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Date Adopted:
Date Approved:
Effective Date:
City Attorney Approval: ______
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OR DESIGNEE(S) TO PREPARE
AND SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS, ACCEPT FUNDS,
AND EXECUTE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH THE
CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF FRESNO FOR THE
PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
ORANGE AND CENTRAL AVENUES WATER
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Community of Orange and Central Avenues (Community), located on east Central Avenue between Orange Avenue and Cedar Avenue, is outside City limits but within the City’s Sphere of Influence (SOI); and
WHEREAS, the Community is identified as a Disadvantaged Community per State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Financial Assistance criteria; and WHEREAS, the Community is part of the Northpointe Settlement Agreement with South Fresno Community Alliance; and
WHEREAS, the Community is served by private wells and is not connected to the City’s drinking water distribution system; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 56133(c), the Fresno Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo) may authorize a city or special district to provide new or extended services outside of its jurisdictional boundaries and outside of city limits or its SOI to respond to an existing or impending threat to the health or safety of the public or residents of the affected territory; and
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WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, the City obtained approval from LAFCo for the extension of water services for the Community; and
WHEREAS, prior to connecting to the City’s drinking water distribution system, the individual homeowners within the Community will enter into Extra -territorial Service Agreements with the City; and
WHEREAS, the SWRCB has funding available through its Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) that prioritizes safe, clean, reliable drinking water for small, disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities intends to apply for funding through DWSRF to fund the installation of water extensions to serve the Community; and WHEREAS, the SWRCB requires that the governing body of the applicant submit a resolution designating an authorized representative or their designee(s) to prepare and submit applications, accept funds, and execute the financial assistance agreements and any amendments thereto.
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 this resolution.
2. The Director of Public Utilities (Authorized Representative) or designee(s) is authorized to prepare and submit applications, accept funds, and execute the financial assistance agreements and any amendments thereto with the State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City for the planning, design, and construction of the water infrastructure to serve the Community of Orange and Central Avenues.
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3. The Authorized Representative or designee(s) is authorized and designated to provide assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application.
4. The Authorized Representative 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 state and federal laws.
5. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the City certifies it has legal authority to participate in the aforementioned financial assistance 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.
7. 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 2025.
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2025
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2025
Mayor Veto: , 2025
Council Override Vote: , 2025
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Date
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Jennifer M. Quintanilla Date
Senior Deputy City Attorney