REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  April  18, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - Resource Management-9.

SUBJECT:

Local Enforcement Agency Enforcement Assistance Grant for FY 2017/18

Supervisorial District No. :  All

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

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Richard W. Simon, Director

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a resolution which: (1) Authorizes the Department of Resource Management's Environmental Health Division to apply for a non-competitive Solid Waste Enforcement Assistance Grant for Fiscal Year 2017-18 in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and (2) approves and authorizes the Director of Resource Management to execute and submit all grant documents necessary to implement and complete the approved grant project.

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 to enhance the local LEA solid waste inspection and enforcement programs. Shasta County has applied for and received nearly $698,490 in Enforcement Assistance Grants over the last 26 years.

DISCUSSION

The upcoming LEA Grant term, FY 2017/18, will consist of grant funds appropriated for Shasta County in an amount not to exceed $25,000. 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 costs.

ALTERNATIVES

The following alternatives are available: (1) Do not approve the attached resolution and forego the grant funds; or (2) request more information from staff.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

The California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery has indicated that Shasta County is eligible for a grant award in an amount not to exceed $25,000. The exact amount of the grant award will be determined when the final number of applicants is known. The FY 2017/18 grant not to exceed $25,000 has been budgeted in the current budget process. No impact to the General Fund from the recommended action.