RESOLUTION NO. 2022-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR
PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER
INFRASTRUCTURE TO SERVE THREE PALMS MOBILE
HOME PARK
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2008, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Resolution No. 2008-0048 to assist small and/or Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) with their wastewater needs; and
WHEREAS, the community of Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Three Palms MHP) qualifies as a small and/or DAC per SWRCB Division of Financial Assistance criteria; and
WHEREAS, Three Palms MHP is located within existing city limits; and WHEREAS, the Three Palms MHP is currently served by an aging septic system; and
WHEREAS, maintenance and replacement costs for failing septic systems are higher per capita for small and/or DACs; and
WHEREAS, residents and property owners of Three Palms MHP have demonstrated support for a sewer extension from the City's collection system to Three Palms MHP; and
WHEREAS, septic-to-sewer projects that prevent or reduce contamination of municipal or domestic wells are eligible for Groundwater Grant Program grants in Date Adopted: 01/27/2022
Date Approved: 02/01/2022
Effective Date: 02/01/2022
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Resolution No. 2022-020
addition to grants or principal forgiveness awarded through the SWRCB Clean Water State Revolving Fund/Small Community Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of submitting grant applications to fund installation of a sewer extension to Three Palms MHP and connect Three Palms MHP to the City's collection system; 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 this resolution.
2. The Director of Public Utilities (Authorized Representative) 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 State Water Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of the Three Palms Mobile Home Park Septic to Sewer Construction Project.
3. The Authorized Representative is authorized and designated to provide assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or charges thereto.
4. The Authorized Representative, or designee(s), is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the financing agreements, 2 of 4
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.
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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, California, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th Day of January , 2022.
AYES :Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza NOES :None
ABSENT :None
ABSTAIN :None
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Mayor Veto: N/A 2022
Council Override Veto : N/A , 2022
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City Attorney
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Angela M. Karst
Deputy City Attorney
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Mobile Home Park
Fresno, CA
January 28, 2022
TO: MAYOR JERRY DYER
FROM~ TODD STERMER, CMC
City Council
Council Adoption: 01/27/2022
Mayor Approval:
Mayor Veto:
Override Request:
SUBJECT: TRANSMITTAL OF COUNCIL ACTION FOR APPROVAL OR VETO At the City Council meeting of January 27, 2022, Council adopted the attached Resolution No. 2022-020, ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing the preparation and submission of a financial assistance application to the State Water Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of sewer infrastructure for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor's Veto). Item 1-H, File ID 22-116, by the following vote:
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Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza 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 February 7, 2022. 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. ~ ORETURN:
VETOED for the following reasons: (Written objections are required by Charter; attach additional sheets if necessary.)
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