HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-203RESOLUTION NO. 2017-203
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADDING TWELVE FIREFIGHTERS TO THE
AUTHORIZED STAFFING OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Fire Department delivers Fire, Rescue and
Emergency Medical Services to Chula Vista residents, and visitors every day; and
WHEREAS, the SAFER federal grant was created to fund fire department staffing to
increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in communities;
and
WHEREAS, the goal of the SAFER grant is to enhance the local fire departments'
abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by NFPA 1710;
and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2017 the City Council approved resolution 2017-153 to accept
the 2016 SAFER grant award for the Fire Department to hire twelve (12) firefighters to staff four
engine companies with four firefighters each; and
WHEREAS, 12 new firefighters department wide, will increase NFPA 1710 compliance
by 11% with the arrival of four firefighters arriving at a fire within 380 seconds; and by 23%
with the arrival of 14 firefighters arriving at a fire within 620 seconds; and
WHEREAS, the SAFER grant is a cost sharing grant that covers personnel and direct
benefits with a three-year performance period starting on January 24, 2018 through January 23,
2021; and
WHEREAS, the Federal award share is $2,264,466 and the City's share is $1,407,642 for
a total project cost of $3,672,108; and
WHEREAS, the cost to recruit, hire, and train 12 new firefighters to staff four engine
companies with four firefighters each for this fiscal year is $800,169; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing fiscal impact to the City beyond the grant performance period is
estimated at $1.7 million dollars per year and will be included in the City Manager proposed
budget and will be considered by the City Council as part of the annual budget process; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department recommends that Council approve the addition of 12
new firefighters to the Fire Department's authorized positions; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department is working with City Management and Finance to
identify potential cost savings and additional revenues to offset the impacts of the academy; and
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WHEREAS, the Fire Department, City Management, and Finance are not requesting
additional funding at this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it approves adding 12 firefighters to the authorized staffing of the Fire Department.
Presented by
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Fire Chief
Approved as to form by
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Atto ey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 7th day of November 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla
Mary S as, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. r igelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2017-203 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 7th day of November 2017.
Executed this 7th day of November 2017.
Kerry K. Qelow, C, City Clerk