FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
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GRANT POLICY UPDATE
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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BACKGROUND
Through the guidance of the Board of Directors, Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) staff has historically applied for grants whenever possible based on a "Go No Go" approach evaluating whether OC San has a project or program that truly fits each grant opportunity and meets the requirements of the grant. Listed below are the grants that OC San has received:
* $2.025 million - P1-101 Sludge Dewatering and Odor Control at Plant No.1 through Environmental Protection Agency - September 2009
* $1 million P1-101 Sludge Dewatering and Odor Control at Plant No. 1 through Prop 84 First Round - May 2011
* $450,000 OC San SP-173 Effluent Reuse Study GWRS Final Expansion through the United States Bureau of Reclamation - May 2015
* $1 million 2-72 Newhope-Placentia Trunk Replacement Project Prop 84 Third Round - October 2015
* $1 million First Round of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act GWRS Final Expansion - August 2018
* $40,000 Mass Timber Grant Signage for the New Headquarters - Approval Fall 2019
* $2,000 Community Partnering Program grant through the Metropolitan Water District for Plant Signage - Spring 2019
* $3.45 Million - Supercritical Water Oxidation Project (in process) Community Project Funding Requests 2023-2024
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Maintain influential legislative advocacy and a public outreach program
* Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
PROBLEM
Revisit the current grants policy approach to ensure clear direction and make any necessary changes based on the direction of the Board.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Work with the members of the Steerin...
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