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AGENDA ITEM: Grant Acceptance with Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy for the 2026 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant
DEPARTMENT: Aviation
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, August 13, 2026 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2026-6962
Motion to accept the 2026 EGLE Grant for PFAS Response Activities - Oakland County
International Airport in an amount not to exceed $327,600.00, for a period through December 31,
2027; further, authorize the Chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners to execute the
grant contract. Further, acceptance of this grant does not obligate the County to any future
commitment and continuation of this program is contingent upon continued future levels of grant
funding.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Grant Yolanda Smith Charles
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has awarded Oakland
County Department of Aviation (Oakland County International Airport) Grant Contract No. PTK-
PFAS 2026 the grant to continue the work to investigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
that has been ongoing since 2019 to further determine the nature and extent of PFAS impacts in
groundwater on and off Airport property. Additionally, the grant will provide for the transition of one
aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) vehicle equipped with AFFF for the use of fluorine-free foam
(F3). The subsurface investigation will consist of the advancement of five (5) soil borings, installation
of five (5) new permanent monitoring wells, and groundwater sampling of five (5) new monitoring
wells, plus groundwater sampling from each new and existing monitoring well.
The total project cost and award total is $327,660.00. No local match is required.
The target date for project completion is December 31, 2027.
The Airport Committee has reviewed the project and recommends acceptance of the grant contract.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Cheryl Bush, Director Aviation
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 8/13/2026
AGENDA DEADLINE: 07/30/2026 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2026-07-22 Oakland County Airport Grant
2. Grant Review Sign-Off
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2026-08-06 Economic Development & Infrastructure - Recommend to Board
2026-08-13 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Penny Luebs
Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Michael Spisz, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward
(16)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Gingell, Philip Weipert (2)
Passed
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PFAS Airport Grant Agreement Between the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Oakland County
This Grant Agreement (Agreement) is made between the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Remediation and Redevelopment Division (State), and Oakland
County (Grantee).
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding in exchange for work to be performed for the
project named below. Legislative appropriation of funds for grant assistance is set forth PA87 of 2021.
This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.
Project Information:
Project Name: Grant for PFAS Response Activities – Oakland County Airport
Amount of Grant: $327,660 % of Grant State 100 / % of Grant Federal 0
Start Date (executed by EGLE): 8/1/2026 End Date: 12/31/2027
Grantee Contact Information:
Name and Title: Cheryl Bush, Manager of Aviation
Organization: Oakland County Airports
Address: 6500 Patterson Parkway
City, State and Zip Code: Waterford, MI 48327
Phone Number: 248-285-8039
Email Address: bushc@oakgov.com
SIGMA Vendor Number: CV0048080
State Contact Information:
Name and Title: Ira Adolphues, Geologist
Division/ Office: Remediation and Redevelopment Division
Address: 27700 Donald Court
City, State and Zip Code: Warren, MI 48092
Phone Number: 586-295-6682
Email Address: adolphuesi@michigan.gov
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The individuals signing below certify by their signatures that they are authorized to sign this Agreement
on behalf of their agencies and that the parties will fulfill the terms of this Agreement, including any
attached appendices, as set forth herein.
For the Grantee:
Signature Name and Title Date
For the State:
Signature Name and Title Date
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I. Project Scope
This Agreement and its appendices constitute the entire Agreement between the State and the
Grantee and may be modified only by written agreement between the State and the Grantee.
(A) The scope of this project is limited to the activities specified in Appendix A and such activities as are
authorized by the State under this Agreement. Any change in project scope requires prior written
approval in accordance with Section III, Changes, in this Agreement.
(B) By acceptance of this Agreement, the Grantee commits to complete the project identified in
Appendix A within the time period allowed for in this Agreement and in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
II. Agreement Period
Upon signature by the State, this Agreement shall be effective from the start date until the end date on
page 1 of this Agreement. The State shall have no responsibility to provide funding to the Grantee for
project work performed except between the start date and the end date specified on page 1.
Expenditures made by the Grantee prior to the start date or after the end date of this Agreement are not
eligible for payment under this Agreement.
III. Changes
Any changes to this Agreement shall be requested by the Grantee or the State in writing and
implemented only upon approval in writing by the State. The State reserves the right to deny
requests for changes to this Agreement or its appendices. No changes can be implemented without
approval by the State.
IV. Grantee Deliverables and Reporting Requirements
The Grantee shall submit deliverables and follow reporting requirements specified in Appendix A of
this Agreement.
