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Rebate Offer The City is offering $.50 per square foot of turf removed, per site with a maximum of $500 per Single-Family residence (equivalent to 1,000 square feet converted area) Offer is limited to one rebate per City of Modesto water account. Customers may remove more turf area than is covered by the rebate program, but the per site maximum rebate amount will still apply. Application and Inspection Process Customers must submit an application to the City and provide a photo, a drawing of the plan for the area to be converted (rough sketch okay), and a list of the low-water-use plants to be used. Customers must consent to Pre- and Post- Inspection site visits by the City of Modesto Water Conservation staff in order to apply and qualify for the Turf Replacement rebate. At the Pre-Inspection visit, City staff will measure the proposed conversion area and verify that the site meets the program’s terms and conditions. If approved, the City will mail the customer a Notice to Proceed. Lawn conversions must be completed within 60 days of the date of the Notice to Proceed. To ensure water savings are achieved, the converted area must remain in compliance with the program terms and conditions for a period of five years following receipt of the rebate. An applicant may be charged part or the entire rebate amount at the City’s discretion if the terms or conditions have been violated. At Post-Inspection, applicant must provide a list of plants, hardscape, and artificial turf materials used in the conversion. If conversion fails inspection, applicant will be given thirty (30) days to bring the project into compliance. Following the Post-Inspection visit, and up on final approval by the City’s Water Conservation staff, the City will issue a rebate to the applicant within four to six weeks. Terms and Conditions Program is open to all homeowners whose property is served by the City of Modesto’s Water System. Applicant’s account must be in good standing. Lawn areas to be converted must be currently maintained and in healthy condition. Lawns already removed at the time of pre- inspection are not eligible for rebate. Landscaping Requirements for Converted Area: Plants – must be drought tolerant and adapted to our climate. Helpful resources for water wise plant selection are available at: http://www.modestogov.com/pwd/water/conservation/links.asp All planting areas must have a minimum of three inches of mulch. Hardscape – must be of permeable material decomposed granite.) Impermeable materials such as concrete are not allowed as part of the conversion area. Artificial Grass – must be installed by a licensed contractor in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Installation must be permeable to water and air. Only polyethylene and nylon artificial turf products are eligible for rebate. Patio carpet and other “Astroturf” type products are not eligible. Irrigation System – if used for the converted area must be low- volume drip. The system must be in good working order, free of leaks and malfunctions. If only part of the lawn is converted, the new planting area must be irrigated on a separate valve from the remaining lawn. Sprinkler system for the remaining lawn must be modified to avoid spray onto the converted area. If you are interested in applying for the Residential Turf Replacement Program rebate, please call the City of Modesto Water Services Division at (209) 342-2246 to schedule a Pre-Inspection visit. A Water Conservation staff member will inspect and measure your conversion area. Do not remove lawn until you receive the Notice to Proceed and pre-approved Application from the City. The City of Modesto is offering rebates to our residential water customers who replace their grass with drip-irrigated low-water-use plants, permeable hardscape, or polyethylene/nylon artificial turf products. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The City reserves the right to terminate this program at any time, for any reason. Residential Turf Rep