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Memorandum of Understanding: Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Summary Recommendation
Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition to support the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FY2025 Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant application and oversee project implementation. (Dave Wostenberg/Jay Simonton)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Cleaning up contaminated brownfield sites and returning them to productive use supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of a safe and prosperous community. This effort improves public health, promotes redevelopment, and enhances economic opportunities.
REPORT:
On September 21, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Yuma, as the lead member of the Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition, a Brownfields Assessment Cooperative Agreement Grant. This grant supported inventory, assessment, cleanup planning, and community involvement activities for brownfield sites in and around the Old Town South area in the City of Yuma and sites within the City of San Luis.
The work under this previous grant has been successfully completed, and the Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition is submitting a new EPA Brownfields grant application for the assessment of additional land parcels. For this funding cycle, Yuma County will serve as the lead entity.
The Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition includes Yuma County, the City of Yuma, the City of San Luis, the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, and the Yuma Multiversity Campus Corporation (DBA Elevate Southwest). The Coalition is seeking $1.2 million in grant funding from the EPA.
The proposed MOU outlines the roles and responsibilities of each Coalition member, should the grant be awarded. As the lead entity, Yuma County will be responsible for managing the Cooperative Agreement, ensuring compliance with all EPA requirements, and providing timely updates to Coalition members. Activities funded under the grant may include inventory preparation, site selection criteria development, environmental assessments, cleanup planning, market studies, and community outreach.
As part of the grant application, each coalition member is required to sign the MOU. This item requests authorization for the City Administrator to enter into the MOU, formalizing the City of Yuma’s commitment to this collaborative effort to address brownfield sites and support redevelopment initiatives that benefit the region.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
TOTAL $ 0.00
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
Funds are included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Cooperative Agreement Grant. If awarded, grant funding will be received by Yuma County.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☒ Department
☐ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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Jennifer Reichelt for John D. Simonton |
11/25/2024 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
11/21/2024 |