Title
Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign a letter of support for AB 2612.
Body
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
During a March 11, 2020 meeting, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) staff asked member counties for letters of support for AB 2612. RCRC has joined with Los Angeles County and the California State Association of Counties to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 2612 (Maienschein). AB 2612 continuously appropriates $200 million annually from Cap-and-Trade Auction Revenues, with $100 million allocated to in-state solid waste recycling projects and $100 million allocated to in-state organic waste recycling projects. $50 million of the organic waste allocation is dedicated to local agencies for organic waste management and implementation. $10 million of the solid waste allocation shall be made available to cities and counties for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain the Chair's signature
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Infrastructure
Provide, operate and maintain our infrastructure, public facilities, and associated services that protect our community, environment and economic well-being.
CONTACT
Shelley Wiley