ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Colorado Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is providing notice that it intends to apply for funding from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to capitalize the Colorado Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund.  If awarded, these funds will be used to fund environmental cleanup activities at brownfields properties around the state.  The grant will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency on October 12th.  For questions or to review/comment on the draft contact Dan Scheppers, Brownfields Coordinator, at 303-692-3398.

CITY OF LAKEWOOD'S BROWNFIELDS SUPPORT PROGRAM

Construction, renovation, transfer, or reuse of commercial or industrial property is sometimes hindered by real or perceived environmental issues. The Lakewood Environmental Assessment Support Program can help you fund environmental investigation costs. The program can help you obtain the professional assistance necessary to identify potential concerns and overcome environmental hurdles that may stand in your way

.Alleviate Environmental Concerns at Your Property

• The Lakewood Environmental Assessment Support Program can help fund work necessary to obtain a regulatory "No Further Action" determination from the State of Colorado.
• Environmental investigation activities (Phase I and Phase II) are eligible.
• Remedial planning and risk assessments necessary to address site conditions are eligible.

Cost Savings for Qualifying Sites

• The City of Lakewood has pre-negotiated rates with a select group of environmental specialists.
• These pre-negotiated rates are available to qualifying owners, developers, purchasers, and tenants of properties located within Lakewood's city limits.

It's Easy to Use!

• Simple application.
• Decisions on credit applications typically made in 30 days or less.
• Information and technical assistance are available.

A Win-Win Opportunity!

• A cost effective way to accomplish your environmental assessment work.
• An actual or perceived environmental hazard is mitigated.
• An economic or community benefit is realized.

Grants & Flexible Credit Terms are Available

• Based on your application, the City of Lakewood can provide you access to the program's Environmental Consultants Network or engage cost-effective environmental specialist on your behalf.
• Based on your application, financial support may include grants, flexible credit terms or some combination.