A. In adherence to the Arizona Drought Preparedness Plan issued by the Governor of Arizona, the Town of Clarkdale herewith submits its drought and water shortage preparedness plan (DWSPP).

B. The Town of Clarkdale recognizes the necessity for protection of its water supply by monitoring water use to existing, pending, and future development within its water service areas in order to ensure the continuing economic development and stability of the Town, and to promote the health, safety and welfare of all citizens, visitors and users of the Clarkdale Municipal Water Utility. This drought and water shortage preparedness plan (DWSPP) addresses the options and drought mitigation strategies to reduce the impact of drought and other water shortages to the Clarkdale Municipal Water Utility users. [Ordinance #383, 2017; Resolution #1538, 2017; prior code § 19-11-1.]