REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 25, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
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Continuation of Water Conservation Programs - Various County Service Area Water Systems
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 42 Oro Grande, County Service Area 64 Spring Valley Lake, County Service Area 70 CG Cedar Glen, County Service Area 70 F Morongo Valley, County Service Area 70 J Oak Hills, County Service Area 70 W-3 Hacienda, and County Service Area 70 W-4 Pioneertown, approve continued education and water conservation rebate programs for customers during the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, to advance water conservation efforts.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Costs associated with the water conservation programs will not exceed $30,000 annually for three years for the seven water districts. Adequate appropriation for the water conservation programs is included in the 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets for each applicable County Service Area (CSA).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On August 11, 2015 (Item No. 37), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved water conservation programs (education and rebate programs) for customers within all CSAs and their zones that provide water services. This action was in response to the Best Management Practices in the CSA Urban Water Management Plans and the water conservation reporting requirements to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
The water conservation programs, which include providing public education to custome...
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