SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA
A Resolution For the Distribution of High Efficiency Washing Machine Rebates In Conjunction with the Water Conservation Plan in the Amount of $4,000.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Gary Behlen, Public Works Director
Bethany Peer, Administrative Assistant
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $ 4,000
Balance Available: $ 6,000
Budget Line Item Number: 500.70.110.570280.000000
New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve 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.
Summary of rebates issued since the program began:
Year
# of Rebates Issued
Amt of Rebates
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
106
$50
$5,300
Town
In the 2017 operating budget there is $6,000 total budgeted for the issuance of 120 Washing Machine Rebates at $50 each. Based on the amount of rebates issued in 2016 and the continued town growth, we are recommending offering 80 rebates at $50 each beginning in January 2017. 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 purchase date parameter at ...
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