Resolution 2010-07 RESOLUTION No. 2010-
RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE
NORTHWEST WATER PLANNING AREA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
for the United City of Yorkville,
Kendall County, Illinois
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville ( "City ") is, and has been, a member of the
Metro West Council of Government ( "Metro West ") and has fully supported Metro West's
activities in helping to shape water conservation efforts in the Northern Illinois Area; and
WHEREAS, Metro West is facilitating the creation of the first Water Planning Area in
the Northern Illinois Area by intergovernmental agreement between numerous Councils of
Government ( "COGs ") and multiple Counties; and
WHEREAS, although this action by the COGS and Counties is not mandatory, Metro
West, and the other COGs and Counties that are members of the newly formed water planning
area, are showing strong leadership in the planning and conservation of a vital natural resource,
by creating this water planning area; and
WHEREAS, the agreement is designed to recognize, plan for and mitigate the effects
of urbanization and growth on water supply in the Northeastern Illinois region; and
WHEREAS, the parties to the agreement will begin developing policies that support
education and public outreach on topics related to Water Supply Planning; establish consistent
standards and reporting programs required for sound Water Supply Planning in the Water
Planning Area; develop policies, ordinances and plans that support a Regional Water Supply
Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to fully support and endorse the creation the Water
Planning Area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
1. The United City of Yorkville hereby declares its full support and endorsement
of the creation of the first Water Planning Area in the Northern Illinois Area by
intergovernmental agreement between Councils of Government and Counties.
2. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the local State
Senators, Representatives and other officials whose involvement in water planning issues is
vital. The clerk is also directed to publicize this supporting resolution to local media as
appropriate to make public the efforts of the Village and Metro West in this endeavor.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this 0 day of , 2010.
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Mayor
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