ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

 

4.

CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF REIMBURSABLE FUNDS TO PURCHASE Water Conservation Equipment AND SUPPLIES

 

Meeting Date:

November 14, 2011

Budgeted: 

Reimbursable

 

From:

Darby Fuerst,

General Manager

Program/

Promote Best Management Practices

 

 

Line Item No.:    

4-2-1

 

 

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Pintar

Cost Estimate:

$17,500

 

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on November 14, 2011 and recommended ___________.

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

SUMMARY: The District currently provides water conservation equipment to the public upon request. This equipment includes 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) showerheads, multi-position shut off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, shower shut-offs and timers and other water efficient equipment and devices. Water efficiency standards adopted by MPWMD on January 1, 2010, require that all properties install 2.0 gpm showerheads prior to transfer of title and when a water permit is required for a construction project.  MPWMD provides showerheads at a higher efficiency level to ensure that the proper flow rates are met and that additional savings of a half-gallon per minute are received. 

 

Funding is reimbursed through the conservation budget approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in the California American Water General Rate Case for 2009-2011.  Water savings are tracked and reported to the CPUC annually.  Staff is seeking authorization to expend reimbursable funds to ensure that adequate supplies are available for outreach events and activities for the next six months.  Funding for these purchases is only available through December 2011, when the current GRC concludes.

 

The following items are included in this order:

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support the expenditure of reimbursable funds in an amount of $17,500 to purchase water conservation equipment.  Items purchased are selected based on price, quality and water savings and orders are coordinated with California American Water.

 

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Funds for this expenditure are fully reimbursable through California American Water. 

 

EXHIBITS

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

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