Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR
THE RECYCLED WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AT THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTES WATER
RECLAMATION PLANT.
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, The Water Boards recognize the importance of recycled water as a critical water supply for California on August 5, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City of San Clemente proposes to implement the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project; 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 (the City) desires to finance the costs of constructing and/or upgrading the existing recycled water system to produce disinfected tertiary treated effluent that meets Title 22 permit requirements; and WHEREAS, the City intends to finance the construction and/or reconstruction of the Project or portions of the Project with moneys (Project Funds) provided by the State of California, acting by and through the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board); and
WHEREAS, the State Water Board may fund the Project Funds with proceeds from the sale of obligations, the interest upon which is excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes (the Obligations); and
WHEREAS, prior to either the issuance of the Obligations or the approval by the State Water Board of the Project Funds, the City desires to incur certain capital expenditures (the Expenditures) with respect to the Project form available moneys of the City; and WHEREAS, State Water Resources Control Board requires a City Resolution for authorizing City staff to file applications on behalf of the City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
CLEMENTE HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council approves the filing of a financial assistance application for construction of the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project, under and pursuant to the terms and provisions of the State Water Resources Control Board’ financial assistance programs.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or his/her designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of San Clemente, a financial assistance application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the construction of the Recycled Water Quality Improvement Project.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the City of San Clemente (the City) in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
SECTION 5. 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 March, 2023.
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Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California
ATTEST:
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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 March 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