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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
TITLE:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE
A GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR
THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S
WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY
EFFICIENCY GRANTS PROGRAM FOR THE
LANDSCAPED ROADWAY IRRIGATION
PROJECT
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1 sl Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2od Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For_
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CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works to submit a grant application
for the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART, Sustain and Manage America's Resources for
Tomorrow, Water and Energy Efficiency Grants, Funding Group I for the Landscaped Roadway
Irrigation Project, in the amount of $500,000.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana maintains and irrigates landscaping for many medians and roadside
parkways throughout the City. Some medians and parkways contain landscaping, such as turf, with
high water needs, which due to recurring drought cycles in the region, have not received adequate
water to maintain a vibrant and aesthetically pleasing condition. The appearance and aesthetic
appeal of our roadways is an important aspect of projecting an image of a city that works for its
residents and visitors. Therefore, the City embarked on an effort to revitalize landscaping along
high -visibility roadways by replacing withered vegetation with drought tolerant, low-water use
plants, while still greatly improving the appearance of the medians and parkways. Moving forward,
the City will improve medians and parkways along arterial roadways as part of standard street
improvements.
The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) administers the WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency
Grants (WEEG) as a competitive grant program with one of the main objectives to conserve water
and use it more efficiently. The program has approximately $7.8 million available for FY 2021-22
and the program requires a minimum of 100% in matching funds.
In order to implement an efficient irrigation system to conserve water, staff proposes employing a
combination of a drip system to irrigate half of the new landscaping in the roadways, and using
efficient sprinkler nozzles in the other half. The project also includes replacing existing turf in
roadside parkways with low-water plants.
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing grant application for Landscaped Roadway Irrigation
September 15, 2020
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Staff recommends authorization to submit an application (Exhibit 1) to BOR's WEEG program in
the amount of $500,000 for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff will return to the City Council with a
request for approval of further actions and will indicate the fiscal impact of any such awards and
associated expenditures at that time.
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director— Public Works Agency
Exhibit: 1. Resolution Authorizing Grant Application for Landscaped Roadway Irrigation Project
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EXHIBIT 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S
WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
GRANTS FOR THE LANDSCAPED ROADWAY IRRIGATION
PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. The City of Santa Ana will be updating landscaping and irrigation systems in
medians and parkways along certain arterial roadways ("Landscaped Roadway Irrigation
Project").
B. A combination of drip irrigation system, efficient sprinkler nozzles, turf removal
and low water usage plants are proposed in the landscape areas in the project roadways.
C. The United States Department of the Interior offers financial assistance in the
form of grant funding through its Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART (Sustain and
Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Water and Energy Efficiency Grants (WEEG)
for this type of project. The program provides two levels of funding: up to a maximum of
$2,000,000 for longer term projects and up to a maximum of $500,000 for other smaller
projects, but not to exceed 50% of the total project cost.
D. The City of Santa Ana desires to fund part of the cost of the Landscaped
Roadway Irrigation Project with grant funding from the Bureau of Reclamation's
WaterSMART WEEG program, Funding Group I, in the amount of $500,000.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes and
directs the Executive Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, to complete, review,
sign and submit, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, a grant application for the
Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART WEEG for the Landscaped Roadway Irrigation
Project in the amount of $500,000.
Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby designates the
Executive Director of Public Works, or his or her designee 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 Executive Director of Public Works, or his or her designee, is
designated to represent the City of Santa Ana in carrying out the City's responsibilities
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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 of
Santa Ana commits to providing a minimum of 100% in matching funds ($500,000) for the
project, and up to the balance of funds needed to complete the construction of the project.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this day of 12020.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: 7�'. -f.4-,
John M. Funk
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No.
2020 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on .2020.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2020-XXX
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