[City of Grand Junction] Waterwise Lawn Program Application

Waterwise Lawn Program Application

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Turn your high-water lawn into a low-water landscape! Residents and businesses in the City of Grand Junction Water Service Area with high-water lawns are eligible for this program.

The Waterwise Lawn Program processes applications on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on available funding. Renovations must be completed within six months of approval. Existing lawns converted to rock, low-water grass, or other landscapes are ineligible, as are materials like concrete, artificial turf, water features, and invasive species.

For questions, contact Susan Carter, Water Conservation Specialist, at susan.carter@gjcity.org or 970-256-4187.

1. Choose your program

High-water grass to low-water plants: $2/sq. ft.

High-water grass to low-water grass: $1/sq. ft

Both

2. Property owner name(s):

3. Email of applicant(s):

4. Phone number of applicant(s):

5. Address for lawn transformation:

6. Have you attended a training session with the Water Conservation Specialist or completed the Smart Watering Program? If yes, please indicate the name of the class and date.

7. List the amount (square feet) of high-water lawn that will be replaced. 300 - 2,000 square feet for residential. 300-5,000 square feet non-residential. List the amount (square feet) of either low-water grass or low-water plants that will replace this area.

8. Anticipated cost projections (total and by square foot) for removal of turf and replacement.

9. Does the anticipated cost you provided also include the following? Please select the options that apply.

Contracted labor

Volunteer time

Replacement material; consulting, third-party, design, etc.

To obtain grant funding, we need to estimate water savings for each site after the first three years. The Water Conservation Specialist will calculate these savings using water budget calculations and past usage records. Future water usage will also be monitored to evaluate savings.

10. Is there a current irrigation control clock? If yes, please indicate the brand and model.

11. Are you considering automating your irrigation system? You may be eligible for other rebates.

12. List the current irrigation system details and anticipated upgrades:

13. List the anticipated replacement materials (plant or grass type and mulch):

14. Upload preliminary photos of the project. (Pictures of the areas you want to work on before any changes.)

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15. Attach a current site map, satellite image, or drawing. Label plant species, defensible space, materials, buildings, and other structures, preferably to scale.

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16. What is the expected vegetation replacement percentage? Areas for conversion must have at least 50% living plants and under 10% weeds during inspection.

17. Expected start date of renovation:

18. Estimated finish date of renovation:

19. Do you agree to maintain the recommended Waterwise Landscape for at least five years?

Renovations must be completed within six months. Seeded grass areas should be ready for inspection in six to eight weeks, with under 10 percent weeds. Planted landscapes are ready once planting, irrigation, and mulching are done. Contact the Water Conservation Specialist for extension requests due to emergencies.

20. Upload a complete W-9 form.

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Rebates over $600 are taxable income. Participants receiving more than $600 in water rebates will get a 1099 form for that tax year.

Thank you for your application.

Please allow up to two weeks for your application to be reviewed by the Water Conservation Specialist.