BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Grants for Safe, Clean Water Program for Pollution Prevention (B3) Projects.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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A. Review and discuss staff's recommendations for Fiscal Year 2018 Safe, Clean Water Grant Pollution Prevention (B3) grant program awards;
B. For proposals submitted for Pollution Prevention (B3) grant program, authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance, to approve and execute agreements in a total amount not to exceed $501,046.07 for the six projects as outlined in this memorandum; and
C. Authorize the CEO to execute no-cost extensions (up to 12 months) in the grant agreements as outlined in this memorandum.
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SUMMARY:
On November 1, 2017, the District released grant funding to seek projects that support Priority B of the Safe, Clean Water Program, which is to reduce toxins, hazards, and contaminants in local waterways. Project B3 under the Safe, Clean Water Program authorizes grant funding for pollution prevention efforts. Grant applications were accepted until January 13, 2018.
The funding availability in FY 2018 for the B3 Pollution Prevention program is $500,000. The District received six (6) applications for a total funding request of $770,840.10. Staff recommends funding all 6 applications at a reduced amount for a total not-to-exceed $501,046.07. Staff's recommendation is $1,046.07 over the funding limit; however, there are sufficient funds in Project B3 to cover this minimal overage.
Background
The Safe, Clean Water Grants Program provides seven grant cycles for each program priority. FY2018 is a grant year for B3 Pollution Prevention. Grant applications were released on November 1, 2017. Outreach efforts included the following:
* Sent request for proposals to existing key stakeholders in the Santa Clara County;
* Sent notification to local elected officials, city managers, and executive le...
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