HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-2024 Proclamation - 2024 Water Conservation
Proclamation of
Water Conservation Month
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential
need of every living creature; and
WHEREAS, The State of Florida, Water
Management Districts and the City of
Ocoee are working together to increase
awareness about the importance of water
conservation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee and the State
of Florida have designated April, typically a
dry month when water demands are most
acute, Florida’s Water Conservation Month,
to educate citizens about how they can
help save Florida’s precious water
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee has always encouraged
and supported water conservation, through various
educational programs and special events; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen
can make a difference when it comes to conserving
water; and
WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen
can help by saving water and thus promote a healthy
economy and community; and
WHEREAS, outdoor irrigation comprises a large portion
of water use, the City of Ocoee will encourage citizens
and businesses to focus on improving outdoor irrigation
efficiency;
NOW THEREFORE, the City Commission of the City of
Ocoee, Florida does here by proclaim the month of
April 2024 as “Water Conservation Month”. The City of
Ocoee is calling upon each citizen and business to
help protect our precious resource by practicing water
saving measures and becoming more aware of the
need to save water. For this, the 26th year of Water
Conservation Month, there will be a special focus on
improving outdoor irrigation efficiency.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 2nd day of April 2024.
Rusty Johnson, Mayor