To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolution to Authorize Submittal of Grant Applications for the Next 5 Years to the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Enforcement Assistance Grant Funding for the Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health, Division of Environmental Health’s (DEH) Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health, or a designee thereof, to apply for funding for the next 5 fiscal years (FY 2019-20 through 2023-24) from CalRecycle;
2. Approve, and authorize the DHHS-Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to enter into and execute grant agreements and grant agreement amendments with CalRecycle for DEH’s LEA program, in Fund 1175, Budget Unit 430; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one certified original, signed copy of the resolution to DHHS-Public Health Administration.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health’s Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) program has applied for and has been awarded grant money annually from CalRecycle (formerly California Integrated Waste Management Board) since 1991 to enhance solid waste facility permitting and inspection. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors previously approved Resolution No. 14-40 on May 20, 2014 (Attachment 2). These grant funds will be incorporated into the LEA program’s budgets for the next 5 fiscal years. In addition to the Enforcement Assistance grant, LEA received revenue through the Humboldt Waste Management Authority from solid waste disposal tipping fees as well as permitted facility fees to support the various activities within the program.
The Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health, Division of Environmental Health is requesting the Board give the Public Health Director, or their designee, the authority to apply for this grant funding for fiscal years (FY) 2019-20, through 2023-24. Additionally, the resolution will authorize the Director of Public Health, or their designee, to execute all applications, agreements, contracts, requests for payment and amendments for securing Enforcement Assistance grants. CalRecycle has requested a multi-year term resolution that is limited to 5 years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of this resolution will give DHHS - Public Health the ability to apply for Enforcement Assistance grant funds for the next 5 fiscal years. These funds will be included in the LEA’s budget, fund 1175, budget unit 430, for FY 2019-20 through 2023-24. The grant funds provide an additional $18,000 to $20,000 per year to support salary and training costs for LEA program staff. No matching funds are required and there is no impact on Humboldt County’s General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by creating opportunities for improved safety and health .
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to not approve this resolution. This is not recommended, as the loss of funding would result in the full burden of staff time and training costs to fall on revenues collected from tipping and facility fees.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution approving submittal of future grant applications and accepting CalRecycle grants for FY 2019-20 through 2023-24.
2. Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 14-40 approved on May 20, 2014.
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-7
Meeting of: 05/20/14
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