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ITEM: |
CONSENT
CALENDAR |
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3. |
CONSIDER
EXPENDITURE FOR Water Conservation Equipment |
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Meeting
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August 18, 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/L |
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Prepared
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Stephanie Locke |
Cost
Estimate: |
$40,000.00 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on August 11, 2014 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 and makes equipment available at various public events and
workshops. 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. In the upcoming months, the District will be focusing on its local
drought response and has planned numerous workshops and events that will
emphasize reducing and reusing water. As part of these events, staff will
provide participants with devices to assist them in achieving reduction in use.
Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD on
January 1, 2010, require that all properties install 2.0 gpm maximum 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 for this expense 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 $40,000 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment to assist in the drought response during the upcoming months.
IMPACT
TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for
this expenditure are available in items 4-2-2 F/L in the Fiscal Year 2014-2015
budget.
None
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