Subject:
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Modification No. 6 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Fine Particulate Matter Ambient Air Monitoring Network Support.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval by the County Administrator of Modification No. 6 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for Fine Particulate Matter Ambient Air Monitoring Network Support.
• Modification No. 6 provides for an increase in the amount of $94,579.00 USEPA grant funds for project period April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
• USEPA will reimburse County 100% of project costs. No County match required.
• Funding supports on-going collection of data for ambient air concentrations of fine particulate matter and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
• Signature is not required on Modification No. 6.
• Funding for this grant modification is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget of the Public Works Department in the General Fund.
Agreement No. PM-01D06420; funding in the amount of $94,579.00; project funding term ended March 31, 2025.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve Public Health
Summary:
The purpose of Modification No. 6 to the grant was to continue funding an existing County program to protect air quality. The primary objective of this project is to collect quality assured data on ambient air concentrations of fine particulate matter as well as chemical composition and precursors in accordance with USEPA requirements and standards. Modification No. 6 increases the Agreement amount and provides the County $94,579.00 for the fifth project year, which ended March 31, 2025. The grant was 100% reimbursable and no County match was required.
Background/Explanation:
This grant program has been ongoing since 1998. The County’s air program is recognized by the USEPA and the 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:
Modification No. 6 increases the award amount by $94,579.00 for the project period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. The grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs. No County match was required.
This request is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and FY 2025 Adopted Annual Budgets Public Works Department General Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Modification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
USEPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 6
Award Correspondence
EPA Approval- Equipment and Contractual Changes 3-25-24
Grant Terms and Conditions