Subject:
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Modification No. 3 to the grant agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Air Pollution Control Program Support.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of Modification No. 3 to the grant agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for Air Pollution Control Program support.
• Increase of $129,595.00 to the grant agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.
• Estimated County match is $985,800.00 for FY 2021.
• Recipient’s signature is not required.
USEPA Grant Agreement No. A-00402120; Agreement is increased by $129,595.00 for project period of October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021.Body
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:
Modification No. 3 provides an increase of $129,595.00 to the Air Pollution Control Program Support Grant Agreement for FY 2021. The modification is in support of continued funding of the County program to protect air quality. The attached modification contains revised administrative budget allocations that have been requested of and approved by the USEPA.
Background/Explanation:
EPA’s Air Pollution Control Section 105 Grant program provides funding to assist in planning, developing, establishing, improving, and maintaining adequate programs for prevention and control of air pollution. The County’s air program is recognized by the EPA and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) 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.
Fiscal Impact:
This modification provides an increase of $129,595.00 for FY 2021. FY 2021 is the second year for the project period. USEPA will cost share 20.40% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to $487,215.00 in federal funding. USEPA's financial obligation to the recipient is limited by the amount of federal funding awarded to date, as reflected on the grant award document.
A match is required and estimated at $1,951,370.00 over the two (2) year project period. FY amounts total $965,570.00 for 2020 and $985,800.00 for 2021. The match is comprised of approximately 28.5% General Fund and 71.5% Tag Fee Fund, included in Public Works Environmental Management Division FY 2021 Adopted Budget. The general fund contribution is fully reimbursed through program income and federal funding.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this modification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 3
Notification of Award
EPA General Terms & Conditions
Award Correspondence
Grant Application
Prior Grant Award & Modifications