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ITEM: |
CONSENT
CALENDAR |
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6. |
CONSIDER
PURCHASE OF Water
Conservation Equipment |
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Meeting
Date: |
June 15, 2015 |
Budgeted: |
Yes, partially 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: |
$45,000.00 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 8, 2015 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 ½ gallon per
minute.
Funding for this expense is partly reimbursed
by the Conservation Budget approved by the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) in the California American Water General Rate Case for 2015-2017,
and water savings are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually. The remainder
of the expense is budgeted in the District’s portion of the Conservation
Program budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the District spending up to $45,000 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.
EXHIBIT
None
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