HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 051-18Resolution No: 05 1- 18
RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAKERSFIELD APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND
MITIGATION (EEM) PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have
enacted Section 164.56 of the California Streets And Highways Code, which is
intended to provide grant funds to local, state and federal agencies and
nonprofit entities for projects to enhance and mitigate the environmental
impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated
the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing
necessary procedures and criteria, and is required to submit to the California
Transportation Commission a list of recommended projects from which the grant
recipients will be selected; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources
Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of an application by the
Applicants governing board before submission of said application to the State;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the
State of California to carry out the Project
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of
Bakersfield:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Reforesting of Bakersfield City
Street Trees; and
2. Certifies that Applicant understands the requirements in the Program
Guidelines;
3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will
secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that Applicant will record a document against the real property that
defines the State's interest in the property whether the Grantee owns the
property or not; and
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5. Certifies that Applicant will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the
State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects
awarded EEM Program Funds; and
6. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building
codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws
and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable licenses
and permits will have been obtained; and
7. Certifies that Applicant will work towards the Governor's State Planning
Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the
environment, and promote public health and safety as included in
Government Code Section 65041.1; and
8. Appoints the Director of Recreation and Parks, or designee, as agent to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but
not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests etc., which may
be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Co ncil of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
MAY 0 1010 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER RIMEYtZ, GONZALES, WEIR, SANNi, FREEMAN, SULLIVAN, PARLIER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER Itf(m1
CHRISTOPHER tERRY
ACTING CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED MAY 091018
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KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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VIRIDIA GALLARDO-KING
Associate. City Attorney
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