File #: 23-0133    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Health and Human Services Status: Passed
File created: 1/31/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 2/15/2023 Final action: 2/15/2023
Title: Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fulton County and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) for continued participation in the District-wide Multi-family High Efficiency (HET) Toilet Rebate Program administered by the MNGWPD and pursuant to the requirements of the MNGWPD's Water Resource Management Plan, in the amount of $25,000.00, for one year; to authorize the Chairman to execute each agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form and make modifications as necessary to protect the County's interests prior to execution; and for other purposes effective upon execution. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 2 - MNGWPD Water Resources Management Plan (December 2022), 2. Exhibit 1 - Fulton County Multi-Family MOA 2023, 3. 2023-0133

DEPARTMENT
Public Works

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Fulton County and the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) for continued participation in the District-wide Multi-family High Efficiency (HET) Toilet Rebate Program administered by the MNGWPD and pursuant to the requirements of the MNGWPD's Water Resource Management Plan, in the amount of $25,000.00, for one year; to authorize the Chairman to execute each agreement and related documents; to authorize the County Attorney to approve as to form and make modifications as necessary to protect the County's interests prior to execution; and for other purposes effective upon execution. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Emergency Water Conservation Measures (Board Item #07-0889) outlined a three-phased plan designed to encourage customers to reduce water usage. In addition to the three-phased plan, the Board agreed to participate in the toilet retrofit rebate program.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?

IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works recommends approval of a MOA for continued participation in the MNGWPD's Multi-family High Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate Program as outlined in the MNGWPD's Water Resource Management Plan. The program applies to multi-family homes (e.g. apartments, townhomes, and condominiums) built prior to 1993 and is administered by the MNGWPD similar to the single-family toilet rebate program.

On March 16, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the 5th MOA with the MNGWPD (Board Item # 22-0175) allowing for Fulton County...

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