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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Environment and Sustainability
Grantee: Cook County
Grantor: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Brownfield Coalition Assessment grant will help Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (CCDES) evaluate brownfield sites of target areas in the County’s south suburbs to help ensure the health and safety of residents, eliminate costly barriers to land redevelopment, and attract new jobs and services to disadvantaged communities.
Grant Amount: $1,200,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2025 - 9/30/2029
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: NA
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (CCDES) respectfully requests Board authorization to accept a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to support brownfield redevelopment efforts. Grant funding will be used to conduct environmental site assessments that identify potential contamination, inform redevelopment strategies, and mitigate risks associated with land reuse. These activities aim to improve public health, remove obstacles to redevelopment, and stimulate economic revitalization in southern Cook County by attracting private investment, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life for local communities.
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