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Utilities report: district utility costs near $4.7M annually; LED and turf‑removal projects underway
Summary
Operations presented five‑year utility trends: rising costs (about $4.7M annually), increased water (outdoor use >75%), steady electricity and declining natural gas; an energy performance contract is replacing lighting with LEDs and plumbing work is scheduled, and the district is pursuing grants and electric-bus charging infrastructure.
The board received the annual utilities and energy-department report. Operations staff summarized five-year trends and current projects intended to reduce ongoing utility costs and support sustainability.
Key points: - District-wide annual utility costs are roughly $4.7 million, with water, electricity, natural gas and administrative fees included; waste costs have risen over $200,000 in the last…
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