HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-168 N.C.S. 12/3/2012 Resolution No. 2012-168 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER SECTION
164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE FOR THE
101 CORRIDOR TREE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN THE GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted AB 471 (Chapter 106
of the Statutes of 1989), which is intended to provide $10 million annually for a period of 10
years for grant funds to local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit entities for projects to
enhance and mitigate the environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation
facilities; and,
WHEREAS,the Natural Resources Agency has established the procedures and criteria
for reviewing grant proposals and is required to submit to the California Transportation
Commission a list of recommended projects from which the grant recipients will be selected;
and,
WHEREAS, said procedures and criteria established by the Natural Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the Applicant's governing body
before submission of said application to the State; and,
WHEREAS, theapplication contains assurances that the Applicant must comply with;
and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out the environmental enhancement and mitigation project; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
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1. Approves the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation
Program for grant assistance; and,
2. Certifies that said Applicant will make adequate provisions for operation and maintenance of
the project; and,
3. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the City of Petaluma to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Appr vv 1 to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3"'day of.Decembcr, or :
2012,by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Kearney, Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: _ • _ ��i � %_�i .
City Clerk Mayor
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