Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE F EDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT AWARD , MATCHING A PERCENTAGE OF THE
GRANT WITH CITY FUNDS , AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, The Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Program Directorate is responsible of the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible agencies for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognize standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster inter -operability a nd support community resilience; and
WHEREAS, national, state, and local requirements mandate the cleaning, maintenance and repair of personal protective equipment; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2023, the Fire Department applied to the FEMA AFG program for a grant to purchase personal protective equipment dryers and extractors; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2023, the Fire Department received notification of approval of the grant application, with a grant award in the amount of $78,945, requiring the City provide ten percent ($7,895) in matching funds; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use this funding to purchase extractors and dryers to increase the safet y of its firefighters by minimizing exposure to carcinogens and other harmful chemicals within their personal protective equipment and do so within the performance period ending on August 8, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant award, amends the fiscal year 2023-24 budget by appropriating $78,945 in the supplies and services category of the Fire Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund with the City of Chula Vista providing matching funds in the amount of $7,895 from the Measure A fund.
Resolution No.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Harry Muns Jill D.S. Maland
Fire Chief Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney