HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000.216 (12-18-00)RESOLUTION 2000.216
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION
OF A BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP REVOLVING LOAN FUND
PROGRAM APPLICATION TO UNITED STATES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ON BEHALF. OF THE
CITY OF LYNWOOD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
WHEREAS, On June 21, 1999, Region IX of the Environmental
Protection Agency ( "EPA ") awarded the City of Lynwood a 5200,000 grant under the
Brownfields Revitalization Pilot Program provide Phase I and II environmental
assessment and testing for four sites in the City; and
WHEREAS, The Phase I and II assessment would provide the basis for an
effective remediation and development plan for these four sites; and
WHEREAS, The Community Development staff has solicited, reviewed,
qualified and selected two consultant to complete the phase I and II work. The negotiated
contract amounts for phase I services are contained in resolutions for consideration by the
City Council on December 19, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Only applicants who have received the Brownfields
Revitalization Pilot Program Grant, demonstrating a commitment to the Brownfields
program are eligible to the BCRLF program; and
WHEREAS, The implementation of BCRLF program will encourage
Environmental Remediation as a means to remove blight, increase the tax base, provide
additional employment opportunities and enhance the City of Lynwood image.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does
hereby find, proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1 . A EPA Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund is vital to
continue and complete the ongoing Environmental Remediation and Development
Program currently being conducted by the City of Lynwood.
Section 2 . The submission of a grant application to the Environmental
Protection Agency to include the City of Lynwood in the Brownfields Cleanup Revolving
Loan Fund Program is hereby approved, and the Mayor or his designee is authorized to
execute the letters and documents required for the application.
Section 3 . That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
,adoption.
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ATTEST:
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ANDREA L. HOOP ER, C TY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RAL H W. DAVIS, III
City Manager
APPR ED AS TO CONT T:
GARY CHIC
Director of Community Development
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