The purpose for developing the Principles of Sound Water Management - Water Policies Chapter to the Utilities Integrated Master Plan is to provide the fundamental principles and guidelines for how the Utilities Division achieves the goals and objectives outlined by City Council and upper City Management. The objectives of these policies are to preserve the public's trust in our water, wastewater and stormwater systems, guide strategic long-term planning and demonstrate leadership in the stewardship of our limited natural resources. Staff has worked with the Water Commission over the past two (2) years to define the concepts and agreed upon the language for each policy. At their November 15, 2012 Commission meeting, they approved the attached document and recommended staff to bring the policies forward to City Council for your consideration and adoption. Staff is providing the Water Commission approved DRAFT of the Utilities Integrated Master Plan – Water Policies Chapter dated November 15, 2012.  This version contains all of the comments provided by the Water Commission members for Council's final consideration. Staff will be prepared to review the following policies:
       
Section A - Finance
Section B - Water Resource Management
Section C - Water Conservation
Section D - Stormwater Management
Section E - Infrastructure
Section F - Master Planning
Section G - Regional Cooperation and Leadership
Section H - Water Security