STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD MEETING

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

MARCH 20, 1997

ITEM: 2

SUBJECT: FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 1997 INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AND FFY 1997 FEDERAL CAPITALIZATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE

DISCUSSION: - Federal regulations (40 CFR 35.3150) require the State to submit an annual IUP to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Division of Clean Water Programs (DCWP) has prepared a proposed FFY 1997 IUP consistent with federal rules which describes the intended uses of State Revolving Fund (SRF) monies for FFY 1997. A copy of the FFY 1997 IUP based on a FFY 1997 appropriation of $44,573,859 is contained in Exhibit A.

The DCWP proposes that the Executive Director be authorized to accept the FFY 1997 Capitalization Grant in the amount of $44,573,859.

The federal appropriation requires a 20 percent state match. The match money ($8,914,772) for the FFY 1997 Capitalization Grant will be provided from the $80 million in match money contained in the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act for the SRF.

POLICY ISSUE: Should the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) approve the FFY 1997 IUP, authorize the Executive Director to accept the FFY 1997 SRF Capitalization Grant, and authorize the Executive Director to accept the FFY 1997 Capitalization Grant?

FISCAL The State match of $8,914,772 will be provided IMPACT:from the $80 million in general obligation bonds made available for the SRF Loan Program in the Safe, Clean, Reliable Water Supply Act passed by the voters on November 5, 1996.

REGIONAL BOARD IMPACT: None

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the SWRCB adopt a resolution 1) approving the FFY 1997 IUP; and 2) authorizing the Executive Director to accept the FFY 1997 SRF Capitalization Grant.

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

RESOLUTION NO. 97 -

FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 1997 INTENDED USE PLAN (IUP) AND FFY 1997 CAPITALIZATION GRANT ACCEPTANCE

WHEREAS:

1. The Division of Clean Water Programs has prepared a draft FFY 1997 IUP in compliance with federal rules, and such plan must be submitted annually.

2. Congress has appropriated FFY 1997 State Revolving Fund (SRF) monies in the amount of $44,573,859 and the Division of Administrative Services will make application for the funds.

3. Authorization to accept the FFY 1997 SRF Capitalization Grant award is needed.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The State Water Resources Control Board:

1. Approves the FFY 1997 IUP.

2. Authorizes the Executive Director to accept the FFY 1997 SRF Capitalization Grant.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned, Administrative Assistant to the Board, does hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board held on March 20, 1997.

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Maureen Marché

Administrative Assistant to the Board