HomeMy WebLinkAboutMO #2719MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2719
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AN EPA
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME
WHEREAS, the EPA is requesting applications for projects that support and/or
create model state, tribal, local, and territorial government activities that lead to measurable
environmental or public health results in communities disproportionately burdened by
environmental harms and risks; and
WHEREAS, these projects will help transform disadvantaged and underserved
communities into healthy, thriving communities capable of addressing the environmental and
public health challenges they have historically faced, as well as current and future challenges;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah proposes a three-year, $1 million project with
three primary components — capacity building and community engagement, reducing indoor
toxins and air pollution, and improving community health.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary
to apply for an Environmental Justice Government to Government Grant in the amount of
$1,000,000 for renovations and/or remediation services to improve indoor air quality, disaster
resilience, and energy efficiency in Paducah homes. There is no local match for this grant.
SECTION 2. This order shall be in full force and of ct from and after the date of
its adoption. n
George Bray, ayo
ATT ST:
E ndsay Parish, E'ty Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, April 11, 2023
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, April 11, 2023
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