City Council Meeting April 23, 2024 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
FOR GRANTS AND OTHER INCENTIVES FOR COLLABORATION ON OR
PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to supporting a sustainable, clean, and safe environment and has adopted a Sustainable City Plan and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan with goals to address climate protection and energy and resource sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to streamline participation of City Departments in incentive and other sustainability programs that support projects or objectives identified in the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to submit applications for grants and other incentive programs related to sustainability, resiliency, climate protection, sustainable transportation, energy conservation, solid waste reduction, reuse, recycling, building electrification, or water self-sufficiency provided, sponsored, or authorized by a federal, state, or local government agency, public utility, or private or non-profit entity. The City's cost of participation in or partnership on the program, if any, must be within the available budgeted appropriations of the participating City Department or City Departments.
SECTION 2. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or designee, as the City’s agent to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for acceptance and administration of the grant or incentive program.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Douglas Sloan, City Attorney