Summary of Cooperative Agreement Award

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 awarded the City of Clinton, Iowa a $1,091,917 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 66.818) effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. Under this award, the City will conduct remediation activities on a brownfield site located at 5th Avenue South in downtown Clinton (Parcel B, associated with the former YMCA at 480 South 3rd Street). The remediation activities are authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Section 104(k)(3) and funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The City will deliver multiple products and services through this cooperative agreement, including site cleanup activities; procurement and direction of a qualified environmental professional to conduct environmental site assessment activities; development of a community involvement plan and administrative record; competitive procurement of a licensed abatement contractor for demolition work; and completion of relevant portions of the Property Profile Form using EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) to report interim progress and final accomplishments. Key deliverables include hosting at least one community meeting, finalizing a brownfield cleanup alternatives analysis, and submitting 11 quarterly progress reports. The East Central Intergovernmental Association serves as sub-awardee, providing programmatic assistance including preparation of quarterly and final performance reports, Davis Bacon compliance oversight, contractor procurement support, and negotiation of a Memorandum of Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to address potential impacts to historic sites. The project is expected to benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near downtown Clinton.