Atwater City Council
August 25, 2025

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CITY OF ATWATER
City Council
AGENDA
Council Chambers
750 Bellevue Road
Atwater, California
August 25, 2025
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM
INVOCATION:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL: (City Council)
Ambriz ____, Cale ____, Raymond ____, Rochester ____, Nelson _____

City Council Agenda for Meeting of August 25, 2025 Page 2 SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: (The City Clerk shall announce any requests for items requiring immediate action subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Subsequent need items require a two-thirds vote of the members of the City Council present at the meeting.)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED: (This is the time for the City Council to remove items from the agenda or to change the order of the agenda.) PRESENTATIONS:
• Monthly report by Merced County District 3 Supervisor McDaniel CONSENT CALENDAR:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Background information has been provided on all matters listed under the Consent Calendar, and these items are considered to be routine. All items under the Consent Calendar are normally approved by one motion. If a Councilmember requests separate discussion on any item, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

WARRANTS:

1. August 25, 2025
Staff's Recommendation: Approval of warrants as listed.

MINUTES: (Planning Commission)

2. June 18, 2025 - Regular meeting
Staff's Recommendation: Acceptance of minutes as listed.

MINUTES: (City Council)

3. a.) June 9, 2025 - Regular meeting
b.) June 23, 2025 - Regular meeting
Staff's Recommendation: Approval of minutes as listed.

RESOLUTIONS:

4. Approving Budget Amendment for Previously Approved Purchase of Type I Fire Engine (Finance Director Nicholas)
Staff's Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 3564-25 approving Budget Amendment No. 3, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing the appropriation of general ledger account number 1093-2030-6021 in the amount of $285,786 and reducing the appropriation of general ledger account number 0001- 2030-6021 in the amount of $285,786 for an amended line item budget amount of $348,214.

5. Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant

City Council Agenda for Meeting of August 25, 2025 Page 3 Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Randol)
Staff's Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 3565-25 approving the Memorandum of Understanding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents related to the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.

6. Adopting the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center Annex (CAL FIRE Battalion Randol) Staff's Recommendation: Adoption of Resolution No. 3566-25 adopting the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center Annex.

OTHER ACTIONABLE ITEMS:

7. Approving Fee Waiver Requested by Merced County Registrar of Voters to Use Atwater Community Center as a Voting Assistance Center for the 2025 Statewide Special Election (City Clerk Billings & Merced County Registrar of Voters)
Staff's Recommendation: Approval of a fee waiver requested by the Merced County Registrar of Voters to use the Atwater Community Center from October 24, 2025 to November 4, 2025 for the Election; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to waive the facility rental fees associated with Merced County Registrar of Voters using the Atwater Community Center as a Voting Assistance Center.

8. 2025 City Council Reorganization / Mayor’s Committee Assignments – Committee Assignment Updates and Appointments
Staff's Recommendation: Receive the Mayor's 2025 Committee Assignments; approve updates to existing committee assignments and appointments as presented.
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:

9. Accepting the Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3 as Complete (City Manager Hoem)
Staff's Recommendation: Motion to accept work done under the contract for Fruitland Avenue Reconstruction Phase 3, City Project 16- 2-3; and authorizes and directs the City Manager to sign a Notice of Completion and have it recorded on behalf of the City; or

City Council Agenda for Meeting of August 25, 2025 Page 4 Motion to approve staff's recommendation as presented.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
At this time any person may comment on any item which is not on the agenda. You may state your name and address for the record; however, it is not required. Action will not be taken on an item that is not on the agenda. If it requires action, it will be referred to staff and/or placed on a future agenda. Please limit comments to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:
• City Council Member Cale, District 1
• City Council Member Rochester, District 2
• City Council Member Ambriz, District 3
• City Council Member Raymond, District 4
• Mayor Nelson
CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:

10. Update from the City Manager
ADJOURNMENT:

CERTIFICATION:

I, Kory J. Billings, City Clerk of the City of Atwater, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall a minimum of 72 hours prior to the meeting. _______________________________
KORY J. BILLINGS

CITY CLERK
SB 343 NOTICE
In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours at 1160 Fifth Street, Atwater, California.

If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made available to the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda at 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California.

In compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, upon request, the agenda can be provided in an alternative format to accommodate special needs. If you require special accommodations to participate in a City Council, Commission or Committee meeting due to a disability, please contact the City Clerk’s Office a minimum

City Council Agenda for Meeting of August 25, 2025 Page 5 of three (3) business days in advance of the meeting at (209) 357-6241. You may also send the request by email to [email protected] .

Unless otherwise noted, City Council actions include a determination that they are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and therefore, that CEQA does not apply to such actions.

LEVINE ACT PUBLIC PARTY/APPLICANT DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS:

Applicants, parties, and their agents who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 (aggregated) to a Councilmember over the past 12 months, must publicly disclose that fact for the official record of that agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution aggregated, and the name(s) of the campaign contributor(s) and Councilmember(s). The disclosure may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the agenda item consideration, or by verbal disclosure at the time of the agenda item consideration.

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice, nor a recitation of all legal requirements and obligations of parties/applicants and their agents. Parties and agents are urged to consult with their own legal counsel regarding the requirements of the law.

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Warrant Summary August 25, 2025
Prepared By: Joseph Murillo, Accounting Technician
Accounts Payable Warrant
Amount
8/25/2025 Warrant $ 2,500,805.27
Prewrittens (Checks Processed Between Warrants) $ 459,999.16 Total Accounts Payable Warrants: $ 2,960,804.43
Additional Warrants
Date Description
8/12/2025 AFSCME District Council 57
Amount
$ 1,007.79
8/12/2025 Atwater Police Officers Association $ 2,763.60 8/12/2025 CALPERS Employee 457 Plan $ 1,602.00
8/12/2025 EPARS Employee 457 Plan (PNC Bank) $ 1,888.00 8/12/2025 PERS Retirement 7/17/25 - 7/30/25 $ 63, 541.82 8/12/2025 State Disbursement - Child Support 8/7/25 Payroll $ 115.38 Total Additional Warrants: $ 70,918.59
Payroll
Date Description Amount
8/7/2025 Net Payroll $ 205,156.42
8/12/2025 Federal Taxes 68,307.21
8/12/2025 State Taxes $ 8,906.22
8/13/2025 Federal Taxes $ 1,053.14
8/13/2025 State Taxes $ 127.57
Total Payroll: 282,369.85
Grand Total: $ 3,314,092.87
Anna Nicholas, Finance Director Mark Borba, City Treasurer

Accounts Payable
Checks for Approval
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0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Deduction PERS-RETIREMENT 10,434.90 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 17,911.15 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 160.30 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Police Union Dues ATWATER POLICE OFFICERS ASSN. 2,763.60 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund State Income Tax Withheld PAYROLL TAXES-STATE 8,906.22 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 164.64 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pets Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 786.58 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 2,953.18 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 1,145.04 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 6,803.01 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Flea/Medicare - Employee PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 4,248.81 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 9,741.89 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Fica/Medicare-Employer PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 4,248.81 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Fica/Medicare-Employer PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 52.61 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Federal Income Tax Withheld PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 23,410.24 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Deferred Compensation PNC BANK 430.00 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 10,005.88 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Deferred Compensation CALPERS 575.00 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Fica/Medicare-Employer PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 18,167.22 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Deferred Compensation CALPERS 1,027.00 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Benefits PERS-RETIREMENT 7.00 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Deduction PERS-RETIREMENT 2,564.32 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Fica/Medicare-Employer PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 12.30 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Miscellaneous Union Dues AFSCME DISTRICT COUNCIL 57 1,007.79 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Deferred Compensation PNC BANK 1,458.00 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:40 AM) Page 1

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Pers Deduction PERS-RETIREMENT 863.93 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Fica/Medicare - Employee PAYROLL TAXES-FEDERAL 18,167.22 0 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Garnishments STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 115.38 Check Total: 148,132.02
Report Total: 149,312.73
AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:40 AM) Page 2

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Report Total: 609,311.89
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Accounts Payable
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 6,044.64 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2,723.20 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 8,132.03 28676 08/12/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 34,203.41 28676 08/12/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 101,436.13 28676 08/12/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 52,401.52 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,355.72 28676 08/12/2025 5004 Woodview Garland LA Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 17.69 28676 08/12/2025 5011 Sandlewood Square LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 31.83 28676 08/12/2025 5008 Shaffer Lakes East LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 238.86 28676 08/12/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 16,166.34 28676 08/12/2025 5005 Shaffer Lakes West LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 59.15 28676 08/12/2025 5003 Wildwood Estates LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 42.18 28676 08/12/2025 5007 Sierra Parks LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 28.98 28676 08/12/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 125,935.16 28676 08/12/2025 5019 Airport Business Park LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 109.47 28676 08/12/2025 5006 Woodhaven LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 19.50 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,505.08 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 10,158.52 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2,013.67 28676 08/12/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 4,770.04 28676 08/12/2025 5017 Cottage Gardens LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 24.36 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,275.57 28676 08/12/2025 5002 Orchard Park Estates LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 165.21 28676 08/12/2025 5008 Shaffer Lakes East LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 238.86 28676 08/12/2025 5004 Woodview Garland LA Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 17.68 28676 08/12/2025 5001 Northwood Village LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 572.72 28676 08/12/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 309.24 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 95.99 28676 08/12/2025 5006 Woodhaven LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 19.50 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 92.69 28676 08/12/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 26,771.78 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,268.90 28676 08/12/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 4,674.53 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:02 AM) Page 1

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28676 08/12/2025 5002 Orchard Park Estates LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 163.99 28676 08/12/2025 5009 Price Annexation LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,846.44 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 5,216.48 28676 08/12/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 16,145.38 28676 08/12/2025 5036 Atwater South LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 48.82 28676 08/12/2025 5001 Northwood Village LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 376.14 28676 08/12/2025 5013 Pajaro Dunes LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 28.28 28676 08/12/2025 5013 Pajaro Dunes LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 28.28 28676 08/12/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 215.14 28676 08/12/2025 5019 Airport Business Park LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 88.21 28676 08/12/2025 5009 Price Annexation LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,022.14 28676 08/12/2025 5007 Sierra Parks LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 28.98 28676 08/12/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 1,196.84 28676 08/12/2025 5003 Wildwood Estates LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 43.89 28676 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 2,443.29 28676 08/12/2025 5005 Shaffer Lakes West LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 59.15 28676 08/12/2025 5011 Sandlewood Square LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 31.83 28676 08/12/2025 5017 Cottage Gardens LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 26.81 28676 08/12/2025 5036 Atwater South LD Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 49.60 Check Total: 431,979.84
28677 08/12/2025 0001 General Fund Garnishments FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 535.87 Check Total: 535.87
28678 08/12/2025 000] General Fund Garnishments MERCED COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 250.00 Check Total: 250.00
28679 08/15/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 217.93 28679 08/15/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 23,194.86 28679 08/15/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION -10.90 28679 08/15/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 1,682.07 28679 08/15/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION -150.26 28679 08/15/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION -84.10 28679 08/15/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION -1,159.74 28679 08/15/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 3,005.14 Check Total: 26,695.00
28680 08/18/2025 0004 Public Safety Trans & Use Tax Rents & Leases ENTERPRISE FM TRUST 338.45 Check Total: 338.45
28681 08/18/2025 0001 General Fund Coed Volleyball AESD 200.00 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:02 AM) Page 2

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total:

Report Total:
200.00
459,999.16
AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:02 AM) Page 3

Accounts Payable
Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date
User: jmurillo
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Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
ACH CHA999 CHASE 08/25/2025
7312025 CSMFO - Chapter Meeting 35.00
7312025 Landscape Media & Events - Expo 835.00
7312025 American Water Works Association Backflow 11 360.00 7312025 Lowes - Supplies 37.87
7312025 CACEO - Conference 745.00
7312025 Vista Print - Business Cards 199.73
7312025 Lowes - Tools 398.37
7312025 The Home Depot - Outlets 67.96
7312025 Lowes - Supplies 30.99
7312025 CMRTA - Conference 375.00
7312025 Walmart - Building Repair Supplies 30.69
7312025 Ohio Drone Repair - Drone Repair 415.08
7312025 Fairfield Inn - Backflow Training 1,025.47
7312025 Sunny Truck & RV Wash - Wood Chipper Wash 125.00 7312025 Postal Connections - Postage 90.17
7312025 Fairfield Inn - Backflow Training 1,025.47
7312025 Food4Less - Chlorine 701.55
7312025 Tractor Supply - Propane Tank 108.74
7312025 Lowes - Supplies 34.98
7312025 League of California Cities - Conference 725.00 7312025 League of California Cities - Conference 725.00 7312025 The UPS Store - Packing Materials 11.70
7312025 Sheraton - Conference 1,584.30
7312025 Walmart - Cardstock 28.16
7312025 Double Tree - Audit Training 270.87
7312025 JamF - Subscription 440.00
7312025 Vista Print - Business Cards 150.49
7312025 Fedex - Return Label 30.37
7312025 Sunny Truck & RV Wash - Street Sweeper Wash 110.00 7312025 Smart Sign - Name Plates 32.05
7312025 Best Buy - Flash Drive 89.84
7312025 Electrify America - EV Charging 41.34
7312025 Postal Connections - Shipping 61.45
7312025 Landscape Media & Events - Expo 835.00
7312025 Lowes - Supplies 20.98
7312025 Prestons Lock Shop - Keys 23.93
7312025 Wall Eye Solutions - Wall Port Cable 84.97
7312025 Lowes - Electric Wall Plates 3.66
7312025 City Clerks Association - Membership 300.00
8042025 Brimar Industries - Reflective Letters 454.42
8042025 Brimar Industries - Return -241.20
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor CI-1A999: 12,424.40 Total for 8/25/2025: 12,424.40
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Check No Vendor No
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Check Date
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Check Amount
Report Total (1 checks): 12,424.40
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Accounts Payable
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X60 Bellevue ROBS, ,A ater GA 93Q1
Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 360.00 0 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Small Tools CHASE 398.37 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 270.87 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Operations & Maintenance UBEO WEST LLC 560.16 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 125.00 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance CHEVRON USA INC. 45.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Operations & Maintenance UBEO WEST LLC 646.13 0 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense CHASE 454.42 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Liability & Property Ins CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 1,668.00 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 23.93 0 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Training CHASE 1,025.47 0 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Electronic Pmt Processing Exp BLUEFIN PAYMENT SYSTEMS 2,543.01 0 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense CHASE 108.74 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Office Supplies CHASE 90.17 0 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Training CHASE 1,025.47 0 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 110.00 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Workers Compensation CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 173,169.00 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 20.98 0 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 440.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 745.00 0 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense CHASE 30.37 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 199.73 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance CHEVRON USA INC. 88.81 0 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Electronic Pmt Processing Exp BLUEFIN PAYMENT SYSTEMS 2,543.00 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund General Administration-Ins CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 9,703.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 35.00 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Liability & Property Ins CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 67,778.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Rents & Leases UBEO WEST LLC 117.34 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 3.66 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 11.70 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Liability & Property Ins CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 151,066.00 0 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Unemployment Insurance EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 4,431.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 835.00 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 37.87 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 1

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 67.96 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Memberships & Subscriptions CHASE 300.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 701.55 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Employee Assistance Program CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 2,477.00 0 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense CHASE -241.20 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 835.00 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Liability & Property Ins CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 685,194.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Community Center Expense CHASE 34.98 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 150.49 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 375.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services CHASE 415.08 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 725.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 725.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Office Supplies CHASE 89.84 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Operations & Maintenance UBEO WEST LLC 560.16 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance CHASE 41.34 0 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 30.69 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Electronic Pmt Processing Exp GLOBAL PAYMENTS INTEGRATED 496.79 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services CHASE 61.45 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 32.05 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 30.99 0 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Employment Risk Management CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RMA 60,480.00 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 84.97 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CHASE 28.16 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Operations & Maintenance UBEO WEST LLC 646.12 0 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Travel/Conferences/Meetings CHASE 1,584.30 0 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Electronic Pmt Processing Exp BLUEFIN PAYMENT SYSTEMS 2,543.01 Check Total: 1,179,179.93
28682 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Machinery & Equipment A & E INDUSTRIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT 3,873.67 28682 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Machinery & Equipment A & E INDUSTRIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT 3,873.68 Check Total: 7,747.35
28683 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 160.68 28683 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 48.60 28683 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 48.60 28683 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 160.67 28683 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 160.68 28683 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services ABS DIRECT INC 48.59 Check Total: 627.82
28684 08/25/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION -730.37 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 2

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void 28684 08/25/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Project Retention AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION 28684 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown AGEE CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Check Total:
28685 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense AIRGAS USA, LLC Check Total:
28686 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services ALLIED WEED CONTROL INC Check Total:
28687 08/25/2025 0004 Public Safety Trans & Use Tax Machinery & Equipment ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT INC Check Total:
28688 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ALLWAYS TOWING LLC Check Total:
28689 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC Check Total:
28690 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense ASSOCIATES LOCK & SAFE SERVICE 28690 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense ASSOCIATES LOCK & SAFE SERVICE Check Total:
28691 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T
Check Total:
28692 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T CALNET 28692 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Communications AT&T CALNET 28692 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Communications AT&T CALNET 28692 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Communications AT&T CALNET 28692 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T CALNET Amount
-6,197.82
-94.63
16,059.86
14,607.45
123,956.32
1,892.55
-18.00
-802.99
360.00
149,032.37
119.77
119.77
2,750.00
2,750.00
4,789.20
4,789.20
900.00
900.00
377.44
107.44

8.12 115.56
219.35
285.94
342.09
537.68
604.98
172.85
219.35
AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 3

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 1,943.54
28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 1,300.92 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 45.31 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 124.09 28693 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 86.10 28693 08/25/2025 0009 Abandoned Veh Abatement Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 89.74 28693 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 571.87 28693 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 44.87 28693 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 129.98 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 89.74 28693 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 43.97 28693 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 483.67 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 174.85 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 255.33 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 885.28 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 129.98 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 482.88 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 309.87 28693 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 43.97 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 87.94 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 388.39 28693 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Communications AT&T MOBILITY 44.87 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 219.72 28693 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Communications AT&T MOBILITY 264.81 28693 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 129.49 28693 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Communications AT&T MOBILITY 43.97 Check Total: 6,471.61
28694 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense ATWATER CHIROPRACTIC, INC. 130.00 28694 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense ATWATER CHIROPRACTIC, INC. 130.00 Check Total: 260.00
28695 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services ATWATER ELECTRIC 4,200.00 Check Total: 4,200.00
28696 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services ATWATER TINT 1,200.00 Check Total: 1,200.00
28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 165.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 109.50 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 4

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 180.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 180.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 132.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 180.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 132.00 28697 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services ATWATER VETERINARY CENTER 180.00 Check Total: 1,258.50
28698 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance AUTOZONE STORE #5506 201.18 Check Total: 201.18
28699 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense BAKER SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS 271.88 Check Total: 271.88
28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 3,787.95 28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 442.80 28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 3,260.75 28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 2,356.58 28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 2,418.47 28700 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Dental Insurance BENEFIT COORDINATORS CORPORATION (BC 522.68 Check Total: 12,789.23
28701 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense BRADY INDUSTRIES 119.35 Check Total: 119.35
28702 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services JIM BRISCO ENTERPRISES 22,802.08 Check Total: 22,802.08
28703 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 999.40 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 122.24 28703 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 999.40 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 3,090.00 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 61.12 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 61.12 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 1,056.00 28703 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 999.40 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 101.44 28703 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 1,709.50 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 85.69 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 79.89 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 101.44 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 5

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28703 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 517.87 28703 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services BSK ASSOCIATES 999.40 Check Total: 10,983.91
28704 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Men's Summer Softball CAL FARM SERVICES 145.84 28704 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense CAL FARM SERVICES 137.88 28704 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CAL FARM SERVICES 644.64 Check Total: 928.36
28705 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Machinery & Equipment CALIFORNIA TURF EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INS 48,061.92 28705 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense CALIFORNIA TURF EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY IN' 138.36 Check Total: 48,200.28
28706 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services CARBON SUPPLY INC 127,650.00 28706 08/25/2025 6007 1,2,3-TCP Fund Professional Services CARBON SUPPLY INC 127,650.00 Check Total: 255,300.00
28707 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable CAMBRIA CASTRO 155.53 Check Total: 155.53
28708 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Race Communication Fiber Proj CCME INC 34,970.25 28708 08/25/2025 0007 Measure V Fund Fruitland Ave Rd Improvements CCME INC 28,184.93 28708 08/25/2025 0007 Measure V Fund Fruitland Ave Rd Improvements CCME INC 16,459.28 Check Total: 79,614.46
28709 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable HUI CHEN 35.70 Check Total: 35.70
28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 78.56 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 78.56 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 23.66 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 67.07 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 23.66 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 30.97 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 23.66 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 6

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 78.56 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 83.40 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORD 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 78.56 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.65 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 67.07 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 52.42 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 78.56 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 52.42 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 85.90 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 23.66 28710 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 103.56 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 41.52 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense CINTAS CORP 31.22 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 14.32 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 67.03 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 28710 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 67.07 28710 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 7.33 28710 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense CINTAS CORP 39.14 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 7

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 2,113.71
28711 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Communications COMCAST 1,680.49 Check Total: 1,680.49
28712 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities COMCAST 13.10 28712 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Utilities COMCAST 266.34 Check Total: 279.44
28713 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Maint. Buildings & Grounds CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR 448.75 28713 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR'. 1,658.39 Check Total: 2,107.14
28714 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense COOK'S COMMUNICATIONS 181.71 Check Total: 181.71
28715 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Castle Park Deposits JOE CORREA 200.00 Check Total: 200.00
28716 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Professional Services DATA PATH 585.00 Check Total: 585.00
28717 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Training TYLER DAVIS 167.69 Check Total: 167.69
28718 08/25/2025 1041 General Plan Update Fund Professional Services DE NOVO PLANNING GROUP 17,490.00 Check Total: 17,490.00
28719 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services DELRAY TIRE 35.00 28719 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance DELRAY TIRE 329.12 28719 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance DELRAY TIRE 1,235.12 28719 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance DELRAY TIRE 1,111.75 28719 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance DELRAY TIRE 1,013.46 Check Total: 3,724.45
28720 08/25/2025 1018 SB 1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Pavement Markings DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 4,512.05 28720 08/25/2025 1018 SB1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Pavement Markings DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 4,006.33 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 8

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 8,518.38
28721 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance DONLEE PUMP COMPANY 101.19 28721 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services DONLEE PUMP COMPANY 252.50 Check Total: 353.69
28722 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services DSS PRIVATE SECURITY 1,265.00 28722 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services DSS PRIVATE SECURITY 196.00 28722 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services DSS PRIVATE SECURITY 880.00 28722 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services DSS PRIVATE SECURITY 192.50 Check Total: 2,533.50
28723 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown ELITE MAINTENANCE & TREE SERVICE 2,600.00 28723 08/25/2025 1018 SB1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project ELITE MAINTENANCE & TREE SERVICE 3,675.00 Check Total: 6,275.00
28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 155.28 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 1,029.58 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 262.95 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 88.99 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 100.18 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 181.38 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 386.96 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 63.73 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 445.35 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 172.00 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 348.59 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 24.00 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 47.06 28724 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense ELITE UNIFORMS 275.35 Check Total: 3,581.40
28725 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable TONY ESCOBAR 18.33 28725 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable TONY ESCOBAR 197.44 28725 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable TONY ESCOBAR 12.97 Check Total: 228.74
28726 08/25/2025 6001 Water Fund Capital Replacement Installation-New Water Meters FERGUSON WATERWORKS 875.98 Check Total: 875.98
AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 9

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28727 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense GARTON TRACTOR INC 34.06 Check Total: 34.06
28728 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 200.00 28728 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 200.00 Check Total: 400.00
28729 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services GECKO PEST & LANSCAPE MGMT 150.00 Check Total: 150.00
28730 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense GOLDEN VALLEY DOOR & MILLWORK 484.10 Check Total: 484.10
28731 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense GRAINGER 3,616.61 28731 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Small Tools GRAINGER 4,040.57 Check Total: 7,657.18
28732 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services GUARDIAN ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INC 150.00 Check Total: 150.00
28733 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 511.95 Check Total: 511.95
28734 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense HORIZON 112.82 28734 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense HORIZON 39.29 28734 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense HORIZON 115.25 28734 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense HORIZON 41.14 28734 08/25/2025 5040 Mello Ranch 2 LNDSCP Special Departmental Expense HORIZON 946.94 Check Total: 1,255.44
28735 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable LIZETTE HUERTA 169.46 28735 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable LIZETTE HUERTA 3.24 28735 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable LIZETTE HUERTA 4.58 Check Total: 177.28
28736 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable MORGAN HULTGREN 64.16 Check Total: 64.16
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28737 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Professional Services JACKSON LEWIS P.C. 2,067.00 28737 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Professional Services JACKSON LEWIS P.C. 33.00 28737 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Professional Services JACKSON LEWIS P.C. 69.00 28737 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Professional Services JACKSON LEWIS P.C. 69.00 Check Total: 2,238.00
28738 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable KIMBERLY JAEKLE 2.29 28738 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable KIMBERLY JAEKLE 1.62 28738 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable KIMBERLY JAEKLE 160.20 Check Total: 164.11
28739 08/25/2025 1018 SB 1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Traffic Signals Maint & Repair JAM SERVICES INC 880.88 Check Total: 880.88
28740 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Professional Services JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 1,661.90 28740 08/25/2025 0007 Measure V Fund City Wide Traffic Signal Synch JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 1,138.88 28740 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Professional Services JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 1,156.19 28740 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Professional Services JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 5,095.71 28740 08/25/2025 0007 Measure V Fund City Wide Traffic Signal Synch JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 484.12 28740 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Professional Services JLB TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, INC 3,136.51 Check Total: 12,673.31
28741 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 77.16 28741 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 143.93 28741 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 1,621.80 28741 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 858.00 28741 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 685.33 28741 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 436.20 Check Total: 3,822.42
28742 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense JOHNSTONE SUPPLY 38.48 Check Total: 38.48
28743 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services JORGENSEN COMPANY 362.15 Check Total: 362.15
28744 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable NEEL KAMAL 29.19 28744 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable NEEL KAMAL 219.24 28744 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable NEEL KAMAL 41.23 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 11

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 289.66
28745 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable MEGAN KELLER 196.75 28745 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable MEGAN KELLER 32.07 28745 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable MEGAN KELLER 22.70 Check Total: 251.52
28746 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense KELLOGG SUPPLY 243.88 28746 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense KELLOGG SUPPLY 113.30 Check Total: 357.18
28747 08/25/2025 7020 Risk Management Fund Professional Services KRAMER WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS 2,937.00 Check Total: 2,937.00
28748 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance LAWSON PRODUCTS 55.83 Check Total: 55.83
28749 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services LEXIPOL LLC 7,715.90 Check Total: 7,715.90
28750 08/25/2025 0004 Public Safety Trans & Use Tax Professional Services LEXISNEXIS RISK DATA MANAGEMENT 960.00 Check Total: 960.00
28751 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable CAROL MARCELINO 58.15 Check Total: 58.15
28752 08/25/2025 0010 Measure V Regional Fund Buhach Widening MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC 4,578.00 28752 08/25/2025 0010 Measure V Regional Fund Buhach Widening MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC 1,134.00 28752 08/25/2025 0010 Measure V Regional Fund Buhach Widening MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC 20,378.80 Check Total: 26,090.80
28753 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Other Revenue MC REGIONAL WASTE MGMT. AUTH. -1,154.38 28753 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Professional Services MC REGIONAL WASTE MGMT. AUTH. 13,059.95 Check Total: 11,905.57
28754 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance MCAULEY MOTORS 41.57 28754 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance MCAULEY MOTORS 129.OR AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 12

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 170.65
28755 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Water Service Charges MDM CONSTRUCTION INC -16.76 28755 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Deposits MDM CONSTRUCTION INC 547.00 Check Total: 530.24
28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Coed Summer Softball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 280.00 28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Coed Volleyball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 330.00 28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Men's Summer Softball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 420.00 28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Coed Volleyball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 330.00 28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Men's Summer Softball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 420.00 28756 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Coed Summer Softball MERCED AREA SPORTS OFFICIALS, INC 280.00 Check Total: 2,060.00
28757 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Miscellaneous MERCED COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 117.59 Check Total: 117.59
28758 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services MERCED ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION 2,200.00 Check Total: 2,200.00
28759 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance MERCED TRUCK & TRAILER INC. 694.02 28759 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services MERCED TRUCK & TRAILER INC. 775.00 Check Total: 1,469.02
28760 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense METRO UNIFORM MERCED 432.78 Check Total: 432.78
28761 08/25/2025 1018 SB1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project MNZ CONCRETE 4,900.00 28761 08/25/2025 1018 SB1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project MNZ CONCRETE 4,500.00 Check Total: 9,400.00
28762 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable LUIS MOLINA MADRIGAL 7.57 Check Total: 7.57
28763 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense MUNIQUIP, LLC 1,170.92 Check Total: 1,170.92
28764 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services MUNISERVICES 6,668.02 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 13

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 6,668.02
28765 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense NAPA AUTO PARTS 47.66 28765 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense NAPA AUTO PARTS 20.71 Check Total: 68.37
28766 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GREGORY O'NEIL 11.35 28766 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GREGORY O'NEIL 16.03 28766 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GREGORY O'NEIL 158.75 Check Total: 186.13
28767 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 70.45 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 11.51 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 5.43 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 97.01 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 91.87 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Small Tools O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 26.09 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 41.59 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS -18.05 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 18.48 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 46.03 28767 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 19.00 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 174.78 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 43.68 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS -543.75 28767 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 45.63 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 44.54 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Small Tools O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 16.29 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 186.61 28767 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Small Tools O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 114.69 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 630.74 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 72.53 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 110.19 28767 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 185.59 Check Total: 1,490.93
28768 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 33,495.22 28768 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 32,728.07 28768 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Utilities PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC 22.85 Check Total: 66,246.14
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28769 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable FRANCISCO PADILLA RAMIREZ 145.08 Check Total: 145.08
28770 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable XOCHITL PEREZ 80.93 Check Total: 80.93
28771 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Planning Deposits PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. 1,075.00 28771 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Planning Deposits PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. 2,513.75 28771 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AlternativeModes Phase 3 Ped Imp Proj Downtown PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. 476.58 28771 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. 3,202.50 28771 08/25/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Phase 3 Ped Imp Proj Downtown PRECISION CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC. 3,678.42 Check Total: 10,946.25
28772 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PROJECT COMPANY FINCO PHASE VI LLC 1,847.05 28772 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PROJECT COMPANY FINCO PHASE VI LLC 54,409.91 28772 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Utilities PROJECT COMPANY FINCO PHASE VI LLC 21,349.99 Check Total: 77,606.95
28773 08/25/2025 6001 Water Fund Capital Replacement Well #20A Rehab PROVOST & PRITCHARD CONSULTING GROU 690.00 Check Total: 690.00
28774 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable FLOR PULIDO ROCHA 90.02 Check Total: 90.02
28775 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services RAFTELIS FINANCIAL 1,687.50 28775 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services RAFTELIS FINANCIAL 4,440.00 Check Total: 6,127.50
28776 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance RAZZARI DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM 228.62 28776 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance RAZZARI DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM 41.22 Check Total: 269.84
28777 08/25/2025 1041 General Plan Update Fund Professional Services RINCON CONSULTANTS INC 5,511.25 28777 08/25/2025 1041 General Plan Update Fund Professional Services RINCON CONSULTANTS INC 2,047.25 28777 08/25/2025 1041 General Plan Update Fund Professional Services RINCON CONSULTANTS INC 2,047.25 Check Total: 9,605.75
28778 08/25/2025 1018 SB 1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Pavement Markings SAFE-T-LITE 338.65 28778 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Special Departmental Expense SAFE-T-LITE 261.79 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 15

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 600.44
28779 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services SANTA FE PET HOSPITAL 125.46 28779 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services SANTA FE PET HOSPITAL 174.00 28779 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services SANTA FE PET HOSPITAL 317.56 28779 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services SANTA FE PET HOSPITAL 207.94 Check Total: 824.96
28780 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense SHANNON PUMP CO. 127.50 Check Total: 127.50
28781 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense SIERRA MATERIALS & TRUCKING COMPANY 243.14 28781 08/25/2025 1018 SB1-Road Maint & Rehab RMRA Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Project SIERRA MATERIALS & TRUCKING COMPANY 682.22 28781 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense SIERRA MATERIALS & TRUCKING COMPANY 324.00 Check Total: 1,249.36
28782 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GARY & JOYCE SILVA 10.58 28782 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GARY & JOYCE SILVA 7.20 28782 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable GARY & JOYCE SILVA 107.89 Check Total: 125.67
28783 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Machinery & Equipment SMITH & LOVELESS INC. 10,826.29 Check Total: 10,826.29
28784 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense NATALIE SOBALVARRO 125.00 Check Total: 125.00
28785 08/25/2025 1011 Gas Tax/Street Improvement Professional Services ST FRANCIS ELECTRIC 296.00 Check Total: 296.00
28786 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services STATE PRO BUILDERS INC. 542.00 28786 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense STATE PRO BUILDERS INC. 148.00 28786 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Professional Services STATE PRO BUILDERS INC. 720.00 28786 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Special Departmental Expense STATE PRO BUILDERS INC. 205.00 Check Total: 1,615.00
28787 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 4,615.00 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 16

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount Check Total: 4,615.00
28788 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense STEPPING STONE NURSERY 260.89 Check Total: 260.89
28789 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services STERICYCLE INC 41.53 28789 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services STERICYCLE INC 41.42 Check Total: 82.95
28790 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services STREAMLINE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LLC 3,466.00 Check Total: 3,466.00
28791 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS LLC 1,180.40 28791 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense SUPERIOR POOL PRODUCTS LLC 1,036.50 Check Total: 2,216.90
28792 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities TERRAFORM PHOENIX II ARCADIA HOLDING 3,109.85 28792 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities TERRAFORM PHOENIX II ARCADIA HOLDING 17,332.67 28792 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities TERRAFORM PHOENIX II ARCADIA HOLDING 7,462.00 28792 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Utilities TERRAFORM PHOENIX II ARCADIA HOLDING 4,788.07 Check Total: 32,692.59
28793 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Communications TPX COMMUNICATIONS 13,077.79 28793 08/25/2025 7030 Information Technology Fund Communications TPX COMMUNICATIONS 13,078.67 Check Total: 26,156.46
28794 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA 131.00 Check Total: 131.00
28795 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance TURF STAR INC 632.45 Check Total: 632.45
28796 08/25/2025 7000 Internal Service Fund Operations & Maintenance VAN DE POL 17,195.44 Check Total: 17,195.44
28797 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Professional Services VEOLIA WATER NORTH AMERICA 196,406.03 Check Total: 196,406.03
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Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Amount 28798 08/25/2025 7010 Employee Benefits Fund Vision Insurance VISION SERVICE PLAN (CA) 8.79 Check Total: 8.79
28799 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 1,967.25 28799 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 616.76 28799 08/25/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 5,751.22 28799 08/25/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 19,254.08 28799 08/25/2025 0003 General Fund Capital Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 1,421.92 28799 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Professional Services VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 7,869.00 28799 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 184.23 28799 08/25/2025 1014 CRP Carbon Reduction Prog Fund Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 4,760.37 28799 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 745.13 28799 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 665.00 28799 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Professional Services VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 15,930.00 28799 08/25/2025 0008 Measure V 20% AltemativeModes Phase 2 Ped Imp Proj Downtown VVH CONSULTING SERVICES 2,494.57 Check Total: 61,659.53
28800 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Maint. Buildings & Grounds WARD ENTERPRISES 20.61 28800 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WARD ENTERPRISES 97.82 28800 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Maint. Buildings & Grounds WARD ENTERPRISES 153.07 Check Total: 271.50
28801 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WATERFORD IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC 176.93 28801 08/25/2025 5037 Atwater South LNDSCP Special Departmental Expense WATERFORD IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC 42.02 28801 08/25/2025 5037 Atwater South LNDSCP Special Departmental Expense WATERFORD IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC 78.23 28801 08/25/2025 5037 Atwater South LNDSCP Special Departmental Expense WATERFORD IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC 14.99 Check Total: 312.17
28802 08/25/2025 1010 ARPA-American Rescue Plan Act Professional Services WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 3,010.00 28802 08/25/2025 1010 ARPA-American Rescue Plan Act Professional Services WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 2,955.00 28802 08/25/2025 1010 ARPA-American Rescue Plan Act Professional Services WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 3,355.00 Check Total: 9,320.00
28803 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WINTON HARDWARE 37.70 28803 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WINTON HARDWARE 70.06 28803 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WINTON HARDWARE 28.00 28803 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Small Tools WINTON HARDWARE 351.23 28803 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WINTON HARDWARE 141.58 28803 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Special Departmental Expense WINTON HARDWARE 36.16 28803 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Uniform & Clothing Expense WINTON HARDWARE 71.08 AP-Checks for Approval (8/22/2025 - 10:03 AM) Page 18

Check Number Check Date Fund Account Name Vendor Name Void Check Total:
28804 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable WISDOM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 28804 08/25/2025 6010 Sewer Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable WISDOM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 28804 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable WISDOM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Check Total:
28805 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable STEFANI WISENER Check Total:
28806 08/25/2025 0001 General Fund Special Departmental Expense WORK WELLNESS Check Total:
28807 08/25/2025 6000 Water Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable MADISON ZAMARONI Check Total:
28808 08/25/2025 6020 Sanitation Enterprise Fund Accounts Payable DIEGO ZAMORAALVAREZ Check Total:

Report Total:

Amount
735.81

74.60 105.37

78.29 258.26
4,622.02
4,622.02
786.00
786.00

96.38 96.38
132.35
132.35
2,500,805.27
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CITY OF ATWATER

PLANNING COMMISSION

ACTION MINUTES
June 18, 2025
REGULAR SESSION: (Council Chambers)
The Planning Commission of the City of Atwater met in Regular Session this date at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located at the Atwater Civic Center, 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California;
INVOCATION:

None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commission Member Borgwardt ROLL CALL:

Present:

Absent:

Staff Present:

Planning Commission Members Borgwardt, Kadach, Mokha,
and Conour
Planning Commission Member Sanchez-Garcia
City Manager Hoem, Community Development Director
O'Connor Recording Secretary Rashad
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS:

None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS POSTED OR AS AMENDED:

MOTION: Planning Commission Member Kadach moved to approve the agenda.

The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Conour and the vote was: Ayes: Planning Commission Members Conour, Kadach, Mokha, and Borgwardt; Noes: None; Absent: Planning Commission Member Sanchez-Garcia.

The motion passed.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a) May 21, 2025 - Regular Meeting
MOTION: Planning Commission Member Mokha moved to approve the minutes.

The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Kadach and the vote was: Ayes: Planning Commission Members Conour, Mokha, Kadach, and Borgwardt; Noes: None; Absent: Planning Commission Member Sanchez-Garcia.

The motion passed.

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Public Hearing to make an environmental finding that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because there are no changes to the project and the previous environmental impact report, and recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Atwater and The Ferrari Ranch Owners, to clarify the responsible parties for the construction of water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure for the development located at APNs: 005-120-045 & 005-120-046.

City Manager Hoem provided background on this item.

Community Development Director O'Connor presented this item.

Chair Borgwardt opened the public hearing.

No one came forward to speak.

Chair Borgwardt closed the public hearing.

MOTION: Planning Commission Member Conour moved to make a finding that the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because there are no changes to the project and the previous environmental impact report, and adopt Resolution No. 0269-25 recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Atwater and The Ferrari Ranch Owners, to clarify the

responsible parties for the construction of water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure for the development located at APNs: 005-120-045 & 005-120-046).

The motion was seconded by Planning Commission Member Kadach and the vote was: Ayes: Planning Commission Members Mokha, Conour, Kadach, and Borgwardt; Noes: None; Absent: Planning Commission Member Sanchez-Garcia.

The motion pessed.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:

City Manager Verbal Updates.

Community Development Director Verbal Updates.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

Chair Borgwardt opened the Public Comment.

Notice to the public was read.

No one came forward to speak.

Chair Borgwardt closed the public comment.

COMMISSIONER MATTERS:

Planning Commission Member Conour expressed his excitement for new business.

Planning Commission Member Mokha expressed his excitement for updates on the Building/Planning permits and processes as well as for the Ferrari Ranch update.

Chair Borgwardt inquired about an ordinance regarding carports and possibly having pre0approved plans similar to the ADU pre-approved plans that were recently adopted.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair Borgwardt adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM.
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Don Borgwardt,C),lir
By: Kayla Rashad
Recording Secretary

CITY OF ATWATER
Minutes

CITY COUNCIL,

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
AND

SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ATWATER

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

ACTION MINUTES
June 9, 2025
Council Chambers – 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California CALL TO ORDER:

The City Council/Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.

INVOCATION:

Provided by Pastor Rich Miller.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Led by City Council Member Rochester.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Cale, Ambriz, Rochester, and Mayor Nelson

Absent: Council Member Raymond
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve the agenda as posted.

MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

City Council, FPD and Successor Agency to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9, 2025 Page 2 PRESENTATIONS:

Certificate of Recognition – Atwater High School Forensics Class Mayor Nelson, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the Atwater High School Forensics Team for their accomplishments at the statewide Crime Scene Investigation competition.

CONSENT CALENDAR:
• Item 2: Approval of Warrants (June 9, 2025)
• Item 3: Adoption of Resolution No. 3536-25 approving the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-26 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer.

Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.

MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Item 4: Resolution No. 3537-25 – FY 2025-26 Miscellaneous Fee Schedule Public Hearing opened and closed. No comments received.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3537-25.

MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

Item 5: Resolutions adopting the FY 2025-26 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Fund Expenditures/Transfers, Appropriations Limitation, and Salary Schedule A26. Public Hearing opened. Testimony received. Public Hearing closed.

Motion to adopt FY 2025-26 Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, Fund Expenditures/Transfers, Appropriations Limitation, and Salary Schedule A-26.

MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
NO: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed.

City Council, FPD and Successor Agency to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9, 2025 Page 3 REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:

Item 6: Resolution No. 3543-25 – Cost Share Agreement with Merced County for Fire Equipment Mechanic. Public Comment opened. Testimony received. Public Comment closed.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3543-25.

MOTION: Rochester
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

Item 7: Resolution No. 3542-25 – Award of General Construction Contract to Consolidated Engineering Inc. for Olive Avenue Overlay. Public Comment and closed.

