HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2026-116 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-116
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIZED
UNITS PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (the “City”), through the Chula Vista Police
Department, is interested in participating in the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program
(“Program”), which is made available through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency
Services (“Cal OES”); and
WHEREAS, City previously submitted a proposal to participate in the Program and Cal
OES has awarded City $203,142 in grant funding (“Grant Funds”) for the term beginning January
1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Grant Funds from the Cal OES Program will be used for subcontracted costs
with SBCS Corporation for domestic violence response and advocacy services, and the indirect
costs to administer the program; and
WHEREAS, SBCS Corporation has partnered with the City since 1985 and tailored its
programs to meet the needs of the City, and its experience, qualifications, and community presence
make it a uniquely qualified service provider; and
WHEREAS, City agrees to provide all matching funds required for the Program, including
any extension or amendment thereof, and to comply with the rules, requirements, and regulations
of Cal OES with respect to the Grant Funds; and
WHEREAS, this acceptance of the awarded Cal OES Grant Funds shall not be used to
supplant expenditures controlled by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts grant funding in the amount of $203,142 from the California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program and appropriates $196,359 to
Supplies and Services and $6,783 to the Other Expenses category of the Police Grants Section of
the Federal Grants Fund in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the Law Enforcement Specialized
Units Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that either
the City Manager or Director of Finance is authorized to enter into and execute all documents
necessary and appropriate to accept the grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services, with such modifications as may be required or approved by the City
Attorney.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that either
the City Manager or Director of Finance is authorized to take all necessary action to administer,
monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the grant fund program, as appropriate.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 16th day of June 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. 2026-116 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 16th day of June 2026.
Executed this 16th day of June 2026.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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