HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 07-2014RESOLUTION NO. 07 -2014
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL
PLANT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND IMPLEMENT A FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ( "City ") City Council reviewed a multi -year
rate plan ( "rate plan ") and capital improvement plan ( "capital plan ") for the Water Quality
Control Plant ( "Plant ") at a City Council study session on January 15, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the capital plan presented in the study session identifies important capital
improvements to increase Plant reliability and backup capabilities, and to comply with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( "NPDES ") requirements including the following Plant
Improvements (the "Project "):
- Digester replacement and rehabilitation;
-Wet weather and blending minimization and mitigation improvements to comply with
NPDES requirements; and
- Additional capital improvements necessary to comply with environmental requirements for
the regional discharge permit, as may be required over this rate plan time period; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Water Resources Control Board provides a loan program
to fund capital improvements for the Plant and related work at cost effective interest rates; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will formally approve a rate plan at a public meeting in March
or April of 2014; the revenues generated by the new rates will fund the loan repayments for the
capital improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide public notice of the public meeting and will comply with
all public information requirements to ensure that the public and the sewer ratepayers are
adequately informed about the rate plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco as follows:
The City Manager (the "Authorized Representative ") or his/her designee is hereby authorized
and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, a Financial
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Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board
for the planning, design, and construction of Plant Improvements (the "Project ").
The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to provide the assurances,
certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including
executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and
any amendments or changes thereto.
The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the City of
South San Francisco in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the financing agreement,
including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City and compliance with applicable
state and federal laws.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a special meeting held on the 15`h day of
January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N Addiego Pradegp Gupta and Liza Normandy
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Vice Mayor Richard A Garbarino and Mayor KaDLI Matsumoto
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ATTEST: aua�
Anna Brown, Deputy City Clerk