No comments received.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3542-25.

MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

Item 8: Resolution No. 3541-25 – Community Development Director Employment Agreement with Jon O’Connor. Public Comment opened. Testimony received. Public Comment closed.

Motion to adopt Resolution No. 3541-25.

MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
NO: Rochester
ABSENT: Raymond
VOTE: Motion passed.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

Members of the public provided comments on matters that were not on the agenda.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:

Brief comments were made by Council Members Cale, Rochester, and Mayor Nelson.

City Council, FPD and Successor Agency to ARA Meeting Action Minutes for June 9, 2025 Page 4 CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:

Update provided by City Manager Hoem.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor Nelson adjourned the meeting at 7:46 PM.

APPROVED:
________________________________

MIKE NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________

JANELL MARTIN

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF ATWATER
Minutes

CITY COUNCIL

ACTION MINUTES
June 23, 2025
Council Chambers – 750 Bellevue Road, Atwater, California CALL TO ORDER:

The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM.

INVOCATION:

Provided by Chaplain Jim McClellan.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Led by Mayor Nelson.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Council Members Cale, Raymond, and Mayor Nelson

Absent: Council Member Rochester
SUBSEQUENT NEED ITEMS: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the agenda as posted.

MOTION: Cale
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSENT: Rochester
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

PRESENTATIONS:

Certificate of Recognition – Mitchell Senior Cadets
Monthly report by Merced County District 3 Supervisor McDaniel

City Council Meeting Action Minutes for June 23, 2025 Page 2 CONSENT CALENDAR:

Item Removed for Separate Consideration: Item 7
Action Taken on Items 1–16:

Motion to approve Items 1 through 16 as listed, with Council Member Ambriz recusing himself from Item 13 and abstaining from the vote on that item.

Motion to approve Consent Calendar as presented.

MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
ABSENT: Rochester
VOTE: Motion passed unanimously.

Item 1: Treasurer’s Report – May 31, 2025
Item 2: Warrant Register – June 23, 2025
Item 3: Citizens’ Oversight Committee Minutes – March 11, 2025 (Special Meeting) Item 4: Planning Commission Minutes – May 21, 2025
Item 5: City Council Minutes – May 12, 2025 (Regular Meeting) and May 27, 2025 (Regular Meeting)
Item 6: Resolution No. 3544-25 and Resolution No. 3545-25 – Ordering Engineer’s Reports and Declaring Intent for FY 2025-26 Assessment Districts; setting Public Hearing for July 14, 2025
Item 8: Resolution No. 3547-25 – Adopting FY 2025-26 SB 1 Project List Item 9: Resolution No. 3548-25 – Fourth Amendment to General Services Agreement with JaniTek Cleaning Solutions
Item 10: Resolution No. 3549-25 – Amended and Restated Public Works Director Employment Agreement
Item 11: Resolution No. 3550-25 – Designating Applicant’s Agent for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Item 12: Approving Fee Waiver – Bloss Memorial Healthcare District, Senior Adult Information Day (September 16, 2025)
Item 13: Approving Fee Waiver – Employment Development Department, Hiring and Resource Event (September 18, 2025)

City Council Meeting Action Minutes for June 23, 2025 Page 3 Item 14: Accepting Well 20-A Project as complete
Item 15: Accepting Civic Center Building 2 (City Hall) Project as complete Item 16: Accepting Public Improvements by BFD-ATWCA-2401 (Coffee Restaurant Development)
Item 7: Resolution No. 3546-25 – Initiating Proceedings for FY 2025-26 Assessment District Levy
Motion to approve Item 7.

MOTION: Ambriz
SECOND: Cale
NOES: Raymond
ABSENT: Rochester
VOTE: Motion passed.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

17. Waive first reading by title only and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1071, amending Atwater Municipal Code Chapter 17.63 (“Parking Requirements”).

Public hearing opened and closed. No public comment received.

Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1071.

MOTION: Raymond
SECOND: Ambriz
ABSTAIN: Nelson
ABSENT: Rochester
VOTE: Motion passed.

18. Waive first reading by title only and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1072, approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with the Ferrari Ranch Owners regarding construction responsibilities for infrastructure.

Public hearing opened. Testimony received. Public hearing closed. Motion to waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance No. CS 1072.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF:

19. Update regarding Fireworks Enforcement and the Nail ‘Em App – Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal Carvalho and Police Chief McEachin provided the update.

City Council Meeting Action Minutes for June 23, 2025 Page 4 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

Members of the public provided comments on matters not on the agenda.

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS/UPDATES:

Brief comments were made by Council Members Cale, Rochester, Raymond, and Mayor Nelson.

CITY MANAGER REPORTS/UPDATES:

Update provided by City Manager Hoem.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:43 PM.

APPROVED:
________________________________

MIKE NELSON
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________

JANELL MARTIN

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT

MEETING
DATE:

August 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Anna Nicholas, Finance Director

PREPARED
BY:

Anna Nicholas, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Approving Budget Amendment for Previously Approved Purchase of Type I Fire Engine (Finance Director Nicholas)

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Adoption of Resolution No. 3564-25 approving Budget Amendment No. 3, which amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by increasing the appropriation of general ledger account number 1093-2030-6021 in the amount of $285,786 and reducing the appropriation of general ledger account number 0001-2030-6021 in the amount of $285,786 for an amended line item budget amount of $348,214.

I. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

The City entered into an agreement to purchase a new Rosenbauer FX Type 1 Commander Chassis fire engine apparatus for a grand total of $994,227 (less interest).

A down payment of $400,000 was required and satisfied by the City on 10/14/2024. The remainder of the purchase has been budgeted for in the FY 2025-26 budget, General Ledger Account: 0001-2030-6021, General Fund - Fire-Machinery & Equipment.

Through research and analysis of the City's development impact fees, it was determined there was sufficient qualifying fund balance in Fund 1093, Fire Facility Impact Fee, that could be appropriated for the purchase of the Type 1 fire engine. Fund 1093 is the Development Impact Fee that funds the improvement of fire protection facilities and purchases of necessary related equipment due to new development growth within the City, from the time the fee is collected. The fees are charged and collected through the building permit process.

The payoff amount is $633,375.29. Of this amount, $285,786 will be paid from Fund 1093, Fire Facility Impact Fee and $347,590 will be paid from Fund 0001, General Fund. This reallocation will reduce the amount the General Fund will contribute as compared to the original budget amount, and it appropriately utilizes the development impact funds towards the purpose of the monies collected.

CITY COUNCIL
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Danny Ambriz Brian Raymond
John Cale Kalisa Rochester

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II. FISCAL IMPACTS:

The Fiscal Year 2025-26 fiscal impact for this item is as follows:

Fund 0001 General Fund: decrease in appropriation of $285,786 Fund 1093 Fire Impact Fee: increase in appropriation of $285,786 III. LEGAL REVIEW:

This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney.

IV. EXISTING POLICY:

Existing policy requires this budget amendment to be approved by the City Council.

This item directly supports Item 1 of the City's current strategic plan: ensure financial solvency by appropriately using funds for intended purpose.

V. ALTERNATIVES:

City Council could choose not to adopt Resolution No. XXXX-XX and provide alternative direction.

VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

Interdepartmental coordination will follow the approved budget amendment as needed.

VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The public may provide comments about this item at the City Council meeting.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This item is not subject to environmental review.

IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

This staff report is submitted for City Council consideration and approval to adopt the budget amendment for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget.

Submitted by:

Anna Nicholas, Finance Director
Approved by:

Agenda Report - Approving Budget Amendment for Previously Approved Purchase of Type I Fire Engine (Finance Director Nicholas) Page 3

Chris Hoem, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Payoff Quote 05092025

2. Type 1 Payment Schedule

3. Rosenbauer Invoice 9924

4. Balance Sheet Fund 1093

5. Rosenbauer Type I

6. Budget Amendment No. Reso.

1 Anna Nicholas
From: Monica Huffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 1:52 PM
To: Anna Nicholas
Cc: Robert Ayuso
Subject: RE: Atwater: Payment Schedule
Anna,
The payoƯ amount is $633,375.29 good through 9/17/2025.

If you need anything further please let me know.

Thank you,
Monica Huffman
Document Specialist
P: (800) 700-7878
M: (260) 577-7076
F: (800) 865-8517
E: [email protected]
A: 2525 West State Road 114
Rochester, IN 46975
From: Anna Nicholas <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2025 11:57 AM
To: Monica Huffman <[email protected]>
Cc: Robert Ayuso <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Atwater: Payment Schedule
Hi Monica,
Just curious when we can expect the payoƯ quote. No worries, just putting together some budget numbers and want to make note when it will be ready.

Thank you,
Anna
From: Monica Huffman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:29 PM
To: Anna Nicholas <[email protected]>

General Ledger
Balance Sheet
Printed:

User: anicholas
08/13/2025 - 11:20AM
Fund:

Period:

Fiscal Year:
1093
1 2026
Fund
Amount
ALFRE
Account Type
1093 - Fire Facility Impact Fee
Assets
Cash 284,494.40
Asset (645.03)
Receivables 0.00
Interest receivables 1,936.99
Total Assets: 285,786.36
Liabilities
Payables 0.00
Due to Other Funds 0.00
Total Liabilities: 0.00
Fund Balance
Fund Balance 285,786.36
Encumbrance Resrve 0.00
Encumbrance (Debit) 0.00
Appropriations (Debit) 0.00
Total Fund Balance:

Total Liabilities and Fund Balance:
285,786.36
285,786.36
Total Retained Earnings:

Total Fund Balance and Retained Earnings:

Total Liabilities, Fund Balance, and Retained Earnings:
285,786.36

0.00 285,786.36
Totals for Fund 1093 - Fire Facility Impact Fee: 0.00
GL - Balance Sheet (8/13/2025 - 11:20 AM) Page 1

Purchase Price $ 994,227.74 Rosenbauer Invoice 9924
Down Payment $ 400,000.00 Made 10/14/2024
Principal $ 594,227.74 Remaining Balance to Finance with Republic Interest $ 50,594.98
P & I $ 644,822.72
Payoff Amount $ 633,375.29 Quote thru 9/17/2025
Savings $ 11,447.43
Funding Source:

DIF Fund 1093 $285,786
GF Fund 0001 $347,590
$633,376
Rosenbauer Fire Engine Type I

CITY COUNCIL
OF THE

CITY OF ATWATER
RESOLUTION NO. 3XXX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF ATWATER APPROVING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. X AMENDING 2025-2026

FISCAL YEAR BUDGET REGARDING
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atwater adopted Resolution No. 3538-25 adopting the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget on June 9, 2025; and WHEREAS, from time to time, and in order to operate effectively, it is necessary to amend said budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Atwater does hereby approve Budget Amendment No. X to the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget as follows:

SECTION 1:

1. Increase in appropriation for general ledger account number 1093-2030-6021 from zero to $285,786

2. Decrease in appropriation for general ledger account number 0001-2030-6021 from $634,000 to $348,214.

Increase Budget
(Expense)
1093-2030-6021 Machinery & Equipment $285,786
Decrease Budget
(Expense)
0001-2030-6021 Machinery & Equipment $285,786
.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution appends to the original budget document that is available in the Finance Department and the City Clerk/Board Clerk’s office.

The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this 25th day of August 2025.

Resolution No. 3XXX-25 Page 2
AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

________________________________
MICHAEL G. NELSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
KORY J. BILLINGS, CITY CLERK

CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT

MEETING
DATE:

August 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Randol, CAL FIRE-Battalion Chief

PREPARED
BY:

Josh Randol, CAL FIRE-Battalion Chief
SUBJECT: Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Randol)

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Adoption of Resolution No. 3565-25 approving the Memorandum of Understanding, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises; and authorizes and directs the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents related to the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City.

I. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

Staff is requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services (OES) for State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding (HSGP) for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises. Approval will allow the City of Atwater to formally receive Homeland Security Grant funding for the FY 24. If the City intends on requesting funds through HSGP or obtaining reimbursement, attachment "A" the City Manager needs to read and initial each page with the attached MOU.

These documents need to be processed and approved by all local City Council and a copy needs to be submitted to Merced County OES for their records. Even if the City doesn't plan on obtaining funds through HSGP, it's highly suggested to process all MOUs should any funds be available in the future.

II. FISCAL IMPACTS:

There are currently no fiscal impacts with the approval of this MOU however, should HSGP funding be available in the future this would allow the City to apply for those funds, and in turn, relieve some fiscal burden on the City.

CITY COUNCIL
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Danny Ambriz Brian Raymond
John Cale Kalisa Rochester

Agenda Report - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Randol) Page 2

This item has been reviewed by the Finance Department.

III. LEGAL REVIEW:

This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.

IV. EXISTING POLICY:

This item is consistent with goals one (1) and two (2) of the City's Strategic Plan: to ensure financial solvency and to promote safety, stability, and quality of life, respectively.

V. ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

This item has been reviewed by all relevant departments.

VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The public will have an opportunity to provide comments on this item prior to City Council action.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This item is not considered a “project” under Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code as it will not directly or reasonably indirectly affect the physical environment and therefore not subject to review or analysis.

IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

Upon approval by the City Council, staff circulate the Memorandum of Understanding and any other necessary documents necessary for the City Manager's execution.

Submitted by: /s/ Josh Randol, CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Approved by:

Chris Hoem, City Manager
Attachments:

1. XXXX-25 Approving MOU with Merced County for FY 2024 HSGP

2. HSGP FY24 MOU-City of Atwater

Agenda Report - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Merced Office of Emergency Services for the State Homeland Security Grant Programs Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises (CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Randol) Page 3

3. FY-2024-Standard-Assurances-updated-12_2024-Attachment A (1)

CITY COUNCIL
OF THE

CITY OF ATWATER
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ATWATER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF

ATWATER AND THE COUNTY OF MERCED FOR

PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT

PROGRAM (HSGP) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MOU AND RELATED

DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security, through the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), administers the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) to provide funding for the enhancement of regional preparedness and capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the County of Merced serves as the Operational Area Administrator for HSGP funds and is responsible for the coordination and disbursement of said funds to participating local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atwater desires to participate in the HSGP and receive grant funding for eligible preparedness and response activities; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Merced and the City of Atwater has been prepared to formalize the terms and conditions of the City's participation in the HSGP and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atwater as follows:

1. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Atwater and the County of Merced for participation in the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).

2. The City Manager, or their designee, is hereby authorized and directed to execute the MOU and any related documents or amendments necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution; Exhibit “A” (the Sub-Recipient Agreement with the County

Resolution No. XXXX-25 Page 2
of Merced) including any annual extension thereof; Exhibit “B” (the SHSGP Grant Assurance Agreements with Cal-OES) including any annual extension thereof.

3. The City Manager and City staff are further authorized to coordinate with the County of Merced and take all actions necessary to implement and administer the grant program in accordance with the terms of the MOU and applicable laws and regulations.

4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this 25th day of August 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

________________________________
MICHAEL G. NELSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
KORY J. BILLINGS, CITY CLERK

1 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
State Homeland Security Grant Programs
Funding for Equipment, Planning, Administration, Training and Exercises THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between County of Merced (“County”) and the City of Atwater (“Sub-Recipient”).

County and Sub-Recipient have entered into this Agreement with reference to the following circumstances:

A. The California State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) is providing funding through federal grants from the Department of Homeland Security to enhance the capabilities of state and local first responders by allowing the purchase of advanced types of equipment, as well as addressing other critical homeland security needs, including administration, planning, training and exercise related costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, which the parties agree to be true and correct, it is mutually agreed between both parties:

I. This Agreement applies to the State Homeland Security Grant Program, funded through the County to the Sub-Recipient.

II. Amendments or modifications to the terms of this Agreement must be made in writing, and approved by all parties hereto, in order to maintain compliance with changes pursuant to federal or state laws, regulations, or policies affecting pertinent regulations or funding, including but not limited to any policy requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

III. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 GRANT ASSURANCES for the SHSGP, promulgated by the California Office of Emergency Services, is made part of this Agreement and included as ATTACHMENT A.

Sub-Recipient certifies that:

A. Sub-Recipient will comply with the FY 2024 GRANT ASSURANCES and all applicable federal or state laws, regulations, or policies affecting pertinent regulations or funding, including but not limited to any policy requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and

2 B. Sub-Recipient’s signatory to this agreement will separately sign the FY 2024 GRANT ASSURANCES included as ATTACHMENT A; and
C. Sub-Recipient’s signatory has obtained the required written authorization from signatory’s applicable governing body, as set forth in the attached FY 2024 GRANT ASSURANCES, that signatory is authorized to sign this Agreement.

IV. TERMINATION:

A. Without Cause: County will have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause by giving thirty (30) days prior written notice of intention to terminate pursuant to this provision, specifying the date of termination. County will pay to the Sub-Recipient the compensation earned for pre-approved work performed and not previously paid for during the period of this Agreement to the date of termination. County will not pay lost anticipated profits or other economic loss. The payment of such compensation is subject to the restrictions on payment of compensation otherwise provided in this Agreement, and is conditioned upon receipt from Sub-Recipient of any and all plans, specifications and estimates, and other documents prepared by Sub-Recipient in accordance with this Agreement. No sanctions will be imposed.

B. With Cause: This Agreement may be terminated by either party should the other party:

1. be adjudged as bankrupt, or

2. become insolvent or have a receiver appointed, or

3. make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or

4. suffer any judgment which remains unsatisfied for thirty (30) days, and which would substantively impair the ability of the judgment debtor to perform under this Agreement, or

5. materially breach this Agreement.

For any of the occurrences except item (5), termination may be affected upon written notice by the terminating party specifying the date of the termination. Upon a material breach, the Agreement may be terminated following the failure of the defaulting party to remedy the breach to the satisfaction of the non-defaulting party within five (5) days of written notice specifying the breach. If the breach is not remedied within that five (5) day period, the non-defaulting party may terminate the Agreement on further written notice specifying the date of termination. If the nature of the breach is such that it cannot be cured within a five (5) day period, the defaulting party may, submit a written proposal within that period which sets forth a specific means to resolve

3 the default. If the non-defaulting party consents to that proposal in writing, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, the defaulting party shall immediately embark on its plan to cure. If the default is not cured within the time agreed, the non-defaulting party may terminate upon written notice specifying the date of termination.

County will pay to the Sub-Recipient the compensation earned for work performed and not previously paid for to the date of termination.

County will not pay lost anticipated profits or other economic loss, nor will the County pay compensation or make reimbursement to cure a breach arising out of or resulting from such termination. If the expense of finishing the Sub-Recipient scope of work exceeds the unpaid balance of the Agreement, the Sub-Recipient must pay the difference to the County. The payment of such compensation is subject to the restrictions on payment of compensation otherwise provided in this Agreement, and is conditioned upon receipt from Sub-Recipient of any and all plans, specifications and estimates, and other documents prepared by Sub-Recipient by the date of termination in accordance with this AGREEMENT. Sanctions taken will be possible rejection of future proposals based on specific causes of non-performance.

C. Effects of Termination: Expiration or termination of this Agreement shall not terminate any obligations to indemnify, to maintain and make available any records pertaining to the Agreement, to cooperate with any audit, to be subject to offset, or to make any reports of pretermination contract activities. Where Sub-Recipient’s services have been terminated by the County, said termination will not affect any rights of the County to recover damages against the Sub-Recipient or to require the forfeiture of equipment acquired or obtained through grant funds as provided in section III, paragraph 44, subparagraph (c).

D. Suspension of Performance: Independent of any right to terminate this Agreement, the authorized representative of County for which SubRecipient’s services are to be performed, may immediately suspend performance by Sub-Recipient, in whole or in part, in response to health, safety or financial emergency, or a failure or refusal by Sub-Recipient to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, until such time as the cause for suspension is resolved, or a notice of termination becomes effective.

V. TERM: This Agreement shall commence on the date of County signature and continue until 05/31/2027, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions stated in paragraph IV, “TERMINATION”. The performance period for the FY 2024 SHSGP is 09/01/2024 to 05/31/2027.

4 VI. INDEMNIFICATION:

A. County shall defend, indemnify and hold Sub-Recipient and its respective officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of County, its officers, agents, or employees.

B. Sub-Recipient shall defend, indemnify and hold County, its officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense, reasonable attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damage arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent acts or omissions, or willful misconduct of SubRecipient and its officers, agents, or employees.

VII. INSURANCE: Sub-Recipient certifies it is insured or self-insured for general liability exposures with limits of no less than $1 million per occurrence. SubRecipient certifies it is insured or self-insured for workers’ compensation and maintains statutory limits. Sub-Recipient agrees that coverage limits specified within the agreement will not be used to reduce limits of coverage from Sub-Recipient full policy limits. Insurance Policies will not be used to limit liability or to limit the indemnification provisions and requirements of this agreement or act in any way to reduce available coverage and limits from the insurer. Failure to maintain or renew coverage may be a material breach of this AGREEMENT.

VIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT REPRESENTED: This Agreement represents the entire agreement between Sub-Recipient and County as to its subject matter and no prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect. No part of this Agreement may be modified without the written consent of both parties.

Signature page to follow

5 Sub-Recipient
The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of the Sub-Recipient.

Name:

Address:

Title: Date:

Signature:

Printed Name:

County of Merced
By:_______________________________
Joshua Pedrozo
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Date: ________________

REVIEWED AS TO LEGAL FORM
By: _____________________________
Rina M. Gonzales
Chief Deputy County Counsel

FY 2024 Standard Assurances For Cal OES Federal
Non-Disaster Preparedness Grant Programs
As the duly authorized representative of the Applicant, I hereby certify that the Applicant has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any non-federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application, within prescribed timelines.

