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AGENDA STATEMENT
~`~~ CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
12/06/2011 Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $16,500 FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT
LEASE FUND FOR REPLACEMENT DEFIBRILLATOR
BATTERIES ~,n
SUBMITTED BY: FIRE CHIEF
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE
4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
The Fire Department is requesting an appropriation of $16,500.00 to purchase
replacement lithium battery packs for the defibrillators from the available balance of the
Fire Equipment Lease Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will
not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department is requesting City Council approval to appropriate $16,500.00 from
the available fund balance of the Fire Equipment Lease Fund. There is a sufficient
available fund balance in the Fire Equipment Lease Fund for this appropriation. This
appropriation will be used to purchase replacement lithium battery packs for the
defibrillators.
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DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $16,500 to the
supplies and services category of the Fire Equipment Lease Fund. There is no fiscal
impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for approving this one-time appropriation.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by.' Dave Hanneman, Fire Chief, Fire Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $16,500 FROM THE
AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE FIRE EQUIPMENT LEASE
FUND FOR REPLACEMENT DEFIBRILLATOR BATTERIES
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Fire Department needs to purchase replacement
lithium battery packs for the defibrillators on its fire engines; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, and again on September 13, 2011, the City Council
approved the collection of pass-through charges to residents receiving emergency medical
response services; and
WHEREAS, the pass-through charges are intended to recoup the cost of the services
specially provided to residents requesting emergency medical response services; and
WHEREAS, the pass-through charges aze intended to maintain the level and quality of
the Chula Vista Fire Department's emergency medical response services provided to the
residents who request this service; and
WHEREAS, part of the cost of services includes equipment lease and replacement
charges; and
WHEREAS, because the fire engine defibrillators need replacement batteries, the City of
Chula Vista Fire Department is requesting the City Council authorize aone-time appropriation of
$16,500.00 from the Fire Equipment Lease Fund to purchase said equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista directs City Staff to appropriate $16,500.00 from the Fire Equipment Lease Fund for the
purchase of replacement lithium battery packs for the defibrillators and to authorize staff to
purchase the same.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Dave Hanneman Glen R. Googins (~ 26
Fire Chief City Attorney
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