HomeMy WebLinkAbout220426_Resolution 18660 Authorizing Submittal of Grant Application to Fund Recycled WaterRESOLUTION NO. 18660
SERIES 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR ITS
WATERSMART: TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Reclamation ("Reclamation") has a funding program
entit|ed"VV@terSMAKT: Title XVI, Water Reclamation and Reuse P 'ects"and,pursuanttothiS
program, Reclamation makes funds available for water recycling projects that have a
Title XVI -compliant approved Feasibility Study; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain View /"City"\has anapproved Title XVI Feasibility Studyfor
its project titled "Recycled Water Project"; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to complete the application for Title XVI, Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act ("VVUN") funds to cover a portion of the cVS1 of the Recycled
Water Project by submittal of this Resolution to Reclamation by the May 13, 2022 deadline
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WHEREAS, Reclamation has directed applicants to include in its application an official
resolution adopted by the applicant's governing body verifying: (1) the identity nfthe official
with legal authority to enter into an agreement; (2) the board of directors, governing body, or
appropriate official who has reviewed and supports the application submitted; (3) the capability
Ofthe applicant toprovide the amount offunding and/or in-kind contributions specified inthe
funding plan; and (4) that the applicant will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines
for entering into a grant or cooperative agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE K RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mountain View as
1. The City Council hereby finds that it is in the City and the public's interest in health,
S8f*tv and welfare of the community tnfile the VV||N Financial Assistance Application with
Reclamation and seek funds made available under the VV||NAct ofTitle XVI.
2. The City Council has received and supports the completion of the application with this
Resolution that will be submitted before May 13, 2022, and finds:
a. The City has legal authority toenter into onagreement with Reclamation to
receive a grant.
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b. The City is able to provide the minimum 75% non -Federal cost share specified
inthe funding plan for the application.
3. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee,
including the Public Works Director, to:
a. File and sign, for and on behalf of the City of Mountain View, e Financial
Assistance Application for a financing agreement for Reclamation for the Recycled Water Project.
b. Provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the
financial assistance application, including negotiating afinancial assistance agreement and any
amendments or changes thereto.
C. Represent the City incarrying 0uttheCitvsreSpOmsibi|iUes,indudinQcerUfvng
disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable State and Federal
4. The City will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines required for
entering into a cooperative agreement to obtain the aforementioned grant funding.
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The foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the
City Council of the City of Mountain View, duly held on the 26th day of April 2022, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmernbers Abe-Koga, Lieber, Matichak, Showalter, Vice Mayor
Hicks, and Mayor Ramirez
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Kamei
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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LUCAS RAWFEZ
MAYOR
I do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mountain
View at a Regular Meeting held on the 26th day of April
2022, by the foregoing vote.
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'8sSts,fant City Clerk
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