Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko, Steve Gallardo

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49. AGREEMENT WITH U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO ADMINISTER STATE CLEAN DIESEL GRANT PROGRAM Approve an agreement between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maricopa County through the Air Quality Department (MCAQD) in the not-to-exceed amount of $422,011. This agreement is funded by a grant from the EPA, Award ID# DS-98T86201, which provides full federal funding in the amount of $422,011. The Agreement and budget are effective until September 30, 2026, per the EPA award letter. Project budgets are applied annually. This agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of this agreement and any attachments. The FY2026 MCAQD composite indirect rate of 36.81% will be applied to the direct charges of $49,578. The indirect costs of administering this grant is $17,521, and is allowable and fully recoverable. An amount of up to $354,912 from this award will be passed through to a sub awardee(s) for vehicle replacement or retrofit during the state grant period until September 30, 2026. This Agreement is funded with Federal Funds, Assistance Listing number: # 66.040 State Clean Diesel Grant Program (B). The grant award is reoccurring and has been awarded to the department since 2016. The cash or in-kind match requirement is not applicable, indirect cost is fully recoverable, ongoing cash contribution is not applicable. The grant award is not a mandated function but provides a benefit to the citizens by supporting grant, rebate, and loan programs which are designed to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. The grant award is non-competitively bid. There are no costs that will need to be absorbed by the department’s operating budget. Grant revenues are not local revenues for the purpose of the constitutional expenditure limitation; therefore, expenditures of these revenues are not prohibited by the budget law. A budget adjustment is not required. (C-85-26-006-X-00)