ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
4.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			February 17, 2016	Budgeted:	Yes, partially reimbursable
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Program
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	4-2-2 F/L
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$45,000.00
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on February 10, 2016 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

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, including conservation signage for commercial users. 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.

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 2015-2016 budget.

EXHIBIT

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