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Resolution No. 11-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING A LONG-TERM WATER RESOURCE
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY POLICY FOR THE AREA
SERVED BY THE YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature, and, as such, the health,
comfort, and standard of living of the citizens of the Yucaipa Valley Water District (the “District”)
depend on an adequate and reliable long-term supply of potable water; and
WHEREAS, water resources are recognized as a limited and precious natural resource in
Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the Yucaipa Valley Water District relies upon imported water as supplemental water
supplies to meet the existing and future potable water demands of our customers; and
WHEREAS, declining groundwater levels and unreliable surface water supplies have made it
necessary for the District to efficiently use its available potable water supplies and to fully develop
all existing water resources in order to assure a sustainable supply of water resources for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, the Yucaipa Valley Water District has determined that it is prudent, practical and
sensible given the uncertainty of importing supplemental water to demonstrate the adequacy of
water supply availability by physically receiving supplemental water prior to the issuance of
building permits for new development; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to provide local solutions to the regional
and statewide water issues that are anticipated on impacting the water resources we rely on for
our economic prosperity and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has been prepared based on the extensive review, discussion, and
public input associated with the document entitled, A Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future -
The Integration and Preservation of Resources adopted on August 20, 2008 (the “Strategic Plan”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Board of Directors of the
Yucaipa Valley Water District does hereby order as follows:
SECTION 1. Concepts of Sustainability
A. The document entitled, A Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future - The Integration and
Preservation of Resources adopted on August 20, 2008, is hereby adopted by the Board
of Directors and posted to the District’s website to provide a basic foundation for the
understanding of this Resolution.
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Resolution No. 11-2008
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
ADOPTING A LONG-TERM WATER RESOURCE
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY POLICY FOR THE AREA
SERVED BY THE YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature, and, as such, the health,
comfort, and standard of living of the citizens of the Yucaipa Valley Water District (the “District”)
depend on an adequate and reliable long-term supply of potable water; and
WHEREAS, water resources are recognized as a limited and precious natural resource in
Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the Yucaipa Valley Water District relies upon imported water as supplemental water
supplies to meet the existing and future potable water demands of our customers; and
WHEREAS, declining groundwater levels and unreliable surface water supplies have made it
necessary for the District to efficiently use its available potable water supplies and to fully develop
all existing water resources in order to assure a sustainable supply of water resources for future
generations; and
WHEREAS, the Yucaipa Valley Water District has determined that it is prudent, practical and
sensible given the uncertainty of importing supplemental water to demonstrate the adequacy of
water supply availability by physically receiving supplemental water prior to the issuance of
building permits for new development; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to provide local solutions to the regional
and statewide water issues that are anticipated on impacting the water resources we rely on for
our economic prosperity and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, this resolution has been prepared based on the extensive review, discussion, and
public input associated with the document entitled, A Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future -
The Integration and Preservation of Resources adopted on August 20, 2008 (the “Strategic Plan”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Board of Directors of the
Yucaipa Valley Water District does hereby order as follows:
SECTION 1. Concepts of Sustainability
A. The document entitled, A Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future - The Integration and
Preservation of Resources adopted on August 20, 2008, is hereby adopted by the Board
of Directors and posted to the District’s website to provide a basic foundation for the
understanding of this Resolution.
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