REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 22, 2021
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
SUBJECT
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Water Conservation Programs - Various County Service Area Water Systems
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Areas 42 (Oro Grande), 64 (Spring Valley Lake), 70 CG (Cedar Glen), 70 F (Morongo Valley), 70 J (Oak Hills), 70 W-3 (Hacienda) and 70 W-4 (Pioneertown), approve continued education and rebate programs for customers from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to advance water conservation efforts.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, 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 $25,000 collectively for the seven water districts. Adequate appropriation for the water conservation programs is included in the 2021-22 budget.
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 County Service Areas (CSA) and 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 customers through workshops, classroom education, water conservation fairs, and supplying rebate incentives, were initially approved for the period of August 12, 2015 through June 12, 2016. However, the Board subsequently extended the period as follows:
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