New rebates for water-saving toilets and urinals will be discussed by Hays city commissioners during their work session tonight.

According to Assistant City Manager Paul Briseno, the city’s 2014 budget includes $100,000 in rebates to Hays residents and business owners who install low-flow toilets.

For the first time, rebates will be offered to Hays water customers who install urinals of at least an 88 percent efficiency rating.  Urinals are designed to use less water than toilets, and the city has earmarked $40,000 for urinal rebates.

Bernie Kitten, utilities director, will update commissioners about the ongoing drought, now in its third year, and water supplies for the city of Hays.

The work session begins at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall.

The complete agenda is available on the city website.