RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AND
ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOW CARBON
TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM, APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 LOW CARBON OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING FOR $213,970 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO SOLAR ARRAY
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS, DESIGNATE REPRESENTATIVES TO ACT ON CITY COUNCIL’S BEHALF, AND AMEND THE TRANSIT PROGRAM’S CAPITAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PROJECT BUDGET TO REFLECT THIS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to the Public Works Director or designee; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria wishes to implement the following LCTOP project(s) listed above.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
2. The Public Works Director, or designee, be authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
3. Authorizes the submittal of the following project nomination and allocation request to the Department in FY 2023 -24 LCTOP funds for the purchase of solar array charging system $213,970 for the Transit Fleet Electrification and Infrastructure Project.
4. The Director of Finance or designee is hereby authorized to appropriate LCTOP funds and identify expenditure accounts within the current budget.
5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria held this 16th day of April 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager