PUBLIC OUTREACH COMMITTEE
ITEM:		ACTION ITEMS
3.	CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO SUPPORT MAY 2010 MONTEREY COUNTY WATER AWARENESS DAY EVENT
Meeting Date:			January 29, 2010	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			Darby Fuerst	Program/	Water Conservation
			General Manager	Line Item No.: 4-2-1-A
Prepared by:			Stephanie Pintar	Cost Estimate:		$5,000

SUMMARY: The Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County (WAC) is organizing a large Water Awareness Month (May) kick off event on May 1, 2010 at Del Monte Center in Monterey. The event will showcase water efficiency including displays, booths, entertainment, demonstrations and other activities to educate the community about water conservation. The District has been asked to be an event sponsor. A complete summary of the event and levels of sponsorship is attached as Exhibit 3-A and Exhibit 3-B.

RECOMMENDATION: The Public Outreach Committee should consider a recommendation to the Board supporting the District’s sponsorship at the $5,000 level. Funding for this sponsorship is in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget. Sponsorship of a local water conservation event of this magnitude will give the District an opportunity to educate the public about its mission and vision.

EXHIBITS

3-A Draft Water Awareness Day Celebration Event Outline

3-B Draft Water Awareness Day Celebration Event Sponsorship Packages

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