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OCTOBER 9, 2012 12-492 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF EPA BROWNFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT FOR PETROLEUM AND HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE GRANT TO BE USED IN DESIGNATED
REDEVELOPMENT AREAS AND AT SCATTERED SITES
THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
INITIATED BY: 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 in designated redevelopment areas and at
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: October 3, 2012
RE: Approve Submittal of EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant for Petroleum
And Hazardous Substance Grant to be Used in Designated Redevelopment
Areas and on Scattered Sites
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On January 11, 2002, President Bush signed into law the Small Business Liability Relief and
Brownfields Revitalization Act. This Law expands potential federal financial assistance for
brownfield revitalization, including grants for assessment and cleanup. The Brownfields Law
requires a 20 percent cost share for cleanup grants but no match is required for assessment
grants. Grant funds cannot be used for administrative costs or for past costs on the brownfield
sites.
The Brownfield Assessment application would be for properties contaminated with petroleum or
hazardous substances. A"community-wide" application will be prepared so that the funds can
be used to assess multiple properties either within designated redevelopment areas or on
scattered sites as potential acquisitions/redevelopment sites come forward. The city has
previously received and administered Assessment grants in the past, with the latest grant
expiring in July 2012. These funds have been used to assess properties in the Fox River
Corridor for riverwalk improvements, the Central Garage expansion project, and to work through
the DNR's submittal requirements for the VPLE and COC for parcels in the Marion Road
Redevelopment Area.
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated. If awarded, the maximum grant amount is $200,000.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approves submittal of the grant application to the EPA.
Approved
City Manager