TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Agency Manager
REPORT BY: Amanda Griffis, Supervising Environmental Resource Specialist
SUBJECT: Consideration of Request for Grant Funds for the City of Calistoga
RECOMMENDATION
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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF CALISTOGA.
REQUESTED ACTION: Approval to award grant funding up to $105,000 for the City of Calistoga for the purchase of one sidewalk sweeper, one mulching lawnmower and 12 triple compost-recycle-landfill bins.
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BACKGROUND
Following the 2017 wildfires, a substantial volume of debris from Napa and Sonoma counties was disposed of at Clover Flat Landfill (CFL). At that time, Agency revenues were directly tied to landfill disposal volumes, resulting in the accumulation of funds in excess of those required for ongoing operations. The Agency Board subsequently expressed its intent to reinvest these excess funds into the community, assisting its member jurisdictions through projects that advance the Agency's mission. To facilitate this effort, the Board authorized the issuance of a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), distributed to all member agencies on February 10, 2020, and again on June 23, 2025.
As these funds were generated from ratepayers within the Agency's jurisdiction, all proposed projects must be located within UVA boundaries and be consistent with the Agency's mission. The City of Calistoga's submittal is being considered as part of this ongoing funding program.
The City of Calistoga proposes to purchase one sidewalk sweeper, one mulching lawnmower and 12 triple compost-recycle-landfill bins for public spaces. These purchases will reduce litter, improve access to recycling and composting in public spaces and increase waste diversion.
The submittal is attached for the Board's review as well as previously funded projects. The project meets the criteria for award and, in the opinion of the Agency Manager, is beneficial to the community and meets the mission of the...
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