Whenever it is determined that there is a serious water shortage in the village as to endanger the health, safety and welfare of its residents, the use of village water for sprinkling or watering of lawns, landscaping and gardens, filling of swimming pools, washing of vehicles and for water toys requiring connection to or use of the village water system may be prohibited in the following manner.
(A) The Village Manager may, by administrative decree, prohibit such use of village water for a maximum period of three days or until the next Village Board meeting, whichever is less. However, the Village Manager shall not exercise this emergency power until after he or she has signed a statement under oath finding that a water shortage exists that endangers the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the village, setting forth facts to substantiate such finding. Such statement shall be filed with the Village Clerk as soon as practicable.
(B) The Mayor may, by executive order, prohibit such use of village water for a maximum period of two weeks or until the next Village Board meeting, whichever is less. However, the Mayor shall not exercise this emergency power until after signing a statement under oath finding that a water shortage exists that endangers the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the village, setting forth facts to substantiate such finding. Such statement shall be filed with the Village Clerk as soon as practicable.
(C) The Village Board, by resolution, may establish limits on the use of water, or extend, expand or shorten limits already in place as declared by the Village Manager or by the Mayor, for any time period deemed necessary to remedy the water shortage situation.
(D) Any limitation in the use of water declared by the Village Manager, Mayor or Board of Trustees shall supersede the provisions of this code regarding the use of water.
(Ord. 2000-08-63, passed 8-7-2000)