HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 12-7386 RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7386
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATON OF THE DOWNEY REGIONAL WATER
RECLAMATION AND GROUNDWATER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH AVAILABLE FEDERAL AND STATE
PROGRAMS AND GRANTS
WHEREAS, the City's reliance on the local groundwater supply is economically
preferable to meet 100% of its potable water needs and as such as the City is committed to
pursuing alternative means of local, sustainable and reliable water supply; and,
WHEREAS, the Downey Regional Water Reclamation and Groundwater Project would
enable the City to meet its water needs by supplying highly treated reclaimed water and
injecting it in groundwater basin for extraction; and,
WHEREAS, the Downey Regional Water Reclamation and Groundwater Project is
consistent with the State of California Water Plan and the City's adopted Water Master Plan;
and,
WHEREAS, the City plans to build the necessary infrastructure in support of the Downey
Regional Water Reclamation and Groundwater Project at the site of the City's current Utilities
Yard located at 9252 Stewart and Gray Road and as such relocation of the existing facilities to a
new location must be accommodated; and,
WHEREAS, in January 2011, the City purchased the property located at 9300 Stewart
and Gray Road and a portion of the property located at 11921 -12007 Woodruff Avenue which
are adjacent to the City's Utilities Yard facility for the purpose of relocating its existing facilities in
support of the Downey Regional Water Reclamation and Groundwater Project; and,
WHEREAS, in order to implement the Downey Regional Water Reclamation and
Groundwater Project the City needs to seek state and federal funding to augment local funds.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Declares its support for the implementation of the Downey Regional Water
Reclamation and Groundwater Project.
SECTION 2. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the City of Downey
to apply for state and federal funding through available programs and grants, conduct all
negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents, including applications and agreements,
as necessary, to secure the required funding for the Downey Regional Water Reclamation and
Groundwater Project.
SECTION 3. Receive and file the December 11, 2012 Downey Regional Water
Reclamation and Groundwater Project Update Report and incorporate by reference said report
in this Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 12 -7386
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1 1 th day of Decemb , 2012.
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MARIO A. GUERRA, Mayor
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ADRIA M. JIMENE , C C
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of December 2012, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Brossmer, Marquez, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Guerra
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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A IA M. JIMENE CMC
City Clerk