ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
4.	CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2011-05 DECLARING MARCH 14-20, 2011 TO BE FIX A LEAK WEEK
Meeting Date:			February 24, 2011	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			Darby Fuerst,	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Review: No
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program promotes its annual Fix a Leak Week in March as part of its efforts to encourage Americans to use water efficiently. The District supports the EPA’s program and encourages the immediate repair of every leak. Our local water waste restrictions and the cost of water on the Monterey Peninsula make it sensible for everyone to pay attention to their water use, including keeping a watchful eye out for wasteful drips and leaks and for unusually high water bills that could indicate less obvious leaks.

During the week of March 14-20, 2011, the District urges everyone within the District to look around their homes and businesses for leaks. If a leak is found, fix it immediately. Little drips can easily add up to lots of dollars. Similarly, if the public notices water leaks in the streets or dripping fire hydrants, staff encourages them to report leaks to either California American Water at 888-673-6301 or to the District at 658-5601.

In support of Fix a Leak Week, staff will present a number of water conservation tips during the monthly Water Conservation Program Report during the Board meeting.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board adopt Resolution 2011-05 declaring the week of March 14, 2011 through March 20, 2011, as Fix a Leak Week.

Exhibits

4-A Resolution 2011-05 Declaring March 14-20, 2011, as Fix a Leak Week in the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District

U:\staff\word\boardpacket\2011\20110224\ConsentCal\04\item4.doc