RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-107
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FOR A FINANCING AGREEMENT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE FULTON ROAD SEWER LIFT STATION RELOCATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the Clean Water Act amendments of 1987 authorized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make grants to states to capitalize state revolving funds, creating the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF); and WHEREAS, the CWSRF program provides low-cost financing for a wide range of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects; and WHEREAS, Santa Rosa Water has identified construction of the Fulton Road Sewer Lift Station SLS-11 Relocation (Project) as a high priority project; and WHEREAS, prior to the State Water Resources Control Board executing a financial assistance agreement, Santa Rosa Water is required to adopt a resolution authorizing an agent, or representative, to sign a financial assistance application and agreement, amendments, and disbursement requests on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa; and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2018, the Board of Public Utilities adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approved the Project; and WHEREAS, the financing actions authorized by this resolution do not modify the Project’s physical scope or authorize physical activities beyond those previously reviewed and approved, and no substantial changes to the Project, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information of substantial importance require additional environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the financing of the planning, design, and construction of the Fulton Road Sewer Lift Station Relocation Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes and delegates authority to the City Manager, or his/her designee, to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, with the State Water Resources Control Board, including, without limitation, the authority to execute a financing agreement on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa and approve and any amendments or changes thereto; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the City Manager, or his/her designee, to represent the City of Santa Rosa in carrying out the City of Santa Rosa’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City of Santa Rosa in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council, upon approval of the financing agreement, directs the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations in JL key 70550, Fulton Road Lift Station, equal to the approved financial assistance agreement amount.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council finds that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration remains applicable to the Project and that no further environmental review is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 15th day of September, 2026.
AYES: (6) Mayor Stapp, Council Members Alvarez, Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Vice Mayor Okrepkie
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________
City Attorney
Reso. No. RES-2026-107
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