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Home My WebLink About2009/03/03 Item 7 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~\~ CITY OF . 'K"~ CHUIA VISTA 03/03/2009 Item -2- ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $226,569 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY At'ID APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRAt~TSFu~DFORTHESTATEHO~lliLAt~DSECU~TY PROGRAt\1. CHIEF OF POLICEf E"<>C.. !Z.P/5 CITY MANAGER 4/5THS VOTE: YES X NO SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: SlJMj\'lARY The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, who administers the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), has notified the City of the fiscal year 2008 SHSP award in the amount of $226,569. The State Homeland Security Program is designed to improve domestic terrorism preparedness of state and local governments by addressing equipment, training, exercises and planning needs. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with. the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in 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 Council adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COJ.\iThllSSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. 7-1 03/03/2009, Item~ Page 2 of 3 DISCUSSION The fiscal year 2008 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) provides funding for the continued development ofreadiness and operational response capacity of Police, Fire and Public Works personnel. Funds allocated by the fiscal year 2008 SHSP will permit the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments to purchase equipment that will complement existing equipment configurations that were purchased with previous Homeland Security funds. SHSP grant administrators from the California Emergency Management Agency (CaIEMA) have approved the expenditure plan of equipment, planning and training needs of the City. The spending plan was submitted in advance of funding approval in accordance with grant requirements. Grant funds are restricted in how they can be spent and can not supplant normal budgetary items for the City. The specific spending plan is as follows: Equipment The fiscal year 2008 SHSP funds will purchase communications, protection, detection. and computer equipment in the amount of $169,904 that will be used by the City's first responders and Emergency Operations Center (EOe) personnel. Equipment funds have been allocated to EOC to purchase vests, radios, laptop computers, high-speed printer/plotter, inventory tracking software, bar coding equipment and a credentialing system. The Police, Fire and Public Works Departments will purchase chemical suit ensembles, gas mask c:;misters, gas mask pouches and Mark I auto injectors to complement the existing inventory of protective equipment for first responders. Portable radios will also be purchased for the Fire Department and EOC to complete an existing configuration of radio equipment and maintain regional communications interoperability. Additionally, the Police Department will purchase equipment that will supplement ongoing operational functions. Planning A part-time employee will be hired in support of the EOC to develop and enhance plans and protocols, including the developing/enhancing emergency operation procedures; developing terrorism prevention/deterrence plans; developing plans, procedures and requirements for the mariagementof infrastructure and resources related t6 SHSP and implementation of State or Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies; and developing/enhancing border security plans. This position is critical to improving the Cities disaster response capabilities. This position will be eliminated at the end of the grant term unless additional funds are identified to continue support of the position. Training The fiscal year 2008 SHSP also allocates $22,680 for training, which will be used for EOC training, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and Tactical Emergency Medicine training. 7-2 03/03/2009, [tern t7 Page3tf3 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)(1) is not applicable to this decision. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $33,985 to personnel services, $22,680 to supplies and services and $169,904 to capital of the Federal Grants Fund (fund 272). The funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will completely offset these costs. Therefore, there is no net fiscal impact to the City. There is also no ongoing costs associated with this grant. ATTACITh'IENTS None. Prepared by: Edward Chew, Administrative Services lvfanager, Police Department 7-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $226,569 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM.. WHEREAS, the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, who administers the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), has notified the City of the Fiscal Year 2008 SHSP award in the amount of $226,569; and WHEREAS, the State Homeland Security Program is designed to improve domestic terrorism preparedness of state and local governments by addressing equipment, training, exercises and planning needs; and WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2008 SHSP funds will purchase communications, protection, detection and computer equipment in the amount of $169,904 that will be used by the City's first responders and Emergency Operations Center personnel; and WHEREAS, a part-time employee will be hired in support of the Emergency Operations Center to develop and enhance plans and protocols; and WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2008 SHSP also allocates $22,680 for training, which will be used for Emergency Operations Center training, Coriununity Emergency Response Team training and Tactical Emergency Medicine training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept $226,569 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and appropriate $33,985 to personnel services, $22,680 to supplies and services and $169,904 to capital of the Federal Grants Fund. Presented by: Approved as to form by: ~V.PfM~ City Attorney Richard P. Emerson Police Chief 7-4