Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the 2023 adopted Mayor’s Office Sustainability Improvements capital project budget to accept a $429,746 grant award from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to implement the Building Sensor and Community Partnership Networks for Air Quality project. The resolution also authorizes the execution of the associated grant agreement with the U.S. EPA and authorizes non-competitive contracts with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc., the Latino Health Council, the Hmong Institute, Inc., and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The grant funds will be used to support installation of a network of air quality sensors throughout the City of Madison to identify areas experiencing particulate matter (PM) air pollution and support community engagement to provide greater awareness, education, and action to address air quality and health disparities. Partnering with the City are the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, the Latino Health Council, the Hmong Institute, and the University of Wisconsin, each receiving $50,000 with the exception of the University of Wisconsin which will receive $37,019. The grant period runs from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026. No tax levy is required.
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Amending the 2023 Adopted Mayor’s Office Sustainability Improvements Project Capital Budget to accept a $429,746 grant award from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA); authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the associated grant agreement with U.S. EPA; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk enter into a non-competitive contracts with Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, Inc., Latino Health Council, The Hmong Institute, Inc., and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to implement the Building Sensor and Community Partnership Networks for Air Quality project.
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to providing a healthy environment for all residents and advancing environmental justice; and,
WHEREAS,...
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