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 Air Pollution Control Program Agreement A-00402115.
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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 (EPA) for closure of the Section 105 Grant, Air Pollution Control Program, Agreement A-00402115.
• This action is required for closure of the 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.
• Total amount awarded by EPA to County over the five (5) year grant period is $1,248,777.00.
EPA Agreement A - 00402115 - B; Five (5) year program period closed September 30, 2019.
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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:
The budget and five (5) year project period for the EPA Section 105 Air Pollution Control Program closed on September 30, 2019. Per grant agreement requirements, a Lobbying and Litigation Certificate (EPA Form 5700-53) must be completed and submitted to the EPA no later than ninety (90) days after the budget period expires.
Background/Explanation:
EPA’s Air Pollution Control Section 105 Grant program provides funding to assist in planning, development, establishment, improving and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution. The Lobbying and Litigation Certificate requires an appropriate electronic signature at project completion to certify funds have not been 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)(3).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Levy, Interim Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Lobbying and Litigation Certification
Award Notices
Award General Terms and Conditions