HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11294 authorizing a Funding Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and authorizing and designating a representative for Phase 3 of the Groundwater Contamination CR 11294
RESOLUTION NO. 11294 (2021 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE FUNDING, ENTERING INTO A FUNDING
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD AND AUTHORIZING, AND DESIGNATING A
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF THE
GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION 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 tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in the in the San Luis Obispo Groundwater Basin
underlying the City; and
WHEREAS, in July 2019 the City of San Luis Obispo received a $1,996,575 grant
from the State Water Resources Control Board, Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant
Program for funding for the PCE Plume Characterization Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo intends to apply for a grant for the
Project’s Implementation Phase.
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 prepare and
submit a grant application for Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant Program for the Project,
to enter into a funding agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and
accept and expend State funds for the Implementation Phase of the Project.
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 Implementation Phase of the Project and any amendments thereto.
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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.
On motion of Vice Mayor Christianson, seconded by Council Member Shoresman,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Marx, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor
Christianson, and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 7th day of December 2021.
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Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
__________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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 ______________________.
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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