RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - BUREAU OF RECLAMATION TO
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE WATER AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO
$2,000,000 FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Pasadena is eligible to receive federal and/or state funding for certain water infrastructure related projects through the U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation ("USBR"); and
WHEREAS, the USBR released Notice of Funding Opportunity No. R24AS00052 for the "WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants ("WEEG") for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025," announcing the availability of funds up to $5 million per applicant for projects that contribute to water sustainability if selected; and WHEREAS, the objective of the WEEG is to provide a framework for federal assistance to support projects that result in quantifiable and sustained water savings, implement renewable energy components, and support broader sustainability benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Power Department submitted an application in 2024, and on June 6, 2026 was provisionally awarded $2,000,000 in grant funding for the advanced metering infrastructure ("AMI") project; and
WHEREAS, the AMI project will allow the Water and Power Department to better serve customers through increased meter reading and billing accuracy, early detection of meter failures, improved asset management, reduced support expenses and immediate water leakage detection; and
WHEREAS, the AMI project supports the City Council's Strategic Planning Goals to maintain fiscal responsibility and stability; increase conservation and sustainability; and improve, maintain, and enhance infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, a financial assistance agreement with the USBR must be executed before such funds can be reimbursed through the WEEG program. 1 XWSG6SM70D19GP
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council hereby acknowledges and affirms the submission to the USBR for the WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 and Fiscal Year 2025 on November 12, 2024, for funds to support the Advance Metering Infrastructure Project.
2. The City, as grant recipient, hereby agrees to use the WEEG awarded funds in the manner presented in the application approved by USER, and acknowledges that it may be required to execute other related instruments necessary or required by USBR.
3. The City, as grant recipient, hereby certifies that it will work with the funding agency to meet established deadlines for entering into a grant or cooperative agreement.
4. The City, as grant recipient, hereby acknowledges that there is a fifty percent or more recipient cost-share requirement for the award fund.
5. The City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to execute a financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the USBR, on behalf of the City of Pasadena. This authorization includes taking any actions necessary to obtain federal assistance provided by USBR through the WEEG for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project.
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meeting of the City Council on theAdopted at the
of_, 2026, by the following vote:
day
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Lisa Hosey
Assistant City Attorney
Mark Jomsky
City Clerk
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