Agenda 07/09/2019 Item #16C 2 (Mobile Irrigation Lab program funding)07/09/2019
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to participate in the Collier Soil and Water Conservation District’s Mobile
Irrigation Lab program and provide partial program funding in the amount of $20,000 annually.
OBJECTIVE: To promote sustainability and conservation of Collier County’s water resources by
providing public education and on-site irrigation system assessments.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Mobile Irrigation Lab (MIL) is a voluntary, non -regulatory service initiated
by the Collier Soil and Water Conservation District approximately 17 years ago. The program was
developed to assess residential irrigation systems and educate homeowners regarding proper operation
and maintenance of their irrigation systems. The funding request will provide for 40 on -site evaluations
and follow-ups. If approved, it is envisioned that the on-site evaluations will be focused on educating
residential potable and reclaimed water users who may be irrigating in excess. The MIL would also
participate in several general outreach events, such as HOA meetings and hazardous waste roundups. The
Collier Soil and Conservation District has a display and prepared educational materials to support proper
irrigation and fertilization techniques.
The benefits of participation in the MIL program include water conservation, reduction in fertilizer usage
and runoff associated with over-watering. Participation in the program also provides direct benefit to
Collier County Water-Sewer District customers in the form of utility bill reduction.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding is available in, and is consistent with, the proposed FY20 budget.
Participation will begin in FY20 pending approval of that budget. The source of funding is Collier County
Water-Sewer Operating Fund (408). The total annual estimated amount for MIL program participation is
$20,000. Total MIL program funding is $60,000 per year.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for Board approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this
executive summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners, Ex-officio the Governing Board of
the Collier County Water-Sewer District, recommends participation in the Collier Soil and Water
Conservation District’s Mobile Irrigation Lab program and authorizes partial program funding in the
amount of $20,000 annually.
Prepared By: Beth Johnssen, Wastewater Director, Public Utilities Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.C.2
Doc ID: 9411
Item Summary: Recommendation to participate in the Collier Soil and Water Conservation
District’s Mobile Irrigation Lab program and provide partial program funding in the amount of $20,000
annually.
Meeting Date: 07/09/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Division Director - Wastewater – Wastewater
Name: Beth Johnssen
06/19/2019 10:21 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Wastewater – Wastewater
Name: Beth Johnssen
06/19/2019 10:21 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Utilities Department Sarah Hamilton Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 06/19/2019 11:49 PM
Public Utilities Operations Support Joseph Bellone Additional Reviewer Completed 06/21/2019 9:52 AM
Public Utilities Department George Yilmaz Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 06/24/2019 2:10 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 06/26/2019 1:55 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Wells Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 06/26/2019 4:10 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 06/27/2019 1:17 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 06/27/2019 1:54 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 07/09/2019 9:00 AM
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