HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/2010 5I DATE SUBMITTED: January 27, 2010
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COLJNCIL
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SUBJECT: Acceptance of a$400,000 grant Committee Meeting Date: January 27, 2010
from the United States Environmental COLJNCIL MEETING Date: February 3, 2010
Protection Agency (US EPA) for Sub-Area Department: DCD �
Planning of the South Kitsap Industrial Area Presenter: Andrea L. Spencer
(SKIA) Phone: 360.473.5283
SUMMARY: On January 25, 2010 the Department of Community Development received
Notification of US EPA Assistance Award for the Climate Showcase Communities Grant for the Sub-
Area Planning of SKIA. The grant is being awarded to the City of Bremerton because the project will
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating greenhouse gas implications into the planning and
development of an industrial area. The project will include development of policies and practices that
will encourage development of the area to minimize greenhouse gas emissions while encouraging
economic growth and green industries. Specifically, the project will 1) Develop Policies and
programs to support sustainable development; 2) Integrate low-impact development into the City's
planning process; and 3) Support green economic development.
ATTACHMENTS: Notice of EPA Assistance Award Affirmation for the Climate Showcase
Communities Grant. The Assistance Award Affirmation must be returned to the EPA within three
weeks of the mailing date (1/21/2010) and therefore Council Action is required by February 3, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): The grant award is $400,000 with a local match
requirement of $200,000 for the grant period January 2010 to January 2012. The grant match is met
as follows: 1) 2010 DCD Budget includes $100,000 in professional services for SKIA Sub-Area
Planning and 2) Staff allocations of the Director, Planner I, and Project Assistant to manage the sub-
area planning effort. The staff allocat over 2Q 10 & 2011 totaling at least $100,000.
APPROVALS:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY:
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
MAYOR:
COMMITTEE CHAIR , �
COUNCIL PRESIDENT: CONSENT AGENDA J�.
GENERAL BUSINESS ❑
PUBLIC HEARING ❑
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to accept $400,000 grant from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and authorize the Director of Community Development
to sign the Affirmation of Awazd for the City of Bremerton and to finalize and execute all documents
necessary to secure the award.
COUNCIL ACTION: �Approve ❑ Den ❑ Table Continue No Action
Y ❑ ❑