(A) The Grantee must complete and submit quarterly financial and progress reports according to a
form and format prescribed by the State and must include supporting documentation of eligible
project expenses. These reports shall be due according to the following :
Table 1. Reporting Periods and Due Dates
Reporting Period Due Date
January 1 – March 31 April 30
April 1 – June 30 July 31
July 1 – September 30 Before October 15*
October 1 – December 31 January 31
*Due to the State’s year-end closing procedures, there will be an accelerated due date for the report
covering July 1 – September 30. Advance notification regarding the due date for the quarter ending
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September 30 will be sent to the Grantee. If the Grantee is unable to submit a report in early October
for the quarter ending September 30, an estimate of expenditures through September 30 must be
submitted to allow the State to complete its accounting fo r that fiscal year.
The forms provided by the State shall be submitted to the State Contact at the address on page 1. All
required supporting documentation (invoices, proof of payment, etc.) for expenses must be included
with the report.
The Grantee shall provide a final project report in a format prescribed by the State. The Grantee
must provide a draft final report 45 days prior to the end date of this Agreement. The Grantee shall
submit the final status report, including all supporting documentation for expenses, along with the final
project report and any other outstanding products , within 30 days from the end date of this
Agreement.
V. Grantee Responsibilities
(A) The Grantee agrees to abide by all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, ordinances,
and regulations in the performance of this Agreement.
(B) All local, state, and federal permits, if required, are the responsibility of the Grantee. Award of this
Agreement is not a guarantee of permit approval by the State.
(C) The Grantee shall be solely responsible to pay all applicable taxes and fees, if any, that arise from
the Grantee’s receipt or execution of this Agreement.
(D) The Grantee is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and
coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and other services submitted to the
State under this Agreement. The Grantee shall, with out additional compensation, correct or revise
any errors, omissions, or other deficiencies in drawings, designs, specifications, reports, or other
services.
(E) The State’s approval of drawings, designs, specifications, reports, and incidental work or
materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Grantee of responsibility for the
technical adequacy of the work. The State’s review, approval, a cceptance, or payment for any of the
services shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of
action arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
(F) The Grantee acknowledges that it is a crime to knowingly and willingly file false information with
the State for the purpose of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under this Agreement, and that
any such filing may subject the Grantee, its agents, and/or employees to criminal and civil
prosecution and/or termination of this Agreement.
VI. Use of Material
Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, the Grantee may release information or material
developed under this Agreement, provided it is acknowledged that the State funded all or a portion of
its development.
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The State, and federal awarding agency if applicable, retains a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and
irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, and use in whole or in part, and authorize others to do so, any
copyrightable material or research data submitted under this Agreement whether or not the material is
copyrighted by the Grantee or another person. The Grantee will only submit materials that the State
can use in accordance with this paragraph.
VII. Assignability
The Grantee shall not assign this Agreement or assign or delegate any of its duties or obligations
under this Agreement to any other party without the prior written consent of the State. The State
does not assume responsibility regarding the contractual relationships between the Grantee and any
subcontractor.
VIII. Subcontracts
The State reserves the right to deny the use of any consultant, contractor, associate, or other
personnel to perform any portion of the project. The Grantee is solely responsible for all contractual
activities performed under this Agreement. Further, the State will consider the Grantee to be the sole
point of contact with regard to contractual matters, including payment of any and all charges resulting
from the anticipated grant funds. All subcontractors used by the Grantee in performing the project
shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement and shall be qualified to perform the duties
required.
IX. Nondiscrimination
The Grantee shall comply with the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended,
MCL 37.2101 et seq.; the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended,
MCL 37.1101 et seq.; and all other federal, state, and local fair employment practices and equal
opportunity laws and covenants that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment, to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect t o his or her hire,
tenure, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, or any matter directly or indirectly related to
employment, because of his or her race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight,
marital status, or physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the individual’s ability to perform the
duties of a particular job or position. The Grantee agrees to include in every subcontract entered into
for the performance of this Agreement this covenant not to discriminate in employment. A breach of
this covenant is a material breach of this Agreement.
X. Unfair Labor Practices
The Grantee shall comply with the Employers Engaging in Unfair Labor Practices Act, 1980 PA 278,
as amended, MCL 423.321 et seq.
XI. Digital Accessibility
The Grantee will submit all digital product(s) specifically requested by the State grant administrator in
compliance with federal Web Content Accessibility Guidelines in accordance with the State of
Michigan Digital Standards for the purpose of adding content to one or more State of Michigan
websites.
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XII. Liability
(A) The Grantee, not the State, is responsible for all liabilities as a result of claims, judgments, or
costs arising out of activities to be carried out by the Grantee under this Agreement if the liability is
caused by the Grantee or any employee or agent of the Grantee acting within the scope of their
employment or agency.
(B) Nothing in this Agreement should be construed as a waiver of any governmental immunity by the
Grantee, the State, its agencies, or their employees as provided by statute or court decisions.
