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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2018-08-24 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST August 13-24, 2018 TIBURON Correspondence 1. Letter- Aug. 10 -Res]dent/Anonymous - Library REGIONAL NOTICES & AGENDAS Notices 1. PG&E - Aug 9 -Rate Increase for Electric Transportation Projects 2. PG&E - Aug 15 - Rate Increase for Electric Transportation Projects in Schools and State parks 3. Tidal Basin - Aug. 2018 -Disaster Recovery Today Report Agenda 1. Aug. 20 -Bel Tib Library 2. Sept. 19- California Water Boards DMEST 8/10/18 FOR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 15, 2018 cow Tiburon Town Council RECEIVED 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 AUG 13 2010 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Council Members, As local taxpayers who have had the benefit of first-hand observation over the decades,we are strongly opposed to the latest requests of the library and its spokespersons. Their claims of need for additional space for community activities are vastly exaggerated. Any Council Member who has attended the evening lectures knows that rarely is there any need for additional space (perhaps only once or twice a year). IT classes, children's activities, adult activities, including monthly afternoon teas, have all turned into a grabfest for folks from other towns. This has become a turn-off for locals who have let their feet and their wallets do the talking. Before you vote in favor of the requests from library staff, please conduct your own personal inspection. Attend the lectures and library activities unannounced. Find out for yourselves just how many people who attend the activity reside in the 94920 zip code and how many do not. Please don't further burden your constituents for the benefit of library staff and those who don't live on our peninsula and pay no property taxes towards our library. Leaving this note unsigned to avoid further pressure from library staff and committee members. Hope you understand. FqN --1 August 9, 2018 TO: STATE, CITY AND LOCAL OFFICIALS NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (A.18-07-021) Summary On July 30, 2018, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed its Electric Transportation Pilot Project application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This application requests $4.13 million to expand the electric transportation initiatives offered by PG&E and help California meet the goals outlined in Senate Bill 350: Clean Energy & Pollution Reduction Act (SB 350). The pilot is designed to provide electric vehicle charging stations for moderate to low income residential customers and provide education in these communities to support more customers getting electric vehicles. Background The goals of SB 350 are to reduce dependence on petroleum, meet air quality standards, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2017, PG&E and the other California utility companies submitted their first applications under SB 350 to promote widespread electric transportation. In early 2018, the CPUC approved the applications and authorized the utilities to submit applications requesting to increase rates for the approved projects. How will PG&E's application affect me? Many customers receive bundled electric service from PG&E, meaning they receive electric generation, transmission and distribution services. Based on rates currently in effect, the bill for a typical residential bundled non-CARE customer using 500 kWh per month would increase from $111.59 to $111.61, or 0.02 percent. Actual impacts will vary depending on energy usage. How will PG&E's application affect customers who buy electricity from a third party? Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation customers only receive electric transmission and distribution services from PG&E. On average, these customers will see an increase of 0.02 percent. Departing Load customers do not receive electric generation, transmission or distribution services from PG&E. However, they are required to pay certain charges as required by law or CPUC decision. These customers will not be impacted by this application. How do I find out more about PG&E's proposals? If you have questions about PG&E's filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TTY, call 1-800-652-4712. Para mas detalles flame al 1-800-660-6785 ° pPI*AftJ&0R 1-800-893-3555. If you would like a copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits, please write to PG&E at the address below: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Electric Transportation Pilot Project Application (A.18-07-021) P.O. Box 7442 San Francisco, CA 94120 A copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits is also available for review at the CPUC's Central Files office by appointment only. For more information, contact aljcentralfilesid@cpuc.ca.gov or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E's application (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC's website at www.cpue.ca.gov. CPUC process This application will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge (Judge)who will determine how to receive evidence and other related documents necessary for the CPUC to establish a record upon which to base its decision. Evidentiary hearings may be held where parties will present their testimony and may be subject to cross-examination by other parties. These evidentiary hearings are open to the public, but only those who are formal parties in the case can participate. 