STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 13, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
EXECUTIVE: M. Elizabeth Cedillo-Pereira
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the (1) Amendment No. 6 to the contract agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Whole Air Monitoring Program (Contract No. 582-21-22370, Assistance Listing No. 97.091) to (a) accept additional grant funds in the amount of $449,333.14 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency passed through the TCEQ; and (b) extend the term of the contract agreement for the period June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026; (2) increase of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $449,333.14 in the TCEQ FY23-24 Whole Air Monitoring Program Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of additional funds in an amount not to exceed $449,333.14 in the TCEQ FY23-24 Whole Air Monitoring Program Fund; and (4) execution of the contract agreement with TCEQ and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $449,333.14, from $1,799,771.04 to $2,249,104.18 - Financing: TCEQ FY 23-24 Whole Air Monitoring Program Fund
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BACKGROUND
Since 1967, the City of Dallas has worked with the TCEQ and its predecessor agencies to support clean air monitoring and enforcement of air quality regulations through a set of renewing contracts for services. There are currently three contracts under which TCEQ funds the City’s Ambient Air Monitoring Group to monitor local air quality and to purchase and maintain necessary equipment.
This action addresses Contract No. 582-21-22370, which ensures the monitoring of biological contaminants that could be associated with a bioterrorist attack within Dallas County. The TCEQ supports the Department of Homeland Security National Whole Air Monitoring Network, which was started in Texas during February of 2003. The TCEQ contracts with the City to operate the Whole Air Monitoring Network of whole air samplers at various locations throughout Dallas County. Authorization of this contract amendment will allow for the City to accept TCEQ funds for the period of June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and will enable the City to continue its operation of the Whole Air Monitoring Program. TCEQ reimburses the City of Dallas 100 percent of the costs associated with maintenance of the Program.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 28, 2021, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency passed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Whole Air Monitoring Program for the period of May 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022, by Resolution No. 21-0699.
The Environmental Commission was briefed on the “City of Dallas Regulated Air Quality Programs” on February 11, 2022.
On March 7, 2022, the Environment & Sustainability Committee was briefed on the “Regulatory Air Quality Program” and the “Non-Regulatory Air Quality Programs.”
On August 10, 2022, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency passed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Whole Air Monitoring Program for the period of September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, by Resolution No. 22-1111.
On August 9, 2023, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency passed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Whole Air Monitoring Program for the period of September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, by Resolution No. 23-1058.
On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency passed through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Whole Air Monitoring Program for the period of September 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, by Resolution No. 24-2141.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
TCEQ FY 23-24 Whole Air Monitoring Program Fund |
$449,333.14 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |