RES 26-1514: Pertaining to a grant funding agreement with the Metropolitan Council to continue a water demand reduction program.

Description

Pertaining to a grant funding agreement with the Metropolitan Council to continue a water demand reduction program.

Summary

Board Resolution 26-1514 authorizes Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) to execute a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for a water-demand reduction program. The award provides Saint Paul up to $53,000 from the state Clean Water Fund, with a required $13,250 city match, for eligible rebates or grants. SPRWS will continue replacing older residential toilets with high-efficiency models, covering 90% of material costs and all installation labor, while participating property owners pay 10% of materials. The program is intended to reduce water use and protect drinking-water supplies. It will operate through June 30, 2028, with quarterly reporting, receipts, audits, measurable water-savings data, and compliance with Minnesota data-practices and public-access requirements.