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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
AN FINAL APPLICATION TO THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR A
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY GRANT PROGRAM
FOR FUNDING RELATED TO PLANNING, MONITORING
AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS FOR MITIGATION
OF 1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE FROM GROUNDWATER
WELLS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF FRESNO
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, during 2014, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)
adopted and has the responsibility for the administration of the Groundwater
Sustainability Grant Program which is identified in the California Water Code section
79706 (a) et. seq., which establishes the necessary guidelines for grants, loans, for
projects that prevent or cleanup the contamination of groundwater that serves as a
drinking water source, and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of submitting an application to fund said projects,
and
WHEREAS, the SWRCB requires that the governing body of the applicant submit
a resolution designating an authorized representative or his designee to execute the
loan application to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the City of Fresno
as follows:
1. The Council of the City of Fresno, California, authorizes the submittal of
applications to the SWRCB for the Groundwater Sustainability Grant Program for a
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Date Adopted: 04/06/2017
Date Approved. 04/06/2017
Effective Date: 04/06/2017
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grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for Planning, Monitoring and Implementation project
activities of the City's Groundwater Wells, provided that: (i) the City shall not be bound
under the applications, nor shall City accept or be deemed to have accepted the
Groundwater Sustainability Grant Program referenced in the application, absent City
Council approval of grant terms and conditions that are consistent with Groundwater
Sustainability Grant Program requirements and all constitutional and local law
requirements, which terms and conditions shall be contained in written contract prior to
approval as to form by the Office of the City Attorney, (ii) the applications do not and
shall not be deemed to constitute a certification or opinion by the Office of City Attorney
as to any matter embraced therein, (iii) the City's legal authority, liability and obligation
under any program grant agreement is subject to constitutional and local law
requirements, this resolution and pledged, segregated revenue sources identified and
appropriated under the agreement.
2. The City DPU Director designee(s) thereof are authorized and empowered
to execute the application in the name of the City.
3. The Office of the City Attorney is authorized to execute program related
certifications, assurances and opinions.
4. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the City certifies it has legal authority
to participate in the grant program with the State.
5, Nothing in this resolution binds or obligates the City's general fund, taxing
authority, or borrowing power.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing
resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held
on the 6th day of April , 2017.
AYES Baines, Bredefeld, Caprioglio, Chavez, Soria, Olivier
NOES None
ABSENT Brandau
ABSTAIN None
Mayor Approval: April loth , 2017
Mayor Approval/No Return: N/A , 2017
Mayor Veto: N/A , 2017
Council Override Vote: N/A 2017
APPROVED AS TO FORM- YVONNE SPENCE, CMC
DOUGLAS T. SLOAN City Clerk
City Attorney
By:
By:
Amanda Freeman Date
Deputy
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SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUP Y R��h WWW OPROVAL OR VETO
At the Council meeting of 4/6/17, Council adopted the attached Resolution No. 2017-96,
entitled, A resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, authorizing
submittal of an final application to the State Water Resources Control Board for a
Groundwater Sustainability Grant Program for funding related to planning, monitoring
and implementation projects for mitigation of 1,2,3-Trichloroproane from groundwater
wells located throughout the City of Fresno in the amount of$1,000,000 and
authorizing the execution of documents, General Administration item 3-A, ID#17-449, by
the following vote:
Ayes Caprioglio, Chavez, Baines III, Bredefeld, Olivier and Soria
Noes: None
Absent: Brandau
Recused: None
Please indicate either your formal approval or veto by completing the following sections and
executing and dating your action. Please file the completed memo with the Clerk's office on
or before April 17, 2017. In computing the ten day period required by Charter, the first day
has been excluded and the tenth day has been included unless the 101" day is a Saturday,
Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has also been excluded. Failure to file this memo with
the Clerk's office within the required time limit shall constitute approval of the ordinance,
resolution or action, and it shall take effect without the Mayor's signed approval.
Thank you.
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APPROVED/NO RETURN:
or the following reasons: (Written objections are required by Charter; attach
additional sheets if necessary.)
Date
Lee Brand, Mayor-
COUNCIL OVERRIDE ACTION: Date:
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Absent
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