Resolution 2009-51 Resolution No. 2009-
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
JOINT COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S
WATER SUPPLY PLANNING GROUP
(ILLINOIS WATERS)
WHEREAS, as the primary water suppliers in the region, municipalities recognize that
water supply planning is a priority and recent research conducted in conjunction with the
Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply Planning Group process has highlighted areas of
concern and projected potential water shortfalls in some areas before 2050; and
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville is a member in good standing with the Metro
West Council of Government and Metro West is a member of the Regional Water Supply
Planning Group; and,
WHEREAS, in order to responsibly respond to the water supply challenges of the future,
the Joint COGs Water Supply Planning Group has adopted a series of planning principles that
support smart and sustainable planning for water resources in the Northeastern Illinois region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. The United City of Yorkville does hereby support the Joint COGS Water
Supply Planning Group (Illinois Waters) and its four main planning principles, specifically:
1. Planning areas should be thoughtfully determined based on similarity of available
resources and sensible geographic boundaries.
2. Any planning group(s) created should be advisory in nature and the majority of the
membership should be comprised of representatives from Public Water Supply
Agencies. Where governance is contemplated, a similar composition of a majority of
representatives from Public Water Supply Agencies should be adopted.
3. Any future water supply planning efforts must have a strong educational component.
4. Recent regional and local water planning initiatives should continue and be taken into
account by new water supply planning efforts.
Section 2. Any and all ordinances, resolutions, motions, or part(s) thereof, which are
in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, are to the extent of any such conflict, hereby
superseded and waived.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval as
provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
day of 1\1 M 8ER— , A.D. 2009.
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- bcPu T y CITY CLERK
ROBYN SUTCLIFF DIANE TEELING
GARY GOLINSKI ARDEN JOE PLOCHER
WALLY WERDERICH MARTY MUNNS
ROSE SPEARS GEORGE GILSON, JR. 7
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
c� day of UEC.C/Lt 6,R , A.D. 2009.
MAYOR