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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Utility Commission Meeting: September 28, 2020
AGENDA ITEM: Water Efficiency & Stormwater Rebate AGENDA SECTION:
Update Old Business
PREPARED BY: Jessie Paque, Deputy Clerk/Office
Specialist AGENDA NO. 6.a.
Jane Byron, Stormwater Specialist
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: BLE
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
Quarterly Water Efficiency Rebate Update:
The City of Rosemount was awarded a Water Efficiency Grant from the Metropolitan Council (MCES) in
the amount of $11,300. The city is required to match $3,770 and that has been funded from the Water
Fund.
As part of this program, the following rebate amounts are allowed:
$50 for Water Sense Toilets
$150 for Energy Star Washers
$150 for Water Sense Irrigation Controllers
$200 for Irrigation system audits
Table 1 provides a summary of the entire rebate program activity, along with the city-funded rebate
programs that were in place prior to the MCES Water Efficiency Grant in January 2020.
2020
Table 1 2018 2019
1/1/20-9/25/20)
Gallons of Water Saved Annually (est) 316,800 105,600 335,400
Total Rebate $4,853.82 $1,434.93 $4,185.17
Municipality Contribution (25%) $4,853.82 $1,434.93 $1,046.29
Irrigation Controllers Replaced: 31 12 29
Toilets Replaced: 3 0 6
Washers Replaced: 2 0 7
Audits: 0 0 0
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Quarterly Stormwater Rebate Update:
In May of 2019, the Utility Commission recommended City Council adopt a rebate program for residents
to install projects on their property to improve stormwater quality and reduce runoff volume. In March
2020, City Council approved the Stormwater Rebate Policy and established a maximum amount of $5,000
for 2020.
Table 2 provides a summary of the entire rebate program activity.
Table 2 2020
Total Rebate $0
Rain Barrels: $0
Cisterns & Rainwater Harvesting: $0
Raingardens: $0
Native Plantings: $0
Buffers: $0
Stormwater Reuse: $0
Permeable Pavers & Pavements $0
Please note, only one application has been received for this program. The project was not approved
because it was located in an easement next to a storm drain. However, further investigation shows that
four residents are taking advantage of the SWCD Landscaping for Clean Water $250 installation grant.
Landscaping for Clean Water grant recipients are provided with information on the Rosemount
Stormwater Rebate. It appears as though residents are taking advantage of other complementary programs
in 2020.
Staff will continue to publicize these programs via social media, city newsletters, staff updates and
additional methods.
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