To: Board of Supervisors
From: Air Quality Management District
Meeting Date: April 7, 2020
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Department Contact: |
Barbara Moed |
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463-4354 |
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Department Contact: |
Donna Roberts |
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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 Approving the Retroactive Contract Agreement with the State Air Resources Board (ARB); Authorizing the Air Quality Management District to Participate in the State Woodsmoke Reduction Grant Program from November 2019 through May 2022; Authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer, as Agent, to Sign and Submit the Retroactive Agreement to ARB
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Adopt Resolution approving the retroactive contract agreement with the State Air Resources Board (ARB); authorizing the Air Quality Management District to participate in the State Woodsmoke Reduction Grant Program from November 2019 through May 2022; authorizing the Air Pollution Control Officer, as agent, to sign and submit the Retroactive Agreement to ARB; 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
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. Following successful completion of Year 1 of the Program, the District is requesting that the Board authorize the District to participate in the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Woodsmoke Reduction Program (Year 2), accept Program funds and agree to follow the requirements of the Program, authorize the Air Pollution Control Officer to sign and submit the Agreement to the Air Resources Board.
The Agreement is effective from November 18, 2019 through June 30, 2022. The District received the signed Retroactive Woodsmoke Agreement after its effective date. The Retroactive Agreement and Board Resolution are due to the state Air Resources Board by March 30, 2020.
The District’s total funding allocation for the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Program (Year 2) is $125,210.08, approximately 30 projects. Upon authorization from the Board, the District will begin soliciting for projects in low-income, disadvantaged communities and issuing vouchers for approved projects. All projects must be completed and final payment requests submitted to CARB no later than May 31, 2022.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve the District’s participation in the 2018-19 Woodsmoke Reduction Program and direct District staff to locate alternative sources for funding or alternative programs.
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Woodsmoke Reduction Program - Revenue |
budgeted in current f/y: N/A |
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current f/y cost: Revenue |
if no, please describe: Separate Trust Account |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: Yes |
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budget clarification: The Woodsmoke Program is a separate Trust Account and is not included in the District’s annual budget. |
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: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk I |
Final Status:Adopted |
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Date: April 9, 2020 |
Executed Item: Resolution Number: 20-038 |
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