HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-08-26 - RESOLUTIONS - APPROVING GRANT FUNDS EEMP PGM (6)RESOLUTION NO. 14-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION
PROGRAM (EEMP)
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 Applicant's 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, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Valley Vista Property
Acquisition Project, and
SECTION 2. Certifies the Applicant understands the requirements in the Program
Guidelines; and
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 provisions of Section 1771.5
of the State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded EEMP
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, and environmental laws. Furthermore, prior to the 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
SECTION 8. Appoints the City Manager, or designee, 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2014.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Armind Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of August 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Kellar, Acosta, McLean, Boydston, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
TERIM YgfERK '
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