Brownfield authority reports three new ESA grant applications and $206,912 available in FY26 funds
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Summary
Staff reported three environmental site assessment (ESA) grant applications (736 Lafayette up to $20,000; 1525–1545 Buchanan up to $28,000; 904 Sheldon about $14,800), and that of $274,412 appropriated for FY26, $67,500 is encumbered and approximately $206,912 remains available.
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority received an update on the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) grant program. Staff reported three new ESA grant applications since the previous report: a Lafayette Avenue mixed‑use proposal (736 Lafayette) requesting up to $20,000 for Phase I/II assessments; an expansion for Extreme Demolition at 1525–1545 Buchanan SW requesting up to $28,000 for Phase I/II work and noting a projected 25 new jobs; and a United Methodist Community House request at 904 Sheldon for Phase I plus lead/asbestos assessments (about $14,800) tied to an early‑childhood expansion that could add roughly 88 child seats and 24 jobs.
Staff reviewed the FY26 ESA appropriation ($274,412), noted $67,500 in encumbrances for projects and reported a remaining available balance of approximately $206,912 for the rest of fiscal year 2026. The board moved, seconded and approved the activity report so applicants can submit reimbursement requests once they meet program requirements.