XIII. Conflict of Interest
No government employee; member of the legislative, judicial, or executive branches of government;
or member of the Grantee’s Board of Directors, its employees, partner agencies, or their families shall
benefit financially from any part of this Agreement.
XIV. Anti-Lobbying
If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with federal funds, then in accordance with Title 2 of the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,
and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, as appropriate, the Grantee shall comply with Title 18 of
the United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 1913, Lobbying with Appropriated Moneys, commonly
known as the Anti-Lobbying Act, which prohibits the use of all project funds regardless of source, to
engage in lobbying the state or federal government or in litigation against the State. Further, the
Grantee shall require that the language of this assurance be i ncluded in the award documents of all
subawards at all tiers.
If all or a portion of this Agreement is funded with state funds, the Grantee shall not use any of the
grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of lobbying as defined in the State of
Michigan’s lobbying statute, Lobbyists, Lobbying Agents, and Lobbying Activities, 1978 PA 472, as
amended, specifically MCL 4.415(2), which states “Lobbying means communicating directly with an
official of the executive branch of state government or an official in the legislative branch of state
government for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.” The Grantee shall not
use any of the grant funds awarded in this Agreement for the purpose of litigation against the State.
Further, the Grantee shall require that language of this assurance be included in the award
documents of all subawards at all tiers.
XV. Debarment and Suspension
By signing this Agreement, the Grantee certifies that it has checked the federal debarment and
suspension list with the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov
to verify that its agents and subcontractors:
(1) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or the state.
(2) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection
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with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction
or contract under a public transaction, as defined in 45 CFR, Part 1185, Governmentwide
Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement); violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(3) Are not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in subsection (2).
(4) Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement had one or more public
transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
(5) Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other state or federal laws, executive orders,
regulations, and policies governing this program.
XVI. Audit and Access to Records
The State reserves the right to conduct a programmatic and financial audit of the project, and the State
may withhold payment until the audit is satisfactorily completed. The Grantee will be required to
maintain all pertinent records and evidence pertaining to this Agreement, including grant and any
required matching funds, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and other
procedures specified by the State. The State or any of its duly authorized representatives must have
access, upon reasonable notice, to such books, records, documents, and other evidence for the
purpose of inspection, audit, and copying. The Grantee will provide proper facilities for such access
and inspection. All records must be maintained for a minimum of five years after the final payment has
been issued to the Grantee by the State.
XVII. Insurance
(A) The Grantee must maintain insurance or self-insurance that will protect it from claims that may
arise from the Grantee’s actions under this Agreement.
(B) The Grantee must comply with applicable workers’ compensation laws while engaging in activities
authorized under this Agreement.
XVIII. Other Sources of Funding
The Grantee guarantees that any claims for reimbursement made to the State under this Agreement
must not be financed by any source other than the State under the terms of this Agreement. If
funding is received through any other source, the Grantee agrees to delete from the Grantee's billings
or immediately refund to the State the total amount representing such duplication of funding.
XIX. Compensation
(A) A breakdown of costs allowed under this Agreement is identified in Appendix A. The State will pay
the Grantee a total amount not to exceed the amount on page 1 of this Agreement, in accordance with
Appendix A, and only for expenses incurred. All other costs necessary to complete the project are the
sole responsibility of the Grantee.
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(B) Expenses incurred by the Grantee prior to the start date or after the end date of this Agreement are
not allowed under this Agreement unless otherwise specified in Appendix A.
(C) The State will approve payment requests after approval of reports and related documentation as
required under this Agreement.
(D) The State reserves the right to request additional information necessary to substantiate payment
requests.
(E) Payments under this Agreement may be processed by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The
Grantee may register to receive payments by EFT at the SIGMA Vendor Self Service website.
(F) An amount equal to five percent (5%) of the grant award or $16,383 will be withheld by the State
until the project is completed in accordance with Section XIX, Closeout, and Appendix A.
XX. Closeout
(A) A determination of project completion, which may include a site inspection and an audit, shall be
made by the State after the Grantee has met any match obligations, satisfactorily completed the
activities, and provided products and deliverables described in Appendix A.
(B) Upon issuance of final payment from the State, the Grantee releases the State of all claims
against the State arising under this Agreement. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement or by
state law, final payment under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the State’s claims
against the Grantee.
(C) The Grantee shall immediately refund to the State any payments in excess of the costs allowed
by this Agreement.
XXI. Cancellation
This Agreement may be canceled by the State, upon 30 days’ written notice, due to Executive Order,
budgetary reduction, other lack of funding, upon request by the Grantee, or upon mutual agreement
by the State and Grantee. The State may honor requests for just and equitable compensation to the
Grantee for all satisfactory and eligible work completed under this Agreement up until 30 days after
written notice, upon which time all outstanding reports and documents are due to the State and the
State will no longer be liable to pay the Grantee for any further charges to this Agreement.
