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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-10-2h - Resolution - 03/25/2010RESOLUTION NO. 03- 25 -10 -2h A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, APPROVING A REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE WATER USE EFFICIENCY. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, adopted an amended Water Conservation Plan with water use targets and conservation goals on April 23, 2009; and WHEREAS, such amended plan included adding rebate programs to be implemented in fiscal year 2010; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas, recognizes that conservation is an important strategy for maintaining a reliable water supply for the future; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the facts and recitals set forth in. the preamble of this resolution are herby declared true and correct, PART 2: That the City Council hereby approves a water conservation rebate incentive program, guidelines for which are attached hereto as Exhibit A; ADOPTED this 25 day of March, A.D. 2010. ATTEST: ; w t City Secretary MAYOR APPROVED: City A Resolution No. 03- 25 -10 -2h EXHIBIT A WATER CONSERVATION REBATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM I. GENERAL GUIDELINES: The following guidelines apply to all water conservation rebates offered by College Station Water Services: 1. Rebates are offered to College Station Utilities water customers with an account in good standing. 2. Submitting a Rebate Application in no way obligates the City of College Station or College Station Utilities to pay a rebate. 3. Rebates are offered on a first come /first serve basis and are subject to availability of funds. The rebate may be terminated at any time, without notice, by College Station Utilities. 4. Prior to issuance of a rebate, a representative from the City of College Station may conduct a site inspection to verify installation of the rebated item. S. Qualifying products are selected based solely on water efficiency. The City of College Station does not endorse specific brands, products, or dealers; nor does it guarantee materials, workmanship, performance or durability of rebated products. 6. College Station Utilities is not responsible for the condition of the plumbing on customer's side of the meter, now or in the future. 7. The amount of rebate available is contingent upon budgeted available funds and is not guaranteed from year to year or from application to application. The City reserves the right to adjust the terms and conditions of the rebate within the parameters set forth herein. II. RESIDENTIAL RAIN BARREL REBATE The following guidelines apply to residential rain barrel rebate: 1. A dated and itemized receipt, together with a rebate application form, must be submitted to College Station Water Services within 90 days of purchase. 2. Prior to issuance of a rebate, a representative from the City of College Station may conduct a site inspection to verify rain barrel installation. The rain barrel must be installed and functional at the time of the inspection. 3. $25 rebate per barrel or actual cost of barrel if less than $25. 4. Limit rebate to two (2) barrels per household. 5. Barrel can be a new or refurbished barrel, intended to hold water, with a capacity to hold 30 gallons or more. 6. Barrels must be screened to restrict access and prevent mosquitoes. 7. Water collected must be used for non - potable, non - drinking purposes. III. RESIDENTIAL HIGH EFFICIENCY TOILET REBATE The following guidelines apply for residential high efficiency toilet rebates: 1. Rebated toilets must be new Water -Sense labeled toilets. 2. The high efficiency toilet must be installed in the City of College Station water service area for use at such location. 3. A dated and itemized receipt, together with rebate application form, must be submitted to College Station Water Services within 90 days of purchase. Resolution No. 03- 25 -10 -2h EXHIBIT A 4. The amount of rebate is as follows: a. HET Retrofit rebate: 50% of the cost of a new Water Sense toilet and any parts sold with toilet (bolts, seat, wax ring, etc.) replacing an existing high - volume toilet (over 3 gallons per flush), up to $100 per toilet. b. HET Upgrade rebate: 25% of the cost of a new toilet and any parts sold with toilet (bolts, seat, wax ring, etc.) installed in new construction, up to $50 per toilet. 5. Rebate amounts are based on the price of the toilet and associated parts before tax. 6. The rebate does not cover the cost of additional warranties or additional repairs related to removal or installation of toilet(s). 7. Applicant is responsible for disposing of old high flush toilet(s) in a manner to prevent further reuse. 8. Prior to issuance of a rebate check, a representative from the City of College Station may conduct a site inspection to verify toilet installation. The toilet must be installed and functional at the time of the inspection. 9. Limit one toilet per bathroom, two toilets total per household, for the lifetime of such household at that location. IV. COMMERCIAL / MULTIFAMILY TOILET REBATE PROGRAM The following guidelines apply for commercial and multifamily toilet rebate program: 1. Commercial water customers must submit an application and receive pre - approval before removing old toilets to be eligible for a rebate. 2. Upon application and approval, the city will mail a Letter of Approval. Retrofit must be completed & new toilets installed within one year of such letter of approval. 3. The amount of rebate is as follows: a. HET Retrofit rebate: 50% of the wholesale cost of a new Water Sense toilet replacing an existing high - volume toilet over 3 gallons per flush. b. HET New Construction rebate: 25% of the wholesale cost of toilets installed in new construction. 4. Rebate amounts are based on the price of the toilet and associated parts before tax. 5. The rebate does not cover the cost of additional warranties or additional repairs related to removal or installation of toilet(s). 6. Rebated toilets must be new Water -Sense labeled toilets and remain in place for use at such location. The most current listing of water sense labeled toilets is available at: http: / /www.epa.gov /watersense /products /index.html 7. Applicant is responsible for installing the toilet(s). 8. Old high flush toilets must be destroyed so they cannot be reused. 9. Rebate checks must be issued in the name of the property owner as verified by tax records or the current utility account holder(s) or a third -party designated in the utility's billing system.