ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
4.	AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR A JOINT PROJECT WITH MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT – RAINWATER HARVESTING AND DROUGHT TOLERANT DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AT GARLAND REGIONAL PARK
Meeting Date:			April 18, 2016	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Program
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	4-2-3-C
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$3,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Public Outreach Committee reviewed this item on April 6, 2016 and recommended approval. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 11, 2016 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: Staff is requesting authorization to partner with the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) to install a demonstration rainwater harvesting system at the Garland Ranch Regional Park visitor center. The rainwater collected will be used to offset landscape irrigation currently supplied by Cal-Am for the drought tolerant garden. Approved funds will pay for the cisterns, the first flush diversion, all the PVC and connections. Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District will be responsible for the prepping of the site including the construction of a pad for the cisterns, the irrigation pump, and the fitting to connect the cistern to the existing irrigation system. The rainwater harvesting system will be installed during a demonstration class held on June 11, 2016, during the park’s annual wildflower event which draws thousands of people each year. Interpretative signage for the rainwater harvesting system will be designed and installed jointly.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the expenditure of up to $3,000. Funding is currently in the budget for this training under 4-2-3-C, Conservation Programs.

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