Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for City wide installation of Catch Basin Trash Removal Inserts. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: A 3 Meeting Date: 3/23/09 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for City wide installation of Catch Basin Trash Removal Inserts Contact Person/Dept.: Damian Skinner or Steve Finton Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Phone Number: (310) 253 6421 (310) 253 6406 General Fund: Yes X No X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Public Notification List (03/18/09) Action Item: X Attachments: Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (03/17/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (03/18/09) RECOMMENDATION: City Attorney Approval: Carol A. Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/18/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (03/18/09) in funding includes $355 Billion Staff recommends the City Council authorize the submittal of a grant application requesting $800 000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for City wide installation of catch basin trash removal inserts. BACKGROUND: On February 17 2009 President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This $787 Billion economic stimulus package infrastructure construction healthcare programs education housing assistance and energy efficiency projects $144 Billion in State and Local Fiscal Relief and $288 Billion in tax credits. ARRA funds will be issued through grants and loans for specific funding categories administered by existing grant agencies. DISCUSSION: The ARRA is providing $6 Billion nationwide for Clean Water and Drinking Water Grants and Loans and $281 Million has been allocated for projects in California ...
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