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Home My WebLink AboutCFE agenda 031317AGENDA Commission for the Environment March 13, 2017 7:30 p.m. Richard Whitted Meeting Facility (Room 250) 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough Time Item Title 7:30 I. Call to Order 7:32 II. Additions or Changes to Agenda 7:35 III. Approval of Minutes — February 13, 2017 The CFE will consider approval of minutes from the last meeting. (Attachment 1) 7:40 IV. Review of Outside Agency Funding Request The BOCC has asked the CFE to review the funding request of an outside agency. (Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5) 8:40 V. State of the Environment 2019 The CFE will discuss planning for the 2019 SOE report. (Attachments 6 and 7) 9:00 VI. CFE Committee Meetings The standing committees will review their priorities, discuss various outcomes, and determine how to proceed (Attachment 8). 9:15 VII. Updates and Information Items Staff and /or CFE members will provide updates on the following items: ➢ Continuing Action Items from previous CFE meetings ➢ Creek Week in Durham, March 18th - 25th 2017 hops: //keepd u rha mbea utifu 1. oro /ou r- events /d u rha m- creek -week- events/ ➢ DEAPR Earth Evening event, April 28th, 2017 ➢ Triangle Land Conservancy's Brumley Forest Preserve Grand Opening, April 22nd, 2017 ➢ PACE Financing (Attachment 9) ➢ NC Science Festival, April 7th — 23rd, 2017 http : / /www.ncsciencefestival.oro/ ➢ Any other new information from CFE members and staff 9:30 VIII. Adjournment • Next Meeting; April 10, Solid Waste Administrative Building, Chapel Hill • PLEASE NOTE; The June 12, September 11 and November 13 CFE meetings will be held at the Animal Services Building, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill CFE Meeting Ground Rules (Adopted 9112111) 1. Keep to agenda topic under discussion 2. Share relevant information 3. One person speaks at a time after recognition by the Chair 4. Everyone is invited to participate in discussions / no one person should dominate discussions ,. Strive to reach consensus first before voting Activities the CFE expects to carry out in 2017: • Continue to write news articles on environmental issues of importance to Orange County, including climate change, energy conservation, and other important topics • Continue to explore ways to improve the County's ability to foster local sustainable energy production and energy efficiency strategies, including making Orange County an even better place for appropriately -sited solar energy generation, including developing incentives for increasing energy efficiency in new construction • Recommend ways to reduce the County's "carbon footprint" and implement the County's Environmental Responsibility Goal (BOCC Priority #10) • Continue to help with public outreach and management efforts related to hydrilla in the Eno River • Participate in a County effort to identify and preserve important landscape corridors that connect significant natural areas and open space (BOCC Priority #1) • Co- sponsor the annual DEAPR photography contest (The Nature of Orange) • Help plan for and participate in County's annual Earth Evening event Concerns or emerging issues the CFE has identified for 2017: • The CFE will continue to advocate for an expansion of the County's commercial food waste pickup and composting services to reduce food waste in the solid waste stream • The CFE remains interested in developing incentives for increasing energy efficiency in new construction • The CFE will continue to learn more about environmental justice matters and incorporate relevant information and considerations in the next State of the Environment report (2020) and its other activities • The CFE will continue to follow the Solid Waste Advisory Group's discussions of how to improve the handling and disposal of Orange County's solid waste, and will advocate for better long -term solutions • The CFE will continue to advocate for increased efforts to gather information related to water resources in Orange County and to increase public awareness and understanding of water supply sources, related concerns, and what steps can be undertaken to maintain or improve the quantity and quality of Orange County water supply resources • The CFE will continue to address, as appropriate, the critical environmental issues for Orange County as enumerated on page 3 of the 2014 State of the Environment report, which include potential adverse effects from a) invasive, non - native, plant and animal species; b) reductions in State -led collection of water resources data; c) potential drilling for natural gas in the Deep River basin; d) urban sprawl; and CFE support for e) the responsible deployment of clean and appropriately -sited renewable energy and reductions in energy use to help fight climate change Orange County Commission for the Environment IIIIIIIIII'� VIII " " " "' "" "11111 "" Meeting Summary February 13, 2017 Solid Waste Management Administration Building, Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill Present: Bill Kaiser (Vice Chair), May Becker, Peter Cada, Jeremy Marzuola, William Newby, Alex Nickodem, Jeanette O'Connor, Alan Parry, Sheila Thomas -Ambat Absent: Lynne Gronback, Lydia Wegman, Rebecca Ray Staff: Dave Stancil, Tom Davis, Brennan Bouma I. Call to Order - Kaiser called the meeting to order at 7 :30. II. Additions or Changes to Agenda - No changes. III. Approval of Minutes from December 12, 2016. Cada motioned to approve the minutes as written. O'Connor seconded. Minutes were approved unanimously. IV. CFE New Member Introductions and Welcome - Alex Nicodem, Alan Perry, and Jeremy Marzuola introduced themselves. V. Continuing Action Items from Previous Meeting(s) - Members discussed items of ongoing interest and new interest: • Carrboro Climate Change Action Plan — No update as the Carrboro Board of Aldermen has yet to take up the plan. • CFE Newspaper Articles — All 12 of the articles that were initially considered have been written. Members are interested in continuing the series and agreed that it would be good to have a list of proposed articles with deadlines in order to ensure they get accomplished. The topic was referred to be discussed in committee breakout meetings. • O'Connor gave an update about the CFE Facebook page, that she is waiting to hear back from Beth Young about whether the CFE page is now officially accepted. • Ambat discussed an idea to use the County webpages to showcase the environmental initiatives of the County, ideally with an interactive mapping tool. • Marzuola discussed an idea to use the CFE Facebook page to drive people through links to check out the work the CFE has done, like the series of articles. • Stancil noted that 2019 would be the year of the next CFE State of the Environment Report. It would be good to have a plan of action by the end of this calendar year. VI. Upcoming Outreach Opportunities- were discussed. • Photo Contest is ongoing • Earth Evening will be April 28th. Kaiser volunteered to help. • Last Fridays in Hillsborough — April through October, the CFE has a booth. • FestiFall — large event • Bee City Activities in Carrboro • Hydrilla Open House — March 1St at 6:30, Cedar Grove Community Center. VI. CFE Committee Break -out Sessions - New members Nikodem and Parry indicated they would join the Air and Energy Committee. Marzuola will join the Land Resources Committee. Air and Enerav Committee Meetina Notes: Newby discussed a possible 12% budget cut at EPA and many grants may currently be frozen. The Air and Energy committee will continue to monitor the issues. Alan P proposed an article to look at the state of clean energy economy in the County. NCSEA audit could be used as a framework. Could bring up potential to use solar and wind in rural areas to assist otherwise underserved populations. Becker discussed an interest in ensuring that the CFE maintained its focus on reducing food waste. Taking responsibility for the website and Facebook Daae content may be a good role for the committee. Traditional news articles have the benefit of being the underlying content that can then be posted elsewhere. Then the social media pages could go into more detail on topics that couldn't fit into 600 words. Newby talked about some tools related to air quality and carbon emissions that are available for our use. The focus on Climate Change could respond to Carrboro's Climate plan and see if there are options for the county to align with it. The green building item was discussed, and while laudable there were several obstacles including expense, and legal restrictions on incentives. The committee could be involved in educating about Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. This could relate to the priority on working with utilities to increase energy efficiency. Water Resources Breakout Meeting Notes: Stream buffers were tabled from further consideration at this time as they'd already been addressed in some ways. They discussed an article identifying entities and agencies that are involved and what they do: Soil and Water, OWASA, FEMA, etc. They also discussed the water supply and thought about capitalizing on the recent water supply crises in Chapel Hill /Carrboro and Hillsborough. Educating on what went well and then in general about who supplies water and where it comes from. Land Resources Breakout Meeting Notes: Article idea to interface with Air and Energy to look at pros and cons to changing landscapes to allow for renewable energies in Orange County. Also could detail the land use implications of transportation. Comprehensive Conservation Plan was discussed as something that may currently be stalled. Rich was part of a regional group that was going after a grant, and we'll get in touch with him when he returns to ask about the current status. This committee is also interested in finding in- person actions, including: • Ways to educate homeowners on pollinator gardens and rainwater management systems. Carrboro has a pollinator garden, and maybe we could recreate that, or maybe set up kits. Becker asked if the Land Conservation Committee had any information about the CFE's ongoing interest in the responsible management of food waste. Marzuola will reach out to the SWAG for an update. VII. Updates and Information Items — Information in the following items was provided: a) Monitoring and Evaluation of County's Goals from January BOCC retreat; b) Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Goal Update; c) Annual Work Plan Discussion at BOCC Work Session, 7:00 March 28th, Whitted Building; d) 2017 Nature of Orange Photography contest; e) Eno River Watershed Hydrilla Public Information Open House; f) DEAPR Earth Evening event, April 28th, 2017; g) Triangle Land Conservancy's Brumley Forest Preserve Grand Opening, April 22nd, 2017; h) Price of Solar Panels. VIII. Adjournment- Cada motioned to adjourn, and Marzuola seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:28 pm. Summary by B. Bouma, AMS Staff Next meeting; March 13, Richard Whined Building, Hillsborough � uuomp ��IIIII�� uuioi�nnn iuuu�i cot miii�� FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 200 South Cameron Street Post Office Box 8181 Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 To: Orange County Advisory Board Groups From: Allen Coleman, Budget and Administrative Coordinator Date: February 13, 2017 Phone (919) 245 -2151 Fax (919) 644 -3324 Email: acoleman @orangecountync.gov Re: FY 2017 -18 Outside Agency Funding Application - Evaluation Process Thank you for your participation in this year's Outside Agency funding evaluation process. Your feedback is critical in assessing program performance, potential success and making funding recommendations. This memo provides background information and guidelines to aid Advisory Board evaluation of FY 2017 -18 funding requests. Advisory Board members should carefully review these procedures and selection criteria prior to application review. Please email application scorecards and written feedback, in MS Excel format, by Friday, March 24, 2017 to acole anCcboranFriday, March 24, 2017 to ecountvnc I. FUNDING PROCESS OVERVIEW Application Process: On November 29, 2016, Orange County, in collaboration with the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, opened the FY 2017 -18 funding process, with a deadline of January 31, 2017. This year all three jurisdictions used the same funding application. In total, 60 agencies submitted funding requests totaling $1,887,153, an increase of $710,390 above the current year's appropriation. Advisory Board Evaluation: Ten Advisory Boards and Committees review funding applications, for program content and viability, in February and March. While funding recommendations (i.e. dollar amounts) are not provided, the groups can share whether they think a group should or should not receive funding. Finance and Administrative Services reviews the supplemental documentation and prior agency performance, for currently funded agencies. County Manager Evaluation and Recommendation: In February and March, the County Manager along with the appropriate county staff will meet with each of the Outside Agencies to discuss the submitted funding application. The County Manager, reviews Advisory Board feedback and consults with the Department Directors prior to making the final recommendations. Funding recommendations are included in the Manager's Recommended Operating Budget, published in May. Board of County Commissioner's (BOCC) Decision: Two