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ITEM: |
CONSENT
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4. |
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF
INTERNET LICENSE FOR WATER WISE GARDENING IN MONTEREY COUNTY |
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Meeting
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February
22, 2017
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Budgeted:
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Yes
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From: |
David J.
Stoldt, |
Program/ |
Conservation Program |
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General
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Line Item No.: 4-2-2 C |
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Prepared
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Stephanie
Locke |
Cost
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$5,000 (Reimburseable) |
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General Counsel Approval:
N/A
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee considered this
item on February 15, 2017 and recommended approval.
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CEQA Compliance: No CEQA Required |
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SUMMARY: The
District currently provides a web link for Water Wise Gardening for Monterey
County to assist in landscape planning. As landscaping irrigation
generates the largest water usage on residential properties, the information
provided helps property owners be “garden smart” by reducing water use while
still meeting any landscaping requirements.
The license is allows unlimited links to the
host website.
District staff is requesting authorization to renew its one-year license
to continue use of the Water Wise Gardening for Monterey County software on the
Water Awareness Committee (WAC) of Monterey County website with a link to
MPWMD’s website. The website license is
a shared cost between WAC and Marina Coast Water District. All District costs are reimburseable
through the 2016-2017 conservation budget approved by the California Public
Utilities Commission in 2015.
RECOMMENDATION: The Board should approve an expenditure of $5,000 and authorize the General Manager to renew the contract with GardenSoft to purchase a web license for the Water Wise Gardening for Monterey County software.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are available in items 4-2-2 C in the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget.
EXHIBIT
None
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