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CONSENT CALENDAR |
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CONSIDER
RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE AN ANNUAL LICENSE WITH GARDENSOFT FOR WATER WISE
GARDENING IN MONTEREY COUNTY SOFTWARE |
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Meeting
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June 17, 2024 |
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 J |
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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 Finance and Administration Committee considered this item on June 10, 2024, 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 hosts a web link to “Monterey County Water Wise Landscaping” (https://montereylandscaping.org/) to assist homeowners and professionals with landscape planning and design. The software features local photos of water efficient landscaping, identifies the plants, and allows one to create a “shopping list” to take to the nursery. Since landscape irrigation tends to generate the largest water usage on residential properties, the information provided by the software helps property owners be “garden smart.” The software is accessed by approximately 2,000 unique visitors each year.
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) also promotes the
software.
RECOMMENDATION: The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board authorize the expenditure of $5,000 to renew the internet license with GardenSoft for the Monterey County Water Wise Landscaping software.
IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are available in item 4-2-2-J in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
EXHIBIT
None
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