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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/11/09-Attachments-M&C 21-0856City of Fort Worth, Mayor and Texas Council Communication DATE: 11/09/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0856 LOG NAME: 23TCEQ PM 10 CONTRACT FY2022 SUBJECT (ALL) Authorize the Execution of Amendment #9 of the Intergovernmental Cooperative Reimbursement Contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in an Amount Not to Exceed $124,800.00 for Air Pollution Control Services for the Two -Year Term Starting September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023, Authorize Cash Match of $61,468.66 the Two -Year Term Starting September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023, and Adopt the Attached Appropriation Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the execution of Amendment #9 of the intergovernmental cooperative reimbursement contract with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (Contract #582-18-80091) in an amount not to exceed $124,800.00 for air pollution control services for the two-year term starting September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023; 2. Authorize cash match from the City's Environmental Protection Fund of $61,468.66 for the two-year term starting September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023; and 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Federal Fund, subject to receipt of the grant, in the amount of $186,268.66, for the purpose of funding ambient air monitoring operations. DISCUSSION: The City of Fort Worth (City) operates a comprehensive air quality program under four separate, but related contracts with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) This overall program benefits the City by ensuring that facilities are in compliance with air quality regulations and by supporting reliable data collection for air pollutants. One of the four contracts, partially funded by the State of Texas, specifically supports a portion of a regional ambient air pollution monitoring network. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the pass -through agency for all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 105 Grant Funds. EPA Section 105 Grant Funds have been received annually by the City for its Air Pollution Control Program in cooperation with TCEQ to maintain and operate various ambient air monitoring stations. This includes daily monitoring of ozone, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, solar radiation, and meteorological data. Document M&C No. Approval Date Grant Amount Matching Funds Total Initial Contract C-28367 09/12/2017 $206,934.00 $101,922.00 $308,856.00 (FY18/FY19) Amendment #1 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (Changes to Scope of Work Only) Amendment #2 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (VIN Correction Only) Amendment #3 C-28367 09/12/2017 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 (FY18 and FY19 Revisions) Amendment#4 M&C 19- 08/20/2019 $206,934.00 $101,922.00 $308,856.00 0042 (FY20/21 Renewal) Document M&C No. Approval Date Grant Amount Matching Funds Total Amendment #5 M&C 19- 08/20/2019 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0042 (90-Day Extension) Amendment #6 M&C 19- 08/20/2019 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0042 (Multiple Revisions) Amendment #7 M&C 19- 08/20/2019 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0042 (Revise Special Terms & Conditions) Amendment #8 M&C 19- 08/20/2019 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0042 (Unexecuted) Amendment #9 PENDING PENDING $15,600.00 $7,684.00 $23,283.58 (90-Day Extension) This grant covers the operation and maintenance of four Continuous Air Monitoring Stations and requires matching funds of $61,468.66 for the two-year period. The City provides matching funds not to exceed 33 percent from the City's Environmental Protection Fund, such that the combined Federal and State share of the total funding for the Section 105 Grant does not exceed 67 percent. The matching funds must be allocated per maintenance of effort requirements for federal air pollution grants. Apply indirect costs at the approved percentage rate of 10 percent. SITE NAME I CAMS # Keller 10017 Municipal 1 CONTAMINANT LOCATION DETECTION CYCLE Ozone Alta Vista Road, Solar Radiation Fort Worth, Texas Met Data Oxides of Nitrogen South Collins Street, Ozone ton, Texas Solar Radiation Met Data Ozone Continuous CAMS �14290 Morris Dido Newark Road, Eagle Mountain Lake 0075 Solar Radiation Eagle Mountain, Texas CONTAMINANT SITE NAME CAMS # LOCATION DETECTION Met Data CO CYCLE Continuous Continuous Fort Worth California 1198 California Parkway North, Parkway North CAMS Oxides of Nitrogen Continuous 1053 Fort Worth AQS # 48-439-1053 Met Data Continuous No City funds will be expended before the contract is approved. Upon approval and acceptance of the grant and execution of the contract, City funds will be expended before receipt of grant funds. This Agreement will serve ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: TCEQ FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal Fund. The Code Compliance Department (and Financial Management Services) will be responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Prior to making any expenditure, the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds. This is a reimbursement grant. Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6192 Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322 Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336 Cody Whittenburg 5455