HomeMy WebLinkAbout4284 Resolution - CERB Grant Application Submittal RESOLUTION NO.4284
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD LOAN WITH THE WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE PROCESS WATER
REUSE FACILITY PRETREATMENT IMPROVEMENT PHASE 3 PROJECT.
WHEREAS,the City currently owns and operates a Process Water Reuse Facility(PWRF)
that operates for the benefit of large agriculture food processors to pretreat, treat, and dispose of
approximately one billion gallons of agricultural industrial wastewater via land application on
1854 acres of City-owned farmland pursuant to Washington State Discharge Permit No.
ST0005369; and
WHEREAS, the Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) is being improved via multiple
projects that will increase the treatment and storage capacity of industrial wastewater for industrial
food processors in Pasco; and
WHEREA5, to help fund these improvements, Community Economic Revitalization
Board (CERB) funds are available to support economic development projects which are ready to
implement and for which jobs are to be created or retained; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to apply for $5 million in the CERB loan funding at an
interest rate of 1.5-2% (depending on eligibility) for the PWRF Pretreatment Phase 3 Project, of
which said project is consistent with the purposes of the CERB; and
WHEREAS, the CERB funding requires a commitment of private resources toward
enhancing the vitality of the local area and expansion of economic and employment opportunities
of the City, together with increased tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, in the event the application for CERB funding is approved, and accepted by
the City, the City will comply with all applicable Federal and State requirements regarding
environmental impact of the project; and
WHEREAS,the City's CERB project will not result in the transfer/relocation of jobs from
one part of the State of Washington to another; and
WHEREAS, the City finds and determines that an application should be submitted to
appropriate agencies for consideration of funding the CERB Project for and on behalf of the
Processors, and that such submission will promote economic development within the City
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That that the Interim City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to submit an
application to the CERB, for and on behalf of the City, for CERB loan funding in the approximate
amount of$5,000,000 for the PWRF Pretreatment Improvement Project.
Be It Further Resolved that the Interim City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized
to provide such additional information as may be necessary to secure approval of such application.
Be It Further Resolved that in the event such application is approved, the Interim City
Manager is authorized to enter into any agreements for such CERB loan funds.
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington,this Sth day of December,
2022.
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Blanche Barajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, CMC Ke guson Law, PLLC
City Clerk Attorneys
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