Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program: Climate and Air Quality Planning Competition requesting funds in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Ysleta International Port of Entry and Santa Fe Railyard Project Development Study; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary for the proper submission of said application; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary to accept a grant resulting from said application, after consultation with the City Attorney’s Office; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents related to a grant resulting from the application, including, but not limited to, revisions to the project scope, revisions that increase, decrease or de-obligate program funds, revisions to the operation plan, and documents to reject, amend, correct, and/or terminate the grant; and to explore funding sources and partnerships that leverage the strength of said application and any grant resulting from said application.

Committee

City Council

Introduced

May 6, 2024

On agenda

May 21, 2024

Where it was heard

City Council May 21, 2024 Approve Pass

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