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Sacramento Metropolitan
Air Quality Management District
2007 – 2008
Proposed Budget
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Board of Directors
Roger Dickinson, Chair
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Sandy Sheedy, Vice Chair
Council Member, City of Sacramento
Roberta MacGlashan
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Susan Peters
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Don Nottoli
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Jimmie Yee
Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Steve Cohn
Council Member, City of Sacramento
Lauren Hammond
Council Member, City of Sacramento
Kevin McCarty
Council Member, City of Sacramento
Jeff Starsky, Chair
Council Member, City of Folsom
Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa
Council Member, City of Citrus Heights
Gary Davis
Council Member, City of Elk Grove
Darryl Clare
Council Member, City of Galt
Robert McGarvey
Council Member, City of Rancho Cordova
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Strategic Plan Summary
Vision
Healthy air for all generations
Mission
Achieve clean air goals by leading the region in protecting public health and the
environment through innovative and effective programs, dedicated staff, community
involvement, and public education.
Core Values
Honesty and Integrity
Dedication
Teamwork
Leadership
Stewardship
Innovation
Professionalism
Goals
1. Effectively integrate air quality considerations into transportation and land use
planning and decision making to achieve maximum emission reductions.
2. Develop and enhance partnerships that achieve healthy air.
3. Retain, develop and recruit excellent staff at all levels by promoting a culture that is
professional, open, supportive and rewarding.
4. Continue to develop, implement and influence innovative programs to achieve
healthy air.
5. Promote and enhance awareness of the public’s role and responsibility in improving
air quality.
6. Achieve the maximum effectiveness of regulatory programs.
7. Ensure fiscal responsibility and viability
Sacramento Metropolitan
Air Quality Management District
2007-2008
Proposed Budget
May 24, 2007
Larry Greene
Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Director
The electronic version of the Proposed Budget is available for your convenience on our website at
www.airquality.org
Proposed Budget
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
FY 2007-2008
Proposed Budget
Table of Contents
SECTION I – ISSUES & OBJECTIVES
Key Issues and Objectives.................................................................. 1
SECTION II – DISTRICT BUDGET
The Budget in Brief ............................................................................. 3
Revenues............................................................................................ 4
Expenditures....................................................................................... 5
Fixed Assets ....................................................................................... 7
Sponsorships ...................................................................................... 9
Emission Technology Program ......................................................... 12
Covell Building .................................................................................. 14
SECTION III - STAFFING
District Staff Position List .................................................................. 16
Position Requests ............................................................................. 17
Compensation Study ........................................................................ 39
SECTION IV - DIVISION SUMMARIES
Program Coordination ...................................................................... 42
Stationary Sources .......................................................................... 49
Mobile Sources ................................................................................ 54
Strategic Planning ............................................................................ 61
Administration Services ................................................................... 69
SECTION V - APPENDIX:
Organizational Chart ....................................................................... A-1
Explanation of Funding Sources ..................................................... A-2
Proposed Budget
Key Issues and Objectives for
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Programs in FY 2007/08
The following issues will significantly affect the District’s allocation of resources in
FY07/08:
• State budget decisions affecting the District will include:
o the possible allocation of up to $3.5M for the new pilot E-85 program
o decisions made by the legislature regarding the use of bond funds
• Federal budget decisions affecting the District will include:
o the final allocation for 105 and 103 grant funding in the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) 2008 budget
o future structure of EPA funding allocations for air monitoring programs
o any changes in the grant formula for determining funding to states and local
programs
• Other pending decisions affecting the District include:
o the potential allocation of $4.5 M CMAQ funding for incentive programs to clean
up heavy-duty engines
• The District will continue a high level of partnership with the Sacramento Area
Council of Governments (SACOG), Valley Vision, and the Cleaner Air Partnership to
advocate for positive air quality programs and structural changes that help the
district meet its mission goals
• Staff will work with SACOG, the Cleaner Air Partnership and other parties to
understand and develop strategies to mitigate increased goods movement along
regional transportation corridors.
• Staff will work with SACOG and other partners to identify additional funding sources
for Moyer and SECAT type programs. Staff will also continue to pursue ways to
enhance the Smog Check, and scrappage programs for older cars.
• Staff will continue work internally and through outreach to interested parties on two
Indirect Source Rules (ISR), construction and operational. Such rules will provide a
long term regulatory framework for specific measures that mitigate the emission
impact of development projects. Some form of rule is likely to be required as an All
Feasible Measure under state law and may be required under federal law as a SIP
measure.
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• The District will continue work on development of a regional plan for submittal to the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S.EPA, to meet the new federal eight-
hour ozone standard. It is likely that this SIP submission will not be complete until
early in CY 2008 due to delays in receiving needed information from outside
supporting agencies. Funding is included in this budget for costs of work needed to
perform emission inventory, modeling, and rule measure analysis.
• Staff has already experienced an upswing in work related to Global Warming
initiatives at the state level. We expect this work to expand greatly in the 2007-2008
fiscal year. Throughout the year as the ARB completes the initial work required by
AB32, the impacts on district workload will become clearer.
• Staff expects some increase in workload from new ARB regulatory efforts on mobile
sources of emissions. As with the Portable Equipment regulation, only the districts
are positioned to do extensive outreach and compliance work with relation to these
sources.
• The increased complexity of equipment required at gasoline dispensing facilities by
the state adds significant workload for SMAQMD staff
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Proposed Budget
The District Budget in Brief
Fiscal Year 07/08
Where the money comes from... Where the money goes…
DMV
Surcharge/ Interfund
Measure A/ Charges Contingency
E-85 2.4% Salaries/
Fund Balance 1.3%
34.3%
43.2% Fixed Benefits
Assets 31.6%
0.9%
Permits
11.9%
Other
Revenues Services/
Aid from Other
4.1% Supplies
Gov't Agencies
63.8%
6.5%
Summary of Revenues and Expenditures:
FY 06/07 FY 07/08 Increase/
Description Adjusted Budget Budget (Decrease)
Expenditures:
Salaries & Benefits $ 9,500,743 $ 10,959,562 $ 1,458,819
*Services & Supplies 15,159,559 22,104,068 $ 6,944,509
*Building - - $ -
Fixed Assets 227,500 303,400 $ 75,900
Interfund Charges 414,682 840,000 $ 425,318
Contingency 450,000 450,000 $ -
Total Expenditures $ 25,752,484 $ 34,657,030 $ 8,904,546
Revenues:
*DMV Surcharge/Measure A/E-85 $8,179,418 $11,905,289 $3,725,871
Permits 3,772,004 4,114,305 $342,301
Aid from Other Gov't Agencies 4,067,939 2,252,124 ($1,815,815)
Other Revenues 1,914,524 1,425,000 ($489,524)
*Fund Balance 7,818,599 14,960,312 $7,141,713
Total Revenues $25,752,484 $34,657,030 $8,904,546
* The 06/07 adopted budget has been decreased by $11,021,221 to reflect the transfer of Moyer funds to the
Emission Technology budget and building funds to the Covell Building budget. This adjustment allows for
like comparison of budgeted amounts .
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality management District
Revenues
FY 07/08
FY 06/07 Projected FY 06/07 Budget To
Description FY 06/07 Budgeted Actual FY 07/08 Budget FY07/08 Budget
DMV Surcharge - $4 $ 4,200,000 $ 4,365,084 $ 4,350,000 $ 150,000
Measure A 1,879,418 1,531,409 1,880,289 871
DMV Surcharge - $2 2,100,000 2,182,542 2,175,000 75,000
Land Use Mitigation Fees 491,507 2,497,899 700,000 208,493
SEED - Initial fees(no labor) 129,768 610 120,410 (9,358)
SEED - Renewal Fees(labor) 29,799 73,796 26,187 (3,612)
Reinspection Fees 10,280 7,047 8,840 (1,440)
Title V Permit Fees 47,000 27,491 42,000 (5,000)
Source Tests 39,961 59,060 59,846 19,885
Initial Fee 782,536 909,675 645,710 (136,826)
Stationary Source Renewal Fees 2,644,660 2,444,760 2,810,771 166,111
Agricultural Burning Field Crops 18,000 19,785 17,000 (1,000)
Civil Settlement 350,000 855,408 450,000 100,000
Interest 200,000 370,448 275,000 75,000
Aid From Local Govt Agencies 73,656 74,000 84,654 10,998
State - ARB Subvention 336,000 333,258 336,000 -
CARB -Walnut Grove Tower 37,857 37,857 35,213 (2,644)
Moyer (Prop 40) 6,500,000 4,467,705 - (6,500,000)
CMAQ(Spare the Air) 600,000 470,327 100,000 (500,000)
CMAQ(Tree Foundation) 641,682 125,000 - (641,682)
CMAQ(Ozone Attainment SIP) 625,000 270,000 - (625,000)
Federal - EPA 105 Grant 497,315 497,315 547,046 49,731
Federal - EPA 105 Grant (PAMS) 519,969 519,969 619,969 100,000
Federal - EPA 105 Grant (CAPCOA) 300,000 300,000 292,782 (7,218)
Federal - EPA 103 Grant (PM2.5) 36,460 25,000 36,460 -
Planning Service Charges 40,000 25,733 30,000 (10,000)
Building Revenue 525,000 450,000 - (525,000)
Asbestos Plan Fees 300,000 210,893 250,000 (50,000)
State Toxics Emissions Fee 46,017 52,209 48,541 2,524
Variances 2,000 4,647 2,000 -
NOA Asbestos Fees 30,000 1,284 3,000 (27,000)
E-85 - - 3,500,000 3,500,000
SACOG-SECAT 400,000 400,000 200,000 (200,000)
PERP - - 50,000 50,000
NEW REVENUES $ 24,433,885 $ 23,610,211 $ 19,696,718 $ (4,737,167)
Measure A Carry Over $ 2,400,000 $ 159,740 $ 3,180,212 $ 780,212
Seed Loan Fees 743,688 - 613,795 (129,893)
CMAQ 774,156 766,309 1,603,965 829,809
Moyer 4,521,221 4,698,016 - (4,521,221)
EPA 105 Carry Over 91,846 600,000 228,442 136,596
EPA 103 Grant 26,142 - 40,000 13,858
EPA HEP/Construction 315,000 159,400 201,600 (113,400)
CARB School Bus 456,000 - 456,000 -
CARB Walnut Grove 16,482 16,359 19,458 2,976
CARB Emulsified Fuel 224,451 10,753 213,698 (10,753)
Land Use Mitigation Fees 1,014,502 326,399 2,519,888 1,505,386
Other Local Agencies(SIP Other Counties) 131,102 61,453 72,094 (59,008)
DMV $4 259,211 219,504 2,815,767 2,556,556
DMV $2 1,400,000 1,696,758 1,762,932 362,932
Settlements 523,000 55,592 175,439 (347,561)
ARB Tank Inspections 3,360 3,360 1,760 (1,600)
Carry Forward Fund Balance 321,655 321,655 1,055,262 733,607
FUND BALANCE $ 13,221,816 $ 9,095,298 $ 14,960,312 $ 1,738,496
GRAND TOTAL $ 37,655,701 $ 32,705,509 $ 34,657,030 $ (2,998,671)
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Expenditures
FY 07/08
FY 06/07
Budget
FY 06/07 To
FY 06/07 Projected FY 07/08 FY07/08
Acct # Description Budget Actual Budget Budget
10111000 Salaries & Wages - Regular Employees $ 6,969,210 $ 6,591,765 $ 8,052,357 $ 1,083,147
10112100 Salaries & Wages - Extra Help 216,477 152,109 226,143 9,666
10112400 Salaries & Wages - Hearing Board/BOD 21,300 900 10,000 (11,300)
10113200 Salaries & Wages - Time/One Half - Overtime 41,000 40,929 45,000 4,000
10114100 Salaries & Wages - Premium Pay 48,363 42,212 56,575 8,212
10121000 Retirement - Employer Cost 1,023,739 1,029,935 1,142,566 118,827
10122000 FICA/Medicare - Employer Cost (OASDHI) 392,229 370,772 479,888 87,659
10123000 Group Insurance - Employer Cost 621,235 690,867 773,817 152,582
10124000 Compensation Insurance - Employer Cost 144,501 108,000 145,776 1,275
10125000 Unemployment (SUI) Insurance - Employer Cost 22,689 24,000 27,440 4,751
Total Salaries and Benefits $ 9,500,743 $ 9,051,489 $ 10,959,562 $ 1,458,819
20200500 Advertising $ 90,000 $ 151,548 $ 130,000 $ 40,000
20202200 Books/Periodicals - Supplies 4,000 1,084 4,000 -
20202300 Audio-Video 1,900 2,088 2,000 100
20202400 Periodical/Subscriptions 13,000 12,250 15,000 2,000
20202900 Business and Conference Expense 100,000 85,750 100,000 -
20203500 Education & Training Services 40,000 36,250 40,000 -
20203600 Education & Training Supplies 20,100 15,350 17,000 (3,100)
20203803 Recognition Event 4,500 4,783 5,500 1,000
20203804 Workplace Amenities 4,500 2,929 3,000 (1,500)
20203805 Food Purchases/Services 3,000 2,544 3,000 -
20203900 Employee Transportation 70,000 76,578 80,000 10,000
20204500 Freight/Express/Cartage 6,500 7,785 8,000 1,500
20205100 Liability Insurance 100,000 129,120 130,000 30,000
20206100 Membership Dues 13,000 13,319 16,000 3,000
20206500 Microfilm Services 1,000 549 1,000 -
20207600 Office Supplies 38,000 37,974 38,000 -
20208100 Postage Service 12,000 2,421 12,000 -
20208500 Printing Services 25,000 27,735 30,000 5,000
20217100 Rents/Leases-Real Property 105,780 83,495 106,000 220
20219100 Electricity 12,000 9,363 12,000 -
20219300 Refuse Collection/Disposal Service 600 786 800 200
20219700 Telephone Service 6,300 6,600 7,000 700
20222700 Cellphone/Pager 15,000 8,987 15,000 -
20222600 Expendable Tools 95,000 102,000 120,000 25,000
20223600 Fuels and Lubricants 25,000 18,357 25,000 -
20226100 Office Equipment Maintenance Service 30,000 40,225 30,000 -
20226200 Office Equipment Maintenance Supplies 20,000 25,355 30,000 10,000
20227500 Rents/Leases - Equipment 39,100 52,440 55,000 15,900
20227504 Misc. - Vehicles 146,160 129,014 150,000 3,840
20229100 Other Equipment Maintenance Service 33,000 11,009 33,000 -
20231300 Uniform Allowance 3,000 1,826 3,000 -
20244300 Medical Services 4,000 3,600 4,000 -
20250500 Accounting/Financial Services 55,000 44,660 55,000 -
20252200 Temporary Services 230,000 210,590 230,000 -
20253100 Legal Services 150,000 41,138 150,000 -
20254400 Safety Program Services 4,000 2,200 4,000 -
20259100 Other Professional Services 24,127,241 10,537,603 19,878,135 (4,249,106)
20281100 Data Processing Services 129,975 88,016 144,720 14,745
20281201 Hardware 70,825 134,433 74,810 3,985
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Expenditures
FY 07/08
FY 06/07
Budget
FY 06/07 To
FY 06/07 Projected FY 07/08 FY07/08
Acct # Description Budget Actual Budget Budget
20281202 Software 87,600 17,436 115,703 28,103
20281203 IT Supplies 22,700 22,632 25,000 2,300
20281204 Technical Training/Publications 10,700 4,073 28,200 17,500
20284100 Laboratory/Non-Medical Services 49,000 1,967 3,000 (46,000)
20289800 Other Operating Supplies 1,000 2,028 2,000 1,000
20289900 Other Operating Services 1,000 4,844 5,000 4,000
20292100 GS Printing Services 3,000 1,275 3,000 -
20292200 GS Mail/Postage Services 45,000 39,764 45,000 -
20292300 GS Messenger Services 2,400 2,229 2,400 -
20292600 GS Stores Charges 3,300 2,981 3,300 -
20292900 GS Work Request 6,999 4,000 6,000 (999)
20293500 Public Works - Stores 1,000 1,296 1,500 500
20296200 GS Parking Charges 200 1,095 1,000 800
20298700 GS Telephone Services 92,400 92,493 95,000 2,600
20298900 GS Telephone Installation 6,000 3,102 6,000 -
Total Service and Supplies $ 26,180,780 $ 12,362,969 $ 22,104,068 $ (4,076,712)
20211100 Building Operating Expenses $ 418,214 $ 383,300 - $ (418,214)
30322000 COP Administration Fee 2,100 2,100 - (2,100)
30321000 Interest Expense 257,670 257,670 - (257,670)
30323000 Bldg Lease Oblig Retirement 150,000 150,000 - (150,000)
50599100 Reserve for Tenant Improvements 54,012 88,926 - (54,012)
Total Building $ 881,996 $ 881,996 - $ (881,996)
43430300 Fixed Assets $ 227,500 $ 166,000 $ 303,400 $ 75,900
Total Fixed Assets $ 227,500 $ 166,000 $ 303,400 $ 75,900
50550500 Interfund Charges - Accounting Services $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 -
50597900 Interfund Charges - Other Services 399,682 399,682 415,000 15,318
50598000 Operating Transfer Out - - 410,000 410,000
Total Interfund Charges $ 414,682.00 $ 414,682 $ 840,000 $ 425,318
79790100 Contingency Appropriation $ 450,000 - $ 450,000.00 -
Total Expenditures $ 37,655,701 $ 22,877,136 $ 34,657,030 $ (2,998,671)
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Fixed Assets
FY 2007-2008
Total Fixed Assets Requests
Administration/District-wide $155,400
Program Coordination $136,000
Stationary Source $12,000
Total $303,400
Administration/District-wide
Software/Hardware- Furniture/Fixtures Qty $/Unit Cost
Accounting System 1 40,500 40,500
VM Ware Software Application Licenses 2 5,400 10,800
Replication Appliances (local and remote) 2 30,000 60,000
Storage System Upgrade 1 12,000 12,000
Local Tape Backup Drive 1 9,000 9,000
HP ProLiant DL38OR G3 Xeon 3.0GHz Server 2 5,000 10,000
Cisco Switch 1 8,000 8,000
Color Scanner 1 5,100 5,100
Total $155,400
• Upgrade existing accounting system to better meet District needs
• The VM Ware application, replication appliances and upgraded storage system
are all components of a partial re-design of the District’s IT infrastructure in
support of the District’s disaster recovery plan. The payback period for this
project is 3-5 years based on ongoing cost savings from a reduction in hardware
replacement and electrical/cooling costs.