Budget Public Hearings, in May, provide direct engagement opportunities for outside agency staff and supporters. The BOCC will also discuss funding, during a June Budget Work Session. Final funding decisions will be included in the FY 2017- 18 Approved Operating Budget, adopted in late June. 11. ADVISORY BOARD EVALUATION PROCESS Scorecards. Advisory Boards should review Funding Applications, only. However, agency supplementary materials are available, if they help you to understand information within the application. Advisory Boards will assess the applications using the Application Scorecard, which rates the program's mission (Section I), customer value (Section II), prior year results (Section III) and implementation plan (Section IV). The first worksheet in the Application Scorecard file explains how the scorecard should be completed. Please complete the Scorecard in MS Excel format, as it will tally the scores for you. Also, include any written feedback on this form. Written Feedback: This year we highly encourage additional feedback. Written feedback enhances the ratings, and is helpful to the County Manager. In addition, the BOCC often asks about advisory board feedback, during their deliberations. However, please note that scorecards and feedback are public record information, so be mindful in how you construct your comments. • Points Distribution: A few of the application questions and sections have changed since last year. To accommodate changes to the application, as well as the rescaled scorecard, the point distribution was altered in each section. III. FILE LOCATIONS • All files can be found on the Countywide T Drive (T Drive 4.. Outside Agencies 42017 -181, unless otherwise specified by your Lead Evaluator. Applications (2017- 184Submitted Applications) Each agency has a folder; within each folder, is an Application folder that contains an agency's funding application files. Agencies must submit a single agency budget and separate program budgets for each program outlined in its funding application. Evaluation Materials (2017 -184 Evaluation Materials) In this folder, Advisory Boards can find the Evaluation Group Assignments, a funding request list and the Application Scorecards. Miscellaneous (2016 -174 Miscellaneous) This folder contains blank copies of the application forms, application instructions and orientation materials, for your reference. Scorecard Instructions Using the Application Scorecard, pleases assess the four categories of each agency's application (Mission, Customer, Results, and Plan). Each category contains evaluative components (column A), with references (column B) on where to find the responses in the application. Then, determine whether the agency responded to the question and place an "X" in the appropriate box (columns C or D). If the agency did answer the question to some degree, award an appropriate number of points (column F) out of the total number of points possible for that question (column Q. Advisory Boards should use the Rescaled Scorecard for Agencies with New Programs lacking FY 2016 -17 program results (Section 3 - M Work Statement). The Rescaled Scorecard will calculate that agency's total score out of 75 rather than 100. Microsoft Excel will calculate any entries in Column E for each category, subtotal and the grand total. If completing the form by hand, please calculate the totals manually and enter amounts in the appropriate fields. Return the completed scorecards in Microsoft Excel format and comments to Allen Coleman at acoleman @orangecountync.gov, by Friday, March 24. Submit ONLY one scorecard per outside agency. FY 2017 -18 ORANGE COUNTY OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION SCORECARD OUTSIDE AGENCY EVALUATED: PROGRAM NAME: (If applicable): ADVISORY BOARD /COMMITTEE: I. What is the program's MISSION? 15VA 1/ 7lVt t IiMPONENT R H115 C ,,,,, ,,,,, Yt " I fC SwR�,,,;;,,,,,; a. Agency demonstrates os County funds will be Section 1 — Cover Page a. Program's identified need fit (B) 5 organization's mission statement. Section 2 - Agency County Residents Information B b. Agency /program engages in coordination agency /program supports the value of reaching Section 3 — Program and collaboration activities within the 5 diverse constituencies. (gender, ethnicity, age, Information (I) community. C. Agency /program makes use of community Section 2 — Agency 5 volunteers. Information (F, G) TOTAL SCORE FOR MISSION 15 0 II. Who is the program's CUSTOMER and what does the customer value? EVIAL AT , tt REA`111,15 Y, W62 SwR�,,,;;,,,,,; a. Agency demonstrates os County funds will be used for program purposes that benefits Section 3 - Program 10 customers, clients, participants who are Orange Information (L, M,N) County Residents b. Client data suggests that the agency /program supports the value of reaching Section 3 - Program 5 diverse constituencies. (gender, ethnicity, age, Information (L, M,N) geography, income level) C. Client data suggests appropriate growth in Section 3 - Program 5 the program over time. Information (L, M,N) C. Agency explains the importance of funding Section 3 - Program this program and the direct community 5 Information (I, J) investment. TOTAL SCORE FOR CUSTOMER 25 0 Outside Agency Scorecard Page 1 III. What are the program's RESULTS? IV. What is the program's PLAN for implementation and improvement? 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR CUSTOMERS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR RESULTS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR PLAN 0 a. Actual Results for FY 2015 -16 appear Section 3 - Program a. Stated Program Goals and Activities for 5 consistent with the program's goals and actives. Information (M) b. Actual Program Results for FY2015 -16 Section 3 - Program 5 indicate a reasonable volume of program 5 Information (M) activities. C. Actual Results for FY2015 -16 support a Program Info. (G,H,M,) b. Anticipated Results for FY2017 -18 appear Section 3 - Program positive impact on program Information (M) 10 customers /participants. Information (M) d. Actual cost per program unit for FY2015- 16 appears fair and appropriate for Orange Section 3 - Program C. A realistic program budget with 10 County resident customer benefits and program Information (M) outcomes. 5 TOTAL SCORE FOR RESULTS 30 0 IV. What is the program's PLAN for implementation and improvement? SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR MISSION 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR CUSTOMERS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR RESULTS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR PLAN 0 Section 1 - Cover Page a. Stated Program Goals and Activities for (B) Section FY2017 -18 appear consistent with the program's 2 - Agency Info. (B,C, 5 mission and clearly indicate how services will be D) Section 3 - provided. Program Info. (G,H,M,) b. Anticipated Results for FY2017 -18 appear attainable by 6/30/2018 and will have positive Section 3 - Program 5 Information (M) impact on program participants. Section 2 - Agency C. A realistic program budget with Information (Hii.) reasonable cost for providing services is 5 Section 3 - Program outlined. Information N Section 2 - Agency d. Agency budget projects a diversified Information (Hii.) funding base and supports program 5 Section 3 - Program sustainability. Information (N) e. There is a sufficient rationale to justify (Entire application) 10 need for Orange County funding. TOTAL SCORE FOR PLAN 30 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR MISSION 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR CUSTOMERS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR RESULTS 0 SUB TOTAL: SCORE FOR PLAN 0 Outside Agency Scorecard Page 2 ADVISORY BOARD COMMENTS Instructions: Type comments in the box below. To begin a new paragraph, press the Alt and Enter keys. Outside Agency Scorecard Page 3 FY 2017 -2018 Outside Agency Funding Application HUMAN SERVICES • ORANGE COUNTY • TOWN OF CARRBORO • TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL Orange County (OC) Town of Carrboro (CA) Town of Chapel Hill (CH) 200 S. Cameron Street 301 W. Main Street 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Carrboro, NC 27510 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 1 Of 29 Agency _Peidmont Wildlife Center Program(s) (1)Earthkeepers Afterschool (2)Youth & Teen Nature Day Camp, .............................................................. ............................... FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Received By Date /Time / 1. Cover Page a. ❑Applicant Contact Information b. ❑Funding Requests C. ❑Signed Application Cover Page d. ❑Signed Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest and Clause e. 2. Agency Information a. ❑Agency's Years in operation b. ❑Agency's Purpose /Mission c. ❑Agency's Types of Services Provided d. ❑Agency's Experience with Programs e. ❑Other Pertinent Agency Information f. ❑Schedule of Positions g. ❑Living Wage h. ❑Agency Budget 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 2 Of 29 3. Program Information a. ❑ Human Services Needs Priority b. ❑Type of Program Afterschool Program c. ❑Agency Collaboration d. ❑Summary of Program e. ❑Description of Identified Need f. ❑Description of Population to be Served g. ❑Program Staffing, Capacity, & Expertise h. ❑Program Implementation Timeline L ❑Value of Investment j. ❑Impact of Reduced /No Allocation k. ❑Other Pertinent Information I. ❑Target Population /Beneficiary Chart m. ❑Work Statement n. ❑Program Budget, Detail, & Cost per Individual 3A. Program Information o. ❑Human Services Needs Priority p. ❑Type of Program Day Camp Program. q. ❑Agency Collaboration r. ❑Summary of Program s. ❑Description of Identified Need t. ❑Description of Population to be Served u. ❑Program Staffing, Capacity, & Expertise v. ❑Program Implementation Timeline w. ❑Value of Investment x. ❑Impact of Reduced /No Allocation y. ❑Other Pertinent Information z. ❑Target Population /Beneficiary Chart aa. ❑Work Statement bb. ❑Program Budget, Detail, & Cost per Individual 4. Attachments a. ❑Audit: Organizations receiving $300,000 or more in Federal financial assistance, and /or organizations with more than $500,000 of receipts and expenditures in a fiscal year, must secure an audit. b. ❑IRS Federal Form 990 c. ❑NC Solicitation License d. ❑IRS Federal Tax - Exemption Letter e. ❑Certificate of Insurance f. ❑List of Board of Directors g. ❑Solid Waste Program Fee (SWPF) Verification 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 3 Of 29 1. COVER PAGE a) Applicant Contact Information Applicant Organization's Legal Name: Piedmont Wildlife Center Applicant Organization's Physical Address: 364 Leigh Farm Rd; Durham, NC 27707 Applicant Organization's Mailing Address: same as physical address Applicant Organization's Web Address: www.piedmontwiIdIifecenter.org Executive Director: Gail Abrams Telephone Number: 919 - 489 -0900 E -Mail: director @piedmontwildlifecenter.org b) Funding Request List all FY17 -18 Human Services (HS) Funding Being Requested — For All Programs) and the Proposed Use of Funds (2 -3 lines or less) Program Carrboro Chapel Orange Total - HS Hill - HS County_ HS Ex. Youth Afterschool Program $10,000 $15,000 $5,000 $30,000 Afterschool Program Coordinator salary and materials for youth activities and projects Youth Afterschool Program at Carrboro $2,500 $2,500 Elementary School - PWC program salaries, materials, travel; teacher training; and incentives Summer Camp Program - staff salaries, $2,000 $10,000 $127000 materials,travel, and incentives allowing us to offer up to 46 partial and full scholarships Totals $2,500 $2,000 $5,500 $14,500 c) To the best of my knowledge and belief all information and data in this application is true and current. The document has been duly authorized by the governing board of the applicant. Signature: Gail Abrams Executive Director Signature: Martha Wewer Board Chairperson 1/30/2017 Date 1/30/2017 Date 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 4 Of 29 d) DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND NON DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE Are any of the Board Members or employees of the agency which will be carrying out this program or members of their immediate families, or their business associates... YES NO ❑ x a) Employees of or closely related to employees of the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, or Orange County? ❑ x b) Members of or closely related to members of the governing bodies of the Town of Carrboro, the Town of Chapel Hill, or Orange County? ❑ x c) Current beneficiaries of the program for which funds are being requested? ❑ x d) Paid providers of goods or services to the program or having other financial interest in the program? If you have answered YES to any question, please provide a full explanation below. NON - DISCRIMINATION Provider agrees as part of consideration of the granting of funds by funding agencies to the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree not to discriminate in any manner of these basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity /expression, familial status or veterans status with reference to any activities carried out by the grantee, no matter how remote. The parties hereto further agree in all respects to conform to the provision and intent of Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, as amended and the Orange County Anti - discrimination Policy. This provision is enforced by action