Regular Meeting
05/20/24 07:00 PM
Environmental Services
Jessica Reed
Grant
Doc ID: 5588
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 22-23 SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR FY 24-25
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) provides this grant program for local jurisdictions to assist with the implementation of regulatory requirements associated with Senate Bill 1383.
DISCUSSION:
On June 20, 2022, the City Council approved the acceptance of the inaugural SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant (LAG) award in the amount of $35,142.00. Since then, we have been able to fund projects that have aided in successful program implementation. Below is a breakdown of the projects funded by the FY 21-22 LAG:
Collection
Beginning Budget $ 14,266.44
2,000 Kitchen Pails $ (14,266.44)
Current Balance $ -
Education & Outreach
Beginning Budget $ 20,875.56
Geofencing Ads (Program Launch) $ (5,000.00)
EcoHero School Programs (22-23 School Year) $ (7,500.00) EcoHero School Programs (23-24 School Year) $ (5,700.00) Current Balance $ 2,675.56
The remaining balance will be used to continue EcoHero programs through the end of the 23-24 school year. Any unused funds will be carried forward to the FY-24-25 budget. FY 21-22 funds must be spent by October 31, 2024.
Regular Meeting
05/20/24 07:00 PM
Environmental Services
Jessica Reed
Grant
Doc ID: 5588
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
In February 2024, staff was informed of the successful FY 22-23 LAG application and award to the City of Barstow in the amount of $75,000.00.
Eligible expenditures under the grant must be within the following categories:
Collection
Edible Food Recovery
Education & Outreach
Enforcement and Inspections
Program Evaluations
Procurement Requirements
Record Keeping
Focus areas for the FY 22-23 funds include:
Compost application equipment. We plan to purchase a compost spreader to help the Public Works Department apply compost/mulch material onto public parks and open spaces more efficiently. The current equipment’s capacity is limited, which makes the application process quite time consuming. The proposed new equipment would allow for more area coverage in a shorter time span, while helping us meet SB 1383 recovered organic waste procurement requirements. Bins and labeling. We intend on purchasing interior organic waste containers to increase participation in the collection program. This may include containers for residences, businesses, and other covered entities including schools. When organic waste generators have interior containers, they are more likely to participate in the curbside collection program. Our goal is to eliminate as many barriers to participation as possible and to help reduce contamination. Education and outreach. We plan to use funds towards various types of education such as print material, audio and/or visual messaging, and in-person outreach including school education projects and/or presentations. Program messaging will focus on recycling, composting, food waste prevention, and contamination minimization.
Other potential projects as approved by CalRecycle. Should there be a shift in the needs/priorities of program implementation resulting in a need to redirect funds to other eligible projects, the proper approval will be obtained by CalRecycle beforehand.
Regular Meeting
05/20/24 07:00 PM
Environmental Services
Jessica Reed
Grant
Doc ID: 5588
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
In order to begin incurring costs, the City Council is being asked to approve the acceptance of the grant terms and conditions, direct staff to appropriate the funds in the FY 24-25 budget, and proceed with projects as approved by CalRecycle.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This grant is prefunded and all expenditures will be charged against the designated grant account.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the acceptance of the FY 22-23 SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant and direct staff to complete the related budget appropriation, allocate the total award of $75,000.00 to Account 218.218.218.07.752, and carry out projects as approved by CalRecycle.