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CONSENT
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7. |
CONSIDER
EXPENDITURE FOR Water Conservation Equipment |
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Meeting
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February 13, 2014 |
Budgeted: |
Reimbursable |
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From: |
David J.
Stoldt, |
Program/ |
Conservation Program |
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General
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Line Item
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4-2-2 F |
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Prepared
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Stephanie
Pintar |
Cost
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$35,000 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on February 12, 2014; action taken by the Committee will be reported at the February 13, 2014 Board meeting. |
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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 and makes equipment available at various public events.
This equipment includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, multi-position
shut off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, 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 to ensure that the
proper flow rates are installed, thereby achieving additional savings of ˝
gallon per minute. Funding is reimbursed
by the Conservation Budget approved by the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) in the California American Water General Rate Case for 2012-2014
and water savings are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the District spending up to $35,000 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure were budgeted in Line Item 4-2-2 F.
EXHIBIT
None
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