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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2024-057 City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2024-057 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-057 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR AND EXECUTION OF A RECYCLED WATER PLANNING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero (“City”) is nearing the treatment capacity of the existing Wastewater Reclamation Facility; and WHEREAS, preliminary design work is in progress for a replacement City Wastewater Reclamation Facility; and WHEREAS, use of recycled water within the City would contribute to the ability to construct a cost effective Wastewater Reclamation Facility and benefit the overall groundwater basin through offsetting or augmenting fresh/potable water use; and WHEREAS, it is expected that treatment and use of recycled water will be an important component of the overall disposal strategy for the new Wastewater Reclamation Facility; and WHEREAS, funding is available for recycled water planning efforts through the Water Recycling Funding Program Planning Grant, administered by the State Water Resources Control Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO: SECTION 1. The City Manager (the “Authorized Representative”) or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City, a Financial Assistance Application for a grant agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Wastewater Reclamation Facility Retrofit and Secondary Treatment Improvements Project (the “Project”) SECTION 2. The Authorized Representative, or his designee, is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto. SECTION 3. The Authorized Representative, or his designee, is designated to represent the City in carrying out the City’s responsibilities under the grant agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. City of Atascadero Resolution No. 2024-057 Page 2 of 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular scheduled meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of August, 2024. On motion by Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member Funk, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Mayor Moreno NOES: None ABSENT: None ADOPTED: None CITY OF ATASCADERO: Heather Moreno, Mayor ATTEST: Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk