To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
Through: David L. Corliss, Town Manager
From: Mark Marlowe, P.E., Director of Castle Rock Water
Matt Benak, P.E., Water Resources Manager
Rick Schultz, Water Efficiency Supervisor
Tim Dagg, Water Conservation Technician
Title
Resolution Approving the 2025 Town of Castle Rock Water Conservation Rebate Incentive Program [The entire Castle Rock Water Service Area]
Body
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this memorandum is to request Town Council approval of a Resolution (Attachment A) for the 2025 Water Conservation Rebate Incentive Program. Conservation rebates are in place to encourage indoor and outdoor water conservation measures. These programs are evaluated annually for effectiveness and each category is adjusted accordingly.
Currently there are four rebate programs in place and include:
• ColoradoScape conversions replacing existing non-functional turf;
• Toilet retrofit with an ultra-high-efficiency (UHE) 0.8 gallon per flush (GPF) unit;
• Rotary nozzle replacement;
• Whole Home Water Monitoring System (with automatic shut off).
Two changes are proposed for the current rebate program. The changes are specifically proposed for ColoradoScape conversions that will be removing non-functional turf and converting to a low water use ColoradoScape design:
• Increase the rebate amount from $2.50 per square foot to $3.25 per square foot
• Discontinue artificial / synthetic turf as an eligible landscape material as it does not promote the ColoradoScape design principle
Budget Impact
The 2025 program will continue to be funded with revenue generated from watering restriction violations and a portion of funds from the Block 4 surcharge rate. However, these revenues will not cover the entire requested budget line item. Rebates will continue to be processed through account number 211-4330-443.81-10, Conservation Rebates. Should approved applications for rebates exceed the current budget as happened in 2024, then additional funds will be provided through a budget transfer or budget amendment.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Water Conservation Rebate Incentive Program budget to $300,000 and increasing the ColoradoScape rebate to $3.25 per square foot for 2025.
Proposed Motion
“I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title”
Alternative Motions
“I move to approve the resolution as introduced by title, with the following conditions: (list conditions).
“I move to continue this item to the Town Council meeting on _____ date to allow additional time to (list information needed).”
Attachments
Staff Report
Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: 5-Year Average Consumption
Attachment C: Past 5-year Conservation Rebate Funding Summary