RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR
A FINANCIAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD FOR THE RAY WATER COMPANY CONSOLIDATION
WHEREAS, Ray Water Company is a small water company located outside the city limits of the City of Santa Maria; and
WHEREAS, Ray Water Company has difficulties meeting regulatory requirements and is subject to a Santa Barbara County enforcement action compliance order dated March 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Ray Water Company, through a technical assistance grant from the State of California, has identified consolidation of the Ray Water Company int o the City of Santa Maria’s water system (the “consolidation project”) as the preferred alternative to address the compliance order; and
WHEREAS, the State Water Resour ces Control Board has determined it cannot enter agreements with Ray Water Company and requested the City of Santa Maria be the applicant for the consolidation project; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City of Santa Maria to pursue funding from the State Water Resources Control Board to fund the consolidation project, a Financial Assistance application must be filed; and
WHEREAS, a requirement of the financial assistance application is a Resolution designating an authorized representative to file a financial assistance application and provide the as surances, certification s, and commitments required for the application , including executing a financial ass istance agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendment or changes thereto; and
WHEREAS, the authorized representative is designated to represent the City of Santa Maria in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with state and federal laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein; and
2. The Director of Utilities or designee is hereby designated a s the City’s authorized representative for the Ray Water Company Consolidation; and
3. The Financial Assistance Application is subject to negotiation and approval as to form by the City Attorney and City Manager; and
2 4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, s o long as substantial conformance with 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 meeti ng of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 20th day of August, 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