for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided; this provision shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference to the above subject manner. To the best of my knowledge and belief all of the above information is true and current. I acknowledge and understand that the existence of a potential conflict of interest does not necessarily make the program ineligible for funding, but the existence of an undisclosed conflict may result in the termination of any grant awarded. Signature: Gail Abrams Executive Director Signature: Martha Wewer Board Chairperson 01/30/2017 Date 01/30/2017 Date 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 5 Of 29 2. AGENCY INFORMATION (Be Very Brief and Concise) Please provide the following information about your agency (2 pages OR LESS): a) Years in Operation, Date of Incorporation (Month/Year): 14 yrs, 12/2002 b) Agency's Purpose /Mission (no more than a few sentences): Inspiring people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world & encouraging active engagement in conservation. We accomplish this mission through a community oriented approach to nature education, leadership development and conservation science. c) Types of Services the Agency Provides (bullet format): • Outdoor education Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer week -long and day - camps • Outdoor afterschool programs at elementary schools, and at our Durham location • Counselor -in- Training and Outdoor Leadership program for teens • Homeschool programs, ages 5 -17 • Community programs using science experts to gather data on species diversity in the Piedmont. • Community partnerships offering nature education, earthskills and community building. • Internships in administration, education and conservation • Family nature programs including camping and camping skills learning • Field trips and at- school programs from elementary to college age • Scholarships to help underserved attend programs • Restore and enhance wildlife habitat in local area, community backyards and schoolyards • Connect citizens to wildlife needs and conservation projects • Volunteer opportunities in education, administration, grounds maintenance, programming, marketing, development, animal care, conservation, and citizen science projects • Volunteer run wildlife hotline referring citizens with wildlife issues to the appropriate source of care, humane removal, or advice • Participate in statewide box turtle project collaborating with other scientists and institutions to study populations and habits. Partner with organizations to improve citizen data collection process. • Offer environmental leadership awards to youth, adults, and businesses who are nominated by those in the community for excellent leadership and involvement in conservation, education, environmental best practices • Collaborate with other area non - profits through membership in Triangle Third Sector Alliance and by other means. 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 6 Of 29 d) Agency's History with Providing These Services: We have been providing afterschool programs in some Durham Public Schools, Chapel Hill Carrboro Community schools, and a Hillsborough school for the past 5 years, and a 27 -week homeschool program at our Durham location for ages 5 to 17 for 4 years. Our camp program has grown each year and has been in operation for 12 years. We offer summer and intersession /track out camps in Durham, Orange and Wake counties. Each year requests for scholarships have increased. Our conservation program has been doing school programs, outreach events, and citizen science projects for 12 years, and the hotline has been in operation for 8 years. We have an average of 4 interns, 20 counselors -in- training, and 72 volunteers throughout the year. In 2016 we awarded 134 combined full and partial scholarships for all our educational programs. We have been awarding Environmental Leadership awards for the past 3 years. e) Other Pertinent Agency Information (Ex. Has the agency experienced any major changes in the past year? Is there a new Executive Director? Are there new initiatives ?) We have received a request from Carrboro Elementary school to bring our afterschool program back.. The teachers have implemented several of the activities we taught them during 2014 -15 and feel comfortable leading but would like additional support and activities for their entire afterschool program. For the past several years, we have received grants from Durham County that provided $7000 allowing us to grant 27 full scholarships. Durham is no longer offering their non - profit grant program. We will now have to participate in an RFP process and it is less likely that we will fit into their new format. Two of the buildings we currently use for storage and classroom space at our location in Durham need to be torn down due to safety and structural reasons. Consequently, we need to secure alternative classroom, office, and storage space. This was not part of our current budget so we need to reallocate funds. f) Schedule of Positions (For Entire Agency) • Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staff will be noted as 1.00; half -time as .50; quarter time as .25, etc. • Calculate a Full Time Equivalent for all recorded volunteer hours using the following: Total Volunteer Hours = Volunteer FTE 1 # of FTE - Full -Time Paid Positions: 6.00 # of FTE - Paid Part -Time Positions: 4.12 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 7 Of 29 # of Volunteers: 72 # of FTE - Volunteers: 2.06 g) Living Wage Does this agency pay permanent employees a minimum livi_ a_ e? (Yes/ No) Yes If yes, is this agency an Orange County Living Wage Certified Employe r? No If no, please explain. We were just able to bring all of our permanent staff up to a living wage. Although some staff live in Orange County and we do programming there, our organization home base is in Durham County. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 8 Of 29 h) Agency Budget i) Is your agency currently receiving and /or requesting other (non -Human Services) local (Town of Carrboro, Town of Chapel Hill, Orange County) government funding? (Yes /No) No If yes, please list below: Include all programs that have funding requests /awards /totals from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County governments (other than Human Services). DO NOT include federal funding sources, such as CDBG and HOME. Program FY16 -17 Award FY17 -18 Request Source Ex: Affordable Rental Rehabilitation 0 $20,000 Carrboro - Affordable Housing Ex: Agency Administration $15,000 $15,000 Carrboro — Other Ex. Total $15,000 $35,000 Carrboro Total Funding *Add rows or attach additional page, if needed. i. Submit your agency's budget. You may complete the provided template (separate As file) or you may submit your own budget file (as long as it contains the same information, and in a similar format, as requested in the provided template). Agency Budgets are required to define budget amounts for the previous program year, current program year, and next program year for the following categories: • Revenues o Private Donations o Program Generated Revenue i) Local Government Grants • Carrboro Human Services • Carrboro Other 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 9 Of 29 • Chapel Hill Human Services • Chapel Hill Other (DO NOT include CDBG funding here) • Orange County Human Services • Orange County Other (DO NOT Include HOME funding here) o Other Government Grants • Triangle United Way • State Government • Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) • Private Foundation Grants o Other Revenue • Expenditures o Compensation o Rent & Utilities o Supplies & Equipment o Travel & Training o Other Expenses ii. Does your agency budget show a Surplus or Deficit? Surplus Is there a significant change? Yes /No No Please provide a brief explanation for Surplus or Deficit, and significant changes. We had a surplus of $27,100 in 2015/16 due to our efforts to decrease expenses and to increased enrollment in our day camp programs. We work every year to produce a surplus that goes into our cash reserve fund. This fund helps with cash flow during the year as our revenue comes in on a seasonal basis and then is depleted each season as we pay salaries to operate our camp, afterschool and homeschool programs. iii. What is your agency's fiscal year? July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (Example: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 10 Of 29 3. PROGRAM INFORMATION (Submit a separate Section 3 for each program) Program Name: EarthKeepers Afterschool Program at Carrboro Elementary School Program Primary Contact and Title: Karen McCall, Education Director Telephone Number: 919 - 489 -0900 E -Mail: karenm.pwc(a)-gmail.com a) Indicate the type of Human Service Needs Priority, if program applicable: ❑ Priority Area #1: safety -net services for disadvantaged residents x Priority Area #2: education, mentorship, and afterschool programming for youth facing a variety of challenges ❑ Priority Area #3: programs aimed at improving health and nutrition of needy residents b) Indicate the type of program for which you are requesting funding (Check all that apply to this program) c) Provide a bulleted list of other agencies, if any, with which your agency coordinates /collaborates to accomplish or enhance the Projected Results in the Program(s) to be funded. For each, briefly describe the coordinated /collaborative efforts. Chapel Hill Carrboro Community Schools - We ran an outdoor program at 3 of their elementary after - school programs, and held a continuing education training for teachers that provided them with tools to mentor and connect kids to nature, and assist our staff in executing the activities. The Carrboro Elementary Afterschool Manager reached out to ask if we could come back because staff and students missed us and really benefitted from our partnership. They have been using what they remember of the activities and routines we taught them, but would like more support and training. Global Giving Foundation - We have a "Help 30 students become Earth Keepers" project through this foundation which help raises funds so we can provide programming. 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 11 Of 29 Yout Public Housing Program Category h Adult Elderly Disabled Neighborhoods /R esidents Affordable Housing Affordable Healthcare Education X Family Resources Jobs /Jobs Training X Food Transportation Other: Please specify Outdoor activities - nature connection X c) Provide a bulleted list of other agencies, if any, with which your agency coordinates /collaborates to accomplish or enhance the Projected Results in the Program(s) to be funded. For each, briefly describe the coordinated /collaborative efforts. Chapel Hill Carrboro Community Schools - We ran an outdoor program at 3 of their elementary after - school programs, and held a continuing education training for teachers that provided them with tools to mentor and connect kids to nature, and assist our staff in executing the activities. The Carrboro Elementary Afterschool Manager reached out to ask if we could come back because staff and students missed us and really benefitted from our partnership. They have been using what they remember of the activities and routines we taught them, but would like more support and training. Global Giving Foundation - We have a "Help 30 students become Earth Keepers" project through this foundation which help raises funds so we can provide programming. 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 11 Of 29 Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town /County priority /goal? Piedmont Wildlife Center staff travel to Carrboro Elementary School once a week,2 hrs /day, for 20 weeks during the 2017 -18 school year. We would hold a 2 -hour continuing education training for teachers so they can help facilitate activities, get more teaching tools, and develop their own nature connection. Our nature connection program would positively engage all students enrolled in the Community School afterschool program at Carrboro Elementary. Because our program is outdoors and active, we help improve the health of those who participate. According to ProPublica.org, 37% of students at Carrboro elementary are eligible to receive free or discounted lunches. Our program would address the Human Service Needs priority goal #2: education, mentorship and afterschool programming for youth that may be facing a variety of challenges at no cost to families. e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, Town of Chanel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council /Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. Our afterschool program would address the goals and assessments described in the Chapel Hill 2020 plan's section of Nurture Our Community which states: "Chapel Hill strives to live in harmony with the natural world, sustaining its present community, and preserving its quality of life for the future." They benefit from "a commitment to stewardship through a healthier ecosystem and the many opportunities to enjoy natural areas and recreation for all ages and abilities within the community." We lead children in hands -on, outdoor activities, storytelling, nature - Chemed games and explorations that stimulate curiosity and awaken enthusiasm for the natural world. When we are able to work with youth over a long period of time, their connection to nature and community strengthens. They are positively engaged and apt to be better stewards of their environment and encourage family and friends to do the same. Since Carrboro Elementary is a Title 1 school with 37% of students eligible for free or reduced -price lunch, participants would include those from low- income and possibly at -risk households. This is a direct need described on page 6 of the Human Service Needs in Chapel Hill document prepared in 2012. f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? Our target population is elementary school children, grades K -5, enrolled in the afterschool program at Carrboro Elementary school. The Afterschool Manager requested that we come back and work with all their students. Our staff will travel to the school to conduct the program. