ITEM:		ACTION ITEM
7.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR WATER SAVING DEVICES AND WATER CONSERVATION MATERIALS
Meeting Date:			October 16, 2017	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt, General Manager	Program/	Conservation Devices-Non-Reimburseable
				Line Item No.:	4-2-2
Prepared By:			Stephanie Locke	Cost Estimate:	$65,000
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: No Administrative Committee recommendation due to cancellation of the October 9, 2017 meeting.
CEQA Compliance: This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: The District currently provides water conservation equipment to the public upon request and makes equipment available at various public events and workshops. 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, including conservation signage for non-residential users.

In the upcoming months, the District will be focusing on its local workshops and events that will emphasize reducing and reusing water indoors and out. The District routinely provides participants with devices to assist them in achieving reductions in use and to help locate leaks. Planned workshops this Fall focus on multi-residential housing and ways to achieve water use savings and on outdoor water use.

Funding for this expense is budgeted in the District’s portion of the Conservation Program budget.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an expenditure of up to $65,000 to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are available in items 4-2-2 D in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget.

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