To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Mark Marlowe, P.E., director of Castle Rock Water
Lauren Moore, Water Resources Manager
Rick Schultz, Water Efficiency Supervisor
Title
Resolution Adopting the Town of Castle Rock 2026 Water Use Management Plan [Entire Castle Rock Service Area]
Body
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this memorandum is to request Town Council approval of a Resolution (Attachment A) adopting the 2026 Water Use Management Plan (WUMP). The WUMP (Exhibit 1) is a demand management tool providing regulations and watering schedules as a method to encourage water conservation during peak irrigation demand, and throughout the year. The WUMP identifies a fee structure in the areas of surcharges and water violations as a way to deter non-compliance with these measures. Practices outlined in the WUMP help to minimize the effects of changing drought conditions. The WUMP supports sustainable habits for a growing community to preserve the water supply of Castle Rock’s semi-arid environment. The WUMP is one of the methods Castle Rock Water (CRW) utilizes to assist the community in reaching the 100-gallon per capita per day water usage goal and still maintain a high standard of living for residents. The WUMP is referenced in Municipal Code Chapters 13.15.040 and 13.15.050.
CRW staff is proposing the following modifications to the WUMP:
1. Beginning in 2027, eliminate bulk mail distribution and include watering schedules with existing billing statements. This will streamline the distribution process, reduce paper usage, and reduce printing and mailing costs.
2. Increase the grace period between violation issuance from 5 days to 7 days. This addresses customer’s concerns regarding adequate time to correct violations.
3. Add a paperless option to email watering violations to all customers who are set up with a valid email address. This option will improve delivery times to customers and reduce printing and postage costs.
Budget Impact
The 2026 seasonal water conservation staff budget is $63,921 and is covered under account number 211-4330-443.10-30. The revenue budget estimate for watering violation surcharges is $107,402. Seasonal water conservation salaries are not expected to exceed the budget amount based on six seasonal water monitoring staff.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the 2026 WUMP as presented.
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Ordinance as introduced by title.”
Alternative Motions
“I move to approve the resolution as introduced by title, with the following conditions: (list conditions).
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment A: Resolution
Exhibit 1: 2026 WUMP Redlines
Attachment B: 2026 Residential Watering Schedule
Attachment C: 2026 Non-Residential Watering Schedule
Attachment D: 2026 WUMP Summary of Proposed Changes