HomeMy WebLinkAbout89-29 - State Methane Gas Hazard Reduction FundNO. 89- 29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH REQUESTING A GRANT
FROM THE STATE METHANE GAS HAZARD
REDUCTION FUND.
WHEREAS, in 1986, the Legislature approved a bill, sponsored by
. Senators David Roberti and Marion Bergeson, which provided funding
for report identifying potential methane gas hazardous in certain
areas of Southern California; and
WHEREAS, the report identified Newport Beach as an area in
which methane gas is naturally produced below the surface and is
emitted into the atmosphere in certain areas; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, Senator Marion Bergeson sponsored SB456
which, when adopted, created a methane gas hazard reduction fund;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has submitted a
preapplication to the Division of Oil and Gas for a grant from the
Methane Gas Hazard Reduction Fund to install vents to mitigate
methane gas hazards and engage in other activities consistent with
the purpose and intent of SB456; and
WHEREAS, the division of oil and gas has suggested certain
revisions to the City's request for funds and the preapplication
has been rewritten by staff to reflect DOG comments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the
revised preapplication for grant funds, wishes to confirm its
intent to request $105,000 from the Methane Gas Hazard Reduction
Fund, and to direct staff to submit the revised preapplication and
otherwise pursue funding.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach that the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach hereby requests a grant in the sum of $105,000 from the
Methane Gas Hazard Reduction Fund, with the funds to be used for
• the purposes specified in the preapplication submitted to the
Council April 19, 1989; and
Be it further resolved that the Utilities Director is
authorized and directed to submit the revised preapplication
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request for funds and take all steps necessary to secure funding
in accordance with SB456 and the revised preapplication.
ADOPTED this 24th day of April , 989.
MAYOR
_10 ATTEES :
CITY CLERK