Subject:
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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:
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Approval by the County Administrator of the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air (NATTS) Monitoring Program Support.
• Modification No. 5 to Agreement for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support provides increase of $179,425.00.
• NATTS network is tracking trends in ambient air toxics levels to facilitate measuring progress toward emission and risk reduction goals.
• Budget period and project end date extended from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026 as part of this Modification.
• Signature is not required.
• Funding for this agreement increase is $179,425.00 ($105,061 federal cash award, $74,364 EPA In-kind support There is no county match required.
• Revenues and expenditures are included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget for Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund.
Agreement XA - 02D04921; Increase in funding amount of $179,425.00 for project period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
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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:
Modification No. 5 to the Agreement for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support provides funding increase of $179,425.00 ($105,061.00 federal cash award, $74,364.00 EPA In-kind support). The Modification will continue the funding of an existing Pinellas County (County) program to characterize air toxics and assess trends in ambient levels. The primary purpose of the NATTS network is tracking trends in ambient air toxics levels to facilitate measuring progress toward emission and risk reduction goals. There is no signature required for this modification.
Background/Explanation:
The County’s Air Program has been ongoing since 2004. The Program is recognized by the EPA and the State of Florida as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding from the EPA. 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. 5 provides an additional $179,425.00 ($105,061.00 federal cash award, $74,364.00 EPA In-kind support) in support for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 - 2026. The Grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs; No County match is required.
Funding for this agreement is included in the FY26 budget for Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve the Modification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 5
Award Correspondence
Grant Terms and Conditions
Prior Award and Amendments
Grant Application
OMB Review