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2012/2013 Expenditure Plan EXHIBIT Altamont Settlement Agreement Education Advisory Board January 11,2012 Plan Summary Objectives The Altamont Landfill Settlement Agreement created the Grants and projects: Altamont Education Advisory Board to propose allocation of ❑ Mini-grants—The mini-grant program awards between funds in the Education Account for diversion education $500-$3,000 to all eligible projects that meet award criteria programs,job training in the field of waste diversion and up to the funding allocation amount. In 2010-11, mini- recycling and mitigating the impacts of the landfill operations grants supported environmental science programs and on the affected neighboring community. Funds generated from school recycling and composting infrastructure projects. the$0.32 per ton surcharge originating from the Altamont ❑ Project grants—The annual grant program would award Landfill are expected to amount to approximately $450,000 competitive grants up to$50,000 for projects that would annually. This per ton surcharge fee will be increased based on make significant contributions to the development of the consumer price index effective January I,2012. Additional sustainable diversion education programs and job training funds are also being generated from the implementation of the in waste prevention and recycling. Types of projects could tipping fee surcharge at the Vasco Road Landfill owned by include: curriculum development, district-wide diversion Republic Services Inc. education programs,job training programs,and community-based programs. The Need ❑ Multiple year grants—Allow applicants for the annual grant program,to propose multiple year grants for up to The Altamont Landfill accepts material for disposal from three years of on-going support. Alameda County jurisdictions,and from the cities of San ❑ Board initiated projects—Board initiated projects include Francisco and San Ramon. Funding programs in diversion projects for which a separate solicitation will need to be education and job training in waste diversion and recycling performed or special projects to be developed by the Board throughout the landfill service area will preserve the life of the that fulfill a special niche or program area not addressed by landfill and save resources. the grants program. Types of projects could include job training partnerships,outreach programs, video and Target Sectors website development, and joint projects with other agencies. • Environmental education programs that serve schools • Non-formal environmental education programs, Deliverables and Major Milestones serving students K-12 • Community-based environmental education programs • Job training programs in the field of waste diversion 2012-13 Continue to develop job training partnerships with and recycling education institutions,state and community colleges. 1/2012 Initiate development of 2012-13 expenditure plan. Funding Goals • Allocate$450,000 per year for outstanding diversion 1/2012 Release Request for Grant Applications for project education and job training programs. grant solicitation. Announce availability of mini- • Report measurable results to the Northern California grants; award mini-grants on an on-going basis. Recycling Association (NCRA), Alameda County 3/2012 Annual expenditure plan to NCRA, Board of Board of Supervisors and cities of Livermore and Pleasanton on an annual basis. Supervisors and cities of Livermore and Pleasanton. • Provide up to two cents($0.02)of every thirty-two 5/2012 Award project grants for 2011-12 school year. cents($0.32)of the Education Account to Alameda Landowners Against Mismanagement(ALARM)for landfill mitigation projects(pursuant to Settlement Agreement sec. 7.3.3) Assumptions • Provide up to two percent(2%)of the funds received ❑ The environmental education community perceives a need in the Education Account to the City of Livermore for for diversion education programs and can develop grant financial management of the account(pursuant to proposals that meet the goals and objectives of the parties Settlement Agreement sec. 7.6.2) to the settlement agreement and the Education Advisory Board. ❑ The Education Advisory Board can identify appropriate partners for enhancing or developing job training programs in waste prevention and recycling. Page I