1. How To Best Grow the RMDZ Program Committee Item L (Board Agenda Item 17) February 7, 2006

2. For Discussion…………. RMDZ Program Overview Program History Accomplishments Growth Options To Consider Smart Growth Strategy

3. RMDZ Program Overview What?......partnership with local government & their businesses When?............created in 1990 Why?.......a ‘business tool’ to help increase use of locally collected recyclable waste materials

4. How It Works………… State - role & responsibilities  Board’s role  Incentives offered Local Government – role & responsibilities  Zone Administrator role  Incentives offered

5. How Program Benefits…. Local Government The Board Private Businesses

6. Building the Program (1992-1995) SB 1322 Model: Enterprise Zone Program Four designation cycles Hold program at 40 zones

7. Expanding the Program (1996-2002) Eight zone expansions approved Enhanced program services  JTR  RecycleStore  Economic gardening  Enhanced ZA training

8. Zone Renewals (2003-2006) Local governments decide if they would continue partnership with State 31 zones approved 6 do not renew and 2 merge

9. RMDZ Coverage

10. Board Approved Loans

11. Map of RMDZs

12. Program Accomplishments – By The Numbers 10 million tons diverted annually 133 loans - $80 million 12,000 jobs 408 businesses

13. Environmental Benefits – By The Numbers 2 million tons of CO2 reduction in greenhouse gases 1 million metric tons reduction of air pollution

14. Options For Growth Status quo – maintain program with 33 zones Go to 40 zones Go beyond 40 zones

15. Smart Growth Strategy (staff proposal) Conduct Designation Cycle in 2006 Only fill vacancies = 40 zones Conduct informational workshops

16. Smart Growth Strategy Essential to grow program with appropriate resources Essential to continue providing core program services to existing zones during designation cycles

17. QUESTIONS?