Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN
DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE FOUNDATION , AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 202 5-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies wildfire as a highly significant threat to the community, the City remains vulnerable to wildfire impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department has been proactive in addressing this threat through planning, public education, and vegetation management , however , the City remains vulnerable to wildfire impacts; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation has made funding available for wildfire prevention and risk-reduction projects; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department applied for and was awarded a grant through the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation in the amount of $604,230 with a matching requirement of $344,230 that will be provided through labor and equipment funded out of the Measure A Sales Tax Fund; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts $604,230 from the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation with a matching requirement of $344,230 and amends the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 budget by appropriating $604,230 to the Personnel Services and Supplies & Services categories of the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund, and $149,230 to the Other Capital category of the Measure A Sales Tax Fund.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and any and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager, or designee is authorized to take all necessary action to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the Program including certifications made in the Ap plication, and further to enter into and execute contracts with third parties to implement the Program or use of the funds as appropriate.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Harry Muns Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney