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Boulder City staff outlines turf-removal rebates and upcoming golf-course overuse charges
Summary
Staff reported about a dozen parkway turf-rebate applications (two complete, ten in progress), explained overuse charges in Title 9, Chapter 14, Section 10 that will be assessed for calendar year 2026 and billed in 2027, and said collected funds will be used for water-conservation programs.
Joe (staff) presented updates on turf-rebate applications and new overuse charges tied to city code. He reported roughly a dozen parkway applications for turf rebates (two projects completed and about ten in progress) and said the municipal golf course’s turf-removal/irrigation project is scheduled to start in November and be completed in calendar year 2027.
On overuse charges, staff cited the municipal code (Title 9, Chapter 14, Section 10) and explained that charges will be assessed on a per-meter basis for overages recorded during calendar year 2026 and will be applied in 2027. Depending on the percent of overuse, the code establishes multipliers ranging from two to eight times the baseline amount. Staff said that revenue from those charges is designated for water-conservation purposes, including turf-rebate programs, smart irrigation meters, and efficient irrigation systems.
Committee members raised concerns about trees in parkways that could be harmed by turf removal and asked about waivers; staff said the city has applied for a waiver for all parkways and is coordinating with SNWA on tree-preservation measures. Staff also confirmed the municipal golf course will remain on potable water (not being converted to raw water) to help maintain reservoir turnover and water quality.
No formal vote was taken on turf removal; staff requested time to complete planned work and report progress.
