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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />JANUARY 21, 2014 <br />TITLE: <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING <br />PARTICIPATION IN THE BUREAU OF <br />RECLAMATION WATERSMART PROGRAM <br />CITY MANAGEtZ <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $300,000 to the <br />Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program for the Water <br />Leak Detection Technology Project. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Approval of this recommended action will allow the City to potentially receive funding through the <br />Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. This federally <br />administered program of the United States Department of the Interior was established in 2010 to <br />provide federal leadership and assistance in the efficient use of water, and to integrate water and <br />energy policies to support the sustainable use of all natural resources. Approximately <br />$10.3 million will be available in this funding cycle. Applications are due by January 23, 2014. <br />The Public Works Agency Water Resources Division proposes to submit an application for the <br />Water Leak Detection Technology Project. Grant funds will be used to purchase smart water leak <br />detection equipment that provides precise detection of leaks, and improves assessment and <br />maintenance of water infrastructure. The equipment will first be deployed in areas with the oldest <br />infrastructure and most frequent and significant leakage, and will be circulated so that the entire <br />system can be evaluated. The project will result in reduced disruption of services and increased <br />reliability. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. However, the implementation of <br />water efficiency technology would enhance the environment by facilitating significant water savings <br />and conservation of natural resources. <br />55A -1 <br />