HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 126-2022RESOLUTION NO. 6 2 0 2 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION FOR THE WATERSMART: WATER AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY GRANTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the United States Bureau of Reclamation ("Reclamation") has
held a competitive funding cycle for Fiscal Year 23 for the WaterSMART: Water
and Energy Efficiency Grants ("WEEG") program and, pursuant to this program,
Reclamation makes funds available for water efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted an application for funding to the WEEG
program's Fiscal Year 23 competitive funding cycle to provide additional
funding for the installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which will
improve the efficiency of the City's municipal water system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 086-2022 on June 1,
2022 which gave authorization to the Water Resources Department to move
forward with the procurement of Badger Meter AMI and the Badger BEACON
AMI system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council's authorized investment of $500,000 in local
funding for AMI meters is being used as a local match in the request for federal
funding; and
WHEREAS, Reclamation has directed applicants to submit an official
resolution adopted by the applicant's governing body, within 30 days of the
application submittal (July 28, 2022), verifying: (1) the identity of the official with
legal authority to enter into a grant award agreement; (2) the identity of the
appropriate official who has reviewed and supports the application submitted;
and (3) affirmation that the applicant will work with Reclamation to meet
established deadlines for entering into a grant or cooperative agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield
as follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
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2. That the appropriate officials within the City's governing structure,
which include the City Manager's Office and the Water Resources
Manager, have received and support the application that was
submitted to Reclamation for the WEEG program.
3. The City Council has received and supports the completion of the
application with this resolution that will be submitted before August 28,
2022.
4. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or
designee, including the Water Resources Manager, to:
a. File and sign, for and on behalf of the City of Bakersfield, a
Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement with
Reclamation for the WEEG project.
b. Provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments
required for the Financial Assistance Application, including
negotiating a financial assistance agreement and any
amendments or changes thereto.
c. Represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities,
including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City
and compliance with applicable State and Federal laws.
5. The City will work with Reclamation to meet established deadlines
required for entering into a cooperative agreement to obtain the
aforementioned grant funding.
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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 AUG 17 2022 ,
by the following vote:
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, GRAY, PARLIER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER �10-vyAM
APPROVED AUG 17 2022
By
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorn y
By
VI INIA ENNARO
City Attorney
JILIE DRIMAKIS,MMC
CITY CLERK AND EX OFFICIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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