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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 Partnership Agreement, City of Bozeman and Environmental Protection Agencyr: r~;~ ~N~1-t~~-c~~~~~c Section 1: EPA 1Nate~°Senses"' Proclram Goals Oiv1ES control 1Jurnhcr 1U4{I-U1%7., Apprn~~al Exl.~ires U7/31/2C)lU Parfinership Agreemenfi: Promotional Partners The EPA WaterSense program goals are to use water resources more efficiently to preserve them for future generations and reduce water and wastewater infrastructure costs by reducing unnecessary water consumption. Through WaterSense, EPA will provide reliable information on high-performing water-efficient products and practices, raise awareness about the importance of water efficiency, ensure water_efficient product performance, help consumers dif- ferentiateamong products and programs that use less water, promote innovation in product development, and sup- port state and local water efficiency efforts. Section 11: Partnership Pledge As an EPA WaterSense program partner, The City of Bozeman g (name of or anization) shares EPA's goals as outlined above and is proud to commit to the following activities to further these goals: 1. Promote the value of water efficiency and WaterSense labeled products and programs on an ongoing basis as an easy and desirable option far water users in our purview, such as customers, residents, businesses, and institutions, to reduce water usage. Promotional partners must also complete the promotional plan checklist, which will be sent to the partner organization upon completion of this agreement. 2. As appropriate, encourage eligible constituents, members, or affiliates to participate as partners in the EPA WaterSense program. 3. Promote the value of water efficiency and WaterSense labeled products on an ongoing basis as an easy and desir- able option far residents and businesses to reduce water usage. Where feasible, sponsor rebate programs or other public events to promote WaterSense labeled products and the benefits of water efficiency. 4. For utilities and governments: Provide EPA with data far utility/government region or service area on gallons of water sold per year (or other time period partner specifies), price per gallon, gallons of wastewater treated per year (or other time period partner specifies) and aggregate data on any rebates offered far WaterSense labeled prod- uctsand programs (e.g., total number of rebates processed). For applicable trade assodatians: Provide aggre- gate data to EPA on market share of WaterSense labeled products and programs in relevant industry. Compile data submitted by members who are also WaterSense partners into a summary report to assist EPA in evaluating market trends and the success of the WaterSense program, without disclosing any proprietary information from members. 5. Adhere to WaterSense logo, partner logo, and label guidelines and ensure that authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, distributors, and subcontractors, also comply. Help EPA maintain program integrity by alert- ing EPA to possible misuse(s) of the WaterSense logo or label. 6. Feature the WaterSense logo on Web site and in other promotional materials. Grant the EPA WaterSense program permission to include partner's name an a list of participating partners on the WaterSense Web site, program materials, and announcements. Partners understand that from time to time, EPA will be interested in profiling partner accomplishments in case studies and articles. If selected for such promotion, partners will have the opportunity to provide input and review the final product prior to release to the public in EPA printed or Web documents. Further, the partner understands that EPA might refer media contacts interested in publicizing water efficiency to partners for information about products and accomplishments. Section 111: PPA 1NaterScnse Program's Commitments tra Partners 1. Develop national specifications for water-efficient products and programs through an open, public process. 2. Increase awareness of the WaterSense brand by distributing key messages on the benefits of labeled products and programs, and the importance of water efficiency. 3. Provide current EPA WaterSense program news, information, and reference documents (via the program Web site, helpline, a-mail, or other means), including a listing of labeled products and programs on the Web site. EPA Form Number 6100-06 4. Provide WaterSense program partners with public recognition for their involvement in the program and role in protecting the environment through online listing of partners, special awards, and other efforts. This recognition includes, but is not limited to listing partners labeled products and programs on the EPA WaterSense Web site. 5. Respond swiftly to partner requests for information or clarification on EPA WaterSense program policies. 6. Provide materials, templates, and logo for promotional use, consistent with the WaterSense program guidelines. 7. Review prepress promotional items, draft Web sites, packaging or other materials that use the WaterSense logo and/or label, upon request. Section 1V: General Terms and Disclaimers 1. The partner will not construe, claim, or imply that its participation in the EPA WaterSense program constitutes fed- eral government (EPA) approval, acceptance, or endorsement of anything other than the partner's commitment to the program. 2. The partner understands that the activities it undertakes in connection with the program are voluntary and not intended to provide services to the federal government. As such, the partner will not submit a claim for compensa- tion to any federal agency. 3. The partner and the EPA WaterSense Program will assume good faith as a general principle for resolving conflict and will seek to resolve all matters informally, sa as to preserve maximum public confidence in the program. 4. Failure to comply with any of the terms of this partnership agreement can result in its termination and cessation of access to the benefits of the program, including use of the program marks. 5. The EPA WaterSense program will actively pursue resolution of noncompliance related to the use of the program marks. 6. Both parties concur that this agreement is wholly voluntary and may be terminated by either party at any time, and for any reason, with no penalty. Termination will begin effective immediately upon written notice to or from the EPA WaterSense program. Upon termination of this agreement, partners agree to remove program marks in a timely manner, consistent with the WaterSense logo, partner logo, and label guidelines. To be completed by EPA Authorized EPA Representative (printed Warne): Title: Director, Municipal Support Division E-mail: _watersense a~7epa.gov Signature: Date: To be completed by portner Authorized Partner Representative' (printed name): Kaaren Jacobson Title: Mayor E-mail: kjacobson@bozeman.net g .e..