HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10742 - PLEDGING THE CITY COUNCIL’S SUPPORT FOR THE WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT AND DESIRE TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECTRESOLUTION NO. 10742 (2016 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, PLEDGING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT
FOR THE WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY PROJECT AND
DESIRE TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is planning an upgrade to its Water Resource Recovery Facility to
meet the requirements of its recently adopted National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permit;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create a community asset that is recognized as supporting
health, well-being and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to deliver a Water Resource Recovery Facility in partnership
with stakeholders that provides economic, social and environmental value to our community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement improvements today to position the City for
future potable reuse; and
WHEREAS, the City plans for development of a public interpretive center and
demonstration wetlands to engage and educate the community in resource recovery and that
promotes the one water concept; and
WHEREAS, the City plans for development of a Water Resource Center that brings
together Utilities staff and supports the development and empowerment of City employees; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to implement innovative technologies, that provide multiple
benefits, including reduced energy usage and high quality water; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to create and sustain diverse partnerships that add value to
the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council pledges support for the Water Resource Recovery Facility
Project.
SECTION 2. The City of San Luis Obispo desires to create and sustain partnerships with
local, state and federal elected officials, agencies and organizations, to implement the Water
Resource Recovery Facility Project.
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Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Ashbaugh, and on
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ashbaugh, Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Carpenter and Mayor Marx
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 16th day of August, 2016.
Mayor J arx
ATTEST:
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Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
K 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, this L6 day of 0Lj-6,ys- a,A
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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