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ATTACHMENT 2 Agenda Title: Contract with John Whitcomb for FY 2002-03 Large Landscape Water Conservation Services Summary: The BAWUA membership has expressed interest in participating in a BAWUA administered Large Landscape Conservation Services Program though which the BAWUA members can meet the requirements of implementing the CUWCC's Best Management Practice #5 (Large Landscape Audits). Through an RFP process, a consultant has been selected to perform these services for interested BAWUA member agencies. A draft scope of services has been prepared. The FY 2002-03 adopted budget identifies the implementation of a Large Landscape Conservation Program as a deliverable within the Water Resources Program. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal operation of the Large Landscape Water Conservation Services Program involves 100% repayment to BAWUA of all costs paid to Consultant. Direct costs will be limited to staff time dedicated to administering the program. This time is estimated as a total of 3-4 hours per week, spread among the Water Resources Analyst, Of'flee Manager, and Office Assistant. Recommendation: That the Board authorize the General manager to (1) finalize negotiations with Consultant (John Whitcomb/Chris Willig) and (2) enter into an agreement with Consultant for implementing a Large Landscape Conservation Services Program for interested BAWUA members for FY 2002-03. Discussion: As part of the continuing implementation of the Local Resources Management Program (LRMP), the Water Resources Committee has been investigating and reviewing new potential conservation programs for implementation throiagh subscription type services similar to the Washing Machine Rebate Program currently being offered. Through the Conservation Survey (included as part of the BAWUA Annual Survey) and membership feedback provided directly to the Water Resources Committee, the membership's desire for a BAWUA sponsored Large Landscape Conservation Services Program has been identified. The FY 2002-03 adopted budget identifies the implementation of a Large Landscape Conservation Program as a deliverable within the Water Resources Program. For those agencies wishing to participate in the Landscape Conservation Services Program offered by BAWUA, they will be able to more cost-effectively implement large landscape water budgets and water use surveys within their service areas.