RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CAL OES GRANT
SUBAWARD FOR THE HIGH FREQUENCY
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF
RADIO EQUIPMENT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.14 Emergency Organization Department empowers the City to prepare and carry out plans for the protection of persons and property within this city in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of this City with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations, and affected private persons; and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Services Manager within the Chula Vista Fire Department is charged with preparing the plans and resources necessary to ensure a coordinated emergency response; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2022, Cal OES released a grant funding opportunity for local jurisdictions to purchase high frequency radio systems, and on May 31, 2022, the City of Chula Vista was selected as a grant recipient and awarded $55,764 to purchase eligible radio equipment; and
WHEREAS, providing reliable and redundant communications capabilities is in tegral to the effectiveness and success of emergency response operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts and appropriates the Cal OES Grant Subaward for High Frequency Communications Equipment Program in the amount of $55,764 to the Supplies & Services category of the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that is authorizes the Emergency Services Manager to complete the purchase of necessary radio equipment using the allocated grant funds.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Harry Muns Glen R. Googins
Fire Department City Attorney