1 After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearings,_the-assigned_Judge_will issue aproposed decision which may adopt PG&E's proposal, modify it or deny it. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting. The Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) may review this application. ORA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. ORA has a multidisciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about ORA,.please call 1-415-703-1584, email ora@cpuc.ca.gov or visit ORA's website at www.ora.ca.gov. Stay informed If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC's free subscription service. Sign up at: http://subscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.gov. If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, have informal comments about the application or have questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC's Public Advisor Office (PAO)webpage at http://consumers.cpuc.ca.gov/pao. You may also contact the PAO as follows: Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor's Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Call: 1-866-84}9-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 III : 1-866-336-7825 (tVll-Il ee) 0.1"-A15-70.3520.2 If you are contacting the CPUC, please include the application number(Electric Transportation Pilot Project Application; A.18-07-021). All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Judge and appropriate CPUC staff and will become public record. 2 August 15, 2018 TO: STATE, CITY AND LOCAL OFFICIALS NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN SCHOOLS AND STATE PARKS (A.18-07-020) Summary On July 30, 2018, Pacific Gas and Electric Company(PG&E) filed its Electric Transportation application for schools and state parks with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The application requests an increase in rates of $7.4 million for the following electric vehicle pilot programs: • Schools: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations in specific schools in Alameda, Fresno, and San Joaquin counties. Along with charging stations and related utility infrastructure, PG&E will host educational events and provide information to increase awareness and knowledge of clean transportation. • State Parks: Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and related utility infrastructure at select California state parks for use by both state park fleet vehicles and park visitors. Background PG&E's application will support California's goal of increasing the number of electric vehicle charging stations and will help promote the adoption of electric vehicles across the state. Schools and parks are both highly visible locations where people come to learn and observe. Installing electric vehicle charging stations at these locations not only provides easy access to students, employees and the public, but also creates a platform to educate the public on how the use of electric vehicles can benefit California. How will PG&E's application affect me? Many customers receive bundled electric service from PG&E, meaning they receive electric generation, transmission and distribution services. Based on rates currently in effect, the bill for a typical residential bundled non-CARE customer using 500 kWh per month would increase$111.59 to$111.61, or 0.02 percent. Actual impacts will vary depending on energy usage. How will PG&E's application affect customers who buy electricity from a third party? Direct Access and Community Choice Aggregation customers only receive electric transmission and distribution services from PG&E. On average, these customers will see an increase of 0.02 percent. Departing Load customers do not receive electric generation, transmission or distribution services from PG&E. However, they are required to pay certain charges as required by law or CPUC decision.These customers will not be impacted by this application. How do I find out more about PG&E's proposals? If you have questions about PG&E's filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TTY, call 1-800-652-4712. Para mas detalles Ilame al 1-800-660-6789 • �i�RR OEPI 1-800-893-9555. If you would like a copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits, please write to PG&E at the address below: Pacific Gas and Electric Company Electric Transportation Schools and State Parks Application (A.18-07-020) P.O. Box 7442 San Francisco, CA 94120 A copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits is also available for review at the CPUC's Central Files office by appointment only. For more information, contact aljcentralfilesid@cpuc.ca.gov or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E's application (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC's website at www.cpuc.ca.gov. CPUC process This application will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge (Judge) who will determine how to receive evidence and other related documents necessary for the CPUC to establish a record upon which to base its decision. Evidentiary 1 t. hearings may be held where parties will present their testimony and may be subject to cross-examination by other parties. These evidentiary hearings are open to the public, but only those who are formal parties in the case can participate. Ata.,.. 