Item 2

ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR

2.	CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2015-04 AMENDING TABLE XIV-1, REBATE AMOUNTS

Meeting Date:			April 20, 2015	Budgeted:	Yes

From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/	Rebate Program
			General Manager	Line Item No.:	4-2-3

Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	N/A

General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Water Demand Committee reviewed this item on March 17, 2015 and recommended approval 3-0. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2015 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The Water Demand Committee reviewed the Rebate Program and Rebate amounts at its March 17, 2015 meeting. In consultation with District and Cal-Am staff, the Committee recommends the following amendments to the Rebate Program:

Combine the rebate for “replacement of an Ultra-Low Flush Toilet with a High Efficiency Toilet” with “High Efficiency Toilet” and reduce the rebate from $200 to $100
Reduce the rebate for “Ultra High Efficiency Toilet” from $350 to $200
Reduce the rebate for “Zero Water Consumption Urinal” from $300 to $250
Reduce the rebate for “Pint Urinal” from $300 to $250
Increase the rebates for “High Efficiency Commercial Dishwasher” by $500
Add $2,500 rebate for “Water Efficient Commercial Steam or Combi Oven”
Add $1,000 rebate for “Commercial Ozone Laundry System”
Add $5,000 rebate for “Commercial Waterless Wok Stove”

On March 16, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted Ordinance No. 163, Amending Regulation XV, Expanded Water Conservation and Standby Rationing Plan. This ordinance created Table XIV-1 to allow Rebates to be amended by Board resolution. Exhibit 2-A is Resolution 2015-04 that adopts the Water Demand Committee’s recommendations. The effective date will be June 1, 2015 to allow time to update the local plumbing suppliers and the public.

RECOMMENDATION: By adopting this item with the Consent Calendar, the Board adopts Resolution 2015-04 with amended Rebate amounts effective June 1, 2015.

EXHIBIT

2-A Resolution 2015-04

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April 20, 2015

Budgeted:

Yes

General Counsel Approval: N/A

Committee Recommendation: The Water Demand Committee reviewed this item on March 17, 2015 and recommended approval 3-0. The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on April 13, 2015 and recommended approval.