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ITEM: |
CONSENT
CALENDAR |
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF
PURCHASE OF INTERNET LICENSE FOR WATER WISE GARDENING IN |
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Meeting
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February 22, 2018 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
David J.
Stoldt, |
Program/ |
Conservation Program |
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General
Manager |
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 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee considered this item on February 13, 2018 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project
as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section
15378. |
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SUMMARY: The District currently provides a web link for Monterey County Water Wise Landscaping to assist in landscape planning and design. Since landscape irrigation generates the largest water usage on residential properties, the information provided by the software helps property owners be “garden smart” by providing information and photographs of water efficient plants and by allowing the user to create a landscape “shopping list.” During 2017, 3,659 unique visitors used the software.
District staff is requesting authorization to renew its one-year license
to continue use of the Monterey County Water Wise Landscaping software on the District’s
conservation program website. The
license allows unlimited links to the host website. The Water Awareness Committee (WAC) of
Monterey County (the District is a founding member) links to MPWMD’s website.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of an expenditure of $5,000 and authorization for the General Manager to renew the contract with GardenSoft to purchase a web license for the Monterey County Water Wise Landscaping software.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are available in items 4-2-2-J in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget.
EXHIBIT
None
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