-~ ,~ ~.~ ~D~.1't. ~Ld 1" O"D g Si nature:. ~~ , ~?~-~ - - ~.,. _ ~--~---~ __ ---- Date: W ~'~. ~ ...._.. Organization1 Name: The City o Bozeman Number of employees: 336 Industry/SIC/NAIC5 code: Municipality Primary Contact: Dr./M r./Mrs./Ms. Mr- Brian Weaston Suffix: Title: Project Engineer Dept: Engineering E-mail: bheaston@bazeman.net Address: P.O. Box 1230 City/State/ZIP: Bozeman, MT 59771-1230 County: Gallatin Web site: ~ bozeman.net Telephone: 406-582-2280 Fax: 40fi-5$2-2263 Alternate Telephone: N/A Primary function: Ll Communications/Public Affairs ~] Technical ^ Other: Haw did you find out about this program? Ll Web site C] Referral, Name: ^ Periodical ^ Workshop, Sponsor: ^ Mailing ^ Other: 'The Authorized Partner Representative should be a person in the organization with signing authority (e.g., vice president). EPA Form Number 6100-06 Submit the Partnership Agreement (rewriteable PDF) to WaterSense via: Fax: (703) 841-1440 Mail; WaterSense, c/o ERG, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201 Electronically: Ifyou have Adobe Acrobat Standard or Professional, you can fill out the farm electronically and a-mail it to: watersensl~„~w. Acrobat Reader users must print forms after filling them out and fax or mail them in. Please contact the WaterSense Helpline at (866) WTR-SENSE (987-7367) if you have any questions about eligibility, partnership, or for general program inquiries. After signing, EPA will send partners an executed copy of this agreement. The public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 8 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of auto- mated collection techniques to the birector, Collection Strategies pivision, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, p.C. 20460. Include the PMB control number in any correspondence. po not send the completed Partnership Agreement to this address. EPA Form Number 6100-06 pMR Control Nun~hcr JU4{)-U>'72 Approval F?.xpires U1/31/2otU for t)ti]ities, Cotnmur~ities, and Qrgarliration5 I: P;1 ~~~~''~~~~~~~~ Promotional Plan Checklist Please complete and submit with a signed WaterSense promotional partnership agreement. Section 1: Mari<eting Contact lnfarmation Qrganizatian Name:' The City of Bozeman Main Promotional or Marketing Contact (for questions regarding this plan): Name: Brian Heaston Telephone: 406-582-2280 Fax: 406-582-2263 Number of residential customers in service area:' ~36,000 E-mail: bheaston@bozeman.net Section 11: 1NaterSense Branding and Loga Use As we build a national brand for water efficiency, WaterSense invites its promotional partners to use the WaterSense Ingo, messages, and materials in outreach and educational activities promoting water-efficient products and practices in a manner consistent with WaterSense guidelines. In which of the following areas do you plan to use the WaterSense logo and/or label for promotional purposes? 0 Consumer education and outreach campaign ~ Community events and/or retail promotions D Web site d Rebate program that refers to the WaterSense label (please describe below) D Bill stuffers, brochures, or other constituent communications ^ Advertising/public service announcements (please specify which and where they will be placed) ~ Turnkey outreach campaign with WaterSense brand (please describe below) 0 Schools, institutions, or commercial outreach ^ Other (please describe in detail below) Rebate Program: Envision WaterSense products for rebate programs with higher monetary incentives than non-labeled products. Turnkey: City water conservation program is in its infancy and WaterSense will likely be relied upon heavily in getting the program off and running, specifically in reference to website materials and community marketing. 'Please use the same organization name used on your partnership agreement. If you do not yet have a partnership agreement, please contact us at (86G) WTR-SENSE (987-7367) to complete one. For utilities only. EPA Form Number 6100-OS Section 111: Promotional Efifiorts and Plans WaterSense would like to know more abnut your current and planned water_efficiency outreach efforts to assess how we can best serve our partners, Please include activities such as education campaigns, rebates, irrigation audits, ar other programs that focus on specific indoor or outdoor water use. 1) What activities or incentive programs do you currently conduct to educate consumers/businesses about water efficiency? (If you have a Web page for your water efficiency program, please provide the URL.) A Toilet replacement rebate program is in the works, but has not been formally launched. Consumer education has been limited to bill stuffers in the past. Conservation web page has yet to be formulated 2) What new activities ar incentive programs will you consider conducting to educate consumers/businesses about WaterSense? WaterSense toilet replacement rebate program; WaterSense showerhead giveaway (once approved products are available); WaterSense aerator/flow restrictor giveaway; website information materials; bill stuffers; landscape controller rebate program (once approved products are available); water audits by WaterSense certified individuals. 3) As the program evolves, WaterSense will continue to create tools and materials for partners. We're interested in your feedback; please let us know how we can assist your efforts to promote water efficiency and WaterSense products and programs. ^ Template promotional tools, such as: © Assistance in technical areas (e.g., performance contracting) U Case studies of successful promotional efforts ^ Partnerships with government, retail, or nonprofit programs ^ Dther: Sulamit the Promotional Checklist (rewriteable PDF) to WaterSense via: Fax: (703) 841-1440 Mail: WaterSense, c/o ERG, 2300 Wilson Blvd, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22201 Electronically: If you have Adobe Acrobat Standard or Professional, you can fill out the form electronically and a-mail it to: wa ~~S.~.C~1?a~~. Acrobat Reader users must print forms after filling them out and fax or mail them in. Please contact the WaterSense Helpline at (866) WTR-SENSE (987-7367) if you have any questions about eligibility, partnership, or for general program inquiries. The public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 13 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of auto- mated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 2046D. Include the OMe control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed promotional plan checklist to this address. EPA Farm Number 6100-06