The requirements outlined in these assurances apply to Applicant and any of its subrecipients.

I further acknowledge that the Applicant is responsible for reviewing and adhering to all requirements within the:
(a) Applicable Federal Regulations (see below);
(b) Federal Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); (c) Federal Preparedness Grants Manual;
(d) California Supplement to the NOFO; and
(e) Federal and State Grant Program Guidelines.

Federal Regulations
Government cost principles, uniform administrative requirements, and audit requirements for federal grant programs are set forth in Title 2, Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) and adopted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 2 C.F.R. Part 3002.10. Updates are issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/.

In the event Cal OES determines that changes are necessary to the subaward after a subaward has been made, including changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, Applicants will be notified of the changes in writing. Once notification has been made, any subsequent request for funds will indicate Applicant acceptance of the changes to the subaward.

State and federal grant award requirements are set forth below. The Applicant hereby agrees to comply with the following:

1. Proof of Authority
The Applicant will obtain proof of authority from the city council, governing board, or authorized body in support of this project. This written authorization must specify that the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body agree:

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(a) To provide all matching funds required for the grant project and that any cash match will be appropriated as required;
(b) Any liability arising out of the performance of this agreement shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and the city council, governing board, or authorized body;
(c) Grant funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by the city council, governing board, or authorized body;
(d) The Applicant is authorized by the city council, governing board, or authorized body to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project cost, if any) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application; and
(e) The official executing this agreement is authorized by the Applicant.

This Proof of Authority must be maintained on file and readily available upon request.

2. Period of Performance
The period of performance is specified in the Award. The Applicant is only authorized to perform allowable activities approved under the award, within the period of performance.

3. Lobbying and Political Activities
As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), for persons entering into a contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement from an agency or requests or receives from an agency a commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the Applicant certifies that:
(a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any federal grant, the making of any federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

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(b) If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying”, in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The Applicant shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

The Applicant will also comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§ 1501- 1508 and §§ 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with federal funds.

Finally, the Applicant agrees that federal funds will not be used, directly or indirectly, to support the enactment, repeal, modification or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy without the express written approval from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) or the federal awarding agency.

4. Debarment and Suspension
As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 C.F.R. § 200.214 and codified in 2 C.F.R. Part 180, Debarment and Suspension, the Applicant will provide protection against waste, fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings with the federal government. The Applicant certifies that it and its subrecipients:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

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(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (4)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transaction (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.

Where the Applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.

5. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity
The Applicant will comply with all state and federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination, including:
(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law (P.L.) 88-352 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et. seq.) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin and requires that recipients of federal financial assistance take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) to their programs and services; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded educational program or activity;
(c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794), which prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities or access and functional needs; (d) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and requires buildings and structures be accessible to those with disabilities and access and functional needs;
(e) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107), whichprohibits discrimination on the basis of age;
(f) Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§ 290 dd—2), relating to confidentiality of patient records regarding substance abuse treatment; (g) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing as implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development at 24 C.F.R. Part100. The prohibition on disability discrimination includes the requirement that new multifamily housing with four or more dwelling units — i.e., the public and common use areas and individual apartment units (all units in buildings with elevators and ground-floor units in buildings without elevators) — be designed and constructed with certain accessible features (See 24 C.F.R. § 100.201);

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(h) Executive Order 11246, which prohibits federal contractors and federally assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification or national origin;
(i) Executive Order 11375, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin in hiring and employment in both the United States federal workforce and on the part of government contractors;
(j) California Public Contract Code § 10295.3, which prohibits discrimination based on domestic partnerships and those in same sex marriages; (k) DHS policy to ensure the equal treatment of faith-based organizations, under which the Applicant must comply with equal treatment policies and requirements contained in
6 C.F.R. Part 19;
(l) The California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (California Government Code §§12940-12957), as applicable. FEHA prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment because of ancestry, familial status, race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, age, pregnancy, denial of medical and family care leave, or pregnancy disability leave, military and veteran status, and/or retaliation for protesting illegal discrimination related to one of these categories, or for reporting patient abuse in tax supported institutions;
(m)Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for federal assistance is being made; and
(n) The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) that may apply to this application.

Civil Rights Policies for Program Beneficiaries and Subrecipients of DHS funding, pertaining to the following are available on the Cal OES website:
• Non-discrimination in Programs & Services
• Reasonable Accommodation for Program Beneficiaries
• Language Access Policy

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6. Drug-Free Workplace
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.),the Applicant certifies that it will maintain a drug-free workplace and a drug-free awareness program as outlined in the Act.

7. Environmental Standards
The Applicant will comply with state and federal environmental standards, including:
(a) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000-21177), to include coordination with the city or county planning agency;
(b) CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, §§ 15000-15387);
(c) The Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), which establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters; (d) The Federal Clean Air Act of 1955 (42 U.S.C. § 7401) which regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources;
(e) Institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (P.L. 91-190); the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA; and Executive Order 12898 which focuses on the environmentaland human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all communities;
(f) Evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with Executive Order 11988;
(g) Executive Order 11514 which sets forth national environmental standards; (h) Executive Order 11738 instituted to assure that each federal agency empowered to enter into contracts for the procurement of goods, materials, or services and each federal agency empowered to extend federal assistance by way of grant, loan, or contract shall undertake such procurement and assistance activities in a manner that will result in effective enforcement of the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Executive Order 11990 which requires preservation of wetlands;
(i) The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, (P.L. 93-523); (j) The Endangered Species Act of 1973, (P.L. 93-205);

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(k) Assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.);
(l) Conformity of Federal Actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); and
(m)The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. § 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

The Applicant shall not be: 1) in violation of any order or resolution promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution district; 2) subject to a cease-anddesist order pursuant to section 13301 of the California Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or 3) determined to be in violation of federal law relating to air or water pollution.

8. Audits
For subrecipients expending $1,000,000 or more in federal grant funds annually, the Applicant will perform the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and C.F.R., Part 200, Subpart F Audit Requirements.

9. Cooperation and Access to Records
The Applicant must cooperate with any compliance reviews or investigations conducted by DHS. In accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.337, the Applicant will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the state, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award. The Applicant will require any subrecipients, contractors, successors, transferees and assignees to acknowledge and agree to comply with this provision.

10. Conflict of Interest
The Applicant will establish safeguards to prohibit the Applicant’s employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

11. Financial Management
False Claims for Payment - The Applicant will comply with 31 U.S.C §§ 3729-3733 which provides that Applicant shall not submit a false claim for payment, reimbursement, or advance.

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12. Reporting - Accountability
The Applicant agrees to comply with applicable provisions of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) (P.L. 109-282), including but not limited to (a) the reporting of subawards obligating $30,000 or more in federal funds, and (b) executive compensation data for first-tier subawards as set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 170, Appendix A. The Applicant also agrees to comply with the requirements set forth in the government-wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R.

Part 25, Appendix A.

13. Whistleblower Protections
The Applicant must comply with statutory requirements for whistleblower protections at 10 U.S.C. § 2409, 41 U.S.C. § 4712, and 10 U.S.C. § 2324, 41 U.S.C. § 4304 and § 4310.

14. Human Trafficking
The Applicant will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. § 7104) which prohibits the Applicant or its subrecipients from: (1) engaging in trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect; (2) procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect; or (3) using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award.

15. Labor Standards
The Applicant will comply with the following federal labor standards:
(a) The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 276a to 276a-7), as applicable, and the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145 and 18 U.S.C. § 874) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted construction contracts or subcontracts, and (b) The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.) as they apply to employees of institutes of higher learning (IHE), hospitals and other nonprofit organizations.

16. Worker’s Compensation
The Applicant must comply with provisions which require every employer to be insured to protect workers who may be injured on the job at all times during the performance of the work of this Agreement, as per the workers compensation laws set forth in California Labor Code §§ 3700 et seq.

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17. Property-Related
If applicable to the type of project funded by this federal award, the Applicant will:
(a) Comply with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchase;
(b) Comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires federal award subrecipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more;
(c) Assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 470), Executive Order 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § 469a-1 et seq.); and
(d) Comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. § 4831 and 24 CFR Part 35) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

18. Certifications Applicable Only to Federally-Funded Construction Projects For all construction projects, the Applicant will:
(a) Not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the federal awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project;
(b) Comply with the requirements of the awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications; and (c) Provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State.

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19. Use of Cellular Device While Driving is Prohibited
The Applicant is required to comply with California Vehicle Code sections 23123 and 23123.5. These laws prohibit driving motor vehicle while using an electronic wireless communications device to write, send, or read a text-based communication. Drivers are also prohibited from the use of a wireless telephone without hands-free listening and talking, unless to make an emergency call to 911, law enforcement, or similar services.

20. California Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act The Applicant acknowledges that all information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program, or provided in the course of an entity’s grant management activities that are under Federal control, is subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the California Public Records Act, California Government Code §7920.000 et seq. The Applicant should consider these laws and consult its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs assessment, and strategic planning process.

21. Acknowledgment of Federal Funding from DHS
The Applicant must acknowledge its use of federal funding when issuing statements, press releases, requests for proposals, bid invitations, and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with federal funds.

22. Activities Conducted Abroad
The Applicant must coordinate with appropriate government authorities when performing project activities outside the United States and obtain all appropriate licenses, permits, or approvals.

23. Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) DHS defines PII as any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information that is linked or linkable to that individual. If the Applicant collects PII, the Applicant is required to have a publicly-available privacy policy that describes standards on the usage and maintenance of the PII they collect. The Applicant may refer to the DHS Privacy Impact Assessments: Privacy Guidance and Privacy Template as a useful resource.

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24. Copyright
Recipients must affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §§ 401 or 402 to any work first produced under federal awards and also include an acknowledgement that the work was produced under a federal award (including the federal award number and federal awarding agency). As detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.315, a federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work for federal purposes and to authorize others to do so.

25. Duplicative Costs
Applicants are prohibited from charging any cost to this federal award that will be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federal award in either the current or a prior budget period. (See 2 C.F.R. § 200.403(f)).

However, recipients may shift costs that are allowable under two or more federal awards where otherwise permitted by federal statutes, regulations, or the federal financial assistance award terms and conditions.

26. Energy Policy and Conservation Act
The Applicant must comply with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 6201 which contain policies relating to energy efficiency that are defined in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with this Act.

27. Federal Debt Status
The Applicant is required to be non-delinquent in its repayment of any federal debt.

Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit disallowances, and benefit overpayments. See OMB Circular A-129.

28. Fly America Act of 1974
The Applicant must comply with Preference for United States Flag Air Carriers:
(a list of certified air carriers can be found at: Certificated Air Carriers List | US Department of Transportation, https://www.transportation.gov/policy/aviationpolicy/certificated-air-carriers-list) for international air transportation of people and property to the extent that such service is available, in accordance with the International Air Transportation Fair Competitive Practices Act of 1974 (49 U.S.C. § 40118) and the interpretative guidelines issued by the Comptroller General of the United States in the March 31, 1981, amendment to Comptroller General Decision B-138942.

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29. Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990
In accordance with Section 6 of the Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990, the Applicant must ensure that all conference, meeting, convention, or training space funded in whole or in part with federal funds complies with the fire prevention and control guidelines of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. § 2225a.

30. Non-supplanting Requirement
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs that prohibit supplanting by law, the Applicant must ensure that federal funds do not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non- federal sources.

31. Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Recipients are subject to the Bayh-Dole Act, 35 U.S.C. § 200 et seq. and applicable regulations governing inventions and patents, including the regulations issued by the Department of Commerce at 37 C.F.R. Part 401 (Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms under Government Awards, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements) and the standard patent rights clause set forth at 37 C.F.R. § 401.14.

32. SAFECOM
If the Applicant receives federal financial assistance awards made under programs that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities, the Applicant must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications.

33. Terrorist Financing
The Applicant must comply with Executive Order 13224 and United States law that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. The Applicant is legally responsible for ensuring compliance with the Order and laws.

34. Reporting of Matters Related to Recipient Integrity andPerformance If the total value of the Applicant’s currently active grants, cooperative agreements, and procurement contracts from all federal assistance offices exceeds $10,000,000 for any period of time during the period of performance of this federal financial assistance award, the Applicant must comply with the requirements set forth in the

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government-wide Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII, the full text of which is incorporated here by reference in the award terms and conditions.

35. USA Patriot Act of 2001
The Applicant must comply with requirements of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT Act), which amends 18 U.S.C. §§ 175–175c.

36. Use of DHS Seal, Logo, and Flags
The Applicant must obtain written permission from DHS prior to using the DHS seals, logos, crests, or reproductions of flags, or likenesses of DHS agency officials. This includes use of DHS component (e.g., FEMA, CISA, etc.) seals, logos, crests, or reproductions of flags, or likenesses of component officials.

37. Performance Goals (HSGP and NSGP)
In addition to the Biannual Strategy Implementation Report submission requirements outlined in the Preparedness Grants Manual, the Applicant must demonstrate how the grant-funded project addresses the core capability gap associated with each project. The capability gap reduction must be addressed in the Project Description of the BSIR for each project.

38. Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribes The DHS Standard Terms and Conditions are a restatement of general requirements imposed upon the Applicant and flow down to any of its subrecipients as a matter of law, regulation, or executive order. If the requirement does not apply to Indian tribes or there is a federal law or regulation exempting its application to Indian tribes, then the acceptance by Tribes of, or acquiescence to, DHS Standard Terms and Conditions does not change or alter its inapplicability to an Indian tribe. The execution of grant documents is not intended to change, alter, amend, or impose additional liability or responsibility upon the Tribe where it does not already exist.

39. Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials
The Applicant must comply with the “Build America, Buy America” Act (BABAA), enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Executive Order 14005. Applicants receiving a federal award subject to BABAA requirements may not use federal financial assistance funds for infrastructure projects unless:

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(a) All iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States – this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States; (b) All manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States – this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and (c) All construction materials are manufactured in the United States – this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States.

The “Buy America” preference only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. It does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the infrastructure project. Nor does a Buy America preference apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished infrastructure project but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the infrastructure project.

Per section 70914(c) of BABAA, FEMA may waive the application of a Buy America preference under an infrastructure program in certain cases.

40. E.O. 14074 – Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety
Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies must comply with the requirements of section 12(c) of E.O. 14074. Recipient State, Tribal, local, or territorial law enforcement agencies are also encouraged to adopt and enforce policies consistent with E.O. 14074 to support safe and effective policing.

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IMPORTANT
The purpose of these assurances is to obtain federal and state financial assistance, including any and all federal and state grants, loans, reimbursement, contracts, etc.

Applicant recognizes and agrees that state financial assistance will be extended based on the representations made in these assurances. These assurances are binding on Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, etc. as well as any of its subrecipients.

Failure to comply with any of the above assurances may result in suspension, termination, or reduction of grant funds.

All appropriate documentation, as outlined above, must be maintained on file by the Applicant and available for Cal OES or public scrutiny upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the grant or termination of the grant or both and the Applicant may be ineligible for award of any future grants if Cal OES determines that the Applicant: (1) has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

All of the language contained within this document must be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers. Applicants are bound by the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions 2024, Version 2, hereby incorporated by reference, which can be found at: https://www.dhs.gov/publication/fy15-dhs- standard-terms-and-conditions.

The undersigned represents that he/she is authorized to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of the Applicant.

Applicant:

Signature of Authorized Agent:

Printed Name of Authorized Agent:

Title: Date:

CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA REPORT

MEETING
DATE:

August 25, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Josh Randol, CAL FIRE-Battalion Chief

PREPARED
BY:

Josh Randol, CAL FIRE-Battalion Chief
SUBJECT: Adopting the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center Annex (CAL FIRE Battalion Randol)

RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Adoption of Resolution No. 3566-25 adopting the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center Annex.

I. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:

On January 6, 2020, the Merced County Board of Supervisors accepted the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDM) grant award. As a result of the request for proposals, on November 3, 2020, Wood Environmental & Infrastructures Solutions, Inc was awarded the contract to update the Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County of Merced and the Cities of Atwater, Dos Palos, Gustine, Livingston, Los Banos, and Merced.

The finished plan was submitted to FEMA in January of 2022 for review and tentative approval. Tentative approval of the plan was given by FEMA, pending formal adoption of the plan by all of the participating jurisdictions.

This item provides a vital component of and will be included in the Safety Section of the City's General Plan.

II. FISCAL IMPACTS:

There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This item has been reviewed by the Finance Department.

III. LEGAL REVIEW:

This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office.

IV. EXISTING POLICY:

N/A

CITY COUNCIL
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Danny Ambriz Brian Raymond
John Cale Kalisa Rochester

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V. ALTERNATIVES:

N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:

This item has been reviewed by all coordinating departments.

VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The public will have an opportunity to provide comments on this item prior to City Council action.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

This item is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this activity does not cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065.

IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

Upon adoption of the Merced County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by the City Council, the plan will be added to the Safety Section of the City's General Plan.

Submitted by: /s/ Josh Randol, CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Approved by:

Chris Hoem, City Manager
Attachments:

1. XXXX-25 Adopting The Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center Annex

2. City of Atwater EOP_ 02072025-Final (1)

3. City of Atwater EOC Annex_2025-Final (2)

CITY COUNCIL
OF THE

CITY OF ATWATER
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

ATWATER ADOPTING THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

PLAN AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ANNEX
WHEREAS, protecting life and property by way of emergency preparedness is one of the primary responsibilities of a local municipality; and
WHEREAS, an Emergency Operations Plan provides the framework for emergency response and emergency management during disasters; and WHEREAS, the City of Atwater updated its Emergency Operations Plan first adopted in 2017 and the Fire Department is responsible for reviewing this plan on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Operations Plan is a requirement of the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS); and
WHEREAS, the County of Merced on behalf of the Atwater City Fire Department retained Aanko Technologies Inc., emergency management consultants to assist with the City's 2025 update of its Emergency Operations Plan to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines; and
WHEREAS, updating the City’s Emergency Operations Plan is consistent with City Council continuing goal to foster and support safe neighborhoods, and promote the unique attributes of Atwater City community and lifestyles - both urban and rural – and connect neighborhoods internally and to the larger Merced County region through roads, transit, and trails.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of Atwater City Council hereby adopts the City of Atwater 2025 Emergency Operations Plan Update and Emergency Operations Center Annex supporting emergency preparedness.

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The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this 25th day of August 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

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MICHAEL G. NELSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KORY J. BILLINGS, CITY CLERK

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This Emergency Operations Plan has been created in conjunction with the City of Atwater Departments and Stakeholders who play a critical role in the Emergency Management Organization within the City of Atwater.

As with any working plan, this document represents planning strategies as understood as of the date of this plan’s release. This plan provides effective tools, guidance and strategies in support of emergency operations prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery within the City of Atwater.

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LETTER OF PROMULGATION
April 2025
To: Officials and Employees of the City of Atwater
The preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of all levels of government.

As disasters occur in devastating form at any time, the City of Atwater must provide safeguards, which will save lives and minimize property damage through planning, preparedness measures and training. Sound emergency plans carried out by knowledgeable and well-trained personnel can and will minimize losses.

The City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan establishes an Emergency Management Organization and assigns functions and tasks consistent with California’s Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System. Both systems provide for the integration and coordination of efforts within the City of Atwater. These systems were adopted by both the State and Federal Government following disasters where lack of coordination resulted in greater losses than necessary The City’s plan was developed for use by City of Atwater employees with emergency service responsibility. Input was sought from agencies inside and outside of the City of Atwater that have a coordination role in providing emergency services using a “Whole Community” approach. These include the Merced County Office of Emergency Services and the California Office of Emergency Services. This plan provides direction on emergency response from onset, through an extended response and into the recovery process.

Once adopted, this plan is an extension of the 2024 California Emergency Plan, and the 2025 County of Merced Emergency Operations Plan. It will be reviewed and tested periodically and revised as necessary to meet changing conditions.

The City Council gives its full support to this Emergency Operations Plan and urges all employees to read the plan, understand it, know your role and be prepared to provide extraordinary support to the citizens of the City of Atwater when needed.

Sincerely,
Director of Emergency Services
City of Atwater

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APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

FOREWORD
The City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan addresses the City’s planned response to extraordinary emergency situations associated with natural disasters, technological incidents and national security emergencies in or affecting the City of Atwater. This plan does not apply to normal day-to-day emergencies or the established departmental procedures used to cope with such emergencies. Rather, this plan focuses on operational concepts and would be implemented relative to large-scale disasters which can pose major threats to life, property and the environment requiring unusual emergency responses. This plan accomplishes the following:
 Establishes the emergency management organization required to mitigate any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City of Atwater.  Identifies the roles and responsibilities required to protect the health and safety of Atwater residents, public and private property and the environmental effects of natural and technological emergencies and disasters.
 Establishes the operational concepts associated with a field response to emergencies, the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Center activities and the recovery process.

PLAN APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION
Upon concurrence of the City Council, the plan will be officially adopted and promulgated. The approval date will be included on the title page. The plan will be distributed to those City departments, supporting allied agencies and community organizations having assigned primary functions or responsibilities within the plan.

