ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
7.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			May 16, 2022	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Devices
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	26-05-781187
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$15,100
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on May 9, 2022 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 currently provides water conservation equipment to the public upon request and makes equipment available at various public events and workshops. This equipment includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, automatic shut-off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices. In the upcoming months, the District will be involved with local Earth Day events and other outreach efforts and workshops. As part of these activities, staff offers water saving devices to District residents and businesses.

Staff is requesting approval for the expenditure of $15,100 in budgeted funds to renew the stock of conservation equipment. Staff routinely checks with various vendors to ensure that the District receives the best prices available for the equipment needed. Of this amount, the General Manager authorized the expenditure of $7,436.46 for showerheads in the month of April to allow the purchase while the vendor had the parts available. The remaining funds will be used for the purchase of the other equipment if authorized by the Board.

RECOMMENDATION: The Administrative Committee recommends that the Board approve the spending of $15,100 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Water Conservation Program budget on line 4-2-2-D.

EXHIBIT

7-A Quote from AM Conservation Group, Inc.

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