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Subject: (Direct Referral) Request of the Interim Assistant Director of City Development for authorization to apply for an EPA Cleanup Grant for the Walker property. (Res. No. 12-3413)
Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-24-12: The Redevelopment Authority hereby authorizes Brian F. O'Connell, Executive Director, or his authorized agent, to act on the behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Racine to submit an application to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to aid in site cleanup of 1129 Michigan Boulevard (aka the Walker Property), sign documents, and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant activities.
Fiscal Note: A $200,000 grant is being sought from the EPA. The grant requires a 20% match, the funds for which are available in the environmental remediation line item of the project plan for Tax Increment District 14.