Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Water Utility to begin preliminary planning and Citizen Advisory Process for a potential future capital project consisting of a water efficiency demonstration home. Costs associated with this planning are sufficiently budgeted within the Water Utility's adopted 2017 operating budget. Any future funding for construction and subsequent phases will be included in the Madison Water Utility's proposed 2018 Capital Budget. The demonstration home and two neighboring residential lots would ultimately be sold to recover construction costs for the project.
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SUBSTITUTE: Authorizing Madison Water Utility to begin the planning and Citizen Advisory Process for a water-efficient demonstration home project.
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PREAMBLE:
Madison Water Utility (MWU) currently owns a large lot at 4724 Spaanem Ave that it plans to subdivide into four lots. One of the lots would continue to be home to a municilpal water well and stand-pipe reservoir, and three of the lots would be residential lots that would ultimately be sold.
This presents a unique opportunity for MWU to embark on an educational campaign aimed at showcasing the latest in home water efficiency and innovation. The "Water House" project would be a demonstration home that features water and energy efficient building systems on display to the public. After a period of public education, the Water House and the neighboring residential lots would be sold to recover construction costs for the project.
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility (MWU) is committed to promoting water conservation to prevent overpumping, manage well drawdown, reduce the city’s carbon footprint, and minimize negative impacts on surface water including our local streams; and
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility (MWU) currently owns a large lot at 4724 Spaanem Ave., which is the location of a municipal well and stand-pipe reservoir; and
WHEREAS, MWU plans to divide the property into four lots, three of which would ...
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