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AGENDA STATEMENT
~~~ CITY OF
CHUTAVISfA
MARCH 1, 2011, Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $103,776 FROM THE
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
AND APPROPRIATING $99,682 TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2011 POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE COVERDELL
FORENSIC SCIENCE MPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO
SUMMARY
The Police Department has been awarded grant funding from the California Emergency
Management Agency for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program. The
goal of this program is to improve the quality, timeliness, and credibility of forensic science
services over current operations.
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) ofthe 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.
DISCUSSION
The Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program, which is administered by
the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA), provides federal funding to
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accredited crime laboratories throughout California. Coverdell funds can be used to
provide education and training in both technical and personal skills to California's
forensic scientists to ensure that they can effectively perform their laboratory
assignments. In order to receive these funds, the crime laboratories must verify their
accreditation status with a Forensic Crime laboratory organization or appropriate
certifying body. The crime laboratories must also certify that they have a plan in place to
conduct an independent external investigation into allegations of serious negligence or
misconduct by laboratory employees or contractors.
The Police Department has been awarded $103,776 for the 2010 Coverdell Program,
which covers an I 1-month grant period of October 1, 2010 to August 31, 2011. The total
awazd will cover equipment to help support the Chula Vista Crime Laboratory.
The Chula Vista Police Department Crime Laboratory will be purchasing one (1) digital
image management system for $50,153. This system will be used to store digital files in a
secure server that will protect the chain of custody of the files.
The Property and Evidence storage unit will be outfitted with an improved video
surveillance system for $25,997. This system will allow remote viewing and logging of
digital video to ensure maximum security within the Property and Evidence unit.
In order to be able to extract cellulaz telephone data, the Department will be purchasing a
Ce1leBrite Ruggedized Universal Forensic Extraction Device for $8,997. This unit can
access data stored in cellular telephones to be used as evidence in crime cases.
To assist in evidence collection, the Department will also be purchasing two (2) 30"
bench top evidence drying cabinets for $12,000. These drying cabinets will be used to dry
evidence such as clothing in a cabinet that will protect employees and evidence from
infectious pathogens and noxious odors while reducing possible cross-contamination of
evidence.
The additional $4,094 remaining in the grant will be used for training and professional
development of Crime Laboratory personnel.
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 Califomia 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 the acceptance of $103,776 of grant funding
from the California Emergency Management Agency and an appropriation of $97,147 to
the Capital category and $2,535 to the Personnel Services category for the fiscal year
2010/2011 budget of the Police Grant Fund to cover the grant period of October 1, 2010
to June 30, 2011. The funding from CalEMA will completely offset the costs of the
Coverdell Program, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Because the grant period crosses two fiscal years, there is an additional $4,094 remaining
in the grant which will be included in the fiscal year 2011/2012 Police Grant Fund budget
for the period of July 1 to August 31, 2011. The funds from CaIEMA will completely
offset all costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Principal Management Analyst, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $103,776 FROM THE
CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND
APPROPRIATING $99,682 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011
POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC
SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded $103,776 grant funding from the
California Emergency Management Agency for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Coverdell program is to improve the quality, timeliness, and
credibility of forensic science services over current operations; and
WHEREAS, the Coverdell funds will be used to provide education and training to crime
laboratory personnel to ensure that they can effectively perform their laboratory assignments;
and
WHEREAS, the Coverdell funds will also be used to purchase crime laboratory
equipment to enhance its existing resources; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds provided by the California Emergency Management Agency
will completely offset the total costs of this program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept $103,776 from the California Emergency Management Agency and
appropriate $2,535 to the supplies and services category and $97,147 to the capital category of
the Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Police Grant Fund for the Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement
Program.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
Glen R. Googins `' Z
City Attorney
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