HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 11-7298RESOLUTION NO. 11-7298
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD
CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 FOR
WHICH THE CITY OF DOWNEY IS ELIGIBLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds
for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures;and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval and application(s) by the Applicants governing board
before submission of said application(s) 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 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of applications for the Wilderness, Crawford, and Apollo
Park projects.
SECTION 2. Certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the
application; and,
SECTION 3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate
and maintain the projects consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the
resources to do so; and,
SECTION 4. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5 of the
California Labor Code; and
SECTION 5. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal
requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and that prior
to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and,
SECTION 6. Certifies that applicant will work towards the 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
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SECTION 7. Appoints the City Manager or his designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project(s).
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of September, 201 1
LUIS H. MARQUEZ
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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 27a' .day of September, 2011, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members: Brossmer, Gafin, Guerra, Vasquez, Mayor Marquez
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
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DOYLE, Interim City Clerk