HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-119 N.C.S. 08/07/2017Resolution No. 2017-119 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPANSION OF THE RECYCLED WATER TERTIARY
TREATMENT SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY APPLICATION DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
VOTE TO SUPPORT THE INCLUSION OF THE PROJECT IN THE NORTH BAY
WATER REUSE AUTHORITY GRANT APPLICATION
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 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced the availability of
funds for water reuse and recycling projects through Title XVI under the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act; 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 at reasonable terms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
relating to the project, including the California Environmental Quality Act prior to
implementation of the Project; and
WHEREAS, various documents are required to be filed with the USBR related to the
Title XVI funding associated with the Project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City Council authorizes the submittal of a financial assistance application
with the USBR for the design and construction of the expansion of the recycled water
treatment system Project.
2. That the City Manager is authorized to sign all necessary Project application
documents.
3. That the Mayor is authorized to vote to support the inclusion of the project in the
North Bay Water Reuse Authority grant application.
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 Approved a t
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7`h day of August, Ir�:
2017, by the following vote; w
City Attorne�
AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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