Subject:
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Grant Application with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the Public Works Director of the Grant Application with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support.
• The grant application requests $162,000.00 for continued support of the County’s existing National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
• EPA agrees to reimburse 100% of approved costs with no County match requirement.
• Grant application package requires final submittal via e-mail to the EPA by April 30, 2020. Public Works Department Director’s electronic signature is required.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:
The purpose of this grant application is continued EPA funding of the on-going effort 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. The grant agreement provides the County $162,000.00 and is one hundred percent (100%) reimbursable with no County match requirement. The project period is July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
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. 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:
Funding request is for $162,000.00 for the project period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. The grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs and no County match is required. This is for the sixth year of the project funding cycle. The request will be a $103,195.00 cash award and $58,805.00 of EPA in-kind support. The funding source is the Public Works Department, Environmental Management Division, Air Quality general fund operating budget for FY20 and proposed FY21.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Department Director to approve and sign this grant application is granted under Code Chapter II, Article III, Section 2-62(a)(4).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Grant Application
OMB email approval of Intent to Apply
PW Staff Recommendation - Grant Application
Prior Award History