TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: September 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) Regarding the Provision of Services by the County
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve the revised MOU between the County and the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD) regarding the provision of services by the County; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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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:
Although the MCAQMD is an entity separate from the County, the 2006 MOU created a framework under which County support is broadly allowable. 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 their Board to prepare if necessary any documentation for future Board action to fully implement the terms of this new MOU. No...
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