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

The City of Vallejo's Water Department Division received a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement award from EPA Region 9 under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. This award provides full federal funding to support the environmental remediation and revitalization of two target areas: Mare Island and the Downtown Waterfront in Vallejo, California. The recipient will conduct comprehensive environmental assessment and cleanup planning activities, including conducting 11 Phase I and 12 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), developing 6 site-specific cleanup plans and alternatives analyses, and developing 3 planning documents to guide brownfields redevelopment.

In addition to technical assessment work, the recipient will direct a qualified environmental professional to conduct all environmental site activities through competitive procurement and will execute significant community engagement and involvement efforts, including 12 community meetings. The recipient will also submit quarterly progress reports through the EPA's Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) to document interim progress and final accomplishments. No subawards are included in this cooperative agreement. This project is designed to benefit residents, business owners, and stakeholders throughout Vallejo and surrounding areas in Solano County, California.

This agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $500,000. 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:this project aims to revitalize two target areas, mare island and the downtown waterfront, through comprehensive environmental assessment, cleanup and reuse planning activities. Further, the recipient anticipates conducting 11 phase i and 12 phase II environmental site assessments, holding 12 community meetings, developing 6 site-specific cleanup plans/analysis of brownfield cleanup alternatives, developing 3 planning documents to initiate brownfields revitalization, and submitting 16 quarterly reports. Work conducted under this agreement will benefit the residents, business owners, and stakeholders in and near vallejo, california.