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El Dorado County Air Quality Management District recommending the Board, acting as the Air District Board of Directors, consider the following:
1) Accept Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee grant award for $6,850; and
2) Authorize the Chair to sign a grant agreement with the Red Hawk Casino for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in the Red Hawk Casino parking garage for use by the public.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $6,850
Budget - 14/15 FY…………… $6,850
Budget - Future FY………………
New Funding……………………. $6,850
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available…………
Change To Net County Cost…… $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
The grant will provide $6,850 for construction and equipment. There will be no net cost to the County. Once installed, the Red Hawk Casino will have the option to require a fee for use of the EV chargers.
Background
Government Code Section 12012.85 created the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund for the deposit of moneys received by the State from Indian tribes pursuant to the terms of tribal-state gaming compacts. These moneys are appropriated by the State Legislature for grant funding for programs to address gambling addiction and address gaming operation impacts on state and local government agencies. El Dorado County annually receives a percentage of these funds to mitigate impacts from the Indian casino within its jurisdiction.
The Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (IGLCBC) includes representatives from the County, the City of Placerville, and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The IGLCBC reviews applications for the Tribal Gaming Grant. The IGLCBC awarded $6,850 to AQMD for a project to install ten Level 2 EV chargers at the Red Hawk Casino. AQMD requests acceptance of the award and approval of the project agreement with Red Hawk Casino.
Reason for Recommendation
The western portion of El...
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