XXII. Termination
(A) This Agreement may be terminated by the State as follows.
(1) Upon 30 days’ written notice to the Grantee:
a. If the Grantee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
requirements of the authorizing legislation cited on page 1, the rules promulgated
thereunder, or other applicable laws or rules.
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b. If the Grantee knowingly and willingly presents false information to the State for the purpose
of obtaining this Agreement or any payment under this Agreement.
c. If the State finds that the Grantee, or any of the Grantee’s agents or representatives, offered
or gave gratuities, favors, or gifts of monetary value to any official, employee, or agent of the
State in an attempt to secure a subcontract or favorable treat ment in awarding, amending,
or making any determinations related to the performance of this Agreement.
d. If the Grantee or any subcontractor, manufacturer, or supplier of the Grantee appears in the
register of persons engaging in unfair labor practices that is compiled by the Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or its successor.
e. During the 30-day written notice period, the State shall withhold payment for any findings
under subparagraphs a. through d., above, and the Grantee will immediately cease charging
to the grant and stop earning match for the project (if applicable).
(2) Immediately and without further liability to the State if the Grantee, any agent of the Grantee,
or any agent of any subcontract is:
a. Convicted of a criminal offense incident to the application for or performance of a state,
public, or private contract or subcontract.
b. Convicted of a criminal offense, including but not limited to any of the following:
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen
property, or attempting to influence a public employee to breach the ethical conduct
standards for State of Michigan employees.
c. Convicted under state or federal antitrust statutes.
d. Convicted of any other criminal offense that, in the sole discretion of the State, reflects on
the Grantee’s business integrity.
e. Added to the federal or state suspension and debarment list.
(B) If a grant is terminated, the State reserves the right to require the Grantee to repay all or a portion
of funds received under this Agreement.
XXIII. Iran Economic Sanctions Act
By signing this Agreement, the Grantee is certifying that it is not an Iran linked business, and that its
contractors are not Iran linked businesses, as defined in the Iran Economic Sanctions Act,
2012 PA 517, MCL 129.312.
XXV. Quality Assurance/Quality Control
A project-specific Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) must be submitted to the State in accordance
with guidance provided by the State Contact. Monitoring conducted prior to final approval of the QAPP
by the State will not be reimbursed.
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EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability,
political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its program s or
activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Appendix A
Grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Response Activities
Oakland County International Airport
July 21, 2026
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Appendix A
Project Description
This project will continue the work to investigate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at Oakland
County International Airport (PTK or Airport, Facility ID No. 63005342) that has been ongoing since 2019
and will further determine the nature and extent of PFAS impacts in groundwater on and off Airport
property. This project will fulfill the following objectives:
• Testing and Monitoring:
o Identify the presence or absence of PFAS in groundwater on Airport property. In
particular, in the vicinity of the northwestern (i.e., the area located north of Taxiway D
and west of Taxiway M) and northern (i.e., area located north of Taxiway D and
northwest of the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting [ARFF]/Maintenance building) portions of
the airfield. Additionally, in the eastern portion of the property (i.e., grassy area located
east of Airport Road and south of Tubbs Road).
o Identify the presence or absence of PFAS in groundwater off Airport property at 7580
Highland Road, which is in the vicinity of the southwestern corner of PTK property (i.e.,
north of Highland Road and east of Sherwin Court).
o Further determine the nature and extent of PFAS impacts in groundwater off Airport
property in the vicinity of the southeastern corner of PTK property (i.e., the area located
east of Airport Road and north of Northridge Circle).
o Continued monitoring of PFAS impacts in groundwater near the nine (9) known releases
of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) on Airport property and existing off-site
monitoring wells (i.e., MW26-17 and MW26-18) located at 5983 and 6743 Highland
Road.
o Delineate soil impacts at past known AFFF release areas (i.e., suspected source areas); in
particular, grassy areas near MW-5 and MW-8/MW-9.
Appendix A
Grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Response Activities
Oakland County International Airport
July 21, 2026
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• Equipment Cleanout:
o Transition one (1) aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle equipped with AFFF for
the use of fluorine-free foam (F3) (“equipment cleanout and replacement” funding
category).
It is expected that the proposed work will be completed by the end of December 2027, assuming grant
award and executed grant agreement by September 15, 2026.
Contents
This grant application is organized as follows:
• Conceptual site model and background: Pages 3-9
• Work Plan: Pages 10-16
• Schedule: Page 17
• Budget: Page 18
• References: Page 19
Appendix A
Grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Response Activities
Oakland County International Airport
July 21, 2026
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Conceptual Site Model
The Airport is a general aviation and commercial service airport located approximately one (1) mile from
the center of Waterford Township in Oakland County, Michigan. A general layout of the Airport, which
covers approximately 750 acres, is shown in Figure 1, along with the nine (9) known locations where
AFFF was released in the past (1996 to present). The Airport is bounded on the south by State Highway
M-59 (Highland Road), on the west by Williams Lake Road, on the east by Airport Road, and on the north
by Hatchery Road and North Service Drive.
