1 H.R.3684 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
2 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Maritime Administration | MARAD (dot.gov)
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) – MARITIME ADMINISTRATION (MARAD) GRANTS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF RICHMOND IS ELIGIBLE AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS
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WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation (DOT) established the Maritime Administration (MARAD) in 1950 to foster, promote, and develop the maritime industry; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2016, the Port of Richmond Clean Air Action Plan was adopted to develop and recommend feasible, cost-effective emissions reduction strategies while allowing port development to continue; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act1 (“Bipartisan Infrastructure Law” or “BIL”) was signed into law by President Joe Biden; and
WHEREAS, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a once-in-a-generation $1.2 trillion investment in infrastructure and competitiveness2 with $17 billion allocated to port infrastructure and waterways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond (“City”) has a Grant Management Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 established by the Finance Department (the “Policy”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4(c) of the Policy, some grants may require City Council approval before the grant application is submitted; and
WHEREAS, City staff is in the process of consideration of, and preparation for, a grant application(s) to the DOT-MARAD for the purpose of improving safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Richmond authorizes the submittal of application(s) to MARAD for all grants for which the City is eligible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, or their designee is hereby authorized as Signature Authority and empowered to execute on behalf of the City of Richmond all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds, implement the approved grant project and close-out the grant(s); and
1 H.R.3684 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
2 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Maritime Administration | MARAD (dot.gov)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED if awarded the grant it can be accepted and appropriated accordingly into the City’s general fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these authorizations are effective for City of Richmond Fiscal Years’ 2022-2023 through 2027-2028.
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1 H.R.3684 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
2 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Maritime Administration | MARAD (dot.gov)
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held April 18, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney