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Modification No. 3 to the grant agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency for Air Pollution Control Program support.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of Modification No. 3 to the grant agreement with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for Air Pollution Control Program support.
• Action approves Modification No. 3 in amount of $250,610.00 for Fiscal Year 2026.
• USEPA provides up to 30% cost share for all approved budget costs incurred, not to exceed total federal funding of $605,699.00 from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026.
• Total two-year project amount is $2,496,266.00, which includes $1,747,386.00 County match and maximum Federal match of $748,880.00.
• Signature not required on the agreement.
• County’s match funds are a combination of Tag Fee funds and locally generated air program revenue. Costs charged to the General Fund that are not reimbursed by the USEPA are wholly offset by air program revenue.
• Funding for the grant is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the General Fund.
County PID 006687A; USEPA A-00402125: Modification to Agreement in amount of $250,610.00; Total two-year maximum project amount is $2,496,266.00; Project Period October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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:
Summary
Modification No. 3 increases the Federal Grant funding by $250,610.00 for Fiscal Year 2026. USEPA provides up to 30% cost share for all approved budget costs incurred, not to exceed total federal grant funding of $605,699.00 for the two-year project period. The total two-year project amount is $2,496,266.00, which includes $1,747,386.00 County match and maximum Federal match of $748,880.00.
The Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the Agreement on July 22, 2025, which included the County’s two-year commitment. The County Administrator approved Federal Grant funding increases through Amendment No. 1 on August 14, 2025, and Amendment No. 2 on September 10, 2025.
Funding assists in planning, developing, establishing, improving, and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution.
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Background Information:
The County’s Air Program is recognized by the USEPA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding from the USEPA. The County has authority, through prior agreements, to protect air quality through the implementation of federal and state air pollution rules and regulations.
Fiscal Impact:
Modification No. 3 provides additional federal funding in the amount of $250,610.00 for FY 2026. USEPA provides up to 30% cost share for all approved budget costs incurred, for the two-year budget period, up to and not exceeding the total federal funding amount of $605,699.00.
A County match is required and estimated at $918,096.00 for the second project year. The total two-year project amount is $2,496,266.00, which includes $1,747,386.00 County match and maximum Federal match of $748,880.00. County’s match funds are a combination of Tag Fee funds and locally generated air program revenue. Costs charged to the General Fund that are not reimbursed by the USEPA are wholly offset by air program revenue.
Funding for the grant is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the General Fund.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
USEPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 3
Grant Terms and Conditions
Award Correspondence
Prior Award and Amendments