Title
Joint resolution accepting a Solid Waste Enforcement Grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA).
Staff Summary
· For many years, the County has been operating a local solid waste inspection and enforcement program.
· The program is operating with funding coming from the Solid Waste Management Tax Fund.
· The IEPA informed the County that it intends to continue state funding for the program in the amount of $91,501.70 for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
· The resolution authorizes the County Board Chair to execute the necessary documentation to accept a Solid Waste Enforcement Grant from the IEPA.
Body
WHEREAS, Lake County has entered into a delegation agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the purpose of implementing a local solid waste inspection and enforcement program; and
WHEREAS, this program is being implemented through an agreement between Lake County and the Lake County Health Department, with funding budgeted by the County Board from the Solid Waste Management Tax Fund; and
WHEREAS, the IEPA has informed the County that it intends to continue state funding for the solid waste inspection and enforcement program in the amount of $91,501.70 for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to provide for the proper approvals for this grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documentation to accept a Solid Waste Enforcement Grant from the IEPA in the amount of $91,501.70 for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator shall coordinate the execution and management of this grant with the Lake County Health Department.
DATED, at Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, on the 8th day of October A.D., 2013.