'J. 11 1. J 'J-.-_- during 1_. V - -- mi tel considering all proposals and evidence presented du it lig. the hearings,lt,-.s, the assigned Judge Will Issue a pi QP- decision which may adopt PG&E's proposal, modify it or deny it. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting. The Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) may review this application. ORA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. ORA has a multidisciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about ORA, please call 1-415-703-1584, email ora@cpuc.ca.gov or visit ORA's website at www.ora.ca.gov. Stay Infnrmed If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC's free subscription service. Sign up at: http://subscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.gov. If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, have informal comments about the application or have questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC's Public Advisor Office (PAO) webpage at http://consumers.cpuc.ca.gov/pao. You may also contact the PAO as follows: Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor's Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Call: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-5282 If you are contacting the CPUC, please include the application number (Electric Transportation Schools and State Parks Application; A.18-07-020). All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Judge and appropriate CPUC staff and will become public record. 2 14839 DfGEST TIDAL 410003 BASIN August 2018 Margaret Curran 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 94920-2530 Dear Reader: Welcome to the 21"edition of Disaster Recovery Today. It is our goal to produce issues with timely information on highly relevant topics in emergency management, disaster recovery, mitigation, and preparedness. Disaster Recovery Today has become an industry standard for local governments, as a guide in understanding FEMA's and other federal agencies programs. It is not only critical to know the programs on paper, but also how they are implemented nationwide—understanding options and alternatives—and reviewing best practices in the industry. Disaster Recovery Today strives to support local government in each of these areas. In this issue of Disaster Recovery Today,we cover Section 428 of the Stafford Act,the legislation which authorizes FEMA Programs.This section was added to the Stafford Act after Superstorm Sandy as a mechanism to speed recovery programs and give local governments more flexibility in community revitalization. We hope that this article will be helpful to you. Future editions of Disaster Recovery Today will cover such important subjects in emergency management as State- Managed Disasters—An Interview with a State Director; Managing Disaster Housing Programs; Managing Expectations Under the Re-Engineered Public Assistance Program; and Developing an Implementable Disaster Recovery Plan. Thank you for subscribing to Disaster Recovery Today. If you have suggestions, a topic you would like to see covered in a future issue, have questions on content or would like additional copies, please contact our editor— Editor@ DisasterRecoveryToday.com. All the best, Daniel A. Craig Senior Vice President 126 Business Park Drive I Utica,NY 13502 I P:800.382.2468 I F:315.797.1090 ( TidalBasinGroup.com Ilk i ' on 3, LWe' Q¢}ail iaeard the term,"1 don't know When r, comes �����`��o�r�d�saster rouery efforts; s. k _ co�tycuaabieranfi dollars under I ISM "��� g5�nc:�(�F�r1A����lieAss�stance t si�ta`nce - r oels�eiiot programs 2 M4,1,10-0 osts Staying "I n t h e Know with �� �-�a�d f��er�atoc�dur�s for debris s 4 � re�r�a�and�pe�rma�ehtwork FEMAs Public Assistance ���g � �� d�n �owm�ghthave Alternative Procedures (Section 428) x i By David Andrewsr(Uheealaating J EMA's Public Asssfia�ncAiternatrue Procedures (P/Af) Y outlined�n Section 428 of the Following many major disasters (e.g., Hurricane Andrew, HurricaneSfforcfA t true beriefits acid Katrina,Superstorm Sandy), FEMA and their oversight entities 3 (Inspector General and Congress) evaluated the effectiveness of e,locai,tribal governments response and recovery efforts, leading them to implement new � cj aie riotafor rofitf.js(PNP)need5-11 X�`+�'c policies or procedures simplifying the process and the timeliness `�E f octeredt is our hope that of support provided.After Hurricane Katrina FEMA implemented " this a =i1alowel���b1e applicants the Post Katrina Emergency Reform Act,which reorganized theM agency and provided substantial new authorities. In response to rttie pros and cons the devastation caused by Sandy, President Obama signed intoa e )fgrn uyq P�o�edures and how law the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013,commonlybesfi tt t�elo�ch�ee a more, referred to as SRIA. o�tecrsa eecdery The intent of SRIA was to streamline administrative procedures and improve the effectiveness of several disaster assistance ��ME , programs authorized by the Stafford adding Section 428, Public Assistance Act, namely the Public Assistance (PA), Alternative Procedures (PAAP),which Individual Assistance(IA),and Hazard authorizes alternative procedures for the Mitigation Grant Programs(HMGP).The Program. law reforms the Stafford Act in part by reauthorizing several"pilot"programs The major goals of the Section 428 established previously in Title VI of P.L. provisions are to reduce the costs to the 109-295,the Post-Katrina Emergency Federal Government of providing Public Management Reform Act of 2006(PKEMRA). Assistance,increase flexibility in the SRIA also authorizes tribes to request a administration of such assistance,expedite declaration of an emergency or major the provision of assistance to a State, disaster,as was previously only allowed tribal or local government,or nonprofit for states. It also directs FEMA to establish owner or operator of a private nonprofit procedures for arbitrating disputes facility,and provide financial incentives as relating to disaster assistance,and directs well as disincentives for timely and cost- FEMA to create a national strategy for effective completion of projects with such mitigating the cost of future disasters.' assistance? Key Goals The PAAP are still in place today as As it relates to the Public Assistance voluntary programs and apply to Program,this new law amended the debris removal (emergency work)and Robert T.Stafford Disaster Relief and repair,restoration and replacement Emergency Assistance Act,specifically of eligible disaster-damaged facilities (permanent work) projects.FEMA is gathering meaningful information on the "The major goals ... are to reduce the effectiveness of these new procedures in order to revice and imn1.rnvp nrnraccac and costs to the Federal Government of controls as the pilot proceeds. providing Public Assistance, increase Alternative Procedures for Debris flexibility in the administration Removal Assistance According to the PAAP Debris Removal of such assistance, expedite the Pilot Guide (Version 5) dated June 28, provision of assistance to a State, 2017,the provisions of Section 428 that relate to debris removal allow for: tribal or local government, or • Use of a sliding scale for determining nonprofit owner or operator of the federal share for removal of debris and wreckage based on the time it a private nonprofit facility, and takes to complete debris and wreckage provide financial incentives as well removal (see Table 1). FEMA is changing �� the basis for when this provision will as disincentives... . be implemented effective 60 days from issuance of this guidance; • . • ' �. . . FederM Cost Share i 1 through 30 85% a 31 through 90 j 80% , I I 91 through 180 75% Federal dollars will NOT be provided for debris removal after 180 days(Unless an extension is authorized by FEMA HQ) • The use of program income from If a sub-recipient elects to implement recycled debris without offset to the any of the alternative procedures, award amount; FEMA requires them to sign an acknowledgement of program • Reimbursing base and overtime wages requirements.This letter will be attached for the employees of state,tribal or local to the Project Worksheet(PW) developed governments,or owners or operators of for any debris removal eligible activities. private nonprofit facilities performing Because FEMA has several versions of or administering debris and wreckage policy guidance that apply based on removal;and the date of the disaster—with each potentially superseding the previous—it • Providing incentives to a state or is important for sub-recipients to reference tribal or local government to have a the appropriate version that applies to debris management plan accepted their declared disaster. by the FEMA Administrator and have pre-qualified one or more debris and For instance,Version 3 of the Public wreckage removal contractors before the Assistance Alternative Procedures for start of the declaration's incident period.' debris removal is applicable to disasters declared between June 28,2015 and All debris removal pilot alternatives can be June 27,2016.Version 4, published on used individually or with any other pilot June 28,2016, supersedes Version 3 and alternatives.Section 428 also authorizes is applicable to all disasters declared on FEMA to make awards for debris removal or after that date.Version 5,the most on the basis of fixed estimates and to current,extends the program for one year allow sub-recipients to use excess funds to June 27,2018 and makes additional from those awards for approved purposes. program guidance changes to include Special note:FEMA is not implementing the limitations related to the sliding scale these procedures as part of the pilot provision. at this time, but continues to work to improve debris estimating methodologies Under the most current version FEMA will and will consider implementing these only authorize the sliding scale provision procedures in the future. in events with significant debris impacts, TID ALBASINGROURCOM otherwise limiting the usage of the pilot's The other three provisions available under sliding scale provision to high impact the pilot remain unchanged.Version 5 incidents that meet the following criteria: of the guide is applicable to disasters declared on or after June 28,2017.The • High concentration of localized damage; changes to the sliding scale provision are large quantities of debris(over$20M or applicable to disasters declared on or after 1.5 million cubic yards);and August 28,2017. • Disasters declared very soon after the Alternative Procedures for incident(8 days)to incentivize Tapia Permanent work debris remova14. Much like the alternative procedures for debris removal, FEMA has developed - - various program guides for permanent work.According to the PAAP Alternative "Because FEMA