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 12 Of 29 Karen McCall, Education Director, B.S. in Mathematics from UNC- Wilmington with 14 years of experience as a naturalist and program coordinator. She has led the afterschool program for 4 '/2 years. Morgan Freese, Durham Program Coordinator, B.A. in Environmental Studies w/ minor in Marine Sciences from UNC, started as an APPLES intern with us teaching in the afterschool and camp programs. She has been a camp counselor for a 5 years, and is a Certified Interpretive Guide through the NIA. We train volunteers and teachers in awareness routines to navigate through nature, and methods of mentoring that keep students' curiosity peaked by asking questions promoting a desire to delve deeper in the exploration of what sparked their curiosity. Volunteers and teachers become our students and learn by participating in the activities like their students will, igniting their own curiosity and inspiring them to help. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. This program will take place during the 2017 -18 school year. A teacher training will be held for 2 hours the week before we begin the program with the students. The student program will be 2 hours a day, one day a week, for 8 weeks during the fall semester and 12 weeks during the spring semester. The fall session operates October - December, and the spring semester operates February - May, with a two week break in April. Timalina- -Sept. 6, 2017, Develop program curriculum, decide start and end dates, times -Sept. 11, 2017, Contact the After school manager and Community Schools Director to get approval for curriculum, confirm day of week to hold the program -Sept. 8, 2017, Once curriculum approved, design teacher training -Sept. 15 Submit teacher training to Community Schools director for continuing education credit approval -Sept. 18 - 30, hold teacher training for 2 hours -Dec. End the program by mid month, establish start date for the following semester -Feb, 2018, begin Winter semester; meet consecutively as possible for 6 weeks - April, 2018, begin second 6 week session -May end program and assess i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) Our outdoor programs are designed to instill an awareness and deeper appreciation for nature and the wildlife that share our environment. Through direct mentoring, we give 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 13 Of 29 young children and teenagers experiences in nature to foster confidence, natural curiosity, a deepening awareness of the intricacies of the world around them and a chance to develop into leaders and mentors in our community. Investing in the youth of the community by funding our program, strengthens their connections to each other, nature, and their outdoor and leadership skills. This provides a better quality, more sustainable way of life making for happier kids. This ripples through the community making it a more enjoyable place to live, which is part of the Carrboro 2020 Vision. Getting kids outside and active addresses the problem we have nationwide with childhood obesity and the alarming and increasing rate Type II diabetes as a result of sedentary lifestyles. Since this is a school program intended for all after school participants free of charge, it gives Community Schools after school program value, and in turn the community. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. The ability to work with an entire after school program reaching students that would not participate in our programs due to financial constraints, limited transportation, or lack of experience with outdoor activities, is unique. At our other after school programs, parents must pay an additional fee. We have funds for scholarships but only enough to grant a dozen, so only a few students benefit. Because of our need to reallocate funds for the next few years, we do not have additional funding in our budget to provide a free program. k) Include any other pertinent information. Research has shown that on average, children spend 4.5 hours a day on the internet, playing video games and /or watching TV. Offering sufficient outdoor time improves the overall health of our children while lengthening attention spans, diminishing aggressiveness, improving test scores and ultimately advancing learning. A plethora of research has indicated that hands -on environmental education has a measurably positive impact not only on student achievement in science, but also in reading, social studies, and mathematics. Outdoor activity has also been proven to improve eyesight, provide Vitamin D for strong bones and healthy hearts, lower and help children maintain safe body weight, and has been shown to reduce attention deficit symptoms. A 2009 study by researchers Andrea Taylor and Frances Kuo found that twenty minutes in a park setting was sufficient to elevate attention performance relative to the same amount of time in other settings. These findings indicate that environments can enhance attention not only in the general population but also in ADHD populations. "Children with attention deficits concentrate better after walk in the park." Journal of Attention Disorders, 12, 402 -409. Studies also show that children with more participatory learning experiences have a greater aptitude for leadership, vision and inspired action. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 14 Of 29 Target Population Complete the following tables, with numbers (not percentages) of individuals served and to be served, to the best of y our ability, Program Target Population Demographics Gender Male Female Total Ethnicity African - American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Caucasian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other: specify Total Of the above, how many Hispanic /Latino Of the above, how many non - Hispanic /Latino Total Age Geographic Location 0 -5 years 6 -18 years 19 -50 years 51+ years Total Actual Estimated I Projected 2015 -16 1 2016 -17 1 2017 -18 436 43 173 304 27 110 740 70 283 61 6 24 0 0 0 68 12 27 611 52 232 0 0 0 740 1 70 283 157 6 61 583 64 122 740 70 283 90 17 68 650 53 215 162 195 2 7401 70 1 283 Alamance County 1 Chatham County Durham County 168 68 85 Wake County 1 Orange County Breakdown Chapel Hill Public Housing Town of Chapel Hill (Non - Public Housing) Town of Carrboro Town of Hillsborough City of Mebane (Orange County) Orange County (Outside Municipalities) 7 7 7 406 2 3 162 195 2 Total 1 740 1 70 1 283 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 15 Of 29 Work Statement Complete the Work Statement Chart to describe the work to be performed. This chart is used to document program activities, program goals, performance measures, and actual results. (Add more rows as needed) If this is a new program, you will only document the projected information. Every program is required to have AT LEAST 1 Program Activity, which should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time - bound. Click on SMART Goals to learn more. • Program Activities should outline major activities the agency implements to accomplish its program goals. (i.e. Deliver meals to elderly /disabled residents.) • Program Goal should explain what the program is trying to achieve /accomplish. Goals are statements about what the program should accomplish. (i.e. Deliver 100 meals per day, Monday- Friday.) • Performance Measures describe how you will evaluate the degree in which you achieved the stated goals. (i.e. Will track the number of meals delivered each day.) • Actual Program Results use program results to indicate the actual measureable achievement of goals. If goals were not met, please explain. (i.e. Delivered an average of 105 meals per day.) Work Statement Chart for Program EarthKeepers Afterschool Program 1. Program Activity Name Perform 1 two -hour continuing education credit for teachers Program Goal Teachers get trained on nature mentoring and continuing ed credit Performance Measures Training approved by Community Schools Director, teacher participant sign in sheet used Previous Year Program Results Mary Roberts approved continuing ed; 10 teachers attended Current Year Estimated Results not applicable (N /A) Next Year Projected Results Community Schools Director approves continuing ed credit, 4 teachers attend 2. Program Activity Name Afterschool Teachers will be able to facilitate program activities Program Goal Afterschool teachers will be able to incorporate their teacher training and assist or lead activities Performance Measures PWC staff will observe teachers facilitating activities with the students Previous Year Program Results 100% of the teachers helped facilitate the activities Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 90% of the teachers will help facilitate the activities 3. Program Activity Name 2 -hour programs are taught during three 7 week sessions in the 2017 -18 school year to an average of 195 afterschool students Program Goal Teach 8 weeks in the fall, 2 - 6 week sessions in the 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 16 Of 29 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 17 Of 29 spring; 2 hours /week Performance Measures Keep a log with date and times program held Previous Year Program Results 2 -hour programs were taught in 3 sessions of 7 weeks each; 162 students participated Current Year Estimated Results not applicable (n /a) Next Year Projected Results A 2 -hour program is taught for 3 sessions, each approx 7 week long, to an average of 195 students 4. Program Activity Name Students will gain a greater knowledge in their environment through sensory awareness activities that heighten use of their senses Program Goal To increase observation skills Performance Measures Teachers will keep track of the percentage of students that are successful at the activities we use to test awareness and observation skills and ask questions to test how well students observed an area Previous Year Program Results N/A Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 30% of students will increase their sensory awareness skills 5. Program Activity Name Students will gain a greater proficiency in using tools to study wildlife Program Goal Students will be better able to use naturalist tools used to study wildlife Performance Measures Challenges will be given to students in order to observe how well they can use the tools and what their findings are. Teachers will record % of students successful at getting correct answers /using tools correctly Previous Year Program Results N/A Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 30% of students will be able to use tools to study wildlife that interests them 6. Program Activity Name Students will increase their time spent outside other than just in our program Program Goal Students will spend time outside at home or with family and friends Performance Measures We will ask students if they spent time outside since our last meeting, teachers will record percentage of students that say yes Previous Year Program Results 50% of the students spent time outside away from our program Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 55% of students will report spending time outside when not in our program 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 17 Of 29 7. Program Activity Name Parents will report back on the positive effects our program had on their child(ren) Program Goal Parents will answer and submit a survey about how well the program affected their child(ren)'s connection to and knowledge about nature Performance Measures We will use SurveyMonkey to capture responses to show how big an impact our program had on their child(ren)'s connection and interest in nature since participating in the program Previous Year Program Results Two parents answered our survey. Three parents verbally shared how important the program was for their kids and hoped we would continue it the following year Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 15 to 20% of the parents will submit the survey showing positive changes in their children's knowledge and connection to nature if they receive incentive money 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 18 Of 29 Program Budget 1. Submit your program budget. You may complete the provided template (separate As file) or you may submit your own budget file (as long as it contains the same information, in the same format, as requested in the provided template). Program Budgets are required to define budget amounts for the previous program year, current program year, and next program year for the following categories: • Revenues o Private Donations o Program Generated Revenue o Local Government Grants • Carrboro Human Services • Carrboro Other • Chapel Hill Human Services • Chapel Hill Other (DO NOT include CDBG funding here) • Orange County Human Services • Orange County Other (DO NOT Include HOME funding here) o Other Government Grants • Triangle United Way • State Government • Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) • Private Foundation Grants o Other Revenue • Expenditures o Compensation o Rent & Utilities o Supplies & Equipment o Travel & Training o Other Expenses 2. Program Budget Detail — Provide description of "other" budget items, not defined. Survey incentives of a $5 gas card will be given to the first 50 parents that answer our parent evaluation at the end of the session. We are hoping to receive more parent feedback by offering these incentives. 