HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 15-7572-Approve Application for EEM Grant Programi i i • ` •
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WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have enacted
Section 164.56 of the California Streets And Highways Code, which is intended to provide grant
funds to local, state 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 California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures
and criteria, 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 established by the California Natural Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval of an application by the Applicants governing board
before submission of said application 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, • is THE CITY OF • DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Environmental Enhancement
and Mitigation Program; and
SECTION 2. Certifies that Applicant understands the requirements in the Program
Guidelines;
SECTION 3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate
and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the
resources to do so; and
SECTION 4. Certifies that Applicant will record a document against the real property
that defines the State's interest in the property whether the Grantee owns the property or
not; and
SECTION 5. Certifies that Applicant will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5
of the State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded EEM
Program Funds; and
SECTION 6. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and
regulations including, but not limited to,- legal requirements for building codes, health and
safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of
construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained; and
SECTION 7. Certifies that Applicant will work towards the Governor's 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 8. Appoints the City Manager as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute
and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment
requests etc., which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
SECTION 9. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby determines that the project
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines.
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 23rd day of June, 2015, by the following
vote, to wit: