ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

5.

CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE OUTREACH ADVERTISING EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025  

 

Meeting Date:

June 17, 2024

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

Conservation Program

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:    

4-2-1-A

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate:

$40,000

 

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Finance and Administration Committee considered this item on June 10, 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 runs monthly “branding ads” in two local papers and occasionally runs additional ads related to water conservation programs such as “Summer Splash” and the rebate program. The cost of the ads remains the same throughout the year and varies depending on the size of the advertisement. Staff sets up purchase orders for advertising in June and is seeking authorization to spend up to $40,000 for advertising during Fiscal Year 2025.

 

RECOMMENDATION:   The Finance and Administration Committee recommends that the Board approve the expenditure of $40,000 for advertising in Fiscal Year 2025. 

 

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES:  Funds for this expenditure are available in item 4-2-1-A in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.        

 

EXHIBIT

None

 

 

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