Legislation Details

File #: 2026-338    Version: 1 Name:
Type: General Business Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 5/26/2026 Final action:
Title: Water Allocation Policy and Implementation Items 1) An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Erie Municipal Code to Amend the Water Dedication and Fee in Lieu of Water Dedication Requirements; 2) A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving and Adopting the Town of Erie Water Allocation Policy; 3) A Resolution of the of the Town Council of Erie Adopting the Town's Fee Schedule; and 4) An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Section 9-1-2 of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Erie Municipal Code to Revise the Local Amendments Related to Permitting in the International Residential Code
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 024-26; Amending Title 8 Chapter 1, 2. Resolution 26-103; Approving Water Allocation Policy, 3. Resolution 26-104; Fee Schedule, 4. Ordinance No. 025-26; Amending Title 9 Chapter 1, 5. Water Allocation Policy_052626, 6. Water Supply Overview_052626, 7. Development Overview_052626, 8. Presentation-Water Allocation Policy_052626, 9. Published Notice, 10. 2026 Fee Schedule 1.20.2026 Revised 5.21, 11. 2026 Fee Schedule 1.20.2026 Redlined 5.21, 12. Water Dedication Fee Comparison
SUBJECT:
Title
Water Allocation Policy and Implementation Items

1) An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Erie Municipal Code to Amend the Water Dedication and Fee in Lieu of Water Dedication Requirements;

2) A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving and Adopting the Town of Erie Water Allocation Policy;

3) A Resolution of the of the Town Council of Erie Adopting the Town's Fee Schedule; and

4) An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Section 9-1-2 of Chapter 1 of Title 9 of the Erie Municipal Code to Revise the Local Amendments Related to Permitting in the International Residential Code

Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Utilities
Economic Development
Finance
Communications & Community Engagement
Public Works
Parks & Recreation

Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, AICP, Planning & Development Director
Todd Fessenden, Utilities Director
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 75 minutes
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For time estimate: please put 0 for Consent items.

Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
The fiscal impact is described in the attached documents.

Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that community goals and needs are matched with the Town's water resources available for allocation. Outcomes are aligned to:
* Allocate the Town's remaining water rights for purposes aligned with the Town's strategic priorities and Comprehensive Plan vision; and
* Establish a clear framework for staff to implement and periodically update this policy.

Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt An Ordinance of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Amending Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Erie Municipal Code Regarding Water Dedication and Fee in lieu of Dedication;

2) Approve a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving the Town of Erie Water Allocation Policy;

3) Approve A Re...

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