City announces $400,000 EPA Brownfields grant; recommends $397,500 contract with ESE
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Summary
Le Mars received a $400,000 EPA Brownfields grant to perform Phase I/II environmental assessments at six Business 75 Corridor commercial sites; the administration recommended awarding professional services to ESE Environmental Group with a budget listed at $397,500.
The Le Mars City Council was briefed on an EPA Brownfields grant award of $400,000 to conduct environmental testing and Phase I/II site assessments at six commercial properties along the Business 75 corridor. The administration recommended the council approve a professional services agreement with ESE Environmental Group; the total ESE budget listed in the materials was $397,500.
The purpose of the federally funded testing is to complete environmental site assessments (ESAs) that will support property owners’ efforts to redevelop eligible parcels. Staff said ESE was selected following a request for proposals; five firms had submitted proposals and ESE was selected after staff review.
The council had not completed deliberation on this item in the provided transcript excerpt. The administration recommended approval and noted the work will support property redevelopment efforts along a commercial corridor.
Next steps: Council consideration and possible approval of the ESE services agreement are pending completion of the item in a subsequent portion of the meeting.
