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City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No. ____________ RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR
DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT FUNDS AND EXECUTE THE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT AND ANY
AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF FRESNO FOR A WATER CONNECTION TO
SERVE THREE PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK
WHEREAS, the residential community of Three Palms Mobile Home Park (MHP), located within existing city limits, is identified as a small Disadvantaged Community (DAC) per State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Financial Assistance criteria; and
WHEREAS, Three Palms MHP is currently served by a single well and is not connected to the City of Fresno (City) drinking water distribution system; and WHEREAS, in March 2018, Three Palms MHP was issued a compliance order by the SWRCB for exceedance of the 1,2,3-T richloropropane (1,2,3- TCP) Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) in the raw well water; and
WHEREAS, concentrations of 1,2,3 -TCP in raw well water samples collected between February 2018 and November 2020 have been nine (9) to twenty-four (24) times greater than the MCL allowed in drinking water; and
WHEREAS, continued exceedance of a drinking water MCL presents a persistent health risk to Three Palms MHP residents; and
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WHEREAS, connection of the Three Palms MHP to the City's distribution system would represent a consolidation of two water systems and provide access of the City's water supply to Three Palms MHP residents; and
WHEREAS, in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Intended Use Plan for Fiscal Year 2020- 21, the SWRCB promotes consolidation, where appropriate and feasible, especially among small community water systems serving DACs; and WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant application to the SWRCB for DWSRF funds for a water connection to Three Palms MHP as authorized by Resolution No. 2021- 110; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2021-110 authorized the DPU Director, or designee(s) to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the financin g agreements, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, the SWRCB requires that the governing body of the applicant designate an Authorized Representative to execute the financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by t he Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council of the City of Fresno, California, authorizes this resolution.
2. The Director of the Department of Public Utilities or designee is hereby authorized and directed to accept funds and execute the financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of
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the City of Fresno for a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
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Mayor Approval: , 2023
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Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Jennifer M. Quintanilla Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney