SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County Concerning the Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant Program
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Tyler Kesler, Sustainability & Water Conservation Specialist
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Cost as Recommended: $45,500.00
Balance Available: $30,500.00 (before grant funds received)
Budget Line Item Number: 500-70-110-570280
New Appropriation Required: No
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution to Accept the IGA with Boulder County for the Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant to use for water conservation programs and rebates.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Conservation is an important part of the Town of Erie's water management strategy. The Town will provide water conservation education, services, and rebates including outdoor irrigation audits, xeric gardens, toilet upgrades, irrigation controllers, and high efficiency washing machines, with many services offered in partnership with Resource Central. Additionally, the Town will also partner with Colorado WaterWise's statewide educational program, Live Like You Love It. These programs and rebates demonstrate to residents of Erie that the Town is committed to providing effective and innovative ways to conserve water in their everyday lives. These programs and rebates have also been identified as high community priorities in the Water Conservation Master Plan and Sustainability Master Plan.
Funding Source
Fund
Total Budget
Account Number
Boulder County
Sustainability Tax
$15,000
Town of Erie (Matching)
General
$30,500
500-70-110-570280
Total:
$45,500
Program & Rebate Budget Breakdown:
Education Material for Utility Billing
(Erie's Communications Budget)
Outdoor Audits
80
121
$9,680
Smart Irrigation Controls
50
140
$7,000
Rain Sensors
100
80
$8,000
Garden In A Box
80
64
$5,120
Large property STF-O Audit...
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