3. This program budget represents what percent of the agency budget? 1.75% 4. COST PER INDIVIDUAL This Cost per Individual must reflect the total program budget divided by the total number of program individuals in this application. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 19 Of 29 Actual 2015 -16 Estimated 2016-17 Projected 2017 -18 Total Cost of Program 39,489 9,224 11,510 Total # of Individuals 740 70 283 Cost Per Individual 53.36 131.77 40.67 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 19 Of 29 3. PROGRAM INFORMATION (Submit a separate Section 3 for each program) Program Name: Youth and Teen Nature Day Cam Program Primary Contact and Title: Karen McCall, Education Director Telephone Number 919- 489 -0900 E -Mail: karenm.pwc(a)_gmail.com a) Indicate the type of Human Service Needs Priority, if program applicable: ❑ Priority Area #1: safety -net services for disadvantaged residents x Priority Area #2: education, mentorship, and afterschool programming for facing a variety of challenges ®Priority Area #3: programs aimed at improving health and nutrition of needy residents b) Indicate the type of program for which you are requesting funding (Check all that apply to this program) youth Program Category Yout h Adult Elderl y Disabled Public Housing Neighborhoods /Residents Affordable Housing Affordable Healthcare Education X Family Resources Jobs /Jobs Training X X Food Transportation X Other: Please specify _Outdoor activities - nature connection X c) Provide a bulleted list of other agencies, if any, with which your agency coordinates /collaborates to accomplish or enhance the Projected Results in the Program(s) to be funded. For each, briefly describe the coordinated /collaborative efforts. • Orange County Parks and Rec - We have continued our partnership this year to run 8 camps this summer, one in spring 2017 and one in fall 2018 at Blackwood Farm Park • Send a Kid to Camp through the Triangle Community Foundation - awards us funding to offer scholarships to families in need • Global Giving Foundation - we have a "Send 70 Kids to Nature Camp" project through this foundation helping Piedmont Wildlife Center raise needed funds to provide scholarships. 1/12/2017 2 :56 :42 PM 20 Of 29 Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town /County priority /goal? Piedmont Wildlife Center proposes to offer up to 46 full or partial scholarships to Orange county families in need so their children could attend camps. These camps address a town of Chapel Hill goal of addressing services for youth. We offer summer camps for ages 5 to 17, and i ntersession/sem ester break camps throughout the school year at Leigh Farm Park in Durham, and Blackwood Farm Park in Orange County. We also offer exclusive camps for teens all summer at our Durham location. Teen camps include an Outdoor Leadership program, two destination backpacking camps, and several others that provide challenges, teach outdoor skills, and connect teens with nature and their peers. By providing camps that get kids active outside while learning about nature, they develop an affection for their parks, want to take care of them, and bring families and friends to enjoy them. This meets Chapel Hill's desire "to live in harmony with the natural world, sustaining its present community and preserving its quality of life for the future. Its commitment to preserve and maintain its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and environment are understood and supported by the community," ( "Nurture Our Community" theme, 2016 -18 Chapel Hill Council Goals) and goal (NOC.3), "Support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Greenways Master Plan to provide recreation opportunities." Our Counselor -in- Training (CIT) program provides an opportunity for local teens to receive training to become leaders in the community, work with children, be able to create educational activities, and learn from expert naturalists and counselors. Participating in this program gives teens skills and a hand up to secure jobs in the future. e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Cha I IHill (Human ,Services Needs Assessment, Orange Couryty BOCC Goals and IPrioriiies, Town of Chapel II -fill ouncilmoals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council /Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. By working with Piedmont Wildlife Center, Orange county meets a goal of supporting and collaborating with a local business /non - profit that is expanding and gives youth a connection to their parks. In Orange County's Parks and Recreation Needs and Assessments, they noted that the public responded to surveys stating that summer camps were on top ten programs they would like to see offered or expanded. A focus group discussed current nature and environmental programs offered by the County and by the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District to the schools. A number of different ideas for future programs were identified, including: signage in parks, collaborate with other jurisdictions and entities; consider creating programs that teach people how to live 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM Sa 21 Of 29 in harmony with nature and basic skills (e.g., flint making); and programs on plants (e.g., edible plants). We teach children and adults all of those concepts. Our collaboration with Blackwood Farm is to work with them to develop interpretive signs. f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? Youth, ages 5 to 17 years old, that reside in Orange County. Camps in Durham are for ages 5 to 17 year olds, with exclusive teen camps for ages 13 - 17. Camps offered at Blackwood Farm Park will be for youth, 7 to 12. Scholarships are offered through an application process. We can determine who is from Orange county and what their financial needs are. Parents fill out an application and include a $25 application fee and the first page of their tax returns. Those in need of financial aid that live beyond 5 miles from the camp location will be offered gas cards or cab fare for the camp week if enough funds are available. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) • Karen McCall, Education Director, B.S. in Mathematics from UNC -W with 14 years of experience as a naturalist and program coordinator. Camp and program coordinator at Piedmont Wildlife Center for 4 years. • Hannah Royal, B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies - Environmental Studies with focus on Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Univ. of TN, Off -Site Program Coordinator. • Other staff will be hired in the next few months that are naturalists, teachers, biology or ed majors hired as counselors or college interns • Teen Counselors -in- training providing teens an opportunity to practice leadership skills and assist adult counselors. • We train interns and teens in our Counselor -in- Training program by coaching them on how to work with children of varying ages; give them the chance to develop and /or lead age appropriate activities; they receive feedback and are challenged so they become confident potential leaders in our community. Teens who are new to the program must attend our Outdoor Leadership Camp or "shadow" on of our exemplary veterans and get counselor feedback before becoming a CIT in our camps. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. Camps will be offered for week -long sessions, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with extended care options. Camps begin June 12, 2017 and run through August 25, 2017. It M, M12 - Open registration for camps and get advertising out by Jan 1, 2017 - Applications are accepted for scholarship needs Jan 2, 2017 -Offer scholarships after all paperwork and administration fees have been received by office 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 22 Of 29 manager, and amount determined, rolling dates until all scholarship money allocated. - Spring camps begin March 27,2017, end April 14, 2017 - Summer camps begin June 12, 2017, end August 25, 2017 - Fall camps begin Sept. 18, 2017, end Oct. 13, 2017 - Winter camps begin Dec 26, 2017, end Jan 12, 2018 i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) Our partnership with Orange County Parks and Rec is providing visibility for their new park by bringing environmental education programs to the park. Environmental Education programs were listed as a main attraction to park facilities by their focus group (p. 6 -11, OCPR Needs and Assessments). The focus group also stated the need to expand camp programs. The Counselor -in- Training program offers a wonderful opportunity for teens to develop into future leaders and have skills to use to teach, spark an interest in our environment providing them with a possible direction to a career they want to pursue. Our organization also has a conservation division offering outreach programs for all ages, helps educate our communities on conservation which brings awareness to the importance of living a sustainable lifestyle. Several of our staff have nature museum experience and could be a great partner and resource for development of a nature center. j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced allocation is recommended. Financial aid requests increase yearly. Families are turned away and the chance to connect that child with nature and forming a deep and lasting bond with their surroundings is diminished. Holding camps in several locations, allows us to better serve our surrounding communities, reaching more kids. Without additional funding, our desire and ability to offer the same ratio of scholarships for all of our camp locations will not be possible. We would have to reduce the amount of scholarships per venue impacting families in several counties. k) Include any other pertinent information. Please refer to section K, page 14 of this application. Feedback from our parent surveys from campers who attended Blackwood Farm camps last summer: "This is a wonderful program, and so perfectly located for parents in Hillsborough. I think Mr. Jarl did an amazing job, and I hope Piedmont Wildlife has camps available in future summers at this locale! "; "Both my husband and I are outdoorsy people, but it has been so fun and rewarding experiencing Blackwood Farm Park with our child. Our son has really enjoyed being the 'expert' on our hikes there, which has been incredibly rewarding for all of us. "; "The kids being out in nature. It was peaceful and inspiring for them.,, 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 23 Of 29 Additional Program Information 1) Target Population Complete the following tables, with numbers (not percentages) of individuals served and to be served, to the best of your ability, Program Target Population Demographics Gender Male Female Total Ethnicity African - American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Caucasian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other: specify Total Of the above, how many Hispanic /Latino Of the above, how many non - Hispanic /Latino Total Age 0 -5 years 6 -18 years 19 -50 years 51+ years Total Geographic Location Alamance County Chatham County Durham County Wake County Other Orange County Breakdown Chapel Hill Public Housing Town of Chapel Hill (Non - Public Housing) Town of Carrboro Town of Hillsborough City of Mebane (Orange County) Orange County (Outside Municipalities) Actual Estimated Projected 2015- 1 2016 -17 1 2017 -18 946 965 985 609 644 656 1555 1609 1641 94 89 102 1 1 0 60 67 68 1,400 1,452 1,471 15551 16091 1641 19 20 21 1555 1609 1641 60 84 77 1495 1525 1,564 1555 1609 1641 34 36 40 1521 1573 1601 814 838 853 237 1248 1 250 15551 16091 1641 1 2 2 38 41 43 814 838 853 237 1248 1 250 2 1 30 1 34 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 24 Of 29 317 325 331 60 62 63 40 1 41 1 42 1 2 2 19 20 21 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 24 Of 29 Total 1 15551 1609 1641 Work Statement m) Complete the Work Statement Chart to describe the work to be performed. This chart is used to document program activities, program goals, performance measures, and actual results. (Add more rows as needed) If this is a new program, you will only document the projected information. Every program is required to have AT LEAST 1 Program Activity, which should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time - bound. Click on SMART Goals to learn more. • Program Activities should outline major activities the agency implements to accomplish its program goals. (i.e. Deliver meals to elderly /disabled residents.) • Program Goal should explain what the program is trying to achieve /accomplish. Goals are statements about what the program should accomplish. (i.e. Deliver 100 meals per day, Monday- Friday.) • Performance