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Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, recommending the Board adopt Resolution 090-2013 authorizing the submittal of applications to CalRecycle for all grants for which the Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, is eligible for a period of five years from the effective date of the resolution or until rescinded by the Board; and, pursuant to Board of Supervisors' Policy A-6, "Grant Applications", the Board may, after acceptance of a grant award and approval of the grant agreements, delegate authority to execute the grant agreement and other grant related documents , including but not limited to, applications, agreements, annual reports, and amendments necessary to secure said payments to support reduction, reuse and recycling programs, to the Director of Community Development Agency or other appropriate County officers or employees.
FUNDING: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no change in Net County Cost. No matching contributions are required for these grants and payment programs.
Background
CalRecycle administers various grants and payment programs in furtherance of the State of California's efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste and hazardous material generated in the State, thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment. Funded grants and payment programs include tire recycling, beverage container recycling, farm and ranch clean-up, household hazardous waste collection, and used oil collection.
A prior resolution, Resolution 194-2011, was approved by the Board on December 6, 2011. However, with the creation of the Community Development Agency, approved by the Board on May 21, 2013, and the revision to Board Policy A-6, "Grant Applications" approved by the Board on April 23, 2013, Resolution 194-2011 is no longer valid. This new resolution will replace Resolution 194-2011 and extend the signatory authority to the Community Development Agency Director.
Reason for Recommendation
CalRecycle's application procedures for grants and payment programs require an applicant's governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants and payment programs. CalRecycle has shortened the time window between the announcement of grants and payment programs and the final application date. This window varies, but it has recently been as short as four weeks. This short window does not allow enough time to conduct research, meet with stakeholders, obtain quotes, complete the application, and obtain a resolution authorizing the submittal of the application.
The approval of this resolution will ensure that the Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division is able to take advantage of all CalRecycle grant opportunities as they arise. The CalRecycle grants that will be applied for under this resolution are well established in nature and have been utilized by the County for years to enhance programs.
Action to be taken following Board approval
Upon execution by the Chair, the Board Clerk's Office will forward the resolution to the Community Development Agency for submittal with applications for grants and payment programs.
Contact
Kim Kerr, Acting Director, Community Development Agency