RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) as part of a two-year program through which approximately $296 million in funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces; and WHEREAS, Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation; and WHEREAS, On January 25, 2022, City staff presented a list of proposed improvements for the Clean California Local Grant Program and City Council authorized staff to submit an application for grant funding on behalf of the City of Commerce; and WHEREAS, On March 8, 2022, staff notified City Council that the City had been awarded $4,955,257 to fund the Pathways for Hope Commerce Connectivity Improvements Project; and WHEREAS, A Restricted Grant Agreement must be executed with the California Department of Transportation before such funds can be claimed through the Clean California Local Grant Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. All of the recitals above are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. The City Council supports the City’s participation in the Clean California Local Grant Program and authorizes the acceptance of grant funds awarded to the City through the Clean California Local Grant Program.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to execute agreements related to the Program, including the Restricted Grant Agreement and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June 2022. ________________________
Oralia Y. Rebollo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk
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CC Mtg: June 14, 2022