PLAN ACTIVATION
The City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan may be activated by the Director of Emergency Services, the Deputy Director of Emergency Services or designated alternates under any of the following circumstances:
 On the order of the Director of Emergency Services as designated by Chapter 2.44 Emergency Organization of the City of Atwater Municipal Code.  Upon proclamation by the Governor that a STATE OF EMERGENCY exists in an area of the state.
 Automatically on the proclamation of a STATE OF WAR EMERGENCY as defined in the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7, Division 1, Title 2, California Government Code.)
 Upon declaration by the President, of the existence of a NATIONAL EMERGENCY.  Automatically, on receipt of an attack warning or actual attack on the United States, or upon occurrence of a catastrophic disaster that requires immediate government response.

PLAN MODIFICATIONS
Upon the delegation of authority from the Director of Emergency Services, specific modifications can be made to this plan by the Deputy Director of Emergency Services (Assistant City Manager) without the signature of the City Council. This 2025 Emergency Operations Basic Plan, its Functional Annexes and Hazard Appendices supersedes all previous versions of the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................... 2 LETTER OF PROMULGATION .................................................................................................. 3 APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................................... 4 FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................................4 PLAN APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION .......................................................................................4 PLAN ACTIVATION..........................................................................................................................4 PLAN MODIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................4 Plan VERSION HISTORY .......................................................................................................... 8 RECORD OF CONCURANCE ..................................................................................................... 9 BASIC PLAN ......................................................................................................................... 10 SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS ........................................... 10

1.1 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ 10

1.1.1 Planning Organization and Format............................................................................................ 10

1.2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 11

1.2.1 California Emergency Support Functions .................................................................................. 11

1.2.2 Federal Emergency Support Functions ..................................................................................... 12

1.3 SITUATION OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................ 13

1.3.1 City History ................................................................................................................................ 13

1.3.2 Hazard Analysis Summary ......................................................................................................... 15

1.3.3 Capability Assessment ............................................................................................................... 16

1.3.4 Mitigation Overview .................................................................................................................. 16

1.3.5 Assumptions .............................................................................................................................. 16 SECTION 2.0 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 18

2.1 GOALS PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES ....................................................................................... 18

2.1.3.1 Operational Goals ................................................................................................................... 18

2.1.3.2 Operational Priorities ............................................................................................................. 18

2.1.3.3 Operational Strategies ........................................................................................................... 19

2.2 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............................................................. 19

2.2.1 Standardized Emergency Management System Organization Levels ....................................... 20

2.2.2 Standardized Emergency Management System Functions ....................................................... 21

2.2.3 Standardized Emergency Management System Components .................................................. 24

2.2.4 National Incident Management System .................................................................................... 25

2.2.5 Mutual Aid ................................................................................................................................. 26

2.2.6 Mutual Aid Coordination ........................................................................................................... 27

2.3 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS DURING DISASTERS .............................................................................. 30

2.3.1 Before Impact ............................................................................................................................ 30

2.3.2 Immediate Impact ..................................................................................................................... 31

2.3.3 Sustained Operations ................................................................................................................ 33

2.3.4 Transition to Recovery .............................................................................................................. 33

2.3.5 Proclaiming an Emergency ........................................................................................................ 34

2.4 CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS .......................................................................... 37

2.4.1 City of Atwater Emergency Operations Policy Statement ........................................................ 38

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2.4.2 Disaster Service Workers........................................................................................................... 38

2.5 CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT/OPERATIONS ......................................................................... 39 SECTION 3.0 ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES ................................ 40

3.1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSE LEVELS ...................................................................... 40

3.1.1 National Emergency .................................................................................................................. 40

3.2 CITY DEPARTMENT/ALLIED AGENCY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ASSIGNMENTS ........... 40

3.2.1 Director of Emergency Services ................................................................................................ 40

3.3 ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR ................................................................................................ 42

3.3.1 Atwater Residents ..................................................................................................................... 42

3.3.2 People with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs....................................................... 42

3.3.3 At-Risk Individuals ..................................................................................................................... 43

3.3.4 Businesses ................................................................................................................................. 43

3.3.5 Volunteer Organizations ........................................................................................................... 44

3.3.6 Public-Private Partnerships ....................................................................................................... 44 SECTION 4.0 DIRECTION, CONTROL AND COORDINATION .................................................... 45

4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 45

4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER COORDINATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT LEVELS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR ................................................................................................................... 45

4.2.1 Coordination with Field Response Level ................................................................................... 45

4.2.2 Coordination with Merced Operational Area and Member Jurisdictions ................................. 45

4.2.3 Coordination with the County and Special Districts ................................................................. 46

4.2.4 Coordination with the Inland Region Emergency Operations Center ....................................... 46

4.2.5 Coordination with State and Federal Field Response ............................................................... 46

4.2.6 Coordination with Volunteers and the Private Sector .............................................................. 46 SECTION 5.0 INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION ........................................... 47

5.1 ACTION PLANNING ................................................................................................................. 47

5.1.1 Planning Requirements ............................................................................................................. 47

5.1.2 Plan Elements ............................................................................................................................ 47

5.1.3 Planning Responsibilities ........................................................................................................... 48

5.2 EOC REPORTING ..................................................................................................................... 48

5.2.1 Preliminary Reports ................................................................................................................... 48

5.2.2 Situation Reports ....................................................................................................................... 48

5.2.3 Flash Reports ............................................................................................................................. 48

5.2.4 Documentation ......................................................................................................................... 48

5.2.5 Status Boards/Charts ................................................................................................................. 49

5.3 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER REPORTING SYSTEMS ........................................................ 49

5.4 EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 49 SECTION 6.0 COMMUNICATIONS ......................................................................................... 50

6.1 WARNING RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................................................... 50

6.2 WARNING AND ALERT MECHANISMS ...................................................................................... 50

6.3 WARNING CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................... 50 SECTION 7.0 DOCUMENTATION, FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS ...................... 51

7.1 DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................................. 51

7.2 FINANCE ................................................................................................................................. 51

7.3 EXPENDITURE TRACKING ........................................................................................................ 51

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7.3.1 Eligible Expenses ....................................................................................................................... 51

7.3.2 Recordkeeping Requirements ................................................................................................... 51

7.4 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS) ................................................................................... 52

7.4 1 Resource Priorities .................................................................................................................... 52

7.4.2 Resource Requests .................................................................................................................... 52

7.4.3 Emergency Resource Directory ................................................................................................. 53 SECTION 8.0 PREPAREDNESS, TRAINING AND EXERCISES ...................................................... 54

8.1 PREPAREDNESS PLANNING ............................................................................................ 54

8.1.1 Community Preparedness and Awareness ............................................................................... 54

8.1.2 Preparedness Actions ................................................................................................................ 54

8.2 READINESS TRAINING ............................................................................................................. 55

8.3 EXERCISE AND EVALUATION ................................................................................................... 55 SECTION 9.0 PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 56

9.1 PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................... 56

9.2 REVIEW AND UPDATING ......................................................................................................... 56 SECTION 10.0 AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES ..................................................................... 57

10.1 AUTHORITIES ........................................................................................................................ 57

10.2 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................... 57

11.0 GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS ......................................................................................... 58

11.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................................................................................................ 58

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PLAN VERSION HISTORY
(Note: File each revision transmittal letter behind this record page.) Version
Number
Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved By Approval
Date
Description
of Change

1.0 Merced
County OES
02/05/25 Update of
2017 plan

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RECORD OF CONCURANCE
The following documents the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services and City Council’s concurrence and receipt of the 2025 City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan. As needed, changes will be submitted to the City of Atwater Fire Department. _________________________________________
City Manager
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Council Member
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Council Member
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Council Member
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Council Member
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Council Member
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Date

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BASIC PLAN
SECTION 1.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE, SITUATION AND ASSUMPTIONS

1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan, its Functional Annexes and Hazard/Threat Specific Appendices is to provide the basis for a coordinated response before, during and after a disaster incident affecting the City of Atwater.

This plan is the principal guide for the City’s response to, and management of real or potential emergencies and disasters occurring within its designated geographic boundaries. Specifically, this plan is intended to:
 Facilitate multi-jurisdictional and interagency coordination, particularly between local government, private sector, operational area (geographic county boundary), and state response levels, and appropriate federal agencies, in emergency operations.  Serve as a city plan, a reference document and when possible, it may be used for preemergency planning in addition to emergency operations.  To be utilized in coordination with applicable local, state and federal contingency plans.  Identify the components of an Emergency Management Organization and establish associated proto- cols required to effectively respond to, manage and recover from major emergencies and disasters.
 Establish the operational concepts and procedures associated with field response to emergencies, and Emergency Operations Center activities.  Establish the organizational framework for implementation of the California Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System, within the City of Atwater.

Allied agencies, private enterprise, special districts and volunteer organizations having roles and responsibilities established by this plan are encouraged to develop operating protocols and emergency action checklists based on the provisions of this plan.

1.1.1 Planning Organization and Format
The plan is divided into four elements that contain general and specific information relating to city emergency management operations. Those four elements are as follows:

Basic Plan
This section provides the structure and organization of the City of Atwater Emergency Management Organization; identifies individual roles and responsibilities; describes the concept of emergency operations; and identifies how the City integrates into the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.

Functional Annexes
The Functional Annexes contain detailed descriptions of the methods that the City of Atwater and its departments follow for critical functions during emergency operations.

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Hazard or Threat-Specific Appendices
These Hazard or Threat-Specific Appendices describe the City’s emergency response strategies that apply to a specific hazard or threat.

Supporting Documents
This section contains supporting materials to the overall Emergency Operations Plan.

1.2 SCOPE
The scope of this plan applies to any extraordinary emergency situation associated with any hazard, natural or human caused which may affect the City of Atwater that generates situations requiring planned, coordinated responses by multiple agencies or jurisdictions.

The provisions, policies, and procedures of this plan are applicable to all agencies and individuals, public and private, having responsibilities for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation in the City. The other governmental agencies within the City of Atwater maintain their own emergency operations plans and those plans are consistent with the policies and procedures established by this plan.

Incorporating the Federal Emergency Management Agency Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101 version 3.0 and the 2024 State of California Emergency Plan best practices, this plan is designed to be read, understood and exercised prior to an emergency and establishes the frame-work for implementation of the California Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System for the City.

The City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan is intended to facilitate multi-agency and multijurisdictional coordination, particularly between the City of Atwater and the whole community, including special districts, utilities, major businesses, the American Red Cross, community groups, state agencies, and the Federal Government. Emergency operations in the City of Atwater will be coordinated through the structure of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

This plan will be used in coordination with the County of Merced Emergency Operations Plan, the State of California Emergency Plan, and the National Response Framework.

1.2.1 California Emergency Support Functions
The State Emergency Plan establishes the California Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) as a key component of California’s system for all-hazards emergency management. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) initiated the development of the California ESFs in cooperation with California’s emergency management community, including federal, state, tribal, and local governments, public/private partners and other stakeholders, to ensure effective collaboration during all phases of emergency management. The development of the California ESFs involves organization of the participating stakeholders and gradual development of emergency function components. This development also includes a process to maintain each of the California ESFs as a permanent component of California’s emergency management system. The City of Atwater will use Federal and State approved ESFs for planning purposes and to comply with federal and state grant funding guidance. The California ESFs will be used to interpret the State Emergency Plan and bridge the federal and state guidance in the County of Merced Operational Area’s emergency planning efforts. The responsibility to maintain the Merced County Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) rests with Merced County, with the City of Atwater as a support agency. A comparison of federal and state Emergency Support Functions is found below.

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1.2.2 Federal Emergency Support Functions
The National Incident Management System identifies through its National Response Framework fifteen (15) Emergency Support Functions (ESFs). These ESFs are listed with a brief description, as they pertain to the City of Atwater and the County of Merced Operational Area (OA) below:

This plan is part of a larger framework that supports emergency management within the state.

Through an integrated framework of emergency plans and procedures involving all stakeholders in the emergency management community, the City of Atwater together with Merced County, the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Government will promote effective planning and coordination prior to an emergency, thereby ensuring a more effective response and recovery.

Each element of the emergency management organization is responsible for assuring the preparation and maintenance of appropriate response plans and current standard operating procedures, resource lists and checklists that detail how assigned responsibilities will be performed to support implementation of this plan and to ensure successful response during a major disaster. Elements to be addressed are:
 Arrangements for the provision of direction and control within the department/agency.  Specific emergency authorities that may be assumed by a designated successor during emergency situations.
 Circumstances under which successor emergency authorities would become effective, and when they would be terminated.
 Current internal personnel notification/recall rosters and procedures to implement them.

This should include a 24-hour communication system with the capability to notify and call-out personnel designated by the agency for emergency response.  Designation and establishment of a work/control/dispatch center, such as a local Emergency Operations Center (EOC or Department Operations Center DOC) to compliment the County of Merced OA’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Atwater. This city EOC/DOC is used to manage organizational resources and response personnel and maintain contact with the County of Merced OA EOC (when activated) during emergencies.
 Designation of a representative to report to the City EOC/DOC, or to the County of Merced OA EOC, during an emergency, to advise decision makers and coordinate the agency’s response effort with other responding entities.  Reporting appropriate information (casualties, damage observations, evacuation status, shelter status, chemical exposure, etc.) to the EOC/DOC during an emergency.  Support of cleanup and recovery operations during disasters.  Training of assigned city staff in preparation to perform response and recovery emergency functions.

It is the city’s intent to fulfill the policies described herein, within the capabilities and resources available at the time of an emergency or disaster event.

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1.3 SITUATION OVERVIEW
This chapter describes a number of potential hazards that could affect the city upon their occurrence which would warrant the activation of the City of Atwater Emergency Management Organization.

1.3.1 City History
The City of Atwater is located in the Central Valley of California. The City is located approximately 110 miles southeast of San Francisco,100 miles south of Sacramento, 55 miles north of Fresno and 310 miles northwest of Los Angeles. M. D. Atwater was the owner of a large farm. He had farmed land owned by John Mitchell since 1869. Mr. Atwater later rented 6,000 acres between the railroad and Winton. In 1872 he requested that the railroad running through the valley build a switch so that he would be able to ship his grain from the warehouse.

This switch later became known as “The Atwater Switch.” In 1878, Atwater’s first school opened its doors with Lottie Swain as the original teacher. More families settled in areas during the later part of the century attracted by conditions favorable for growing peaches, berries and other crops.

George S. Bloss, Sr. came to Atwater in 1884 from Woodbury, Connecticut. The Bloss family lived in a small dwelling where the present Bloss building now stands on the corner of Third and Atwater Boulevard. Mr. Bloss became engaged in farming and, in 1892, built a two-story home across from the railroad tracks. Vineyards were planted in 1890 and 1891 and in 1900 Atwater Slowly began to develop.

The Atwater Signal started publication in 1911 with a weekly newspaper. Atwater continued to grow and in 1912, the San Joaquin Light and Power Company brought electricity.

In 1913 the Bloss home was built on Cedar Avenue between First and Second Streets, where it still remains.

Increasing agricultural production kept Atwater growing over the next several years and the influence of local agriculture is still evident.

In 1922, Atwater was incorporated and George Bloss Jr. was its first Mayor.

Castle Air Force Base was used originally as an aircrew training facility by the US Army in 1941 and the Strategic Air Command assumed responsibility for the base in 1946. The base was officially closed in 1995. The Castle Air Museum continues this legacy and is the largest museum displaying over 47 vintage aircraft in the Western United States.

Atwater is a thriving community influenced by our great ancestors and the local businesses that continue to serve the great citizens of this community.

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Figure 1. City of Atwater Base Map

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1.3.2 Hazard Analysis Summary
The City of Atwater is vulnerable to a wide range of threats. An all-hazards threat perspective must include a complete range of threats including emerging and increasing technological factors (e.g., the increased transportation of numerous hazardous materials on state highways, roads and interstates throughout the City). It is important to consider past events for future planning, with the consideration that the location and scope of hazards changes over the years.

Although an attempt has been made to identify all major hazards and their respective impacts, it must be remembered that we live in a time of emerging threats, and nature, coupled with humankind’s ongoing development and tendencies toward violence ensures that the material contained within this document will surely require modification over time.

A brief hazard analysis summary is located in Figure 2 - Hazard Analysis Summary for the City of Atwater. The summary is based on Probability (likelihood) and Severity (loss of life and/or property) categorized in the three main types of disaster events: Natural Disasters, Technological Hazards and Human-Caused.

Figure 2. Hazard Analysis
For detailed City of Atwater hazard descriptions on each hazard identified in the summary, refer to Hazard/Threat Specific Appendices.

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1.3.3 Capability Assessment
A capability assessment provides part of the foundation for determining the type of emergency management, preparedness and mitigation strategy. The assessment process also identifies gaps or weaknesses that may need to be addressed through preparedness planning goals and actions deemed practical considering the jurisdiction’s capabilities to implement them. Finally, the capability assessment highlights the positive measures that are in place or under-way for continued support and enhancement of the jurisdiction’s preparedness and response efforts.

As an established organization, the City of Atwater has the capabilities to perform the necessary emergency response duties outlined in this plan. The city has an established emergency management organization, alert and warning & communication system and channels. As outlined in their municipal code Chapter 2.44 Emergency Organization, the City of Atwater has identified the response capabilities and resources (equipment, personnel, etc.) to provide a response to an emergency situation. The City of Atwater Fire Department maintains an Emergency Resource Directory in both paper and electronic formats that lists all of their vendors, supplies and equipment that can be available during a disaster situation. Any capability gaps are addressed in the County of Merced Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). The THIRA is a restricted document and not available to the public.

1.3.4 Mitigation Overview
The City of Atwater has taken a number of mitigation measures for each identified hazard to minimize the impact that is likely to result from an emergency. Some of those mitigation measures are as follows:
 The City has developed a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan that provides hazard specific detail as to the mitigation measures taken to create a safer community.  The City has an approved General Plan that includes the Safety Element section which outlines all of the mitigation measures that have occurred and will occur regarding the safety of the city citizenry and communities.
 The City together with the County of Merced has completed a number of hazard/issue specific planning projects that incorporate coordination, response and recovery actions.

Some of those planning projects specifically address Mass Care and Shelter, Resources, Public Health, and People with Access and Functional Needs.

1.3.5 Assumptions
Certain assumptions were used during the development of this plan. These assumptions translate into basic principles associated with conducting emergency management operations in preparation for, response to and recovery from major emergencies. “Assumptions” provide context, requirements, and situational realities that must be addressed in plan development and emergency operations.
 Emergencies or disasters may occur at any time, day or night, in populated as well as remote, areas of the City.
 Major emergencies and disasters will require a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional response. For this reason, it is essential that the Standardized Emergency Management System, and in many cases a Unified Command, be implemented immediately by responding agencies, and expanded as the situation dictates.

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 The City is primarily responsible for emergency actions within the City boundaries and will commit all available resources to save lives, minimize injury to persons and minimize property damage.
 Large-scale emergencies and disasters may overburden local resources and necessitate mutual aid from neighboring jurisdictions.
 Large-scale emergencies and disasters and the complex organizational structure required to respond to them pose significant challenges in terms of warning and notification, logistics, and agency coordination.
 Major emergencies and disasters may generate widespread media and public interest.

The media must be considered a partner in large-scale emergencies and disasters; this relationship can provide considerable assistance in emergency public information and warning
 Large-scale emergencies and disasters may pose serious long-term threats to public health, property, the environment, and the local economy. While responding to significant disasters and emergencies, all strategic decisions must consider each of these consequences.
 Disasters and emergencies may require an extended commitment of personnel and other resources from involved agencies and jurisdictions.  The Emergency Management Organization is familiar with the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System.

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SECTION 2.0 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

2.1 GOALS PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES

2.1.1. Prevention-Mitigation Phase
The City of Atwater's Emergency Operations Plan emphasizes proactive risk reduction through hazard identification, public education, and infrastructure improvements. Key goals include minimizing disaster impacts, prioritizing vulnerable populations, and fostering community resilience. Strategies focus on enhancing flood control systems, enforcing building codes, and promoting preparedness through multilingual outreach programs. Collaborative efforts with local agencies and organizations further aim to address diverse community needs while integrating cultural competence into mitigation planning and resource allocation.

2.1.2. Preparedness Phase
The City of Atwater's Emergency Operations Plan emphasizes preparedness by enhancing community readiness, prioritizing vulnerable populations, and fostering interagency coordination. Key strategies include conducting regular emergency drills, providing multilingual education campaigns, and training first responders in cultural competence. The plan prioritizes creating accessible resources, such as evacuation guides and communication systems, to ensure inclusivity. Collaborative partnerships with local organizations aim to strengthen community capacity and build a culture of preparedness across all demographics.

2.1.3. Response Phase
The City of Atwater's Emergency Operations Plan prioritizes timely, coordinated responses to protect lives and property. Key goals include ensuring equitable access to emergency services, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and maintaining effective communication. Strategies focus on deploying culturally competent responders, activating multilingual communication systems, and collaborating with community organizations to address diverse needs. The plan emphasizes resource allocation, rapid decision-making, and interagency coordination to minimize disaster impacts and support affected residents effectively.

2.1.3.1 Operational Goals
During the response phase, the agencies that are charged with responsibilities in this plan should focus on the following five goals:
 Mitigate Hazards
 Meet Basic Human Needs through an equitable lens
 Address Needs of People with Access and Functional Needs with compassion and cultural competence
 Restore Essential Services
 Support Community and Economic Recovery

2.1.3.2 Operational Priorities
Operational priorities govern resource allocation and the response strategies for the City of Atwater and its political subdivisions during an emergency. Below are operational priorities addressed in this plan:

1. Save Lives – The preservation of life is the top priority of emergency managers and first responders and takes precedence over all other considerations.

