| | | | | | | | REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
BOARD MEETING DATE: June 26, 2018
CATEGORY: CONSENT - GENERAL GOVERNMENT-2.
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the Air Quality Management District to accept State grant funds under the State Community Air Protection Program |
| | | | | | | | | DEPARTMENT: | Air Quality Management District
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| | | | | | | | Supervisorial District No. : All
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Richard W. Simon, Director of Resource Management, 225-5789
STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY: Richard W. Simon, director of Resource Management, APCO
Vote Required?
Simple Majority Vote | General Fund Impact?
No General Fund Impact |
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| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution which: (1) Authorizes the Director of Resource Management, on behalf of the Shasta County Air Quality Management District (District), to enter into a grant agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and accept funds in the amount of $29,876 to implement the Assembly Bill 617, Community Air Protection Program (CAPP) in accordance with guidelines established by CARB, with funds to be encumbered by June 30, 2019 and the District submitting a final report to CARB no later than April 1, 2021; (2) appoints the Director of Resource Management as the agent for the District to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents necessary for the operation and completion of the program; (3) authorizes expenditures which include salaries, benefits, equipment, public outreach, education and administrative expenses, associated with and in furtherance of the program; and (4) approves the District’s continued participation in CAPP and acceptance of funds to be utilized in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable grant agreement and guidelines through April 1, 2021 and as they may be amended from time to time.
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| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
AB 617, the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP), was signed into law by Governor Brown on July 26, 2017, and provides a new community-focused action framework to improve air quality in communities most impacted by air pollution. CARB is coordinating with local air districts who will be providing additional engagement and outreach efforts at the local level.
This initial grant award may be used for any or all of the following:
- Community-level air quality monitoring
- Covering enhanced costs of district emissions data reporting
- Conducting community workshops
- Identifying communities that bear greater air pollution burdens
Air Districts choosing not to accept the AB 617 grants and develop programs within its purview, risk forfeiting local program oversite as the State Air Resources Board would oversee implementation of the program. The deadline for adopting a board resolution to accept the grant is June 30, 2018.
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| | | | | | | | ALTERNATIVES
The Board may choose to: (1) not accept the grant and not provide local control of the program; (2) ask for more information; however, the Board must adopt a resolution accepting the grant by June 30, 2018.
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| | | | | | | | OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel has reviewed the Grant Agreement and approved the Resolution as to form. The County Administrative Office has reviewed this recommendation. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCING
The Shasta County Program will be funded by a grant of $29,876 from the California Air Resources Board. If approved, an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget adjusting revenues and expenditures will be brought to the Board for approval. |
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