4T-02D421234-2_EPA_BIL_Award_to_Charlotte_Co_-_CHNEP.pdf
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This is a Notice of Award document issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 to Charlotte County, Florida, in partnership with the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Partnership (CHNEP). The award funds implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and Strategic Plan through the National Estuary Program, with deliverables including GPRA reporting through EPA NEPORT, data gathering, hydrological modeling, and support for the South Lee County Watershed Initiative and Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Initiative projects. The budget period and project period run concurrently from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027. Expected outcomes include maintaining an informed and engaged CHNEP Management Conference, securing additional federal, state, and non-profit grants for CCMP implementation, and increased participation by NEP mission partners. The award is structured as an augmentation to a previous grant, bringing the total federal funding commitment to $3,639,200.00, with the current action awarding $909,800.00. The recipient must demonstrate commitment by drawing down funds within 21 days of the award mailing date (December 13, 2024) or by not filing a notice of disagreement within the same timeframe.
The award provides 100 percent federal cost-share with no recipient contribution required. The budget allocation includes $23,944 for personnel, $9,098 for fringe benefits, $20,000 for travel, $1,314,600 for contractual services, and $2,271,558 for other direct charges, totaling $3,639,200 in allowable project costs with zero indirect costs. Funding is authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Public Law 117-58, and administered under Clean Water Act Section 320, subject to 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 1500, 40 CFR 33, and 40 CFR 35 Subpart P. The recipient must comply with current EPA general terms and conditions effective October 1, 2024, which supersede previous terms for newly disbursed funds. The award was issued on December 13, 2024, by EPA Grants Management Officer Shantel Shelmon, with ongoing project management through Jennifer Hecker at CHNEP, Jacob Netemeyer as the EPA Project Officer, and Latoria Davis as the EPA Grant Specialist.
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TYPE OF ACTION
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY MAILING DATE
ACH#PAYMENT METHOD:
PROGRAM CODE:
DATE OF AWARDMODIFICATION NUMBER:
GRANT NUMBER (FAIN): 02D42123
ASAP
12/13/2024
Augmentation: Increase 12/18/2024
Assistance Amendment
4T
RECIPIENT TYPE: Send Payment Request to:
RECIPIENT: PAYEE:
County
COUNTY OF CHARLOTTE
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPT.
Contact EPA RTPFC at: rtpfc-grants@epa.gov
18500 Murdock Circle Charlotte County
Port Charlotte, FL 33948-109418500 MURDOCK CIRCLE Ste 423
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948-1068
EIN: 59-6000541
PROJECT MANAGER EPA PROJECT OFFICER EPA GRANT SPECIALIST
Jennifer Hecker 1050 Loveland Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33980 jhecker@chnep.orgEmail:
941-833-6583Phone:
Jacob Netemeyer 61 Forsyth St., S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960 netemeyer.jacob@epa.govEmail:
404-562-9281Phone:
Latoria Davis Grants Management Section 61 Forsyth St SW Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
Davis.Latoria@epa.govEmail:
404-562-9782Phone:
PROJECT TITLE AND EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
National Estuary Program
This action approves an award in the amount of $909,800 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (PL 117-58) to Charlotte County. The recipient will support implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and Strategic Plan to improve water quality, protect the natural habitat and living resources, and support sustainable human uses. The projects proposed for funding via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) will leverage existing efforts. Specifically, the recipient will continue to actively participate in gathering data and supporting modeling and analyses as well as fund integrated ground and surface water models to improve decision-making with regards to hydrological restoration projects. Currently, these include the South Lee County Watershed Initiative and the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Initiative projects. supplemental action is to approve Coastal and Heartland NEP FY 2025 BIL award in the amount of $909,800. The anticipated deliverables include GPRA Reporting through the EPA NEPORT. The expected outcomes include fully informed and engaged CHNEP Management Conference, Other federal, state, and non-profit grants obtained to funding CCMP implementation and Increased participation by NEP mission partners. The intended beneficiaries include the citizens of the State of Florida.
