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C4L 3 Resolution: RES 27-2017
File Number: 17-258 Enactment Number: RES 27-2017
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 18, 2017; and
WHEREAS,the capital plan presented in the study session identified the Water Quality Control Plant Wet
Weather and Digester Improvements Project (the "Project") to increase Plant reliability and backup
capabilities, and to comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") including
the following:
Digester replacement and rehabilitation;
Wet weather and blending minimization and mitigation improvements to comply with NPDES
requirements;
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 June of 2017; 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; and
WHEREAS, the current estimated construction cost for the Project is $44 million, and due to the large
overall Project costs, construction of the Project will need to be financed; and
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File Number: 17-258 Enactment Number: RES 27-2017
WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Board Clean Water State Revolving Loans Fund (SRF) provides
low cost financing for eligible projects; and
WHEREAS, there is no cost for submitting an application to the SRF for funding, and staff recommends
that the City apply for up to $50 million in SRF funds to cover all hard costs and soft costs associated with
the Project.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco takes the
following actions:
The City Manager(the"Authorized Representative")or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign
and file, for and on behalf of the City of South San Francisco, a Financial Assistance Application for a
financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and
construction of Water Quality Control Plant Wet Weather and Digester Improvements 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.
The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee is authorized to take any other action consistent with
the intent of this Resolution.
At a meeting of the City Council on 3/22/2017, a motion was made by Liza Normandy, seconded by
Richard Garbarino, that this Resolution be approved.The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Vice Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember
Matsumoto, Mayor Gupta, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by
Gabriel driguez
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