HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11074 authorizing a proposal for funding to be submitted to Dept. of Water Resources for Mid-Higuera Bypass Project (Prop 1)RESOLUTION NO. 11074 (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING
BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, FOR THE MID-
HIGUERA BYPASS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo ("City") is responsible for and has authority over
( e.g. flood management, ecosystem management, water quality management) in the area proposed
for the Mid-Higuera Bypass Project ("Project") and is willing to participate in, coordinate, and
collaborate with other interested parties that are participating in the development of the Project;
and,
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to submit a proposal to obtain funding for the Project
from the Department of Water Resources and the State of California; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows;
SECTION 1. That pursuant and subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Water
Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of2014 (Proposition l; Wat. Code,§ 79700
et seq.), the City shall submit a proposal to obtain funding for the Project from the Department of
Water Resources.
SECTION 2. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute
a funding agreement with the Department of Water Resources and any amendments thereto, if
funding is awarded to the City.
SECTION 3. That the City Manager, or designee, shall prepare the necessary data, make
investigations, and take other such actions as necessary and appropriate to execute the Mid-
Higuera Bypass Project.
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SECTION 4. No environmental review is required for grant submittals, per Section
15061 (b )(3) General Rule of the CEQA Guidelines. It can be seen with certainty that the proposed
action of the City to apply for grant funding will have no significant effect on the environment.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Stewart, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
RECUSED:
ABSENT:
Council Member Christianson, Stewart and Vice Mayor Gomez
Council Member Pease
Mayor Harmon
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of January 2020 .
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington~
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this 2..~ day of Jo...lA£A.o....V' \/ , 2020 .
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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