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2. Protect Health and Safety – Measures should be taken to mitigate the emergency’s impact on public health and safety.

3. Protect Property – All feasible efforts must be made to protect public and private property and resources, including critical infrastructure, from damage during and after an emergency.

4. Preserve the Environment – All possible efforts must be made to preserve California’s environment and protect it from damage during an emergency.

2.1.3.3 Operational Strategies
To meet the operational goals, emergency responders should consider the following strategies:

Mitigate Hazards –As soon as practical, suppress, reduce or eliminate hazards and/or risks to persons and property during the disaster response. Lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of future emergencies.

Meet Basic Human Needs – All possible efforts must be made to supply resources to meet basic human needs, including food, water, shelter, medical treatment and security during the emergency. Afterwards provisions will be made for temporary housing, food stamps and support for re-establishing employment after the emergency passes.

Address Needs of People with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs – People with disabilities and access and functional needs are more vulnerable to harm during and after an emergency. The needs of people with access and functional needs, including those with language barriers, must be considered and addressed.

2.1.4. Recovery Phase
The City of Atwater's Emergency Operations Plan by restoring essential services, supporting displaced residents, and rebuilding infrastructure. Operational objectives include providing culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance, facilitating access to financial aid and housing for impacted populations, and engaging community organizations in recovery efforts.

The plan prioritizes long-term resilience through collaborative planning, transparent communication, and addressing the unique needs of vulnerable and culturally diverse communities.

Restore Essential Services – Power, water, sanitation, transportation and other essential services must be restored as rapidly as possible to assist communities in returning to normal daily activities while emphasizing equitable recovery.

Support Community and Economic Recovery – All members of the community must collaborate to ensure that recovery operations are conducted efficiently, effectively and equitably, promoting expeditious recovery of the affected areas.

2.2 STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Standardized Emergency Management System is the cornerstone of California’s emergency response system and the fundamental structure for the response phase of emergency management. Standardized Emergency Management System is required by the California Emergency Services Act for managing multiagency and multijurisdictional responses to emergencies in California.

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The system unifies all elements of California’s emergency management community into a single integrated system and standardizes key elements. The Standardized Emergency Management System incorporates the use of the Incident Command System, California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the Operational Area concept and multiagency or interagency coordination.

State agencies are required to use Standardized Emergency Management System and local government entities must use Standardized Emergency Management System in order to be eligible for any reimbursement of response-related costs under the state’s disaster assistance programs.

2.2.1 Standardized Emergency Management
System Organization Levels
There are five Standardized Emergency Management
System organizational levels, as illustrated in Figure 3 - SEMS Organization Levels.

Field – The Field Level is where emergency response
personnel and re-sources, under the command of
responsible officials, carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat.

Local Government – The Local Government level
includes cities, counties and special districts. Local
governments manage and coordinate the overall
emergency response and recovery activities within their jurisdiction. Local governments are required to use
Standardized Emergency Management System when
their Emergency Operations Center is activated or a local emergency is declared or proclaimed in order to be
eligible for state reimbursement of response-related
costs.

Operational Area – An Operational Area is the
intermediate level of the state’s emergency management
organization which encompasses a county’s boundaries
and all political subdivisions located within that county, including special districts. The Operational Area facilitates and/or coordinates information, resources and decisions regarding priorities among local governments within the Operational Area. The Operational Area serves as the coordination and communication link between the Local Government Level and Regional Level. State, federal and tribal jurisdictions in the Operational Area may have statutory authorities for response similar to that at the local level.

Region – The Regional Level manages and coordinates information and resources among Operational Areas within the mutual aid region and also between the Operational Area and the state level. The Regional Level also coordinates overall state agency support for emergency response activities within the region. California is divided into three California Office of Emergency Services Administrative Regions – Inland, Coastal and Southern – which are further

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divided into six mutual aid regions. The Regional Level operates out of the Regional Emergency Operations Center. See Figure 6 – Inland Region Mutual Aid.

State – The state level of the Standardized Emergency Management System prioritizes tasks and coordinates state resources in response to the requests from the Regional level and coordinates mutual aid among the mutual aid regions and between the Regional Level and State Level. The state level also serves as the coordination and communication link between the state and the federal emergency response system. The state level requests assistance from other state governments through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact and similar interstate compacts/agreements and coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency when federal assistance is requested. The state level operates out of the State Operations Center.

At the Federal level, the National Response Framework identifies the methods and means for federal resources to provide support to the state and local government. Federal resources would be accessed via the Standardized Emergency Management System process through the mutual aid region and State Operations Center.

2.2.2 Standardized Emergency Management System Functions Standardized Emergency Management System requires that every emergency response involving multiple jurisdictions or multiple agencies include the five functions identified in Figure 4 - Standardized Emergency Management System Functions. These functions must be applied at each level of the Standardized Emergency Management System organization.

Command/Management: Command (in the field) is responsible for the directing, ordering, and/or controlling of re-sources at the field response level. Management (in the Emergency Operations Center) is responsible for overall emergency policy and coordination at the Standardized Emergency Management System Emergency Operations Center levels.

Command and Management are further discussed in Figure 4 – Standardized Emergency Management System Functions:

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 Command (in the field): A key concept in all emergency planning is to establish command and tactical control at the lowest level that can perform that role effectively in the organization. In the Incident Command System, the Incident Commander, with appropriate policy direction and authority from the responding agency, sets the objectives to be accomplished and approves the strategy and tactics to be used to meet those objectives. The Incident Commander must respond to higher authority. Depending upon the incident’s size and scope, the higher authority could be the next ranking level in the organization up to the agency or department executive. This relationship provides an operational link with policy executives who customarily reside in the Department Operations Center or Emergency Operations Center, when activated.  Management (in the Emergency Operations Center): The Emergency Operations Center serves as a central location from which multiple agencies or organizations coordinate information collection and evaluation, priority setting and resource management. Within the Emergency Operations Center, the Management function:
o Facilitates multiagency coordination and executive decision making in support of the incident response
o Implements the policies established by the governing bodies o Facilitate the activities of the Multiagency Coordination Group Operations: Responsible for coordinating and supporting all jurisdictional operations in support of the response to the emergency through implementation of the organizational level’s Action Plans. At the Field Level, the Operations Section is responsible for the coordinated tactical response directly applicable to, or in support of the objectives in accordance with the Incident Action Plan. In the Emergency Operations Center, the Operations Section Coordinator manages functional coordinators who share information and decisions about discipline-specific operations.

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Logistics: Responsible for providing facilities, services, personnel, equipment and materials in support of the emergency. Unified ordering takes place through the Logistics Section Ordering Managers to ensure controls and accountability over resource requests. As needed, Unit Coordinators are appointed to address the needs for communications, food, medical, supplies, facilities and ground support.

Planning/Intelligence: Responsible for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of operational information related to the incident for the preparation and documentation of the Incident Action Plan at the Field level or the Action plan at an Emergency Operations Center.

Planning/Intelligence also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation and on the status of resources assigned to the emergency or the Emergency Operations Center. As needed, Unit Coordinators are appointed to collect and analyze data, prepare situation reports, develop action plans, set Geographic Information Systems priorities, compile and maintain documentation, conduct advance planning, manage technical specialists and coordinate demobilization.

Finance/Administration: Responsible for all financial and cost analysis aspects of the emergency and for any administrative aspects not handled by the other functions. As needed, Unit Leaders are appointed to record time for incident or Emergency Operations Center personnel and hired equipment, coordinate procurement activities, process claims and track costs.

The field and Emergency Operations Center functions are further illustrated in Figure 5 - Comparison of Field and Emergency Operations Center Functions.

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2.2.3 Standardized Emergency Management System Components Management by Objectives
The Management by Objectives feature of the Incident Command System, as applied to the Standardized Emergency Management System, means that each Standardized Emergency Management System Level establishes for a given Operational Period, measurable and attainable objectives to be achieved. An objective is an aim or end of an action to be performed.

Each objective may have one or more strategies and performance actions needed to achieve the objective.

Operational Period
The Operational Period is the length of time set by command at the Field Response level, and by management at other levels to achieve a given set of objectives. The period may vary in length from a few hours to days, and will be determined by the situation.

Action Plans
Action planning should be used at all Standardized Emergency Management System levels.

There are two types of action plans in Standardized Emergency Management System: Incident Action Plans and Emergency Operations Center Action Plans. The Incident Action Plans are used at the Field Response Level. The Incident Action Plan can be either written or verbal although for documentation purposes the written Incident Action Plan is preferable. The Incident Action Plan contains objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy and specific tactical actions and supporting information for the next Operational Period. Incident Action Plans are an essential and required element in achieving objectives under the Incident Command System.

Emergency Operations Center Action Plans are crafted at Local Government, Operational Area, Region, and State levels. The use of Action Plans provides designated personnel with knowledge of the objectives to be achieved and the steps required for achievement. Action Plans not only provide direction, but also serve to provide a basis for measuring achievement of objectives and overall system performance. Action Plans can be extremely effective tools during all phases of a disaster.

Organizational Flexibility – A Modular Organization
The intent of this Standardized Emergency Management System feature is that at each Standardized Emergency Management System level, only those functional elements that are required to meet current objectives need to be activated. All elements of the organization can be arranged in various ways within or under the five Standardized Emergency Management System essential functions.

The functions of any non-activated element are the responsibility of the next highest element in the organization. Each activated element must have a person in charge; however, one supervisor may be in charge of more than one functional element.

Organizational Unity and Hierarchy of Command
Organizational unity means that every individual within an organization has a designated supervisor. Hierarchy of command/management means that all functional elements within each activated Standardized Emergency Management System level are linked together to form a single overall organization with appropriate span of control limits.

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Span of Control
Maintaining a reasonable span of control is the responsibility of every supervisor at all Standardized Emergency Management System levels. The optimum span of control is one to five, meaning that one supervisor has direct supervisory authority over five positions or resources. The recommended span of control for supervisory personnel at the Field Response level and all Emergency Operations Center levels should be in the one-to-three to one-to-seven ratio. A larger span of control may be acceptable when the supervised positions or resources are all performing a similar activity.

Personnel Accountability
An important feature to all Standardized Emergency Management System levels is personnel accountability. This is accomplished through the Organizational Unity and Hierarchy of Command or Management features, along with the use of check-in forms, position logs and various status forms. The intent is to ensure that there are proper safeguards in place so all personnel at any Standardized Emergency Management System level can be accounted for at any time.

Common Terminology
In the Standardized Emergency Management System, common terminology is applied to functional elements, position titles, facility designations, and resources. The purpose of having common terminology is to rapidly enable multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction organizations and resources to work together effectively. This will vary from level to level in terms of directing, controlling, coordinating, and resource inventorying. Procedures for effective resources management must be geared to the function and the level at which the function is performed.

Integrated Communications
This feature of the Standardized Emergency Management System relates to hardware systems, planning for system selection and linking, and the procedures and processes for transferring information. At the Field Response Level, integrated communications are used on any emergency. At and between all Standardized Emergency Management System levels, there must be a dedicated effort to ensure that communications systems, planning and information flow are accomplished in an effective manner. The specifics of how this is accomplished at Emergency Operations Center levels may be different than at the Field Response level.

More detailed information on the Standardized Emergency Management System Regulations and the Standardized Emergency Management System Guidelines can be found on the CalOES Website.

2.2.4 National Incident Management System
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, illustrated the need for all levels of government, the private sector, and nongovernmental agencies to prepare for, protect against, respond to, and recover from a wide spectrum of events that exceed the capabilities of any single entity. These events require a unified and coordinated national approach to planning and to domestic incident management. To address this need, the President signed a series of Homeland Security Presidential Directives that were intended to develop a common approach to preparedness and response. Two Homeland Security Presidential Directives that are of particular importance to emergency planners:
 HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents, identifies steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It requires the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and Tribal governments

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to establish a National Response Framework and a National Incident Management System
 HSPD-8, National Preparedness, describes the way Federal departments and agencies will prepare. It re-quires Department of Homeland Security to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies—and with State, local, and Tribal governments to develop a National Preparedness Goal
Together, the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, and the National Preparedness Goals define what needs to be done to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from a major event; how it needs to be done; and how well it needs to be done. These efforts align federal, state, local, and tribal entities; the private sector; and nongovernmental agencies to provide an effective and efficient national structure for preparedness, incident management, and emergency response.

The National Incident Management System provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels, regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. Building on the Incident Command System, the National Incident Management System provides the nation’s first responders and authorities with the same foundation for incident management for terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and all other emergencies. The National Incident Management System requires the institutionalization of the Incident Command System and its use to manage all domestic incidents.

National Incident Management System integrates existing best practices into a consistent, nationwide approach to domestic incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines. Six major components make up the National Incident Management System system’s approach:
 Command and Management
 Preparedness
 Resource Management
 Communications and Information Management
 Supporting Technologies
 Ongoing Management and Maintenance
Within the City of Atwater, there are institutionalized National Incident Management System training requirements. For more information on those specific training requirements see the Supporting Documents section at the end of this plan.

2.2.5 Mutual Aid
California’s emergency assistance is based on a statewide mutual aid system designed to ensure that additional resources are provided to the state’s political subdivisions whenever their own resources are overwhelmed or inadequate. The basis for this system is the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, which is entered into by and between the State of California, its various departments and agencies and the various political subdivisions, municipal corporations and public agencies to assist each other by providing resources during an emergency. The agreement obligates each signatory entity to provide aid to each other during an emergency without expectation of reimbursement. Under specific conditions, federal and state monies may be appropriated to reimburse public agencies who aid other jurisdictions. If other agreements, memoranda and contracts are used to provide assistance for consideration, the terms of those documents may affect disaster assistance

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eligibility and local entities may only be reimbursed if funds are available. This plan promotes the establishment of emergency assistance
agreements between public and private sector
agencies at all levels. There are four approved,
formal Mutual Aid Systems in California. Those
systems are:
 Fire and Rescue
 Law Enforcement
 Coroner
 Emergency Management (resources
not covered by the other three systems)
Other informal mutual aid involves, but is not
limited to the interchange of:
 Public Information
 Medical and Health
 Communications
 Transportation Services
 Facilities
 Hazardous Materials Mutual Aid System
 Volunteer and Private agencies
California is divided into six mutual aid regions, which are subdivisions of the state emergency services organization established to facilitate the coordination of mutual aid and other emergency operations within an area of the State consisting of two or more Operational Areas.

A map of Inland Region is shown in Figure 6 - Inland Region Mutual Aid, which details the Mutual Aid Regions III, IV & V, the City of Atwater is located in Mutual Aid Region V.

2.2.6 Mutual Aid Coordination
Formal mutual aid requests will follow specified procedures and are processed through preidentified mutual aid coordinators. Mutual aid requests will follow discipline-specific chains (i.e. fire, law enforcement, emergency manager, etc.) from one level of government to the next. The mutual aid coordinator receives the mutual aid request and coordinates the provision of resources from within the coordinator’s geographic area of responsibility. In the event that resources are unavailable at one level of government, the request is forwarded to the next higher level of government to be filled.

Field Level Requests: Requests for Mutual Aid resources originate from the Field Level and are managed by the Incident Commander. If the Incident Commander is unable to obtain the resource through existing local channels, the request is elevated to the next successive government level until obtained or cancelled.

Local Government Request: Local jurisdictions are responsible for the protection of life and property within the municipal geographic boundaries. The local jurisdiction where the incident occurred should assess its resource inventory and existing local agreements to determine if the requested resource is available. When locally committed resources are exhausted and mutual

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aid is needed, the local official will request assistance from the Operational Area Mutual Aid Coordinator.

Operational Area Requests: The Operational Area is a composite of its political subdivisions, (i.e. municipalities, contract cities, special districts and county agencies). The Operational Area Mutual Aid Coordinator assesses the availability of resources within the Operational Area and fulfills the resource request based upon that assessment. In the event resources are unavailable at the Operational Area level, the request is forwarded to the responsible Region Mutual Aid Coordinator to be filled.

Region Level Requests: The state is geographically divided into six Mutual Aid Regions. For Law Enforcement Mutual Aid, Region I is divided into two sub-regions. Each Mutual Aid Region is comprised of multiple Operational Areas and has a Regional Mutual Aid Coordinator. The Region Mutual Aid Coordinator is granted the authority to coordinate the mutual aid response of discipline-specific resources within the Region to support a mutual aid request by a juris-diction also within the Region. In the event that resources are un-available at the Region level, the request is forwarded to the State Mutual Aid Coordinator to be filled.

State Level Requests: On behalf of the Governor, the Director of CalOES has the responsibility for coordination of state mutual aid resources in support of local jurisdictions during times of emergency. The Director will analyze and coordinate the request by forwarding the request to an unaffected Region Emergency Operations Center or tasking an appropriate state agency to fill the need. Figure 7 - Discipline-Specific Mutual Aid Systems documents the flow of information, resources requests and resources within specific mutual aid agreement relative to the Standardized Emergency Management System organization levels.

Figure 8 – Flow of Requests and Resources depicts the resource management process for the state under Standardized Emergency Management System. In this model, the affected local government has the ability to access all stakeholders at all levels of the system.

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Figure 8. Resource Requests

2.3 SEQUENCE OF EVENTS DURING DISASTERS
Two sequences of events are typically associated with disasters: One involves the response and the other involves emergency proclamations. The response sequence generally describes the emergency response activities to save lives, protect property and preserve the environment.

This sequence describes deployment of response teams, activation of emergency management organizations and coordination among the various levels of government. The emergency proclamation sequence outlines the steps to gain expanded emergency authorities needed to mitigate the problem. It also summarizes the steps for requesting state and federal disaster assistance.

2.3.1 Before Impact
Routine Monitoring for Alerts, Watches and Warnings: Emergency officials constantly monitor events and the environment to identify specific threats that may affect their jurisdiction and increase awareness level of emergency personnel and the community when a threat is approaching or imminent.

Increased Readiness: Sufficient warning provides the opportunity for response agencies to increase readiness, which are actions designed to increase an agency’s ability to effectively respond once the emergency occurs. This includes, but is not limited to:

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 Briefing government officials
 Reviewing plans and procedures
 Preparing and disseminating information to the community  Updating resource lists
 Testing systems such as warning and communications systems  Precautionary activation Emergency Operations Centers Pre-Impact: When a disaster is foreseen as highly likely, action is taken to save lives and protect property. During this phase, warning systems are activated, evacuation begins and resources are mobilized.

2.3.2 Immediate Impact
During this phase, emphasis is placed on control of the situation, saving lives and minimizing the effects of the disaster.

Alert and Notification: Local response agencies are alerted about an incident by the public through 9-1-1, another response agency, or other method. First responders are then notified of the incident. Upon an alert, response agencies notify response personnel.

Resource Mobilization: Response agencies activate personnel and mobilize to support the incident response. As the event escalates and expands, additional resources are activated and mobilized to support the response. Activation and mobilization continue for the duration of the emergency as additional resources are needed to support the response. This includes resources from within the City, or, when resources are exhausted, from surrounding unaffected jurisdictions.

Incident Response: Immediate response is accomplished within the City by local responders.

First responders arrive at the incident and function within their established field level plans and procedures. The responding agencies will manage all incidents in accordance with the Incident Command System organizational structures, doctrine and procedures.

Establishing Incident Command: Incident Command is established to direct, order, or control resources by virtue of some explicit legal, agency or delegated authority. Initial actions are coordinated through the on-scene Incident Commander. The Incident Commander develops an initial Incident Action Plan, which sets objectives for the incidents, assigns resources and includes a common communications plan. If multiple jurisdictions or agencies are involved, the first responders will establish a Unified Command Post to facilitate multijurisdictional and multiagency policy decisions. The Incident Commander may implement an Area Command to oversee multiple incidents that are handled by separate Incident Command System organizations or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple incident management teams engaged.

Activation of the Multiagency Coordination System: Responding agencies will coordinate and support emergency management and incident response objectives through the development and use of integrated Multiagency Coordination Systems and Multiagency Coordination Groups. This includes developing and maintaining connectivity capability between Incident Command Post, local 9-1-1 Centers, local Emergency Operations Centers, Regional

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Emergency Operations Center, the State Operations Center and federal Emergency Operations Centers.

Local Emergency Operations Center Activation: Local jurisdictions activate their local Emergency Operations Center based on the magnitude or need for more coordinated management of the emergency. When activated, Local Emergency Operations Centers help form a common operating picture of the incident by collecting, analyzing and disseminating emergency information. The local Emergency Operations Center can also improve the effectiveness of the response by reducing the amount of external coordination of resources by the Incident Commander by providing a single point of contact to support multiagency coordination. When activated the local Emergency Operations Center notifies the Operational Area lead that the local Emergency Operations Center has been activated.

Communications between Field and the Emergency Operations Center: When a jurisdiction Emergency Operations Center is activated, communications and coordination are established between the Incident Commander and the Emergency Operations Center.

Operational Area Emergency Operations Center Activation: If one or more Local Emergency Operations Centers are activated, or if the event requires resources outside the affected jurisdiction, the Operational Area Emergency Operations Center activates. The Operational Area Emergency Operations Center also activates if a Local Emergency is proclaimed by the affected local government. The Operational Area Emergency Operations Center then coordinates resource requests from the affected jurisdiction to an unaffected jurisdiction, or if resources are not available within the Operational Area, forwards the resource request to the Regional Emergency Operations Center and mutual aid coordinators.

