HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-464RESOLUTION NO. 2002-464
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING UNANTICIPATED GRANT
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,515, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING SAID
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Office of the Assistant
Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Office for Domestic Preparedness
(ODP), is providing funding to first responders to purchase specialized equipment to better
respond to acts of terrorism; and
WHEREAS, this grant program represents the second and third years of a three-year
initiative to address critical national needs in the area of response equipment for domestic
preparedness; and
WHEREAS, the program is 100% federally funded, requiring no matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the OJP grant program is designed to build first responder capabilities and
to assist state and local governments become better prepared for threats and incidents of
domestic terrorism; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego, Office of Emergency Services has received
$711,760 for distribution to local agencies within its emergency services operational area; and
WHEREAS, based on a population allocation formula, the Chula Vista Fire DepatUaent
is eligible to receive $35,515 for Fiscal Year 2001; and
WHEREAS, funds under this grant program are to be used to acquire first msponder
equipment in the following categories 1) Personal protective equipment (PPE), 2) Chemical,
biological, radiological detection, 3) Decontamination, and 4) Communications; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the specialized authorized list of equipment staff is
recommending the funds be used to purchase breathing apparatus for the Fire Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept the unanticipated grant funds in the amount of $35,515, and amend the
Fiscal Year 2003 budget and appropriate said funds to the Fire Department.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
x'L~u~ A. l~ry ?) ?IoOf M. Kaheny
Fire Chief J ~ity Attorney
Resolution 2002-464
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 19th day of November, 2002, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Davis, Padilla, Rindone, and Salas
None
Horton
p'n~a', pty y
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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. 2002-464 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 19th day of November, 2002.
Executed this 19th day of November, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk