2015-021 - Recovery for the Used Oil Payment Program

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3/24/15 LS RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY FOR THE USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM 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. Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 48690 the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has established the Used Oil Payment Program (OPP) to make payments to qualifying jurisdictions for implementation of their used oil programs, including providing convenient collection locations, increasing demand for refined oil, motivation and education of the public to recycle used oil and developing research and demonstration projects. B. In furtherance of this authority, CalRecycle is required to establish procedures governing the administration of the OPP. C. CalRecycle's procedures for administering the OPP require, among other things, an applicant's governing body to declare by resolution certain authorizations related to the administration of the OPP. D. The City desires to apply for funding to continue its used oil collection program and to implement additional used oil recycling programs as they become feasible. Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the submittal of Used Oil Payment Program applications to CalRecycle for a period of five (5) years, extending through June 30, 2020. Section 3. The City Council appoints and authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, or his designee, as agent of the City of Santa Ana, to execute all documents necessary to implement and secure payment under the OPP. Resolution No. 2015 -021 Page 1 of 2