Subject:
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105 Grant Award, A - 00402115 - 9 (Modification 9) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Air Pollution Control Program.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the award amendment agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the EPA Section 105 Grant, Air Pollution Control Program.
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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:
This action provides an increase in the amount of $105,546.00 for Fiscal Year 2018, in support of the ongoing approved local air program to protect air quality so that it achieves established ambient air standards and protects human health. The program includes ambient air monitoring and various other activities to reduce or control air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, regional haze, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and mercury. This action also re-defines the cumulative recipient's contribution of $2,952,204.00 and Program Income of $1,000,000.00.
Background/Explanation:
The Air Quality Division is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection as a local air program and has authority through agreements to protect the air quality by implementation of federal and state air pollution rules and regulations.
The Air Pollution Control Section 105 Grant program assists in planning, developing, establishing, improving and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution. This program focuses on the core air protection objectives of attaining and maintaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards, ambient monitoring, addressing air toxics, supporting compliance and enforcement efforts, and permitting air pollution sources.
Fiscal Impact:
This interim award action provides an additional award of $105,546.00 for the budget period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The estimated match amount for the full year is $957,756.44, which is budgeted in the Air Quality Division operating budget of the Air Quality Tag Fee Fund. The revenue and associated expenditure for this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this Grant Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Ajaya Satyal, Air Quality Division Manager, Parks & Conservation Resources
Partners:
U.S. EPA
Attachments:
Grant Award Amendment
Award General Terms and Conditions
Grant Award Correspondence
Prior Awards