HomeMy WebLinkAbout7466_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7466
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IMPLEMENTING A NEW WATER EFFICIENCY REBATE PROGRAM AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7125
WHEREAS, pursuant to the State's Water Conservation Act of 2009, the City of
Redlands is required to reduce per capita water use twenty percent (20%) by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City Council") has approved
the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan in compliance with the Water Conservation Act of
2009; and
WHEREAS, the City of Redlands' 2010 Urban Water Management Plan identifies
programs and best management practices to reduce per capita water use; and
WHEREAS, on February 21't, 2012, this City Council approved Resolution No. 7125
establishing a water efficiency rebate program in an effort to encourage water conservation; and
WHEREAS, on July 29th, 2014, the California State Water Resources Control Board, in
an effort to increase water conservation during this time of severe drought, approved mandatory
watering restrictions ("Restrictions"); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase its water conservation efforts during tunes of
Restrictions with increased water efficiency rebate program ("Program") incentives; and
WHEREAS, after a careful review of the new water efficiency rebate program, this City
Council specifically fords that:
A. The City's new Program was modified to encourage customers to conserve water
in times of Restrictions through increased Program incentives in homes,
businesses, and outside irrigation;
B. The Program will continue to assist the City in complying with the mandates in
the Water Conservation Act of 2009 and assist in reduction in water consumption
required by Restrictions; and
C. The City's new Program may be modified from time to time to iunprove its
effectiveness and to meet the changing needs of the City and its customers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redlands
as follows:
Section 1. The new water efficiency rebate program attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is
hereby established and approved by the City Council.
Section 2. Resolution No. 7125 is hereby rescinded.
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ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21 sr day of October, 2014.
Pete Aguilar, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam Irwi4, i Clerk
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I, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21'
day of October, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Foster, Gardner, Gilbreath; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
Program Details
Qualifications and Rules:
1. All participants must be a City of Redlands water customer. The residence must be
located within the City's service area.
2. Customer must provide the City of Redlands with the itemized dated sales purchase
receipt{s} for any products included in this program.
3. All applications must be complete and signed for approval to be eligible for rebate.
4. Rebates shall not exceed the purchase amount of the rebated product.
5. Rebates will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds for the fiscal year
are exhausted.
6. Rebate eligibility requires pre-installation and post-installation inspections to ensure the
implementation and use of rebated products. Inspections are provided free of charge to
customers.
7. After validation of purchase and installation of the approved product, customers will
receive a rebate ui the form of a credit to their utility bill. Providing customers remain an
active customer, the credit will roll over onto the next bill until the credit is exhausted.
8. Conversions must take place within 90 days after pre-inspection clearance. If post-
inspection or request for extension is not completed within 90 days, money allocated for
project will be redirected back into available funds and another pre-inspection will be
required.
Disclaimer:
The City of Redlands reserves the right to deny applications if any conditions or qualifications
are not met. Submission or possession of a rebate application does not guarantee a rebate/ bill
credit. The City reserves the right to change the terms of this program at its discretion at any
tune. By participating in this program, you waive and release the City of Redlands from any and
all claims and causes of action arising out of the installation or use of rebated products. Any
claim based upon defect or failure of performance of rebated products should be pursued with
the manufacturer/distributor. The City is not responsible for receipts or paperwork lost in the
U.S. )mail. The City cannot guarantee any participation in this program will result in lower water
utility bills. Customer is responsible for complying with local ordinances, restrictions, rules and
regulations prior to any installation or conversion. At any time this program can be subject to
change or termination without prior notice. If awarded a rebate, rebate is expected to show as a
credit on the next billing cycle following the date of rebate awarded.
INCENTIVE ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
High Efficiency Sprinklers:
High efficiency sprinklers are sprinklers designed to reduce water consumption. High efficiency
sprinklers can come in form of rotary or spray. Instead of a fixed stream of water, rotary heads
deliver multiple streams, reducing water waste. Rotary nozzles also deliver a wider stream of
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water and distribute less precipitation which decreases overspray and runoff Newer spray
nozzles are designed to distribute water more efficiently and with more precision while using
less water. Increase in water droplet size in newer spray nozzles decrease the amount of
overspray while increasing amount applied to vegetation. For rebate eligibility, high efficiency
sprinklers must:
• Be new;
• Have documentation (spec sheet,pamphlet, sticker, etc.) signifying its water efficiency;
• There is no minimum sprinkler requirement to be eligible for rebate, however all
sprinklers on an individual valve circuit must be replaced at the same time for effective
conservation and will be accounted for in the pre-inspection.
Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers:
Water-based irrigation controllers (WBICs) improve irrigation efficiency by reducing the amount
of over irrigation and watering time, thus reducing the amount of landscape runoff throughout
the City's service area. WBICs have a weather based component that tracks current weather
conditions by use of a weather sensor and will turn off or modify irrigation if precipitation is
present or irrigation is not needed. By offering incentives for WBICs, the City encourages
customers to purchase and install these devices, resulting in higher water efficiency. To be
eligible for rebate:
• Customer must have an existing automated irrigation system with an operable irrigation
controller at tune of pre-inspection;
• WBIC must have capability of odd/even day irrigation scheduling;
• WBIC must be new and include a weather sensor OR the purchase and installation of a
weather sensor that is compatible with existing irrigation tiner, thus making it a weather-
based irrigation controller.
Synthetic Turf/irrigation-less Groundcover Conversion:
Synthetic turf/irrigation-less groundcover conversions help eliminate substantial amounts of
water used for turf irrigation. By offering incentives for these conversions, the City encourages
customers to replace portions of their existing irrigated turf, resulting in irrigation and run-off
reductions in the City's service area. Watering costs and turf maintenance may also be reduced.
Eligibility requirements for conversion rebate are as follows:
• Synthetic turf/groundcover must be water and air permeable;
• Conversions must be approved by applicable homeowners associations PRIOR to any
work being done;
• Must be installed by the homeowner or a licensed contractor;
• Must replace irrigated turf area;
• Converted area must be covered with weed blocking material and irrigation must be
capped in converted area prior to application of synthetic turVgroundcover;
• For conversions in areas zoned residential, the use of decorative rock, mulch, gravel or
hardscape in landscape visible to the public camnot exceed 20% of the total landscaped
area.
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High Efficiency Washing Machines:
High efficiency washing machines (HEWS) yield savings in both water and electricity. HEW's
maximum water factor is 6 (gallons per cycle per cubic foot) and use 35-50% less water than
conventional washing machines. Reduction in water usage reduces energy usage as well as less
water. By offering incentives for HEWs, City customers are encouraged to purchase these
appliances,therefore reducing water consumption. For rebate eligibility, all HEWs must be:
• A current Energy Star qualified clothes washing machine, as found at
www,energy star.
• Have a water factor of 6 or less per load;
• Replacing a unit that uses a higher volume of water per load;
• New.
High Efficiency Toilets:
High efficiency toilets (HETs) are toilets that have a low volume flush of 1.28 gallons per flush
(gpf) or less. By offering incentives for HETs, City customers are encouraged to purchase them,
resulting in a reduction in water consumption. Eligibility requirements for HETs are as follows:
• All toilets being replaced must be models using 3.5 gpf or greater;
• All HETs must bear the WaterSense logo, and be a current WaterSense labeled toilet as
found at www.epa.gov/watersense,
• All HETs must be new;
• All HETs must have a low volume flush of 1.28 gpf or less.
Other:
Additional methods that can prove to reduce water consumption will also be available for rebate.
This allows Redlands customers, particularly in the industrial and commercial uses to explore
ways to improve water efficiency in their businesses. By offering incentives for additional water
savings, given their ability to prove and validate water reduction, customers will be encouraged
to practice water conservation in various methods resulting in additional water savings.
A. Drought Tolerant Plant Conversions: The "Other" portion of the Water Efficient
Rebate Program can be used for the conversion of irrigated turf to drought tolerant plants.
Eligibility requirements for this rebate are as follows:
1) Customer must provide list of plants that they will be using at the time of pre-
inspection;
2) All plant material must be an Inland Empire Garden Friendly plant as listed at
www.iegyardenfriendIy.com
3) Areas that are not covered by plant material must be covered with weed block
material.
4) Area around the base of all plant material must be covered with a minimum of 2" of
mulch to ensure retention of moisture.
5) All sprinklers must be capped and replaced with drip irrigation.
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Rebate Amounts:
Rebate amounts are as follows:
Incentive Item . . ,: Rebate Amount(w/o
. .
strictions)* Restrictions)*
Eligh Efficiency Sprinklers $8/ er rinkler $4/per sprinkler
Weather Based Irrigation $150/weather based irrigation $150/weather based irrigation
Controllers controller controller
Synthetic Turf/Irrigation-less $3/square foot,rebate will not exceed $1/square foot,rebate will not
Groundcover Conversion $900 exceed$300
High Efficiency Washing $200/high efficiency washing machine $100/high efficiency washing
Machines machine
High Efficiency Toilets $300/high efficiency toilet $100/hi efficiency toilet
Other $2/ 150 gallons saved peryear $1/ 150 gallons saved per year
*Restrictions refer to periods of time where the State Water Resources Control Board has mandated watering
restrictions.
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