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<br />percentage of systems falling below industry standards of efficiency in regards to <br />distribution uniformities, pressure, and root depths for systems in each community <br />participating in the program. Included is an analysis of water use histories and estimates <br />of the percentage of over or under watering that has occurred on properties audited in the <br />program. Other findings are reported on as they arise during data analysis. Evaluations <br />that clients submit of the program are reviewed to see how favorable the program was <br />received, what changes are reported made following an audit, and what recommendations <br />are given for program improvements. Presentations are made to appropriate parties <br />including the CWCB, city councils and municipal staff on the methodology and benefits <br />ofinigation audits as well as the results from the year's program. <br /> <br />(' <br />, <br /> <br />Grant Request <br /> <br />The Center for ReSource Conservation is asking for a grant from the CWCB to operate <br />its 2006 audit program and conduct analysis of the effectiveness of the program based on <br />previous year's audits (Phase II). The amount of the grant request is $77,290. The tasks <br />involved and money requested is as follows: <br /> <br />Scope of Work - 2006 Irrigation program <br /> <br />( . <br /> <br />Task', :;,. . -.;:::: ':': <br />Task 1: Hiring of Auditors <br />completed 5/20/06 <br /> <br />Task 2: Prepare & Conduct <br />Field Audits <br />completed 8/18/06-50% <br />completion of project. <br /> <br />( <br />'- <br /> <br />-. 'DUCT/ptiiJIl"':",';:':",'; ....::.. :'- ' . <br />-Solicit, interview and hire auditors for the <br />program. <br /> <br />-Train auditors and assure qualifications to <br />conduct audits (by the CLIA- Kara Csibrik). <br />However the auditors will not become <br />certified by the Irrigation Association as <br />CLIA's; <br />-Purchase supplies such as t-shirts for <br />program advertising and auditor <br />identification, cell phones for communicating <br />with clients, fellow auditors, the program <br />assistant and program manager. <br />- Website scheduling software is designed. <br />This is a on-line scheduling tool that will be <br />transferable to other entities wishing to set up <br />similar programs in their area. It will be <br />included in the final product of this grant. <br />-Catch cups to measure water output in <br />system as well as other necessary auditing <br />supplies are purchased. <br /> <br />Cost. . <br />$2,730 <br />funded <br />by cities <br />and <br />CRC <br /> <br />$121,129 <br />funded <br />by cities <br />and <br />CRC <br /> <br />11 <br />