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ITEM: |
CONSENT
CALENDAR |
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CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF REIMBURSABLE FUNDS TO PURCHASE Water Conservation Equipment AND SUPPLIES |
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Meeting
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November 21, 2011 |
Budgeted: |
Reimbursable |
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From: |
Darby
Fuerst, General
Manager |
Program/ |
Promote Best Management Practices |
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Line Item
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4-2-1 |
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Prepared
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Stephanie
Pintar |
Cost
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$17,500 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on November 14, 2011 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance:
N/A |
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SUMMARY:
The District currently provides
water conservation equipment to the public upon request. This equipment
includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, multi-position shut off hose
nozzles, faucet aerators, shower shut-offs and timers and other water efficient
equipment and devices. Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD on January
1, 2010, require that all properties install 2.0 gpm showerheads prior to
transfer of title and when a water permit is required for a construction
project. MPWMD provides showerheads at a
higher efficiency level to ensure that the proper flow rates are met and that
additional savings of a half-gallon per minute are received.
Funding is reimbursed through the conservation
budget approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in the
California American Water General Rate Case for 2009-2011. Water savings are tracked and reported to the
CPUC annually. Staff is seeking
authorization to expend reimbursable funds to ensure that adequate supplies are
available for outreach events and activities for the next six months. Funding for these purchases is only available
through December 2011, when the current GRC concludes.
The following items are included in this order:
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the expenditure of reimbursable funds in an amount of $17,500 to purchase water conservation equipment. Items purchased are selected based on price, quality and water savings and orders are coordinated with California American Water.
IMPACT
TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are fully
reimbursable through California American Water.
EXHIBITS
None
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