SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
Title
A Resolution for the distribution of the High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates in conjunction with the Water Conservation Plan in the Amount of $4,000; And, Setting Forth Details In Relation Thereto
Body
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Todd Fessenden, Public Works Director
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $4,000
Balance Available: $30,400
Budget Line Item Number: 500-70-110-570280-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Resolution authorizing continuation of the High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebate Program and authorizing staff to expend said funds.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER: In 2008, the Board of Trustees approved Resolution 08-10, amending the 2007 Water Conservation Plan and formally adopting the Town of Erie's Water Conservation Plan. At the January 13, 2015 meeting, the board decided on the 2015 Water Conservation Plan, which includes the High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use about 25% less energy and 40% less water than regular washers. Below is a summary of the rebates issued since the program began.
Year
# of Rebates
Amt of Rebate
Total Cost
Entity
2008
30
$100
$3,000
Town
2009
60
$100
$6,000
Town
2010
60
$50
$3,000
Town
2010
50
$50
$2,500
Encana
2011
82
$50
$4,100
Encana
2012
67
$50
$3,350
Town
2013
64
$50
$3,200
Town
2014
62
$50
$3,100
Town
2015
90
$50
$4,500
Town
2016
109
$50
$5,450
Town
2017
82
$50
$4,150
Town
In the 2018 operating budget there is $4,000 total budgeted for the issuance of 80 Washing Machine Rebates at $50 each. Based on the amount of rebates issued in 2017 and the continued town growth, we are recommending offering 80 rebates beginning in January 2018. The program has proven to be consistent and continues to assist in providing a solution to help support the Town's Water Conservation Plan
Staff also recommends maintaining the ...
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