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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
URBAN COMMUNITY DROUGHT RELIEF PROGRAM
FOR THE RECYCLED WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the increasing frequency of multiyear droughts presents a significant risk to California's ability to ensure adequate water supplies for communities, agriculture, and fish and wildlife; and
WHEREAS, Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of State of Emergency on October 19, 2021 in response to the State of California experiencing drought conditions; and WHEREAS, California has enacted a new emergency regulation on June 8, 2022 in response to worsening drought conditions and lagging conservation efforts; and WHEREAS, The Water Boards recognize the importance of recycled water as a critical water supply for California on August 5, 2022; and WHEREAS, the objectives of the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project is to reduce the use of potable water for irrigation and other non-potable uses by supplying those demands with recycled water; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente proposes to implement the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente has the legal authority and is authorized to enter into a funding agreement with the State of California; and WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente intends to apply for the Urban Community Drought Relief grant funding from the California Department of Water Resources for the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions of Budget Act of 2021 (Stats. 2021, ch. 240, § 80) as amended (Stats. 2022, ch. 44, § 25, the City of San Clemente City Manager, or his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and file an application for the Urban Community Drought Relief Program funding Resolution No. Page 2
for the design and construction of the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project with the Department of Water Resources, and take such other actions necessary or appropriate to obtain grant funding.
SECTION 2. The City of San Clemente City Manager, or his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Urban Community Drought Relief Program funding agreement for the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project with the Department of Water Resources and any amendments thereto.
SECTION 3. The City of San Clemente City Manager, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized and directed to submit any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain grant funding.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of January, 2023.
_______________________
Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
__________________________
CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) §
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE )
I, LAURA CAMPAGNOLO, City Clerk of the City of San Clemente, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. _________ was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Clemente held on _______ day of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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CITY CLERK of the City of
San Clemente, California
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney