| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 2.b.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Lisa L. Kim
| From: | William E. Murray
| | Dept.: | General Manager
| Dept.: | Public Works
| | Subject: | Adoption of a Resolution authorizing submittal of grant applications offered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). (Action Item) | Date: | 10/24/2023 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To request approval of a Resolution to authorize participation in various grants offered by California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
CalRecycle offers various grant opportunities for cities and other government agencies, such as the Sanitary District. These grants opportunities relate to reducing, recycling, and reusing solid waste generated in the state. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
In September 2023, staff was notified by CalRecycle that the Sanitary District was eligible to apply for $301,000 in funding for Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Local Assistance Grant Funding. Upon CalRecycle's approval of the grant application, the funding will be used by the Sanitary District to assist in monitoring the District's and Republic Services' compliance with the SB 1383 mandate, while also providing further education and outreach to the Sanitary District service area. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the Sanitary District budget. Grant funding will be used to implement SB 1383 program requirements. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Sanitary District Board of Directors:
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Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing submittal of grant applications to the Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute the applications, agreements and other necessary documentation for a term of five years.
By: Mark Ladney, Sr. Program Specialist
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