WHY A CAR GIVE-AWAY PROMOTION?
The goal is to raise participation in the Water Conservation Programs.
The expected result is to lower the per-capita use rate of water in Austin.
This saves taxpayers millions of dollars by avoiding or delaying the need
for expanding water treatment capacity and additional payments to LCRA.
IS THE CAR REALLY FREE?
The winner will not have to pay for the car. However, there is a $10 gift
tax they will have to pay, and they will have to pay for the transfer of the
title and for the license tags (total is approximately $300).
PUBLICITY
The winner will need to agree to be a part of the publicity surrounding this program and
the winning of the car.
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD:
The period of eligibility starts on January 1, 2008 and ends
December 31, 2008. Entry forms must be taken to First Texas
Honda and deposited in the drawing barrel prior to close of business on Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
The drawing will be held in February 2009.
HOW TO GET A REGISTRATION FORM:
Registration forms will be distributed to participants after completion
of a qualifying Water Conservation Program. Depending on the program, the
form may be mailed, passed out in person by Water Conservation staff, or picked up at the
Water Conservation office - 625 E. 10th St., Suite 615.
HOW TO REGISTER:
The participant must fill out an official entry form completely and drop it in the
specially marked rainbarrel at First
Texas Honda - 1301 W. Koenig Lane (458-2511). Registration cards are non-transferable.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Primarily, City of Austin residents who are customers of Austin Water
Utility are eligible. Also eligible are customers of water purveyors (MUDs)
that receive their water wholesale from the City of Austin.
To participate in the drawing for the Car, customers must participate in one or more Water
Conservation Programs during the eligibility period. However, if non-customers would like
to participate in the drawing, or for persons who have already participated in water
conservation programs, or for others in general, they may become eligible by attending
a water conservation seminar.
Registrants for the Free Car drawing must be at least 18 years of age.
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE:
The following City of Austin officials and staff are ineligible to win this drawing:
the Mayor, Council members, the City Manager, Assistant City Managers, the City Clerk,
Deputy City Clerks, Council Aides, Municipal Court Clerk, Deputy Municipal Court Clerks,
Municipal Judges (including substitute judges), the City Auditor, Assistants to the City
Auditor, the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorneys, Assistant City Attorneys, Purchasing
Agents and those employees with the authority to purchase vehicles or contract for the
city to purchase vehicles, all department heads, deputy department heads, staff of the
Water Conservation Program/Division of the Austin Water Utility, and the spouse of each
of these. Only one entry is allowed per program completed, per address.
Multiple entries by an individual
(beyond one per program participated in) will result in disqualification.
ABOUT THE CAR:
The car will be a 2009 Honda Hybrid model of the choosing of the winner.
These are high mileage and low emission hybrid electric vehicles. Seating capacity
and body styles vary. More info is available at www.honda.com.
The vehicle is donated by First Texas Honda. Approximate value: $25,000.
ABOUT THE DEALERSHIP:
First Texas Honda is located at 1301
W. Koenig Lane in Austin. Their phone number is
458-2511. Call for directions. First Texas Honda donated the new 2009 Honda Hybrid
vehicle to be given away by the City of Austin as a contribution to the Water
Conservation Program. No tax money or utility money is being used to purchase the
vehicle First Texas Honda is the
oldest Honda dealership in central Texas.
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN FOR ELIGIBILITY:
INFORMATION ON EACH PROGRAM:
Toilet Replacement Program:
If your home was built prior to 1996 and you have not previously replaced your old toilet(s), the City of Austin offers customers the opportunity to replace up to three (3) toilets with new efficient models. Customers may choose from toilets distributed free or at a reduced cost through the City’s voucher program, or purchase toilets on a list of qualifying models for a rebate of the pre-tax cost, up to a specified maximum amount.
WashWise Rebate Program:
Customers can earn rebates from Water Conservation, Austin Energy, and Texas Gas Service for purchasing a qualifying high-efficiency washing machine. These new washing machines use less water and energy, reduce drying times and are gentler on clothes.
Irrigation Audit & Follow-up Repairs Program:
If you have an underground irrigation system, and you use at least 25,000 gallons of water per month during the outdoor watering season, the licensed irrigation system specialists on the City’s Water Conservation staff will conduct a free evaluation of your irrigation system. Thereafter, in order to qualify for the new 2008 Honda Hybrid, you will be required to alter your controller program or repair your system as is recommended by the City. Typical recommendations include reducing pressure in the lines, fixing broken heads and installing a controller(s) that allows you to participate in the 5-day watering schedule. Following these recommendations often saves the homeowner 25-50% on their water bills.
Rainbarrel Program:
The City of Austin Water Conservation Program sells seventy-five (75) gallon rainbarrels customers below cost as a subsidized service. Up to four barrels may be purchased at any one time per installation address. For customers who purchase rainbarrel(s) from another source, the City will provide a rebate of up to $30 per rainbarrel. Customers will receive no more than one entry form per year for participating in this program.
Rainwater Collection System Rebate Program:
For customers who want larger capacity rainwater collection systems for their residence, the City offers rebates up to $500 on the cost of systems with at least a 300 gallon capacity. Rainwater collection systems can be sized to meet all of your outdoor watering needs, or to supplement your outdoor water use.
Attend a WaterWise Seminar:
If a customer has already
participated in all other water conservation programs offered by the City of Austin,
would prefer to attend the seminar, or is not a customer of the Austin Water Utility
and not a customer of a wholesale water provider that receives its water from Austin,
that person may attend a Water Conservation Seminar to become eligible to enter the drawing
for the new 2008 Honda Hybrid donated by First Texas Honda. The 2008 water conservation seminars
will start in June and continue every other month thereafter through December
on the first Tuesday of those months (June 3, Aug. 5, Oct. 7, Dec. 2),, at 6:30pm in Room 105 of the
Waller Creek Center (625 E. 10th St.). Pre-registration by calling 974-2199
(or email watercon@ci.austin.tx.us) is
requested to assure space is available.
This information may be updated without notice. Questions? Call 974-2199 during normal business hours.
