ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

4.

APPROVE EXPENDITURE FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WATER EFFICIENCY WORKSHOPS.

 

Meeting Date:

October 19, 2015

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

 

 

From:

David Stoldt,

General Manager

Program/

Water Conservation

 

 

Line Item No.:

4-2-3

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate: 

$3,500

 

General Counsel Review:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on October 12, 2015 and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

SUMMARY:  Staff is requesting authorization to spend up to $3,500 to secure conference space and other services (i.e., audio/visual, trainer accommodations, beverage service and lunches) related to conducting a three day hospitality industry-specific water efficiency training in November.  The Board approved funding for the consultant (Maddaus Water Management Inc.) at the September Board meeting. Costs for the conference peripherals were not included in the previous approval.

 

Funding for the conference expenses is available in the FY 2015-16 Budget and is reimbursable from California American Water. 

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Board should recommend approval of this expenditure.

 

EXHIBIT

None

 

 

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