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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4066-03-2012A Resolution NO. 4066 -03 -2012 REQUESTING FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, WATERSMART TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE PROGRAM FOR THE CENTRAL FORT WORTH RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEM FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation provides funding opportunities for reclaimed water feasibility studies as part of the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas (the "City ") deems it necessary to apply to the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a feasibility study of a potential Central Fort Worth Reclaimed Water System that would create water markets and make more efficient use of existing water supplies; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program, which governs the procedures of making such application, the governing body of the City is required to adopt a resolution to accompany such application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: 1. That the City Manager hereby requests that the U. S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program grant funding to the City in an amount not to exceed $150,000 to the City for a feasibility study of a potential Central Fort Worth Reclaimed Water System as further described in the application for financial assistance. 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and submit to the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program a grant application for such financial assistance. Resolution No. 4066 -03 -2012 3. That the City Manager is further specially authorized to make the required assurances to the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program. 4. That matching funds in support of the project, in the amount of $122,017 will be provided through in -kind contribution of salaries and through funds available in the Water and Sewer Operating Budget. 5. That the Tarrant Regional Water District has agreed to contribute funds to the City in support of the project, in the amount of $32,000. 6. That, if the application is selected for an award, the City will work with the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation to meet established deadlines for entering into a grant funding agreement. 7. That this Resolution was considered in a meeting open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of the said meeting was given pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code and that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be attached to the grant application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Adopted this 6th day of March, 2012. ATTEST: i m Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary F_ = 6,_ O n * /