ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

5.

CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR Water Conservation OUTREACH SUPPLIES

 

Meeting Date:
July 19, 2021

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

Conservation Devices

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

4-2-2-D

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate:

$7005.66

 

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee considered this item on July 12, 2021, and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

 

SUMMARY:  The District annually participates in local public events, including the Monterey County Fair, the Carmel Valley Fiesta, Good Old Days, Earth Day, etc. As part of these activities, staff offers water saving devices and conservation information/promotion items to District residents and businesses.  Equipment provided includes 1.5 gallons per minute showerheads, automatic shut-off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices, water conservation playing cards, coloring books, shower timers and moisture meters, as well as other items to promote water efficiency. Staff is requesting approval for the expenditure of $7005.66 in budgeted funds to renew outreach-related stock from the Water Education Group (Exhibit 5-A). 

 

The District has purchased most devices from AM Conservation Group and the Water Education Group for many years, as their products are reasonably priced, meet the quality standards expected by staff, and they offer a selection of utility-grade water conservation products.  Most of the AM Conservation Group, Niagara Conservation and Simply Conserve-branded products have earned the EPA’s Watersense® and ENERGY STAR® certifications.  Periodically, staff reviews products from other vendors and checks cost/quality for comparison.  This was last done in 2020 at the request of former Director Hoffmann.  When new technology or products become available, staff requests samples for testing before requesting quotes.  Quotes for this item will be provided at the Administrative Committee meeting.

 

The District’s outreach program is done in coordination and partnership with California American Water.  Both entities provide free devices and frequently share tablespace at outreach events.

                                                                                                                               

RECOMMENDATION:  The Administrative Committee recommends that the Board approve the expenditure of budgeted funds to renew supplies of conservation items for outreach events.

 

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES:  Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water Conservation Program budget.

 

EXHIBIT

5-A      Quote from Water Education Group

 

 

 

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