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Draft DRCOG Letter of Support
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Summary and Background Information:
Denver Regional Council of Local Governments is preparing a Notice of Intent to Participate in a national grant for municipalities and air pollution control agencies. The proposal seeks to:
• Tackle damaging climate pollution while supporting the creation of good jobs and lowering energy costs for families.
• Accelerate work to address environmental injustice and empower community-driven solutions in overburdened neighborhoods.
• Deliver cleaner air by reducing harmful air pollution in places where people live, work, play and go to school.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Jim Tolbert, Assistant City Manager
Staff Member Presenting: Dr Rosemarie Russo, CD
Financial Impact: If funded, the grant will provide needed funds for implementing EPAc recommendations outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan
Funding Source: EPA
Staff Recommendation: Staff supports this notice of intent to participate and subsequent grant submittal.