For Water Subcommittee Meeting March 27, 2025
TO: Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: John Rossi, Interim Utilities Director
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Request the Water Subcommittee to provide feedback on the Presentation Update on the Marketing Campaign for the Service Line Warranty of America Program and Renewal of the Marketing License Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the Water Subcommittee provide feedback on the Presentation Update on the Marketing Campaign for the Service Line Warranty of America Program and Amendment Number 2, which renews the Marketing License Agreement with Service Line Warranty of America, Inc.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
On April 24, 2018, at a City Council meeting, the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority approved the Marketing License Agreement to allow Service Line Warranties of America, Inc. (SLWA) to provide warranty protection and repair programs to help homeowners in the City of Rialto with in-home plumbing, water or sewer line repairs.
At the November 29, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council/Rialto Utility Authority approved Amendment 1 to the Marketing Agreement, restructuring the compensation to the City by eliminating the royalty to the City from the agreement. This change resulted in a cost reduction for Rialto residents participating in the program, equating to a monthly savings of $0.75 per policy.
Bill Coffey with Service Line Warranty of America will provide a presentation updating the Water Subcommittee on the marketing campaign for the insurance program. A PowerPoint presentation in included as Attachment 1, and the proposed Amendment 2 renewing the Marketing License Agreement as Attachment 2.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget Impact
No impact to the operating budget.