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Modification No. 3 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the County Administrator of Modification No. 3 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support.
• Modification No. 3 increases the budgeted amount to $230,423.00, including a $94,227.00 cash award and $136,196.00 EPA in-kind support.
• The Modification extends the project period end date to June 30, 2025, and approves re-budgeting of all cost previously budgeted in other for contractual in-kind to the contractual line-item category.
• Signature is not required on Modification No 3.
• This request is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget in Public Works in the General Fund. The budgeted amount of $179,000.00 is lower than the increase, which means approval could generate unanticipated revenue for the department in FY24.
Agreement XA - 02D04921; Additional funding in the amount of $230,423.00 including $94,227.00 cash award and $136,196.00 EPA in-kind support; project funding term ends June 30, 2025.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protection services to ensure a safe and secure community
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air and other natural resources
Summary:
Modification No. 3 to the Agreement for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support provides a funding increase of $230,423.00. This increase includes a $94,227.00 cash award and $136,196.00 EPA in-kind support. The Modification extends the project period end date from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2025, and approves re-budgeting of all cost previously budgeted in other for contractual in-kind to the contractual line-item category. Modification No. 3 will continue the funding of an existing County program to characterize air toxics and assess trends in ambient levels. Data will be used to measure progress in meeting goals for reducing air toxics emissions and associated health risks.
Background/Explanation:
The County’s Air Program has been ongoing since 2004. The Program is recognized by the EPA and the State of Florida as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding from the EPA. The County has the authority, through prior Agreements, to protect air quality through the implementation of Federal and State air pollution rules and regulations.
Fiscal Impact:
Modification No. 3 increases the budgeted amount $230,423.00, including a $94,227.00 cash award and $136,196.00 EPA in-kind support for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023 - 2025. The Grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs; No County match is required.
This request is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget in Public Works in the General Fund. The budgeted amount of $179,000.00 is lower than the increase, which means approval could generate unanticipated revenue for the department in FY24.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve the Modification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 3
Grant Terms and Conditions
Notice of Award
Prior Award and Modifications
Grant Application