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Rachio 3 Smart Irrigation Controller Details: <br />•Smart irrigation controllers can reduce water use by up to 50%. <br />•Irrigation system is controlled through a smart phone app and home wi-fi. App <br />allows users to easily make adjustments to watering zones, schedules, and <br />controller settings. App updates for Apple and Android are ongoing. <br />•Installation takes less than 30 minutes and matches the existing wiring on <br />homeowner’s current irrigation controller. <br />•Rachio app monitors local weather and adjusts irrigation run times accordingly. <br />•Watering is customized to account for plant types, soil types, slope, and <br />evaporation to ensure that plants are only getting as much water as they need. <br />•Controllers have a 2 year warranty. <br />•Controllers typically have a 10-15 year lifespan. <br />Program Details: <br />1. The City will purchase 100 controllers at $189.99 each, using money from the <br />Water Utility Fund. <br />2.These controllers will be available to residents on a first-come first-served basis at <br />the discounted rate of $38 each (20% of the cost). <br />3.We can compare water usage for properties that participate in the program to <br />measure the program’s impact. <br />4.Program will be available for water utility customers that have an existing <br />irrigation system and will be limited to one controller per address. <br />The Environmental Board recommended implementation of the Smart Irrigation <br />Controller program at their January 27, 2021 meeting. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Staff is requesting City Council direction to implement the Smart Irrigation Controller <br />program. <br />Attachments <br />Item 4A, Draft Application for Smart Irrigation Controller