HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-423- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-423
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003
BUDGET TO ADD ONE FIRE ENGINEER TO THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT, RE-ESTABLISH THE FIRE EXPLORER
PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS THEREFOR FROM
THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL
FUND
WHEREAS, advance hiring will permit the depatttxient to begin the recruitment and
training process for new positions associated with Fire Station 7 and anticipated depa~ht~ent
turnover; and
WHEREAS, a strong proactive recruitment campaign is necessary to reach and hire
qualified fire personnel; and
WHEREAS, recruitment activities will include advertising, the distribution of flyers,
presentations at high schools, colleges, explorer/reserve programs and community groups as well
as participation in recruitment fairs and community events; and
WX-IEREAS, the position will work with the Training Battalion Chief and Captain to
ensure that proper fire training is conducted to support the department's growth and bridge gaps
in experience levels; and
WHEREAS, the position is proposed to be filled at the engineer level because this rank
has the unique expertise required to fulfill this assignment; and
WHEREAS, to further develop our applicant pool, the department is recommending the
re-establishment of the Chula Vista Fire Explorer Post; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby add one fire Engineer position to the Fire Department and appropriate $44,872 for
personnel services, $17,600 for training/recruiting supplies and services, $13,300 for the fire
explorer program and $35,000 for a vehicle from the unappropriated balance of the General
Fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution 2002-423
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirl6y Horton~Mayor
AT]?EST:
Susan Bigelow, City Cle~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-423 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of October, 2002.
Executed this 22nd day of October, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerg