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12/06/2010-CC-Agenda Packet-Work SessionAGENDA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 6*00 PM 502 ELM STREET 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Presentation by Upper Trinity Regarding Watershed Protection. 3. Overview of Items on Regular Agenda. 4. Adjournment. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Sanger, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to general public at all times, and said notice was posted on the following date and time: D at /.'a % .m. and shall remain posted untif meeting is adjourned Tami Taber, City Secretary _ J/ ' City of Sanger, Texas ` This notice was removed ~from#4. he offiRial ;bulletin board on by f 01''i10%-P \ -% st — rtJi'111111:e11 1 ` This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at (940) 458-7930 for further information. REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT November 12, 2010 Mr. Mike Brice City Manager City of Sanger P.O. Box 1729 Sanger TX 76266 Subject: Urgent Need to Protect Local Watersheds I Dear Mr. P.O. Drawer 305 • Lewisville, TX 75067 (972) 219-1228 •Fax: (972) 221-9896 You are aware that the area around Lewisville Lake is rapidly becoming urbanized, and population growth within the watershed is expected to continue. Ray Roberts Lake will follow a similar growth pattern, but at a different pace. As the area is being transformed from a rural setting to one with a more urban character, it is urgent that we consider the effect on water quality and our water supply. Communities in these watersheds are knitted together by the many water courses that extend into and through neighborhoods. A program for watershed protection offers every community the opportunity to work with nearby communities on common strategies. Following a shared vision allows communities to achieve better results. The goal is to preserve and safeguard the quality of our local water resources and the quality of life - - right where we live. Communities need to act now to preserve natural waterways and to protect water quality in the watershedI The greenbelts and floodplains, streams and waterways, riparian lands and wetlands; all are irreplaceable. These are the important assets that a watershed protection program is designed to protect from degradation and to safeguard for the future. And the good news: it costs very little to protect these existing watershed assets. In contrast, it would cost a fortune to try to restore them later, if the watershed were allowed to become impaired. On behalf of the communities located in the watershed of Lewisville, Ray Roberts and Grapevine Lakes, the Upper Trinity Regional Water District is coordinating a Watershed Protection Program for mutual benefit. In developing the Watershed Protection Program for these areas, Upper Trinity received good ideas and input from stakeholders in the watershed. For the next step, we plan to make a presentation to each governing body and to request adoption of a resolution to kick off the program. The District strongly believes that with your support and by working with others in the watershed, a successful program can be implemented that will benefit all communities and safeguard the limited water resources of this region for the future. Furthermore, it will be a very rewarding and satisfying achievement, with continuing dividends for all citizens. Upper Trinity Regional Water District Sanger letter Urgent Need to Protect Local Watersheds November 12, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Enclosed is an information packet about the Watershed Protection Program. The packet includes: (1) information brochures (2) a watershed map (3) a suggested resolution for your consideration, and (4) the resolution already adopted by the Board of Directors for Upper Trinity who strongly support the Watershed Protection Program. We will be pleased to make additional copies of this material for you as needed. More detailed information about watershed protection, about strategies, and about best management practices is available on the District's website, www.utrwd.com. We are scheduled to make a presentation to the City Council on December 6. We will be in touch to coordinate the arrangements for this important presentation to your governing body. We want to provide whatever help we can to assure success of this urgent program. So, if you should have any questions or need assistance, please call me or Jason Pierce, Manager of Contract Services, at 972-219-1228. Sin fihomas E. Taylor Executive Director TET/nka Attachment: Watershed Protection Packet C: Rob Woods, Board of Directors, UTRWD Kevin Mercer, President, UTRWD Jean Campbell, Board of Directors and Chair of Watershed Protection Committee, UTRWD Jason Pierce, Manager of Contract Services, UTRWD \\Ulrwd0l Wdminl WAltis Docs\Watershed Protection\Sanger teller Protecting Local Walershetls 111210 doc PROTECTING OUR WATERSHEDS. ... Ensuring the Water Quality in Our Creeks and Lakes. We all live in a Watershed. A watershed is the area around one's home, business and community, from which rainwater drains to a common waterbody such as a stream or lake. Our individual actions in the watershed directly affect these valuable water resources. The watershed of the Trinity River includes Denton, Collin and Dallas counties and three major water supply sources: Lewisville Lake, Ray Roberts Lake and Grapevine Lake. Upper Trinity Regional Water District believes strongly in educating the public about protecting our watersheds and water quality. Water is the most critical component of life. Therefore, if we become educated about our watershed and if we understand the effect of our activities, we will act more responsibly to reserve, rp otect and enhance the watershed. To help communicate the important role that water- sheds have in the water supply for this region, Upper Trinity created a watershed logo. The watershed sign, along with the watershed name, is being placed along roadways and other locations in the Denton County area as a constant reminder that we need to keep it clean. Cities may request a sign for a needed location. To help educate children about the importance of protecting our watershed, Upper Trinity distributes book covers concerning seater quality to elementary and middle schools. Upper Trinity enggges in other activities to protect water quality, including: (a) use of an EnviroScape Model to demonstrate the effects of pollutants on our environment, and (b) hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection events in participating cities. To showcase both water conservation and water quality opportunities in the landscape, Upper Trinity maintains a demonstration garden, following the principals of Texas Smartscape® (www.Usmartscape.com) with emphasizes on native and adapted plants. With earth -friendly landscape practices, one can create beautiful outdoor landscapes that safeguard water quality while helping to conserve valuable water resources. Native and adapted plants in the landscape not only require less watering, but also require less fertilizer. With Texas Smartscapee principals, harmful chemicals are avoided, keeping pollutants and chemicals out of the watershed and out of our drinking water supply. And we must not forget that safeguarding the watershed and our landscapes makes them safer for our children and pets, too. From a sound planning perspective, one of the best strategies that communities can use to protect watersheds is to prevent new development from encroaching on the flood plain. The resulting greenbelts will become major public assets. To learn more about what you can do to help protect water quality in your watershed, visit Upper Trinity's website at www.utrwd.com or contact us at 972-219-1228. UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT • P. O. BOX 305 • LE\VISVILLE, TEXAS 75067 9 972-2194228 . \vw\v.utnvd.wm . flVorlang together, protecting our water supply and the environment, rig-ht where we five. Protecting watersheds is a priority duty for every citizen, for every community. Greenbelts and floodplains, streams and waterways, riparian lands and wetlands: all are irreplaceable. These are the fragile assets that we all need to preserve and safeguard. The quality of life in our community, safe drinking water for our families - - each demands that we succeed in watershed protection. t±, li l ir r• crri l . A coordi- nated Watershed Protection Program by the communities located in the Lewisville Lake watershed will help preserve and protect existing waterways, greenbelts, floodplains, streams, riparian lands and wetlands. These assets perform the vital function of filtering out pollutants such as pesticides and fertilizers and other harmful chemicals from entering the streams and waterways, thereby safeguarding the quality of water entering the vital water supply lakes. Preserve and Protect Wetlands a E w ; . , • » lit . We all live in a watershed. A watershed is the area around our neighborhood or community from which rainwater drains to a common waterway. A watershed includes yards, roadways, parks, construction sites, streams, flood plains, etc. • Our individual actions in the watershed directly affect the valuable downstream water resources. Everyday activities around homes and businesses have an impact - -either good or bad - - on the watershed. • Trash left in the watershed is a common problem - - both a pollutant to the water and an eyesore to the neighborhood. Community groups often organize volunteers to help clean-up local waterways. • Overuse or improper use of fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals in landscape activities is a major source of pollutants that find their way into water resources. Therefore, key strategies to protect water quality include the development of guidelines to educate the public about such pollutants and encouraging the use of organic practices in gardening and landscapes. A strong educational program in schools and for the public about protecting watersheds and water quality is vital. A typical theme for public information: "Do you know your watershed address?" Ui i isi PRirn r P. 0- Gox 305 ®Lrwisvi c,'I'Ea,as 75067 . 972-219-1228 www.utrwd.com r n L y taolit Water is a precious resource for life. In planning for adequate future water supplies, conservation of existing resources at home and at work is a first step.. Communities working together, offering public information programs concerning earth- fiiendly landscape techniques and efficient irrigation practices can be a major strategy for water conservation. As a Conserving Water with Landscape Techniques double benefit, the strategies that promote water conservation also tend to protect the quality of water resources. For example, the use of native and adapted plant materials, and the use of organic practices for landscaped areas both conserve water and protect water quality. ' ,yg - Q z , o r; l ol tJ z r lorrs Waste. Proper disposal of household hazardous waste helps protect the watershed and our drinking water resources. Many typical household products, including solvents, pharmaceuticals, cleaners, batteries, paint, pesticides and weed killer, pose potential hazards to drinking water sources. Working with the communities in the watershed, Upper Trinity sponsors a program to safely collect and dispose of such leftover hazardous materials fiom households. courses extend into and through each community in the watershed - - knitting neighborhoods and communities together with a shared environmental resource. Strong public education, public awareness and outreach programs play a major role in the success of water quality preservation. You can help make a difference for your community, family, children and pets. Demonstrating the Enviroscape Model To learn more about what you can do to help the Lewisville Lake Watershed visit Upper Trinity's website at www. rti d_com or contact us at 972-219-1228. Ui>i>ra fuirirr Ri n r!: i. 1N,arrr. Disrruirr a P r). Bos 305 LewisviLLe, "Csxas 750G7.972-219-1225 www.utnvd.com PROTECTING THE LEWISVILLE LAKE WATERSHED. ... Working together, protecting right where we live. our water supply and the environment, Protecting watersheds is a priority duty for every citizen, for every community. Greenbelts and floodplains, streams and waterways, riparian lands and wetlands: all are irreplaceable. These are the fragile assets that we all need to preserve and safeguard. The quality of life in our community, safe drinking water for our families - each demands that we succeed in watershed protection. Establishing Greenbelts. A coordi- nated Watershed Protection Program by the communities located in the Lewisville Lake watershed will help preserve and protect existing waterways, greenbelts, floodplains, streams, riparian lands and wetlands. These assets perform the vital function of filtering out pollutants such as pesticides and fertilizers and other harmful chemicals from entering the streams and waterways, thereby safeguarding the quality of water entering the vital water supply lakes. Preserve and Protect Wetlands Protecting Water Quality. We all live in a watershed. A watershed is the area around our neighborhood or community from which rainwater drains to a common waterway. A watershed includes yards, roadways, parks, construction sites, streams, flood plains, etc. Our individual actions in the watershed directly affect the valuable downstream water resources. Everyday actives around homes and businesses have an impact - - either good or bad - - on the watershed. Trash left in the watershed is a common problem - - both a pollutant to the water and an eyesore to the neighborhood. Community groups often organize volunteers to help clean-up local waterways. Overuse or improper use of fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals in landscape activities is a major source of pollutants that find their way into water resources. Therefore, key strategies to protect water quality include the development of guidelines to educate the public about such pollutants and encouraging the use of organic practices in gardening and landscapes. A strong educational program in schools and for the public about protecting watersheds and water quality is vital. A typical theme for public information: "Do you know your watershed address?" UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT • P. O. BOX 305 • LE\VISVILLE, TEXAS 75067 • 972-219-1228 • R'\VW.UtnVd.COm Water Conservation. Water is a precious resource for life. In planning for adequate future water supplies, conservation of existing resources at home and aI work is a first step. Communities working together, offering public information programs concerning earth - friendly landscape techniques and efficient irrigation practices can be a major strategy for water conservation. As a Conserving Water with Landscape Techniques double benefit, the strategies that promote water conservation also tend to protect the quality of water resources. For example, the use of native and adapted plant materials, and the use of organic practices for landscaped areas both conserve water and protect water quality. Collection of Household Hazardous Waste. Proper disposal of household hazardous waste helps protect the watershed and our drinking water resources. Many typical household products, including solvents, pharmaceuticals, cleaners, batteries, paint, pesticides and weed killer, pose potential hazards to drinking water sources. Working with the communities in the watershed, Upper Trinity sponsors a program to safely collect and dispose of such leftover hazardous materials from households. Education/Public Awareness. Water- courses extend into and through each community in the watershed - - knitting neighborhoods and communities together with a shared environmental resource. Strong public education, public awareness and outreach programs play a major role in the success of water quality preservation. You can help make a difference for your community, family, children and pets. w I r � .rev Demonstrating the Enviroscape Model To learn more about what you can do to help the Lewisville Lake Watershed visit Upper Trinity's website at www.utrwd.com or contact us at 972-219-1228. UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT • P. O. BOX 305 • LEWI$VILLE, TEXAS 75067 • 972-219-1228 . mv\v.utnvd.com Montague Cooke Grayson 41 \ a IF '� , t b pt (�! LLL A - Pf 10 ,-- t, �- 4tR 4p .ar JL f- WQCM Priority�r- Low - R � Moderate- r High R i y it r� • 1. Highest . Lys,. , Wise Denton Collin The darker the color, the more precious ire the existing resources. The Lewisville Lake Watershed and Its 90 Subwatersheds UPPER TRINITY REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT • P. O. BOX 305 • LEWISVILLE, TEXAS 75067 • 972-219-1228 • www.utnvd.com