ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND APPROVING
THE APPLICATION FOR AND/OR EXECUTION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER
QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (Proposition 84), Prop 68, ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSE PLATE
FUNDS, ONCE THROUGH COOLING, GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION FUND, OR
GENERAL FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval by the potential grantee’s governing board either before submission of said application(s) to the State or prior to execution of the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Grantee, City of Richmond, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Richmond
1. If applicable, approves the filing of an application for the City of Richmond Sea Level Rise Adaptation and Resiliency Plan (SLR-ARP) (project); to be funded by Ocean Protection Council SB 1; and
2. If applicable, certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; and
3. Certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, the California Labor Code, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of the project, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and
4. Certifies that the Applicant/Grantee will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1, and
5. Appoints the City Manager or their designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s); and
6. Appropriates the grant funds once the grant agreement is executed. --------------------------------
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_______________, 2024, 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