ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
7.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			April 17, 2023	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Conservation Devices
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	26-05-781187
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$13,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed this item on April 10, 2023 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 $13,000 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.

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board approve the spending of $13,000 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Water Conservation Program budget on line 4-2-2-D.

EXHIBITS

7-A Price Quote provided by AM Conservation Group, Inc.

7-B Estimate provided by Education & Outreach Company

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