Subject:
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Lobbying and Litigation Certification for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for closure of the Clean Air Act Grant Under the Inflation Reduction Act Agreement 5A-02D49923-0.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Lobbying and Litigation Certification for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for closure of the Clean Air Act Grant Under the Inflation Reduction Act Agreement 5A-02D49923-0.
• Action is required for close-out of Grant Agreement.
• Action certifies Grant funds have not been used to engage in the lobbying of the Federal Government or in litigation against the United States.
• No cost associated with this action.
USEPA Agreement 5A-02D49923-0.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and enhance a safe and healthy community
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
Summary:
A Lobbying and Litigation Certificate must be completed and submitted to the USEPA no later than ninety (90) days after project completion per Grant Agreement requirements. The Grant-funded project was completed May 17, 2024.
Background/Explanation:
The Grant provided a one-time supplement to annual funding in support of the County’s eligible Clean Air Act Section 103 air monitoring activities under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Lobbying and Litigation Certificate requires an appropriate electronic signature at project completion to certify funds were not used to engage in the lobbying of the Federal Government or in litigation against the United States.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this certification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
USEPA
Attachments:
Lobbying and Litigation Certification for Grants and Cooperative Agreement
Grant Award