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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-124
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
RE-OPEN OLD FIRE STATION 3, LOCATED AT 266 EAST
ONEIDA STREET, AS INTERIM FIRE STATION 9 TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2006 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET,
APPROPRIATING $55,056.55 FOR THE PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS REQUIRED TO
COMMENCE STATION OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the Fire Department was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $900,000
from the Fiscal Year 2005 Firefighter Assistance Safer Grant; and
WHEREAS, these funds were used to achieve full staffing of the department's Light, Air,
and Heavy Rescue vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department wishes to situate the Light, Air, and Heavy Rescue
vehicle in the most effective location and maximize its effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to achieve this, the Fire Department is recommending the
placement of the Light, Air, and Heavy Rescue vehicle at current Fire Station 3 and the
movement of the engine company currently located at Station 3 to the fire station that was
previously designated as Station 3 located at 266 Oneida Street; and
WHEREAS, this station would be re-opened as interim Fire Station 9; and
WHEREAS, the cost to Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Fire Department budget for the purchase
of materials and equipment necessary to re-open interim Fire Station 9 is $55,056.55; and
WHEREAS, the re-opening of interim Fire Station 9 will enable the Fire Department to
maximize the usage of available resources and enhance services to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept the fire department recommendation to place the Light, Air, and Heavy
Rescue vehicle at current Fire Station 3, and the movement of the engine company currently
located at Station 3 to the fire station that was previously designated as Station 3 located at 266
Oneida Street. This station will be re-opened as interim Fire Station 9, and $55,056.55 in funds
will be appropriated to Supplies and Services and Capital in the Fire Department Budget.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
as A. Perry
Fire Chief
Resolution No. 2006-124
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by tbe City Council of tbe City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of April 2006 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, and Rindone
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Padilla
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City k
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. 2006-124 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of April 2006.
Executed tbis 25th day of April 2006.
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