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Community Development Services, Environmental Management Department, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Accept an award in the amount of $38,445 through the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, from the State of California, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program; and
2) Delegate authority to the Community Development Services, Environmental Management Department Director, or designee, to execute all reports and associated documents necessary to secure and expend the funds for the purpose of implementing this Payment Program award.
FUNDING: Non-General Fund / State of California, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Community Development Services (CDS), Environmental Management Department (Environmental Management), recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Accept an award in the amount of $38,445 through the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, from the State of California, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program (Payment Program); and
2) Delegate authority to the Community Development Services, Environmental Management Director, or designee, to execute all reports and associated documents necessary to secure and expend the funds for the purpose of implementing this Payment Program award.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 14581(a)(3)(A) of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, CalRecycle is distributing Fiscal Year 2016/2017 funds to eligible cities and counties, specifically for beverage container recycling programs, litter cleanup, and advertising/promotional activities.
Each county is eligible to receive a minimum of $10,000, or an amount calculated by CalRecycle on a per capita basis, whichever is greater. The per capita calculation is based upon the population as of January 1, 2016, in the unincorporated area of a County. Based on this criteria, El Dorado County would be eligible for a Payment Program award of $38,445.
In April 2017, Environmental Management submitted to CalRecycle a Funding Request Certification in the amount of $38,445 (Attachment A). This Payment Program is an entitlement program and does not have an associated grant agreement. The Funding Request Certification is the only document necessary to apply for and receive Payment Program funds. On August 11, 2017, CalRecycle approved the County’s Funding Request Certification and awarded the $38,445, with funds to be expended by June 29, 2019.
Environmental Management may use such funds for the purchase of beverage container recycling bins and supplies, including liners, bags, and gloves, for any one or more of the following locations:
• Parks and recreational areas within the County;
• City of Placerville;
• City of South Lake Tahoe;
• El Dorado County Fairgrounds;
• Elementary, middle, and high schools within the County;
• County buildings; and
• Selected gas stations.
Other projects and programs for which the funds may be utilized include:
• Litter cleanup activities on County roadways;
• The purchase and placement of signs for an Adopt-A-Roadway Program; and
• Advertising and promotional activities, including print advertisements, flyers, and posters, to promote the various County recycling programs.
In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy A-6, the Board is the sole authority for accepting grant awards and approving grant agreements. After acceptance of a grant award and approval of the grant agreement, the Board may delegate authority to execute all documents, including, but not limited to, the grant funding agreement, amendments, request for payments, reports, and all other associated documents necessary to secure and implement the approved grant payment program.
The recommended acceptance of these funds will also authorize the Director of Environmental Management, or designee, to execute all reports and associated documents necessary to secure and expend the funds for the purpose of implementing this Payment Program. Environmental Management will continue to obtain Board approval for the acceptance of all funds pursuant to Board Policy A-6.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may deny the acceptance of these funds. This would result in Environmental Management’s forfeiture of the funds awarded under this Payment Program. This funding opportunity provides for avenues in which Environmental Management can increase services and provide recycling opportunities to the residents of the County.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
CalRecycle
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change in Net County Cost associated with this item. These funds were budgeted in the FY 2017-18 budget. No matching funds are required for this Payment Program.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Greg Stanton, REHS, Director
Community Development Services, Environmental Management Department