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EXHIBIT A <br /> 2013/2014 Expenditure Plan <br /> Altamont Settlement Agreement <br /> Education Advisory Board January 16,2013 <br /> Plan Summary Objectives <br /> The Altamont Landfill Settlement Agreement created the Grants and projects: <br /> Altamont Education Advisory Board to propose allocation of ❑ Mini-grants—The mini-grant program awards between <br /> funds in the Education Account for diversion education $500-$3,000 to all eligible projects that meet award criteria <br /> programs,job training in the field of waste diversion and up to the funding allocation amount. In 2011-12,mini- <br /> recycling and mitigating the impacts of the landfill operations grants supported environmental science programs and <br /> on the affected neighboring community.Funds generated from school recycling and composting infrastructure projects. <br /> the$0.34 per ton surcharge originating from the Altamont ❑ Project grants—The annual grant program would award <br /> Landfill are expected to amount to approximately$450,000 competitive grants up to$50,000 for projects that would <br /> annually.This per ton surcharge fee will be increased based on make significant contributions to the development of <br /> the consumer price index effective January 1,2013. Additional sustainable diversion education programs and job training <br /> funds are also being generated from the implementation of the in waste prevention and recycling.Types of projects could <br /> tipping fee surcharge at the Vasco Road Landfill owned by include: curriculum development,district-wide diversion <br /> Republic Services Inc. education programs,job training programs,and <br /> community-based programs. <br /> The Need ❑ Multiple year grants—Allow applicants for the annual <br /> grant program,to propose multiple year grants for up to <br /> The Altamont Landfill accepts material for disposal from three years of on-going support. <br /> Alameda County jurisdictions, and from the cities of San ❑ Board initiated projects—Board initiated projects include <br /> Francisco and San Ramon. Funding programs in diversion projects for which a separate solicitation will need to be <br /> education and job training in waste diversion and recycling performed or special projects to be developed by the Board <br /> throughout the landfill service area will preserve the life of the that fulfill a special niche or program area not addressed by <br /> landfill and save resources. the grants program.Types of projects could include job <br /> training partnerships,outreach programs,video and <br /> Target Sectors website development, and joint projects with other <br /> agencies. <br /> • Environmental education programs that serve schools <br /> • Non-formal environmental education programs, <br /> serving students K-12 Deliverables and Major Milestones <br /> • Community-based environmental education programs <br /> • Job training programs in the field of waste diversion 2013-14 Continue to develop job training partnerships with <br /> and recycling education institutions, state and community colleges. <br /> 1/2013 Initiate development of 2013-14 expenditure plan. <br /> Funding Goals <br /> • Allocate$450,000 per year for outstanding diversion 1/2013 Release Request for Grant Applications for project <br /> education and job training programs. grant solicitation. Announce availability of mini- <br /> • Report measurable results to the Northern California grants; award mini-grants on an on-going basis. <br /> Recycling Association(NCRA),Alameda County 3/2013 Annual expenditure plar.to NCRA,Board of <br /> Board of Supervisors and cities of Livermore and <br /> Pleasanton on an annual basis. Supervisors and cities of Livermore and Pleasanton. <br /> • Provide up to two cents($0.02)of every thirty-four <br /> cents($0.34)of the Education Account to Alameda 5/2013 Award project grants for 2013-14 school year. <br /> Landowners Against Mismanagement(ALARM)for <br /> landfill mitigation projects(pursuant to Settlement <br /> Agreement sec. 7.3.3) Assumptions <br /> • Provide up to two percent(2%)of the funds received ❑ The environmental education community perceives a need <br /> in the Education Account to the City of Livermore for for diversion education programs and can develop grant <br /> financial management of the account(pursuant to proposals that meet the goals and objectives of the parties <br /> Settlement Agreement sec. 7.6.2) to the settlement agreement and the Education Advisory <br /> Board. <br /> ❑ The Education Advisory Board can identify appropriate <br /> partners for enhancing or developing job training programs <br /> in waste prevention and recycling. <br /> Page I <br />