Topography
Topography at the Airport is nearly level and ranges from approximately 960 feet North American
Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) to 996 feet NAVD 88; slightly higher elevations are located in the
south-central portion of Airport property. There is also a topographical gradient to the southeast
towards Clinton River.
Hydrology
The Airport straddles the Pontiac Lake-Huron River, Loon Lake-Clinton River, and Pontiac Creek-Clinton
River watersheds. The western portion of the airfield is located within the Pontiac Lake-Huron River
watershed, a 21 square mile subwatershed of the Woodruff Creek-Huron River watershed, which drains
into Lake Erie (via the Huron River). The northern portion of the airfield is located in the Loon Lake-
Clinton River watershed, a 26 square mile subwatershed of the Stony Creek-Clinton River watershed,
which drains into Lake St. Clair (via the Clinton River). Lastly, the southern portion of the airfield is in the
Pontiac Creek-Clinton River watershed, a 48 square mile subwatershed of the Stony Creek-Clinton River
watershed, which again drains into Lake St. Clair (via the Clinton River).
Surface water bodies in close proximity (i.e., within a 1-mile radius) to the Airport include Clinton River
to the southeast, Clam Lake (northeast), Huntoon Lake (northeast), Lake Goodrich (south), Lotus Lake
(north), Pontiac Lake (west), Watkins Lake (southeast), White Horse Lake (south), and Williams Lake
(north).
According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) records, average annual
precipitation at the Airport is about 30 inches. All stormwater runoff from PTK’s property is conveyed by
catch basins and storm sewer drains to the Airport’s oil/water separator (located near the southern
Appendix A
Grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Response Activities
Oakland County International Airport
July 21, 2026
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property boundary along Highland Road) and storm effluent is subsequently discharged into the
Wilmont Relief Drain at Outfall 001 (see black triangle on Figure 1).
Geology
According to the Farrand and Bell (1982) and Leverett and Taylor (1951), Quaternary geology (or surficial
geology) in the vicinity of the Airport consists of the glacial deposits comprised of glacial outwash sand
and gravel overlain by postglacial alluvium (Farrand and Bell, 1982 and Leverett and Taylor, 1951). The
outwash channel is known as the Drayton Gravel Plain. Bedrock geology underlying the Drayton Gravel
Plan is the Coldwater Shale, which is a Mississippian-age geologic formation that is composed
predominantly of gray to bluish-gray shale that underlies much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Drayton Gravel Plain, where Oakland County International Airport is located, is a distinct outwash
plain bounded and separated from adjacent areas by morainic ridges. It is separated from the
Commerce Gravel Plain to the south by a ridge extending northwestward from Orchard Lake to White
Lake, and from the Oxford Gravel Plain to the north by another ridge extending eastward from the
village of Clarkston.
Geologically, the Drayton Gravel Plain was formed primarily by meltwater from the retreating Saginaw
ice lobe. This origin is reflected in its present day topography, which slopes southeasterly from the
Saginaw lobe's moraine toward the Clinton River. The Clinton River forms the southeastern boundary of
the gravel plain and served as the principal drainage pathway for glacial meltwater.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS; no
known as the Natural Resource Conservation Service [NRCS]), unconsolidated material at the Airport
consists of soil associated with the Blount-Oshtemo-Houghton Association, which states the soil in this
part of Oakland County are deep, very poorly and well drained loamy and organic soils on depressional
to steep topography. They have low to very high available water capacity, and rapid permeability (USDA
SCS, 1981).
Furthermore, soil borings advanced during recent investigations show that the geology consists of
mostly brown or gray fine to coarse grained sand, with some interbedded layers of silty sand, clayey
sand, silt, and clay. Bedrock geology was not encountered in any advanced boring.
Appendix A
Grant for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Response Activities
Oakland County International Airport
July 21, 2026
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Hydrogeology
Groundwater is relatively shallow, with saturation starting at approximately eight (8) feet below ground
surface (bgs). Saturation was observed at a deeper depth in MW-14, with a depth to water
measurement of approximately 35.5 feet bgs; however, MW-14 is located within the topographically
higher portion of the Airport. Overall, groundwater elevations range from approximately 964.5 to 949.5
feet NAVD 88. Soil borings conducted as part of site investigation activities at PTK have been drilled up
to 50 feet bgs, which show the aquifer extends to at least that depth in the vicinity of the Airport. Static
water level measurements from monitoring wells at the Airport show groundwater flow is primarily to
the south, with a slight southeasterly component as shown on Figure 2.
