ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
5.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			February 27, 2013	Budgeted:	Reimbursable
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Program
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	4-2-2-F
Prepared By:			Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:	$9,000.00
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on February 20, 2013 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: As a component of the conservation program, the District and Cal-Am provide water conservation equipment to the public at the local offices and at outreach events. This equipment includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, multi-position trigger hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices. Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD in 2010 require that all properties install 2.0 gpm (maximum) showerheads prior to transfer of title and when a water permit is required. Recent rules also require water efficient showerheads in all non-residential uses. MPWMD provides 1.5 gpm showerheads to maximize water savings, achieving additional savings of ½ gallon per minute over the current requirement. Funding is reimbursed by Cal-Am as part of the Conservation Budget approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and water savings attributed to these fixtures are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually.

Staff is requesting authorization to spend up to $9,000 to purchase 1,500 showerheads. This expenditure is fully reimbursable and was included in the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the expenditure of up to $9,000 to purchase water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure were budgeted in line item 4-2-2-F.

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