SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval for Rebate Funding Agreement with Southwest Florida Water Management District for Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency Program (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant revenue up to $2,850)
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INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Steven Cohoon, P.E., County Engineer
Office of the County Engineer
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Request approval for Rebate Funding Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The Board is eligible to apply for SWFWMD's Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency (WISE) program. The agreement will reimburse up to $2,850 of the County's dollars spent on rebates for installation of smart irrigation controllers or ultra-high efficiency toilets. County funding allocated for FY2025/26 is $10,000 for irrigation retrofit rebates and $3,000 for toilet rebates. Funds are available immediately upon approval and signing of the agreement and are valid for up to one year from signing.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; credit up to $2,850. Total project cost is $10,000 from fund AA433537 (Water Resources) and $3,000 from fund ZF442533 (Utilities).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the Rebate Funding Agreement and authorize Chairman and Clerk to execute the same.
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