REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  15, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - Resource Management-5.

SUBJECT:

Local Enforcement Agency Enforcement Assistance Grant for FY 2018/19.

Supervisorial District No. :  ALL

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Richard W. Simon, AICP, Director of Resource Management, 225-5789

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Richard W. Simon, AICP, Director of Resource Management

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a resolution which: (1) Authorizes the Department of Resource Management's Environmental Health Division to apply for and administer a non-competitive Solid Waste Enforcement Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and (2) authorizes the Director of Resource Management, or his/her designee, to execute on behalf of the County, all grant documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement the program as specified in the application.

SUMMARY

The Environmental Health Division currently functions as the designated Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) in Shasta County. The State provides funding through the California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enhance the local LEA solid waste inspection and enforcement programs. Shasta County has applied for and received nearly $716,900 in Enforcement Assistance Grants over the last 26 years.

DISCUSSION

For Fiscal Year (FY) 2018/19, the grant will consist of funds appropriated for Shasta County in the estimated amount of $18,337. The final appropriation may vary depending on the number of agencies that apply for the grant. The Environmental Health Division is recommending that Shasta County apply for these funds to be used to offset a portion of the Solid Waste Program inspection and enforcement program costs. The grant application must be submitted to CalRecycle by May 30, 2018.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose not to authorize the application and forego the grant funds. The Environmental Health Division would maintain its role as Local Enforcement Agency but may not be able to carry out all required functions.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation. County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form.

FINANCING

CalRecycle has indicated that Shasta County is eligible for a grant award of approximately $18,337. The exact amount of the grant award will be determined when the final number of applicants is known. The FY 2018/19 grant of $18,337 has been budgeted in the current budget process.