To: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: September 23, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Darcie Antle |
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707-463-4441 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) and the County of Mendocino Regarding the Provision of Services by the County; Direct MCAQMD Staff to Prepare Additional Documentation if Necessary for Subsequent Board Action, to Implement Terms and Direction of this MOU
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the MOU between the MCAQMD and the County regarding the provision of services by the County; direct MCAQMD staff to prepare additional documentation as may be necessary for subsequent Board action, to implement terms and direction of this MOU.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On August 29, 2006, an MOU was approved as BOS Agreement No. 06-209 “For the Provision of Services and Payment Therefore Between the County and the Air Quality Management District”. On January 7, 2025, the MCAQMD Board of Directors requested that CEO Antle review and provide recommendations on updates to the 2006 MOU that would allow the MCAQMD Board of Directors to better define how best to ensure operational efficiency and transparency through the organizational partnership.
Summary of Request:
As a District, the MCAQMD is an entity separate from the County, governed by a Board of Directors, which currently has the same membership as the Board of Supervisors. For practical reasons, the MCAQMD has historically relied on the County for support, which is broadly allowable through the existing MOU. However, the current MOU lacks specificity which would be useful regarding the intent of both Boards related to issues such as human resources, fiscal systems & practices, contract review, grant management, fleet management, insurance, computer networking, information technology, etc. In response to the MCAQMD Board’s request of January 7, CEO Antle recommends changes that would be implemented through the Board’s adoption of this new agreement. MCAQMD staff would be additionally directed by the MCAQMD Board to prepare any necessary Resolutions or other documentation for Board action to fully implement the terms of the new MOU. Notably, the new agreement specifies that the County CEO would provide administrative services and support to the District, in part through the MCAQMD Board’s designation of the County CEO as the MCAQMD’s Clerk of the Board, Budget Officer, Purchasing Agent, Risk Manager, Fleet Manager, and Real Property Negotiator. Additionally, the new agreement specifies that the MCAQMD relies primarily on support from the County where it is available. This includes utilization of the County Treasury, compliance with the requirements of the Auditor’s Office, utilization of County IT, adherence to budget processes, utilization of established contract routing systems, grant management systems, and following the policies and procedures of the County.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide direction to staff.
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: AQ |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
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budget clarification: The MCAQMD reimburses County for services through A87 Cost Plan and direct bills; the total amount varies each year. |
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annual recurring cost: Varies |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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