HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 168-01RESOLUTION NO J. 6 8" 0 ~'
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION PROGRAM UNDER
SECTION 164.56 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE EXPANSION
PROJECT - PHASE II
CHESTER AVENUE MEDIAN ISLAND
PROJECT
LAKEVlEW PARKWAY LANDSCAPE
PROJECT
SR 178 AT FAIRFAX ROAD INTERCHANGE LANDSCAPING
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has authorized a program
for the funding grants to state, local, 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 Resources Agency has established the procedures and criteria
for reviewing grant proposals 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 and criteria established by the Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the applicant's governing
body before submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the application contains assurances that the applicant must comply
with; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State
of California to carry out the environmental enhancement and mitigation project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement
and Mitigation Program for grant assistance.
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Certifies that said applicant will make adequate provisions for the operation
and maintenance of these projects.
Appoints Raul Rojas, Public Works Director, or his designee, as agent to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not
limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and so
on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned
projects.
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I 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
NflV 1 ~ 2001 , by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSEN~
COUNCILMEMBER CARSON, SENHAM, MAGGARD, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER I-~,~1'%~ ..
CITY CLERK and EX OFFI~) CLERK of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED NOV .~
HARVEY L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
BART J. THILTGEN
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
ALAND/A~~%
Deputy City Attorney
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