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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
6.C.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/13/2024
- Department Head:
- Armando Esparza
- Submitted By:
- Humberto Arcos, Grants Coordinator, Economic Development
Action Requested:
Motion
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Brownfields Assessment Coalition FY2025 EPA Brownfield Grant Application. (Armando Esparza, Director of Economic Development)
SUMMARY:
Yuma County is undertaking a significant project to assess and revitalize underutilized brownfield sites to foster economic and community growth. This report outlines the collaborative efforts between the City of Yuma, Yuma County, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area (YCNHA), and Elevate Southwest, collectively known as the Yuma Coalition, along with the expertise of Ayres Associates. Funded by the 2021 EPA Brownfield Coalition Assessment Grant, the coalition aims to transform these areas into a vibrant Innovation District & Hub that reflects the values and aspirations of the local community. Through extensive strategic planning, the project team identified four key goals to drive this transformation process.
The City of San Luis is a Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition member. As part of this coalition, the staff recommends that the City of San Luis sign the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Yuma County, Elevate Southwest, and Yuma National Crossing Heritage. The Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition aims to transform abandoned areas into innovative districts. The Colation intends to seek an FY2025 EPA Brownfield Grant to continue brownfield site assessments and community outreach. Yuma County will be the lead applicant seeking $1,200,000.00 in grant funding with no local match requirement.
The City of San Luis is a Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition member. As part of this coalition, the staff recommends that the City of San Luis sign the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Yuma County, Elevate Southwest, and Yuma National Crossing Heritage. The Yuma Brownfields Assessment Coalition aims to transform abandoned areas into innovative districts. The Colation intends to seek an FY2025 EPA Brownfield Grant to continue brownfield site assessments and community outreach. Yuma County will be the lead applicant seeking $1,200,000.00 in grant funding with no local match requirement.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE SAN LUIS' CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE YUMA BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT COALITION AND PROCEED TO SIGN THE MOA FOR THE FY2025 EPA BROWNFIELDS GRANT APPLICATION.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- Yes
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- City
- TOTAL:
- $2,000.00
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- $2,000.00
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- See fiscal impact
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
The economic development department contributed $2,000.00 to contract with a consultant to apply for the grant. No match is required for the grant.