ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
3.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE FOR Water Conservation Equipment
Meeting Date:		February 12, 2014	Budgeted:	Reimbursable
From:		David J. Stoldt, General Manager	Program/	Conservation Program
			Line Item No.:	4-2-2 F
Prepared By:		Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:	$35,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on February 12, 2014 and recommended ___________.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The District currently provides water conservation equipment to the public upon request and makes equipment available at various public events. This equipment includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, multi-position shut off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices. Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD on January 1, 2010, require that all properties install 2.0 gpm showerheads prior to transfer of title and when a water permit is required for a construction project. MPWMD provides showerheads to ensure that the proper flow rates are installed, thereby achieving additional savings of ½ gallon per minute. Funding is reimbursed by the Conservation Budget approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in the California American Water General Rate Case for 2012-2014 and water savings are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the District spending up to $35,000 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure were budgeted in Line Item 4-2-2 F.

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