Rebate Application for Indoor, Non-Potable Rainwater Harvesting Systems * Required

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1 Rebate Application for Indoor, n-potable Rainwater Harvesting Systems * Required Project Description Ecology Action is implementing a Proposition 84 Stormwater Planning and Monitoring Grant from the State Water Resources Control Board, the Monterey Bay Regional Low Impact Development and Incentives Program. The grant provides rebates of up to $10,000 to permit and construct the first indoor, non-potable rainwater harvesting systems in the Monterey Bay area that comply with the 2013 California Uniform Plumbing Code Chapter 17. Allowed indoor, non-potable uses of harvested rainwater from roof surfaces include toilet and urinal flushing and clothes washing. Residential, public, and commercial property owners are encouraged to apply for grant rebate funds. Applications must be submitted electronically at: Rainwater harvesting systems installed with grant rebate funds will participate in a water quality and water use monitoring program. The goals of the monitoring program are to determine the most cost-effective treatment options for meeting water quality standards for indoor, non-potable rainwater harvesting systems and to evaluate the potential of indoor, non-potable rainwater harvesting systems to reduce potable water demand from surface and groundwater resources. Questions about the indoor, non-potable rainwater harvesting rebate program can be directed to Sherry Lee Bryan, (831) , sbryan@ecoact.org Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. 1 of 15

2 Project Timeline and Application Deadline *Application deadline is December 1, 2013 *Applicant Selection and Contractor Bidding - December 2013/January 2014 *Design and Permit Application Submission - January-March 2014 *Project Construction and Final Permitting - April-August 2014 *Project Monitoring - August 2014-December 2015 Rebate Application Requirements Successful project applicants must: * Submit a completed application electronically by the application deadline, December 1, 2013 * Agree to all Terms and Conditions on the Statement of Commitment page of the application. * Agree to pay 20% of the total system cost and any capital costs exceeding $10,000. * Participate in the project monitoring program * Submit the following supporting documents (pdf or jpg format) to sbryan@ecoact.org by the application deadline, December 1, A concept site plan - Scanned copies of receipts or invoices for rainwater harvesting system materials and/or labor purchased after 2/17/2009 (if applicable) Applicant Contact Information 1. Applicant/Primary Contact Name * First and Last 2. Applicant/Primary Contact Phone Number * 3. Applicant/Primary Contact * 4. Applicant Mailing Address * City, State, Zip 2 of 15

3 5. What is the applicant's relationship to the property? * Property Owner Property Manager/Licensed Agent Licensed Contractor Employee of n-profit/public Agency/Business Consultant/Architect Property/Site Information 6. Property Address * 7. City & Zip Code * 8. Property APN # (Assessors Parcel Number) * Monterey County APN# look up available at Santa Cruz County APN# look-up available at: 9. Name of Water Utility/District Supplying Water to the Property * If the property's ONLY source of potable water is well water, write in 'private well'. If your well water comes from a small (private) water system, write in 'small water system' 3 of 15

4 10. What is the applicant's intended use of harvested rainwater? * Please note that grant rebates will NOT fund rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation. Select all intended uses that apply. Toilet Flushing Urinal Flushing Clothes Washing 11. What is the total catchment area (square feet) of the section of the roof that you plan to harvest rainwater from? * Enter whole numbers, no commas. See the graphic below for instructions on how to calculate the footprint of the catchment that will determine the area from which water will be collected. Include the footprint of porches and overhang of eves of the building if applicable. Indicate the roof catchment area on your submitted site plan. 12. What material is the roof catchment surface made of? * Metal Gravel Asphalt Shingle Wood or Cedar Shake Copper 4 of 15

5 13. Are there any trees that are adjacent to or drop debris on the roof catchment surface? * 14. If the answer to question #13 (above) is YES, please list the species or common name and approximate height of the tree(s) Indicate the location and height of trees on your submitted site plan 15. How frequently does the property owner clean roof gutters and downspouts? * t applicable - The roof has no guttering system Every month Twice a year Once a year Every 2-3 years Never 16. Is the property LESS THAN 1/8 mile from the Ocean? * 17. Does the property owner plan to sell the property within the next 3 years? * Don't know 5 of 15

