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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR26-693134 RESOLUTION R26-693 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE SOUTH PLAINS ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PROGRAM GRANT FOR SECURITY UPGRADES AT THE RECYCLING CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,378.00; DECLARING THAT SUCH ACTION SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE APPLICATION; AND AGREEING TO COMPLY WITH THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOUTH PLAINS ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND THE STATE OF TEXAS WHEREAS, the South Plains Association of Governments (SPAG) is directed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to administer solid waste grant funds for implementation of the SPAG's adopted regional solid waste management plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Plainview, Texas (City) is qualified to apply for such grant funds under a request for applications; and WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to request FY2026/2027 grant funding through the SPAG Request for Applications for the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program for security upgrades at the City's recycling center in an amount not to exceed $5,378.00; and WHEREAS, the City Council further authorizes the City Manager or his designee to act for the City of Plainview, Texas in all matters regarding the grant application and any subsequent grant contract or project; and WHEREAS, the City Council continues such authorization for the City of Plainview to comply with the grant requirements of SPAG, TCEQ, and the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City Manager's or his designee's application for such grant and any subsequent grant contract or project, and compliance with grant requirements, will serve a public purpose and be in the best interest of the City's residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS THAT: 135 1 1 SECTION 1. The findings recitals outlined above are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted and approved. SECTION 2. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to request FY2026/2027 grant funding through the SPAG Request for Applications for the Regional Solid Waste Grants Program and to act on behalf of the City of Plainview, Texas in all matters related to the grant application and any subsequent grant contract or grant project. SECTION 3. If the grant is awarded and a project is funded, the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas authorizes the City Manager or his designee to comply with the grant requirements of SPAG, TCEQ, and the State of Texas. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas further commits that the City Manager or his designee shall only use any grant funds and any grant -funded equipment or facilities for the purposes in which they are intended under the grant. SECTION & In compliance with the grant requirements, the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas agrees that activities related to this grant will comply with and support the adopted regional and local solid waste management plans adopted for the geographical area in which the activities are performed. Passed by the City Council this 10th day of FebAary, 2026. ATT T: / g � L�—Z Belinda Hinojosa Secretary APPROVED AS TO ONTENT: Ted Chance or, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Matthew A. Mu ay, City Attorney Charles Starnes,