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Farmers Branch committee outlines spring volunteer events, discusses composting, water-rebate uptake and smart-meter rollout
Summary
Members reviewed volunteer staffing for Earth Day, Fishing Fun and a May 9 Cooks Creek cleanup, discussed tree-giveaway vendor searches and composting workshop attendance, and received an update that the water-billing/software integration is expected by summer.
The Farm Sustainability Committee reviewed an event calendar and volunteer needs for several spring and fall programs, discussed waste-diversion and composting outreach, and received an update on planned water-usage software and outreach materials.
Staff said the city will rely on committee volunteers for fall programs such as the tree giveaway once a vendor is selected; Texas Trees Foundation no longer runs the giveaway, so staff will issue requests for quotes and seek a vendor this spring. Staff reported 136 water-toilet rebate applications and 17 irrigation checkup applications to date and encouraged outreach at…
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