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ITEM: |
CONSENT CALENDAR |
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APPROVE EXPENDITURE FOR
COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AT GARLAND RANCH REGIONAL PARK AND LAGUNITA
MIRADA PARK IN MONTEREY |
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Meeting Date: |
March 20, 2017 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J. Stoldt, |
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Conservation Program |
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General Manager |
Line Item No.: |
4-2-2 C |
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Prepared By: |
Stephanie Locke |
Cost Estimate: |
$19,718 (Reimburseable) |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee considered this item on March 13, 2017 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance: No CEQA Required |
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SUMMARY: District
staff is requesting approval to expend funds in partnership with the Monterey
Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) and the City of Monterey to install
two community demonstration gardens. Both projects are designed to showcase
drought tolerant and native landscaping and educate the public on water
conservation practices.
Project 1: Garland
Ranch Regional Park Signage (Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District) Description:
This project will add interpretive signage for the rainwater catchment system
installed at the visitors center in 2016 in
partnership with MPWMD. It will also pay for the design, construction and
installation of native plant garden interpretive panels and plant identification
placards. Estimated cost is $10,718. (See
Exhibit 2-A)
Project 2: Drought
Tolerant Garden at Lagunita Mirada Park (City of
Monterey)
Description: This project will replace existing landscaping at Lagunita Mirada Park with drought tolerant plants, drip
irrigation, decomposed granite walkways and interpretative signage. Estimated
cost: $9,000. (See Exhibit 2-B)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the expenditure of $19,718 and authorizing the General Manager to partner with the MPRPD and the City of Monterey to install two community demonstration gardens.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES:
All District costs are reimburseable through the 2015-2017 conservation budget
approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in 2015.
EXHIBITS
2-A Project
1 – Garland Ranch Regional Park Signage
2-B Project 2 – Drought Tolerant Garden at Lagunita Mirada Park
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