Consent 4.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 03/13/2018
- Title:
- Toilet Rebate Program Revisions
- Submitted By:
- Kim Lemons, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
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Recommendation:
Approve
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Agenda Item Text:
Approve revisions to the Cochise County Toilet Rebate Program regarding certain restrictions to Cochise County applicants within the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed of the San Pedro River; and deleting eligibility requirements for 501(c)3 non-profit water conservation organizations.
Background:
The Cochise County Toilet rebate program originated July 26, 2004 as one step in meeting local water management commitments by reducing the number of high-flow toilets in use within the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed of the San Pedro River. This would include Huachuca City, Tombstone, Bisbee and unincorporated areas such as Hereford, Palominas, Naco and parts of Whetstone. Generally, it is the area south of Highway 82 and between the Huachuca and Mule Mountains. These revisions clarifies the eligibility requirements and deletes the eligibility requirements for 501(c)3 non-profit water conservation organizations, specifically involved in toilet replacement programs, within Cochise County and the Sierra Vista sub watershed.
Cochise County along with other governments in the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed of the San Pedro River have committed to meeting the needs of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and the people living and working here. Cochise County has committed to assist Fort Huachuca meet its water mitigation requirements. Fort Huachuca is the major economic engine of Cochise County. Cochise County wishes to reduce or eliminate the threat to our local economy should operations on Fort Huachuca be reduced due to environmental concerns.
Cochise County is a member of the Upper San Pedro Partnership (USPP), a group of 23 federal, state, local government agencies, political bodies, non-profits and other business organizations with a commitment to meeting the needs of people and the river. The U.S. Congress recognized the USPP in the 2004 Defense Authorization Bill and required annual reporting through December 2011 on progress toward meeting the sustainable yield of the aquifer so as to protect the San Pedro River. The Cochise County Toilet Rebate Program is one step in meeting local water management commitments.
Cochise County along with other governments in the Sierra Vista Sub-watershed of the San Pedro River have committed to meeting the needs of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and the people living and working here. Cochise County has committed to assist Fort Huachuca meet its water mitigation requirements. Fort Huachuca is the major economic engine of Cochise County. Cochise County wishes to reduce or eliminate the threat to our local economy should operations on Fort Huachuca be reduced due to environmental concerns.
Cochise County is a member of the Upper San Pedro Partnership (USPP), a group of 23 federal, state, local government agencies, political bodies, non-profits and other business organizations with a commitment to meeting the needs of people and the river. The U.S. Congress recognized the USPP in the 2004 Defense Authorization Bill and required annual reporting through December 2011 on progress toward meeting the sustainable yield of the aquifer so as to protect the San Pedro River. The Cochise County Toilet Rebate Program is one step in meeting local water management commitments.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Institute these revisions to the Toilet Rebate Program including online and printed publications.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The current program will not make as big an impact in local water management commitments.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Update Toilet Rebate Program materials.