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Council approves $2 million EPA grant for DPW stormwater work
Summary
The council authorized the acceptance and expenditure of $2,000,000 in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funds to the Department of Public Works for stormwater-related projects.
The Brockton City Council approved acceptance and expenditure of $2,000,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Public Works for stormwater-related projects.
Why it matters: City officials said the award will be used by DPW to address stormwater infrastructure and related needs; the funds were presented as part of the Finance Committee—s reports and were described as a favorable item for adoption.
On the floor the CFO confirmed the order and the council adopted the acceptance by roll call. The clerk recorded a unanimous roll-call vote in favor.
Discussion vs. decision: The council—s action to accept and expend the EPA funds is a formal decision enabling DPW to program the money for stormwater improvements; no legislated project list or contract awards were voted at the council floor meeting beyond accepting the grant.
What—s next: DPW will incorporate the grant funds into project planning and return to council as needed for any specific contract approvals or project ordinations required by city purchasing rules.
