Sponsor
Alderman Shakoor
Title
Cleanup Grant for Racine Steel Castings Site (South Lot)
Resolved, that available funds and assistance are to be requested from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) under the Brownfield Cleanup Grant (Grant Control # 2014-042) and rules for the program be complied with; and
Further resolved, that the Executive Director, or his authorized agent, act on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority to: submit an application for a US EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant for $200,000 to aid in the continuation of site cleanup of the south lot of 1425 North Memorial Drive (a/k/a the Racine Steel Castings property); sign documents; and take necessary action to undertake, direct, and complete approved grant application activities.
Fiscal Note: A 20% local match is required for each grant for a total of $40,000.00. Funds are available in the Intergovernmental Shared Revenue Account and from the City of Racine US EPA Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund.