ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
5.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			August 15, 2011	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			Darby Fuerst, General Manager	Program/	Promote Best Management Practices
				Line Item No.:	4-2-1
Prepared By:			Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:	$14,300
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on August 8, 2011 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The District currently provides water conservation equipment to the public upon request. This equipment includes 1.5 gpm showerheads and multi-position shut off hose nozzles. Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD on January 1, 2010, require that all properties replace showerheads prior to transfer of title and when a water permit is required for a construction project. Locating 1.5 gpm flow rate showerheads can be difficult. MPWMD provides the fixtures to ensure that the proper flow rates are installed. Funding is reimbursed by the Conservation Budget approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in the California American Water General Rate Case for 2009-2011 and water savings are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the District spending up to $14,300 to purchase water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure were budgeted in Line Item 4-2-1.

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