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Environmental Management Department, Air Quality Management District (AQMD), recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) No. 031-MOU-08/09-BOS with Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) to provide funding in the amount of $5,000 for the term of March 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009 to support the regional Mow Down Air Pollution Program.
FUNDING: AQMD Emissions Reduction Budget.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $ 5,000.00
Funding
Budgeted $ 5,000.00
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $ 5,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $ 5,000.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No impact to net county cost. Funds available in the AQMD Emissions Reduction Budget.
Background:
The Sacramento Region is currently designated as "severe" federal ozone nonattainment area under the Clean Air Act (CAA). In compliance with federal laws and regulations, on February 10, 2009, the AQMD Board adopted Resolution 021-2009 to approve and implement the Sacramento Regional Attainment Plan (Plan). The Plan demonstrates attainment of the federal ozone standard as expeditiously as possible, but no later than our attainment deadline of June 15, 2009. Among numerous emission reduction strategies outlined in the Plan are new and existing incentive programs for off-road equipment, which include residential lawn and garden equipment.
The terms of the MOU are retroactive and the Chairman's signature is required for its execution. The MOU was originally drafted for signature by the Purchasing Agent. However, after review it was determined that the AQMD Board should be the approving authority for the MOU.
Reason for Recommendation:
The purpose of the Rechargeable Lawnmower Incentive Program (Mow Down Air Pollution) is to reduce emissions from residential lawn and garden equipment use in the Sacramento region. In addition to complying with th...
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