HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-13; Municipal Water District; 716; Authorization to Apply for Grant from US Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation Automated Meter Reading Water Meters and Equipment Programmed with Leak Detection TechnologyCARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT - AGENDA BILL 12
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4/13/10
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AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A
GRANT FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
AUTOMATED METER READING
WATER METERS AND EQUIPMENT
PROGRAMMED WITH LEAK
DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
DEPT. DIRECTOR
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 1394 authorizing the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (District)
to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation under the
WaterSmart: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program automated meter reading water
meters and equipment programmed with leak detection technology.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is offering WaterSmart: Water and
Energy Efficiency Grants, for projects that result in quantifiable and sustained water savings or
improve water management. These grants provide cost-shared funding on a competitive basis
for on-the-ground construction projects that will help leverage water sustainability and create
more efficient use of water through conservation.
The total available funding for the western United States is $10,000,000 with a total award
amount not to exceed $300,001 per project. Applications will be ranked and selected according
to their merit without consideration of the dollar amount requested. Applicant cost sharing in
excess of 50 percent will be more favorably ranked during the selection process. All projects
must be completed by September 30, 2012. The due date for applications is May 4, 2010.
Projects eligible for this grant funding include those that seek to conserve and use water more
efficiently, increase the use of renewable energy, protect endangered or threatened species,
facilitate water markets, or carry out other activities to address climate-related impacts on water
or prevent any water-related crisis or conflict. Projects that repair or replace existing
infrastructure with like replacements that do not improve efficiency or effectiveness of water
distribution over the expected life of the improvement are not eligible for funding.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Cari Dale, 760-438-2722, Cari.Dale@carlsbadca.gov
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Staff is proposing to apply for funding for Phase 2 of the Automated Meter Replacement
Program. The grant funding would enable staff to retrofit 2,522 water meters of size 5/8 inch to
2 inches. The upgraded water meter can be read using radio waves and is equipped with
acoustic leak detection technology for monitoring leaks allowing for real-time leak detection
within the entire water system. Detecting leaks when they occur allows water to be conserved
and for customers and for the District to minimize water waste. Quickly repairing known leaks
also reduces large emergency capital repairs. The program meets the grant criteria for eligibility
and can be completed with the prescribed grant timelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Board has approved the Automated Replacement Program based on yearly appropriation
of funds. The applications for grant funding would involve fiscal year 2009/2010. Funding has
been appropriated for this fiscal year. The grant funding would offset the cost of this fiscal year
as shown in the following table.
Phase
2
Fiscal Year
09/10
Meters
2,522
Current
Cost
$856,571
Grant
Award
$300,000
Cost With
Grant Funds
$556,571
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The application for or award of this grant does not qualify as a project under California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Section 15738) and no environmental review is required.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No.1394 authorizing the application for a grant from the U.S.
Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for automated meter reading water meters
and equipment programmed with leak detection technology.
EXHIBIT 1
1 RESOLUTION NO. 1394
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (CMWD),
3 AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM
4 THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION AUTOMATED METER READING WATER
5 METERS AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAMMED WITH LEAK
DETECTION TECHNOLOGY.
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7 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is offering
8 WaterSmart: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants, for projects that result in quantifiable
9 and sustained water savings or improve water management; and
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WHEREAS, the District wishes to submit an application requesting grant funds
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from the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for Phase 2 of the
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Automated Meter Replacement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Automated Meter Replacement Program meets the grant criteria14
15 for eligibility and can be completed within the prescribed grant timelines.
16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the
17 Carlsbad Municipal Water District, California, as follows:
18 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
19 2. That the District Assistant General Manager is authorized to apply to the U.S.
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Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation requesting grant funding for
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Phase 2 of the Automated Meter Replacement Program.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Special Meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th
day of April, 2010, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Board Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Blackburn.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
OJDE A LEWIS, President
ATTEST:
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