HomeMy WebLinkAbout8354RESOLUTION NO. 8354
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN
THE WATERSMART: WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT
WHEREAS, City of Redlands Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department ("MUED")
provides potable water to over 75,000 customers consisting of businesses and residents of the City
of Redlands and some surrounding unincorporated communities. A majority of MUED customers
are billed for water use via traditional mechanical meters that must be read manually and have no
additional capabilities; and
WHEREAS, MUED has begun implementing an Advanced Meter Infrastructure ("AMI")
deployment project. The proposed AMI Project involves the replacement of existing manual -read
meters with new smart meters that communicate via single radio frequency technology and enable
MUED to implement technological enhancements such as automated meter reads, usage
notifications and identify system leaks; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of the Interior ("Department") has issued a Notice of
Funding Opportunity dated May 2, 2022 (NOFO), for the WaterSMART: Water and Energy
Efficiency Grants for Fiscal Year 2023. The Department has issued the NOFO for WaterSMART
grant funds under the authority of Section 9504(a) of the Secure Water Act, Subtitle F of Title IX
of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, Public Law (P.L.) 111-11 (42 United States
Code [U.S.C.] 10364); and
WHEREAS, through WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for
Tomorrow), the Bureau of Reclamation ("Reclamation") leverages Federal and non -Federal
funding to work cooperatively with States, Tribes, and Local entities as they plan for and
implement actions to increase water supply sustainability. WaterSMART funding allocations are
subject to the terms and conditions of the NOFO, the Application, and all other legal requirements
of the WaterSMART Program; and
WHEREAS, phases 3-5 of the MUED AMI Project is eligible for funding at a 50 percent
cost share up to $5,000,000 in grant funds; and
WHEREAS, approval for application is required from the City of Redlands governing
body; and
WHEREAS, City of Redlands MUED ("Applicant") intends to apply and participate in the
WaterSMART program and enter into an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation if approved
for "Phases 3-5" of an Advanced Meter Infrastructure Deployment Project in an amount not to
exceed $2,722,500 (50% of the total project cost for Phases 3-5).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as
follows:
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Section 1.
reference.
The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
Section 2. The City of Redlands hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor of the City
of Redlands, or his designee, to sign and submit an application to the Department in response to
the NOFO, and to apply for WaterSMART grant funds for the AMI Project up to the amount of
$2,722,500.00.
Section 3. If the application is approved, the Mayor, or his designee, is designated to
provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the grant application,
including executing a financial assistance or similar agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation
within established deadlines and any amendments or changes thereto.
Section 4. The Mayor, or his designee, is designated to represent the City in carrying
out the responsibilities under the grant agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on
behalf of the City and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Section 5. If a grant award is made by the Bureau of Reclamation, the City commits to
providing up to $2,722,500 in matching funds for the AMI Project plus any remaining balance
noted in the funding plan.
Section 6. The City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA
applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that
the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject
to CEQA.
Section 7.' Applicant acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and
conditions specified in the Agreement, and that the NOFO and Application will be incorporated in
the Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures,
information, and timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Agreement.
Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Agreement.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 5tuly, 2022.
ATTEST:
ne Donaldson, City Clerk
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Paul T. Baricfi, Mayor
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 5th day of July,
2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Tejeda, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Gallagher; Mayor Barich
None
None
None
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ne Donaldson, City Clerk
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