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City plans EPA Brownfields cleanup grant application; draft analysis posted for public comment
Summary
City staff told the council they will apply for an EPA Brownfields cleanup grant later this month, posted the draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives for public review, and invited public comment as required by the grant process.
City staff announced the intention to apply for an EPA Brownfields cleanup grant and described the required public-outreach steps. Jeremy Chaplain (city staff) said the draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives and the draft application are posted on the city website and available at City Hall for public review and comment. He said staff will incorporate community input into the application package and expected to submit the application next week.
Why it matters: Brownfields funding can pay for environmental assessment and cleanup at contaminated sites and is contingent on demonstration of public outreach and a rationale for cleanup alternatives. Staff encouraged residents and stakeholders to review the posted materials and submit comments, and noted the outreach documentation strengthens the city's application.
Next steps: staff will accept public comment during the outreach period and finalize the grant materials for submission; the council did not take formal action on the application at this meeting.
Source: City staff presentation during the council meeting.