has several versions Procedures Pilot Program Guide for ofolic guidance that apply Permanent"Work(Version 3)dated March 29, p ypp y 2016,the provisions of Section 428 that based on the date of the disaster — relate to permanent work allow for: with each potentially superseding • Making awards for permanent work the previous it is important for projects on the basis of fixed estimates to provide financial incentives and sub-recipients to reference the disincentives for the timely or cost- effective completion of work if the state, appropriate version that applies to tribal,or local government,or owner or their declared disaster." operator of the private nonprofit facility agrees to be responsible for actual costs that exceed the estimate. F Y • Provides an option for a state,tribal or T local government,or owner or operator --------------- of the private nonprofit facility to 6= receive an in-lieu contribution without r i ; reduction, on the basis of estimates for repair, restoration, reconstruction, or replacement of a public facility and a � management expenses (i.e.,eliminates the penalty for alternate projects under sections 406(c)(1)&(2)of the Stafford Act). `'' • Allows for consolidating,as determined r by the Administrator,the facilities of a state,tribal or local government, • j. or owner or operator of the private Likewise, it is important for sub-recipients nonprofit facility as a single project to reference the appropriate version that based upon estimates adopted under applies to their specific disaster,as FEMA the procedures. currently has three versions that apply to disasters declared during specific • Allows for the Administrator to permit timeframes. It is important to note that a recipient or sub-recipient to use all or FEMA allows these alternative procedures part of the excess funds for cost-effective to be applied retroactively to permanent activities that reduce the risk of future work projects resulting from major damage,hardship,or suffering from disasters declared prior to date of issuance a major disaster and other activities of the first version of the Alternative to improve future Public Assistance Procedures provisions, if construction has operations or planning. not begun. • Requires the Administrator to make Although the program outlines six available an independent expert panel provisions to the alternate procedures for to validate the estimated eligible cost if permanent work,a sub-recipient must requested by a sub-recipient,and where agree to a fixed estimate/capped grant the Administrator or the certified cost before having access to other alternative estimate prepared by the applicant's procedures (see figure below). professionally licensed engineers has estimated an eligible Federal share for a project of at least$5 million. • Requires the Administrator,at a sub- recipient's request,to consider properly- °Requirement# r Permanntl �lte�nafiVe conducted and certified cost estimates Procedures and Optional F afurc � g prepared by professional licensed � f engineers (mutually agreed upon by the Administrator and the applicant).5 ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES SUB-AWARD Similar to the alternative procedures for debris removal, if sub-recipients elect to Required:Grants Based on Fixed Estimates use any of these alternative procedures options, FEMA will require them to sign Optional features: an acknowledgement form regarding > Elimination of Alternate Project Penalty these procedures.Additionally,once an > Consolidated Sub-Grants (PWs) agreement between the sub-recipient and FEMA is reached on the cost of a fixed > Use of Excess Funds estimate,both the recipient and the sub- > Referral of Cost Estimates to Expert Panel recipient are required to sign a fixed cost > Acceptance of Sub-Recipient Cost Estimates estimate agreement letter which FEMA will attach to the Project Worksheet. TIDIALBASINGROURCOM Benefit Analysis of Alternative understand the differences between the Procedures standard PA Program and the alternative Before analyzing the benefits and risks procedures.Table 2 below provides associated with the Public Assistance a comparison of some of the major Alternative Procedures, it is useful to differences. TABLE 2 Comparison . Standard PA Program . Alternative REMOVALDEBRIS l Federal cost share for debris removal is 75%. Provides an increased federal cost share on a sliding scale for the collection,hauling,processing,and disposal of debris when sub-recipients perform removal operations within a specified time frame. Debris removal activities could be granted a time Federal dollars will NOT be provided for debris removal extension for a total of 18 months from the date of the after 180 days(unless an extension is authorized by FEMA disaster declaration with approval from the State without HQ). decreases to the federal share. FEMA will reduce funding for any revenues related to Sub-recipients may retain revenues received through recycling of debris. recycling eligible disaster debris. FEMA does not allow the straight time of force account When sub-recipients use their own labor forces to labor involved in debris removal operations. perform all or part of debris removal operations,FEMA will reimburse,at the appropriate cost share level,the base and overtime wages for existing employees and hiring of additional staff. I FEMA does not provide any incentives to sub-recipients When the sub-recipient