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CONSIDER
AUTHORIZING GENERAL MANAGER TO CONTRACT WITH WATERWISE CONSULTING, INC. TO COMPLETE LANDSCAPE WATER AUDITS AND
BUDGETS |
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Meeting
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May 13, 2009 |
Budgeted: |
Yes |
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From: |
Darby
Fuerst, General
Manager |
Program/ |
Promote Best Management Practices |
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Line Item
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4-2-1 |
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Prepared
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Stephanie Pintar |
Cost
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$100,000 |
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General Counsel Approval: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on May 13, 2009 and recommended ___________. |
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CEQA Compliance:
N/A |
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SUMMARY:
Staff has identified a new source for Certified Landscape Irrigation
Auditors (CLIA) to assist with efforts to complete Landscape Water Audits and
Budgets required by MPWMD Regulation XV, Rule 161, Stage
1 Water Conservation. WaterWise Consulting, Inc., with offices in
MPWMD currently manages contracts with two
CLIA for Landscape Water Audits and Budgets.
The addition of a third contractor would aid in completion of the
audits. There are currently over 400
California American Water customers needing water audits and budgets, including
Large Residential Water Users and dedicated irrigation meter customers in the
Bishop, Hidden Hills, and Ryan Ranch systems.
Completion of these Landscape Water Audits and Landscape Water Budgets
is a goal acknowledged by MPWMD, California American Water, CPUC’s
Division of Ratepayer Advocates, and the Administrative Law Judge assigned to
the conservation filing currently pending at the CPUC.
WaterWise Consulting, Inc., has
agreed to contract with MPWMD under the same terms and conditions as the
current contractors at a rate of $125/hour, which is reasonable and in keeping
with both industry standards and with the District’s current contract with
Pacific Water Management. District staff
has reviewed work products and references of the company and recommends WaterWise Consulting, Inc. for a contract to conduct Landscape
Water Audits and prepare Landscape Water Budgets.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support authorizing General Manager to enter into contract with WaterWise Consulting, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for the purpose of completing Landscape Water Audits and Landscape Water Budgets to comply with the requirements set forth in District Rule 161 and the procedures set forth in Rule 172.
IMPACT
TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funding is
available through reimbursement by CAW through Special Request 7 (SR7) of the last General
Rate Case until the adoption of the conservation filing (A.07.12-010) pending
before the CPUC. Once approved by the
CPUC, the conservation surcharge currently pending MPWMD will receive
additional funding to comply with Rule 161 and 172.
BACKGROUND:
The District, in
partnership with California American Water (CAW), provides audits and landscape
water budgets free of charge to all water users of CAW that have dedicated
landscape meters or large irrigated areas over three acres, and to all large
residential water users that use more than 32 units per month average as
required by District Rule 172. Stage 2 Water Conservation (and higher stages)
requires implementation of Landscape Water Budgets to attain water reductions
to stay within the annual water use limit.
During Stage 2, all water users required to have a Landscape Water
Budget are required to manage outdoor irrigation within their budget. Use in excess of the established Landscape
Water Budget is considered Water Waste and is subject to Water Waste fees and
enforcement. On October 15 2007, the
Board approved contracts with Pacific Water Management (PWM) and Spot Water
Management (SWM).
EXHIBITS
None