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EXHIBIT A 2009/2010 Expenditure Plan Alutmunt Scltlnnwt Agrccmart Eductaion Advisory Ronrd Plan Summary The Altmnon[ Landfill Settlement Agreement created the Altamont lducation Advisory Board to propose allocation of funds in the Education Account for diversion education progrnms, job training in [he field of waste diversion and recycling and mitigating [he impacts of the landfill operations on the affected neighboring community. Funds generucd Gom [hc $0.31 per [on surcharge originating tiom the Altamont Landfill are expected to amount to approximately $450,000 annually. 'I'bis per ton surcharge tee will be increase based on the consumer price index effective January I, 2007. It is also anticipated that additional fiords will be generated Irom the implementation of the tipping fee surcharge al the Vasco Road Landfill owned by Republic Services Inc. The Need 1'he Altamont Landfill accepts material for disposal from Alameda County jurisdictions, anti from the cities of San Francisco anti San Ramon. Funding programs in diversion education and job training in waste diversion and recycling throughout [hc landfill service m'ea will preserve the life of the landfill and save resources. Target Sectors • Environmental education programs that serve schools • Non-formal environmental education programs, serving students K-12 • Community-based cnvironrnental education programs • Job training programs in the field of waste diversion and recycling Funding Goals • Allocate $500,000 per year 1'or outstanding tiivcrsion education and job training programs. • Keport measurable results to the Northern Caliti>rnia Recycling Association (NCRA), Alameda County Board of Supervisors and cities of Livermore and Pleasanton on an annual basis. • Provide up to two cents ($0.02) of cvcrythirty-one cents ($0.31) of the Education Account to Alameda Landowners Against Mismanagement (ALARM) for landfill mitigation projects (pursuant to Settlement Agreement sec. 7.3.3) • Provide up to two percent (2%) of the funds received in the Education Account [o [he City of Livermore fur financial management of the account (pursuant to Settlement Agreement sea 7.6.2) February 27, 2009 Objectives Grants and projects: u Mini-grants -The mini-grant program awards between $500-$3,000 to all eligible projects that meet award criteria up to [he funding allocation amount. In 2007-08, mini- grants supported cnvironrnenMl science programs and school recycling and composting infrastructure projects. u Project grants -- The annual grant program would award competitive grants up m $50,000 for projects that would make significant contributions to the development of sustainable diversion education programs and,job training in wash: prevention and recycling. Types of projects could include: curriculum development, district-wide diversion education programs, job training programs, and community-based programs. U Multiple year grants -Allow applicants for the annual gran[ program, to propose multiple year grants fur up to three years of on-going support. ^ Board initiated projects -board initiated projects include projects for which a separate solicitation will need to be performed or special projects to be developed by the Barrtl that fulfill a special niche or program area not addressed by the grants program. "Types of projects could include job training partnerships, outreach programs, video and website development, and joint projects with other agencies. Deliverables and Major Milestones 2009-10 Continue to develop job training partnerships with education institutions, state and community colleges. (/2009 Initiate development of 2009-10 expenditure plan. 2/2009 Release Request for Grant Applications for project grant solicitation. Annountt availability of mini- grants; award mini-grants on an on-going basis. 3/2009 Annual expenditmro plan to NCRA, Board of Supervisors and cities of Livermore and Pleasanunt. S/2009 Award project grants for 2008-09 school year. Assumptions U The environmental education community perceives a need fur diversion education programs and can develop grant proposals that meet the goals and objectives of the patties to the settlement agreement and the Education Advisory Board. u The Education Advisory Board can identify appropriate partners for enhancing or developingjob training programs in waste prevention and recycling. Page I