HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-017 N.C.S. 2/25/2013 Resolution No. 2013-017 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
SUPPORTING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR PROPOSITION 84 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $825,000 THROUGH
THE BAY AREA INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(BAIRWMP) FOR THE CAPRI CREEK FLOOD REDUCTION/ENVIRONMENTAL
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENTS TO ACCEPT THE GRANT
WHEREAS. the California Department of Water Resources has announced the
availability of funds for grants; and,
WHEREAS, said grants are intended to reduce Flooding, provide environmental
enhancement; and improve water quality and water availability; and,
WHEREAS, the Capri Creek project will continue the development of localized
flood terracing, pathways and enhanced riparian corridor habitat along creeks flowing toward
and connecting to the Petaluma River; which has been proposed in cooperation with the Southern
Sonoma County Resource Conservation District and the Sonoma County Water Agency; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has adopted the General Plan 2025 and the
River Access and Enhancement Plan, which call for the implementation of improvements along
the natural waterways of the City of Petaluma, and recognize that as planned the project could be
environmentally beneficial; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations relating to the project, including the California Environmental Quality Act ('-CEQA")
prior to implementation of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports the
filing of a joint application with the Southern Sonoma County Resource Conservation District
and the Sonoma County Water Agency for a grant application through the Bay Area Integrated
Regional Water Management Program for a grant in the amount of$825,000, provided that
SCWA contributes a grant match from Zone 2A funds in the amount of$217,000.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if offered such a grant, the City Manager is
authorized to accept the grant and sign any contract for administration of the grant funds, and the
Director of Public Works & Utilities, or his assigned representative, is authorized to act as
Project Manager for the project. The City Manager or his designee is further authorized to
provide management and support services required for performance of the work and
administration of the Grant Agreement, subject to the requirement of written consent by grantees
as the delegation of authority to submit invoices for reimbursement.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter olsaid City. ,t
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the 1pprtived as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 25°i day of February. form:
2013. by the following vote:
CW�Attorney
AYES: Vice Mayor Albertson.Barrett. Mayor Glass, Barris. Healy. Kearney. Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ,Q0J lam/ J Li
City Clerk ayor
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