• Tape backup drive is a replacement for the existing backup drive
• ProLiant Servers are to replace existing servers.
• Cisco switch is to replace existing network switch
• Scanner to support increasing document scanning needs and reduce paper
storage space requirements
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Fixed Assets
FY 2007-2008
Program Coordination
Equipment/Software Maintenance Qty $/Unit Cost
Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitor 1 18,000 18,000
ENVIDAS (PC data logger) 4 12,500 50,000
TECO 55 (C or I version) 4 17,000 68,000
Total $136,000
• CO monitor for Del Paso Manor site is required per 40 CFR 58 for PAMS Type II
sites
• ENVIDAS (PC Data logger system) software and associated PC, are required at
Del Paso Manor and Folsom
• Replacing 4 seven-year-old analyzers with TECO 55C or TECO 55i NMHC;
existing analyzers are unreliable and spare parts are not readily available
Stationary Source
Equipment/Software Maintenance Qty $/Unit Cost
Portable Emission Analyzer 2 6,000 12,000
Total $12,000
• Portable emission analyzer will aid in compliance determinations at selected sites
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
FY 2007-2008
Proposed Budget
Requested Sponsorships
Introduction: The SMAQMD receives numerous requests for funding from various
organizations for a variety of events. The Board of Directors has granted the APCO
some flexibility in providing sponsorships for such events so that the SMAQMD can
respond in a timely manner to such requests. The SMAQMD’s was originally adopted
on June 28, 2004 and most recently amended on May 25, 2006. The current policy
authorizes the APCO to approve sponsorship requests up to $5,000 and to notify the
Board in advance of any sponsorship over $1,500.
While the FY 2007-2008 budget includes $25,000 for unallocated sponsorships and
$75,000 for unallocated projects to try to address requests from the community, staff is
aware of the following sponsorships it anticipates funding during FY 2007-2008:
ACT Awards ($500)
The Association of Commuter Transportation is a non-profit organization that brings
together transportation professionals in support of alternative modes of transportation.
Their work directly supports the goals of the SMAQMD to reduce emissions. This
allocation will support their annual awards event.
AWMA ($1,500)
The Air and Waste Management Association holds meetings to discuss practical
solutions to air quality and waste management issues and learn about the latest
technologies and practices. As climate change becomes an increasingly important
topic, the methane emissions from landfills will become an important topic for the air
quality and waste management officials to work together to address.
Climate Change ($30,000)
The momentum to address climate change continues to build. The SMAQMD
anticipates contributing to several strategies and events that aim to reduce carbon
emissions. These will include a Sacramento Region Climate Summit in the fall,
assisting the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) in developing a user-friendly,
interactive climate change web site and related activities.
ECOS Earth Day Sacramento ($1,000)
The Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is a coalition of environmental and
civic organizations supporting efforts to coordinate land use and transportation to
discourage sprawl, thereby improving air quality. On Earth Day each year ECOS hosts
an event that attracts upwards of 10,000 people.
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ECOS Environmentalist of the Year Award ($1,000)
Every year ECOS hosts a popular event that recognizes leadership in environmental
stewardship. Awards are given to individuals, companies, public officials and
developers of environmentally-conscious projects.
First Thursday Dinners – LGC ($10,000)
These events allow elected officials from the region to discuss issues of mutual concern
and learn about strategies to reduce emissions, including more walkable communities
and transit-oriented development. These dinners include presentations by experts in
various planning areas.
Friends of Light Rail ($1,000)
The Friends of Light Rail and Transit advocate for the expansion of Sacramento’s transit
system and implementation of transit friendly land use policies and projects. Their
efforts directly improve air quality by increasing transit ridership and decreasing auto
use. This sponsorship supports their annual event to recognize successful projects and
leaders.
Great Valley Center ($10,000)
The Great Valley Center is a leader in bringing stakeholders together to address issues
of mutual concern, such as air quality, transportation and flooding. This allocation will
provide funding for their Sacramento Valley Forum and their annual conference.
Million Mile May – SACOG ($5,000)
2007 will be the third year of this effort to log one million bicycle miles during the month
of May. This sponsorship supports efforts to get people out of their cars and onto a
bicycle for commute, shopping and recreation trips.
New Smart Growth - LGC ($10,000)
The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership
organization that provides technical support to public officials regarding sustainability,
including land use and energy strategies. The LGC hosts numerous conferences each
year, including a Yosemite Ahwahnee Principles Conference and a national planners
conference. This sponsorship supports the LGC’s efforts to assist public officials to
implement strategies that result in more livable communities.
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Partnership for Prosperity ($5,000)
The Partnership for Prosperity’s Clean Energy Technology Action Team is group of
public officials, business leaders and academics dedicated to attractive green
technology businesses to the Sacramento region. The area is well-positioned to be a
leader in clean energy due to its world class academic research, proximity to public
decision makers, progressive utility companies and the successful green technology
business that have already located here. This sponsorship will support their continuing
efforts.
Smart Routes to School ($10,000)
Administered by the 50 Corridor TMA, this project assists schools and parents to
encourage students to walk or ride their bike to and from school, thereby reducing auto
trips to drop off and pick students before and after school. The District is providing
$5,000 during FY 06-07 for the pilot project.
Valley Vision Open Space Team ($10,000)
On April 27, 2006, the SMAQMD Board approved $2,500 for the first phase of Valley
Vision’s open space study, which included an assessment of existing resources
(baseline), a stakeholder assessment and an analysis of best practices. The increased
allocation will help fund the second phase of the study.
Walk/Bike California Conference ($5,000)
The 2007 conference will bring an estimated 500 planners, health and transportation
advocates, and public officials from across the U.S. to Davis, CA September 11-14.
The conference allows attendees to share success stories, learn about the latest
technologies and strategies for improving the walking and biking environment, and
recognize leaders in the alternative transportation world.
West Coast Diesel Collaborative Annual Meeting ($3,000)
The West Coast Diesel Collaborative is a public-private partnership working to reduce
diesel emissions along the West Coast. This sponsorship supports their annual
meeting where stakeholders can share information and learn about the latest
technologies to voluntarily reduce diesel emissions.
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Sacramento Air Quality Management District
Emission Technology Program Budget
FY 07/08
Where the money comes from...
Interest Where the money goes...
1%
Other Professional
Moyer Fund Balance Services
59% (incentive contracts)
100%
Moyer (Prop 40)
40%
FY 06/07
FY 06/07 Projected FY 07/08 FY 06/07 Budget To
Acct # Revenues Budgeted Actual Budget FY07/08 Budget
95956905 Moyer (Prop 40) - - $ 6,120,118 $ 6,120,118
94941000 Interest 125,000 125,000
95956905 Moyer Fund Balance - - 8,936,337 8,936,337
Total Revenue - - $ 15,181,455 $ 15,181,455
FY 06/07
FY 06/07 Projected FY 07/08 FY 06/07 Budget To
Acct # Revenues Budgeted Actual Budget FY07/08 Budget
20259100 Other Professional Services - - 15,181,455 15,181,455
Total Expenditure - - $ 15,181,455 $ 15,181,455
Budget Change
FY07/08 will be the first year that the District reports emission technology incentive programs, i.e. revenues
and expenditures in a separate fund. Moyer project funds are accounted for in this year’s budget. Separating
these activities will smooth out the year-to-year peaks and valleys in the normal operating budget resulting from
fluctuations in funding for the emission technology programs. District accounting staff has worked with
Sacramento County accounting staff to establish this separate fund.
Emission Technology Programs Background
The emission technology pass-through programs started back in 1998 with the inception of the Carl Moyer
program, which continues today. The District receives other pass-through funds, but the Moyer program is the
largest share of these funds. These funds are made available as an incentive for owners of heavy duty on-
road vehicles such as buses, semis etc… and owners of off-road equipment such as that used in agriculture
and construction, to modernize their equipment with lower emission options. Options include re-power of the
equipment or in some cases replacement of the equipment.
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Sacramento Air Quality Management District
Emission Technology Program Budget
FY 07/08
Revenues
Revenues for the emission technology program come from a variety of sources such as the Carl Moyer and
CMAQ programs, as well as some revenues from the DMV programs. For FY07/08 only Carl Moyer
revenues are included in the emission technology program fund. The disbursement of these funds are
managed by District staff and offered as incentive to end-users
Expenditures
Expenditures for budget year FY07/08 are comprised entirely of professional service contract fees related to
specific projects. Expenditures for Mobile Source staff, who manage these projects remains, at least for
FY07/08 in the normal operating budget.
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Sacramento Air Quality Management District
Covell Building Budget
FY 07/08
Where the money comes from... Where the money goes...
Current Bldg Reserve for
Lease Oblig Tenant
Retirement Improvement
17.0% 2.2%
SMAQMD
Transfer In
45%
Interest
Building Building
27.8% Annual COP
Rent Operating
55% Admin Fee 52.8%
0.2%
FY 06/07 FY 06/07 Budget
FY 06/07 Projected To FY07/08
Acct # Revenues Budgeted Actual FY 07/08 Budget Budget
96969000 Building Rent Revenue - - $ 500,000 $ 500,000
98988000 SMAQMD Transfer In - - 410,000 410,000
Total Revenue - - $ 910,000 $ 910,000
FY 06/07 FY 06/07 Budget
FY 06/07 Projected To FY07/08
Acct # Expenditures Budgeted Actual FY 07/08 Budget Budget
20211100 Building Operating Expenses - - $ 480,230 $ 480,230
30322000 Annual COP Administration Fee - - 2,100 2,100
30321000 Interest Expense - - 252,748 252,748
30323000 Current Bldg Lease Oblig Retirement - - 155,000 155,000
50599100 Reserve for Tenant Improvements - - 19,922 19,922
Total Expenditure - - $ 910,000 $ 910,000
Budget Change
FY07/08 will be the first year that the District reports building activity, i.e. revenues and expenditures in a separate
fund. District accounting staff has worked with Sacramento County accounting staff to establish this separate fund.
Building Background
The District moved into the building as a tenant in 1999, assuming occupancy of the third floor, approximately
19,200 square feet. In 2002, the District, with the Boards approval, purchased the building through a bond issuance
and other funding. The purchase obligation is scheduled to be fully paid off by 2027.
At the time of purchase through the present, the second floor of the building has been occupied by two tenants,
who each occupy approximately one half of that floor. We have recently executed a new lease with one of the
tenants, who had a right to renew option, for an additional five years. The second tenant’s lease, which also had a
right to renew option, is due to expire in November 2007. We are currently negotiating a new lease with them. The
first floor of the building is occupied by a covered parking garage managed on behalf of the District by Standard
Parking.
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Sacramento Air Quality Management District
Covell Building Budget
FY 07/08
Revenues
Revenues are generated by tenant rents, a transfer-in of monies from the District to represent rent we would
pay. The revenue from daily/monthly parking passes is netted out against parking garage expenditures. Total
budgeted revenues for FY07/08 are estimated at $910,000.
Expenditures
Expenditures are comprised primarily of three categories: operating expenses, purchase obligation retirement
(principal and interest) and reserve for tenant improvements. Included in the operating expenses is
approximately $97,000 for capital improvement projects such as elevator upgrade and exterior waterproofing.
Also included is approximately $82,000 for improvements to cover requests by each of our tenants resulting
from lease renewal negotiations.
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Proposed Budget
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Metropolitan District
District Staff Position List
FY06/07 Proposed FY07/08
Funded Positions by Title Total Additions Total
Accountant I 1.00 1.00
Administrative Assistant 2.00 2.00
Air Pollution Control Officer/Executive Director 1.00 1.00
Air Quality Engineer 21.50 21.50
Air Quality Instrument Specialist I/II 3.00 3.00
Air Quality Planner/Analyst (1 LT) 10.50 10.50
Air Quality Specialist (7 LT) 19.00 3.00 22.00
Asst./Assoc. Communications & Marketing Specialist (1 LT) 1.85 1.00 2.85
Clerical Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00
Controller 1.00 1.00
District Counsel 1.00 1.00
District Counsel Legal Assistant 1.00 1.00
Division Manager 5.00 5.00
Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board 1.00 1.00
Fiscal Assistant I/II 1.00 1.00
Human Resources Officer 1.00 1.00
Information Systems Administrator 1.00 1.00
Information Systems Analyst (1 LT) 1.00 1.00 2.00
Office Assistant I/II 3.00 3.00
Personnel Assistant I/II 2.00 2.00
Program Coordinator (1 LT) 13.00 13.00
Program Supervisor 4.00 4.00
Senior Accountant 1.00 1.00
Statistician 1.00 1.00
TOTAL FUNDED 97.85 5.00 102.85
Unfunded Positions by Title
Air Quality Engineer (LT) 1.00 1.00
Air Quality Specialist (LT) 1.00 1.00
TOTAL UNFUNDED 2.00 0.00 2.00
GRAND TOTAL 99.85 5.00 104.85
Summary of proposed new positions included above
AQ Specialist (LT) - Stationary Source - Pilot E85 program 1.00
AQ Specialist (LT) - Stat. Source - Tier 0 and VOC non permitted inspections 1.00
AQ Specialist - Stationary Source - GDF Inspections 1.00
Info Systems Analyst (LT) - Administrative Services 1.00
Comm & Mktg Specialist (LT) - Strategic Planning 1.00
Net Additions included in GRAND TOTAL above 5.00
Footnotes
LT = Limited Term
FY06/07 column includes the following:
Approved positions included in final budget plus:
AQ Specialist 1.0 FTE (Stationary Sources) approved by Board subsequent to final budget (Oct 2006)
AQ Engineer 1.0 FTE converted from AQ Specialist -1.0 FTE (Stationary Source) approved by Board (Oct 2006) - No net addition
AQ Engineer 1.5 FTE (Program Coordination) pending Board approval - to be presented to Board in May
Program Coordinator 1.0 FTE (Program Coordination) convert from LT to regular pending Board approval in May
Pending conversion of Program Coordinator from LT to regular, AQ Engineer 1.0 LT by policy converts back to regular
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Budget Position Request
FY 2007-2008
Classification Title: Information System Analyst (Assistant or Associate Level)
FTE Requested: 1.0 Limited Term
Division: Administrative Services
____________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST
The Administrative Services Division is requesting the addition of one, full time
Assistant/Associate Information System Analyst (Limited Term) beginning with the
budget year FY07/08. The position will be re-evaluated at the end of the fiscal year to
determine if there remains an ongoing need.
BACKGROUND
The District has experienced an overall growth in staff of 21% over the past four years
to support the growing and expanding effort of the District to fulfill its mission to provide
cleaner air for the greater Sacramento area, while at the same time the IT staff has
remained at 2 full-time positions. The Administrative Services Division is responsible for
providing information technology (IT) support to the District by developing, maintaining
and continually improving its information technology network and for providing tools for
each District staff member to aid in the efficient performance of their duties.
JUSTIFICATION
As of 2003, the ratio of all District staff to IT staff was about 40:1 and had increased to
48:1 by 2006. By comparison the Bay Area, San Joaquin and South Coast Air Districts
employ ratios ranging from 30:1 to 35:1 when comparing overall staff to IT support staff.
Because these larger Districts should experience some economy of scale, a case could
be argued that the ratio for Sacramento AQMD be lower than or at the very least equal
to that ratio of those larger districts. Additionally, having only 2 full-time staff dedicated
to supporting the information technology needs of the District presents coverage
challenges. If one is on vacation at the same time another is out unexpectedly, the
District is left with no technology support coverage.
