HomeMy WebLinkAbout09952RESOLUTION NO. 9952
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ARKANSAS RIVER WATER
PRESERVATION COMMITTEE GOALS AND PRINCIPLES
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Pueblo City Council, the Colorado Springs City Council,
the Pueblo Board of Water Works, the Board of Directors of the Lower Arkansas Valley Water
Conservancy District, the Board of Directors of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District,
and the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District to safeguard
and preserve for present and future generations the water available for diversion and use within
the Arkansas River Basin; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to impose appropriate conditions and limitations on the transfer of
water and water rights from the Arkansas River Basin, the above mentioned entities, referenced to
as the Arkansas River Water Preservation Committee, have agreed to collectively adopt and
pursue the attached goals in a cooperative manner, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
The Arkansas River Water Preservation Committee goals and principles, a copy of which is
attached hereto, are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Pueblo.
INTRODUCED September 8, 2003
BY Al Gurule/Councilperson
APPROVED: Bill Sova/ President of City Council
ATTEST: Gina Dutcher/City Clerk