Environmental Protection Commission - 06.18.26

The Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission meeting held on June 18, 2026, focused primarily on environmental quality and redevelopment initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation by Allison Amram, the Brownfield Coordinator, who detailed the county's brownfield program that incentivizes cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites. The program supports economic development, affordable housing, and community revitalization through voluntary cleanup agreements and tax incentives, with several ongoing and completed projects highlighted, including significant increases in property values post-redevelopment. Additionally, Dr. Valerie Harwood presented on microbial source tracking research funded in part by the EPC, which aids in identifying sources of water contamination to improve water quality management. The meeting also featured a report on the 25th Clean Air Fair, emphasizing community engagement and partnerships but did not include specific contract awards or RFPs. No direct votes on procurement actions were recorded during the session.