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 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), provides $1,270,305 to the City of Mendota, Illinois to conduct remediation activities on a brownfield site(s). The activities include environmental site assessments, creating a community involvement plan and administrative record, and reporting on progress and accomplishments. The recipient anticipates remediating 1 brownfield site, holding community meetings, finalizing 1 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028.

This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to the city of mendota, illinois. The recipient will conduct remediation activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(3) in mendota, illinois.activities:specifically, this agreement will provide funding to the recipient to clean up a brownfield site(S). Additionally, the recipient will competitively procure (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities, will create a community involvement plan and administrative record for the site(S), 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:further, the recipient will remediate 1 brownfield site and anticipates holding community meetings, finalizing 1 analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, and submitting 12 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near mendota, illinois.