Brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant

This agreement will provide funding for the city of menasha to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(k)(2) in menasha, WI.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement related activities. Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, and will report on interim progress and final accomplishments by completing and submitting relevant portions of the property profile form using EPA's assessment, cleanup and redevelopment exchange system (acres).subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the city was awarded a $500,000 U.S. EPA CWA grant to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances and/or petroleum products. The focus of this grant will be on the assessment and reuse planning of high priority brownfield sites throughout the city with a primary focus on priority sites within the target areas (IE., former banta /gilbert mill, former whiting mill, gunderson cleaners/marina, and jefferson park). Concentrating on these priority sites will help the city achieve its planned outcomes for the target areas. Priority sites and adjacent neighborhoods which include sparking reinvestment in underutilized parcels/buildings, expanding/diversifying housing options, promoting energy efficiency and green infrastructure, enhancing economic competitiveness, increasing connectivity and enhancing greenspaces, and spurring economic growth. The city recognizes that assessment of the priority sites and other brownfields within the city is a crucial component to meet the implementation strategy for each area and to ensure the grants are successfully utilized. Priority will be given to brownfield sites with viable redevelopment plans where assessment is likely to spur future private investment, or to sites that pose the greatest risk of environmental impact to surrounding neighborhoods. The project also includes the development of a community engagement plan (CEP) which will outline comprehensive community outreach actions focused in the target areas, adjacent neighborhoods, and remaining residents throughout the city. The outreach program will include public meetings and forums, development and distribution of marketing and informational materials, and joint outreach and education efforts with community partner organizations. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near menasha, WI. Menasha anticipates conducting a brownfields inventory, conducting 12 phase 1 site investigations, 12 phase 2 site investigations, and conducting community outreach on a case-by-case basis.