Measures describe how you will evaluate the degree in which you achieved the stated goals. (i.e. Will track the number of meals delivered each day.) • Actual Program Results use program results to indicate the actual measureable achievement of goals. If goals were not met, please explain. (i.e. Delivered an average of 105 meals per day.) Work Statement Chart for Program Youth & Teen Nature Day Camp 8. Program Activity Name Scholarship recipients from Orange County will participate in at least one day camp Program Goal Award 14 full camp scholarships to Orange County residents Performance Measures Keep a daily attendance sheet at camp to show that recipients attended camp Previous Year Program Results Not applicable (N /A) Current Year Estimated Results 16 full scholarships were used to attend camp Next Year Projected Results 30 full scholarships 9. Program Activity Name Give transportation financial assistance to those in need (up to 10 families over the summer) Program Goal provide gas cards or cab fare for one family living further than 5 miles from the camp location to cover transportation costs to get child(ren) to camp for a week Performance Measures Track who received transportation financial aid and 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM Sa 25 Of 29 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 26 Of 29 confirm camper attendance on sign in sheet Previous Year Program Results N/A Current Year Estimated Results N/A Next Year Projected Results 1 family per week receives transportation funding 10. Program Activity Name Teach campers about flora and fauna of our area, and /or outdoor skills (using field guides, survival skills) Program Goal Campers will feel more confident in knowledge of local flora and fauna and /or outdoor skills Performance Measures Counselors will observe campers sharing what they have learned and share it in a summary at the end of camp. Previous Year Program Results N/A Current Year Estimated Results Counselors reported a 32% average of students showing a drastic increase in knowledge of flora, fauna, and outdoor skills Next Year Projected Results 36% of campers will show increase in knowledge of flora, fauna, and outdoor skills 11. Program Activity Name Offer camps that connect students to nature Program Goal Deepen inborn sense of wonder Performance Measures Campers will be curious about something they are drawn to in nature and ask questions about it. Counselors will record observations. Previous Year Program Results N/A Current Year Estimated Results Counselors reported a 32% average of campers showing a large improvement in connecting with nature Next Year Projected Results 36% of campers will show an improved connection with nature 12. Program Activity Name Parents will report back on the positive effects our program had on their child(ren) Program Goal Parents will submit a completed survey evaluating their child(ren)'s connection and interest in nature since participating in the program. Performance Measures We will use SurveyMonkey to capture responses to show how big an impact our program had on their child(ren)'s connection and interest in nature since participating in the program Previous Year Program Results Current Year Estimated Results 12% surveys submitted, 99% positive results Next Year Projected Results 1 20% surveys submitted, 99% positive results 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 26 Of 29 n) Program Budget 1. Submit your program budget. You may complete the provided template (separate As file) or you may submit your own budget file (as long as it contains the same information, in the same format, as requested in the provided template). Program Budgets are required to define budget amounts for the previous program year, current program year, and next program year for the following categories: • Revenues • Private Donations • Program Generated Revenue • Local Government Grants • Carrboro Human Services • Carrboro Other • Chapel Hill Human Services • Chapel Hill Other (DO NOT include CDBG funding here) • Orange County Human Services • Orange County Other (DO NOT Include HOME funding here) • Other Government Grants • Triangle United Way • State Government • Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) • Private Foundation Grants o Other Revenue • Expenditures • Compensation • Rent & Utilities • Supplies & Equipment • Travel & Training • Other Expenses 2. Program Budget Detail — Provide description of "other" budget items, not defined. a. Survey incentives of a $5 gas card will be given to the first 200 parents that answer our parent evaluation at the end of the session. We are hoping to receive more parent feedback by offering these incentives. $5 x 200 parents = $1,000 b. Transportation for parents to get their child to camp. cost is $30 /day for 5 -day camp =$150 per child. Given to 10 children = $1,500. 3. This program budget represents what percent of the agency budget? 44.4 % 4. COST PER INDIVIDUAL This Cost per Individual must reflect the total program budget divided by the total number of program individuals in this application. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 27 Of 29 Actual 2015 -,16 Estimated 2016 -17 Projected 2©17 -18 Total Cost of Program 223,702 276,334 291,258 Total # of Individuals 1,555 1,609 1,641 Cost Per Individual 144 172 177 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 27 Of 29 Agency Budget Operating Budget for Entire Agency AGENCY NAME: AGENCY REVENUE Private Donations Agency Generated Revenue (fees) Local Government Grants: Human Services - Town of Carrboro Other - Town of Carrboro Human Services - Town of Chapel Hill Other - Town of Chapel Hill Human Services - Orange County Other - Orange County Other - Town of Hillsborough Durham County Other Government Grants Triangle United Way State Government Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) Private Foundation Grants Other Revenue Total Agency Revenue AGENCY EXPENSES Compensation Rent & Utilities Supplies & Equipment Travel & Training Other Expenses: Total Agency Expenses SURPLUS /(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: 1 $ 37,216 1 $ - is - 1 0 FY 2015 -16 Comparative Agency Budget Revised 9/29/2014 Actual 2015 -16 Estimated 2016 -17 Projected 2017 -18 Percent Change $ 56,562 $ 57,625 $ 58,777 2% $ 444,812 $ 502,804 $ 532,190 6% $ 2,200 $ 2,500 $ 3,500 40% $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 0% $ 2,000 $ 3,500 $ 10,000 186% $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ 8,190 $ 8,190 $ - -100% $ $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ - $ - $ - 0 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 41,276 $ 43,000 $ 40,000 $ (0.07) $ $ 566,040 397,031 $ $ 628,619 458,453 $ $ 655,467 477,003 4% 4% $ 47,251 $ 52,655 $ 57,498 9% $ 55,233 $ 76,115 $ 77,674 2% $ 926 $ 1,500 $ 2,000 33% $ 28,383 $ 39,896 1 $ 41,292 1 3% $ 528,824 $ 628,619 1 $ 655,467 1 4% SURPLUS /(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: 1 $ 37,216 1 $ - is - 1 0 FY 2015 -16 Comparative Agency Budget Revised 9/29/2014 Program Budget Operating Budget for Program PROGRAM NAME: Earthkeepers Afterschool Program PROGRAM REVENUE Actual 2015 -16 Estimated 2016 -17 Projected 2017 -18 Percent Change Private Donations $ 1,681 $ 1,370 $ 1,260 -8% Program Generated Revenue Local Government Grants: Human Services - Town of Carrboro $ 12,588 $ 2,200 $ 6,664 $ 7,750 $ 2,500 16% 0 Other - Town of Carrboro $ - $ - $ - 0 Human Services - Town of Chapel Hill $ - $ - $ - 0 Other - Town of Chapel Hill $ 1,000 $ - $ - 0 Human Services - Orange County $ 2,000 $ - $ - 0 Other - Orange County $ - $ - $ - 0 Other - Town of Hillsborough $ - $ - $ - 0 F_ Other l other - Durham County Government Grants Triangle United Way $ 8,190 $ - $ 1,190 $ - $ - 0 State Government $ - $ - $ - 0 Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) $ - $ - $ - 0 Private Foundation Grants $ 10,000.00 $ - $ - 0 Other Revenue $ - $ - $ - 0 Total Program Revenue PROGRAM EXPENSES Compensation $ 37,659 $ 38,076 $ 9,224 $ 8,533 $ 11,510 $ 10,500 25% 0 23% Rent & Utilities $ 315 $ 141 $ 160 13% Supplies & Equipment $ 1,007 $ 450 $ 350 -22% Travel & Training $ 91 $ 100 $ 250 150% Other Expenses: survey incentives $ - $ - I $ 250 1 0 Total Program Expenses $ 39,489 $ 9,224 $ 11,510 1 25% SURPLUS /(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: $ (1,830) $ - $ - 0 Program Budget Operating Budget for Program PROGRAM NAME: Youth & Teen Nature Day Camp PROGRAM REVENUE Actual 2015 -16 Estimated 2016 -17 Projected 2017 -18 Percent Change Private Donations $ 3,106 $ 1,500 $ 1,260 -16% Program Generated Revenue Local Government Grants: Human Services - Town of Carrboro $ 247,696 $ 260,834 $ 2,500 $ 272,998 $ - 5% -100% Other - Town of Carrboro $ - $ - $ - 0 Human Services - Town of Chapel Hill $ - $ - $ - 0 Other - Town of Chapel Hill $ 1,000 $ 2,000 100% Human Services - Orange County $ 3,500 $ 10,000 186% Other - Orange County $ - $ - $ - 0 Other - Town of Hillsborough $ - $ - $ - 0 F_ Other l other - Durham County Government Grants Triangle United Way $ - $ 7,000 $ - $ - 0 State Government $ - $ - $ - 0 Federal Government (CDBG /HOME /etc.) $ - $ - $ - 0 Private Foundation Grants $ - $ - $ 5,000.00 0 Other Revenue $ - $ - $ - 0 Total Program Revenue PROGRAM EXPENSES Compensation $ 250,802 $ 191,731 $ 276,334 $ 229,944 $ 291,258 $ 241,441 i 5% Rent & Utilities $ 10,561 $ 24,552 $ 25,043 2% Supplies & Equipment $ 19,637 $ 20,030 $ 20,430 2% Travel & Training $ 1,773 $ 1,808 $ 1,844 2% Other Expenses: survey incentives camper transport $ - $ - $ 2,500 0 Total Program Expenses $ 223,7021 $ 276,3341 $ 291,258 1 5% SURPLUS /(DEFICIT) FOR PERIOD: $ 27,1001$ - I $ - 1 0 4. ATTACHMENTS Description of Required Attachments a) Financial Audit A recent financial audit that should cover CY 2015, for calendar year agencies, and FY 2015 -16, for fiscal year agencies. For agencies with prior year revenues totaling $500,000 or more a financial audit, prepared by a certified public accountant is required. Agencies with prior year revenues of less than $500,000 may submit a completed Schedule of Receipts and x�enditures form (see application materials), in lieu of an audit/report. Agencies with a certified audit/report should not complete the form. b) IRS Federal Form 990 A copy of the agency's 2014 Form 990 is required. The specific form depends upon the agency's financial activity. Review the I S' table guide, for more details. For Form 990 -N (e- postcard) filers, include a copy of the postcard, with the agency's application materials. c) NC Solicitation License A copy of the agency's current solicitation license is required. Organizations that solicit contributions in North Carolina, directly or through a third party, must renew their licenses annually. For more details, refer to the NC Secretary of State's licensing website and its rgue�sked Questions Guide PDF about exemptions. If exempt per N.C.G.S. § 131 F -3, include a copy of the exemption letter with the agency's application materials. d) IRS Federal Tax - Exemption Letter A copy of the agency's IRS tax - exempt letter that confirms its nonprofit status is required. An agency can request a copy of its letter from the IRS' Customer Account Services. e) Certificate of Liability Insurance A copy of the agency's current certificate, from the agency's insurance carrier. Table 1 below outlines insurance types and minimums required, for each jurisdiction. If exempt from Worker's Compensation compliance, include a statement explaining why, with the agency's application materials. *Note: If Approved for Funding: Approved agencies must provide an updated insurance certificate. The update should reflect the funding jurisdiction as an additional insured party and certificate holder and provide coverage for the duration of the funding period (July 1 — June 30). Renewal certificates must be sent to the jurisdiction 30 days prior to any expiration date, cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance coverage. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 28 Of 29 Table 1. Forms of Liability Insurance and Minimum Policy Amounts Required INSURANCE TOWN OF CARRBORO TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL ORANGE COUNTY3 Worker's Limits for Coverage Compensation' A - Statutory State Limits for Coverage A - Limits for Coverage A - NC, for each Statutory State NC, for Statutory State NC, for employee each employee each employee Limits for Coverage Limits for Coverage B - Limits for Coverage B - B - Employers Employers Liability of: Employers Liability of: Liability of: $100,000 Each Occurrence $500,000 each $1 million Each $100,000 BID for each accident, $500,000 Occurrence employee BID for each employee $1,000,000 BID $500,000 BID limit $500,000 for BID limit limit Commercial $100,000 Property General Damage Liability $1 million Each Occurrence $1 million Each Liability $1,000,000 Bodily $2 million Aggregate Occurrence Injury and Property $2 million Aggregate Damage Limit Automobile Not Applicable $1 million Each Occurrence $500,000 Each Liability Occurrence Professional $1 million Each Liability Not Applicable Not Applicable Occurrence $2 million Aggregate f) List of Board of Directors Provide the following information about each board of director's member: name, telephone number, address, occupation or affiliation of each member and the list must identify the principal officers of the governing body, and length of term. g) Solid Waste EL2gram Fee (SWPF) Verification This fee finances Orange County's recycling and waste reduction program. Submit either a.) proof of payment of the agency's FY 2016 -17 Solid Waste Program Fee, OR b.) a statement on agency letterhead indicating exemption and specify the person(s), business, etc. that is responsible for paying this fee. 