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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA , AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
THE TRANSFER OF S AFE CLEAN WATER REGIONAL
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD STORMWATER DIVERSION
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, in November 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program to improve water quality, increase local water supply, and enhance communities; and WHEREAS, forty percent ( 40%) of the SCW Program funding is allocated to cities to maximize the ability of local governments to address local Stormwater and Urban Runoff challenges and opportunities , through projects and programs that include a water quality benefit; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the Municipal Program funds, the SCW Program provides municipalities, county unincorporated areas and other agencies opportunities to apply for funds for regional infrastructure programs, scientific studies and technical resources; and
WHEREAS, in October, 2020, the City applied for and was awarded SCW Regional Infrastructure Program Funds as follows: $3,600,000 over three years to fund the Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project; and $950,000 over two years to fund the Mesmer Low Flow Diversion Project; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District then executed a related funding agreement (Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPCSMB07), as required by Section 16.05.A.1 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code; and
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WHEREAS, in October, 2024, the City submitted a request to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for additional funding for the Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project and the district subsequently approved an additional $4,000,000 over three fiscal years ($1,333,333 per year) in funding for the Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.05.A.1 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code, prior to City’s receipt of additional SCW Program funds, the City and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District must amend Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPCSMB07, to reflect the additional $1,333,333 in funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby authorizes an amendment to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPCSMB07, for the transfer of an additional $1,333,333 in SCW Regional Infrastructure funding for the Washington Boulevard Stormwater Diversion Project for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
2. The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to take any necessary actions in relation to execution, submission and implementation of the amendment to Transfer Agreement No. 2020RPCSMB07.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the _____day of __________, 2026.
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FREDDY PUZA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney