HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 19-21 Authorizing Title XVI Grant Application (WRF)RESOLUTION NO. 19-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR A GRANT PURSUANT TO THE
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NATION ACT
(PUBLIC LAW 114-322), FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
PROJECT
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS the United States Bureau of Reclamation ("USBR") is accepting applications
for water recycling projects under Title XVI Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act
(P.L. 114-322) ("Act'), for congressionally approved Title XVI Projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay's ("City's") water reclamation facility project ("Project")
is eligible for the USBR grant funding pursuant to the Act's guidelines and published eligibility
guidelines and
WHEREAS, this City Council ("Council") wishes to authorize and ratify an application
pursuant to the Act for the Project for fiscal year 2021-22; and
WHEREAS, the USBR requires a grant applicant to provide a resolution adopted by
applicant's governing body designating an authorized representative to submit a funding
application and execute an agreement with the USBR for a grant (the `Grant Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, this Council wishes to authorize the City Manager of the City to file the
application with the USBR and to sign such Grant Agreement, and any amendment thereto and
other required documents, on behalf of the City; and
N OW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of City of Morro Bay,
California, as follows:
S ection 1. The City Council of the City of Morro Bay hereby authorizes submittal by
City of Morro Bay to USBR of a grant application for the Water Reclamation Facility project
("Project") for an amount up to $20 million. The Council has reviewed and supports the
application. Any action previously taken by the City staff or City manager in connection with the
grant application is hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Morro Bay is hereby authorized and
e mpowered to prepare the necessary data, conduct investigations file such applications, and, if
awarded, conduct all negotiations and execute in the name of the City of Morro Bay ("City"), the
application, the Grant Agreement, amendments thereto, and all other required documents, if any,
n ecessary for the funding of the Project with the grant, provided that the City is able to satisfy
grant terms, conditions, and requirements, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws
and regulations, including without limitation the California Environmental Quality Act, the National
Environmental Policy Act and other environmental laws, as applicable.
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S ection 3. Funds are available in City's budget and/or funding plan for the Project to
provide the City's required funding and/or in -kind contributions, if the grant is awarded. The City
has the capability to complete the Project.
S ection 4. The City Manager is directed to work with the USBR to meet established
deadlines for entering into a USBR grant, the Grant Agreement or cooperative agreement
pursuant to the Act.
S ection 5. The City Manager is authorized and directed, if the grant is awarded, to
execute the Grant Agreement, and apply the grant monies to the project for which the award is
made.
S ection 6. This Resolution shall take effect both from as well as after its adoption.
S ection 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the adoption of
this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 27th day of April, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES' Headding, Addis, Barton, Davis, Heller
NOES' None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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HN HEADDING, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City
A S Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO)
CITY OF MORRO BAY )
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Dana Swanson, City Clerk of the City of Morro Bay, hereby attest to and certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 19-21 is the original resolution adopted by the Morro Bay City
Council at its regular meeting held on the 27th day of April, 2021, by the following vote'
AYES Headding, Addis, Barton, Davis, Heller
NOES None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
tv Clerk
ty Clerk
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