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 29 Of 29 COUNTY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, AGRICULTURE, PARKS AND RECREATION I►fI u • ► l u l To: Board of County Commissioners Michael Talbert, Interim County Manager From: David Stancil, DEAPR Director Rich Shaw, Land Conservation Manager Date: April 8, 2014 Subject: State of the Environment 2014 and Environmental Summit The Orange County Commission for the Environment is working on its State of the Environment report —a report that that began in 2000 and has been updated every two or four years since then (2002, 2004, and 2009). The report is prepared by the Commission for the Environment and DEAPR staff, but this time we also received help from a graduate student at UNC Chapel Hill — Malcolm Munkittrick —who worked with DEAPR in the summer of 2013 as a Research Associate. The State of the Environment report uses a template of around 22 measurable "indicators" of the current status of air quality, water quality, and other environmental conditions within Orange County. The indicators help reveal trends that can alert us to potential impacts on human health and suggest areas where additional information, research, and monitoring are needed. Finally, the report identifies critical issues and makes recommendations for future County actions to help address certain issues. The following are some changes to the 2014 report from the 2009 document: • Includes new indicators of surface water quality • Highlights innovative measures employed by Orange County to conserve energy resources and promote the conservation of energy • Includes a section on "fracking" as an "emerging issue" • Links recommendations to 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives • Provides a greater emphasis on citizen education and participation The SOE report will be completed in time for its presentation at an Environmental Summit planned for May 31 at the Maple View Agricultural Environmental Center. The CFE has invited Dr. Norman Christensen (Duke University) to be keynote speaker, along with a panel of speakers on topics that will be highlighted in the report. Attachments Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation PO Box 8181 1306 -A Revere Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245 -2510 j/ rir r�r � /f/ Fnviaronment ii % Il�r tlae i / „ >,. r //r b /�:. �/ bj /.. % / /ii ,r jr rii /�,r,i /�, r! % //r l /rDi r / / / /// � /'.. f /r� i r /G � Ui��r /, / %� // P� � % ' r r i/ �i /gym/ , , ,ll /m „i ��,� ✓� // /.e�, /�� ,ii, /�' ,, /Ire ,�', % /.,, %r„ r�iod Sri %� „/„ �..- ntte ` Corr 1H p� �y 7q oun ®c4 4b OA y� ale 6 Count-y u sz ]Environment Commission for the 4 oath 6ato�o Oran6eCount.y 14"1)mi.,ti,'],,ss"],,,o.�i,a for the Lucy Adams Loren Hintz Tom O'Dwyer May Becker Bill Kaiser Rebecca Ray Terri Buckner Donna Lee Jones Jan Sassaman Peter Cada David Neal Gary Saunders Susie Enoch Steven Niezgoda Lydia Wegman Jeanette O'Connor David Welch Oranaecountv Der�Ament of EnyironmentAm--U-mp F,,eR 306-A Revere Road / P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Tom Davis, Water Resources Coordinator =71=,13 • . I... Health Department— Environmental Health Services Board of County Commissioners Planning and Inspections Department Cooperative Extension http://www.co.orange.nc.us/envhlth/l*ndex.asp http://www.co.orange.nc.us/occlerks/bocc.asp http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/l*ndex.asp http://orange.ces.ncsu.edu/ Copies of this report are available at the Orange County public libraries and at the DEAPR office. It can be viewed online at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/deapr/ OVERVIEW Introduction................................................................................. ............................... CriticalIssues .............................................................................. ............................... Highlighted Recommendations .................................................... ............................... Demographics.............................................................................. ............................... AIR and ENERGY RESOURCES Introduction................................................................................. ............................... EmissionsEstimates .................................................................... ............................... Emissions from Point Sources ..................................................... ............................... Ozone Threshold Exeeedances ..................................................... ............................... Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled ....................................................... ............................... Commuting Patterns and Modes .................................................. ..............................� Emerging Issue: Plug -in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ............ ..............................� LAND RESOURCES Introduction................................................................................ ............................... Acres of Protected Land .............................................................. ............................... Acres of Protected Natural Heritage Sites .................................. ............................... Prime Forest .. ............................... # .. ..............................I # .. ............................... # ............................ I.... # ........................................................................................ ............................... Acres in Voluntary Agricultural Districts ......................................... ............................... Acres in the Present Use Value Program ........................................... ............................... Statics of Rare Plants and Animals .................................................... ............................... Solid Waste Management: Waste Reduction and Recycling .............. ............................... Emerging Concern: Invasive Terrestrial Plants ................................. ............................... Update: Land Application of Biosolids ............................................... ............................... WATER RESOURCES Introduction........................................................................................ ............................... Water Resources in Orange County .................................................. ............................... WaterUsage ........................................................................................ ............................... GroundwaterQuantity ....................................................................... ............................... GroundwaterQuality ........................................................................ ............................... Surface Water Quality: Specific Conductance .................................... ............................... Surface Water Use Assessment .......................................................... ............................... Emerging Concern: Invasive Aquatic Plants ..................................... ............................... Emerging Concern: Fracking .............................................................. ............................... ..............# .............. # ............ # ........... # ............ # ............ # ............ # .............# .............# .............# # # ............I# .............# I............# Directions Maple ., e .rt 111 e - -ii" • 3501 Dairyland Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278 From south Chapel Hill, Carrboro or Pittsboro area: Take NC 54 Bypass West. Just past Carrboro Plaza, turn right at the stop light onto Old Fayetteville Road. At the first stop light, continue straight onto Old NC 86. In approximately 1 mile turn left at stop light onto Dairyland Road. The entrance to the Maple View Agricultural Education Center is a little over 4 miles on the right, ap- proximately one half mile past the Maple View Farm Country Store. From north Chapel Hill area: Follow Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Historic Airport Road / NC 86) to the intersection with Homestead Road (near Orange United Methodist Church). Turn west on Home- stead Road and follow to the intersection of Homestead Road and Old NC 86 at Cal - vander. Go straight through the intersection. The road becomes Dairyland Road. The entrance to Maple View Agricultural Education Center is a little over 4 miles on the right, approximately one half mile past the Maple View Farm Country Store. From Hillsborough area: Take Old NC 86 south toward Carrboro and Chapel Hill. Go under I -85 and I -40. At the next crossroads, turn right onto Arthur Minnis Road. Just before the road turns to gravel, turn left onto Rocky Ridge Road. Follow for less than 1 mile. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Dairyland Rd. The entrance to the Maple View Agricultural Edu- cation Center is approximately one half mile on the right. Orange County Commission for the Environment CFE Committee Priorities (updated May 2016) Air and Energy Resources Committee (May Becker, Tom Eisenhart, Bill Newby) 1. GHG Emissions Inventory — Consider whether it is feasible and worthwhile to conduct a comprehensive update of the County 2005 greenhouse gas emissions inventory. 2. Green Building — Help the County develop an incentive program for green construction. 3. Climate Change — Educate county residents about climate change, alternative energy sources and efficiency, and steps to reduce their (and County government's) carbon footprint. 4. Energy Efficiency — Partner with Piedmont Electric Membership Corp and /or Duke Energy to take advantage of USDA program for low- interest loans for energy efficient upgrades for its members /owners. Water Resources Committee (Peter Cada, Rebecca Ray, Sheila Thomas - Ambat, Bill Kaiser) 1. Stream Buffers — Conduct a literature review of the science in support of maintaining vegetative buffers to protect water quality, aquatic habitat, and biodiversity. 2. Hydrilla Treatments — Continue to educate the public about hydrilla and other invasive species of concern; continue to monitor chemical treatments to assure they are not harmful to rivers. 3. Surface and Ground Water Quality — Increase the collection of data for surface and ground water quality; increase public education so it might lead to more funding for data collection. 4. Water Supply — Continue to educate county residents about our water supply and what steps can be taken to improve /maintain quality and quantity of future water supplies into the future. Land Resources Committee (Loren Hintz, Jeanette O'Connor, Lydia Wegman, David Welch, Lynne Gronback) 1. Comprehensive Conservation Plan — Collaborate on the development of a comprehensive conservation plan for Orange County for Legacy program and others to protect natural areas and wildlife habitat. Consider ways to ensure conservation land is distributed equitably throughout the county so that everyone has reasonable access to enjoy these areas. 2. Native Plant Habitats - Renew collaboration with NC Botanical Garden and others to identify significant roadside habitat for native plants; then ask NCDOT and other utilities to eliminate the use of herbicides to manage vegetation in those special roadside habitats. 