HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 8037RESOLUTION NO. 8037
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF · PALO ALTO
SUPPORTING THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT'S COMMERCIAL WASHING MACHINE REBATE
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Water District ("SCVWD")
has established its Commercial Washing Machine Rebate Program, a
countywide program providing rebates to commercial laundry
facilities, including multi-family laundry rooms ("Program");
WHEREAS, the Program involves providing low energy, low
water usage washing machine rebates to commercial laundry
facilities located within the City of Palo Alto ("City") service
area;
WHEREAS, commercial washing machine rebates are
consistent with the legislative intent of AB 1890 for the
expenditures of public benefits funds and are appropriate
measures for the best management practices for commercial,
industrial and institutional accounts (addressed in the
memorandum of understanding) regarding urban water conservation
in California;
WHEREAS, the SCVWD and the City wish to enter into a
memorandum of understanding in furtherance of the goals and
objectives of the Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby approves the City of Palo
Alto's participation· in the Santa Clara Valley Water District's
Commercial Washing Machine Rebate Program.
SECTION 2. The Council further authorizes the City
Manager to sign the contract entitled "Memorandum of
Understanding Between The Santa Clara Valley Water District And
The City of Palo Alto For Commercial Washing Machine Rebate
Program."
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SECTION 3. The Council finds that the adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act and no environmental assessment is
required.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: February 20, 2001
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, LYTLE,
MOSSAR, OJAKIAN, WHEELER
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ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
~~·~ City Clerk .
APPRO~:
Senio~Attorney
City Manager
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