The demands on IT staff stemming from the number of people they are required to
support, the need for the IT staff to continually broaden their knowledge base due to
evolving technologies and the need to implement some significant system changes, i.e.
the data redundancy (clustering) system and satellite office sub-network, to name two,
led to the decision to bring in an extra help person in early 2006 to help re-distribute the
workload demands and to ensure sufficient coverage for IT staff in support of the
District.
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While the aforementioned system changes have been implemented, there are additional
IT initiatives on the horizon, several of which are noted below. Some are a one-time
implementation, but all will require ongoing support and regular updating and are in
addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the IT staff. Some of the initiatives provide
the IT staff with better tools, allowing them to be more proactive / preventive in their
approach to system management and maintenance. To be fully effective, the tools need
to be monitored and utilized. We don’t anticipate IT staff time savings by putting these
tools in place; however we do anticipate a further minimization of system downtime and
system issues, which in turn leads to potential improvements in overall District staff
productivity and satisfaction.
SUMMARY OF KEY INITIATIVES
Implement a Virtual Data Storage System:
To centralize all data (User data, email, document images, SQL data) into one pool,
increasing data management i.e. retention policy, backup and restore processes,
capacity forecasting.
Implement a Virtual Server Solution at the Production and Disaster Recovery sites:
To cut server replacement cost, reduce power and cooling cost, and save rack space
Develop and Implement an Information Technology infrastructure (co-location) disaster
recovery strategy: In support of District-wide disaster recovery plan, ensuring staff have
access to necessary data in the event of an emergency of other event that prohibits
access to this information in the usual manner
Develop and implement a data/e-mail retention system:
To meet compliance standards
Upgrade and enhance our backup and archival system:
To allow disk to disk and disk to tape backups, data replication
Implement workstation troubleshooting and task management utilities:
Like User_Manager_Pro, Task_Manager_Pro
Implement Network General Sniffer technology:
To troubleshoot intermittent network connection issues, monitor applications
performance issues
Update and communicate existing IT policies:
To ensure consistent, appropriate and safe use of District technology assets
Implement and manage more robust system control procedures and processes:
For example: network change management procedures, replace end-user help desk
system, software and hardware tracking, updated and better organized IT reference
library
Participate in the development and implementation of e-records policy and procedure:
The IT staff will play a critical role in the Districts development and implementation of its
electronic records policy and procedures, including the implementation and
management of necessary tools to support such a policy
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ASSISTANT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST
PURPOSE
Under supervision, performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties in
the operation of desktop computer systems/software packages; develops, supports, and
maintains database administration; performs other related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC
The Assistant Information Systems Analyst is a journey level classification. Incumbents
are proficient in providing a variety of specialized technical support and serve as a
resource in the use of personal computer systems and software. They apply specific
knowledge to resolution of the more day-to-day user’s software and hardware problems.
Incumbents may be required to work irregular hours and be on-call.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by the employee
of this class. Not all assigned duties may be listed.
1. Assists with troubleshooting user problems when accessing network and using
applications; supports, maintains, and enhances existing computer applications;
generates ad-hoc database reports; provides technical assistance and training to
users; uses diagnostic software as necessary; analyzes, detects; identifies and
corrects minor technical problems and deficiencies.
2. Assists with liaison function with software vendors regarding upgrades,
reconfiguration, and installation of new systems and troubleshooting problems;
assists in determining proper installation parameters for software and hardware.
3. Sets up and controls accounts for access users and groups; sets-up, installs and
configures a variety of computer systems and software.
4. Assists in system development projects including analysis, development, testing and
implementation; assists in the development of the Local Area Network (LAN).
5. Participates in and assists with the analysis and development of computer programs;
provides a variety of consultation and support in the selection, purchase, installation,
and use of personal computer hardware and software.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and
abilities. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
One year of work experience in the field of systems analysis, database administration,
operating systems network analysis, client/server and desktop computer operating
systems.
AND
Completion of major course work from an accredited four-year college or university in
computer science, information systems or a closely related field.
SUBSTITUTION:
OR
Completion of a certificate program in computer science in one of the following options;
Database, Operating Systems, or Networking may substitute for the required college
course work in computer science or information systems.
Knowledge of:
Principles of computer data processing; principles and techniques of software and
systems quality assurance and control; principles and techniques of technical problem
solving; diagnosis and identification of software and hardware problems; principles,
practices, and techniques of providing customer service; design, installation and
maintenance of client; server and desktop computer systems; computer systems
configuration, operating system structure, operations, and utilities; data communication
concepts and principles, network hardware and software products; network operating
systems; personal computer applications, database tools, and operating systems.
Ability to:
Recognize problems, develop recommendations and solutions; analyze and correct
user computer equipment, software, and operating problems; work effectively with
clients and users to resolve user problems; train and assist users with the utilization of
computers and software packages; read, interpret and apply complex technical
assistance environments; communicate orally and in writing; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with staff and vendors; train users in new desktop
applications.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of database design principles; experience with development and
implementation of database applications.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently sits, stands and walks for extended periods; stoops to pick up or move
objects; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without
assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and
vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of computers, office equipment and
copiers.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in an office environment; regular contact with staff and the
public.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Position Request
FY 2007-2008
Classification Title: Assistant Communications & Marketing Specialist
FTE Requested: 1.0
Division: Strategic Planning
REQUEST
The Strategic Planning Division is requesting a new full-time Assistant Communications
& Marketing Specialist for the Communications Office. The position will help absorb the
lower level workload associated with increased communication and outreach activities
regarding particulate matter, monitoring and program activities for the Spare The Air
Program as it is included in the SIP, implementation of new communications and
outreach activities related to environmental justice and increased outreach requests
from the Board of Directors.
BACKGROUND
Communications Office staffing has been at or about 2.85 FTE since 1992. In
November 2005, the name of the Office was changed from Community Education to
Communications to reflect an expanded scope of responsibilities to include assisting
other Divisions with their work beyond what had historically been provided. This has
included additional consultation on external communications for permits and
enforcement, assisting with outreach related to the State Implementation Plan, rollout of
the organization’s intranet, and related activities.
Also, there has been an increased focus on the Executive Director communicating
directly with media representatives on major issues to raise their profile in the
community. The office has been called upon to arrange periodic editorial board
meetings and reporter briefings beyond what had been previously done, all of which
have required additional planning and logistics. It is expected that the workload
associated with this expanded scope will continue to grow. In January 2007, the
Communications Office hired a full-time extra help employee to assist with this
workload. Previously they had hired a part-time intern to assist, who subsequently
resigned.
JUSTIFICATION
There has been no increase in staffing of the Communications Office for fifteen years. A
significant increase in their workload has now been signaled by new District leadership
and regulatory changes through federal, state and District regulations as well as an
expansion of the District’s Board of Directors.
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As outlined above, there are four driving forces that have led to an expanded and
expanding workload: 1) lowered EPA standard for particulate matter which requires
development of a new public education and notification program, 2) expansion of the
scope of responsibilities for the Communications Office to include additional assistance
to other Divisions, 3) inclusion of the Spare The Air Program in the SIP, resulting in
additional outreach requirements and reporting activities, and 4) increased outreach
requests from the Board of Directors.
Historically, the Office has contracted with Advertising, Public Relations, Graphic Design
and Printing businesses to accomplish its work. The addition of an entry-level Specialist
will enable a shift of some work (simple graphic design, layout, and related publications
work, and similar public relations activities) that would otherwise be accomplished
through one of these contractors to this internal staffer at decreased cost. It will also
provide for staffing at an increased number of outreach events without calling upon the
support of other District Divisions, typically at a higher hourly cost.
FUNDING
DMV funds are proposed for this position.
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ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
PURPOSE
Develops, administers, and participates in the dissemination of information to promote
understanding of District environmental programs, activities, regulations, and
administrative proceedings to non-technical audiences, news media representatives,
community and civic groups, public agencies, and private organizations; and
encourages and promotes public and small business participation in such programs,
activities and proceedings; and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Communications & Marketing Specialist – the entry level class of the series.
Incumbents assist with the planning, designing, and executing of programs, projects,
studies, or other work involving the preparation and dissemination of administrative and
technical information in support of the District’s policies, functions, activities,
demonstrations, programs, and regulations. Incumbents are expected to demonstrate
increased understanding and knowledge of District programs during the training period.
Incumbents are gradually given less supervision and more difficult and responsible
assignments.
Associate Communications & Marketing Specialist – The fully experienced, journey
level class of the series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are
responsible for assignments of substantial difficulty/complexity/sensitivity requiring an
in-depth knowledge of District programs, rules, and operations.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in
this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned
duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are
least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.
1. Coordinates the District’s public education/outreach programs; coordinates
activities with District representatives and other management staff; discusses
current developments and on-going programs, and provides and obtains
information from District staff and other air quality management agency
representatives; promotes alternative fuel and low-emission technology to
business, elected officials and the general public.
2. Implements programs, policies and procedures; provides on-going support for
special projects and programs through interagency relations, marketing,
advertising, and outreach; participates in District rule development and planning
efforts to integrate public education program components.
3. Researches, writes, edits, and oversees production and distribution of quarterly
District newsletter, rule advisory notices, brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets,
posters, and annual reports.
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4. Responds to news media and public inquiries about the District and air quality
issues; acts as spokesperson for the District and represents the District before
the news media, and public and private sector officials on a variety of issues;
assists with planning, coordination and execution of news conferences and
media availabilities; prepares correspondence in reply to inquiries, general
complaints, and suggestions relative to the District’s programs, activities, and
procedures; researches and prepares issue summaries.
5. Assists with Board of Directors communications through the research, writing,
and production of rule fact sheets and other information critical to Board
understanding of air quality issues.
6. Writes and produces special television features; writes copy for radio and
television commercials and public service announcements; designs and creates
exhibits and displays; develops copy, graphics, layout, and arranges for
placement of District print and broadcast advertising.
7. Plans, arranges for, and coordinates public workshops, special conferences,
promotional events, and public hearings on rules, issues, and actions; assists
with the planning and coordination of a bi-annual air quality conference
sponsored by the District; speaks at workshops, conferences, commission and
board meetings.
8. Acts as project manager for various demonstration programs; monitors project
resources, coordinates public education efforts, and responds to on-going needs
of demonstration participants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Assistant Communications & Marketing Specialist – Completion of major course work
from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, public relations,
environmental science, public or business administration, or journalism and two years of
full-time experience disseminating public information, including speaking before groups,
civic organizations and public gatherings or any combination of training and experience
that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Associate Communications & Marketing Specialist – Completion of major course work
from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, public relations,
environmental science, public or business administration, or journalism and one year of
experience as an Assistant Communications and Marketing Specialist or three years of
full-time experience engaged in an informational service program that included liaison
responsibilities with individuals and representatives from community and civic groups,
public agencies, and private organizations or any combination of training and
experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Both Classes – Principles, techniques, and methods to develop and conduct public
information and community liaison programs; techniques of preparing, producing and
disseminating information to the general public, news media, schools, and the
community, utilizing all major media communications; preparation and dissemination of
information to the press through a variety of communications media, including
photography, graphic arts, copy layout, and radio and television programming; methods
used to evaluate program objectives and goals; principles and techniques if establishing
and maintaining relations with news media and other public groups; principles,
techniques, and practices of journalism, expository prose, and editing; English usage,
grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Associate Communications & Marketing Specialist – Basic Federal, State, and local
environmental pollution laws, rules, and regulations; District rules, programs and
operations; statutory requirements for low-emission vehicles related to alternative fuels;
automobile industry/rental car industry and basic fleet management; State, Federal and
local government organizations and functions.
Ability to:
Both Classes – Read, understanding, apply and communicate District rules, regulations
and procedures, and Federal and State environmental regulations; establish and
maintain relations with media, community leaders, District management staff, and
representatives of a wide range of public agencies and private organizations; compose,
coordinate, and edit a variety of educational, informational, and promotional materials;
prepare written analyses, evaluation, summaries, recommendations, correspondence
and reports; prepare illustrations, charts, graphs, and other visual aids for presentations;
speak in public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
On an occasional to frequent basis, performs tasks such as transporting promotional
materials, setting up display booths and participating in outdoor events requiring active
movement, walking, standing, and lifting bulky items. When working within the office,
physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 lbs., bending, stooping, squatting
and moving about the office. Requires frequent travel by car.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust,
fumes, odors, or noise. Computer monitor used on a daily basis. Requires occasional
work outdoors with exposure to summer heat when staffing display booths at fairs.
Travel throughout the District is required.
FSLA STATUS
Exempt
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Budget Position Request
FY 2007-2008
Classification Title: Air Quality Specialist (limited term – two years)
FTE Requested: 1.0
Division: SSD
REQUEST
One specialist for E-85 program implementation
BACKGROUND
The district is expected to enter into a grant with the CARB for identifying and providing
incentives for currently permitted gasoline dispensing facilities to install dedicated
Ethanol dispensers and would require new fuel storage at these facilities. The CARB
has $3.5 MM for this program and has agreed to allow up to 5% for implementation
resource costs.
JUSTIFICATION
The program is obligatory once the grant (which has been applied for) is awarded. E-85
is part of the governor’s clean air initiatives and is expected to have increasing impact
on the reduction of oil dependency of the country after it obtains adequate
infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT
Neutral as the funding is part of the grant
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ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
PURPOSE
Performs a variety of professional and technical work in connection with inspection,
investigation, evaluation, control, and assessment of air quality standards, conditions,
plans, and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – The entry level class in the air quality specialist series.
Incumbents perform field and office assignments of a less complex nature in connection
with the inspection, investigation and evaluation of air quality standards and conditions.
Incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and knowledge during
the training period. Incumbents are gradually given less supervision and more difficult
and responsible assignments. Incumbents assist experienced staff on more difficult
projects.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – The fully experienced, journey level class in the air
quality specialist series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are
responsible for office and/or field assignments of substantial difficulty/complexity and
are required to direct them to completion. Associate Air Quality Specialists have no
supervisory responsibility but do provide training and technical guidance to others.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in
this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned
duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are
least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.
1. Evaluates and audits various complex industrial and commercial facilities with
atmospheric emissions to determine compliance with all permit conditions,
applicable laws, rules and regulations; investigates problems or concerns to
determine if violations exist or if problems need further engineering assessment
or source testing.
2. Collects, organizes, analyzes, evaluates, and validates an assortment of data, air
and soil samples, and other material to determine compliance with air quality
standards.
3. Issues legal notices for violations of law which have occurred; participates in
negotiations with violators for voluntary compliance to laws, rules, policies and
regulations; recommends enforcement action.
4. Reviews and analyzes air monitoring data; ensures compliance with air
monitoring regulations regarding test scheduling, reporting and record
maintenance; may act as project leader.
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5. Reviews and evaluates air quality control permit applications; performs initial and
annual inspections; reviews source test protocols; observes source tests; reviews
and analyzes test results.
6. Consults with management and technical staff of industrial and commercial
establishments on solutions to problems arising from mobile source, stationary
source and toxic air contamination.
7. Participates in specific program activities such as landfill testing, asbestos
removal, and soil aeration, including evaluation and review of plans and permits,
field-testing and observation, data analysis, and report preparation.
8. Researches local air quality; performs necessary studies and analysis of
technological feasibility, economic and other impacts of proposed practices and
rule changes; writes, analyzes and justifies rule changes and advisories; reviews
and comments on legislation and regulations.
9. Assists with the application intake process; screens packets for completeness;
determines if expedited permitting is applicable; determines fees.
10. Represents the District on committees and at public activities, meetings, and
before official bodies.
11. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding violations, complaints, sources
of air pollution and other related information; maintains data base information for
a variety of air quality management programs.
12. Assists with special projects performed by other work units or divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program or any combination of training and experience that provides the
desired knowledge and abilities.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program and two years of full time experience as an Assistant Air Quality
Specialist or two years of full time experience performing duties in the areas of
inspection, investigation, evaluation, monitoring, or rule development for stationary or
mobile sources of air contaminants or clean fuels; or any combination of training and
experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Both Classes – Principles of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and natural science
related to determining, evaluating, monitoring, and controlling air quality; principles and
methods of measuring atmospheric conditions and air quality; statistical analysis; basic
computer principles and applications.
Associate Air Quality Specialist -- The design and use of air quality control devices,
instruments, equipment and various types of industrial processes; major types and
sources of air pollution; purposes and procedures of various public and private agencies
involved in air quality; criteria and procedures for siting air monitoring stations, air
monitoring telemetry system operation, and quality assurance procedures for air
monitoring and meteorological data; concepts, methods, and practices of vehicle fleet
operation; manufacturing techniques and design concepts of vehicle technology; clean
fuels technology and associated products; model concepts of emission inventory.
Ability to:
Both Classes – Analyze, interpret, and apply legislation, laws, regulations, and technical
publications related to air quality management; apply scientific methods and principles
to recognize and investigate air pollution problems; analyze technical problems and
propose effective solutions; prepare technical reports; interpret and explain Federal,
State, and local policies, procedures, and laws; make written and verbal presentations
to professional and civic groups; deal with a variety of different personalities and
situations; communicate in public and in private meetings, group discussions and
interviews with people of varying technical skills and personalities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions within these classes that perform inspections of air monitoring activities will
require the ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs, crouch, and lift weights up to
approximately 25 pounds (weights include briefcase, manuals, testing equipment, etc.).
