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Resolution No. 11-007, authorizing and endorsing the application for the WaterSMART “Water and Energy Efficiency Grant”
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 11-007, authorizing and endorsing the application for the WaterSMART “Water and Energy Efficiency Grant”
Water Conservation Program
New for FY 2011
$50,000 budgeted in FY 2011
Irrigation Audit/Repair Program
Allows participants who make repairs to acquire up to $200 utility bill credit
Increases water efficiency
Reduces water consumption
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Purpose:
Apply for matching funds to support a water conservation program
Reach out to community by offering free irrigation evaluation and rebate program
Strive to reach water conservation goal:
190 gallons per person per day by 2015
2010 average - 351 gallons per person per day
Reduce peaking charges: Currently about 25% of total annual wholesale water cost
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Financial Impact of Peaking Charge:
WaterSMART: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant
Proposed project cost: $269,601
* Budgeted
Questions?
Financial Impact
Sum
W.I.S.E. Guys
Administrative Fee (annual) $7,500 $7,500
Evaluation Fee (x165) $55 each $9,075
Total compensation to WISE Guys $16,575
Customer Irrigation Improvement Rebate
Water Bill Credit (x165) $200 each $33,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST for FY 2011 $49,575