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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 97061 170725 jb JM/UTL/UAC Resolution No. 9706 Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Authorizing the inancial Assistance Application to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for The WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Recycling Projects Under the WIIN Act and to enter into a Financing Agreement under the Program R E C I T A L S The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation is referred to as the WIIN Act. A. The has a funding program WaterSMART: Title XVI Water Recycling this program, Reclamation makes funds available for water recycling projects that have a Title XVI-compliant approved Feasibility Study. B. has an approved Title XVI Feasibility Study for its . The Feasibility Study was approved by Reclamation on December 10, 2013. C. The City wishes to apply for WIIN funds to cover a portion of the cost of the Recycled Water Pipeline Project by the August 17, 2017 deadline. D. Reclamation has directed applicants to include in its application an official resolution official with legal authority to enter into an agreement, 2) the board of directors, governing body, or appropriate official who has reviewed and supports the application submitted, 3) the capability of the applicant to provide the amount of funding and/or in-kind contributions specified in the funding plan, and 4) that the applicant will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a grant or cooperative agreement. The Council of the City of Palo Alto RESOLVES as follows: SECTION 1. The Council hereby finds that health, safety and welfare of the community to file the WIIN Financial Assistance Application with Reclamation to seek funds made available under the WIIN Act of Title XVI. SECTION 2. The City Council has received and supports the application that will be submitted on the 17th day of August, 2017, and finds: (a) The City has legal authority to enter into an agreement with Reclamation to receive a grant, and (b) The City is able to provide the minimum 75% non-federal cost share specified in the funding plan for the application. DocuSign Envelope ID: D3403320-8CA1-4AE5-8E4D-B33E5A197A61 SECTION 3. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager or his designee, the General Manager of Utilities to: (a) File and sign, for and on behalf of the City of Palo Alto, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from Reclamation for the Recycled Water Pipeline Project. (b) Provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the Board and any amendments or changes thereto. (c) agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the city and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. SECTION 4. The City will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines required for entering into a cooperative agreement to obtain the aforementioned grant funding. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 28, 2017 AYES: DUBOIS, FILSETH, HOLMAN, KNISS, KOU, SCHARFF, TANAKA, WOLBACH NOES: ABSENT: FINE ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: _______________________________ __________________________________ City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED: ________________________________ __________________________________ Deputy City Attorney City Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: D3403320-8CA1-4AE5-8E4D-B33E5A197A61                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             