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Clean Cities – Coachella Valley Region July 10, 2013 AB 1318 Mitigation Fees Fund Program Update on Projects
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Background CA Assembly Bill 1318 (V.M. Perez) Facilitated transfer of emission offsets from the SCAQMD to CPV Sentinel power plant project Approximately $53 million transferred to the SCAQMD Placed in a mitigation fees fund approved by the Board June 2011 Designated to fund emissions reduction projects
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Emissions Mitigation Funds Use AB 1318 specifies use of mitigation fees for emission reduction purposes At least 30% “within close proximity” to the power plant project, which the SCAQMD Governing Board has determined to be the radial distance of 6 miles At least 30% in EJ Areas under SCAQMD jurisdiction Remaining 40% can be used anywhere in the SCAQMD jurisdiction
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RFP Development January 2012 In conjunction with development of an RFP for expending the funds, staff held two public consultation meetings in the Coachella Valley February 2012 Determined that all funds are to be used in the Coachella Valley, that is the area that is both within SCAQMD jurisdiction and the Salton Sea Air Basin Defined “close proximity” and EJ areas Authorized the release of the RFP (issued February 9, 2012) Proposal submittal period extended from normal 60 days to 120 days (deadline - no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2012)
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Environmental Justice Area Definition per AB 1318 Refers to SCAQMD Rule 1309.1 – Priority Reserve (adopted August 2007) Areas where at least 10% of the population is below the poverty level (2000 Census); AND Disproportionate impacts from fine particulate (PM10) exposure (> 46 µg/m 3 )
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Project Site Close Proximity = Six Mile Radial Distance
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Available Funding Available funding for project is based on the Mitigation Fees Fund Deposit of $53,318,358.30, less 5% for administration Therefore, minimum 30% funding for close proximity and EJ Areas = $15,195,732.12 Interest earned from the fund will be used to fund additional projects under the program as approved
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RFP Process Year long process Extensive Public Outreach 2 Bidders Workshops (one in Palm Desert) Noticing in inland newspapers in both English and Spanish print versions Additional Newspaper Noticing newspapers specific to the desert communities (1/4 advertisements in English & Spanish) 4 two-day “office hour” sessions held throughout valley region 7 technical staff available for ~50 hours each Special web page created with video (English & Spanish), FAQ, checklist, etc.
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Summary of Mitigation Projects Submitted 75 proposals received containing >$375M in projects submitted, including: ~$173M in close proximity (6-miles) to the power plant ~$190M in EJ areas Submittals generally fell into the following categories: Solar: ~$132M Alternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure: ~$41M Air Filtration: ~$22.5M Paving: ~$27M Gardening: ~$12.5M Weatherizing buildings and homes: ~$20.5M Other: ~$121M (e.g., congestion relief & alternative energy)
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Panel Recommendations Regarding Evaluations Award 5 additional points to local governments and schools, as was done for local businesses doing at least 90% business in the SCAQMD jurisdiction Set a minimum technical score of 70 points for funding consideration Several proposals have multiple projects or layers therefore partial funding of some was awarded
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Governing Board Process Held two meetings of the Administrative Committee October 18, 2012 in Coachella Valley December 14, 2012 in Diamond Bar Combined ~9 hours of testimony by more than 100 individuals Resulted in numerous action items resulting in modified staff recommendations resulted in >$11 million being reallocated and funding 9 additional projects Greater consideration for non-profits Remove grid scale projects from consideration Forwarded for full Board consideration on January 4, 2013
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January 4, 2013 Governing Board Actions Approved updated funding proposal as directed by Administrative Committee If contracts are not executed, move to the back-up list, ensuring AB 1318 minimums are met Utilize interest earned to fund projects, consistent with AB 1318 Requirements Update Administrative Committee semi-annually, or more frequently if needed Three-year cumulative report to the Governing Board
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Funding Awards vs. AB 1318 Minimum Funding Requirements CategoryClose ProximityEJOtherTotal Minimum Funding$15,195,732.12 ≤$20,260,976.15$50,652,440.39 Recommended Funding$15,311,336.00$15,196,169.00$20,144,935.00$50,652,440.00 Minimum Funding Met?Yes --- Note: Does not include interest accrued to date.
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Funding Summary Project TypeNo. of Projects $(M)Percent of Total Solar712.123.7 Paving and Dust Control37.113.9 Alternative Fuel Infrastructure & Vehicles64.38.5 School Bus/Infrastructure42.44.6 Air Filtration/Weatherization44.79.2 Transportation (parkway & synchronization)220.440.1
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AB 1318 Emission Mitigation Projects Approved for Funding Project #Project ProponentProject Type Requested Funding Amount ($) Recommended Award Status w/in 6-Mile Vacinity ($)w/in EJ Areas ($) Award in Other Areas ($) 69Border Valley TradingLNG/CNG stations$900,000.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 15Renova EnergySolar$1,572,917.00 $314,584.00Contract Language Being Finalized 33Riverside CountyPaving & dust control$5,089,011.00 $4,097,114.00 Awaiting Contractor Signature 22City of Desert Hot SpringsCNG vehicles & station upgrade$1,024,641.00$594,290.00 $430,351.00Contract Language Being Finalized 63c-1Desert Sands USDCNG/Propane Buses (5)$3,535,500.00 $650,000.00 Contract Executed 41a-2Coachella Valley USDCNG Buses (7)$12,994,700.00 $1,235,500.00 Contract Executed 41cCoachella Valley USD Air filtration at schools Mecca and Saul Martinez elementary schools$337,200.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 41bCoachella Valley USDCNG Fueling Facility$1,618,400.00 $300,000.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 35Sun PowerSolar at College of the Desert$2,000,000.00 Awaiting Contractor Signature 57cCity of CoachellaCNG station/solar carport$2,120,000.00 $1,895,000.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 63c-2Desert Sands USD CNG station upgrade and school bus replacements (only CNG station upgrade recommended)$3,889,250.00 $174,250.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 24aCity of Palm Springs Solar Visitor Center, train station, fire station and Unity Center buildings$1,175,225.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 14CVAGParkway 1e11 (main trunk)$38,000,000.00 $17,400,000.00Contract Language Being Finalized 61aIQ AirAir Filtration for schools in EJ area$13,698,732.00 $921,235.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 5Angel ViewCNG vehicles (5)$270,817.50 Awaiting Contractor Signature 20 Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla IndiansPaving & dust control$999,989.00 Awaiting Contractor Signature 74Sun WizeSolar at Boys and Girls Clubs$1,232,696.00 $785,881.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 57aCity of CoachellaSignal synchronization$3,000,000.00 Approved by CC, Awaiting Signature 47Palm Springs USDSolar project at high school$13,168,818.00$3,000,000.00 Partial Funding, Revising Designed 38Quality InteriorsWeatherization$7,950,000.00$1,554,164.00$800,000.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 18Summit InsulationWeatherization$4,196,151.00$1,054,164.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 46City of Desert Hot SpringsDust control$2,000,000.00 Awaiting Contractor Signature 13b St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Food PantryCNG Vehicles$53,995.00 SOW Under Review by Contractor 45City of Desert Hot SpringsSolar$1,484,329.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 62Mission Springs Water District3 MW solar project$9,800,000.00$3,330,546.00 Contract Language Being Finalized 36aFIND Food BankGas to Gas replacement$164,623.00 Contract Language Being Finalized
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Overall Status as of July 5, 2013 2 contracts executed 5 awaiting contractor signature 17 contract language being finalized 1 partial funding requiring revised design 1 SOW in progress * All contracts expected to be executed by September 2013
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