Memorandum
Date: June 5, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Air Quality Management District
Board of Directors
From: Douglas Gearhart, APCO
Subject: LCAQMD FY 24/25 Draft Budget Hearing June 20, 2024@ 9:30am, Budget Units #8799 & #8798
Executive Summary: The Lake County Air Quality Management District (District) maintains an active and effective air quality management program to protect the health and welfare of the populace of the Lake County Air Basin. This is a shared mission with State and Federal agencies. The District has primary responsibility for Stationary air pollution sources in conformance with all District regulations and State and Federal laws. As a designated Air Basin, the District participates in several local, State, and Federal programs by law. The District’s attainment status with all of the Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) has enabled flexibility when meeting State and Federal requirements.
The above referenced, June 20, 2024 draft budget hearing is intended to meet the requirements of California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 40131.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
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Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☐ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action:
1) That the Board of Directors approve the FY 24/25 Draft Budget proposed for
the District;
2) That the Board of Directors continue to be on record as opposed to any
further State subvention cuts to the District, and support District staff seeking
additional funding to support the additional work load placed on the District;
3) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff to
continue to actively participate on the CAPCOA Board of Directors to represent the
needs and interests of Lake County related to Air Quality program funding,
regulations, and benefits;
4) That the Board of Directors continue their policy directive that health
impacts, health risks, health based complaints, and mandated
programs/requirements be given top priority, followed by activities that have
regulatory time frames, and other funded activities which includes new permit
issuance, periodic inspections, or as directed by the Board; and
5) That the Board of Directors be on record as supporting District staff working
with County Human Resources and County Administration to develop an improved
recruitment and retention policy or plan for the District to bring to this Board for
discussion and/or direction if necessary