6 18. Property Type * Single Family Residential Property Skip to question 19. Commercial or Multi-Family Property Skip to question 28. Publicly-Owned Property/Government Agency Skip to question 28. n-profit Organization Skip to question 28. Questions for Single Family Residential Applicants 19. When was the home constructed? * Before After 2011 The home is currently being constructed The home has not yet been constructed 20. Does the home have a history of non-compliance with local building codes? 21. Is the home built on a slab foundation? * 22. How many occupants currently live in the home? * of 15

7 23. Are there any seasonal changes or expected changes in the occupancy of the home? * If, please describe under "Other" 24. How many toilets in the home will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * What is the efficiency of toilets in the home that will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * More than 1.6 gal/flush 1.6 gal/flush 1.28 gal/flush 0.8 gal/flush Dual flush t Applicable 26. What is the make and model of the home's current clothes washer? * 27. On average, how many loads of laundry are washed in an average week? * Questions for Commercial, Multi-Family, Public Agency, and n-profit Applicants Skip to question of 15

8 28. When was the building constructed? * Before After 2011 The building is currently being constructed The building has not yet been constructed 29. What is the average building occupancy? * Enter the average # of building occupants 30. What is the maximum building occupancy? * Enter the maximum # of building occupants 31. If known, what is the percentage (%) of female occupants in the building? 32. If known, what is the percentage (%) of male occupants in the building? 33. Are there any seasonal changes or expected changes in the occupancy of the building? * If, please describe under "Other" 34. How many toilets in the building will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * If no toilets will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system, write in the number 0 8 of 15

9 35. What is the efficiency of toilets in the building that will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * More than 1.6 gal/flush 1.6 gal/flush 1.28 gal/flush 0.8 gal/flush Dual flush t Applicable 36. How many urinals in the building will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * If no urinals will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system, write in the number What is the efficiency of urinals in the building that will be flushed by the rainwater harvesting system? * Waterless (no flush required) 0.5 gal/flush 1 gal/flush 1.5 gal/flush 2 gal/flush 3 gal/flush 4.5 gal/flush 5 gal/flush t Applicable 38. List the make and model of clothes washers used in the building that will be connected to the rainwater harvesting system? * If no clothes washers will be connected to the rainwater harvesting system, write in 't Applicable' 9 of 15

10 39. Is the property owner willing to promote the project to non-employee visitors as an educational opportunity? * 40. How many members of the public (non-employees) visit the building annually? * More than Is the property owner willing to use the construction of the project as a training opportunity for contractors and green building professionals? * 42. Is there a meeting room in the building or on the property that can hold a minimum of 30 people? * Project Financing Information The maximum grant rebate amount is $10,000. The property owner is responsible for 20% of the total project cost and any project costs that exceed the maximum grant rebate amount. Any materials or labor paid for by the property owner after February 17, 2009 may be counted toward the 20% match requirement if receipts and invoices are submitted with this application. Labor contributed by property owner(s), volunteers of non-profit organizations, and students receiving academic credit may be counted as in-kind match at a rate of $10/hour, up to $2,500. Skip to question of 15

11 43. Is the property owner willing to pay a minimum of 20% of the total cost to design, permit, and construct the rainwater harvesting system? * t sure 44. How will the required 20% project match be financed by the property owner? * Cash Loans In-kind labor 45. What is the maximum CASH amount that the property owner is willing to pay to construct the indoor, non-potable rainwater harvesting system * Do not count in-kind labor or loan financing $0 up to $1,000 up to $2,500 up to $5,000 up to $10,000 up to $ up to $40, Have any rainwater harvesting system materials or labor been purchased by the property owner/applicant AFTER February 17, 2009? *, Rainwater Harvesting Materials were purchased or installed BEFORE 2/17/ of 15

