HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11075 authorizing the City Manager to file, execute and fulfill any Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Applications, Certifications, Assurances, Forms or AgreementsRESOLUTION NO. 11075 (2020 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
THEIR DESIGNEE TO FILE, EXECUTE AND FULFILL ANY RELATED
INFILL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS,
CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, FORMS, AGREEMENTS, AND
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development
(the "HCD") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") for Infill Infrastructure Grant
Program ("IIG") established under Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 159, Statutes of 2019) and Part
12.5 (commencing with section 53559) of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code, which
authorizes the HCD to approve funding allocations utilizing monies made available by the State
Legislature, subject to the terms and conditions of the statute and the IIG Guidelines implemented
October 30, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo ("City" or "Lead Applicant") desires to apply
for IIG Grant Program funds and submit an application package released by the HCD for the IIG
Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, City wishes to receive funding to assist with construction costs for the Prado
Road Interchange Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, City will serve as Lead Applicant of the IIG Grant Program and has requested
that San Luis Ranch LLC ("SLR") to be identified in the IIG Grant Program Application as a
"Participating Entity" in part as required through the NOF A; and
WHEREAS, the Project is currently in the Project Approval and Environmental Document
preparation phase in compliance with State Department of Transportation requirements and is
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no permits or approval of
construction has been authorized.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. llG Program Participation. The City Council hereby authorizes the City to
be designated as a Lead Applicant in the IIG Grant Program Application and authorizes City
Manager to apply for and submit to the HCD the IIG Grant Program Application, as detailed in
the NOFA, in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000, to fund construction of the Project.
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SECTION 2. Execution of Documents. The Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
or their designees to execute, a Infill Infrastructure Grant Program Disbursement Agreement
("Agreement"), and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to
carry into effect the full intent and purpose of the above resolution, in order to evidence the IIG
Grant, the City's obligations related thereto, and the HCD's security therefore; including, but not
limited to, an affordable housing covenant, a performance deed of trust, a disbursement agreement,
and certain other documents required by the HCD as security for, evidence of, or pertaining to the
IIG Grant, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the "IIG Grant Documents").
SECTION 3. Eligibl e Activities. If the application for the IIG Grant Program is approved
for funding to the Project, the City hereby agrees to expend the IIG Grant Program funds for
eligible activities in the manner agreed upon in the Agreement, also presented in the IIG Grant
Program Application as approved by the HCD and in accordance with IIG Guidelines as cited
above.
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SECTION 4. Environmental Determination. No environmental review is required for
grant submittals, per section 1506l(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. A separate environmental document is being prepared for
the Project and Caltrans is the lead agency and will be reviewed and certified by both Caltrans and
the City of San Luis Obispo prior to construction. The Project was also reviewed and discussed
as part of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the San Luis Ranch Project.
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:
Teresa Purringto~
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FO
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( }" fu1stine 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, this 2 ~H day of -. (J..Nµ,.Jl':Y 2020 .
. eresa Purrington
City Clerk
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