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RES-2019-027 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 0 27 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE TITLE XVI RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE USE OF RECYCLED WATER; TO ENTER INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS, AS AWARDED, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM; TO AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR; AND TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GRANT. WHEREAS, Title XVI of P.L. 102-575, as amended, entitled "Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act" (Title XVI) provides authority to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to identify, study and fund water recycling and reuse projects; and WHEREAS, the Title XVI program is focused on identifying and investigating opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewaters and naturally impaired ground and surface water in the State of California; and WHEREAS, the BOR has budgeted Title XVI funding for design and construction of water recycling projects, on a project-specific basis, in partnership with local governmental entities (Grant); and WHEREAS,the BOR offers Grant funding under Title XVI to assist local agencies with the development, design and construction of new water recycling projects; and WHEREAS,the City of Anaheim(City)is committed to realizing potential benefits from water recycling and reuse projects that are eligible for Title XVI cost share matching funds, including the Anaheim South Recycled Water Project(Project), formerly known as the Ball Road Recycled Water Project, which will deliver recycled water from the regional Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS)treatment facilities to the Anaheim Resort Area; and WHEREAS, to maximize the likelihood of a Grant award for the Project, the City wishes to submit an application for Grant funds as early as possible in response to the next BOR Funding Opportunity Announcement under Title XVI,which is expected to occur in early or mid- 2019; and 1 WHEREAS, the City is familiar with the terms, conditions, and limitations placed on Title XVI Grants and previously obtained and utilized Grant money under Title XVI to fund a portion of the feasibility study costs for the Project; and WHEREAS, the City is willing and able to conform to the terms, conditions, and limitations imposed by the BOR upon Title XVI Grant funds through a Grant Cooperative Agreement between the City and the BOR; and WHEREAS, the City Council remains supportive of the ongoing efforts of the Public Utilities Department to apply for such allocation of funds through the Title XVI program as may be awarded to and accepted by the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim as follows: 1. The Public Utilities General Manager or designee is authorized to submit an application to the BOR for and on behalf of the City of Anaheim, a municipal corporation established under the laws of the State of California,for a Grant entitled WaterSmart: Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program in an amount of up to 25 percent of the total cost of planning, design, and/or construction to offset the costs of the Anaheim South Recycled Water Project. 2. The Public Utilities General Manager or designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute any agreements, certificates and/or assurances, reports, plans, payment requests, or other documents, including but not limited to a Grant Cooperative Agreement, as may be necessary for the purpose of obtaining assistance provided by the BOR, including any extensions and amendments thereof, as may be necessary for the purpose of obtaining funds under the Grant. 3. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby agrees to accept, and by this Resolution does accept, any such Title XVI Grant so awarded to the City of Anaheim without further action of the City Council of the City of Anaheim being required therefore. 4. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby agrees to attest, and by this Resolution does attest, that the City has the capability to provide Seventy-Five Percent(75%)or more matching funds/in-kind contributions as may be required by the BOR for the Grant. 5. The City of Anaheim hereby agrees to comply with each and all of the terms, conditions, and limitations imposed by the BOR upon said Grant. 6. The City of Anaheim hereby agrees to work with the BOR to meet established deadlines for entering into a Grant Cooperative Agreement, if required. 2 7. If Grant funds are awarded, revenue appropriations shall be increased by a commensurate amount in the annual budget of the City of Anaheim in the applicable fiscal year. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 2nd day of April , 2019,by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CITY OF ANAHEIM �/4i11 1 �_ i ' •F ►i 0 ANAHEIM ATTEST: C • CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM CAO 131485 3 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Resolution No. 2019-027 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council held on the 2nd day of April, 2019 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel and O'Neil NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 5th day of April, 2019. CITY CLERK F THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (SEAL)