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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR ITS
WATERSMART: TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Reclamation ("Reclamation") has a funding program entitled ”WaterSMART: Title XVI, Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects,” and, pursuant to this program, Reclamation makes funds available for water recycling projects that have a Title XVI-compliant approved Feasibility Study; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain View (“City”) has an approved Title XVI Feasibility Study for its project titled “Recycled Water Project”; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to complete the application for Title XVI, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( “WllN”) funds to cover a portion of the cost of the Recycled Water Project by submittal of this Resolution to Reclamation by the May 13, 2022 deadline (60 days after application package deadline); and
WHEREAS, Reclamation has directed applicants to include in its application an official resolution adopted by the applicant’s governing body verifying : (1) the identity of the official with legal authority to enter into an agreement ; (2) the board of directors, governing body, or appropriate official who has reviewed and supports the application submitted; (3) the capability of the applicant to provide the amount of funding and/or in -kind contributions specified in the funding plan; and (4) that the applicant will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a grant or cooperative agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mountain View as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds that it is in the City and the public’s interest in health, safety, and welfare of the community to file the WIIN Financial Assistance Application with Reclamation and seek funds made available under the WIIN Act of Title XVI.
2. The City Council has received and supports the completion of the application with this Resolution that will be submitted before May 13, 2022, and finds:
a. The City has legal authority to enter into an agreement with Reclamation to receive a grant.
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b. The City is able to provide the minimum 75% non-Federal cost share specified in the funding plan for the application.
3. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager , or designee, including the Public Works Director, to:
a. File a nd sign, for and on behalf of the City of Mountain View, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement for Reclamation for the Recycled Water Project.
b. Provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including negotiating a financial assistance agreement and any amendments or changes thereto.
c. Represent the City in carrying out the City’s responsibilities, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.
4. The City will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines required for entering into a cooperative agreement to obtain the aforementioned grant funding.
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