ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01 (WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES 10-YEAR WORK PLAN AND RELATED UPDATE OF WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, ADOPTING WELLINGTON’S WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES 10-YEAR WORK PLAN AND AMENDING WELLINGTON’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE WORK PLAN BY REFERENCE WITHIN THE PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT, AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Summary

Ordinance No. 2026-01 adopts Wellington's Water Supply Facilities 10-Year Work Plan and amends the Village's Comprehensive Plan to incorporate this plan into the Public Facilities and Capital Improvement Elements. This action is required by Florida Statutes following the South Florida Water Management District's approval of the Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan. The ordinance ensures that Wellington's water supply planning aligns with regional plans, addresses projected growth demands, and includes provisions for alternative water supplies, conservation, reuse programs, and a 5-year capital improvement schedule. The Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board recommended approval with a 7-0 vote.

Citizen Impact

This ordinance ensures long-term water supply reliability and planning for Wellington residents by integrating the 10-year work plan into the village's official comprehensive plan. It aligns local water infrastructure plans with regional strategies to meet future demands.

Confidence

high