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Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division, recommending the Board adopt Resolution 043-2015 authorizing the submittal of applications to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for all regional 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Management Division is eligible for a period of five years from the effective date of the Resolution or until rescinded by the Board.
FUNDING: California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
The proposed action will allow the division to apply for additional grant funding opportunities in the future. No matching contributions are required for these grants. There is no change in Net County Cost.
Background
CalRecycle administers various grants 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 currently include tire recycling, beverage container recycling, farm and ranch clean-up, household hazardous waste collection, and used oil collection.
Resolution 090-2013 is a current Resolution expiring in May, 2018 (Attachment D). The new proposed Resolution XXX-2015 (Attachment B) will allow for the Community Development Agency, Environmental Management Division (CDA/EMD) to apply for CalRecycle grants on behalf of the region including City of South Lake Tahoe, City of Placerville, Cameron Park Community Services District and El Dorado Hills Community Services District. Letters of Authorization are attached (Attachment C).
Reason for Recommendation
CalRecycle's application procedures for grants require an applicant's governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants. CalRecycle has a short time frame between the announcement of grants and the final application date, sometimes as little as four weeks, not allowing enough time to obtain quotes, complete the application and obtain a resolution authorizing the submittal of the application.
The approval of this Resolution will ensure that the CDA/EMD is able to take advantage of all CalRecycle grant opportunities as they arise.
CDA/EMD will obtain Board approval for the acceptance of all grants pursuant to Board Policy A-6.
Clerk of the Board Follow up Action(s)
Clerk to obtain the Board Chair's signature on the Resolution and forward to the CDA/EMD for submittal with CalRecycle grant applications.
Contact
Gerri Silva, M.S., REHS, Environmental Management Division Director
Concurrences
County Counsel