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RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER
DESIGNEE TO: A.) APPLY FOR AND TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTIONS NEEDED TO FULFILL GRANT
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
WATER RESOURCES URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $900,000, OR OTHER
AMOUNT AWARDED; B.) NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY GRANT DOCUMENTS, PAYMENT AGREEMENTS,
AMENDMENTS, AND ANY OTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT, RECEIVE,
UTILIZE, AND DISBURSE FUNDING, AND TAKE ANY
OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE URBAN STREAMS
RESTORATION PROGRAM GRANT UPON AWARD; AND
C.) NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY MEMORANDA OF
AGREEMENT WITH NONPROFIT ENTITIES ENGAGED IN
CREEK CLEANUP ACTIVITIES, WATERSHED
STEWARDSHIP, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION
ACTIVITIES TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THE
URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT
WHEREAS, the California Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) Urban Streams Restoration Program (“USRP”) declared that urban creek protection, restoration, and enhancement are best undertaken by local agencies and organizations with assistance from the State; and
WHEREAS, the USRP funds projects to restore streams affected by urban development to their natural states; and
WHEREAS, in November 2022, the DWR released grant application guidelines and a notice of funding availability, and all applicants must submit a full grant application by November 28, 2024; and
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WHEREAS, the City of San José’s (“City”) Environmental Services Department will submit a proposal for a grant award of $900,000, which will be dispersed over three years and enable the City to continue to achieve its regulatory requirements, improve water quality, engage the community through partnerships with nonprofits, and, ultimately, restore designated riparian areas through the reduction of contaminants within the creeks and natural habitats; and
WHEREAS, under San José Municipal Code Section 1.04.080 whenever a power is granted to a public officer or employee, unless the city Charter or this code expressly provides otherwise, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy or designee of such officer or employee or by any person so authorized by law or ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager designated the authority to certain individuals to apply for, negotiate, and execute contracts, grants. and all other related documents on her behalf, including without limitation, Sarah Zarate;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
The City Manager or her designee is hereby authorized to:
A.) Apply for and take all necessary actions needed to fulfill grant requirements of the California Department of Water Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program in the amount of $900,000, or other amount awarded;
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with the terms and conditions of the Urban Streams Restoration Program grant upon award; and
C.) Negotiate and execute any memoranda of agreement with nonprofit entities engaged in creek cleanup activities, watershed stewardship, outreach, and education activities to comply with the terms of the Urban Streams Restoration grant.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
MATT MAHAN
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk