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A resolution approving amendment one to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, previously entered into a grant agreement with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee approved by RS2025-1432; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend that grant agreement to increase the amount of the grant by $71,614 from $65,000 to $136,614 with no cash match required, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that amendment one be approved; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That amendment one to the Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant by and between the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee, a copy of which amendment one is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves the first amendment to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Board of Health to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville.
The grant contract, first approved by Resolution No. RS2025-1432, provides partial funding to support Nashville’s ongoing program for the prevention and control of air pollution based on Section 103 of the Clean Air Act. This grant covers all aspects of PM2.5 monitoring, including salaries, travel, training, and laboratory support.
The proposed amendment would increase the grant amount by $71,614 from $65,000 to $136,614, with no required cash match. All other terms and conditions would remain the same.