ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
3.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:			February 12, 2023	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt, General Manager	Program/ Line Item No.:	Conservation Devices 26-05-781187
Prepared By:			Kyle Smith	Cost Estimate:	$20,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Finance and Administration Committee reviewed this item on February 5, 2024, 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 public outreach efforts and workshops.

Staff periodically requests approval for expenditure of budgeted funds to renew the District’s stock of conservation equipment. Prior to making a purchase, staff checks with various vendors to ensure that the District receives the best prices available for the equipment needed. The last large purchase of equipment was in the spring of 2023.

RECOMMENDATION: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board approve an expenditure of up to $20,000 to renew the District's water conservation equipment prior to springtime outreach efforts.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Water Conservation Program budget on line 4-2-2-D.

EXHIBIT

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

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