taSubject:
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Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Air Act Grants Under the Inflation Reduction Act
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) for Clean Air Act (CAA) Grants Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
• Provides $35,889.00 in support for County’s existing activities under the Clean Air Act, Section 103 for the term June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
• Grant funding is 100% reimbursable; No County match required.
• A Budget Amendment will be required in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
Grant Agreement 5A-02D49923; in the amount of $35,889.00 for the term from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.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:
Approval accepts grant funding in the amount of $35,889.00 from the U.S. EPA to supplement annual County funding for activities under CAA Section 103. Grant funding is 100% reimbursable and no County match is required.
Background/Explanation:
On March 1, 2023, the U.S. EPA opened a new grant funding opportunity provides a one-time supplement to annual funding in support of the County’s eligible Clean Air Act Section 103 air monitoring activities under the Inflation Reduction Act. The County’s air program is recognized by the EPA and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) as an approved local air pollution control program eligible to receive federal grant funding. 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 agreement is a one-time supplement totaling $35,889 that is 100% reimbursable for eligible costs. No County match is required. Due to timing, this agreement is not consistent with the FY23 Adopted Budget but will be included during the FY24 Budget development. As a result, no negative budgetary impacts are anticipated.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
U.S. EPA
Attachments:
Agreement
Award Correspondence
Grant Terms and Conditions