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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. CalRecycle Grants 2011 AGENDA MEMO DATE: January 25, 2011 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Manager By: Shannon DeLong, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT:AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2011 CALRECYCLE GRANT CYCLE AND DELEGATION OF SIGNING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANTS IN THE 2011 CALRECYCLE FUNDING CYCLE FOR WHICH THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS ELIGIBLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS DISCUSSION The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) soliciting applications for two grant opportunities: the Tire-Derived Product Grants and the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Grants. The Tire-Derived Product (TDP) grants are intended to promote the use of recycled-content products derived from waste tires generated in California and to decrease the adverse environmental impacts of unlawful disposal and stockpiling of waste tires. Likewise, the Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) grant is intended to promote the use of recycled-tire products but funds are specifically designated for road surfacing products. A resolution authorizing submission of applications is required. The City will also be required to submit proof of an Environmentally Preferable Purchases and Practices Policy. Grant monies will fund the purchase of certain types of tire-derived recycled products (such as asphalt concrete chip-seal material) but cannot fund the construction or labor costs associated with the installation of the materials. Grant applications will be submitted for products to be used in current and future Capital Improvement Projects. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Funds received from the grants will provide resources and materials for previously-budgeted projects and future projects. Attachment: Resolution CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO.______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO CALRECYCLE FOR ALL GRANTS IN THE 2011 FUNDING CYCLE FOR WHICH THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS ELIGIBLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS WHEREAS , Public Resources Code Sections 40000 et seq. authorize the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), formerly known as the California Integrated Waste Management Board, to administer various Grant Programs (grants) in furtherance of the State of California’s (State) efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the State thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment; and WHEREAS , in furtherance of this authority CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the application, awarding and management of the grants; and WHEREAS , CalRecycle grant application procedures require, among other things, an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of CalRecycle grants, NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council authorizes the submission of applications to CalRecycle for all grants for which the City of Downey is eligible. SECTION 2. That the City Manager or his/her designee is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Downey all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project; and SECTION 3. That these authorizations are effective for five years from the date of adoption of this resolution. SECTION 4 . The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ____day of __________________, 2011. ______________________________ LUIS H. MARQUEZ, Mayor ATTEST : ________________________________ KATHLEEN L.. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. PAGE TWO I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the ______ day of ____________, 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Member: ABSENT: Council Member: ABSTAIN: Council Member: KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk