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

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

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

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

How Program Benefits…. Local Government The Board Private Businesses

Building the Program ( ) SB 1322 Model: Enterprise Zone Program Four designation cycles Hold program at 40 zones

Expanding the Program ( ) Eight zone expansions approved Enhanced program services  JTR  RecycleStore  Economic gardening  Enhanced ZA training

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

RMDZ Coverage

Board Approved Loans

Map of RMDZs

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

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

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

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

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

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