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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability
Grantee: County of Cook
Grantor: U.S. EPA, Region 5
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: For new air monitoring equipment to replace existing filter-based Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) air quality monitors with monitors that will provide 24/7, real-time reporting of air quality concentrations.
Grant Amount: $331,500.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2023 - 3/31/2025
Fiscal Impact: FY2024 $331,500
Accounts: Will be issued by Budget Office Upon Board Approval.
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The Department operates air quality monitors as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s national air quality network. These funds will be used to replace existing filter-based monitors or otherwise enhance existing monitors to provide 24/7, real-time reporting of air quality concentrations. Specifically, CCDES will acquire six T640 monitors, one T640x monitor, and three T703 monitors.
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