File #: O-478-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 8/29/2023 In control: Public Utilities Department
On agenda: 9/12/2023 Final action: 9/12/2023
Title: Authorizing the Mayor to execute and enter into grant agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit grant proceeds into the Operation Grant Fund in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and an amount not to exceed $650,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of said funds; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, vehicles, and other necessary items to carry out the terms of these grants; and declaring an emergency.
Attachments: 1. Audio: Agenda Review 9/5/2023, 2. Video: City Council 9/12/2023
Label
DPU091223STATEAIRGRANT2024
Environmental Services
Abed Semaan (x3951)
Revised

Title
Authorizing the Mayor to execute and enter into grant agreements with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing the Mayor to accept and deposit grant proceeds into the Operation Grant Fund in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and an amount not to exceed $650,000 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of said funds; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, vehicles, and other necessary items to carry out the terms of these grants; and declaring an emergency.

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has awarded to the Division of Environmental Services a grant in the amount not to exceed $1,350,000 and the United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded an OEPA pass-through grant to the Division of Environmental Services in the amount not to exceed $650,000 to continue through September 30, 2025. These grant funds are used to cover certain operational expenses for the Air Permitting and Monitoring Section of the Division of Environmental Services. A local match of $156,700 per year is required per the terms of this grant agreement that will be included in the 2024 and 2025 operating budget. The General Fund will be utilized to fund this match.

Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into an amended Air Grant agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.

SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept and deposit grant proceeds into the Operation Grants Fund in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 into Account Code 2016-38000-6G2024SSTDSTD f...

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