BUDGET PERIOD PROJECT PERIOD TOTAL BUDGET PERIOD COST TOTAL PROJECT PERIOD COST
10/01/2022 - 09/30/2027 10/01/2022 - 09/30/2027 $ 3,639,200.00 $ 3,639,200.00
NOTICE OF AWARD
Based on your Application dated 10/31/2022 including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $ 909,800.00. EPA agrees to cost-share 100.00% of all approved budget period costs incurred, up to and not exceeding total federal funding of $ 3,639,200.00. Recipient's signature is not required on this agreement. The recipient demonstrates its commitment to carry out this award by either: 1) drawing down funds within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date; or 2) not filing a notice of disagreement with the award terms and conditions within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. If the recipient disagrees with the terms and conditions specified in this award, the authorized representative of the recipient must furnish a notice of disagreement to the EPA Award Official within 21 days after the EPA award or amendment mailing date. In case of disagreement, and until the disagreement is resolved, the recipient should not draw down on the funds provided by this award/amendment, and any costs incurred by the recipient are at its own risk. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments.
ISSUING OFFICE (GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE) AWARD APPROVAL OFFICE
ORGANIZATION / ADDRESSORGANIZATION / ADDRESS
U.S. EPA, Region 4 61 Forsyth Street Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
U.S. EPA, Region 4, Water Division R4 - Region 4 61 Forsyth Street SW Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DATEDigital signature applied by EPA Award Official Shantel Shelmon - Grants Management Officer 12/13/2024
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EPA Funding Information
FUNDS FORMER AWARD THIS ACTION AMENDED TOTAL
EPA Amount This Action $ 2,729,400 $ 909,800 $ 3,639,200
EPA In-Kind Amount $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Unexpended Prior Year Balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Other Federal Funds $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Recipient Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
State Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Local Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Other Contribution $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Allowable Project Cost $ 2,729,400 $ 909,800 $ 3,639,200
Assistance Program (CFDA) Statutory Authority Regulatory Authority
66.456 - National Estuary Program Clean Water Act: Sec. 320 & Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (PL 117-58)
2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 1500, 40 CFR 33 and 40 CFR 35 Subpart P
Fiscal Site Name Req No FY Approp.
Code Budget
Organization PRC Object Class Site/Project Cost
Organization Obligation / Deobligation
$ 909,800--4154000B89X7604T00RRBSD252504TC5007-
$ 909,800
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Budget Summary Page
Table A - Object Class Category (Non-Construction)
Total Approved Allowable Budget Period Cost
1. Personnel $ 23,944
2. Fringe Benefits $ 9,098
3. Travel $ 20,000
4. Equipment $ 0
5. Supplies $ 0
6. Contractual $ 1,314,600
7. Construction $ 0
8. Other $ 2,271,558
9. Total Direct Charges $ 3,639,200
10. Indirect Costs: 0.00 % Base N/A $ 0
11. Total (Share: Recipient ______ % Federal ______ %) $ 3,639,2000.00 100.00
12. Total Approved Assistance Amount $ 3,639,200
13. Program Income $ 0
14. Total EPA Amount Awarded This Action $ 909,800
15. Total EPA Amount Awarded To Date $ 3,639,200
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Administrative Conditions
The Following Administrative Terms and Conditions Have Been Updated:
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The General Terms and Conditions of this agreement are updated in accordance with the link below. However, these updated conditions apply solely to the funds added with this amendment and any previously awarded funds not yet disbursed by the recipient as of the award date of this amendment. The General Terms and Conditions cited in the original award or prior funded amendments remain in effect for funds disbursed by the recipient prior to the award date of this amendment.
The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at: https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-general-terms-and-conditions-effective-october-1-2024-or-later
These terms and conditions are binding for disbursements and are in addition to or modify the assurances and certifications made as a part of the award and the terms, conditions, or restrictions cited throughout the award.
The EPA repository for the general terms and conditions by year can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/grants/grant-terms-and-conditions#general.
https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-general-terms-and-conditions-effective-october-1-2023-or-later https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-general-terms-and-conditions-effective-october-1-2023-or-later https://www.epa.gov/grants/grant-terms-and-conditions https://www.epa.gov/grants/grant-terms-and-conditions
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Programmatic Conditions
All Programmatic Conditions Remain the Same.
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