Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL
FIRE FOUNDATION GRANT , APPROPRIATING GRANT
FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the mission of the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation is to make San Diego the safest county in the nation from fire-related incidents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Hazard Mitigation Plan classifies wildfire as a highly significant threat to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department established a Fuels Crew that specializes in vegetation fuel management related to wildfire fire hazards and risks; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Fuels Crew is to reduce the wildfire risk to the p ublic through the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department received notification of approval of the grant application, with a grant award in the amount of $45,650; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use this funding to support hazardous fuels reduction projects in the Otay River Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Grant award, amends the fiscal year 2024- 25 budget by appropriating funds of $ 45,650 to the Fire Section of the State Grants Fund and authorizes the Fire Chief to execute all associated agreements.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Harry Muns Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney