HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-303SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 10 -303 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6 -0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL FOR EPA BROWNFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR A PETROLEUM AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE GRANT TO BE USED ON SCATTERED SITES
THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funds available in
the form of grants for brownfields revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh desires to apply for Petroleum and Hazardous
Substance Assessment Grants to be used on scattered sites throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized to submit a grant proposal
to the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain funds for said purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to execute any and all documents and assurances which may be required
by the Environmental Protection Agency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if said grant funds are awarded, the proper
City officials are hereby authorized and directed to accept said funds, pursuant to the
terms of the grant applications, and to execute any and all documents necessary for
purposes of same.
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ON THE WATER
TO: Honorable Mayor and members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis, Community Development Director
DATE: September 22, 2010
SUBJECT: Authorize Submittal of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant
BACKGROUND
Council is asked to approve a Resolution to authorize submittal of a grant application to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a $400,000 grant that would be used in two primary
areas: $200,000 for Petroleum Assessment activities; and $200,000 for Hazardous Substance
Assessment activities. Funds will be used to conduct assessments and testing of properties
being considered for acquisition on a community wide basis where environmental contamination
may exist, and to develop remediation plans for the sites.
ANALYSIS
The City has been successful in receiving previous assessment and cleanup grants from EPA.
These grants have been extremely helpful in enabling the City to undertake evaluations of
brownfield areas in the community — such as in the Marion Road /Pearl Avenue and South Shore
Redevelopment Areas, as well as in other central city locations where development
opportunities are impacted by suspected environmental conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT
The assessment grant is not only helpful in the assessment phase, but it can set the stage for
the subsequent submittal of remediation grants to both EPA and State of Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources. If these funds were not available, other financing sources would be
needed to carry out the assessment activities.
As noted in the attached Memorandum from AECOM, the City's environmental consultant, the
City is not required to provide a cost share match as part of the Assessment Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
The Department is asking for the Council's approval of the grant application.
Approved,
City Manager
AECOM Environment — to enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments
Memo Assessment Grant Resolution