Aug 21, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardChickasha City Council Special Meeting
The council convened to discuss and approve Ordinance 2026-21, which establishes stage one mandatory alternate-day outdoor water use restrictions. The ordinance includes provisions for variances, administrative enforcement, and tiered penalties for repeated non-compliance. Deliberations focused on the significant strain on the city's aging water production plant, concerns regarding equipment reliability, and the necessity of maintaining system pressure and potable water quality. The council clarified that enforcement would prioritize public education and warnings over immediate punitive measures. Additionally, the council approved the emergency clause associated with the ordinance.