ITEM:  CONSENT CALENDAR

 

4.

CONSIDER EXPENDITURE FOR Water Conservation Equipment

 

Meeting Date:

May 20, 2019

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

Conservation Devices

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

4-2-2-D

 

Prepared By:

Stephanie Locke

Cost Estimate:

$10,600

 

General Counsel Approval:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on May 13, 2019 and recommended approval (2-1).

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. As part of these activities, staff offers water saving devices to District residents and businesses.  Equipment provided includes 1.5 gallons per minute showerheads, automatic shut-off hose nozzles, faucet aerators, and other water efficient equipment and devices. Staff is requesting approval for the expenditure of $10,600 in budgeted funds to renew its stock of conservation equipment. 

 

The District has purchased most devices from AM Conservation Group for a number of years, as their products are reasonably priced, meet the quality standards expected by staff, and they offer a selection of utility-grade water conservation products.  Most of the AM Conservation Group, Niagara Conservation and Simply Conserve-branded products have earned the EPA’s Watersense® and ENERGY STAR® certifications.  Periodically, staff reviews products from other vendors and researches cost/quality for comparison.  When new technology or products become available, staff requests samples for testing before requesting quotes.  The quote for this purchase is attached as Exhibit 4-A.

 

The District’s outreach program is done in coordination and partnership with California American Water.  Both entities provide free devices and frequently share table space at outreach events.

                                                                                                                               

RECOMMENDATION:  By adopting this item with the Consent Calendar, the Board is approving the expenditure of $10,600 of budgeted funds to renew the District’s stock of water conservation equipment.

 

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES:  Funds for this expenditure are included in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Water Conservation Program budget on line 4-2-2-D.

 

EXHIBIT

4-A      AM Conservation Group Quote

 

 

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