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RESOLUTION 2012 -04
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVE PROGRAM
FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRUCKEE SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds
for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program under the Safe Drinking
Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006
(Proposition 84); and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures require all award recipients commit to threshold
requirements; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a
resolution certifying the approval of application by the Applicant's governing board before
submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out the development of the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TRUCKEE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Town Council approves filing of an application for the grant funding in an amount of
up to $250,000 for the downtown Truckee specific Plan in order to become a more
sustainable community.
2. The Town will leverage staff in -kind in an amount of $50,000 to this Project.
3. Certifies that the Town will have sufficient funds to develop the proposal or will secure
the resources to do so.
4. Certifies that the proposal will comply with any applicable laws and regulations including
being consistent with the State's Planning Priorities identified in Government Code
Section 65041.1 and summarized below:
a. Promote infill development and invest in existing communities
b. Protect, preserve and enhance agricultural land and natural resources
c. Encourage location and resource efficient new development
5. Certifies that threshold requirements outlined in the guidelines, including consideration of
Ocean Protection Council Seal Level Rise Guidance will be met.
6. Agrees to reduce, on a permanent a basis as feasible, greenhouse gas emissions
consistent with California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division 25.5
(commencing with Section 3850) of the Health and Safety Code); any applicable
regional plan.
7. Agrees to meet the Collaboration Requirements of the focus area applicable to the
Proposal; and includes all required documents in the application package.
8. Authorizes the Town Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications and
agreements and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
9. Authorizes the Community Development Director, or designee, to sign all necessary
reports and payment requests as required for this Project and submitted to the State of
California.
The foregoing Resolution was introduced by Vice Mayor Green, seconded by
Council Member Wallace Dee, at a Regular Meeting of the Truckee Town Council, held on
the 2 day of February, 2012 and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Green, Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member
Brown, Council Member Anderson and Mayor deRyk Jones.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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Joan deRyk ones, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jud Price, C Town Clerk