HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-008 - Resolution - Water Conservation GrantCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 26-08
APPROVING WATER CONSERVATION GRANT REBATE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has been promoting water conservation efforts, partially
through implementation of a smart irrigation controller program that began in 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council offers a Water Efficiency Grant under the Legacy
Amendment Clean Water Fund for use in municipal water efficiency programs to offer rebates
or grants to customers of the municipal water supply system to replace specified water using
devices with approved devices that use substantially less water; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes was awarded $22,000 to be used by June 30, 2026 for eligible
water efficiency devices, such as US EPA WaterSense labelled smart irrigation controllers; and
WHEREAS, the City is looking to expand the grant program by adding eligible items and by
creating a rebate program to promote additional water conservation practices,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes:
That the Water Conservation Rebate Program is approved, and directs staff to develop the
necessary policies and procedures to provide the rebate.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 12th day of January 2026.
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Ro R ferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Roberta Colotti, City Clerk