Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.14. 5/10/2022 File #: 22-0069
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Appropriation of $194,618 in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021-22 and approval of agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc.
2. SUMMARY
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has released SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant program Fiscal Year 2021-22 to assist communities with implementing the regulations of SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants. The City has been awarded $194,618. The City intends to use this funding to help supplement and enhance the educational outreach for its residents, businesses, and visitors.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept into the City’srevenue budget $194,618 in grant funds from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, into revenue account number 100.5001.48486.30201, General Fund - SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2021-22.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $194,618 to expenditure account number 100.5001.51670.30201, General Fund - SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program FY22.
3. Approve agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $90,000 for professional services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total appropriations for this grant are funded by the additional revenue received from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
e: Develop and implement effective community outreach services and programs to promote public safety.
Goal 2: Be a fiscally healthy community
b: Analyze future fiscal needs and potential revenue opportunities.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2022, the City applied for California Department of Resources Recycling and City of Orange Printed on 5/5/2022Page 1 of 2
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Item #: 3.14. 5/10/2022 File #: 22-0069
On February 1, 2022, the City applied for California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This grant program provides the City and other California jurisdictions an opportunity to receive funding to assist with implementing the regulations and requirements of SB 1383 Short Lived Climate Pollutants. CalRecycle awarded the City $194,618.
The City intends to use this funding to help enhance and supplement the existing outreach to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. will work with City staff to provide a fresh update and outlook on outreaching the City’spatrons. In today’sworld, many media outlets and platforms can be used to educate and inform. SB 1383 is a complex piece of legislation and the City intends to use this grant opportunity to help those affected by providing assistance with navigating these solid waste changes.
Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. has extensive marketing and outreach experience in Southern California as well as working with local jurisdictions, including the City of Orange. By working together, the City will maximize outreach education opportunities for the benefit of our patrons.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc.
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