HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-015RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT AWARD, MATCHING A PERCENTAGE OF THE
GRANT AWARD WITH CITY FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management
Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Program Directorate 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 interoperability, and support community
resilience; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department currently maintains an occupational medical
evaluation program that includes basic medical screening, fitness testing, limited laboratory testing,
and related training activities; and
WHEREAS, the existing occupational medical evaluation program does not fully meet the
recommended scope of industry standards, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Programs for Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department applied to the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Program to enhance its occupational medical evaluation program and move toward greater alignment
with NFPA 1582 standards; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 1, 2025, the Fire Department received notification of award
approval in the total grant amount of $331,963.63, which requires a matching contribution from the
City in the amount of $33,196.37; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used for eligible program expenses, including expanded
medical evaluations, laboratory testing, diagnostic cancer screenings, fitness assessments, and
associated program administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant award,
amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by appropriating $331,963.63 in the Supplies and Services
category of the Fire Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund and authorizes the City of Chula Vista
to provide the required grant matching funds in the amount of $33,196.37 from the Measure A fund.
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Resolution No. 2026-015
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, 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. 2026-015 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 20th day of January 2026.
Executed this 20th day of January 2026.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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