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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55E - RESO ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTUREREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2018 TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE [NONGENERAL FUND] (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G) M�:� 615 r RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 15' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to submit a $4,000,000 grant application for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure project to the California Department of Natural Resources. DISCUSSION On June 27, 2018, Governor Brown signed the fiscal year 2018-19 State Budget which included $4,000,000 in funding for the City of Santa Ana's Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) project. The City's proposed AMI project involves the replacement of the City's existing water meters with new smart meters which are capable of being read automatically and provide the consumer with up-to-date information on their water use. The proposed project is extensive involving the replacement of approximately 45,000 meters, the integration of new software and database systems and the installation of a network of data collectors and transmitters. Staff has completed a feasibility study and is in the process of developing a comprehensive implementation plan. Receipt of this grant will allow the City to procure and integrate an AMI system, install the network of data collectors and transmitters and install the initial set of smart meters. The California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant project and setting up necessary procedures for the City to receive the $4,000,000 grant. The procedures established by the Natural Resources Agency require submission of an authorizing resolution (Exhibit 1) to complete a formal application. 55E-1 Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the Department of Natural Resources for Advanced Metering Infrastructure December 4, 2018 Page 2 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and mair assets), Strategy G (develop and implement coordination with the Community Investment and ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Iain a Community Investment Plan for all City the City's Capital Improvement Program in Deferred Maintenance Plans There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT At.this time there is no fiscal impact associated with this Council action. The City is pursuing a grant in the amount of $4,000,000 to implement the proposed Advanced Metering Infrastructure Proj ct. When awarded, that amount would be appropriated into the City's budget as part of a futuCouncil action to accept the funds. 0 i. Sweiss, PE, PLS :ive Director Works Agency FS/NS/RR Exhibit: 1. Authorizing Resolution 55E-2 jmf 10/31/18 RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have approved grant funding for the project shown above; and WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant project, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the applicant's governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City Council approves the filing of an application fcr grant funding for the City's Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project. Section 2. The City Council approves the acceptance of general fund allocation for local assistance for the above project. Section 3, The City Council certifies that the City of Santa Ana, as the applicant, understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form. Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project or will enter into an agreement with another entity to perform said operation and maintenance. Section S. The City Council certifies that the City has reviewed and understands the General Provisions contained in the Project Agreement shown in the Procedural Guide. Section 6. The City Council appoints Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager, or his designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Resolution No. 2018 -XXX Page 7 of 2 EXHIBIT 1 55E-3 jmf 10/31/18 Section 7. 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 4th day of December, 2018. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:n F ohM. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No. 2018- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on December 4, 2018. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55E-4 Resolution No. 2048 -XXX Page 2 of 2