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Smart Irrigation Controller Program About the Discount Program In an effort to help residents save money by saving water, the City of Hugo has created the Smart Irriga- tion Controller Program with the help of the Metro- politan Council an the Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment. Through this program, Rachio 3 Irriga- tion Controllers are being offered to homeowners for a discounted price of $50 (retail $200) What is the benefit of a Smart Irrigation Controller? The Rachio 3 Irrigation Controller is Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense certified to save your home at least 20% of your outdoor water use. The controller works by connecting to your home’s WiFi and reading local weather reports and forecasts to decide whether or not your lawn needs additional water. The controller does this automatically and can be controlled by your smartphone! The controller can accommodate up to 8 zones. Most irrigation systems use 8 zones or fewer. To purchase an irrigation controller for $50 by cash or check, visit City Hall while supplies last. 5 2 0 2 1 S M A R T I R R I G A T I O N C O N T R O L L E R P R O G R A M H O W T O P U R C H A S E A C O N T R O L L E R : 1.Complete an application form, which can be found on the back of this page, and write a check for $30, made out to City of Hugo. 2.Either mail in the application and check to Hugo City Hall, or place them in the drop box located near the front doors of City Hall. 3.Once received, City staff will process your application and deliver your irrigation controller to your doorstep! H u g o C i t y H a l l i s o f f e r i n g R a c h i o 3 S m a r t I r r i g a t i o n C o n t r o l l e r s f o r $3 0 ! *Re tai l v a l u e of $2 3 0 * F or mo r e in fo r mati on Ca ll : 6 5 1 -762 -6 3 1 1 V is i t : www.c i .h ugo .m n .u s /20 20 g ran t Smart Irrigation Controller Application Hugo City Hall ● 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 ● (651) 762-630 ● www.ci.hugo.mn.us/2020grant Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Applicant: _______________________________________________ FOR OFFICIAL OFFICE USE ONLY Property Address:_________________________________________ Staff Approval: _________________ City: __________________ State: ____________ Zip: ____________ Date: ________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Irrigation Number: _____________ Cell: ____________________________________________________ Cash: □ OR Check: □ Email: ___________________________________________________ Check Number: ________________ Are you connected to City water? Yes: □ No: □ Receipt Number: _______________ My signature indicates that the information provided is true, I have read and understood the grant program guidelines, and that I comply with the City of Hugo grant program requirements. I will allow a representative of the City of Hugo to verify the installation if requested. Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES • Must be a resident of the City of Hugo. • Must be connected to City water. • Must currently have a functional irrigation controller. • The existing controller must have been installed prior to 2019. • Must have a smartphone (necessary to program and to operate the controller). • Must have in-home Wi-Fi strength at your existing controller by making sure that your smartphone picks up at least two bars. Failure to have sufficient Wi- Fi at the controller location may result in compatibility or functionality issues with your controller. • Installation and programming of your new controller is the responsibility of the property owner. • The City reserves the right to inspect the irrigation controller for proper installation. • Smart controllers will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and at the discretion of the City of Hugo. The City reserves the right to refuse any application for any reason it sees fit. • Limit one controller per property address. • If your controller is located outside, you will need to purchase an outdoor enclosure. The City is not responsible for providing an outdoor enclosure. • The City is not responsible for sensor performance or water savings. No warranty or guarantee is provided. • The City has the right to discontinue or amend the grant program at any time. • All applications must be completed and turned in at Hugo City Hall. Pet Waste Pollutants from improperly disposed pet waste may be washed into storm sewers by rain or melting snow. When pet waste is washed into lakes or streams the waste decays, using up oxygen and some- times releasing ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia combined with warm tem- peratures can kill fish. Most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which make water unsafe for swimming and drinking. Pet wastes may not be the largest or most toxic pollutant in urban waterways, but it is one of the many little sources of pollution that add up to a big problem. Fortunately there are some things we can all do to help keep our water clean. It’s pet owner’s responsibility to “scoop the poop” but it’s a small price to pay to protect our water quality. (Ordinance No. 2023-520 Sec 10-38) Grass Clippings The City maintains many stormwater ponds, control struc- tures, ditches, and wetlands. We ask residents to help us keep these features in good condition, please do not blow grass clippings into the roadways or stormwater ponds. These clippings decompose and turn into phosphorus which cause algae blooms in the ponds. If you live on a stormwater feature and you notice a structure is plugged please call (651) 762-6301 so maintenance crews can remove the obstruction. Watering Restrictions - What Are They? Property owners within the City using water from the City of Hugo’s municipal water system, may only water lawns, trees or other vegetation on an odd-even basis. Specifically, property addresses which end in an odd number may only water on odd calendar days. Properties having ad- dresses which end in an even number may only water on even calendar days. An exemption from the odd-even restriction of up to 30 days is available for new sod, seed, or plantings. You may call Hugo City Hall at (651) 762-6300 to be added to a 30-day exemption list. 2 0 2 1 S M A R T I R R I G A T I O N C O N T R O L L E R P R O G R A M H O W T O P U R C H A S E A C O N T R O L L E R : 1.Complete an application form, which can be found on the back of this page, and write a check for $30, made out to City of Hugo. 2.Either mail in the application and check to Hugo City Hall, or place them in the drop box located near the front doors of City Hall. 3.Once received, City staff will process your application and deliver your irrigation controller to your doorstep! H u g o C i t y H a l l i s o f f e r i n g R a c h i o 3 S m a r t I r r i g a t i o n C o n t r o l l e r s f o r $3 0 ! *R e t a i l v a l u e o f $2 3 0 * For more inform a t i o n Call : 6 5 1 -7 6 2 -6 3 1 1 V is i t : ww w .c i.h u g o .m n .u s /2 0 2 0 gran t