Other positions are essentially desk jobs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required for air monitoring
positions and positions performing inspections.
Possession of California Air Resources Board visible emissions evaluation certification
within the first six months of appointment for positions performing inspections.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inspection positions are exposed to chemicals, dusts, fumes, and noise on a frequent
basis. Inspections may be performed in hazardous environments. Other positions in
the class series generally work in a clean work environment with limited exposure to
conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer monitor used on a daily
basis. Travel throughout the District is required for inspection and air monitoring
positions.
FSLA
Exempt
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Budget Position Request
FY 2007-2008
Classification Title: Air Quality Specialist (Assistant/Associate)
FTE Requested: 1.0
Division: SSD
______________________________________________________________________
REQUEST
One specialist for VOC NOPO enforcement and PERP 0 Tier compliance.
BACKGROUND
The new Portable Equipment Registration Program adopted by the CARB requires the
district to enforce the regulation. Last year a position was sought and obtained to
conduct the inspection of this equipment. Subsequently the CARB has chosen to allow
previously banned Tier 0 engines to be allowed to operate based upon district
discretion. The SMAQMD has reviewed the issue and has determined that the tier 0
engines will be regulated through compliance orders and will be phased out by 2010.
The effort would be handled by .29 FTE
The SMAQMD has several rules that apply to sources that don’t typically have
SMAQMD permits. These rules are Rule 442-Architectural Coating, Rule 454-
Degreasing Operations, Rule 460-Adhesives and Sealants, and Rule 466-Solvent
Cleaning. Since these sources are either transient (e.g. paint contractors) or don’t
require permits, the SMAQMD doesn’t visit these sources at an ideal frequency to
ensure compliance with all requirements. Due to limited staff resources typically the
enforcement of these rules is in response to citizen complaints. Therefore it is estimated
that compliance with all requirements of these rules isn’t to the level that would be
achieved through a more concentrated enforcement effort. When Rules 454/466 were
revised on May 23, 2002, the SMAQMD estimated an additional .71 FTEs would be
needed to implement the changes.
JUSTIFICATION
Mandated PERP enforcement and rule requirements for NOPO inspections
FISCAL IMPACT
The PERP part of the position would be funded by Compliance order penalties. The
remainder of the position should be funded by a combination of permit fees and
penalty/settlement revenues.
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ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
PURPOSE
Performs a variety of professional and technical work in connection with inspection,
investigation, evaluation, control, and assessment of air quality standards, conditions,
plans, and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – The entry level class in the air quality specialist series.
Incumbents perform field and office assignments of a less complex nature in connection
with the inspection, investigation and evaluation of air quality standards and conditions.
Incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and knowledge during
the training period. Incumbents are gradually given less supervision and more difficult
and responsible assignments. Incumbents assist experienced staff on more difficult
projects.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – The fully experienced, journey level class in the air
quality specialist series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are
responsible for office and/or field assignments of substantial difficulty/complexity and
are required to direct them to completion. Associate Air Quality Specialists have no
supervisory responsibility but do provide training and technical guidance to others.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in
this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned
duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are
least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.
1. Evaluates and audits various complex industrial and commercial facilities with
atmospheric emissions to determine compliance with all permit conditions,
applicable laws, rules and regulations; investigates problems or concerns to
determine if violations exist or if problems need further engineering assessment
or source testing.
2. Collects, organizes, analyzes, evaluates, and validates an assortment of data, air
and soil samples, and other material to determine compliance with air quality
standards.
3. Issues legal notices for violations of law which have occurred; participates in
negotiations with violators for voluntary compliance to laws, rules, policies and
regulations; recommends enforcement action.
4. Reviews and analyzes air monitoring data; ensures compliance with air
monitoring regulations regarding test scheduling, reporting and record
maintenance; may act as project leader.
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5. Reviews and evaluates air quality control permit applications; performs initial and
annual inspections; reviews source test protocols; observes source tests; reviews
and analyzes test results.
6. Consults with management and technical staff of industrial and commercial
establishments on solutions to problems arising from mobile source, stationary
source and toxic air contamination.
7. Participates in specific program activities such as landfill testing, asbestos
removal, and soil aeration, including evaluation and review of plans and permits,
field-testing and observation, data analysis, and report preparation.
8. Researches local air quality; performs necessary studies and analysis of
technological feasibility, economic and other impacts of proposed practices and
rule changes; writes, analyzes and justifies rule changes and advisories; reviews
and comments on legislation and regulations.
9. Assists with the application intake process; screens packets for completeness;
determines if expedited permitting is applicable; determines fees.
10. Represents the District on committees and at public activities, meetings, and
before official bodies.
11. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding violations, complaints, sources
of air pollution and other related information; maintains data base information for
a variety of air quality management programs.
12. Assists with special projects performed by other work units or divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program or any combination of training and experience that provides the
desired knowledge and abilities.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program and two years of full time experience as an Assistant Air Quality
Specialist or two years of full time experience performing duties in the areas of
inspection, investigation, evaluation, monitoring, or rule development for stationary or
mobile sources of air contaminants or clean fuels; or any combination of training and
experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Both Classes – Principles of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and natural science
related to determining, evaluating, monitoring, and controlling air quality; principles and
methods of measuring atmospheric conditions and air quality; statistical analysis; basic
computer principles and applications.
Associate Air Quality Specialist -- The design and use of air quality control devices,
instruments, equipment and various types of industrial processes; major types and
sources of air pollution; purposes and procedures of various public and private agencies
involved in air quality; criteria and procedures for siting air monitoring stations, air
monitoring telemetry system operation, and quality assurance procedures for air
monitoring and meteorological data; concepts, methods, and practices of vehicle fleet
operation; manufacturing techniques and design concepts of vehicle technology; clean
fuels technology and associated products; model concepts of emission inventory.
Ability to:
Both Classes – Analyze, interpret, and apply legislation, laws, regulations, and technical
publications related to air quality management; apply scientific methods and principles
to recognize and investigate air pollution problems; analyze technical problems and
propose effective solutions; prepare technical reports; interpret and explain Federal,
State, and local policies, procedures, and laws; make written and verbal presentations
to professional and civic groups; deal with a variety of different personalities and
situations; communicate in public and in private meetings, group discussions and
interviews with people of varying technical skills and personalities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions within these classes that perform inspections of air monitoring activities will
require the ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs, crouch, and lift weights up to
approximately 25 pounds (weights include briefcase, manuals, testing equipment, etc.).
Other positions are essentially desk jobs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required for air monitoring
positions and positions performing inspections.
Possession of California Air Resources Board visible emissions evaluation certification
within the first six months of appointment for positions performing inspections.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inspection positions are exposed to chemicals, dusts, fumes, and noise on a frequent
basis. Inspections may be performed in hazardous environments. Other positions in
the class series generally work in a clean work environment with limited exposure to
conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer monitor used on a daily
basis. Travel throughout the District is required for inspection and air monitoring
positions.
FSLA
Exempt
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Budget Position Request
FY 2007-2008
Classification Title: Air Quality Specialist (Assistant/Associate)
FTE Requested: 1.0
Division: SSD
_____________________________________________________________________
REQUEST
One specialist for GDF inspection and source test program.
BACKGROUND
Currently the SMAQMD has a contract with County of Sacramento Agricultural
Department (weights and Measures) staff to conduct annual inspections of retail
gasoline dispensing facilities. The District is planning to cancel the contract with the
County of Sacramento and to conduct the retail gasoline station inspections internally.
These plans have been coordinated with the Ag. Department. If the Weights &
Measures contract is cancelled, SMAQMD staff resources will be needed to conduct the
inspections. Currently one staff member is dedicated to inspect non-retail GDFs, handle
the GDF testing program (retail and non-retail), and handle the many enforcement
issues surrounding Enhanced Vapor Recovery. It is estimated that an additional 1.0 full
time employee (FTE) will be needed to for the work load created by canceling the
contract with the County. This is based on 356 annual inspections at retail gas stations
at 4 hours per inspection. The funding for the new FTEs would come from the cost
savings of approximately $30,000 from canceling the Weights & Measures contract and
a time weighted charge to the GDFs for the district review of their semi-annual and
annual vapor recovery tests.
JUSTIFICATION
This position is needed because of the increased complexity of inspections. Inspections
are focusing less on nozzles and more on the review of complex equipment and
enhanced recordkeeping. This trend outweighs the advantages of combining our efforts
with the Weights and Measures staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The implementation of the source test charge is a prorating authorized by the district’s
hourly rate of labor charge. Currently the district is authorized to charge $1178 for up to
10 hours of time for source test observation. The hourly rate proration will allow the
GDFs to have a much more affordable source test as they would be charged a fee
based upon average estimated time, which will in all cases be less than the $1178
source test fee. Many GDFs require source testing semi-annually. It is expected that
this source test charge, along with savings from the weights and measures contract, will
completely fund the position.
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ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
ASSOCIATE AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST
PURPOSE
Performs a variety of professional and technical work in connection with inspection,
investigation, evaluation, control, and assessment of air quality standards, conditions,
plans, and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
and performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – The entry level class in the air quality specialist series.
Incumbents perform field and office assignments of a less complex nature in connection
with the inspection, investigation and evaluation of air quality standards and conditions.
Incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and knowledge during
the training period. Incumbents are gradually given less supervision and more difficult
and responsible assignments. Incumbents assist experienced staff on more difficult
projects.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – The fully experienced, journey level class in the air
quality specialist series. Incumbents work under general supervision and are
responsible for office and/or field assignments of substantial difficulty/complexity and
are required to direct them to completion. Associate Air Quality Specialists have no
supervisory responsibility but do provide training and technical guidance to others.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in
this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned
duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics) are those which are
least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.
1. Evaluates and audits various complex industrial and commercial facilities with
atmospheric emissions to determine compliance with all permit conditions,
applicable laws, rules and regulations; investigates problems or concerns to
determine if violations exist or if problems need further engineering assessment
or source testing.
2. Collects, organizes, analyzes, evaluates, and validates an assortment of data, air
and soil samples, and other material to determine compliance with air quality
standards.
3. Issues legal notices for violations of law which have occurred; participates in
negotiations with violators for voluntary compliance to laws, rules, policies and
regulations; recommends enforcement action.
4. Reviews and analyzes air monitoring data; ensures compliance with air
monitoring regulations regarding test scheduling, reporting and record
maintenance; may act as project leader.
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5. Reviews and evaluates air quality control permit applications; performs initial and
annual inspections; reviews source test protocols; observes source tests; reviews
and analyzes test results.
6. Consults with management and technical staff of industrial and commercial
establishments on solutions to problems arising from mobile source, stationary
source and toxic air contamination.
7. Participates in specific program activities such as landfill testing, asbestos
removal, and soil aeration, including evaluation and review of plans and permits,
field-testing and observation, data analysis, and report preparation.
8. Researches local air quality; performs necessary studies and analysis of
technological feasibility, economic and other impacts of proposed practices and
rule changes; writes, analyzes and justifies rule changes and advisories; reviews
and comments on legislation and regulations.
9. Assists with the application intake process; screens packets for completeness;
determines if expedited permitting is applicable; determines fees.
10. Represents the District on committees and at public activities, meetings, and
before official bodies.
11. Maintains records and prepares reports regarding violations, complaints, sources
of air pollution and other related information; maintains data base information for
a variety of air quality management programs.
12. Assists with special projects performed by other work units or divisions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Assistant Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program or any combination of training and experience that provides the
desired knowledge and abilities.
Associate Air Quality Specialist – Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college or university in life or physical science with major coursework in chemistry,
biology, engineering, environmental science, industrial technology or a field related to
the specific program and two years of full time experience as an Assistant Air Quality
Specialist or two years of full time experience performing duties in the areas of
inspection, investigation, evaluation, monitoring, or rule development for stationary or
mobile sources of air contaminants or clean fuels; or any combination of training and
experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
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Knowledge of:
Both Classes – Principles of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and natural science
related to determining, evaluating, monitoring, and controlling air quality; principles and
methods of measuring atmospheric conditions and air quality; statistical analysis; basic
computer principles and applications.
Associate Air Quality Specialist -- The design and use of air quality control devices,
instruments, equipment and various types of industrial processes; major types and
sources of air pollution; purposes and procedures of various public and private agencies
involved in air quality; criteria and procedures for siting air monitoring stations, air
monitoring telemetry system operation, and quality assurance procedures for air
monitoring and meteorological data; concepts, methods, and practices of vehicle fleet
operation; manufacturing techniques and design concepts of vehicle technology; clean
fuels technology and associated products; model concepts of emission inventory.
Ability to:
Both Classes – Analyze, interpret, and apply legislation, laws, regulations, and technical
publications related to air quality management; apply scientific methods and principles
to recognize and investigate air pollution problems; analyze technical problems and
propose effective solutions; prepare technical reports; interpret and explain Federal,
State, and local policies, procedures, and laws; make written and verbal presentations
to professional and civic groups; deal with a variety of different personalities and
situations; communicate in public and in private meetings, group discussions and
interviews with people of varying technical skills and personalities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions within these classes that perform inspections of air monitoring activities will
require the ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders and stairs, crouch, and lift weights up to
approximately 25 pounds (weights include briefcase, manuals, testing equipment, etc.).
Other positions are essentially desk jobs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license is required for air monitoring
positions and positions performing inspections.
Possession of California Air Resources Board visible emissions evaluation certification
within the first six months of appointment for positions performing inspections.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inspection positions are exposed to chemicals, dusts, fumes, and noise on a frequent
basis. Inspections may be performed in hazardous environments. Other positions in
the class series generally work in a clean work environment with limited exposure to
conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer monitor used on a daily
basis. Travel throughout the District is required for inspection and air monitoring
positions.
FSLA
Exempt
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Budget Compensation Study Justification
FY 2007-2008
______________________________________________________________________________
REQUEST
Board approval to implement the results of the recently completed compensation study,
incorporating the results into the District’s FY07/08 budget as follows:
• Increase the salary budget by approximately $245,000, based on the results of
the compensation study. The primary driver of the $245K is the comparison to
the Air Resources Board (ARB) for the Engineer, Specialist, Planner/Analyst,
Technician and Statistician classifications, and is explained in more detail below.
• Re-title Personnel Assistant I and II to Human Resources Assistant I and II
• Re-title Assistant/Associate Personnel Analyst to Assistant/Associate Human
Resources Analyst
• Expand the Administrative Assistant classification to include Administrative
Assistant I and II consistent with the District’s treatment of other positions
• Expand the Accountant I classification to include Accountant I and II consistent
with the District’s treatment of other positions
BACKGROUND / JUSTIFICATION
The District last completed a classification/compensation study in August 2005. The
Board approved the recommended compensation changes on September 22, 2005
retroactive to July 1, 2005. Included in that study were equity adjustments for the
Engineer, Specialist and Planner/Analyst classifications intended to address competition
with ARB
The ARB has been strong competition in our labor market. We have suffered
tremendous staff losses in the past when ARB opened up hiring. In 2000, the District
experienced an overall 16% attrition rate, including more than 80% of our enforcement
staff.
We are once again facing a situation where ARB has numerous new positions approved
in their budget, offering higher salaries than the District for comparable positions.
Indications are that many of the new ARB positions will support the Climate Control
programs.
During the February 2006 Board meeting, the Board directed the APCO to conduct a
compensation study to coincide with the development of the FY07/08 budget.
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PURPOSE
To proactively address the threat of losing staff to ARB resulting from recent increases
by ARB in salaries for positions equivalent to the Districts Air Quality Engineer,
Specialist and Planner/Analyst, and their intent to recruit to fill several new positions in
these classifications to support their increased emphasis on climate control programs
An added benefit of completing and implementing the salary survey at this time is that it
will separate the compensation study from the employee contract negotiation process.
Employee contract negotiations will begin at the end of calendar year 2007.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION STURY RESULTS
Annual Impact: Approximately 3% of salaries or $245,000
Staff favorably affected: Approximately 92%
Impact range of those staff affected: 1%-7%
Number of classifications affected: 16 of 22 current classifications
(excludes APCO and District Counsel)
SPECIFIC CLASSIFICATIONS AFFECTED
• Administrative Assistant, AQ Engineer, Controller, Division Manager, Information
System Analyst, Office Assistant, Program Coordinator, Program Supervisor
(2%)
• AQ Planner/Analyst, AQ Specialist (5%)
• Statistician (7%)
• Instrument Technician (4%)
• Clerical Services Supervisor (1%)
• Human Resources Officer, Information Systems Administrator (3%)
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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Compensation Survey
Proposed New Monthly Maximum
(all positions linked to salary table)
Annual Annual
Current Proposed Impact Impact
Funded Positions by Title FTE's Max Max Each Total Diff %
Accountant I 1.00 4,669 4,669 - -
Accountant II 5,184 5,184 - -
Administrative Assistant I 2.00 5,184 5,263 948 1,896 2%
Administrative Assistant II 5,700 5,700 - -
Air Pollution Control Officer 1.00 12,079 -
Air Quality Engineer 21.50 6,329 6,489 1,920 41,280 3%
AQ Instrument Specialist 3.00 4,982 5,184 2,424 7,272 4%
Air Quality Planner/Analyst 10.50 6,173 6,489 3,792 39,816 5%
Air Quality Specialist 22.00 6,173 6,489 3,792 83,424 5%
Comm & Marketing Specialist 2.85 6,173 6,489 3,792 10,807 5%
Clerical Services Supervisor 1.00 3,786 3,824 456 456 1%
Controller 1.00 7,624 7,777 1,836 1,836 2%
District Counsel 1.00 12,606 -
Legal Assistant 1.00 4,692 4,692 - -
Division Manager 5.00 9,680 9,875 2,340 11,700 2%
Exec Assistant/Board Clerk 1.00 5,006 5,006 - -
Fiscal Assistant 1.00 3,531 3,531 - -
Human Resources Officer 1.00 6,855 7,028 2,076 2,076 3%
Info Systems Administrator 2.00 7,098 7,278 2,160 4,320 3%
Information Systems Analyst 1.00 5,700 5,786 1,032 1,032 2%
Office Assistant 3.00 3,117 3,180 756 2,268 2%
Personnel Assistant 2.00 4,142 4,142 - -
Program Coordinator 13.00 7,326 7,474 1,776 23,088 2%
Program Supervisor 4.00 8,422 8,591 2,028 8,112 2%
Senior Accountant 1.00 5,757 5,757 - -
Statistician 1.00 6,051 6,489 5,256 5,256 7%
102.85 244,639 3%
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Proposed Division Summary
Program Coordination
Functions
Program Description
Develops plan to ensure compliance with state and federal clean
air acts
Planning Prepares the District's annual report on progress toward achieving
state and federal clean air standards
Participates in air quality studies to assess effectiveness of control
strategies and project future air quality
Rule Development Develops regulations to achieve emission reductions and fulfill
commitments in air quality plans
Emission Estimates actual emissions from stationary and area sources
Inventory Assists with evaluations of mobile source emissions
Performs continuous monitoring of criteria pollutants (ozone, CO,
Air Monitoring NOx, SOx, lead PM10, PM2.5) at 9 sites throughout the County, as
well as meteorological and hydrocarbon monitoring
Maintains the registry of stationary and mobile source credit banks
Coordinates and assists credit generators and users
Emission
Reduction Credit Identifies new opportunities for credit use
(ERC) Bank & Includes the military base and essential public services accounts
Project SEED Implements Project SEED
Implements the Wood Stove/Fireplace replacement incentive
program
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Budget Narrative
Program Coordination Division
Prior Year Accomplishments FY06/07
Planning
• Measures Tracked – 12
• Board Hearings / Presentations – 5
o SIP Funding plan and schedule
o Annual Progress Report for California Clean Air Act
o Urban Forest for Clean Air Demonstration study results
o 8-hour SIP update
o Update regarding impacts of the DC Circuit Court Decision on EPA's Phase
1 8-hour ozone implementation rule
• Workshops Completed– Conducted four public workshops throughout
the Sacramento Region on proposed control measures for the draft 8-
Hour Attainment Demonstration Plan
• Drafted a potential control strategy document for public consideration of possible
strategies for inclusion in the 8-Hour ozone attainment plan (SIP)
• Prepared draft federal 8-hour ozone attainment and reasonable further progress
plan
• Provided technical assistance and review of the District’s Recommended
Protocol for Evaluating the Location of Sensitive Land Uses Adjacent to Major
Roadways handbook
• Provided contract management for the Urban Forest for Clean Air Demonstration
Project. This project goals is to analyze, develop, and model an urban heat island
control strategy for use in the 8-Hour Attainment Plan (SIP)
• Participated in the CCOS/CRPAQS studies of ozone and particulate matter
assessment modeling
• Prepared 2005 PAMS Data QA/QC Report and an Exceptional Event analysis of
the Yolo County fire
• Began source apportionment analysis work using PAMS air quality data to
validate emission inventory estimates
• Began drafting 2006 annual report as required under the California Clean Air Act
• Reviewed SCAS Airport Master Plan and prepared comments on Federal and
State Air Quality Assessment Protocol
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Rule Development
• Number of Rules Proposed / Adopted – 5 / 5
• Adopted amendments to Rule 201, General Permitting Requirements, and
adopted new Rule 215, Agricultural Permit Requirements and New Agricultural
Permit Review and Rule 310 Permit Fees – Agricultural Sources to establish a
permitting program for agricultural sources as required by SB700
• Adopted Rule 496 – Large Confined Animal Facilities to set requirements for
these facilities as required by SB700
• Adopted Rule 417, Wood Burning Appliances to set requirements for the
installation of new wood burning devices
• Adjusted fees in Rule 301, Permit Fees, for the cost of living
• Completed further study measures for wood burning, solvent cleaning, polyester
resins and automotive coatings
• Developed Stationary Control Measures for 8-hour Ozone State Implementation
Plan
• Adopted revisions to the Ozone State Implementation Plan for Reasonably
Available Control Technology
Air Monitoring
• Number of Monitoring Stations and parameters monitored
o PAMS – 4 / 4
o NAMS – 9 / 76
o PM2.5 – 4 / 9
• Began forecasting PM2.5 levels during fall and winter. Called voluntary no-burn
day for residential fireplaces and wood stoves
• Began developing a new Air Monitoring Data Management System
• Participated in the Technical Advisory Committee for the Roseville Rail yard air
monitoring project and provided technical support for the operation of equipment
by Placer County APCD staff
Emission Reduction Credit
• ERC Applications – 50
• SEED Loans - 8
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• Alternate Compliance Applications – 3
• Inter-District Transfers – 1
• Loan Renewals - 32
• Prepared materials for Board of Directors consideration and approval for two
credit actions associated with the Community Bank account
• Processed 8 new SEED loans for emission reduction credits, renewed 32 loans
for emission reduction credits
• Began implementation of the Wood Stove/Fireplace Change Out Voucher
Program
Issued over 1,100 approved vouchers
Over 800 devices change out
• Developed for Board consideration a Wood Stove/Fireplace Low Income
Assistance Program
• Processed 50 emission reduction credit transactions, including the transfer of
Mather AFB credits to Sacramento County Department of Economic
Development
• Issued 1 mobile source emission reduction credit for reduction in fuel delivery
trucks due to pipeline delivery
• Prepared the annual emission reduction credit cost summary for the District
Emission Inventory
• Emission statements – 6
• Facility surveys – 66
• Permits evaluated – 603
• Area source categories updated – 34
• Prepared emission statements for the six largest sources
• Prepared new survey form and evaluated Airport Emissions using EDMS Model
• Conducted surveys of permitted sources and preparing calculated emission
based permit renewal fees
• Completed review and update of approximately one-third district area source
emission categories
• Reviewing and preparing emission inventories for the 8-hour ozone attainment
plan
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Objectives FY 07/08
Planning
• Measures to track – 12
• Workshops – 4
• Board Hearings / Presentations – 3
• Coordinate and prepare federal eight-hour ozone attainment and reasonable
further progress plan and update emission inventory for general conformity and
on-road motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEB) for transportation conformity for
adoption by the five air districts in the Sacramento region
• Complete annual and triennial reports as required by the California Clean Air Act
• Prepare annual report on 8-Hour Rate-of-Progress Mitigation Monitoring Program
• Participate in state and region-wide committees evaluating criteria for thresholds
of significance, and air quality impacts relating to air quality plans, land use
development and design.
• Participate in Central California Ozone Study (CCOS) and California Regional
Particulate matter Air Quality Study (CRPAQS) to be used for future planning and
modeling of the state and revised national ambient air quality standards.
• Use PM2.5 and PAMS air quality data to validate emission inventory estimates
• Continue study for the Urban Forest for Clean Air Demonstration Project. This
project goal is to analyze, develop, and model an urban heat island control
strategy for use in the 8-Hour Attainment Plan (SIP). The second phase involves
modeling of strategy to confirm preliminary emission benefits assessment.
• Track and evaluate new federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines for
new and revised ambient air quality standards and associated implementation
requirements.
Rule Development
• Rules proposed – 23
• Submit RACT control demonstration for change in federal ozone classification to
"severe"
• All Feasible Control Measure Analysis for 2006 Triennial Report
• Prepare further study measure for Chain Driven Charbroilers
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• Amend existing coating rules (7) and the degreasing and general solvent
cleaning rules to implement further reductions in these categories
• Develop new Rule 421 – Mandatory No Burn to implement a mandatory
curtailment program
• Develop amendments to Rule 414, Water Heaters to set requirements for water
heaters greater than or equal to 75,000 BTU/hr but less than 1 million BTU/hr.
• Develop new rules to establish a registration program and associated fee rule for
agricultural engines as required by the state ATCM (Rule numbers 216 and 311)
• Develop new rules or amend existing rules committed to the 1994 State
Implementation Plan, EPA 105 Grant, 1990 Federal Clean Air Act, The State
Triennial Plan Updates and other requirements of state and federal law
• Modify existing rules to correct errors and problems identified by affected
businesses, staff and/or the public
Emission Reduction Credit
• New SEED Loans – 10
• SEED Loan Renewals – 23
• Alternate Compliance Applications – 5
• ERC Applications – 5
• Administer the Wood Stove/Fireplace Change Out Programs
• Create and maintain the registry of stationary and mobile source credit banks.
Evaluate emission reduction credit applications and process credits. Coordinate
and assist credit generators and users
• Prepare Board materials for approval of credit actions associated with the Military
Base account and Community bank account and other District credit actions
established under the Project SEED program
• Compile annual offset cost summaries as required by state law, and prepare
annual and triennial reports as required by Rule 205.
• Process permits for use of alternative compliance credits and process related
loans
• Manage and process funds collected under Project SEED
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Air Monitoring
• Number of Monitoring Stations and Parameters Monitored
o PAMS – 4 / 4
o NAMS – 9 / 76
o PM2.5 – 4 / 9
• Provide accurate ambient air quality and meteorological data for decision makers
and the public, and measure progress towards attainment and maintenance of
the air quality standards
• Operate and maintain existing air monitoring network and report air quality data
Emission Inventory
• Emission Statements - 8
• Facility Surveys - 200
• Permit Evaluations - 603
• Area source category updates - 27
• Provide the best possible annual emission inventory for emission fee calculations
• Provide emission data for rule development
• Prepare emission statements and point and area source inventory as required by
the Federal Clean Air Act
• Prepare inventories necessary to support development of air quality plans and
modeling
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Proposed Division Summary
Stationary Sources
Functions
Program Description
Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state,
and federal regulations by reviewing project proposals,
granting conditional approvals, inspecting completed
Permitting
projects, and authorizing operation only after verifying
that the equipment can operate in compliance with all
applicable regulations
Toxics works with the sources to help them
understand and comply with complex state and federal
Toxics regulations, maintains the “Hot Spots” toxics
emissions inventory and ensures that toxic emissions
from facilities are within acceptable levels
Title V is the federal permitting program implemented
Title V
by the District
Inspects stationary sources for compliance with
District, state, and federal rules and regulations
Responds to citizen complaints
Administers Mutual Settlement Program to resolve
Fields Operations / Enforcement violations in lieu of litigation
Refers and coordinates legal action with District
Counsel
Serves on Sacramento County Environmental Crimes
Task Force to facilitate coordination and referral of
criminal violations of District rules and regulations
Compliance Assistance Provides information on practical application of permit
requirements to the inspected source
Ensures compliance with federal and local regulations
regarding the handling and removal of asbestos
containing materials at renovation and demolition
Field Operations / Asbestos
sites. Ensures compliance with the State Airborne
Toxic Control Measure for naturally occurring
asbestos
Field Operations / PERP Enforces the state’s Portable Equipment Registration
Program within the County of Sacramento
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Budget Narrative
Stationary Source Division
Prior Year Accomplishments FY06/07
Enforcement
FY06-07 Performance Measures
Given federal grant requirements, the inspection cycle is based on the federal fiscal year and, as such, these performance
measures are based on a twelve month period beginning October 1. Estimates below are as of 03/12/07.
• The District is on course to complete approximately 2,800 annual permit
inspections, 340 contract inspections, the handling of 350 citizen complaints, the
closure of more than 200 cases involving air quality violations under the Mutual
Settlement Program (MSP), 200 asbestos removal inspections, and all requested
facility reviews under the Compliance Assistance Program (CAP)
• The District is on course to completing 100% of all major source inspections and
the majority of all minor source inspections
• The District continues to use the Mutual Settlement Program (MSP) to
successfully resolve the majority of air quality violations documented by staff.
Only a small fraction of the total number of cases processed through the MSP
are forwarded to District Counsel for litigation. Over four hundred Notices of
Violation were successfully resolved under the MSP for the period ending
10/30/06
• The District continues to follow the asbestos targeting strategy implemented
during fiscal year 02/03 in order to make the most of limited staff resources. This
strategy is designed to focus resources on demolition and renovation projects,
where complete circumvention of Rule 902 requirements is more likely to occur.
Since implementation of this strategy, the District has discovered violations of
Rule 902 at numerous un-notified job sites. The District has seen some decline
in notifications of demolitions and renovations this year due to the slow down in
the local real estate market. In addition to enforcing Rule 902 requirements, the
SMAQMD continues to be involved with the enforcement of the State Airborne
Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for naturally occurring asbestos found in eastern
Sacramento County and has been working with other County agencies to ensure
ATCM requirements are addressed during the planning and approval of
development projects
• The Compliance Assistance Program (CAP) continues to offer the most
important elements of this program (free facility reviews, the CAP Hotline and
rule advisories) with the use of part time staff and was instrumental in the
outreach effort for Rule 411, Boiler NOX
• District staff continues to search for businesses operating without required
permits under its Un-permitted Source Identification Program (USIP). As a result
of the recent hiring staff to implement an inspection program for portable
equipment, the search for unregistered/unpermitted equipment has expanded to
portable equipment as well
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• The District has continued the imaging project for permit files, making permit and
inspection history available to field staff using remote access and to other District
staff using this information
Permitting / Title V / Toxics
• To date, 718 permit applications have been received and 426 permits have been
issued. All permits were issued within 180 days except for one that was issued
in 202 days due to circumstances beyond the District’s control (equipment unable
to comply with standards). The remaining permit applications are expected to be
issued within the 180-days window.
• To Date 428 Permits to Operate have been issued. All Permits to Operate were
issued within two years of obtaining Authority to Construct. A zero backlog was
maintained for the entire fiscal year.
• The district worked with local farmers and identified 4 facilities subject to
permitting. Staff worked with those 4 facilities to ensure that permit applications
were submitted timely. No Title V sources have been identified based on new
major source thresholds.
• All Title V facilities are being notified six months prior to the application renewal
submittal date
• All businesses affected by new Title III MACT air toxics standards have been
notified
• PTEs (Potential to Emit) have been calculated for all new permits. Existing
facilities/permits without PTE limits are being evaluated as time allows and the
PTE limitations are being incorporated into the permits.
• The Air Toxics Hot Spot Program inventory is being updated. Staff has
completed its evaluation of gas stations and it is actively collecting and analyzing
emissions data for all affected facilities.
• Staff has completed the permit procedures for soil cleanups, sand & gravel
operations, coffee roasting, wood coating, auto coating, dry cleaning, graphics
art, gas stations, and boilers. All these documents are currently undergoing
internal review and will be finalized soon.
• The Stationary Source database is being enhanced as needed. New tables,
reports, forms, etc. are regularly added/modified to meet the needs of the District
(ongoing)
• The digital imaging system is being maintained and kept up-to-date (ongoing)
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Objectives FY07/08
Enforcement
FY07-08 Performance Measures
Given federal grant requirements, the inspection cycle is based on the federal fiscal year and, as such, these performance
measures are based on a twelve month period beginning October 1.
