HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10979 authorizing entering into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and authorizing and designating a representative for the PCE Plume Characterization ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 10979 (2019 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD AND AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING A
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PCE PLUME CHARACTERIZATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo relies upon multiple water resources to meet its
water supply needs, including groundwater resources; and
WHEREAS, water quality testing of an existing City well in 2017 indicated the presence
of perchloroethylene (PCE) in the in the San Luis Obispo Groundwater Basin underlying the City;
and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 2018 the City of San Luis Obispo submitted a Conceptual
Proposal to the State Water Resources Control Board, Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program
for funding for the PCE Plume Characterization Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, prior to the State Water Resources Control Board's executing a funding
agreement, City of San Luis Obispo is required to adopt a resolution authorizing an agent, or
representative, to sign the funding agreement, amendments, and requests for disbursement on
behalf of City of San Luis Obispo, and to carry out other necessary Project -related activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of San Luis Obispo is hereby authorized to carry out the Project,
enter into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and accept and
expend State funds for the Project; and
SECTION 2. The Director of Utilities, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated
to sign, for and on behalf of City of San Luis Obispo, the funding agreement for the Project and
any amendments thereto; and
SECTION 3. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby determines that the grant
application is not a "project" as defined under CEQA.
SECTION 4. The Director of Utilities, or designee, is hereby authorized and designated
to represent the City of San Luis Obispo in carrying out City of San Luis Obispo's responsibilities
under the funding agreement, including certifying invoices and disbursement requests for Project
costs on behalf of City of San Luis Obispo and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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SECTION 5. Any and all actions, whether previously or subsequently taken by City of
San Luis Obispo, which are consistent with the intent and purposes of the foregoing resolution,
shall be, and hereby are, in all respects, ratified, approved and confirmed.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Vice Mayor Pease, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson, Gomez, and Stewart,
Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Harmon.
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 5th day of February 2019.
ATTEST:
PIJ,
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
#stine Dietrick
Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, thisU, "" day of s -e , . 2ol q
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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