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Air Quality Management District recommending the Board, acting as the Board of Directors of the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, approve a revision to the awarded AB2766 funding for the Cameron Park Community Services District's Summer Spectacular shuttle decreasing the total award from $2,975 to $2,633 and funding only the 2025 shuttle, and authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer to execute the AB2766 funding agreement pending approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: AB2766 DMV Surcharge funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On December 12, 2023, AQMD presented the results of a request for proposals (RFP) for potential AB2766 funding eligible projects for calendar years 2024 and 2025 and the Board approved six (6) projects, including one project to fund a shuttle service at the 2024 and 2025 Cameron Park Community Services District's (CPCSD) Summer Spectacular event (Event).
The approved project was awarded a grant of AB2766 funding in the amount of $2,975 based on the original proposal from CPCSD, and was ranked as the project with the 3rd best cost effectiveness (of 6 approved projects). CPCSD committed to providing a project match of $595. The original proposal was for CPCSD to contract with Buckeye Union School District to provide buses to use as shuttles for the 2024 and 2025 Event, as they had done in the past. In early June 2024, CPCSD staff found out that the school district was unable to provide the buses as originally proposed, and due to the late notice, CPCSD and AQMD were unable to modify the funding agreement in time for the 2024 Event.
Under new management, CPCSD recently approached AQMD about the possiblity of still funding the 2025 Event's shuttle service. CPCSD submitted a new proposal which included a requested grant amount of $2,633, with a match of $585 provided by CPCSD. This new proposal was evaluated by AQMD staff, the cost effectiveness was recalculated based on the new proposal which has moved it to number 5 (of 6 approved projects), still well within the range of approved project cost effectiveness amounts. AQMD fiscal staff has reviewed available budgeted and projected future AB2766 grant funding and has determined the $2,633 is available for award if the Board approves this change.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve this item and AQMD would not be able to provide AB2766 funding for the 2025 CPCSD Summer Spectacular shuttle.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
December 12, 2023, Legistar file 23-2163, Board approved six (6) projects to be awarded AB2766 grants based on results of a RFP.
June 11, 2024, Legistar file 24-0467, Board approved change in AB2766 grant amount for approved teleconferencing project.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
If approved, budgeted AB2766 funds would be expended in FY2024/25 in the amount of $2,633.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board shall provide a Minute Order to AQMD for this item.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Rania Serieh, Air Pollution Control Officer