Subject:
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Amended Agreement, XA-00D30415-5, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for National Air Toxics Trends Site Toxics Characterization Support.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the amended agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the EPA Section 103 National Air Toxics Trends Site Grant.
• This action approves an increase in the amount of $3,000.00 to the County to update laboratory standards needed in the analysis of air toxins during the County's National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program project period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
• No Match is required. EPA agrees to cost-share 100.00% of all approved costs up to and not exceeding the total federal funding of $802,000.00.
• Recipient's signature is not required on this amendment.
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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:
Summary
This action provides additional funding in the amount of $3,000.00 in federal dollars to Pinellas County in support of an ongoing 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.
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Background Information:
The County’s air program is recognized by the EPA and State of Florida, Department of Environmental Protection as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding from the EPA. The grant program/project has been ongoing since 2004. The program monitors a select group of air toxics in an urban area in accordance with EPA requirements and standards.
Fiscal Impact:
The award amendment increases funding by $3,000.00 to the County for the budget period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. No match is required. The grant provides 100% reimbursement for approved costs. The expenditures and associated revenues are included in the FY20 Adopted Budget in Public Works Division of Environmental Management’s Air Quality General Fund operating budget.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Levy, Interim Director, Public Works
Partners:
U.S. EPA
Attachments:
Amended Agreement
Award General Terms and Conditions
Prior Awards
Application