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Modification No. 4 to the Grant Agreement with the 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. 4 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for Air Pollution Control Program support.
• Action approves Modification No. 4 in the amount of $140,000.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
• USEPA agrees to cost-share thirty percent of all approved Budget Period costs incurred, not to exceed total federal grant funding of $745,699.00 for FY 2026.
• Two-year project period amount is $2,496,266.00, which includes $1,747,386.00 County match and maximum Federal match of $748,880.00.
• General Fund contribution is fully reimbursed through federal funding and local air program revenue funds.
• Signature not required on Modification No. 4.
• Funding for the grant match is included in the current year’s Public Works budget within the General Fund.
County PID 006687A; USEPA A-00402125: Modification No. 4 to Agreement in the amount of $140,000.00; Total two-year project amount is $2,496,266.00; Project Period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026; Signature not required on Modification No. 4.
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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:
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Modification No. 4 increases the federal grant funding by $140,000.00 for FY 2026. USEPA provides up to 30% cost share for all approved budget costs incurred, not to exceed total federal grant funding of $745,699.00 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. Funding assists in planning, developing, establishing, improving, and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution.
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 in Amendment No. 1 on August 14, 2025, and Amendment No. 2 on September 10, 2025. The Board approved Amendment No. 3 on July 21, 2026, in the amount of $250,610.00 FY 2026.
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Background Information:
The County’s Air Quality 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 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. 4 in amount of $140,000.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, 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 $745,699.00. A County match is required and estimated at $918,096.00 for the second project year.
The County’s matching funds are a combination of Tag Fee and locally generated air program revenue. The general fund contribution is fully reimbursed through federal funding and local air program revenue funds. Local air program revenue funds include air tag fees, compliance and asbestos fees, and Air Pollution Recovery Trust funds.
Match funding for the grant is included in the FY 2027 Annual Budget in the General Fund.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
USEPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 4
Grant Terms and Conditions
Pre-Award Correspondence
Notice of Award and Associated Correspondence
Prior Awards and Amendments