Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes Economic Development Division (EDD) staff to apply for a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Community Wide Assessment Grant. If awarded, the resolution further authorizes amending the 2026 EDD Adopted Operating Budget to reflect the revenues and commensurate expenses. No appropriation of City funds is required with acceptance of the grant.
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Authorizing the City of Madison Economic Development Division to Apply for and Accept, if awarded, a 2026 Brownfield Community Wide Assessment Grant (the “Grant”) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $500,000; and amending the 2026 Economic Development Division Operating Budget by $500,000 if funding is awarded and accepted. (District 12, District 13)
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to creating safe, healthy spaces for their residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously been awarded a 2019 EPA Brownfield grant and wishes to continue this work; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project under the Grant includes funding to assess properties city-wide in which the City may have an interest, but with a heavy focus on the North and South Bus Rapid Transit corridor areas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison Economic Development Division staff with technical assistance from the Engineering Division Hydrogeologist will complete all appropriate tasks as required by the EPA to apply for, accept, and administer the grant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Madison Economic Development Division is authorized, on behalf of the City, to apply for the Grant, and the City of Madison Economic Development Division staff and/or the Mayor are authorized to sign the grant application according to the requirements of the EPA for such applications; and the City is authorized to accept the Grant, if awarded; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that if awarded the grant, the 2026 Adopted Operating Budget for the Economic Development Division will be amended to appropriate the grant rev...
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