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a. Receive follow-up report as directed during Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014 regarding remaining FY 2014-15 funding requirements for new and increased mandates related to storm water run-off, water quality monitoring, and street sweeping; and
b. Consider potential funding options and provide direction to staff.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive follow-up report as directed during Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014 regarding remaining FY 2014-15 funding requirements for new and increased mandates related to storm water run-off, water quality monitoring, and street sweeping; and
b. Consider potential funding options and provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
During FY 2014-15 Budget Hearings on June 10, 2014, RMA - Environmental Services requested $480,000 to fund new and increased mandates related to storm water run-off and water quality monitoring. The funding request was not approved during the budget hearing. The Board requested additional follow-up information, including potential revised methods/ expenditures to meet the State mandated requirements and to avoid fines against the County.
The State has recently provided clarification regarding the FY 2014-15 water quality monitoring requirements, and the estimated cost for compliance has decreased. Based on the provided clarification the unmet funding need is reduced from $480,000 to $342,000:
* Monterey Regional Storm Water Management Program (MRSWMP) participation fees - $160,000
* Storm water program monitoring and lab fees - $32,000
* Expanded street sweeping program requirements - $150,000
Staff is requesting the Board consider potential funding options for the above new and expanded mandates. These funding options consist of:
* Consider funding one or all of the currently unfunded requirements from general fund contingencies. The FY 2014-15 Adopted Budget includes General Fund Contingencies of $3,856,465.
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