To: Board of Supervisors
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Douglas Gearhart |
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707-463-4354 |
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Department Contact: |
Alisha McMinn-Pugh |
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707-463-4354 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Adoption of Resolution Ratifying the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) Air Pollution Control Officer’s (APCO) Execution and Submission of Grant Agreement G21-WSRP-14, Year 5 of the State Woodsmoke Reduction Grant Program, Authorizing MCAQMD to Participate in the Woodsmoke Grant Program from June 1, 2023 through June 20, 2025, to accept State Program Funds in the amount of $205,960, and Authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer, as Agent, to Implement the Program, and Sign and Submit all Program Documents
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution ratifying the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) Air Pollution Control Officer (APCO) Execution and Submission of Grant Agreement G21-WSRP-14, Year 5 of the State Woodsmoke Reduction Grant Program, authorizing MCAQMD to participate in the Woodsmoke Grant Program from June 1, 2023 through June 20, 2025, accept State Program Funds in the amount of $205,960, and authorize the APCO, as agent, to implement the Program, and sign and submit all Program documents; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
September 25, 2018 - Approval of the District’s participation in the Woodsmoke Reduction Pilot Program - Year 1
April 7, 2020- Adoption of Resolution authorizing Mendocino County Air Quality Management District to participate in the Woodsmoke Reduction Program Year 2 (G18-WSRP-14) from November 2019 through May 2022.
Summary of Request:
The Woodsmoke Reduction Program (Program) is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment-particularly in disadvantaged communities. AB 1613 provides funding for replacing uncertified, inefficient wood burning devices with cleaner burning and more efficient devices. The Program is designed to help households replace an uncertified wood stove or insert used as the primary source of heat with a cleaner burning and more efficient device. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has developed Program Guidelines for the implementation of the Program. The Program will be administered by CARB and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) and the District will administer projects located in Mendocino County.
The District funded 31 woodstove replacement projects during Year 1 of the Woodsmoke Program, completing all projects in January 2020. The adoption of Resolution to participate in Year 2 of the State Woodsmoke Program was also approved, though the district has not completed the Year 2 projects.
To Enable MCAQMD participation in the program, it is requested that the Board adopt this Resolution ratifying the grant application for participation in the State Woodsmoke Grant Program (funding Year 5); authorizing the MCAMD to accept direct allocation Grant Funds in the amount of $205,960 and authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer implement the program in adherence to the program requirements.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the District’s participation in the Year 5 State Woodsmoke Reduction Program and direct District staff to locate alternative sources for funding or alternative programs
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Woodsmoke Reduction Program |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: Revenue |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: This grant agreement represents $186,190 for project funds, and $19,770 for program administration |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Adopted |
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Date: July 25, 2023 |
Executed Item Type: Resolution Number: 23-134 |
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