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 review the following policies

Section E4 - Infrastructure- Service Outside City Limits
Section B4 - Water Resource Management - Water Reclamation-Reclaimed Water

If time permits staff will present other policies as requested.