Agenda Item Name:
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Approval of Reducing Impacts from Urban Landscapes Grant
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Presenter:
Stacie Greco, Water Resources Program Manager, 352-264-6829
Description:
The Environmental Protection Department received an Urban Landscapes grant for $220,000 over three years. Approval and signature are needed for the program to begin, along with a resolution to recognize unanticipated revenue, a budget amendment and approval for an interfund loan.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve and sign the grant application for the Urban Landscapes grant; adopt the resolution to recognize unanticipated revenue and allow expenses for the program; approve the attached budget amendment and approve an inter-fund loan for $220,000.
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Prior Board Motions:
None
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The rebates will be for 50% of the costs of the upgrades, residents participating in this program will contribute $220,000 over the life of the program. Approve the interfund loan of $220,000.
Revenue: 258.55.5511.334.3900
Expense: 258.55.5511.537.82.32
Project: 3235504 Landscaping Rebates
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
Environment
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Background:
There are over 15,000 irrigation systems in Alachua County. Irrigation accounts for up to 60% of residential use and this project aims to reduce this discretionary water use. High water users served by Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) will be targeted for irrigation improvements. Outreach to other communities (e.g. Newberry, High Springs, Alachua) will be extended to encourage participation in the Water Savings, Analytics, and Verification (H20SAV) program or another data sharing method to extend this program to additional high water users outside of the GRU service area. Staff will focus efforts in the Suwannee River Water Management District portion of the County, but the program will not be limited to this region.
Rebates for 50% of project costs ($2,000 maximum for each resident...
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