Regional Emergency Operations Center Activation: Whenever an Operational Area Emergency Operations Center is activated the CalOES Regional Administrator will activate the Regional Emergency Operations Center within the affected region and notifies CalOES Headquarters. The Regional Emergency Operations Center will then coordinate resource requests from the affected Operational Area to unaffected Operational Areas within the affected region, or, if resources are not available within the affected region, resource requests are forwarded to the State Operations Center for coordination.

State Level Field Teams: The state may deploy Field On-Site Observation Teams to provide situation reports on the disaster to the Regional Emergency Operations Center in coordination with the responsible Unified Command.

State Operations Center Activation: The State Operations Center is activated when the Regional Emergency Operations Center activates in order to:
 Continuously monitor the situation and provide situation reports to brief state officials as appropriate.
 Process resource requests between the affected regions, unaffected regions and state agency Department Operation Centers.
 Process requests for federal assistance and coordinate with Federal Incident Management Assistance Teams when established.
 Coordinate interstate resource requests as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact or Interstate Disaster and Civil Defense Compact.  The State Operations Center may also be activated independently of a Regional Emergency Operations Center to continuously monitor emergency conditions.

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Joint Information Center Activation: Where multiple agencies are providing public information, the lead agencies will work together to analyze the information available and provide a consistent message to the public and the media. Where practical the agencies will activate a joint information center to facilitate the dissemination of consistent information.

Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Response Coordination Center Activation: The Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Response Coordination Center may deploy a liaison or Incident Management Assistance Team to the State Operations Center to monitor the situation and provide situational awareness to federal officials.

2.3.3 Sustained Operations
As the emergency situation continues, further emergency assistance is provided to victims of the disaster and efforts are made to reduce the likelihood of secondary damage. If the situation demands, mutual aid is provided, as well as search and rescue of, shelter and care for and identification of victims.

2.3.4 Transition to Recovery
As the initial and sustained operational priorities are met, emergency management officials consider the recovery phase needs. Short-term recovery activities include returning vital life support systems to minimum operating standards. Long-term activity is designed to return to normal activities. Recovery planning should include reviews of ways to avert or mitigate future emergencies. During the recovery phase, damage is assessed, local assistance centers and disaster recovery centers are opened and hazard mitigation surveys are performed.

Local Assistance Centers: Local Assistance Centers are opened by local governments to assist communities by providing a centralized location for services and resource referrals for unmet needs following a disaster or significant emergency. The Local Assistance Center is normally staffed and supported by local, state and federal agencies, as well as non-profit and voluntary organizations. The Local Assistance Center provides a single facility at which individuals, families and businesses can access available disaster assistance programs and services. As more federal resources arrive, a state-federal Disaster Recovery Center may be co-located with the Local Assistance Centers.

Joint Field Office: The state coordinates with Federal Emergency Management Agency as necessary to activate a Joint Field Office to coordinate federal support for the emergency. The state will appoint a State Coordinating Officer to serve as the state point of contact. A Federal Coordinating Officer is appointed upon a Presidential Declaration of an Emergency or Major Disaster.

Demobilization: As resources are no longer needed to support the response, or the response activities cease, re-sources are demobilized. Demobilization includes provisions to address and validate the safe return of resources to their original location and include processes for resource tracking and ensuring applicable reimbursement. Where applicable, the demobilization should include compliance with mutual aid and assistance provisions. For more information on the Recovery effort before, during and after a disaster, refer to Recovery and Mitigation Functional Annex E.

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2.3.5 Proclaiming an Emergency
The California Emergency Services Act provides for three types of emergency proclamations in California:

1. Local Emergency

2. State of Emergency

3. State of War Emergency
Emergency proclamations expand the emergency powers and authorities of the state and its political subdivisions. They also provide a mechanism for unaffected jurisdictions to provide resources and assistance to the affected jurisdictions. Although emergency proclamations facilitate the flow of resources and support to the affected jurisdictions and local government, they are not prerequisite for rendering mutual aid and assistance under existing agreements or requesting assistance from the American Red Cross or state agencies.  Local Emergency Proclamation: A Local Emergency may be proclaimed by the Director of Emergency Services, the Deputy Director of Emergency Services or the Atwater City Council as specified by municipal code Chapter 8.20 adopted by the City of Atwater. A Local Emergency proclaimed by these individuals must be ratified by the Atwater City Council within seven days.

The governing body must review the need to continue the proclamation at least every 30 days until the Local Emergency is terminated. The Local Emergency must be terminated by resolution as soon as conditions war-rant. Proclamations are normally made when there is an actual incident or threat of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City of Atwater, caused by natural, technological or human-caused situations.

The proclamation of a Local Emergency provides the governing body with the legal authority to:
 If necessary, request that the Governor proclaim a State of Emergency  Promulgate or suspend orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property, including issuing orders or regulations imposing a curfew within designated boundaries
 Exercise full power to provide mutual aid to any affected area in accordance with local ordinances, resolutions, emergency plans, or agreements  Request state agencies and other jurisdictions to provide mutual aid  Require the emergency services of any local official or employee  Requisition necessary personnel and materials from any local department or agency  Obtain vital supplies and equipment and, if required, immediately commandeer the same for public use
 Impose penalties for violation of lawful orders
 Conduct emergency operations without incurring legal liability for performance, or failure of performance (Note: Article 17 of the Emergency Services Act provides for certain privileges and immunities)
Request for CalOES Director’s Concurrence: Local governments can request cost reimbursement from the state for certain disaster–related repair costs under the California Disaster Assistance Act following the proclamation of a Local Emergency. The Director’s concurrence with the local proclamation is required for this reimbursement. This step is not required if a Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency is received for the same event.

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Request for the Governor to Proclaim a State of Emergency: When emergency conditions exceed or have the potential to exceed local resources and capabilities, local government may request the Governor Proclaim a State of Emergency. The formal request may be included in the original emergency proclamation or as a separate document. The request must be received within ten days of the event. In addition to providing access to reimbursement for eligible disaster related response and recovery expenditures, a Governor’s proclamation can facilitate other actions, such as waiver of State regulations impacting response or recovery operations.

Initial Damage Estimate: The request for a Director’s concurrence or a Governor’s proclamation should include a copy of the proclamation document and an Initial Damage Estimate that estimates the severity and extent of the damage caused by the emergency. An Initial Damage Estimate may not be immediately required for sudden emergencies with widespread impacts, emergencies of significant magnitude, or during fast moving emergencies where immediate response assistance is necessary.

Analysis of Request: The request and the Initial Damage Estimate are reviewed by the CalOES Region and a recommendation is made to the Governor through the Director of CalOES.

Proclamation of a State Emergency: The Governor proclaims a State of Emergency based on the formal re-quest from the local governing body and the recommendation of CalOES. If conditions and time warrant, the Governor drafts and signs a formal State of Emergency Proclamation. The Governor has expanded emergency powers during a proclaimed State of Emergency. The Governor:
 Has the right to exercise police power as deemed necessary, vested in the State Constitution and the laws of California within the designated area  Is vested with the power to use and commandeer public and private property and personnel, to ensure all resources within California are available and dedicated to the emergency when requested
 Can direct all state agencies to utilize and employ personnel, equipment and facilities for the performance of any and all activities designed to prevent or alleviate actual and threatened damage due to the emergency and can direct them to provide supplemental services and equipment to political subdivisions to restore any services in order to provide for the health and safety of the residents of the affected area  May make, amend, or rescind orders and regulations during an emergency and temporarily suspend any non-safety-related statutes, ordinances, regulations, or rules that impose restrictions on the emergency response activities Governor’s Proclamation Without a Local Request: A request from the local governing body is not always necessary for the Governor to proclaim a State of Emergency. The Governor can proclaim a State of Emergency if the safety of persons and property in California are threatened by conditions of extreme peril or if the emergency conditions are beyond the emergency response capability and capabilities of the local authorities. This situation is, however, unusual.

Proclamation of a State of War Emergency: In addition to a State of Emergency, the Governor can proclaim a State of War Emergency whenever California or the nation is attacked by an enemy of the United States, or upon receipt by California of a warning from the federal government indicating that such an enemy attack is probable or imminent. The powers of the

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Governor granted under a State of War Emergency are commensurate with those granted under a State of Emergency.

State Request for a Presidential Declaration: When it is clear that State capabilities will be exceeded, the Governor can request Federal assistance, including assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Stafford Act authorizes the President to provide financial and other assistance to State and local governments, certain private nonprofit organizations, and individuals to support response, recovery, and mitigation efforts following Presidential emergency or major disaster declarations.

Preliminary Damage Assessment: Upon submission of the request, Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates with the state to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment and determine if the incident is of sufficient severity to require federal assistance under the Stafford Act. This process could take a few days to a week depending on the magnitude of the incident. Federal Emergency Management Agency uses the results of the Preliminary Damage Assessment to determine if the situation is beyond the combined capabilities of the state and local resources and to verify the need for supplemental federal assistance. The Preliminary Damage Assessment also identifies any unmet needs that may require immediate attention.

The Preliminary Damage Assessment may not be required if immediate response assistance is necessary.

Federal Analysis of the State’s Request: The Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Administrator assesses the situation and the request and makes a recommendation to the President through the Federal Department of Homeland Security on a course of action. The decision to approve the request is based on such factors as the amount and type of damage, the potential needs of the affected jurisdiction and the state, availability of state and local government resources, the extent and type of insurance in effect, recent disaster history and the state’s hazard mitigation history.

Federal Declarations without a PDA: If the incident is so severe that the damage is overwhelming and immediately apparent, the President may declare a major disaster immediately without waiting for the PDA process described above.

Declaration of Emergency or Major Disaster: The President of the United States can declare an Emergency or Major Disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 USC §5121 et seq.), thereby providing federal government resources to support the states’ response and recovery activities. While Presidential Declarations under the Stafford Act release federal resources and funding to support response and recovery, federal agencies may also provide assistance under other authorities or agreements that do not require a Presidential Declaration.

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Figure 9 – Response Phase Sequence of Events
The sequence of activities occurring for the emergency response and the proclamation process is illustrated in Figure 9 – Response Phase Sequence of Events.

2.4 CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
A major disaster could result in great loss of life and property, including the death or injury of key government officials, the partial or complete destruction of established seats of government, and the destruction of public and private records essential to continued operations of government and industry.

In the aftermath of a major disaster, during the reconstruction period, law and order must be preserved and, so far as possible, government services must be maintained. This can best be done by civil government. To this end, it is particularly essential that the local units of government continue to function.

Applicable portions of the California Government Code and the State Constitution provide authority for the continuity and preservation of state and local government.

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2.4.1 City of Atwater Emergency Operations Policy Statement Limitations: Due to the nature of emergency response, the outcome is not easy to predict.

Therefore, it should be recognized that this plan is meant to serve as a guideline and that the outcome of the response may be limited by the scope, magnitude and duration of the event.

Suspension of Routine Activities and Availability of Employees: Day-to-day functions that do not contribute directly to the disaster operation may be suspended for the duration of an emergency. Efforts normally required for routine activities may be redirected to accomplish emergency tasks. During an emergency response, City employees not otherwise assigned emergency/disaster related duties will, unless otherwise restricted, be made available to augment the work of their department, or other City departments, if required.

Households of Emergency Response Personnel: City employees may not be at peak efficiency or effectiveness during a disaster if the status of their households are unknown or in doubt. Employees who are assigned disaster response duties are encouraged to make arrangements with other employees, friends, neighbors or relatives to check on their immediate families in the event of a disaster and to communicate that information to the employee through the City of Atwater Emergency Operations Center.

Non-Discrimination: All local activities will be carried out in accordance with Federal nondiscrimination laws. It is the City’s policy that no service will be denied on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Citizen Preparedness: This Plan does not substitute government services for individual responsibility. Citizens are expected to be aware of developing events and take appropriate steps to respond in a safe and timely manner. Since the City’s resources and personnel may be overwhelmed at the onset of a disaster event, individuals and organizations should be prepared to be self-sufficient following a disaster. The City will make every effort to provide information to the public, via the media and other sources to assist citizens in dealing with the emergency.

2.4.2 Disaster Service Workers
Under California Government Code, Section 3100-3109, all public employees are obligated to serve as Disaster Service Workers. Public employees (civil service) are all persons employed by any county, city, state agency or public district in the State of California. Disaster Service Workers provide services and support during declared emergencies or disasters.

In the event of a major emergency or disaster, city employees may be called upon to perform certain duties in support of emergency management operations, such as serve in a position in the Emergency Operations Center, support shelter operations, or work at a logistics base in the field.

Under no circumstances will city employees that do not usually have a response role in their day to day responsibilities be asked to perform duties or functions that are hazardous, that they have not been trained to perform or that are beyond their recognized capabilities.

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2.5 CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT/OPERATIONS
A critical component of the City emergency management strategy involves ensuring that government operations will continue during and after a major emergency or disaster. The ability to maintain essential government functions, including the continuity of lawfully constituted authority is a responsibility that must be provided to the greatest extent possible.

For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Continuity of Operations, refer to Continuity of Government/Continuity of Operations Functional Annex B.

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SECTION 3.0 ORGANIZATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSE LEVELS
The City of Atwater Emergency Operations Plan will be activated when an emergency occurs or threatens to exceed capabilities to adequately respond to and mitigate an incident(s). The scope of an emergency, rather than the type, will largely determine whether the Emergency Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Center will be activated, and to what level.

The City Emergency Operations Center will be activated and staffed accordingly by City personnel and representatives from allied agencies, jurisdictions, and organizations as appropriate.

3.1.1 National Emergency
In the event of a declared National Emergency, the City Emergency Operations Center could be activated and all elements of local government organized to respond to the indicated threat. A National Emergency may occur due to a real or potential act of terrorism or other catastrophic event that affects the country, including the City of Atwater and surrounding jurisdictions.

For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Direction and Control and Emergency Operations Center Functions, refer to the Direction and Control Functional Annex A.

3.2 CITY DEPARTMENT/ALLIED AGENCY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

ASSIGNMENTS
In the event of an Emergency Operations Center activation, each City Department and selected allied agencies are assigned specific functions to support emergency management operations.

These assignments may involve direct participation within the Emergency Operations Center or provide indirect support. See the Responsibility Matrix below for Primary (P) and Support (S) roles for each City Department/Organization.

3.2.1 Director of Emergency Services
As defined by the City Municipal Code, Chapter 2.44 Emergency Organization, the City Manager is the Director of Emergency Services. The Fire Chief reports to the City Manager for day to day management of the emergency services program and has been delegated the authority to serve as the Deputy Director of Emergency Services.

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Responsibility Matrix for Primary (P) and Support (S) Roles for City Departments Figure 9. Responsibility Matrix

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3.3 ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR

3.3.1 Atwater Residents
The residents of Atwater are the primary beneficiaries of the City’s emergency management system. At the same time, residents play an important role in emergency management by ensuring that they and their families are prepared for disasters. Before an emergency, residents can assist the emergency management effort by taking first aid training, maintaining supplies and being prepared to evacuate or shelter in-place for several days.

Many residents join disaster volunteer programs such as Community Emergency Response Teams and remain ready to volunteer or support emergency response and recovery efforts.

During an emergency, residents should monitor emergency communications and carefully follow directions from authorities. By being prepared, residents can better serve their family, and their community and reduce demands on first responders.

3.3.2 People with Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs People with Disabilities and with access and functional needs include those members of the community that may have additional needs before, during, and after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to maintaining independence, communication, transportation, supervision, and medical care.

Individuals in need of additional response assistance may include those who:
 Have disabilities
 Live in institutionalized settings
 Are elderly
 Are children
 Are from diverse cultures
 Have limited English proficiency or are non-English speaking; or who are transportation dis-advantaged.

Lessons learned from recent emergencies concerning people with disabilities and older adults have shown that the existing paradigm of emergency planning, implementation and response must change to meet the needs of these groups during an emergency. These lessons show four areas that are repeatedly identified as most important to people with disabilities and older adults:
 Communications and Public Information – Emergency notification systems must be accessible to ensure effective communication for people who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, or deaf/blind.
 Evacuation and Transportation – Evacuation plans must incorporate disability and older adult transportation providers for identifying and the movement of people with mobility impairments and those with transportation disadvantages.

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 Sheltering – Care and shelter plans must address the access and functional needs of people with disabilities and older adults to allow for sheltering in general population shelters.
 Americans with Disabilities Act - When shelter facilities are activated, the state will work with local officials to ensure they accommodate the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3.3.3 At-Risk Individuals
Another perspective is to consider the needs of people who are not in contact with traditional emergency service providers. These people may feel they cannot comfortably or safely access and use the standard resources offered in preparedness, response and recovery. These include, but are not limited to individuals who are:
 Homeless
 Without transportation
 Without radio or television to know they need to take action  Without access to telephones
 Visiting or temporarily residing in an impacted region  Not familiar with available emergency response and recovery resources  Limited in their understanding of English
 Geographically or culturally isolated

3.3.4 Businesses
Much of Atwater’s critical infrastructure is owned or maintained by businesses and must be protected during a response to ensure a quick and complete recovery from an emergency.

These same businesses provide valuable resources be-fore, during and after an emergency and play a critical role in meeting the needs of those impacted by an emergency.

Target Hazards: Some key industries are potential targets for terrorist attacks and must institute measures to prevent attacks and protect their infrastructure and the surrounding community. This requires businesses to coordinate with federal, state and local governments to ensure that their emergency plans are integrated with government plans.

Hazardous Materials Area Plans: Some industries are required by law or regulation to have emergency operations procedures to address a variety of hazards. The CalOES Hazardous Materials Program requires businesses that handle hazardous materials that meet certain quantity or risk thresholds must submit Business Program Plans and Risk Management Plans to the Merced County Certified Unified Program Agency or Administering Agency. The Administering Agency can then develop Hazardous Materials Area Plans to respond to a release of hazardous materials.

Business Emergency Plans: This plan recommends that all businesses develop comprehensive emergency plans that include employee injury and illness prevention programs, business resumption and continuity of operations elements. A comprehensive business emergency plan can assist the business and the community at-large by providing:
 Information to the employees to protect themselves and their families from the effects of likely emergencies

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 A business emergency organization with identified positions having clear and specific emergency roles, responsibilities, delegated authority and identified successors  An identification of actions necessary to protect company property and records during emergencies
 A listing of critical products and services
 Production shut-down procedures
 A company command post
 Alternate work sites
 Methods and channels of communication
 Contacts with local emergency management officials
 A method to provide and accept goods and services from other companies Business Operations Centers: This plan also promotes the use of business operations centers to enhance public and private coordination. Local governments can effectively coordinate with businesses by establishing a business operations center that is linked to their existing emergency operations center.

3.3.5 Volunteer Organizations
Atwater recognizes the value and importance of organizations that perform voluntary services in their community. These organizations have resources which can augment emergency response and recovery efforts. Examples of just a few of the many voluntary organizations in Atwater are:
 American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter
 United Way
 Merced County Amateur Radio Emergency Services
 Love Inc.
 St Vincent de Paul
 Salvation Army

3.3.6 Public-Private Partnerships
The private sector provides valuable assistance and resources to support emergency response and recovery activities. The goal of the Public-Private Partnership is to advise on:
 Appropriate agreements to provide for quick access to emergency supplies and essential services in order to minimize the need to stockpile such supplies during normal times
 Logistic measures required to quickly deliver needed supplies and services to affected areas
 Methods to utilize non-profit and private sector capabilities to increase the surge capacity of local agencies responding to emergencies
 Methods to promote the integration of the non-profit and private sectors into the emergency services system so that people can be better informed and prepared for emergencies
 Systems that aid business and economic recovery after an emergency

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SECTION 4.0 DIRECTION, CONTROL AND COORDINATION

4.1 GENERAL
Responsibility for emergency response is based on statutory authority. The emergency response is coordinated under the Standardized Emergency Management System, which provides a flexible adaptable and expandable response organization to address all-hazards of varying magnitude and complexity.

Command and Control: During response to minor or moderate events, the City of Atwater may manage the emergency with existing resources. The Emergency Operations Center may not be activated under this scenario. Personnel that are part of a field level emergency response will utilize the Incident Command System to manage and direct on-scene operations.

Field/Emergency Operations Center Communications and Coordination: The Atwater Emergency Operations Center is activated to support field operations when an emergency requires additional resources, or when requested resources exceed that which is avail-able from within the jurisdiction. Field Incident Commanders and the City Emergency Operations Center will establish communications when the Emergency Operations Center is activated. The Atwater Emergency Operations Center will communicate with the Merced Operational Area Emergency Operations Center and the Merced Operational Area Emergency Operations Center will communicate with the Inland Region Emergency Operations Center and the Region Emergency Operations Center will communicate with the State Operations Center.

Multi-agency Coordination: Larger scale emergencies involve one or more responsible jurisdictions and multiple agencies. Management personnel from the responsible jurisdictions form a Unified command and or a Multi-Agency Coordination Group. Provision is made for situation assessment, determining resources requirements, establishing a logistical system and allocating resources. Various emergency operations centers, dispatch centers and other essential facilities located in or adjacent to the affected area are activated at this time.

4.2 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER COORDINATION WITH OTHER

GOVERNMENT LEVELS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR

4.2.1 Coordination with Field Response Level
Communications and coordination must be established between the Emergency Operations Center and field responders who are responding within the city boundaries. This is accomplished through coordination with the Department Operations Centers, when activated, and as necessary through the city Emergency Operations Center.