The Field Operations Section has the following goals for fiscal year 07/08:
• Conduct 3,000 annual permit inspections, complete 340 contract inspections,
handle 350 complaints, perform 200 asbestos removal inspections and conduct
all requested facility reviews under the Compliance Assistance Program (CAP)
• Inspect 100% of all major sources as priority one and 100% of all minor sources
as priority two
• Investigate all citizen complaints for which the District has authority within 24
hours of receipt
• Use the Mutual Settlement Program to resolve as many air quality violations as
possible in an effort to avoid the time and expense of litigation
• Make the best use of resources by continuing to use targeting strategy for
asbestos abatement projects and provide daily consultation to the public
regarding asbestos issues
• Continue to ensure compliance with the ATCM at developments where naturally
occurring asbestos is present
• Continue to provide hotline assistance, free facility reviews, and rule advisories
under the CAP
• Continue utilizing the Un-permitted Source Identification Program to ensure that
businesses operating without permits do not gain an unfair advantage over those
complying with permit requirements
• Implement a portable equipment inspection program to ensure that portable
equipment operating in the SMAQMD complies with state and local air quality
regulations
Permitting / Title V / Toxics
• Respond to all Permit to Construct applications within 180 days of receipt
• Issue all Permits to Operate within 2 years of issuance of the Permit to Construct
unless the facility requests and obtains an extension from the District
• Process permit applications from agricultural sources. Identify and assist existing
agricultural sources that become subject to permit requirements due to changes
in applicability thresholds
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• Identify and notify Title V sources needing to submit a Title V permit renewal
application
• Notify all businesses subject to a new Title III MACT air toxics standard within 90
days of each standard being promulgated by U.S. EPA
• Continue calculating the potential to emit of each permitted facility
• Continue to update the Air Toxics Hot Spot inventory
• Development/Update permit procedures for boilers, stand-by IC engines, auto
body shops, soil cleanups, and soil/gravel operations
• Continue to develop and enhance the Stationary Source database and the digital
imaging system
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Proposed Division Summary
Mobile Sources
Functions
Program Description
Develops and implements strategies aimed at reducing emissions
Vehicle from vehicular sources
Technology Demonstrates technology available to fleet owners to reduce
vehicular emissions
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Budget Narrative
Mobile Sources Division
Prior Year Accomplishments FY06/07
The SMAQMD had an extraordinary opportunity in FY06/07 to allocate more funding
than ever before because of new legislation authorizing funding for the Moyer Program
through 2015 and because the Transportation Congestion Recovery Program funding
for the SECAT program was reinstated providing approximately $40 million for our
incentive programs. Below Table 1 shows the total number of projects and emission
reductions realized since the inception of the Moyer and SECAT programs in 1998 and
2000. Table 2 shows the totals for FY06/07. Although both of these programs originally
focused on NOx reductions, the Air Resources Board now considers benefits realized
from PM and ROG in the cost effectiveness calculations. The benefits achieved for
those emissions are included as well as NOx.
Table 1 Historical Totals
NOx – PM10 – ROG –
Funding Source Engines tons/day tons/day tons/day
SECAT 2,236 2.32 0.22 0.30
Moyer 1,442 3.95 0.30 0.59
DMV/Measure A/Lower Emission 579 0.60 0.04 0.07
School Bus
Construction Mitigation 46 0.18 0.02 0.02
Other Funds 37 0.01 0.002 0.01
Grand Total 4,340 7.06 0.58 0.99
As shown in Table 1, funding has been allocated for more than 4,300 vehicle engines to be retrofitted, re-powered or
modernized, achieving more than seven tons per day in NOx reductions alone.
Table 2 FY06/07 Totals
NOx – PM10 – ROG –
Funding Source Engines tons/day tons/day tons/day
SECAT 395 0.51 0.05 0.05
Moyer 145 0.53 0.03 0.07
DMV/Measure A/Lower Emission 38 0.09 0.01 0.01
School Bus
Construction Mitigation 33 0.12 0.01 0.02
Grand Total 611 1.25 0.10 0.15
Table 2 shows that more than 600 vehicle engines were retrofitted, re-powered or modernized in FY06/07 and this
reduced excess NOx emissions by 1.25 tons per day.
Additional Accomplishments
• Permanent funding was established in the State Budget for the Moyer Program
using revenues generated in the Smog Check Program and a two dollar DMV
vehicle registration surcharge increase was approved during fiscal year
2004/2005. The DMV funding stream began arriving in May 2005. This, along
with the other funding stream coming through the Air Resources Board for the
Moyer Program, will make $8 to $10 million available annually to the Heavy Duty
Vehicle Incentive Program through 2015.
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• $34.5 million in SECAT funding was approved by the California Transportation
Commission for new projects. Since all of the SECAT funding has been allocated
this year, staff is now working on securing additional SECAT funds for upcoming
years. We are requesting $4 million per year in CMAQ funding.
• The Vehicle Engine Technology (VET) group has been participating in the West
Coast Diesel Collaborative (WCDC) for the past two years. This collaborative is
comprised of government, industry, and consultants working jointly on projects to
reduce air emissions in EPA regions 9 and 10. The District was awarded two
EPA grants totaling nearly $500,000 by this group in 2004/05. These projects
involve retrofitting locomotives and construction equipment with emission
reduction devices for NOx and PM and should be completed in the FY06/07.
• The SMAQMD partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) in FY05/06 to put
an attractive incentive program together for the agricultural community to convert
diesel agricultural pumps to electric power. Applications have been filed for
nearly 200 engine replacements, totaling approximately $2 million in funding.
The SMAQMD received one of the Governor’s Environmental awards along with
PG&E, the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District and several local farms, for
implementing this incentive program. Our role was to assist applicants with
obtaining Moyer funding for a portion of the initial capitalization of the electric
conversions.
• In addition to the additional $500,000 in Moyer funds awarded to the SMAQMD
by the ARB in FY04/05 for a joint district project with the Placer Air Pollution
Control District (APCD) to replace one of the locomotive switchers in the hump
and trim area of the J.R. Davis Roseville Rail Yard, we obtained an additional
$2.5 million in funding to replace three more switchers in FY06/07. Only two
switchers remain and we will submit an application to replace them in FY07/08.
• In another joint district project, we have partnered with El Dorado AQMD in the
South Lake Tahoe Basin to re-power three commercial snow blowers operated
by the El Dorado Department of Transportation. This project replaces mid-70’s
vintage diesel engines with new 2006 Tier three low emission engines. The total
project cost is $259,000. Emission reductions are 3.6 tons of NOx per year for
seven years at a cost effectiveness average of $9,200/ton. In addition, the
Placer APCD is supporting the re-powering of an excursion boat that operates
throughout the western shore of Lake Tahoe. We expect Placer to provide
approximately $62,000, Sacramento $124,000 and the operator to provide the
remaining $32,000. The owner’s investment is the equivalent cost of an engine
rebuild, but by re-powering with a new Tier 3 engine, more than 1½ tons of
excess NOx will be reduced each year for ten years at a cost-effectiveness of
$12,700/Ton of NOx emissions reduced. The Sacramento and El Dorado
AQMDs have also teamed up to repower one late 1970’s and two early 1980’s
large, commercial snow blowers for the City of South Lake Tahoe at a total cost
of $111,292. Emission reductions achieved will be 2.3 tons of NOx per year for
five years at a cost effectiveness average of $10,000/ton of NOx reduced.
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• 22 new, low emissions liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuse trucks, and four transit
buses were funded during the year using SECAT funds.
• Approximately 168 Tier-2 or cleaner engines were installed this year in off-road
equipment including construction equipment, agricultural pumps, etc. Of these,
36 will be equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF) to reduce PM by over
85%. Staff continues to work with engine dealers on finding viable Tier 2 engine
projects.
• Approximately 172 engines have been replaced during the year with new diesel
engines using mostly Moyer funds
• The District funded a project with Raley’s and Ozark Trucking to demonstrate the
use of advanced diesel retrofits on their fleet using $500,000 in SECAT funds.
The project uses a SCR catalyst similar to those found on power plants and large
stationary sources in combination with a DPF to reduce NOx and PM emissions
by over 70% and 85% respectively.
• The fleet modernization program continues to be one of our most popular and
successful incentive options. About 130 trucks were replaced during FY
2005/2006 using the recent allocation of state funding into the SECAT program.
Staff has also worked with the state to allow Fleet Modernization projects using
other funding sources, which will continue in the success of the program.
• EPA awarded a $150,000 grant to the District to retrofit two Amtrak head end
power units with Cleaire Longview devices on Capitol Corridor locomotives to
reduce PM, NOx, VOCs, & CO. The District was the only agency in California to
receive this grant. In the past year, two new clean engines were built and
installed on the locomotives. In addition, a retrofit device was installed to further
reduce particulate matter (PM) emissions by 85 percent. Emissions will also be
reduced during idling operations from the automatic shutdown devices installed
on these engines. The first locomotive was completed and turned over to
Caltrans in March 2007. The second will follow shortly.
• The District is developing a new 8-hour plan and will implement appropriate SIP
control strategies
• Inspection staff conducted over 100 inspections per month. Inspections verify
incentive program application forms for project managers. The types of
inspections include pre-inspections of the old engines, post-inspections of the
new engines, and salvage inspections to ensure the old engines have been
destroyed. Through partnerships with local vehicle and engine dealers and with
salvage yards, inspectors have found ways to reduce the burden placed upon
participants and streamline the application and contract process.
• Staff worked on SECAT and Moyer outreach programs throughout the year using
various approaches to help educate the public. Staff attended fairs, held public
workshops at dealerships, and met with various companies to help increase
program participation throughout the Sacramento Valley.
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• Approximately 1,100 surveys were sent out by the inspection staff to determine if
usage requirements set for program participants are being met. Although these
surveys are very labor intensive, they are an important part of our quality
assurance program to ensure that emission benefits estimated are actually
achieved. The follow-up efforts associated with the surveys require inspectors to
make numerous phone calls, research data and enter information into the
SECAT database. From these surveys, we will determine which projects will
need an on-site audit inspection. Monitoring and auditing actions are required to
meet new Moyer and SECAT Program requirements.
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Objectives FY07/08
• We anticipate receiving Moyer funding from the State budget for fiscal year
2007/2008 of approximately $5.7M for the Sacramento region
• We will pursue funding to:
o Continue operation of the Heavy Duty Low Emission Vehicle Program to
reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter focusing on
smaller fleets as a result of new ARB rules
o Continue operation of the SECAT Program as federal Congestion Mitigation
Air Quality (CMAQ) funding becomes available through SACOG and the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) focusing on smaller fleets
as a result of new ARB rules
o Accelerate use of low-emission vehicle technology through incentive
programs, federal grants and demonstration projects
• Develop plans for a light-duty vehicle accelerated retirement program where
Moyer funding could be used
• Implement the latest technology in off-road equipment and on-road heavy-duty
vehicles in the Sacramento region, including:
o New, low-emission alternative fuel vehicles
o Newer, cleaner diesel engines to replace older, dirtier diesel engines
o Retrofit existing diesel engines with technologies to reduce emissions
o Fleet Modernization, i.e., replacing old trucks with newer cleaner emitting
trucks
o Lower-emission fuels that can be used in existing engines
• Develop and implement mobile source control strategies for the new 8-hour SIP
• Provide technical support to local, state and federal agencies implementing
green contracting and low-emission vehicle and fleet policies, an engine idle
reduction ordinance and these policies and ordinances, and incentive program
strategies
• Continue implementing a comprehensive outreach program that targets heavy-
duty diesel vehicle owner-operators in the five air districts within the Sacramento
region as funding is available
o Identify opportunities for direct advertising where there is a high concentration
of potential program participants
o Host dealer workshops and Clean Technology Forums
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o Direct mail campaign to small businesses that own delivery vehicles and to
owner-operators
o Continue the gas card referral program for new program participants
• Monitor and audit program participants to maintain program integrity and ensure
Moyer and SECAT program requirements are being met
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Proposed Division Summary
Strategic Planning
Functions
Program Description
Works with the Board, APCO and Division Managers and
supervisors to coordinate development, implementation and
updates to the District's strategic plan
The CO conducts an annual public education program to inform
residents about Sacramento's severe air quality problem and how
their actions can help improve air quality and protect public health
Communications Spare The Air is a voluntary program that asks citizens to reduce
Office emission gathering activity on days when ozone is forecast to be
high
CO provides support for Mobile Source Division programs and
Stationary Source regulatory efforts via marketing, community
outreach and advisory notices to affected industries; as well as
materials informing businesses about District programs
Monitors and analyzes state and federal legislation that has a
potential impact or air quality programs
Legislative Liaison Identifies and pursues opportunities for coordination with other
agencies to develop innovative approaches to air quality
improvement
Develops and implements strategies to reduce mobile source
Transportation and emissions through reduction in vehicle trips and miles traveled
Land Use Influences transportation planning and programming, as well as
land use planning and project development to reduce the impact of
mobile source emissions on air quality
*Note: The Program Tracking/ Interagency Liaison Section moved to the Administrative
Services Division in FY06-07
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Budget Narrative
Strategic Planning Division
Prior Year Accomplishments FY06/07
Communications Office
• Reduced pollution by 0.40 tons of ozone precursors per Spare the Air day
through behavioral change. There were 15 Spare the Air days in 2006.
• Coordinated and implemented the region’s 2006 Spare the Air driving reduction
and health notification program, including:
o Continued to reach hundreds of thousands of residents in the Sacramento
region with paid air quality commercials on radio and television
o Continued to receive high levels of free media coverage (print, radio and
television)
o Redesigned the Spare the Air website, www.SpareTheAir.com, featuring by-
county, regional, and 5-day air quality forecasts, air quality maps, health
effects information, homework help for kids, and links to other air quality
resources
o Distributed the daily air quality forecast, as well as Spare the Air advisories
via the Communications Office’s Air Alert notification program to almost 6,000
subscribers who in turn spread the word to over 45,000 more people, based
on their survey responses
o Participated in community events, including Citrus Heights’ Sun Day Fun Day,
Fair Oaks Harvest Festival, Salmon Festival; and numerous employer health
& transportation fairs
• Implemented a winter air quality program focusing on particulate matter (PM)
education and outreach, including daily PM forecasting and wood smoke
reduction tips; assisted District outreach efforts to promote its Wood Stove
Change Out incentive program
• Continued distribution of the CD-ROM air quality adventure game, “Save Planet
Polluto”, through the www.PlanetPolluto.com website, and in partnership with
Radio Disney at 22 assemblies conducted at 12 different elementary schools
• Provided funding and support for Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant
Trails’ annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon as part of Clean Air Week
• Produced and distributed approximately 17,000 quarterly AIRlines newsletters to
permit holders, community leaders, and the general public
• Provided funding and support for Enterprise for Education’s Clean Air Challenge
workshop for 30 Sacramento teachers, representing 3,500 middle school
students, to educate them on air quality curriculum, classroom kits and student
materials
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• Conducted Environmental Justice audit and developed a report and
implementation plan to better communicate with affected groups identified in
Environmental Justice areas, including persons of limited English speaking
proficiency; continued work on other tasks in the Environmental Justice work plan
Legislative Liaison Section
Under Board direction, participated in the following legislative efforts:
• Changed state law related to board member compensation and reimbursement
• Creation of stable sources of revenue for Moyer programs by collaborating with
CAPCOA colleagues to rectify funding formula error and modify law pertaining to
administrative expenses
• Researched, drafted and introduced legislation to strengthen the state’s Smog
Check program
• Monitored or commented upon many bills pertaining to air quality, energy, or
transportation.
Land Use and Transportation
• Provided training session for local jurisdictions regarding air quality analysis
(URBEMIS and CAL3QHCR)
• Initiated ongoing coordination meetings with planning and environmental staff of
local jurisdictions, Regional Transit, and E-Tran to achieve greater integration of
land use, transportation and air quality
• Worked closely with SACOG and local transportation planning agencies on
various transportation plans and studies. Worked in coordination with SACOG to
develop the 2035 MTP and the 8-hour SIP. Continued to call for construction
mitigation on major roadway projects. Currently involved in numerous other
studies and project reviews to reduce air quality impacts associated with
transportation sources such as Cosumnes Parkway Study, SACOG’s Blueprint
Implementation and the Elk Grove – Rancho Cordova – El Dorado Connector
Project
• Continued to implement the District’s Construction and Operational Mitigation
Programs through the review of projects of local jurisdictions and the providing of
comments and recommendations on those with identifiable air quality
impacts. Secured air quality mitigation plans on projects, which exceed the
District’s Threshold of Significance
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• Supported the improvement of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through input
on various studies (e.g. Mobility for County Corridors, Folsom South Canal
Study), plans (e.g. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plans), and programs
(SACOG’s Bike/Ped Funding Programs). Reviewed land use and transportation
projects of local jurisdictions and commented on improving pedestrian and
bicycle infrastructure associated with the projects
• Continued to make improvements to the Land Use Tracking Database and our
ability to track and quantify air quality mitigation efforts
• Completed update of mitigation measures for current land use and construction
mitigation programs, as well as future indirect source rules (ISRs)
• Continued to support Mather and McClellan TDM and air quality mitigation efforts
• Continued development of a Construction Mitigation Rule
• Continued to monitor and track air quality commitments made under the existing
Construction and Land Use Mitigation Programs, and worked with lead agencies
to enforce. Began development of monitoring and enforcement mechanisms for
the new Construction and Operational Mitigation Rules
• Developed a model Air Quality Element for local general plans in an effort to
ensure consistency and to assist jurisdictions with workload issues
• Provided support for the development of the 8-hour State Implementation Plan.
• Provided guidance to local jurisdictions regarding implementation of ARB’s Air
Quality and Land Use Handbook (Recommended Protocol for Evaluating the
Location of Sensitive Land Uses Adjacent to Major Roadways)
• Initiated a contract with SACOG to migrate the district’s Land Use Database to a
web based application including a GIS component
• Participated in the efforts to establish a Resource Management Plan for the
Folsom South Canal in and near the City of Rancho Cordova
• Participated in the Eleventh Annual Mow Down Air Pollution event
• Initiated a contract with the Local Government Commission to identify and
provide outreach on barriers to smart growth implementation including law
enforcement, fire protection, school issues, and parking strategies.
