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AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $125,092 FROM THE
CAPITAL CATEGORY TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
CATEGORY OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE
STATE HOMELANI~SECURITY PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE f'Y
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAG
4/STHS VOTE: YES ^X NO
SUMMARY
The fiscal year 2010 State Homeland Security Program funds the purchase of portable
radios, which were initially budgeted in the capital category because unit costs were
estimated at $5,100 per radio. The unit cost for portable radios is now less than the $5,000
capital threshold, and the Police Department is requesting to transfer $125,092 from the
capital category to the supplies and services category of the Federal Grant 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
On February 1, 2011, City Council accepted $222,315 grant funding from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 2010 State Homeland Security
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Program (SHSP). The spending plan was submitted in advance of funding approval in
accordance with grant requirements. Grant funds are restricted in how they can be spent
and cannot supplant normal budgetary items for the City. The fiscal year 2010 SHSP
funds will purchase communications, protection, detection and computer equipment that
will be used by the City's first responders and Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
personnel. Equipment funds have been allocated to purchase portable radios, which were
initially budgeted in the capital category with an estimated cost of $5,100 per radio. The
unit cost for portable radios is now less than the $5,000 capital threshold, and currently
costs $3,100 per radio. The Police Departrnent is requesting to transfer $125,092 from
the capital category to the supplies and services category of the Federal Grant Fund to
purchase portable radios paid by the State Homeland Security Program.
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 the transfer of $125,092 from the capital
category to the supplies and services category of the Federal Grants Fund. There is no
net fiscal impact for this transfer.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for this transfer.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Principal Management Analyst, Polfce Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TRANSFERRING $125,092 FROM THE
CAPITAL CATEGORY TO THE SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
CATEGORY OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE
STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2011, City Council accepted $222,315 grant funding from
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 2010 State Homeland Security
Program (SHSP); and
WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Program is designed to improve domestic
terrorism preparedness of state and local governments by addressing equipment, training,
exercises and planning needs; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2010 SHSP funds have been allocated to purchase portable
radios, which were initially budgeted in the capital category with an estimated cost of $5,100 per
radio; and
WHEREAS, the unit cost for portable radios is currently less than the $5,000 capital
threshold, and the Police Department is requesting to transfer $125,092 from the capital category
to the supplies and services category to purchase radios.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby transfer $125,092 from the capital category to the supplies and services category of
the Federal Grants Fund for the State Homeland Security Program.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
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Glen R. Goggins ~ d
City Attorney
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