HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11671 authorizing submittal of an individual grant application for the CalRecycle Beverage ContainR 11671
RESOLUTION NO. 11671 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN
INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALRECYCLE
BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM (FY 2026-27
AND 2027-28)
WHEREAS, the California Public Resources Code authorizes the Department of
Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various Grant Programs;
and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority, CalRecycle is required to establish
procedures governing the administration of the Grant Programs; and
WHEREAS, CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things,
an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to
the administration of CalRecycle Grants; and
WHEREAS, the funds received from the CalRecycle Beverage Container
Recycling Grant Program would be expended on a project consisting of the installation of
water bottle filling stations at City facilities, which would support implementation of the
City's Climate Action Plan by advancing the Circular Economy strategies to reduce single -
use materials and encourage reusable alternatives; and
WHEREAS, expanding access to public water bottle filling stations supports these
objectives by making reusable water bottles a more convenient option for residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, the action is consistent with the City Council's Major City Goal of
Fiscal Sustainability by pursuing external grant funding to improve public infrastructure
and advance adopted sustainability objectives without relying solely on local funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the City Council hereby authorizes to submittal of application(s) to CalRecycle
for the Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (FY 2026 -27 and 2027-28) in the
amount of $182,176.27.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, the Public Works and Utilities
Director, or their designee, are hereby authorized as Signature Authority to execute in the
name of the City of San Luis Obispo all grant documents, including but not limited to,
applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to secure
grant funds and implement the approved grant project ; and
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BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that these authorizations are effective for five (5)
years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Council Member
Boswell, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of August 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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