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AGENDA STATEMENT
~~~ CITY OF
CHULAVISTA
02/01 /2011 Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $222,315 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
APPROPRIATING -SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL
GRANTS FUND FOR THE STATE HOMELAND
SECURITY PROG
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER
4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, who administers the State
Homeland Security Program (SHSP), has notified the City of the fiscal year 2010 SHSP
award in the amount of $222,315. 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/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The fiscal year 2010 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) provides funding for the
continued development of readiness and operational response capacity of Police, Fire and
Public Works personnel. Funds allocated by the fiscal year 2010 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
(CalEMA) 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 cannot supplant normal budgetary items for the City. The specific spending plan is as
follows:
Equipment
The fiscal year 2010 SHSP funds will purchase communications, protection, detection
and computer equipment in the amount of $192,315 that will be used by the City's first
responders and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) personnel. Equipment funds have
been allocated to the Police Department to purchase portable radios that complement an
existing configuration of radio equipment and maintain regional communications
interoperability. The Fire Department will also purchase portable radios, as well as
global positioning system devices, portable generators and search & rescue equipment.
Planning
A part-time employee is funded in support of the EOC to develop and enhance plans and
protocols, including developing/enhancing emergency operation procedures; developing
terrorism prevention/deterrence plans; developing plans, procedures and requirements for
the management of infrastructure and resources related to SHSP and implementation of
State or Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies; and developing/enhancing border
security plans. This position has been funded by prior SHSP allocations and will continue
to improve the City's 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.
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.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $30,000 to personnel
services, $42,050 to supplies and services and $150,265 to capital of the Federal Grants
Fund (fund 272). The funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will
completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting these grant funds.
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ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Prlncipa[ Management Analyst, Police/Fire Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $222,315 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 2010 SHSP
award in the amount of $222,315; 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 2010 SHSP funds will purchase communications, protection,
detection and computer equipment in the amount of $192,315 that will be used by the City's first
responders and Emergency Operations Center personnel; and
WHEREAS, apart-time employee is funded $30,000 in support of the Emergency
Operations Center to develop and enhance plans and protocols.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept $222,315 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and appropriate
$30,000 to personnel services, $42,050 to supplies and services and $150,265 to capital of the
Federal Grants Fund for the State Homeland Security Program.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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