HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-028 N.C.S. 02/04/2008 Resolution No. 2008-028 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
TO APPLY FOR AND USE GRANT FUNDS
TO IMPLEMENT THE TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION, ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
OF THE ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE ACT (APSA)
FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD (SWRCB)
TO THE PETALUMA FIRE DEPARTMENT,
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU -CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
WHEREAS, A.B. 1130, effective January 1, 2008, transferred responsibility for
inspection, administration and enforcement of the APSA from the SWRCB to local Certified
Unified Program Agencies, including the Petaluma Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
(CUPA), and made available grant funds to CUPAs to implement and administer the program;
and,
WHEREAS the Petaluma Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau (Certified Unified
Program Agency - (CUPA)), shall use the grant funds made available pursuant to California
Health and Safety Code, Section 25270.11, and per the grant agreement and any amendment(s),
with the California Environmental Protection Agency to implement the requirements of the
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the Petaluma Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau (CUPA) to
apply for grant funds to implement and administer the local CUPA program pursuant to State
law and further authorizes the City Manager to execute and amend the grant agreements with the
California Environmental Protection Agency, verify that invoices are accurate and certify that
the CUPA is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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 r e as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 4`h day of February, f
2008, by the following vote:
City Att rney
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Harris i
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST: ~C~
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