Summary of Groundwater PFAS Impacts
The groundwater investigations completed to date were performed both on and off Airport property;
particularly, near the known AFFF release areas (i.e., on PTK property) and off PTK property at 5983
Highland Road and 6743 Highland Road. Results from these investigations indicated the presence of
PFAS in groundwater in these areas; specifically, PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFBS, PFHxA, and PFNA (see Figure
3). However, the detections of PFHxA were under respective Part 201 drinking water criterion. Previous
groundwater investigations also suggest the following observations:
• PFHxS is the most commonly detected PFAS in groundwater at PTK.
• Analytical results indicate that MW-8 and MW-9, located near the ARFF/Maintenance building,
and MW-5, located south of Taxiway D and east of Taxiway H, have the highest concentrations
of PFAS.
• PFAS impacts have been detected in groundwater monitoring wells installed along the Airport’s
southern boundary.
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Data Gaps
The following data gaps currently exist at PTK:
• PFAS impacts in groundwater off Airport property in the vicinity of the southeastern corner of
PTK property have not been fully delineated.
• Potential PFAS sources upgradient of the Airport have not been fully investigated; especially,
along the northern property boundary.
These data gaps will be addressed by scope of work detailed in the Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation
(Task 2) and Groundwater Monitoring Well Sampling (Task 3) portion of grant funding under this grant
request.
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Figure 1. Past AFFF Release Locations at Oakland County International Airport.
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Figure 2. Potentiometric Groundwater Map Showing Flow to the South-Southeast (June 2023). As approximated by ASTI (ASTI, 2024).
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Figure 3. Regulated PFAS Analytical Results for Onsite Groundwater Samples (June 2023) and Off-Site Groundwater Samples (March 2026) (ng/L or ppt).
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Work Plan
The work plan for the requested funding is presented below, separated into two parts: testing grant
funding and equipment cleanout grant funding.
Testing Grant Funding Work Plan
The purpose of the requested grant funding for sampling is to determine the absence or presence of
potential PFAS impacts in groundwater in the northern, northwestern, and eastern portions of the
Airport and in the off-site property adjacent to the southwestern portion of Airport property.
Additionally, grant funds will be used to further delineate PFAS impacts in groundwater detected in the
vicinity of the southeastern corner of PTK property. Grant funding is also requested for the continued
monitoring of PFAS impacts in groundwater near the nine (9) known AFFF release areas on Airport
property and observed PFAS impacts at off-site monitoring wells located south of Airport property. The
scope of work to be completed is summarized below.
Task 1. Quality Assurance Project Plan and Sampling Plan (Grant Administration)
A quality assurance project plan (QAPP) will be prepared describing the data quality objectives for the
sampling effort, as well as the data quality assurance measures to be taken during sampling to ensure
that the data are accurate and reliable. A field sampling plan will be prepared describing the sampling
work to be performed, reflecting any modifications made to the plan between this application and
implementation of the work. Other pre-field work will be completed under this task as well, including
coordination of utility clearances, preparation of a health and safety plan, and coordination of field
activities with Airport operations. The QAPP will be submitted to EGLE for review and approval prior to
the commencement of any monitoring activities under this grant.
Task 2. Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation (Investigation and Sampling)
This second phase of the investigation will include the advancement of soil borings, installation of new
permanent monitoring wells, and groundwater sampling on and off Airport property (Figure 4). The
Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation work will consist of the advancement of five (5) soil borings,
installation of five (5) new permanent monitoring wells, and the groundwater sampling of the five new
monitoring wells as shown on Figure 4 (see wells labelled MW #1 through MW #5). One (1) groundwater
sample will be collected from each monitoring well, for a total of five (5) groundwater samples.
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Figure 4. Proposed and Existing Monitoring Well Sampling Locations at PTK.
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All sampling performed under this scope of work will be performed in accordance with EGLE PFAS
sampling guidance and applicable LimnoTech standard operating procedures. Samples will be submitted
for PFAS analysis via United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 1633 or EPA
Method 8327 to either SGS North America or Eurofins for analysis. The final lab selection will be made
based on ability to measure all required analytes, ability to achieve necessary method detection limits,
ability to meet required turnaround time, and cost. All results will be submitted to EGLE upon receipt
from the lab.
If permission (i.e., access) to install the two (2) off-site monitoring wells is denied or is not obtained
within an acceptable timeframe, these wells will be relocated and converted to onsite wells (i.e.,
installed on Airport property likely along the northern property boundary).