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Objectives FY07/08
Communications Office
The 2007 Spare The Air season public awareness campaign will be the 9th season of
outreach using the federal 8-hour ozone standard for forecasting, mapping, and
reporting. This year’s campaign materials will focus on the health effects of air pollution,
and continue to provide tips for citizens to reduce pollution and manage their exposure.
The Communications Office will:
• Continue coordinating and managing the Spare The Air program on behalf of the
air districts of the Sacramento region, focusing on summer ozone pollution, its
health effects, and emission reduction efforts
• Continue to refine the District’s winter fine particulate matter outreach program.
While much of the region’s PM 2.5 is motor vehicle related, wood smoke is a
significant contributor and will be a key focus of the public outreach plan
• Conduct a comprehensive air quality general awareness campaign using public
relations and advertising strategies, including TV and radio advertising
• Continue implementation of the District’s Environmental Justice policy by
assisting other divisions in making the District’s processes accessible to EJ
communities, and by continuing to integrate Spare The Air campaign outreach to
ethnic communities within Sacramento County
• Participate in community and employer events throughout the Sacramento region
to promote the Spare The Air program and its components
• Work in cooperation with the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
and SACOG to maximize outreach efforts to improve air quality in the
Sacramento region, including the Blueprint project
• Maintain strong relationships with reporters and meteorologists at local television
stations, educating weather staff about ground-level ozone and particulate matter
pollution, health effects, air quality mapping, and clean air attainment strategies
• Manage and operate the Spare The Air Web site providing air quality forecasts,
including both ozone and PM2.5 forecasts, real-time data during the summer, and
other air quality information
• Operate a daily Air Quality Index information system which includes voice, fax,
and Internet distribution of air quality forecasts, health advisories and action
steps
• Coordinate Sacramento region public outreach efforts with programs taking place
in the Bay Area and San Joaquin Valley
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• Conduct the annual and Spare The Air summer episodic public opinion surveys
to document campaign effectiveness and public response to driving reduction
appeals
• Continue to reproduce and distribute “Save Planet Polluto”, the AQMD’s CD-
ROM educational adventure game for children
• Meet quarterly with public education representatives from other California air
districts through CAPCOA's public outreach committee
• Represent the AQMD nationally through participation in appropriate federal, state
and regional air quality associations and conferences
• Support Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails outreach efforts by
providing materials for distribution at events, consulting expertise, and on-site
event support as appropriate
• Continue to serve as a central point of contact for requests from the Board of
Directors for assistance in responding to constituent inquiries, information on air
quality issues, and coordination with other jurisdictional issues
• Continue coordination of Environmental Justice tracking, policy, and work plan
development efforts
• Continue to update and implement the written Strategic Communication Plan for
the organization, including providing a range of other counsel and support
services and outreach support to other AQMD divisions.
Legislative Liaison
Fiscal year 2007-08 will likely continue to be dominated by the State budget crisis. The
District will be working with the Governor and legislature to minimize the fiscal impact on
traditional State programs, such as ARB subvention, Moyer and DMV revenues. In
collaboration with our federal lobbyist, we’ll also monitor the federal budget and air
quality-related legislation. Other important issues that will likely be taken up during the
year include:
• Sponsoring and implementing legislation to strengthen the Smog Check program
• Monitor legislation specifying how air quality, transportation and other
infrastructure funding provided by 2006’s Props 1A-E shall be spent
• Ongoing efforts to monitor or modify state or federal legislation or regulations
regarding energy, transportation, and land use
• Protecting and enhancing District authority as necessary to meet air quality goals
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Land Use and Transportation
• Achieve greater integration of land use, transportation and air quality planning
through outreach and technical support to and in coordination with, County and
Cities Planning Departments, Planning Commissions, Community Councils,
Transit Providers, and other lead agencies
• Continue to educate community groups and other stakeholders on our land use
review process, protocols and priorities
• Influence transportation plans, programs and projects to reduce their air quality
impacts
• Work with SACOG to integrate the 2030 MTP and the 8-hour SIP
• Review and influence land use and transportation development projects and
transportation plans to secure appropriate air quality mitigation
• Continue to participate with SACOG, RT and others to support the
implementation of transit oriented development
• Improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure through participation in SACOG’s
Bike/Ped Committee and Bike Master Plan Working Group. Comment on land
use and transportation projects to ensure adequate pedestrian / bicycle access
• Participate in the Folsom South Canal Partnership to improve bicycle and
pedestrian use of the facility and its connections to major developments and
facilities in the area
• Improve the Land Use Tracking Database by adding a GIS component, in
collaboration with SACOG
• Research new, innovative, feasible and effective mitigation measures for
transportation and land use projects, construction and operation
• Support efforts to provide secure, long-term funding for transportation demand
management and air quality through development and expansion of CSAs and
transit benefit zones
• Develop and Implement Construction Mitigation Indirect Source Rule
• Begin work on the Operational Mitigation Indirect Source Rule, coordinating with
Program Coordination Division, SACOG, ARB and others as appropriate
• Continue to implement the existing Construction Mitigation Program until the
Rule is in place and continue to monitor compliance with construction mitigation
• Improve outreach efforts to the construction industry regarding construction
mitigation requirements and incentive funds availability
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• Encourage lead agencies to monitor and enforce the air quality mitigation
commitments from projects under the Land Use Mitigation Program
• Work to have all local jurisdictions undergoing a General Plan amendment to
adopt separate Air Quality Elements in their General Plan with the assistance of
the District’s Model Air Quality Element
• Continue to support the Breathe California’s Smart Growth Award
• Begin the implementation of the ARB Land Use Handbook
• Work with the Local Government Commission and local jurisdictions to identify
and overcome barriers to smart growth in areas including police and fire and
school siting
• Continue the process to update the District’s CEQA Thresholds of Significance
and Air Quality Assessment Guide
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Proposed Division Summary
Administrative Services
Functions
Program Description
The administration Division has responsibility for overall
management of the District
Under direction from the Board of Directors, The Air Pollution
Control Officer (APCO) oversees the establishment of policies and
procedures, the formulation of alternatives and recommendations,
the overall management of personnel and resources and the
development and implementation of air quality related programs
Fiscal Services is responsible for ensuring compliance with
accounting regulations and requirements, for coordinating financial
audits by source agencies and independent auditors, for ensuring
the timely and accurate processing of the District's payroll and for
Administrative providing financial reports to management and the various divisions
Services
Human Resources is responsible for recruiting and providing
guidance in the retention of high quality staff, for ensuring
compliance with federal and state employment law and regulations,
for coordinating personnel related training, for addressing
escalated employee issues or concerns, and for communicating
District policy as it relates to personnel and Human Resources
Administrative Services is also responsible for operating the front
reception desk, for maintenance and upkeep of the facility and for
administering contracts generated by other Divisions to ensure
compliance with law, policy and procedure
This Division also includes District Counsel and Clerk to the Board
functions.
Program Tracking/ Coordinates reporting between the AQMD and other agencies
Interagency Provides oversight of Measure A, DMV and EPA 105 grant funds
Liaison and field elements, including inspections complaints and violations
of vapor recovery and agricultural burn programs
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Budget Narrative
Administrative Services Division
Prior Year Accomplishments FY06/07
Fiscal Services
• Finalized FY03/04, FY04/05 and FY05/06 independent financial audits
• Completed up-to-date billings for Measure A and EPA
• Administered a competitive bid process resulting in the selection of and
execution of a service contract with a new external audit firm
• Completed Measure A, EPA, Bureau of State and ARB audits
• Created separate fund for managing pass through revenues
• Created separate fund for managing building expenses
• Completed competitive bid process and executed contract for completion of a
detailed program and fee study
• Made significant strides in real-time tracking of all Moyer contracts and funds
• Reconciled SIP expenditures
• Reconciling CMAQ funds
• Fine tuned policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency and to meet
audit requirements
• Augmented accounts payable process to ensure timely payments
• Streamlined year-end closing process to expedite external audits
• Successfully participated in Moyer program audit
• Maintained current status on EPA 105, CMAQ and Measure A reimbursement
requests
• Coordinated the budget preparation process and completed the FY07/08 budget
• Continued development of revenue source and funding guideline
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Human Resources
• Implemented changes resulting from labor negotiation process as approved by the
Board
o Included new deferred compensation match $20 per pay period
o Included new Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expense
• Completed updated compensation and classification study, and made necessary
changes as approved by the Board
• Rolled out TargetSafety online training program
• Developed and published promotional criteria parameters for promotion from entry
level to journey level for most positions
• Established District intranet providing employees single site resource for obtaining
policy information, District news, recruitment information, forms, etc…
• Brought recruitment advertising activities in-house to gain more control and manage
costs
• Recruiting Activities
o Recruitments
Screened more than 1,100 applications
Coordinated 30 plus rounds of interviews
17 total positions to fill resulting from:
• 2 new positions
• 6 due to promotion or transfer
• 2 due to retirement
• 7 terminations (excluding retirements)
11 filled to date
6 currently open
• Coordinated training on diversity, sexual harassment, ethics, workplace violence and
first aid/CPR
• Setup new Health Flexible Spending Benefit as approved by the Board
• Participated on the District Safety Committee
• Continued District-wide focus on timely performance evaluations
• Attended semi-annual SDRMA risk management conference on workers
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• Prepared to publish request for proposal (RFP) for Environmental Justice training for
District employees and executed contract with chosen contractor.
• Participated in the semi-annual CAPCOA HR Officers Conferences. Hosted the Fall
2006 meeting.
District Counsel
• Advised staff on a variety of legal issues, including contract and enforcement
authority
• Prepared and reviewed proposed resolutions, rules and regulations to ensure legal
adequacy
• Advised staff in Mutual Settlement Program (MSP) process, and conducted
settlement negotiations in enforcement actions not resolved in the MSP process
• Advised staff in the development of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) program
• Advised staff in employee related issues
• Represented the APCO before the Hearing Board on variances, permit appeals and
abatement orders
• Represented District in ongoing litigation
• Advised staff in the development of the Rate of Progress demonstration
• Provided legal analysis of new legislation
• Updated the Districts Conflict of Interest reporting policy
Information Technology
• Evaluated different options and made a recommendation for a redundant, co-
location solution to coincide with the development of the Districts disaster recovery
plan
• Upgraded imaging systems by replacing old scanner and adding second scanner in
accounting area to accommodate plans to convert additional documents to e-records
format
• Completed scheduled workstation and printer replacements
• Implemented new help desk application
• Successfully setup sub-network connecting satellite office to main office
• Played a key role in major space reconfiguration and staff moves in main office
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• Upgraded document management imaging application
• Implemented email web access application (Outlook Web Access)
• Implemented mobile email system (PDA email access for Managers)
• Added 48 port switch and redesigned switch/patch panel layout
• Implemented email mass mail application (List Manager)
• Upgraded Citrix application to Presentation Server 4
• Installed Citrix Access Gateway
• Expanded anti-virus/anti-spam/spyware detection/anti-phishing system
• Reconfigured PIX firewall to enhance system security
• Integrated Linux servers into the network
• Upgraded Barracuda Firewall
• Implemented network management system (Sniffer)
• Upgraded Windows Update Management System
• Implemented email pre-emptive thread prevention system to eliminate potential
black-listing and provide backup real-time access to email in the event the District
email server is ever inaccessible
Information Management
• Responded to approximately 200 Public Record Act requests
• Continued management of the district-wide web site to better serve the District's
customers with up-to-date meeting agendas, calendar information, and reference
material. Examples:
o Provided selected web material in Spanish, Russian, Korean, and other
languages.
o Maintained a trailing three years of Board agendas, material and decision
summaries
o Added Climate Change / Global Warming material
o Maintained availability of the California Air Pollution Control Officers
Association's (CAPCOA) Smoke Impacts web page, which contains basic
information and links for statewide use during wild fire events
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o Prepared Wood Stove Change Out web content
o Initiated procedures for posting closed violation information
• Continued work in management of the permitting and compliance database, and
agricultural burning and related databases
Interagency Relations
• Continued facilitation of the Greater Sacramento Inter-air District Coordination
Working Group for the coordination of rules, policies, and other efforts of the five air
districts in the Sacramento Federal Non-attainment Area
• Represented the Sacramento Valley Basin-wide Air Pollution Control Council (BCC)
in support of the Board Member who holds the position
• Continued involvement with the statewide smoke management working groups, such
as Interagency Air and Smoke Council, related to the implementation of Title 17 of
the California Code of Regulations, “Smoke Management Guidelines for Agricultural
and Prescribed Burning”. These groups work to facilitate improved communication
and effective decision-making to reduce local smoke impacts and smoke transport
from prescribed burning and wild fire management
• Service on the BCC’s Technical Advisory Committee in support of the APCO
• Participation in the successful arrangement of key contracted meteorological
services for the BCC for the prevention of agricultural burning smoke impacts in the
basin under the Smoke Management Program
• Ongoing management of the District’s Agricultural and Open Burn Program
including:
o The District’s contract with the Agricultural Commissioner for field
elements of the agricultural burn program and overall work element and
cost analysis of the agricultural burn program
o Coordination of the District's agricultural burn program with the
implementation of the Sacramento Valley Smoke Management Program
o Participation in the annual review of the Sacramento Valley Smoke
Management Program under the BCC
o Participation in the Sacramento Valley's Conditional Rice Straw Burning
Permit Program, which is a component of the Smoke Management
Program
• Managed the District’s gasoline dispensing facility inspection program as contracted
to the County Sealer of Weights and Measures. Continued to facilitate incorporating
this work into a planned internal inspection program as warranted
• Continued participation in SACOG's Goods Movement Study
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• Coordination of the Sacramento Area Climate Change Strategy Group and tracking
of State and Federal Climate Change efforts
Funding Oversight
• Continued oversight and reporting to Federal EPA concerning the implementation of
the District’s 105 Grant Work Program
• Continued oversight and reporting to the Sacramento Transportation Authority
concerning the implementation of the Measure A Expenditure Plan
• Continued tracking and coordination of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
expenditure planning and status.
Other
• Managed increase in application including 500+ applications processed for boiler
rule 411
• Streamlined travel planning process
• Revised asbestos application intake process
• Developed more robust contract tracking mechanism
• Continued to focus on maximizing office space usage, with an increased emphasis
on staff efficiency; including coordination of a significant re-arrangement of staff
within the main office
• Revised and published updated vehicle use policy and procedures
• Updated Districts travel policy and procedures
• Continued significant progress in reconciling all outstanding contracts and
establishing detailed tracking mechanism for all “other professional services”
• Executed new lease with our tenant, California State Workforce Investment Board
• Began lease negotiations with our tenant, Goldsberry et al…in anticipation of the
current lease expiring October 31, 2007
• Continued work on a revised contract and purchasing policy manual
• Continued work on a revised records management and retention policy manual
• Completed modifications resulting from prior year Americans With Disabilities (ADA)
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• Completed energy audit for the main office building in cooperation with SMUD
analyst and our building engineer
• Made significant contribution to the development of the Districts disaster recovery
plan
• Assisted with the completion of 40+ new contracts, 5 contract amendments, and 10
requests for proposal (RFP’s)
• Completed 15 contracts due to assignment/change of vendor
• Develop 4 special use master / boiler contract templates for the Mobile Source
division
• Completed first year reporting and certification of greenhouse gas emissions with the
California Climate Action registry
• Successfully setup satellite office
• Coordinated the planning of the annual employee appreciation events
• Attended SDRMA risk management conference on risk management
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Objectives FY07/08
Fiscal Services
• Complete FY06/07 financial statements & independent auditor’s report
• Continue to streamline the annual budget preparation process and manage
development of FY08/09 budget
• Continue development of written internal accounting & budgeting procedures
manual
• Manage the fee-study contract work
• Move retiree health benefit reserves to newly established CalPERS retiree health
trust
• Continue to review and refine internal control procedures
• Continue development of a revenue source and funding guideline
• Develop a five year fiscal plan
Human Resources
• Enhance the Districts employment page of its website
• Evaluate and possibly implement online job application and tracking service
utilized by Sacramento County and City as well as several other government
agencies
• Review the current job application form and modify as applicable
• Evaluate the new employee orientation process and update as needed
• Clarify, enhance and communicate the student intern program
• Provide Environmental Justice training for District employees
• Conduct effective labor negotiations with the employee association with the goal
of executing a new contract prior to the expiration of the current contract on June
30, 2008
• Finalize updated Human Resources policy manual
• Finalize updated job descriptions for Board approval
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Districts disaster
preparedness plan
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• Develop consolidated HR desk reference manual
• Evaluate District training needs and implement enhancements to current training
curriculum as needed
District Counsel
• Assist the Governing Board and staff in meeting the objectives in the State
Implementation Plan (SIP) through the development, implementation and
enforcement of new measures to achieve emission reductions, including, as
appropriate, measures to achieve reductions in the emissions from on and off-
road mobile sources
• Represent the District in enforcement litigation
• Advise staff in the development of contacts and memorandums of understanding
• Advise staff on legal issues arising under the Mutual Settlement Program
Information Technology
• Implement a Virtual Data Storage System to centralize all data (User data, email,
document images, SQL data) into one pool, increasing data management i.e.
