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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11470 apply for Construction Financing for the Santa Rosa – Stenner Creek to Highland 30” Pipeline Project (Project No. 2001048)R 11470 RESOLUTION NO. 11470 (2024 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR CONSTRUCTION FINANCING AND APPOINTING THE UTILITIES DIRECTOR AS THE AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE TO CERTIFY DOCUMENTS FOR THE SANTA ROSA – STENNER CREEK TO HIGHLAND 30” PIPELINE PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 2001048) WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has identified critical infrastructure needs, specifically the construction of the Santa Rosa – Stenner Creek to Highland 30-inch Pipeline Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 2023-25 Financial Plan, which appropriated $230,000 for the design and study of the Santa Rosa – Stenner Creek to Highland 30-inch Pipeline Project in fiscal year 2023-24 and forecasted construction in fiscal year 2025-26 to cost $8,230,000; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and in accordance with the City’s Capital Financing and Debt Management policies to seek external financing to fund the construction of said project; and WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund and the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank financing application processes to include Council resolutions authorizing the submission of application documents and designating an authorized representative; and WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the necessity of designating an authorized representative to certify all pertinent documents related to the financing application process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to apply for construction financing for the Santa Rosa – Stenner Creek to Highland 30-inch Pipeline Project. SECTION 2. The Utilities Director, or designee, is hereby appointed as the authorized designee to certify all pertinent documents related to the financing application process for the Santa Rosa – Stenner Creek to Highland 30-inch Pipeline Project. DocuSign Envelope ID: CB39E119-57B1-43AB-AE0C-BEEAB38CA91E Resolution No. 11470 (2024 Series) Page 2 R 11470 SECTION 3. The City Council hereby determines that the preparation and submittal of a financing application is not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act. Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Vice Mayor Pease, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was adopted this 23rd day of January 2024. ___________________________ 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: CB39E119-57B1-43AB-AE0C-BEEAB38CA91E 1/24/2024 | 10:11 AM PST