HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-138 N.C.S. 09/14/2015Resolution No. 2015 -138 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPANSION OF THE RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT
AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS AND TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR CHANGE
ORDERS THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, OR HIS ASSIGNED REPRESENTATIVE, TO
ADMINISTER THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT, TO SUBMIT
INVOICES FOR REIMBURSEMENT, TO CERTIFY FINANCING AGREEMENT
DISBURSEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA, TO CERTIFY THAT
THE CITY OF PETALUMA HAS AND WILL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
RELATED TO ANY FINANCING OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD\
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to expand its recycled water system to serve
additional urban properties to offset potable water use; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to expand tertiary treatment capacity to reduce
wastewater discharges and provide additional recycled water for urban and agricultural uses; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the recycled water treatment and distribution system
project (the Project) includes the expansion of the tertiary treatment facilities at the Ellis Creek
Water Recycling Facility and the extension of the urban distribution system for delivery of
recycled water; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 recognizes the use of recycled
water as a potable water offset and to meet regulatory requirements for wastewater discharge;
and
WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has announced the
availability of funds for water recycling projects from Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply,
and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014; and
WHEREAS, said funding is intended to provide a more resilient and sustainably
managed water infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, said funding is available for water recycling projects, including, but not
limited to, treatment, storage, conveyance, and distribution facilities for potable and non - potable
recycling projects; and
WHEREAS, said funding includes grants and loans at reasonable rates and terms; and
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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; and
WHEREAS, various documents are required to be filed with the State Water Resources
Control Board related to the Proposition 1 funding associated with the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council authorizes the submittal of a financial assistance application for a
financial assistance agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the
design and construction of the expansion of the expansion of the recycled water treatment
and distribution system project (the Project).
2. That the City Manager is authorized to sign all necessary Project application documents
and to negotiate and execute a financial assistance agreement from the State Water
Resources Control Board and any amendments or change orders thereto.
That the Director of Public Works and Utilities Department, or his assigned
representative, is authorized to administer the financial assistance agreement, to submit
invoices for reimbursement, and to certify financing agreement disbursements on behalf
of the City of Petaluma.
4. That the Director of Public Works and Utilities Department, or his assigned
representative, is authorized to certify that the City of Petaluma has and will comply with
all applicable state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements related to any
financing or financial assistance received from the State Water Resources Control Board.
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 Ap oved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 14`h day of September, norm:
2015, by the following vote: ( tit
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City)Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Healy, Kearney, King, Vice Mayor Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Glass
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: (t
City Clerk ice Mayor
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