Subject:
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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:
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Approval by the County Administrator of the Grant Agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air (NATTS) Monitoring Program Support.
• Modification No. 4 to Agreement for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support provides increase of $111,327.00.
• NATTS network is tracking trends in ambient air toxics levels to facilitate measuring progress toward emission and risk reduction goals
• Signature is not required.
• Funding for this agreement is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund.
Agreement XA - 02D04921; Funding in the amount of $111,327.00 for project period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
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Strategic Priorities:
Resilient Infrastructure and Environment
1.4 Improve environmental quality
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health
Summary:
Modification No. 4 to the Agreement for National Air Toxics Trend Site Air Monitoring Program Support provides funding increase of $111,327.00. The Modification will continue the funding of an existing County program to characterize air toxics and assess trends in ambient levels. The primary purpose of the NATTS network is tracking trends in ambient air toxics levels to facilitate measuring progress toward emission and risk reduction goals. There is no signature required for this modification.
Background/Explanation:
The County’s Air Program has been ongoing since 2004. The Program is recognized by the EPA and the State of Florida 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:
Modification No. 4 provides an additional $111,327.00 in support for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 - 2025. The Grant provides 100% reimbursement of eligible costs; No County match is required.
Funding for this agreement is included in the current year budget of Public Works in the Air Quality program General Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve the Modification is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
EPA
Attachments:
Modification No. 4
Grant Terms and Conditions
Award Correspondence
Notice of Award