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? R..Q.0 L.A.K A.3M.JLJI WHEREAS, the rapid growth of the City of Las Vegas has created ®n excessive draw on the water facilities because of the excessive use of water and it appears there may be a critical water shortage in the City of Las Vegas unless steps are taken to alleviate the same; and WHEREAS, the continued growth and prosperity of this City depends on an Adequate water supply and conservation of the existing supply ©f water! and WHEREAS, the h&B Vegas Valley Water District and the Las Vegas Land and Water Company are in the process of drilling new wells for the furnishing of an additional supply of water until such time m Lake Mead water can be made available! and WHEREAS, this additional source of water will not be available to the residents of Lae Vegas for some time! and tfJUfH&B, the continued excessive use of water may cause a serious health menace and the possibility of disaster by fire; and WHEREAS, the Board of City C o m ! as loners believe that the civic pride © f the eltlsens o f Las Vegas will make voluntary conservation measures effective and such measure® will result in alleviating the present water shortage! and WHEREAS, the Board of Cowiasloners feel that the m e of water in accordance with the schedule set forth below is uniform! and a fair and '-imp.rti&X conservation method, i m t THEREFORE, I, f t ® WHIPPLE, Mayor Pro Tern, do here­by proclaim that th# watering of lawns, trees, gardens and the us© of water for other agricultural purposes by home owners In Las