has a FEMA-accepted debris with an approved debris management plan. management plan before the date of the declared incident period,FEMA will provide a one-time incentive of a two(2)percent cost share adjustment applied to debris removal work completed within 90 days. ECOV ERYTOD • r STANDARD PA PROGRAM ALtERNATE PROCEDURES Provides funding on large projects based on actual/ Sub-recipients agree to a fixed cost estimate and the eligible costs. sub-recipient is allowed to use the excess funds for PA Program-related purposes. Allows for eligible cost overruns. No adjustment to the fixed cost estimate,with the exception of insurance adjustments. Eligible work only allows for bringing damaged facilities Sub-recipient has flexibility to repair or rebuild a facility back to pre-disaster design,function,and capacity. as it deems necessary for its operations without any requirement to rebuild to pre-disaster design,capacity or function. No timeline for agreement between FEMA and sub- Agreement on the cost of the fixed estimate sub-award recipient to agree on project cost estimate. must be reached within 12 months of the declaration date. However,it can be extended where construction has not begun under new version of guidance. Direct Administrative Cost(DAC)will be reimbursed on No additional DAC will be considered at the sub-award's actual/eligible costs. closeout. Does not allow for the consolidation of projects except as Sub-recipient can combine two or more fixed estimate allowed under alternate or improved project provisions. sub-awards into a single sub-award.They may also apply funding across any of the facilities within the consolidated sub-award in order to meet its post-disaster recovery needs. Projects with different categories of work cannot be The sub-recipient may consolidate sub-awards from combined unless ancillary in nature. different categories of permanent work(such as, combining Category C and Category E sub-awards)or consolidate within them the same category of work(such as,multiple school-campus sites/locations). FEMA reduces the Federal share of eligible cost for FEMA will not apply this reduction to sub-awards funded alternate projects. under the alternative procedures pilot program.This provision applies only to projects for which the sub- E recipient requests alternative procedures for a sub-award based on a fixed estimate. 406 mitigation funds cannot be retained on alternate FEMA may allow for the retention of 406 mitigation funds projects or improved projects that involve relocation or on a case-by-case basis where prevention of future similar facility replacement at the same site. damage is proven to be of greater or equal benefit than that which would have been achieved through the mitigation scope of work in the originally approved repair sub-award. TIDALBASINGROURCOM "A deliberate application A deliberate application of the Alternative Procedures provisions of the Alternative can provide eligible recipients and sub-recipients with significant benefits— including an expedited, more flexible and less costly Procedures provisions disaster recovery. It can also help improve long-term resiliency can provide eligible and alleviate future losses through sound mitigation efforts.The challenge lies in thoroughly understanding the provisions and recipients and sub– how they can be applied with minimal risk. recipients with significant The biggest risks involve the potential loss of funding for bah tc improperly estimated capped-grants or activities that are not "�"e completed in a timely manner.States and other eligible entities under the Public Assistance Program can reduce their risks by ensuring that they have expert support and advocacy throughout the PA process from experts who are familiar with and fully understand the program changes—including the recent changes —in order to expedite and optimize recovery from the disaster. THEAUTHOR Congressional Research Report,Analysis of the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013,March 11,2013,p.1. z https://www.fema.gov/alternative-procedures. 3Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program Guide for Debris Removal(Version 5)June 28,2017. 'Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program Guide for Debris Removal(Version 5)June 28,2017. s Public Assistance Alternative Prnredurec Pilot Prnnram Gi iirie for Permanent Work(Version 3)March 29,2016. 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Editor@DisasterRecoveryToday.com Follow Disaster Recovery Today on Facebook&Twitter: f 5_1 Facebook.com/TidalBasinGroup 1i12 Twitter.com/DRToday DRT18 4020 i MR U.S.POSTAGE>>PITNEYBOWES DieS viNOTICE: D1k ESa ' 5814 ZIP 9 FY 2018-19 Water Quality Fee _ zl 15 000.350 Schedule to be Proposed for { 0001 iso 1 s 1 Aug 09 2018 j Adoption at the State Water j Board Meeting on: I Wednesday, September 19, 2018. For more information about Water Quality Fees or to sign up for email notifications, please visit our website at: Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ Tiburon CA 94920 resources/fees/water quality/ or contact us at(916)341-5247 or FeeBranch@waterboards.ca.gov A/A AGENDA BELVEDERE TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY Monday, August 20, 2018, 6:15pm Belvedere Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 1. Chair's Report—Jeff Foran, Agency Chair (2 minutes) 1A. 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