WHEREAS:

1. The Implementation Policy for the Small Communities Grant Program was adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board on January 23, 1997, and amended on April 30 and May 14, 1997;

2. The State Water Resources Control Board, on May 14, 1997, adopted the Small Communities Grant Program Priority List which included the City of Firebaugh, Wastewater Facility Expansion Project in Priority Class B;

3. The Division of Clean Water Programs approved the Facilities Plan, which includes the project report, environmental documents, and draft revenue program, on May 19, 1998, for the City of Firebaugh, Wastewater Facility Expansion Project;

4. The Division of Clean Water Programs approved the Final Plans and Specifications on May 22, 1998; and the City of Firebaugh submitted written agreement with the Division's decisions on May 22, 1998; and

5. The City of Firebaugh adopted a Negative Declaration (State Clearinghouse No. 98022063) prepared for the project, which has been reviewed and considered and it has been determined the project will not result in any significant impacts.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The State Water Resources Control Board approves a Small Communities Grant of $1,123,852 to the City of Firebaugh for construction of the Wastewater Facility Expansion Project.

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 July 23, 1998.

/s/

Maureen Marché

Administrative Assistant to the Board