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, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), will provide $450,000 in funding to the City of Balcones Heights, Texas. The funding will support the city's efforts to inventory, characterize, assess, and conduct cleanup planning and community involvement activities related to brownfield properties within the city. Specific deliverables include conducting 14 Phase I and 7 Phase II environmental site assessments, developing 7 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, holding 7 community meetings, creating 2 visioning sessions and 1 revitalization plan, and submitting 16 quarterly progress reports. This award aims to benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near Balcones Heights by addressing environmental contamination and supporting future redevelopment of these brownfield sites.

This agreement will provide funding for the city of balcones heights to conduct eligible assessment-related activities as authorized by cerlca 104(K)(2) in balcones heights, texas.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 (as needed) and direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site activities. Also, the recipient 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 anticipates conducting 14 phase I and 7 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 7 community meetings, developing 7 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, 2 visioning sessions, 1 revitalization plan, 2 site-reuse plans, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near balcones heights, texas.