RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
CALRECYCLE GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO IS ELIGIBLE
AND EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE GRANT
FUNDS AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED GRANT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code sections 48000 et seq. authorize the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to administer various grant programs (grants) in furtherance of the State of California’s efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the state thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this authority CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the application, awarding, and management of the grants; and WHEREAS, CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things, an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants.
WHEREAS, through the CalRecycle grant, the City of East Palo Alto can receive grant funds to assist with implementation of regulation requirements associated with SB1383.
WHEREAS, there is no funding commitment or city match required for any of the CalRecycle grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO HEREBY authorizes the Public Works Director to:
1. Submit application(s) to CalRecycle for all grants for which The City of East Palo Alto is eligible; and
2. Execute all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these authorizations are effective for a period of five (5) years from the date of adoption of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Rubin Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney