Res 2021-134/approving the submittal of the amended 2019 revised Water Conservation and Drought Response Plan to the Texas Water Development Board

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5.14 Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Rebate Program In 2013 the City implemented an irrigation system evaluation program. Through this program the City provides free irrigation system check-ups for residential and commercial water customers to insure their irrigation systems are operating efficiently. The evaluation includes checking for leaks, making sure heads are adjusted properly, checking pressure, and making sure the controller is set properly. In 2017 the City launched the Soil Saver Rebate Program to encourage development of healthy, drought -tolerant soils. The program includes rebates for core aeration, compost application and use of mulch, and is open to all City of San Marcos water customers. In 2020 the City implemented a Grass Removal Rebate to encourage single-family water customers to replace water -intensive lawn areas with low or no -water use alternatives such as xeriscape beds, decorative stone, pervious patis and artivcial turf grass. 6.0 Implementation, Tracking and Enforcement The Water Conservation Plan is implemented by the Water/Wastewater Utilities Director and conservation staff. Funding for water conservation programs is provided through water rates. The water conservation program is tracked both as a whole and individually for each program. GPCD is the primary method of tracking success of the conservation program overall. Individual programs are tracked through measured or estimated water savings when possible, or through participation rates or other means. Water conservation program information is reported annually to the TWDB. City of San Marcos water conservation ordinances are enforced by the Water/Wastewater Utilities Director and conservation staff, code compliance officers, the San Marcos Police Department and Municipal Court, and other City employees as appropriate. First offenses generally receive a verbal or written notice of violation, along with public education materials. Repeat offenses may result in assessment of civil penalties, misdemeanor fines, and suspension of water service.