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CITY OF CORTEZ
123 ROGER SMITH AVENUE
CORTEZ, CO 81321
04/23/2024
Agenda Item: 1.C.
MEMO TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
BRIAN PECKINS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUBJECT:
6:55 p.m., Turf Replacement Program
BACKGROUND
On February 13, 2024, Council
approved the Independent Contractor Agreement between the City of Cortez and Richard Landreth for development and implementation of the Turf Replacement Program.
The Turf Replacement Program is an initiative that the Public Works Department has undertaken to minimize water consumption throughout the City for nonessential landscape turf irrigation. During the summer season, consumption of treated water in the City increases more than twofold compared to winter. A significant portion of this consumption is attributed to the irrigation of landscaped turf. The Colorado Water Plan has prioritized water conservation, to include converting “non-functional turf” to low-water-use landscaping.
In 2023, the City applied for and was awarded a grant for the development and implementation of a Turf Replacement Program through the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB). The grant award is for $40,000 and requires a dollar-for-dollar match. These funds must be expended by June 2025. The City’s in-kind match of $40,000 has been budgeted and is covered through funds in the Water Capital Outlay account.
The attached TRP Slide Presentation provides information on the Turf Replacement Program and its public launch to include the following:
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Background
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TRP Requirements
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TRP Resources
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TRP Application Form
·
TRP How to Apply
Attachments
TRP Slide Presentation
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