3. Native Landscaping - Educate homeowners and businesses on reasons to choose a diversity of regionally native species for landscaping and other ways to promote biodiversity. �A ) ii :. �,JLa ��;� ,,,,,.o.;, ,,,,,i � iii '��° o, a� ,i <o,��o, ,,,,,,,fI�.,irr� Prepared by David Sarkisian, Policy Analyst at NCCETC; for more information, contact David at d,psarljs ii)nesrioedii This document was originally developed as a policy background for the PACE Financing in NC Policy Development Summit hosted by the North Carolina Building Performance Association on December Stn, 2016. Those interested in NCBPA's work on PACE in North Carolina should contact Ryan Miller at 1 c „� ? „;a�%N;c i.n..f C,,!2L9. NC 1"ACEPolicy Choices There are many choices to be made in designing a successful plan for a Property - Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in North Carolina. This document discusses some of the dimensions on which PACE plans in other states have varied, provides descriptions of the different choices available and their advantages and disadvantages, and, where certain options seem clearly preferable, provides recommendations. On many of these issues, though, decisions will need to reflect assessments of the current political and business climate, and the judgments and preferences of stakeholders. Initiation Model PACE models can take several different forms, the differences between them largely reflecting the varying role of the state and local governments in initiating and supporting PACE programs (National Association of State Energy Offices, 2016). PACE models can be classified into four types: single statewide option, state and local option, local option with strategic state support, and local option with little or no state support (NASEO, 2016 p. 14). Single Statewide Option: Under this model, a state will have only one PACE program, which is administered at the state level. Municipalities have the option to join or not join the state program, but cannot create their own programs. Connecticut's PACE legislation is of this type. The single statewide option model creates transparency and consistency across the state for stakeholders, and minimizes the administrative burden and financial risk faced by municipalities. However, it limits the ability of municipalities to tailor their PACE program to local characteristics, and requires significant state government support. State and Local Option: This model involves a statewide PACE program that municipalities may opt into but also allows municipalities to create their own programs or join other existing programs. New York, Florida, Missouri, Utah, Colorado, and Maryland have this type of model. This model combines the advantages of state support present in the single statewide option model with the ability for municipalities to create a different program if necessary to match local characteristics. In some of these states the state - created programs appear to be dominant, while in others locality -based programs have carved a niche. Local Option with Strategic State Support: In this model the state does not create a statewide program, but provides standards and model rules to localities that wish to create their own programs. This can create consistency and transparency without involving direct state control. Texas's PACE in a Box initiative is an example of this model. Local Option with Little or No State Support: In this model localities take almost all of the responsibility for PACE program development. California is the most prominent example of this model, while Virginia's recent PACE legislation appears to be of this type as well. Localities under this model can still join larger PACE programs that operate in more than one locality, but such larger programs are not supported by the state government. The boundary between this model and the strategic support model is not sharp, as state North Carolina State University 1919-515-3480 1 www.nccleantech.ncsu.edu governments may still provide some support for PACE even in this model, but this model generally indicates that the state does not take a directing role in developing PACE programs. North Carolina's current PACE legislation would probably be classified as creating a local option with little or no state support, but this should not be seen as indicating that all PACE models of that type will be unsuccessful, as evidenced by California. However, the recent trend has been towards state involvement in PACE. North Carolina's municipalities, especially in less - populated areas, generally lack the staff and resources to design and implement PACE programs themselves, so a state - supported PACE program would likely help PACE to become more widespread across the state. If state government seems unlikely to commit significant resources to developing a PACE program, a Texas -like model where the state provides or assists in the development of model PACE program rules would be a good option. Funding Options North Carolina's current PACE - enabling legislation already authorizes municipalities to issue bonds to finance PACE assessments. However, all locally- issued debt must be approved by the state government's Local Government Commission, making this process cumbersome. If this local debt restriction remains in place, it may be advisable to add state bonding authority to new PACE legislation (this would entail the state government creating a statewide PACE program, although not necessarily as the sole option). While bonding is an important issue for PACE financing, the larger issue in North Carolina is probably that state law does not explicitly allow for private sector funding of PACE. In other states such as California, local governments are allowed to create "contractual assessments," where financing for a PACE project can come through a private funder (NASEO, 2016, p. 12). North Carolina does not allow such arrangements, which limits the availability of private funding for PACE. New PACE legislation should explicitly allow contractual assessments. Who Administers the Program, and at what Level? PACE programs can be administered by local or state governments, nonprofit organizations, or for - profit companies. PACE programs in other states typically use a third -party administrator, whether nonprofit or private for - profit. Nonprofit administrators may be less expensive than for -profit administrators and therefore may be able to facilitate more attractive financing for customers, but for -profit administrators often have better access to capital markets and more resources available to get a program started. PACE programs also differ in whether they are administered at the state or local level; some programs (including many in California) are limited to a certain local jurisdiction, while others (e.g., Connecticut's program) are state- wide, and others enable local jurisdictions to join programs which can operate across multiple jurisdictions, but do not operate statewide (Missouri has four different PACE programs, and several of California's programs contain multiple jurisdictions). A problem with the current NC PACE legislation is that it may require local governments to expressly approve each PACE contract made under their programs. This effectively requires direct local government administration, which is difficult given the resource and time constraints faced by local government offices. Even the locally -based California PACE programs typically use third -party administrators rather than relying on local government offices to administer their programs. New NC PACE legislation should explicitly allow for third -party administration of PACE programs and should allow for local jurisdictions to join multi jurisdiction or statewide programs. Legislation could also directly create a statewide program and either provide public resources for it or delegate it to a third party administrator (or some combination of the two), but this is not absolutely necessary. If a statewide program is not created, though, there should at least be provisions directing state government offices to assist local governments with developing and standardizing PACE program rules. North Carolina State University 1919-515-3480 1 www.nccleantech.ncsu.edu UIIIIIII gp Residential vs. Commercial and Mortgage Lender Issues Residential PACE programs operate in fewer states than does commercial PACE, but the overall residential market size is considerably larger than the commercial market in the states where it does exist. Residential PACE faces challenges due to the FHFA guidance preventing federal mortgage underwriters from underwriting mortgages subject to a PACE lien. However, residential PACE is still possible for homeowners without a mortgage, and for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration rather than Fannie or Freddie. Lender Consent Provisions requiring lender consent from lenders of existing mortgages before entering a PACE contract are helpful in obtaining political support from the banking community. However, these provisions make residential PACE extremely difficult to develop, as banks are unlikely to consent to PACE liens being placed on residential properties. Commercial PACE is less affected by lender consent, so if a commercial -only PACE model is decided on, lender consent provisions would be advisable to include in the PACE legislation. If a residential PACE program is envisioned, lender consent is not advisable. Even if lender consent provisions are not included, lender notification requirements should be included in the legislation. PACE - enabling legislation should also include specific eligibility criteria and underwriting standards; this may help to alleviate the concerns of home mortgage lenders. Mortgage Seniority Another option available to make mortgage holders more comfortable with PACE is to make PACE liens junior to first mortgages. Vermont has pursued this strategy with some success (Adamczyk, 2012). However, making PACE liens junior to mortgages makes them riskier for the PACE financing providers, as defaults become more likely. To counter this, Vermont created a loan -loss reserve program which compensates financing providers that face losses due to defaults (Adamczyk, 2012). The loan -loss reserve fund is partially publicly financed, so this option is probably not feasible in states without the willingness or ability to provide public money to support PACE. In general, making PACE liens junior to mortgages reduces the advantages of PACE and therefore its attractiveness to both property owners and financing providers, and is probably not advisable for North Carolina. Mortgage Acceleration State laws differ on whether defaults on a PACE financing arrangement legally induce an acceleration of the payment of the entire loan amount; most states do not have acceleration (PACENation, 2010). Laws that require such an acceleration may provide more security for the funders of PACE projects (whether private or governmental). However, acceleration also places burdens on property owners and mortgage holders, given that PACE liens are typically senior in priority to mortgages. Federal policy has encouraged non - acceleration for PACE defaults (Zimring & Fuller, 2010). Open vs. Closed vs. Hybrid Market An "open" PACE market allows multiple PACE financing providers to operate and negotiate with customers directly, whereas a "closed" market gives one provider exclusive rights to operate in the market. Closed markets can vary depending on the type of financing they are using. State or local government can function as the sole financial provider. Alternatively, a for - profit company can be given an exclusive contract to both manage the project and provide financing, or financing can be provided through the bond market, with the program administrator offering financing to customers, but obtaining this financing through the bond market. Having an open market does not mean that public entities do not participate; Connecticut's PACE program, for example, has used public funding and a public administrator (the Connecticut Green Bank), but allows for customers to negotiate their own financing (NASEO, 2016, P. 5). North Carolina State University 1919-515-3480 1 www.nccleantech.ncsu.edu The "open" and "closed" terms reflect extreme positions, and in practice many PACE markets are "hybrids" between the two. A hybrid market will allow multiple financial providers to operate, but gives advantages to some providers, such as pre- approval of deals and the ability to use standardized documents and procedures (Public Financial Management, 2014, P. 5). The advantages listed below should be seen as advantages to relatively more closed or open market systems, not things that only accrue to totally closed or open markets. Closed Market Advantages: - Gives some certainty to the financing provider - Encourages the provider to invest more resources into its PACE operation - Better for residential PACE, where the customer base is less sophisticated and more numerous, requiring more administrative work to reach and manage - Introduces less uncertainty for the banking community, as there being only one provider means more standardized PACE contracts, less variation among customer arrangements - Less oversight and quality assurance burden on administrator, as terms will be more standardized and financial provider is familiar Open Market Advantages: - Introduces competition, which can lead to better outcomes for customers and better program design - Allows customers more flexibility in financing terms, which can appeal to larger, more financially sophisticated customers - Limits need for up -front work by local government or third -party administrator, although oversight and quality assurance may require more work - Better for commercial (especially large commercial) PACE, where customers do not require as much outreach and can handle some administrative matters in -house The decision on whether to adopt a relatively more closed or open market system should be driven by an assessment of the stakeholders of whether closed market features are necessary in North Carolina to induce financial providers to contribute to developing and administrating the PACE program. If financing providers appear eager to promote PACE in NC, or if sufficient resources appear to be available for the program administrator to operate well without support from financing providers, an open market system would become relatively more advantageous. References "Accelerating the Commercial PACE Market: Statewide Programs and State Energy Office Participation in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing," National Association of State Energy Offices, 2016, hkts:.....Ans¢ -tors pit¢ f f r!cc at�i�lkf paa !li,c atio �1,S, 8 Q 2 f iN ;1.;;A.o. Adamczyk, P., " "Not Dead Yet!" Moving Forward with Residential PACE," Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, 2012, I�rt d. Lc, ,e_¢_oorf irl¢ s aic � ¢;� �it�1,s s 2012 chat .:9:��p)� rs oi�w�...000�SSo�ar��. "Property Assessed Clean Energy Program Introductory Overview," Public Financial Management, Inc., 2014, I�kt s:..... wwwo. tai cct�ifa::9.:1t r!¢ r! 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