retention policy, backup and restore processes, capacity forecasting
• Implement a Virtual Server Solution at the Production and Disaster Recovery
sites to cut server replacement cost, reduce power and cooling cost, and save
rack space
• Develop and Implement an Information Technology infrastructure (co-location)
disaster recovery strategy in support of District-wide disaster recovery plan,
ensuring staff have access to necessary data in the event of an emergency of
other event that prohibits access to this information in the usual manner
• Develop and implement a data/e-mail retention system to meet compliance
standards
• Upgrade and enhance our backup and archival system to allow disk to disk and
disk to tape backups, data replication
• Implement workstation troubleshooting and task management utilities
• Implement Network General Sniffer technology to troubleshoot intermittent
network connection issues, monitor applications performance issues
• Update and communicate existing IT policies to ensure consistent, appropriate
and safe use of District technology assets
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• Implement and manage more robust system control procedures and processes,
for example: network change management procedures, replace end-user help
desk system, software and hardware tracking, updated and better organized IT
reference library
• Participate in the development and implementation of e-records policy and
procedure: The IT staff will play a critical role in the Districts development and
implementation of its electronic records policy and procedures, including the
implementation and management of necessary tools to support such a policy
• Assess feasibility of Voice Over IP for District’s telephone system
• Evaluate feasibility of consolidating District databases
• Continue with workstation and other hardware replacements as scheduled
Other
• Continue to focus on front office process and procedure improvements
• Develop new travel database
• Continue to work with other divisions in the development of new project contracts
• Finalize revised policy and procedure manuals for contracts and purchasing and
records retention
• Continue development of long range space plan
• Finalize negotiation and execution of tenant, Goldsberry, et al lease
• Continue reconciling all outstanding contracts and establishing detailed tracking
mechanism for all “other professional services”
• Finalize Admin portion of disaster recovery plan
• Implement recommendations from SMUD energy audit resulting in electrical
savings with estimated payback period of about 3 years
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Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PROPOSED FY 2007-2008 ORGANIZATION CHART
May 24, 2007
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DISTRICT COUNSEL OFFICER
LEGAL ASSISTANT II EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
HEARING BOARD CLERK CLERK OF THE BOARD
DIVISION MANAGER
DIVISION MANAGER DIVISION MANAGER DIVISION MANAGER DIVISION MANAGER STATIONARY SOURCES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATION STRATEGIC PLANNING MOBILE SOURCES
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR
PROGRAM PROGRAM FIELD
SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR PERMITTING, TITLE V,
OPERATIONS
ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL SERVICES AIR TOXICS,
BILLING
PROGRAM
INFORMATION PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
HUMAN PROGRAM COORDINATOR PROGRAM PROGRAM
SYSTEMS COORDINATOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR COORDINATOR
CONTROLLER RESOURCES PROGRAM COORDINATOR COORDINATOR AIR TOXICS, COORDINATOR COORDINATOR
PLAN COORDINATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM PERMITTING, COORDINATOR
OFFICER ADMINISTRATOR AIR TECHNOLOGY TOXICS FIELD
RULE DEV. COORDINATOR COORDINATOR MSD FIELD PERMITTING, FIELD
INFORMATION CEQA MONITORING PROGRAMS APPLICATION (ASBESTOS,
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS (LT) APPLICATION INTAKE OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
TECHNOLOGY (LT TO PERMANENT) LAND USE & INTAKE
OFFICE DRYCLEANERS)
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
ACCOUNTANT PERSONNEL
ASSISTANT II ASSOCIATE
PERSONNEL/ INFORMATION ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE
PAYROLL ASSOC. A.Q. ASSOCIATE PLANNER/ANALYST ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE
SYSTEMS PLANNER/ ENGINEER ASSOCIATE ENGINEER ENGINEER
SPECIALIST COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT REVIEW, ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST SPECIALIST SPECIALIST
ACCOUNTANT 1 ANALYST ANALYST RULES ENGINEER PERMITTING PERMITTING
DATA & MARKETING TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST FIELD FIELD
INFORMATION PLANNING HEAVY DUTY FIELD
SPECIALIST INSPECTIONS
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS FIELD INSPECTIONS INSPECTIONS
PERSONNEL COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICE
INSPECTIONS
ASSISTANT II
(0.85 FTE) (LT)
PAYROLL, ASSOCIATE
FISCAL BENEFITS ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
ASSISTANT I/II ENGINEER ASSOC. A.Q. PLANNER/ ENGINEER SPECIALIST
ASST/ASSOC ENGINEER PLANNER/ PERMITTING
RULES SPECIALIST ANALYST PERMITTING FIELD ASSOCIATE
INFORMATION EMISSIONS ANALYST ASSOCIATE
INVENTORY DATA ASSOCIATE LIGHT & HEAVY INSPECTIONS SPECIALIST
SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
CLERICAL (0.5 TO 1.0 MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT FIELD
ANALYST MITIGATION DUTY FIELD
SUPERVISOR FTE) S & MARKETING SPECIALIST INSPECTIONS
(LT) RULE, CEQA INSPECTIONS
BILLING, SPECIALIST FIELD
ASSOCIATE
COMMUNICATION INSPECTIONS ASSISTANT
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE
S OFFICE ASSOCIATE (LT) ENGINEER
RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT ENGINEER PERMITTING SPECIALIST
A.Q. ENGINEER PERMITTING
PROGRAM ENGINEER RULES ASSOCIATE FIELD
INSTRUMENT HEAVY DUTY ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE
COORDINATOR EMISSIONS PLANNER/ INSPECTIONS
SPECIALIST II SPECIALIST SPECIALIST
OFFICE PROGRAM INVENTORY ANALYST
AIR ASST/ASSOC FIELD FIELD
ASSISTANT II OVERSIGHT (0.5 FTE) PROJECT REVIEW,
MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS & ASSISTANT ASSISTANT INSPECTIONS INSPECTIONS
TRAVEL, MARKETING INTERAGENCY ASSISTANT
SPECIALIST ENGINEER
ASST/ASSOC SPECIALIST COORDINATION ASSOCIATE ENGINEER ASSISTANT
PERMIT INTAKE FIELD PERMITTING
ENGINEER (LT) ENGINEER PERMITTING SPECIALIST
A.Q. HEAVY DUTY INSPECTIONS
RULES, CREDITS (LT)
ASSOC. ASST./ASSOC. INSTRUMENT (LT)
PLANNER/ SPECIALIST II FIELD
PLANNER INSPECTIONS ASSOCIATE ASSOCIATE
OFFICE ANALYST ANALYST AIR
ASSISTANT ASSISTANT SPECIALIST SPECIALIST
ASSISTANTII PUBLIC INFO. ASSOCIATE MONITORING ASST./ASSOC. ASST/ASSOC
PLANNING, PLANNER/ ENGINEER FIELD FIELD
RECEPTION REQUESTS, ENGINEER PLANNER ASSISTANT AQ SPECIALIST ASST./ASSOC.
CEQA, RULES ANALYST HEAVY DUTY INSPECTIONS INSPECTIONS
SPECIAL ERC BANK, /ANALYST E85 PILOT ENGINEER
A.Q. PROJECT REVIEW, SPECIALIST
PROJECTS S.E.E.D. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM PERMITTING ASST/ASSOC AQ
INSTRUMENT ETC FIELD
LIAISON (LT) SPECIALIST
OFFICE SPECIALIST I INSPECTIONS
TIER 0 & VOC
ASSISTANT II (LT) (LT)
(LT)
ASBESTOS STATISTICIAN AIR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
INTAKE ASSISTANT MONITORING ASST/ASSOC
ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST
CONTRACTS, ASSISTANT
FIELD AQ SPECIALIST
PLANNER/ ENGINEER
FACILITIES, INSPECTIONS GDF
ANALYST HEAVY DUTY
FLEET INSPECTIONS
CONSTRUCTION
MITIGATION
PLANS
ADMINISTRATIVE (0.5 FTE)
ASSISTANT
CONTRACT = PROPOSED MAY 2007 CHANGE ASSISTANT
TRACKING ASSISTANT
PLANNER/
ENGINEER = PROPOSED NEW FY 07-08 POSITION A-1
HEAVY DUTY
ANALYST (LT)
(LT)
PROJECT REVIEW
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Explanation of Funding Sources
FY 2007-2008
Proposed Budget
Agricultural Burning
Fees are collected from growers and other agricultural interests who apply for burn
permits. They are to be used to partially pay for field elements of the Agricultural Burn
Program, which are implemented by the Agriculture Commissioner.
Aid From Local Government Agencies
Financial support from the El Dorado, Placer and Yolo-Solano air districts will help fund
the Regional State Implementation Plan (SIP) update.
Asbestos Plan Check Fees
Revenues are collected from building owners and contractors undertaking demolitions
or renovations that are subject to regulation under the District’s asbestos rules.
Revenues are used for review of abatement plans, site inspections, complaint
responses and enforcement case development.
Backup Utility Generator (BUG) Mitigation
One-time revenues from the state to mitigate the additional costs associated with
permitting and enforcing the operation of backup utility generators during the recent
energy crisis.
CARB E-85 Program
Revenues used to identify and provide incentives for currently permitted gasoline
dispensing facilities to install dedicated Ethanol dispensers and would require new fuel
storage at these facilities.
CARB School Bus Program
Revenues are used to provide incentives for the replacement of pre-1977 diesel buses
with new, compressed natural gas buses. Revenues are also used to retrofit existing
school buses with technologies to reduce particulate emissions.
CARB Subvention & Enforcement Grant
Revenues have historically been used for Stationary Source program expenditures not
offset by permit fees. Included are Engineering, Compliance/Enforcement, Air
Monitoring, Rule Development and Planning.
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CARB Walnut Grove Tower
The California Air Resources Board funds 100% of the contractor cost to operate the
Walnut Grove ozone and meteorological monitoring station.
Civil Settlements
Revenues are derived from penalties for violations of District regulations. Amounts are
determined by the Mutual Settlement Program, which was approved by the Board.
Congestion Mitigation and A.Q. Improvement (CMAQ) Grants
These federal funds are used to support the Spare The Air program, SIP, Tree
Foundation and heavy-duty, low-emission vehicle and infrastructure programs.
DMV Surcharge
Per enacting legislation AB4355, these revenues will be used to implement the Air
Quality Improvement Strategy with respect to the reduction in emissions from vehicular
sources, including, but not limited to, a clean fuels program, motor vehicle use reduction
measures, and a public education program.
In addition, increased revenues will be provided by the AB923 - $2 surcharge.
Revenues are restricted to programs that achieve emission reductions from vehicular
sources and off-road engines; replacing old polluting engines with new cleaner engines.
Emulsified Fuel Program (AB 2061)
Revenues are used to provide incentives for the use of lower emission diesel fuel
formations.
EPA 103 Grant
Revenues are restricted to uses achieving the program objectives of the fine particulate
monitoring network as submitted to USEPA.
EPA 105 Grant
Revenues are restricted to uses achieving the program objectives as submitted to
USEPA, but may not be used to cover costs associated with Title V permitting. Allowed
uses include: compliance & enforcement, air monitoring, transportation & land use
programs, and development & maintenance of AIRS data.
EPA Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program
The program funds projects that implement EPA and CARB verified, or innovative
usage of verified pollution control technologies, or engine replacement in reducing
emissions from state, local, tribal-controlled or other diesel fleets.
The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst Fleet Modernization Project and the Head End Power
Locomotive Project are funded by this program.
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Fund Balance
Revenues received during the prior fiscal year that weren’t expended. Some revenues
may already be earmarked for specific projects or programs that weren’t completed
during the prior fiscal year. The use restriction is specific to original source of the
revenue. Examples include: Measure A, S.E.E.D., CMAQ, DMV and EPA 105 grants.
Interest Income
Interest is generated annually from District reserves. This revenue source is
unrestricted.
Lease Property Net Revenues
As owners of the 777 12th Street building, these net revenues result from leasing the
building space to tenants. This revenue includes parking fees and is net of all upkeep
and maintenance expenses of the building and parking area. These net revenues are
used to pay the interest and principal obligations of the bonds and to build a reserve for
improvements.
Measure A
Per enacting legislation ordinance number STA-0002 dated October 6, 1988, one-half of
one percent of total Measure A monies collected by the Sacramento Transportation
Authority shall be used for mitigation of motor vehicle emissions or evaluation of
mitigation measures. The revenues are used to support heavy-duty low emission
vehicle and infrastructure projects, air monitoring, transportation control measure
planning and the Sacramento Transportation and Air Quality Collaborative.
Mitigation Fees
Revenues paid by land use project developers to mitigate the operational emissions of
their project. Revenues are used to secure emission reductions to offset land use
development.
Moyer (Carl Moyer Memorial A.Q. Standards Attainment) Program
Revenues are used to provide market-based incentives for the introduction and use of
lower emission technologies on heavy-duty diesel engines in on-road and off-road
vocations.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) Fees
Fees are required from those identified to comply with Title 17 of the California Code of
Regulations, § 93105 ATCM. They are to be used to recover costs associated with the
NOA program, which includes: reviewing dust mitigation plans and inspections.
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Planning Service Charges
Fees collected from the County of Sacramento and the Cities of Folsom and
Sacramento to review planning applications for their impact on air quality.
Power Plant Fees
Hourly rate fees paid by power plant project proponents that pay staff time to determine
the legitimacy/accuracy of ERCs proposed for use to offset new plant emissions, and to
process Authority to Construct and Permit to Operate documents.
Rulebook Sales
Revenues are used to offset the costs of distributing the Rulebook to entities who
request it, but do not pay a permit fee. Rulebooks are provided without charge to those
paying a permit fee.
Sacramento Area Council Of Governments (SACOG) Grant
During FY 02-03, a $300,000 grant was secured from SACOG to help fund a portion of
the work for the State Implementation Plan (SIP) update. The original revenue source
was the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between SACOG and Caltrans restricted use of these funds to
developing on-road control measures and related work for the SIP update.
S.E.E.D. Program
Initial Fees: paid by loan users, revenue covers staff time to process initial
ERCs.
Loan Fees: paid by loan users, revenue is used to meet Rule 205 mandates,
which require, via an RFP process, additional emission reductions
to be secured.
Renewal Fees: paid by loan users, revenue pays for staff time to process ERC
renewals, oversee ERC contracts and operate S.E.E.D. revenue
disbursement process.
State Toxics Emission Fees
Fees are paid by facilities identified as having the potential to pose a health risk to the
community, either as individual stationary sources, or collectively as an industry. These
sources are subject to requirements of AB2588, the air toxics “hot spots” program for
sources of toxic air pollutants. Fees are collected by the District on behalf of the CARB,
and are to be used to help cover costs incurred by the District and the state in
administering and enforcing the program.
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Stationary Source Initial Fees
Paid by permit holders based on a defined fee schedule, these revenues pay for staff
time to process Authorities to Construct and Permits to Operate. Fees may also cover
other programs, such as rule development, emission inventory development and air
monitoring.
Stationary Source Permit Renewal Fees
Typically half the Initial Fee, the renewal fee revenue pays for staff time for an annual
review of the permit, an annual inspection of the equipment and a review of the source
test documents, if applicable. Fees may also cover other programs, such as rule
development, emission inventory development and air monitoring.
Stationary Source Reinspection Fees
Since initial and renewal fees are based on the assumption of one annual inspection,
any equipment/site requiring additional inspections, whether for non-compliance issues,
additional source tests, etc., an hourly rate fee is collected to cover staff time.
Title V Fees
Title V sources must pay local permit fees to cover the cost of developing Authorities to
Construct and Permits to Operate. In addition, under some circumstances, additional
fees may be charged to the large sources to cover staff time for review and analysis
associated with the complicated Title V permitting process.
Variances
Revenues are derived from fees collected when permitted sources apply for variances
from District rules. They are to be used to partially cover costs of Hearing Board
meetings.
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10 Easy Ways to Improve
Air Quality in Our Region
1. DRIVE LESS!!
2. On smoggy days, postpone errands that can wait.
3. Keep your vehicle’s engine tuned up.
4. Visit www.SpareTheAir.com & sign-up for AirAlert,
your personal air quality notification services.
5. Carpool, vanpool or take transit.
6. Instead of driving, ride your bicycle or walk whenever
you can.
7. Service your vehicle’s engine promptly when warning
lights appear.
8. Don’t use gas-powered yard equipment like lawn
mowers on smoggy days.
9. Watch Ozone Movies at www.SpareTheAir.com to
see current air pollution levels in the Sacramento
region.
10. Don’t use charcoal lighter fluid when you barbecue.
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www.SpareTheAir.com
