2021/08/24 City Council Resolution 2021-093RESOLUTION NO.2021-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ESTABLISHING A CASH FOR GRASS PROGRAM IN AMOUNT OF $40,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE MONETARY REBATES UP TO
$1,000 PER RESIDENCE FOR QUALIFYING PROJECTS AND APPROPRIATE AN
ADDITIONAL $40,000 IN THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park is empowered to provide water service within
certain boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park has the authority to provide rebates to water
customers within its area of service while funds are available; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2021, City Council declared a water shortage emergency and
implemented Stage I Mandatory measures of the City's Urban Water Shortage Contingency Plan;
and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending implementation of a Cash for Grass rebate program
consistent with other outreach and programs that nearby agencies are implementing to conserve
water; and
WHEREAS, the program intent is to encourage residents to reduce outdoor water use by
reimbursing residents that convert their lawn to a water -efficient landscaping yard; and
WHEREAS, the program is limited to residential customers at reimbursement of $1.00
per square foot of turf removed up to a total amount of $1,000 per residence; and
WHEREAS, using an additional $40,000 in the Water Enterprise Fund to further
leverage water savings throughout the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it recognizes the need to incentivize residents to use less water and directs staff to
implement a Cash for Grass rebate program with a maximum $40,000 to be spent in in Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 from the Water Enterprise Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to disperse monetary rebates to water customers who qualify for the Cash for Grass program, up
to $1,000 per residence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director is authorized to increase
appropriations by $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 in the Water Enterprise Fund (Fund 511) to
fund the `Cash For Grass' rebate program
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 2021.
ATTEST:
lizabeth Machado, Acting City Clerk
ADAMS: Abe LINARES:l STAFFORD: ELWARD: �_ GIUDICE:
AYES: (S ) NOES: ABSENT: ( Q1 ) ABSTAIN: (J0 )
Resolution 2021-093