HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10633 Grant Application for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 10633 (2015 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND
MITIGATION (EEM) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have enacted
Section 164.56 of the California Streets And Highways Code, which is intended to provide grant
funds to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit entities for projects to enhance and
mitigate the environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures and
criteria, and is required to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of
recommended projects from which the grant recipients will be selected; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval of an application by the City of San Luis Obispo's
governing board before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo, if selected, will enter into an agreement with
the State of California to carry out the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Irish Hills Natural Reserve Addition; and
2. Certifies that Applicant understands the requirements in the Program Guidelines;
3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the
resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that Applicant will record a document against the real property that defines
the State's interest in the property whether the Grantee owns the property or not; and
5. Certifies that Applicant will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the State
Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded EEM
Program Funds; and
6. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations
including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety
codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of
construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained; and
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7. Certifies that Applicant will work towards the Governor's State Planning Priorities
intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and
promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1;
and
8. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute
and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
payment requests etc., which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Carpenter, Christianson, and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day of June, 2015.
Mayor t 1 Marx
ATTEST:
APPR WED AS C)RM:
Christine Dietric
City Attorney
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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 "Sy � `:j 2� i 5
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