RES 26-1515: Pertaining to accepting a Met Council grant, amending the 2026 adopted budget to include the grant amount.

Description

Pertaining to accepting a Met Council grant, amending the 2026 adopted budget to include the grant amount.

Summary

Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) seeks approval of Board Resolution No. 26-1515 to accept a $53,000 Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant and amend the agency’s 2026 budget. The grant will continue SPRWS’s toilet efficiency program, replacing older toilets with approved high-efficiency models for eligible customers and benefiting participating property owners. The Board had directed staff to apply for the funding in April 2026. Approval would increase the 2026 budget from $154,202,622 to $154,255,622 in both financing and spending. The resolution supports the City’s water-resource sustainability goals and expands access to conservation improvements without relying solely on existing budget funds.