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Grant application with United States Environmental Protection Agency for the National Air Toxics Trends Station Air Monitoring Program.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the Public Works Director of the grant application with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for the National Air Toxics Trends Station (NATTS) Air Monitoring Program support.
• Application requests $179,425.00 in support of County’s existing NATTS Air Monitoring Program for a one-year period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
• EPA agrees to reimburse one hundred (100%) percent of approved costs with no County match requirement.
• Application submission is required by May 16, 2025.
• Public Works Director electronic signature required on Application and Certification Regarding Lobbying.
• Funding for this grant is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund.
Grant application in the amount of $179,425.00; project funding term is July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
2.2 Enhance community safety
Summary:
The purpose of this grant application, in the amount of $179,425.00, is for continued EPA funding of the on-going effort 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. The Agreement will reimburse the County one hundred percent (100%) of the approved project costs with no County match requirement for the project period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Background/Explanation:
The NATTS Program has been ongoing since 2004. The County’s air program is recognized by the USEPA and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding. 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:
The funding request is $179,425.00 for the project period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The Grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs, and no County match is required. The request will be a $105,061.00 cash award and $74,364.00 of EPA in-kind support.
Funding for this grant is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Grant Application is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(4).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Attachments:
Application for Federal Assistance SF- 424
Certification Regarding Lobbying
Intent to Apply - OMB Grants Team Review
Public Works Director Approval Memo
Delegation of Authority from County Administrator - Improved Grant Procedures