In the event that Council should make a finding of fact that the City water supply is in imminent danger of being overtaxed or exhausted due to mechanical difficulties, drought or for any other reason, Council may:
(a) By resolution issue a notice of said finding by newspaper publication, posting of written notice and by radio and/or television announcement;
(b) By resolution and emergency order prohibiting certain nonessential uses of water, and such order shall be published, posted and announced as the above notice. Such order shall be enforced by the City Police Department as with any misdemenaor violation.
(1960 Code 6-205A)