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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2007-186RESOLUTION NO. 2007-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FORA_ TIRE -DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF RUBBERIZED SIDEWALK PRODUCTS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LODI WHEREAS, one of the goals of the City is to deliver projects that benefit the City and enhance the community, and grant programs are a beneficial step in achieving this goal; and WHEREAS, the Tire -Derived Product Grant, if approved, will supplement the City's efforts toward developing context -sensitive plans and will aid in providing financial resources of up to a possible $100,000 to purchase rubberized sidewalk products derived from tire product recycled in California. The California Integrated Waste Management Board is providing this grant to promote use of recycled products. The rubberized sidewalks are reusable, as well as being porous and flexible, which are potentially better around tree roots. Utilizing recycled tire products limits the amount of tires deposited in landfills, thereby benefiting the environment; and WHEREAS, by utilizing grant funds, the City will be able to make maintenance money go further, allowing for more sidewalks to be replaced at a minimum cost to the City; and WHEREAS, the grant is a reimbursement for funds spent. The Streets & Drainage Division will use funds from the operating account and reimburse the fund when the grant money becomes available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the application for a Tire -Derived Product Grant to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the purchase of rubberized sidewalk products; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Lodi. Dated: September 19, 2007 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-186 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held September 19, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce, and Mayor Johnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None ����di11PL�L�,�1��il��.1*'3�►f� 4 � RANDI JOHL City Clerk 2007-186