RESOLUTION NO. __________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO METRO, STATE, AND FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHEREAS, the City of Commerce periodically receives Metro, State, or Federally funded grants for Capital Improvement Projects; and WHEREAS, Post-grant award the City is required to submit and execute a variety of time-sensitive documents to maintain eligibility and reimbursement, such as environmental clearances, right-of-way certifications, program supplements, Requests for Authorization (E-76), and financial documentation.
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the signature authority is delegated to the City Manager, Public Works Director, or their designee for the aforementioned grant-related documents, thereby streamlining approvals, reducing schedule risk, and ensuring timely compliance with grant requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Commerce authorizes the City Manager, Public Works Director, or his designee to sign all documents related to Metro, State, or Federally funded grants.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute this Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of October 2025.
Ivan Altamirano, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk
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