Item 87 Passedunofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution directs the City Manager to keep closer tabs on Austin's biggest water users. It calls for annual usage reports, an evaluation of the impacts these large-volume customers have, folding water savings into how the city hands out economic incentives, and bringing back recommendations on the issue. It's about giving council a clearer picture of who's using the most water and how that factors into deals the city makes.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to present annual usage reports, evaluate impacts, incorporate water savings considerations as part of economic incentives, and make recommendations concerning large volume water customers.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Siegel's large-volume water user policy adds conservation plans, reclaimed water, and reporting requirements
- Advocates urged closed-loop cooling mandates for data centers