HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution No. 26-035 authorizing the City to apply for funds through the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program 2026 Standard GrantRESOLUTION NO. 26-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE
APPLICATION FOR THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER AND NATURAL FLOOD
PROTECTION PROGRAM 2026 STANDARD GRANT OPERATED BY THE
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (VALLEY WATER)
This resolution authorizes City of Cupertino staff to complete and submit an
application for the 2026 Standard Grant Program under Valley Water to advance
capital projects, for the Lawrence Mitty Park and Trail project (Project).
WHEREAS, Valley Water has enacted the 2026 Standard Grants Program -
FY2026 Safe Clean Water Grant Program (Safe Clean Water), which provides
funds for Implementation (Program) Grants; and
WHEREAS, Valley Water’s Office of Civic Engagement has been delegated
the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, and establishing
necessary implementation procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by Valley Water require
Applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution Applicant’s approval to
apply for and accept grant program funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino (Applicant) intends to enter into a
Grant Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Water District should grant funds
be awarded; and
l NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby:
1. Approve the submission of an application for the 2026 Standard Grants
Program under Valley Water, from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural
Flood Protection Program;
2. Approve the acceptance of grant funds from the 2026 Standard Grants
Program under Valley Water, from the Safe, Clean Water and Natural
Flood Protection Program, upon approval of grant funding for the Project
by appropriate authorities;
3. Certify that the City of Cupertino has or will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the Project beyond the grant funding term;
4. Certify that Applicant will maintain an accounting system that
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a.Accurately reflects fiscal transactions, with the necessary
controls and safeguards;
b.Provides good audit trails, especially the source documents; and
c.Provides accounting data so the total cost of the project
can be readily determined.
5.Certify that Applicant will review and agree to all terms and
conditions stated in the Agreement including the Special Provisions,
General Provisions, Financial Provisions, and Insurance
Requirements contained in the Agreement; and
6.Appoint the City Manager or designee as its authorized agent to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents and
reports including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the
performance and completion of the Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 7th day of April, 2026, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES: Moore, Chao, Fruen, Mohan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wang
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
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Kitty Moore, Mayor
City of Cupertino
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Date
ATTEST:
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Lauren Sapudar, City Clerk
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Date
4/15/2026
4/15/2026