Subject:
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Modification No. 6 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. 6 to the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for National Air Toxics Trend Site (NATTS) Air Monitoring Program Support.
• This action approves additional funding in the amount of $162,000.00 ($103,196.00 in federal dollars and $58,804.00 in EPA in-kind services) and extends the project and budget period from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
• EPA agrees to cost-share 100% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $964,000.00.
• Recipient's signature is not required on this Modification.
EPA Grant Agreement XA - 00D30415.BodyBody
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:
This action extends the project and budget period end date from June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2021 and approves an increase of $162,000.00 in federal funds supporting continued funding of the existing County program to protect air quality. The EPA agrees to cost-share 100% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $964,000.00. The EPA’s NATTS air monitoring program provides funding 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.
Background/Explanation:
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.
Fiscal Impact:
This Modification No. 6 provides additional federal funding in the amount of $162,000.00 ($103,196.00 in federal dollars and $58,804.00 in EPA in-kind services). The EPA agrees to cost-share up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $964,000.00 through June 30, 2021. No match is required.
The associated revenue and expenditures are budgeted in FY20 Adopted Budget and are also included in FY21 Budget Request. The funding source is the Public Works Department, Environmental Management Division, Air Quality General Fund. The general fund contribution is fully reimbursed through 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. 6
Notice of Award
Award History