RESOLUTION NO. 26-14957
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE
APPLICATION FOR THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER AND NATURAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM 2026 STANDARD GRANT OPERATED BY THE
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (VALLEY WATER)
This resolution authorizes City of Cupertino staff to complete and submit an application for the 2026 Standard Grant Program under Valley Water to advance capital projects, for the Lawrence Mitty Park and Trail project (Project).
WHEREAS, Valley Water has enacted the 2026 Standard Grants Program - FY2026 Safe Clean Water Grant Program (Safe Clean Water), which provides funds for Implementation (Program) Grants; and
WHEREAS, Valley Water’s Office of Civic Engagement has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, and establishing necessary implementation procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by Valley Water require Applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution Applicant’s approval to apply for and accept grant program funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino (Applicant) intends to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District should grant funds be awarded; and
l NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby:
1. Approve the submission of an application for the 2026 Standard Grants Program under Valley Water, from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program;
2. Approve the acceptance of grant funds from the 2026 Standard Grants Program under Valley Water, from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, upon approval of grant funding for the Project by appropriate authorities;
3. Certify that the City of Cupertino has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project beyond the grant funding term;
4. Certify that Applicant will maintain an accounting system that:
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a. Accurately reflects fiscal transactions, with the necessary controls and safeguards;
b. Provides good audit trails, especially the source documents; and c. Provides accounting data so the total cost of the project can be readily determined.
5. Certify that Applicant will review and agree to all terms and conditions stated in the Agreement including the Special Provisions, General Provisions, Financial Provisions, and Insurance Requirements contained in the Agreement; and
6. Appoint the City Manager or designee as its authorized agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents and reports including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the performance and completion of the Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 7
th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
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Kitty Moore, Mayor
City of Cupertino
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ATTEST:
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Lauren Sapudar, City Clerk
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