12 47. If the answer to question #46 was YES, What rainwater harvesting system components have been purchased? Gutters and downspouts Gutter debris screens Downspout debris screens and filters First flush diverter Tank(s) Piping and fittings for tank inlet, overflow vent, and pump connection Electrical, pumps and controls Filtration screens Chlorine, UV, or Ozone disinfection systems Dual Piping Systems Labor for rainwater harvesting system installation Materials or equipment rentals for site preparation 48. If the answer to question #46 was YES, What is the total CASH value of rainwater harvesting system materials and/or labor purchased after February 17, 2009? Enter dollar amount in whole numbers. Do not include dollar signs. 49. If the answer to question #46 was YES, Can the property owner provide copies of receipts and invoices for rainwater harvesting system materials and labor? Submit all materials receipts and contractor invoices to by the application deadline. Scanned copies of invoices and receipts must include a date, the name, address, and phone number of the vendor, and an itemized list of materials/services. Site Plan Requirements A completed application will include a concept site plan submitted to sbryan@ecoact.org by the application deadline. Aerial imagery can be downloaded from Google Earth. The concept site plan must include the following elements: - rth arrow - Outline of the property and APN # - Outline and orientation of the building - Location of laundry room(s) and/or bathrooms within the building 12 of 15

13 - Proposed roof catchment ares(s) - Location of downspouts near proposed roof catchment area(s) - Location and size of any trees adjacent to the building - Proposed location(s) of rainwater harvesting cistern(s) - Location of nearest electrical outlet(s) near proposed location(s) of cistern(s) where a pump could be located. - Proposed path of overflow water from rainwater harvesting cistern(s) - Location and approximate slope of all adjacent impervious and landscaped areas around the proposed location of the rainwater harvesting cistern(s) IF APPLICABLE, please also include: - Stormwater inlets in the vicinity of the proposed location of the rainwater harvesting cistern(s) -Path(s) of existing seasonal or permanent water flows through the site. - Identification of areas of the property that retain water or flood during the rainy season. - Identification of erosion patterns that have been created by flowing water during the rainy season. - Location of undisturbed native vegetation, sensitive habitats and/or endangered species on-site -Trees and vegetation to remain and be protected during construction operations. OPTIONAL (& suggested): Submit up to 3 photographs of each proposed cistern location to further describe site conditions. Skip to "Site Plan Requirements." Example Concept Site Plan Statement of Commitment to the Project - Terms and Conditions I, the applicant, property owner or authorized representative of the property owner, agree to the 13 of 15

14 following terms of conditions if selected to receive financial and technical assistance from the Monterey Bay Regional LID Planning and Incentives Program: Skip to question Pay 20% of the total rainwater harvesting system cost, and any capital costs exceeding $10,000. * I agree 51. Assume responsibility for all future maintenance and operations costs for the life of the rainwater harvesting system as designed. * I agree 52. Respond to all and phone correspondence from Ecology Action and contractors regarding the project within 3 business days. * I agree 53. Hire licensed contractors that pay prevailing wages as required by the project State Water Board grant agreement * Homeowner, student, non-profit applicant in-kind volunteer labor excluded from this provision I agree 54. Provide access to the property to Ecology Action and contractors for the purpose of implementing water quality/water use monitoring from July December * I agree 55. Give permission to Ecology Action to access historical and future water use records from this property's local water utility/district. * I agree 56. Give permission to Ecology Action to publish photos and data from the project in publications, websites, and other forums available to the general public. * The address and GPS coordinates of the property will not be disclosed to the public other than in the context of reporting project monitoring locations and results to the State Water Resources Control Board I agree 14 of 15

15 Please print this form for your records before submitting! All rebate applications must be submitted online. Don't forget to submit supporting documentation by the application deadline, December 1, Supporting documentation includes *A concept site plan *Photos *(If applicable) any receipts or invoices for materials or labor dated after February 17, 2009 Submit supporting documentation (pdf or jpg) to Hard copies can be mailed to mailed to Ecology Action, Attn: Sherry Lee Bryan 877 Cedar St. Suite 240, Santa Cruz, CA Powered by 15 of 15