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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Authorize the HHSA Director to apply for and accept California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) grant funding commencing with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 LEA Grant through the FY 29-30 LEA Grant with an estimated grant amount of $20,000 per fiscal year; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 057-2025 which delegates authority to the HHSA Director or Public Health Officer to execute all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for payment necessary to secure grant funds, implement the approved grant projects, and close out each grant that do not increase Net County Cost, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval as applicable, and subsequent administrative documents or required fiscal or programmatic reports.
FUNDING: 100% State CalRecycle Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On April 4, 2025, CalRecycle released a Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) for the LEA Grant Program, inviting county jurisdictions to apply. The purpose of the LEA Grant Program is to supplement the LEA’s existing budget for solid waste facilities permitting and inspection activities.
The State of California requires each county to establish a LEA to oversee the enforcement of solid waste laws and regulations. While LEAs are typically located within county environmental health departments, El Dorado County’s Environmental Management Department also operates the Union Mine Landfill, creating a potential conflict of interest. To comply with state law, the County must assign a full-time environmental health specialist to serve in the LEA role. This requirement may be met through a contract with a neighboring jurisdiction that employs qualified full-time staff with expertise in solid waste management.
To satisfy this requirement, County of El Dorado has maintained an Agr...
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