Task 3. Groundwater Monitoring Well Sampling (Investigation and Sampling)
This task will include supplemental groundwater sampling and the collection of static waters levels from
monitoring wells that were installed during previous investigations at PTK (Figure 4). Specifically, one (1)
full set of groundwater samples will be collected from the twenty-four (24) existing groundwater
monitoring wells (i.e., one [1] groundwater sample per well) and one (1) full round of static water levels
will be collected. These data are intended to verify groundwater flow direction, assess groundwater
impacts, and detect plume movement, if any.
Again, all sampling performed under Task 3 will be performed in accordance with EGLE PFAS sampling
guidance and applicable LimnoTech standard operating procedures. Samples will be submitted for PFAS
analysis using EPA Method 1633 or EPA Method 8327 to the same lab that was selected for Task 2
samples.
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Task 4. Soil Sampling in AFFF Release Areas (Inspection and Sampling)
Under this task, soil borings and discrete soil sampling will be performed in the vicinity of the a few of
the known AFFF release areas (Figure 5); specifically, in the grassy area near MW-5 (located south of
Taxiway D and east of Taxiway H) and the grassy areas near MW-8 and MW-9 (located in vicinity of the
ARFF/Maintenance building). The exact number and location of proposed soil borings will depend on the
budget remaining following completion of Task 2 and Task 3. However, it is anticipated that the source
area delineation will likely include the following elements:
• Advancement of at least twelve (12) soil borings. Again, the exact number and location of these
borings, and perhaps additional borings, will depend on budgetary constraints.
• Soil borings will be advanced to a depth of approximately twelve (12) feet bgs or until top of
saturation is encountered, whichever is shallower.
• Soil samples will be collected at the following approximate intervals:
o Shallow soil sample – 0’-1’ bgs;
o Intermediate soil sample – 5’-6’ bgs; and
o Deep soil sample – immediately above the top of saturation (approximately 10’-11’ bgs).
Again, all sampling performed under Task 4 will be performed in accordance with EGLE PFAS sampling
guidance and applicable LimnoTech standard operating procedures. Samples will be submitted for PFAS
analysis using EPA Method 1633 to the same lab that was selected for Task 2 and Task 3 samples.
Task 5. Data Review, Mapping, and Reporting (Grant Administration)
Under this task, data generated from field sampling activities will be compiled, undergo quality
assurance review, and mapped. A final report will be prepared describing all field activities completed
under the grant and presenting the data and findings with text, tables, and figures. Thirty (30) days prior
to the end date of the grant agreement, a draft final report will be provided to EGLE for review and
comment. The final report, incorporating EGLE’s comments (if any), will be submitted to EGLE within
thirty (30) days from the end date of the agreement.
Task 6. Grant Management, Quarterly Status Reports (Grant Administration)
This task includes work necessary to manage the grant, including coordination and communication with
EGLE personnel regarding field activities, preparation of quarterly status reports, and meetings with
EGLE and other stakeholders (including preparation of presentation materials for those meetings).
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Figure 5. Proposed Soil Boring and Soil Sampling Areas at PTK.
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Equipment Cleanout Grant Funding Work Plan
Requested grant funding for equipment cleanout in the transition to F3 use will be used towards
removing AFFF from the foam tanks of PTK’s 2019 Oshkosh Striker 4x4 vehicle that has a water tank
capacity of 1,500 gallons and a foam tank capacity of 210 gallons.
Task 7. ARFF Vehicle Cleanout Implementation
PTK plans to use an experienced F3 transition contractor to remove AFFF from the ARFF vehicle that can
meet the requirements defined in this work approach. Taplin Group was initially selected to perform the
work; however, PTK plans to reach out to other F3 transition contractors and airports that have
undertaken F3 transitions before deciding on a contractor to perform the work. Regardless of who is
selected, all work will need to be in accordance with the following approach.
The transition to F3 will include both the bumper turret and handline hose. A multiple-rinse procedure
with post-rinse testing to verify the level of PFAS removed will be requested. Rinsing fluids for the
process will be asked to be free from any detectable concentrations of Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA) listed hazardous substances. All rinse water used for
this process will need to be collected and treated for the removal of PFAS prior to offsite discharge, with
certifiable removal requested prior to an offsite discharge that meets applicable federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. Taplin Group proposed use of the PFASigator technology developed by
Enspired Solutions using photoactivated reductive defluorination (PRD) to break down PFAS molecules
from rinse and other waste generated by the rinsing process. AFFF concentrate removed from the truck
was also proposed to be sent for offsite destruction which included documentation verifying the
destruction of the concentrate by disposal facility staff. Should a different contractor be selected to
perform the work, a similar process will be requested using a destructive technology to breakdown PFAS
in rinse and offsite disposal of AFFF removed from the ARFF vehicle. The contractor selected for the
work will be responsible for the offsite discharge including the coordination for applicable permitting
that may be needed.
