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Environmental Management Department recommending adoption of Resolution 237-2008 authorizing the submittal of the Household Hazardous Waste 17th Cycle Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2008-09 to the State of California Environmental Protection Agency, California Integrated Waste Management Board; and Director of said Department, or her designee be authorized to execute all necessary applications, contracts, payment requests, agreements and amendments hereto for the purpose of securing grant funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $
Funding
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New Funding $Unknown
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $Unknown
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no change in Net County Cost. If awarded by the State, the Department will bring back the appropriate budget adjustment. There is no matching requirement for this grant.
Background: The State of California Environmental Protection Agency, California Integrated Waste Management Board provides competitive grant funding to local governments for household hazardous waste facilities and programs.
Reason for Recommendation: Many common products that we use in our daily lives contain potentially hazardous ingredients and require special care when disposed of. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains, or onto the ground. Chemicals in illegally or improperly disposed hazardous waste can be released into the environment and contaminate our air, water, and possibly the food we eat.
This grant assists local governments with establishing or enhancing sustainable household hazardous waste programs, as well as collection facility construction. The Environmental Management Department has been a successful candidate for this grant program in the past.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Action to...
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