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ORDINANCE No. 854 By Mr. Shaw AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PROCLAIM A WATER SHORTAGE AND RESTRICTING THE WATERING OF LAWNS, SHRUBS, TREES Ai~TD Gt~.RDEDJS , .AND PROVIDING A -PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. ~ , . .. .. . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NIAYFIELD, CUYAHOGA COUNTY OHIO, THAT: -- - - ~ - Sec. 1. W1i.enever the Mayor of the Village of Mayfield, Ohio, determines that a water shortage exists to such an extent as to impair fire protection and the public health within the Village of Mayfield, he may issue a proclamation, which shall be posted in the same manner as Ordinances, declaring that a water shortage exists and restricting the use of water furnished by the City of Cleveland for watering any lawn, shrubs, trees or gardens in specif ied sections of the city and during specified hours. During the existence of any water shortage so determined and proclaimed, no person shall use or allow to be used on any premises in this city under his. charge or control any water furnished by the City of Cleveland for watering any lawt},shrubs, trees or gardens at any time such use is restricted. Sec. 2. Whoever shall violate the terms of this ordinance shall be fined in an amount not exceeding $25,00 f or'each violation, Any member of the Police Department of the Village of Mayfield may go upon premises to shut off the supply of water which is being used in violation of the terms of this ordinance. Sec. 3. This Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare, because the use of water in violation of this ordinance during a period of drouth can endanger the public health and fire protection, and this ordinance shall be in force and effect from and of ter the date of its passage., Passed this 13th day of July, 1964. ..~- Attest: - Mayor - res dent of Counci S AL) __ lark