Contractors will be asked for details about the estimated volume of waste that will be generated
requiring off-site disposal. This will include rinse water, rinse water sediments, slurry, filter media, etc.
as well as waste streams generated during demobilization/rinsing of the technology equipment. Should
replacement of a vehicle component be needed to achieve a mass reduction in detected PFAS
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compounds, the contractor will be asked to provide a list of anticipated vehicle components for grant
reimbursement consideration at the discretion of EGLE.
Use of a laboratory certified by the U.S. EPA using Method 1633A in analyzing the removal of PFAS from
the waste stream will be requested. For implementation of the work, secondary containment of all
equipment containing contaminated media, products, or waste will be required. Any temporary storage
of contaminated materials during the rinsing process will be required to be in closable containers.
After the process to remove AFFF is complete, testing for the absence of PFAS compounds from the
ARFF vehicle will be requested for both the bumper turret and handline hoses. An overview for inclusion
in the final report will be requested summarizing the entire effort including details of mobilization, the
approach used to remove AFFF, the method to dispose of waste, and the sampling results of rinse
material prior to disposal. Documentation of the sampling to determine how much PFAS have been
removed from the ARFF vehicle and the process to equip the vehicle with F3 will also be included.
Task 6 will also include the completion of the survey provided by EGLE in capturing information such as
type of foam used, gallons of foam removed, method of rinsing used, and other similar information.
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Schedule
The anticipated schedule for the completion of Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation (Task 2) and
Groundwater Monitoring Well Sampling (Task 3) is presented in the table below, based on the timing of
the notice-to-proceed, subcontractor availability, and weather conditions. This proposed schedule
allows for the completion of Task 2 work while affording sufficient time to implement the additional
sampling event (Task 3).
TASK
3Q2026
(4QFY2026)
4Q2026
(1QFY2027)
1Q2027
(2QFY2027)
2Q2027
(3QFY2027)
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(4QFY2027)
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Grant
Agreement
Finalization
QAPP &
Sampling Plan
Phase 2
Subsurface
Investigation
Groundwater
Monitoring
Well Sampling
(Task 3)
Soil Sampling
in AFFF
Release Areas
Draft Final
Report
Final Report
Truck Cleanout
It is assumed that the grant is awarded and the executed agreement will likely occur by end of 3Q2026.
Due to weather considerations (i.e., snowy conditions), obtaining access, and subcontractor availability,
subsurface investigation work will likely start in 2Q2027; while, the Quality Assurance Project Plan and
Sampling Plan will be completed in 4Q2026. It is expected that the proposed work, including the final
report, will be completed by the end of December 2027.
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Budget
The proposed budget for this work is $327,660. To simplify budgetary needs, activities associated with
Task 1, Task 5, and Task 6 have been combined into one general category/line item (i.e., Grant
Administration). Additionally, activities described in Task 2, Task 3, and Task 4 have also been combined
into one overall category/line item (i.e., Investigation and Sampling). A summary of the budget is
presented below.
TASK
Task
Number Amount
Grant Administration
• Quality Assurance Project Plan and Sampling
Plan (Task 1)
• Data Review, Mapping, and Reporting (Task 5)
• Grant Management and Quarterly Status
Reports (Task 6)
1, 5, 6 $ 33,400
Investigation and Sampling
• Phase 2 Subsurface Investigation (Task 2)
• Groundwater Monitoring Well Sampling (Task 3)
• Soil Sampling in AFFF Release Areas (Task 4)
2, 3, 4 $ 148,960
ARFF Vehicle Cleanout Implementation 7 $ 145,300
Project Total: $ 327,660
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References
Farrand, W.R. and Bell, D.L., 1982. Quaternary Geology of Southern Michigan. Department of Geological
Sciences, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1982. (Farrand and Bell, 1982).
Leverett, F. and Taylor, F.B., 1915. The Pleistocene of Indiana and Michigan and the history of the Great
Lakes: U.S. Geological Survey Monograph 53. January 1915. (Leverett and Taylor, 1951).
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service (SCS) and Michigan State
University of Agricultural Experiment Station, 1981. Soil Association Map of Michigan. Extension
Bulletin E-1550 (File 32.13). December 1981. (USDA SCS, 1981).
GRANT REVIEW SIGN-OFF –Aviation
2026 EGLE Airport PFAS Grant AWD00848
Michigan Dept of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Cheryl Bush (248) 666-5680
Acceptance (Greater than $10,000)
08/04/2026
Please be advised that the captioned grant materials have completed the internal grant review. Below
are the comments returned.
The Board of Commissioners’ liaison committee resolution and grant acceptance package (which
should include this sign-off and the grant agreement/contract with related documentation) should be
downloaded into Civic Clerk to be placed on the agenda(s) of the appropriate Board of Commissioners’
committee(s) for grant acceptance by Board resolution.