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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $28,515 AND APPROPRIATING
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SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department has received donations in the amount of $28,515 from community
donors. These donations were made to the Fire Department to fund repairs and
maintenance to Fire Department equipment and to support the department's annual
awards and recognition program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed actIVIty for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and has determined
that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA
Guidelines because it does not involve a physical change to the environment; therefore,
pursuant to Section 15060[c][3] of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject
to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the resolution accepting the donations in the amount of$28,515 and
amending the FY08 Fire Department budget to appropriate said donated funds to services
and supplies.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The Fire Department has received donations in the amount of $28,515 from community
donors. The Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation donated $25,000 of this amount. These
funds will be used to make restorations to the Department's 1916 classic Seagrave Fire
Engine ($15,000) and to support the department's annual awards and recognition
program. ($10,000). Erickson-Hall Construction Co. donated $2,500 and Rudolph and
Sletten donated $500; these funds will also be used to offset the costs of the annual
awards and recognition program. The Fire Department will be honoring and recognizing
the exemplary service of its members and citizens at this event that will be held on
September 7, 2007. The balance of the donated funds ($515) was received from private
citizens and will be used to purchase minor equipment items.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500-foot rule found in California code of
Regulations section 18704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount received is $28,515. There are no matching funds required or General
Fund impact. If approved, $28,515 will be appropriated to the FY 07-08 Fire
Department supplies and services budget.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING DONATIONS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,515 AND
APPROPRIATING SAID DONATED FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Fire Department received donations in the amount of
$28,515 from the Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Erickson Hall Construction
Co., Rudolph & Sletten Construction Co., and private citizens; and,
WHEREAS, The Fire Department appreciates the generosity and support
shown by these donors; and,
WHEREAS, $15,000 of these funds donated by the Stephen & Mary Birch
Foundation will be used to used to make restorations to the Fire Department's
1916 Seagrave classic fire engine; and,
WHEREAS, $13,000 will be used to offset the costs of the Fire
Department's annual awards and recognition program; and,
WHEREAS, The Fire Department's annual award and recognition
program will be held on September 7, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, The Fire Department will be honoring and recognizing the
exemplary service of its members and citizens at this event; and,
WHEREAS, The balance of the donated amounts will be used to purchase
minor equipment for the Fire Department's use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista does hereby accept donations in the amount of $28,515 from
the Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Erickson Hall Construction Co., Rudolph
and Sletton Construction Co., and private citizens, and appropriates said donated
funds to the Fire Department FY 2008 supplies and services budget.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
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Douglas A. Perry
Fire Chief
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City Attorney
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