Subject:
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Modification No. 2 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of Modification No. 2 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the National Air Toxics Trend Site (NATTS) Air Monitoring Program Support.
• Modification No. 2 increases the budgeted amount by $67,971.00 in EPA in-kind fund for the project period. This action reconciles an error made in Amendment No. 1.
• Modification No.2 also reconciles the budget to account for unrequested cash funds received in Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $11,038.00.
• EPA reimburses County 100% of project costs. No County match required.
• Signature not required on the agreement.
Agreement XA - 02D04921; Additional funding in the amount of $67,971.00 EPA in-kind support; project funding term is July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025Body
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
Modification No. 2 reconciles the budget to account for unrequested cash funds received in Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $11,038.00 on August 9, 2022. This action also provides an additional $67,971.00 in EPA in-kind support for the County’s existing NATTS Air Monitoring Program, which was erroneously left off Amendment 1 for the project period July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2025.
The purpose of Modification No.2 is to continue funding an existing County program 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:
This Program has been ongoing since 2004. The County’s Air Program is recognized by the EPA, State of Florida, and Department of Environmental Protection as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding from the EPA. The County has the authority, through prior agreements, to protect air quality through the implementation of federal and state air pollution rules and regulations. EPA in-kind services are provided by Eastern Research Group.
Fiscal Impact:
Amendment No. 2 provides an additional $67,971.00 in EPA in-kind support. Modification No. 2 also reconciles the budget to account for unrequested cash funds received in Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $11,038.00. The grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs, and no County match is required. The funding source is the Public Works Department, Environmental Management Division, Air Quality General Fund approved operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 2
Grant Terms and Conditions
Notice of Award
Award Correspondence
Prior Award and Revisions
Grant Application