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Approves FY15 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Proposal Application and Authorizes Grant Writing Services
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DESCRIPTION OF TOPIC: (who, what, when, where, why, and how much)
Approves submitting an application for a FY15 EPA Brownfields Site-Specific Assessment Grant proposal for the Cactus Cafe building for up to $200,000 and authorizes Terracon to prepare the application on a lump-sum basis of $2.000. Terracon completed Asbestos Survey, Limited Lead Paint Sampling, and Visual Mold Assessment Report for the site in April 2014 and is knowledgeable of the property.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Please provide the amount requested: _$2,000___________
Is this a budgeted item? Yes
Please provide the budgeted amount: $_____________ Account No. __01-620-3020 Consultant/Professional Fees
If budgeted, is this a capital purchase, capital project, or special fund? _________________________
Was this item included in the Fiscal Year Capital Projects Plan? Yes/No
If yes, please provide the amount included in Capital Projects Plan: $___________
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WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting proposals for FY15 Brownfields Assessment Grants for up to $200,000 to provide funds to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community involvement related to brownfield sites, and
WHEREAS, Terracon has submitted a proposal for their grant writing services to assist the City of Foley with its application process in accordance with the grant guidelines, and
WHEREAS, the grant application is due December 19, 2014.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the City of Foley to apply for a FY15 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant up to $200,000 with no match required but where in-kind serves are recommended.
SECTION 2: Authorizes Terracon to provide grant writing services and prepare the grant application on a lump-sum basis of $2,000 payable under Gener...
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