HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. 17-491 OCTOBER 10, 2017 17-491 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED 6-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: APPROVE AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY COMMUNITY WIDE ASSESSMENT
GRANT
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.
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Allen Davis
Community Development Director
DATE: October 5, 2017
RE: Authorize Submittal of EPA Community Wide Assessment Grant
BACKGROUND
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for Brownfields
Assessment Grants. City staff would like to apply for a Community Wide Assessment grant to
address properties contaminated with petroleum or hazardous substances. A "community-
wide" application is proposed 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.
ANALYSIS
The City has previously received and administered Assessment grants in the past, with the
latest grant expiring in 2012. These funds have become more competitive as more
communities are dealing with challenges addressing environmentally impacted properties.
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. Grant funds cannot be used for administrative costs or past costs on brownfields sites.
FISCAL IMPACT
None anticipated. If awarded, the maximum grant amount is $300,000 -- $100,000 for
properties contaminated with petroleum and $200,000 for hazardous substances.
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council approves submittal of the grant application to the EPA.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Allen Davis
Community Development Director
Mark A. Rohloff
City Manager
City Hall, 215 Church Avenue P.O. Box 1130 Oshkosh, WI 54903-1130 920.236.5000 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us