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 FOR THE CHULA VISTA FIRE
SAFE COUNCIL , 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 posing a highly significant threat to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department seeks to educate the community about wildfire hazards and associated; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Safe Council was established to foster fire prevention and safety through community education and training; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department and the Chula Vista Fire Safe Council work collaboratively to advance fire safety and preparedness throughout the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Safe Council received notification of approval of the grant application, with a grant award in the amount of $6,550; and
WHEREAS, the City, in collaboration with the Chula Vista Fire Safe Council, will use this funding to purchase public education materials and provide public training.
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 app ropriating funds of $ 6,550 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