HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2019-184RESOLUTION NO. 2019-184
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE ASSISTANCE TO
FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
APPROPRIATING $16,360 IN THE FEDERAL GRANT FUND
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency
Management Agency’s (FEMA), Grant Program Directorate (GPD), is responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and
firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to
eligible agencies for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to
recognize standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster inter-operability and support
community resilience; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has evaluated its wildland firefighting training program
and determined the need to meet industry best practice certifications; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2018, the Fire Department applied for the Department of
Homeland Security FY2018 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to train Fire
Department members in two NWCG wildland firefighting courses; and
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2019 the Fire Department received notification of approval of
the grant application, and the DHS awarded the Fire Department $14,872.72, which has a 10%
match requirement equivalent to $1,487.28, for a total project budget in the amount of $16,360;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 training division budgets include
funding for firefighting equipment and training, of which portions will be used for the grant
match; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use this grant funding to provide training as
approved by the grant within the performance period ending on August 29, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it accepts the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the U.S Department
of Homeland Security.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
appropriates $16,360 in the Federal Grant Fund, as described in the staff report ($9,360 to the
Personnel category and $7,000 to the Supplies and Services category.)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes the Fire Chief or his designee to execute all related documentation and procurement
associated with this grant.
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Resolution No. 2019-184
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Jim Geering Glen R. Googins
Fire Chief City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 24th day of September 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, 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. 2019-184 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 24th day of September 2019.
Executed this 24th day of September 2019.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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