HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-017 N.C.S. 2/25/2013Resolution 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 5825,000 THROUGH
THE BAY AREA INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(BAIRWMP) FOR THE CAPRI CREEK FLOOD REDUCTIONJINVIRONMENTAL
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,
WIIEREAS, said grants are intended to reduce hooding, provide environmental
enhancement, and improve water quality and water availability: and,
WHEREAS, the Capri Creek project will continue the development of localized
Hood terracing, pathways and enhanced riparian corridor habitat along creeks Ilowing 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 ('-CI-QA")
prior to implementation of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports the
filing ofajoint 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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13E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if ollered 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 R 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.
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ATTEST:
Under the power and authority contarcd upon this Council by the Charter of said City
I hereby ceility the Gxegoing Resolution yeas introduced and adopted by the 1pPniyc I as to
Council of the Citv of Petnlunm al it Regular meeting on the 25°i day of PcbnIM.". form:
2013. by the following vole:
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