4.2.2 Coordination with Merced Operational Area and Member Jurisdictions Direct communications and coordination will be established between Merced County and any Operational Area member jurisdictions’ activated Emergency Operations Center. Additionally, as time permits, communications will be established by the county with other member jurisdictions that have not activated their Emergency Operations Centers. Initially, communications will be established by any means available and with whoever is available, regardless of their functional Emergency Operations Center position. Ideally, communications and coordination amongst the cities and special district Emergency Operations Centers will occur along functional lines.

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An agency representative from any Operational Area jurisdiction that activated its Emergency Operations Center may request to have a liaison at the City’s Emergency Operations Center; this will be coordinated through the Merced Operational Area Emergency Operations Center or the Emergency Services Manager if the County Emergency Operations Center is not activated.

Due to space limitations, this would only be recommended during complex or large operations between the city and other Merced Operational Area members.

4.2.3 Coordination with the County and Special Districts The emergency response role of county and special districts is generally focused on restoring their normal services or functional area of responsibility. During disasters, some types of special districts will be more extensively involved in the emergency response by directly coordinating, communicating, and assisting local governments (for instance utilizing school districts for incidents involving shelters, school facilities, or the children.) If a special district does not send a representative to the Emergency Operations Center, then the Liaison Officer in the Emergency Operations Center will be responsible for establishing communications and coordination with the special district liaison.

4.2.4 Coordination with the Inland Region Emergency Operations Center Communications with the Inland Region Emergency Operations Center are conducted through the Merced Operational Area. The Regional Emergency Operations Center will work with the Operational Area directly on behalf of the city and the methods are described as follows:
 Primary Method - The Regional Emergency Operations Center sends a field representative to the Operational Area
 Alternate Method - The Operational Area and the Regional Emergency Operations Center coordinate through various telecommunications systems

4.2.5 Coordination with State and Federal Field Response There are some instances where a state or federal agency will have a field response. State agency field responses may result from a flood fight effort, oil spill, hazardous materials accident on a highway or other hazard scenarios. Federal field response could result from the same scenarios or a military aircraft accident, and/or terrorism incidents. When a state agency or federal agency is involved in field operations, coordination may be established with the City Emergency Operations Center. State or federal agencies operating in the field may be found in any section, branch, or unit or part of a Unified Command. The agency’s responsibilities in responding to the incident will determine their location in the organization.

4.2.6 Coordination with Volunteers and the Private Sector Within the City, coordination of response activities with non-governmental organizations may occur. Privately-owned utilities, such as Merced Irrigation District and Pacific Gas & Electric will frequently send representatives to activated Emergency Operations Centers to facilitate coordination of critical facility restoration. The Emergency Operations Center will address volunteer requests from the general public by directing them to the logistics section or the Emergency Volunteer Center, if activated at the County level. Other private sector corporate interests may contact the Emergency Operations Center through the appropriate liaisons to express their interest in assisting in response and recovery operations.

For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Direction and Control and Emergency Operations Center Functions, refer to Direction and Control Functional Annex A.

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SECTION 5.0 INFORMATION COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION

5.1 ACTION PLANNING
The use of Action Plans in the Atwater Emergency Operations Center provides a clear and measurable process for identifying objectives and priorities for a given event. Action Planning is an important management tool that involves:
 Process for identifying priorities and objectives for emergency response or recovery efforts
 Plans which document the priorities and objectives, and the tasks and personnel assignments associated with meeting the objectives
The Action Planning process should involve the EOC Director and Section Chiefs (one from each Section), along with other EOC staff, as needed, such as agency representatives.

5.1.1 Planning Requirements
The initial EOC Action Plan may be a verbal plan that is developed during the first hour or two following EOC activation. A verbal plan may also be utilized for incidents involving a limited scope, short duration (less than 12 hours) and a limited number of response personnel. An EOC Action Plan shall be developed whenever the EOC is activated, either partially or fully. A written EOC Action Plan is required whenever:
 Two or more agencies are involved in the response
 The incident overlaps more than one operational period  All EOC functions are fully staffed
The EOC Action Plan addresses a specific operational period which may vary in length from a few hours to days de-pending on the circumstances. The plan should be regularly reviewed and evaluated throughout the operational period and revised or updated as warranted.

5.1.2 Plan Elements
The elements to be included in the EOC Action Plan are:
 Operational period covered by the plan
 Identify parts of EOC organization that have been activated on an organization chart  Assignment of primary and support personnel and material resources to specific tasks and locations
 Describe any logistical or technical support to be provided and by whom  State the objectives (attainable, measurable and flexible) to be accomplished  Establish the current priorities to meet the objectives  Describe the strategy to be utilized to achieve the objectives In addition to the required elements listed above, the Action Plan may also include:
 Specific departmental mission assignments
 Policy and/or cost constraints
 Any inter-agency considerations

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5.1.3 Planning Responsibilities
Primary responsibility for developing the EOC Action Plan rests with the Planning Section.

However, development of the plan requires the active participation of the EOC Management and General Staff. The Operations Section, in particular, must work closely with the Planning Section during Action Plan development. When indicated, the Planning Section Chief will request specific technical experts to provide input to the plan. The EOC Director is responsible for approving the plan.

For incidents requiring close coordination with external agencies, (e.g., State Cal OES, state first response agencies, special districts, etc.), input from the involved agencies should also be included in the Action Planning process. For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Action Planning, refer to Direction and Control Functional Annex A.

5.2 EOC REPORTING
Information may be sent to City departments, EOC personnel, the Merced Operational Area and other key agencies using radio, telephone, email, internet or fax. Regardless of the method of communication, all data should be verified prior to transmission. If unverified data must be transmitted, it should be clearly designated as unconfirmed information. The Atwater EOC should transmit the following reports to the state on the City’s behalf, when requested:

5.2.1 Preliminary Reports
Preliminary Reports are used during the first two hours of an emergency to provide an initial picture of the scope and magnitude of the situation.

5.2.2 Situation Reports
Situation Reports are brief narratives that present a concise picture of the emergency situation and are prepared for specific time periods.
 At the beginning of an emergency response, the EOC Management and Planning staff will determine appropriate times for submitting data and issuing Situation Reports  The Situation Report is intended for use after the first two hours of an emergency and can be updated as requested or needed
 The Inland Region Situation Status forms contain the information presented on the Situation Report form. The information may be transmitted via the Internet or fax

5.2.3 Flash Reports
Flash Reports are used for transmitting critical, time-sensitive information outside regularly scheduled Preliminary Reports or Situation Reports. For example, a Flash Report would be used to report an impending dam failure or a receipt of a Federal Declaration of a Major Disaster.

Oral Flash Reports may precede written reports. The written report later serves as confirmation and documentation.

5.2.4 Documentation
Unit/activity logs are used to record significant events, communications and actions associated with an emergency for a given operational period or shift. Each EOC staff position is responsible for maintaining a unit/activity Log.

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All copies of reports, SEMS forms, and logs must be submitted to the Planning Section, Documentation Unit, prior to the close of each operational period (or prior to EOC deactivation if operations do not require multiple shifts).

5.2.5 Status Boards/Charts
Status Boards/Charts are erasable boards/charts or projections from computer systems located around the EOC. The Status Boards/Charts provide decision-makers and EOC staff with essential information such as road closures, shelter location information, river gauge levels etc., at a glance.

5.3 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER REPORTING SYSTEMS
The State of California has an internet based information reporting system for use during emergencies called CalEOC. The purpose of the CalEOC System is to improve the state’s ability to respond to major disasters. This system is not available to the City level; however the Operational Area does have access and uses the system frequently. The City will use the standard set of Incident Command System forms to report information to the Operational Area.

5.4 EMERGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION
Emergency Public Information is a priority of utmost importance during emergencies and disasters. City government has a primary responsibility to provide accurate and timely information to the public regarding conditions, threats, and protective measures. To avoid conflicts and confusion, the Emergency Public Information function operates best when centralized and coordinated among all involved jurisdictions, agencies and organizations.

For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Emergency Public Information, refer to Emergency Public Information Functional Annex D.

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SECTION 6.0 COMMUNICATIONS
In coordination with established public safety warning protocols, the activated EOC will manage the dissemination of timely and adequate warnings to threatened populations in the most effective manner possible. Warning information will be issued as quickly as a threat is detected, using the most direct and effective means possible.

6.1 WARNING RESPONSIBILITY
When the EOC is not activated, the City Public Safety Departments will coordinate the dissemination of official alerts and warnings to the general public and allied agencies using available methods. This alert and warning activity will be coordinated through the City PIO, the dispatch center and other available alert and warning mechanisms available to the City.

6.2 WARNING AND ALERT MECHANISMS
Depending upon the threat and time availability, the EOC will initiate alerts and warnings utilizing any of the following methods:
 Activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS)
 Activation of the California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Radio System (CLEMARS)  Activation of the Merced County Emergency Notification System  Media broadcast alerts
As in any emergency, the effectiveness of any warning will be dependent upon many factors including:
 Time availability
 Initial notice of threat
 Time of day
 Language barriers
 Receiving challenges for the hearing and sight impaired

6.3 WARNING CONDITIONS
Typically, warnings will be issued during periods of flash flooding, major hazardous materials incidents, public health emergencies, fast moving fires, severe weather conditions, and potential acts of violence. However, warnings may be issued wherever a threat is perceived and the potential for safeguarding public safety is possible through rapid alerting.

For additional information regarding the City of Atwater Communications and Warning procedures, refer to Communications and Warning Functional Annex C.

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SECTION 7.0 DOCUMENTATION, FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

7.1 DOCUMENTATION
The Finance/Administration Section will be responsible for maintaining records on damage assessment expenditure, recovery cost expenditures, insurance related documents, personnel overtime, and other costs associated with the emergency. guidance is provided in their position guides at the Emergency Operational Center.

The Planning Section will maintain copies of documents that are integral to Emergency Operational Center functions, (such as action plans, situation status logs, position logs) that together make up the history and chronology of the emergency events. Guidance is provided in their Planning Section’s operational procedures at the Emergency Operational Center.

7.2 FINANCE
In the case of a major disaster in the City, the Emergency Operations Center will support cost recovery efforts. City of Atwater citizens may benefit from the Small Business Administration, and potentially the Federal Public Assistance Program. The City together with Merced County may assist the citizenry with public service announcements regarding support available as unemployment benefits, worker’s compensation, and insurance benefits.

7.3 EXPENDITURE TRACKING
The City may be reimbursed from insurance, state and/or federal sources for disaster-related expenses. The purpose of this section is to provide guidance on the record keeping requirements for claiming such expenses.

7.3.1 Eligible Expenses
Eligible costs are typically extraordinary costs incurred while providing emergency services required by the direct impact of a declared disaster and which service is the responsibility of the applicant agency. Eligible costs are generally considered to be the net costs over and above any increased revenue or subsidy for the emergency service. Ineligible expenses include costs for standby personnel and/or equipment and lost revenue.

7.3.2 Recordkeeping Requirements
State and federal governments require detailed information to support claims for reimbursement. Funding will be approved or denied based upon the information supplied by applicant agencies. Documentation supporting all costs claimed will be required, and all information must relate back to individual original source records. The following guidelines should be followed when documenting disaster-related reimbursable expenses:
 Costs and revenues associated with emergency operations should be segregated from normal operating expenses
 Separate records should be maintained for each vehicle and piece of heavy equipment used for emergency operations
 Vehicle and equipment documentation should include the miles and/or hours operated by location and operator
 Vehicle operating expenses should include fuel, tires, and maintenance  Labor costs should be compiled separate from vehicle and/or equipment expenses

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 Equipment documentation should include exactly where the equipment was used and for what; hours and minutes used; and the name of the equipment operator if applicable  Revenues and subsidies for emergency operations must be subtracted from any costs claimed
 Requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices must be maintained for all supplies, materials and equipment expenses claimed
 Costs for supplies and materials must include documentation of exactly where resources were used and for what purpose
 All non-competitive procurements must be justified
Expenditure tracking should commence upon notice or obvious occurrence of disasters that require expense of labor, equipment use, materials, and other expenses. The Incident Commander(s), Emergency Operations Center Director, and Emergency Operations Center staff are responsible for maintaining written records of all disaster-related personnel overtime, requests for supplies, equipment and contract personnel, and receipts for emergency purchases of supplies, equipment and other disaster-related expenses. The City will activate a special coding for emergency expenditure tracking which is used for both labor and equipment.

The Finance/Administration Section will compile reports, including total expenditures by category. The Finance Section Chief will submit a summary report on total costs to the Emergency Operations Center Director as requested. This information will be used for state and federal disaster assistance applications. The expenditure data and documentation is vital to state and federal agencies for requesting financial assistance during and after the disaster

7.4 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (LOGISTICS)

7.4 1 Resource Priorities
When activated, the Emergency Operations Center establishes priorities for resource allocation during the emergency. All city resources are considered part of a pool, which may be allocated by the Emergency Operations Center to fulfill priority missions. Each department retains control of its non-assigned resources until released for an emergency assignment by the Emergency Operations Center.

7.4.2 Resource Requests
Resource Requests (personnel, equipment or technical assistance) will be made through one of the following processes:
 Discipline-specific (usually Fire and Law) mutual aid systems: Requests for resources that are normally within the inventories of the mutual aid system will go from local coordinator to Operational Area Mutual Aid Coordinator to the Regional Mutual Aid Coordinator
 All other resource requests will be made through the logistics function at each level Resource requests from other entities or jurisdictions within the city will be coordinated with the Emergency Operations Center to determine if the resource is available internally or from other more appropriate sources located within the City or even the Operational Area. Emergency Management Mutual Aid Coordinators at each government level will keep the Operations Chief informed of the status of resource requests and allocations. Coordinators at each level will

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communicate and coordinate with each other to maintain current status on resource requests and allocations within the disaster area.

Resource requests for equipment, personnel or technical assistance not available to the City should be coordinated with the Merced Operational Area Emergency Operations Center to the Inland Region Regional Emergency Operations Center. Once the request is coordinated, approved and resources deployed, the Resource Status Unit, in coordination with various Operations Branches, is responsible for tracking the resources.

7.4.3 Emergency Resource Directory
The City maintains an Emergency Resource Directory in both paper and database formats that lists all of the vendors, supplies, and equipment that can be available during a disaster situation.

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SECTION 8.0 PREPAREDNESS, TRAINING AND EXERCISES

8.1 PREPAREDNESS PLANNING
City government conducts a wide array of emergency planning activities. Planning efforts include development of internal operational documents as well as interagency response plans having multi-jurisdictional participation.

In addition to the planning activities conducted, the city departments develop internal preparedness and contingency plans to ensure provision of government services and maintenance of departmental functions during disasters. The Department Operations Plan (DOP) is an integral supporting component of the master Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

Emergency readiness cannot be conducted within a vacuum. The city is responsible for working with all city departments, special districts and allied agencies that are considered a component of the Atwater Emergency Organization. Such coordination extends to the following activities:
 Interagency plan development
 Interagency training coordination
 Interagency exercise development and presentation
 Interagency response management
 Interagency emergency public information activities
Additionally, the Fire Chief acts as the city government’s key representative and lead agent for day-to-day emergency management activities such as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Non-emergency functions include planning, training and exercise development, preparedness presentations, interagency coordination, hazard assessment, development of preparedness and mitigation strategies, grant administration and support to city response agencies.

8.1.1 Community Preparedness and Awareness
The public’s response to any emergency is based on an understanding of the nature of the emergency, the potential hazards, the likely response of emergency services, and knowledge of what individuals and groups should do to in-crease their chances of survival and recovery.

Public awareness and education prior to an emergency or disaster will directly affect the City of Atwater’s emergency operations and recovery efforts. For this reason, the City of Atwater will make emergency preparedness information from county, state and federal sources available to the member jurisdictions and our citizens upon request.

8.1.2 Preparedness Actions
In identifying general preparedness actions, city government works with community based organizations, faith-based organizations, other local governments/special districts, private industry, preparedness groups, and other entities to provide information relating to individual and group preparedness.

Government is limited in its ability to provide endless services and support during times of disaster, so public prepared-ness is essential for ensuring individual and organizational safety and protection.

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8.2 READINESS TRAINING
The Atwater Police Department will notify holders of this plan of training opportunities associated with emergency management and operations. Individual City departments and agencies within the City of Atwater are responsible for maintaining training records. Jurisdictions and agencies having assigned functions under this plan are encouraged to ensure that assigned personnel are properly trained to carry out these tasks.

The City of Atwater Police Department will develop and execute a comprehensive training program for emergency management topics on an annual basis. The established training schedule will include applicable courses of instruction and education that cover management subjects. Such instruction shall meet or exceed the State SEMS and Federal NIMS training requirements.

8.3 EXERCISE AND EVALUATION
Elements of this plan will be exercised regularly. The Police Department will conduct emergency preparedness exercises, in accordance with its annual exercise schedule, following appropriate state and federal guidance. Deficiencies identified during scheduled exercise activities will result in the development of a corrective action plan to initiate appropriate corrections.

The planning for, development and execution of all emergency exercises will involve close coordination between all City Departments, allied agencies, special districts, and supporting community and public service organizations.

The primary focus will be to establish a framework for inter-organizational exercise collaboration in coordination with all-hazard response and recovery planning and training activities, conducted within the City of Atwater.

Emergency exercise activity will be scheduled as to follow state and federal guidance and program requirements. Exercise activity will follow the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program guidance and may be designed as one or more of the following exercise types:
 Drills
 Seminars (Workshops)
 Tabletop Exercises
 Functional Exercises
 Full Scale Exercises

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SECTION 9.0 PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE

9.1 PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY
This plan is developed under the authority conveyed to the City of Atwater Fire Department in accordance with the City’s Emergency Organization who has the primary responsibility for ensuring that necessary changes and revisions to this plan are prepared, coordinated, published, and distributed.

9.2 REVIEW AND UPDATING
This plan and its supporting documents or annexes, such as Continuity of Operations, Communications and Warning or Recovery, will be reviewed annually, with a full document update conducted minimally every two (2) years. Changes to the plan will be published and distributed to all departments and organizations involved. Recommended changes will be received by the City of Atwater Fire Department, reviewed and distributed for comment on a regular basis. Elements of this plan may also be modified by the City of Atwater Fire Department any time state or federal mandates, operational requirements, or legal statute so require. Once distributed, new editions to this plan shall supplant older versions and render them inoperable.

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SECTION 10.0 AUTHORITIES AND REFERENCES

10.1 AUTHORITIES
Federal
 Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. 5121, et seq., as amended
 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, Management of Domestic Incidents, February 28, 2003
 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, National Preparedness, December 17, 2003  The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Chapter 1, Federal Emergency Management Agency, October 1, 2007
State
 California Emergency Services Act (CA government Code Section 8550 et. seq.)  California Disaster Assistance Act (CA government Code Section 8680 et. seq.)  California Code of Regulations Title 19, (Standardized Emergency Management System and California Disaster Assistance Act))
 California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement County
 Merced County Emergency Services/Ordinance Chapter 2.72  Merced County Resolution adopting the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement  Merced County Resolution relating to Emergency Operations within Merced County  Merced County Resolution adopting the Emergency Operations Plan, 2013 City
 Atwater Emergency Organization Municipal Code Chapter 2.44 Emergency Organization

10.2 REFERENCES
Federal
 National Response Framework (As revised)
 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
 Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, Version 3.0 State
 California State Emergency Plan, 2024 edition
 Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
 California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA)
 California Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan
 California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Plan
 Continuity of Government in California (Article IV, Section 21 of the State Constitution)  Preservation of Local Government
County
 Merced County Emergency Operations Plan, 2025 edition City
 Atwater Emergency Operations Plan, 2025 edition (This Plan)

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11.0 GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS

11.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Action Plan: The plan prepared in the EOC containing the emergency response objectives of that SEMS level reflecting overall priorities and supporting activities for a designated period. The plan is shared with supporting agencies.

All Hazards: Refers to a policy or program that is designed to deal with a variety of natural and technological hazards.

Agency: A division of government with a specific function offering a particular kind of assistance. In the Incident Command System (ICS), agencies are defined either as jurisdictional (having statutory responsibility for incident management) or as assisting or cooperating (providing resources or other assistance). Governmental organizations are most often in charge of an incident, though in certain circumstances private sector organizations may be included.

Addition-ally, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) may be included to provide support.

Catastrophe: Any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism that results in extraordinary levels of mass casual-ties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions.

Command: The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

Command/Management: Command is responsible for the directing, ordering, and/or controlling of resources at the field response level. Management is responsible for overall emergency policy and coordination at the SEMS EOC levels.

Command Post: See Incident Command Post.

Command Staff: The Command Staff at the SEMS Field Level consists of the Information Officer, Safety Officer and Liaison Officer. They report directly to the Incident Commander. They may have an assistant or assistants, as needed. These officers are also found at the EOC levels in SEMS and they report directly to the EOC Director and comprise the Management Staff. They may have an assistant or assistants, as needed.

Common Terminology: Normally used words and phrases-avoids the use of different words/phrases to provide consistency and allow diverse incident management and support organizations to work together across a wide variety of incident management functions and hazard scenarios.

Continuity of Government (COG): Includes measures to ensure continued leadership and preservation of vital records, thereby maintaining a viable system of government supported by law; establish emergency authorities legally vested in government leaders so that they have prescribed powers to act; ensure survivability of mechanisms and systems for direction and control so that actions directed by leaders can be communicated and coordinated; sustain essential emergency services and resources so that critical response and recovery actions can achieve widest possible implementation.