RESOLUTION NO. 2021-110
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE
WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR A WATER
CONNECTION TO THREE PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
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) 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-trichloropropane (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 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
Date Adopted: 04/28/2021
Date Approved: 05/03/2021
Effective Date: 05/03/2021
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Resolution No. 2021-110
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 is desirous of submitting a grant application to the SWRCB for DWSRF funds for a water connection to Three Palms MHP; and WHEREAS, the SWRCB requires that the governing body of the applicant submit a resolution designating an authorized representative or their designee(s) to execute application documents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The Council of the City of Fresno, California, authorizes and directs the preparation and submission of a financial assistance application to the SWRCB for a water connetion between the City and Three Palms Mobile Home Park.
2. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Director or designee(s) is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the SWRCB for the Three Palms MHP Water Connection Project.
3. The City Attorney's Office is authorized and designated to provide legal assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including any amendments or charges thereto.
4. The DPU Director, or designee(s), is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the financing agreements, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable 2 of 4
state and federal laws.
5. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the City certifies it has legal authority to participate in the aforementioned grant programs with the state and federal government.
6. Nothing in this resolution binds or obligates the City's general fund, taxing authority, or borrowing power.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, YVONNE SPENCE, 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 28th day of April , 2021.
AYES :Arias, Bredefeld, Esparza, Karbassi, Maxwell, Soria, Chavez NOES :None
ABSENT :None
ABSTAIN :None
Mayor Approval: -------------' M=ay1---=-3r_d ______ , 2021 Mayor Approval/No Return: N/A 2021
Mayor Veto: N/A , 2021
Council Override Veto: N/A , 2021
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS T. SLOAN
City Attorney
YVONNE SPENCE, CRM MMC
City Clerk
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April 29, 2021
TO: MAYOR JERRY DYER
FROM YVONNE SPENCE, MMC, CRM
City Clerk
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Mayor Approval :
Mayor Veto:
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SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUNCIL ACTION FOR APPROVAL OR VETO At the City Council meeting of April 28, 2021, Council adopted the attached Resolution No. 2021- 110, entitled ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing the preparation and submission of a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for a water connection between the City of Fresno and the Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor's Veto). Item 1-H, File ID21-531, by the following vote:
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Arias, Bredefeld, Esparza, Karbassi, Maxwell, Soria, Chavez None
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Please indicate either your formal approval or veto by completing the following sections and executing and dating your action. Please file the completed memo with the Clerk's office on or before May 10, 2021. In computing the ten day period required by Charter, the first day has been excluded and the tenth day has been included unless the 10th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which case it has also been excluded. Failure to file this memo with the Clerk's office within the required time limit shall constitute approval of the ordinance, resolution or action, and it shall take effect without the Mayor's signed approval. ~ ov~ NO RETURN: -----
VETOED for the following reasons: (Written objections are required by Charter; attach additional sheets if necessary.)
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