HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 219-14RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD WATER RESOURCES MANAGER
TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE 2014 WATER -
ENERGY GRANT AND ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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WHEREAS, the purpose of the California Department of Water Resources
(DWR) 2014 Water- Energy Grant Program is to fund residential, commercial, and
institutional water efficiency programs or projects that reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and also reduce water and energy use; and
WHEREAS, the Water Resources Department has a water conservation
program that saves water, reduces energy use, and reduces greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has a proposed project to convert
the compost facility to a water and energy saving system, using efficient electric
blowers and conveyors in place of heavy diesel equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Department has a proposed project to
install 20 smart- irrigation controller systems at park sites within the City of Bakersfield.
The smart irrigation controllers would reduce water consumption at these parks
and save water and energy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, the DWR is requiring a resolution be submitted with the grant
application to authorize City staff to submit a proposal for the grant, and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield, if selected, will enter into an agreement with
the DWR to carry out the proposed water and energy saving and greenhouse gas
emission reducing projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield:
Approves the filing of an application to the California Department of
Water Resources to obtain a 2014 Water- Energy Grant pursuant to
Senate Bill No. 103 Section 11 (2013 - 2014 Regular Session).
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2. Authorizes the City to enter into an agreement to receive a grant for
the: City of Bakersfield Compost Facility Water and Energy Upgrades
and Parks Smart Irrigation Controller Project.
3. Authorizes the Water Resources Manager to prepare the necessary
data, conduct investigations, file such application, and execute a
grant agreement and any amendments thereto, with the California
Department of Water Resources.
4. Certifies that the above recitals are true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
DEC 101014 , by the following vote:
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CITY CLERK and Ex Wlo Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
DEC 10 1014
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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HUA H. RUDNICK
luty City Attorney
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