Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS
GRANT AWARD, MATCHING A PERCENTAGE OF THE
GRANT AWARD WITH CITY FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Program Directorate is responsible for 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 emerg ency personnel to recognize standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department currently maintains an occupational medical evaluation program that includes basic medical screening, fitness testing, limited laboratory testing, and related training activities; and
WHEREAS, the existing occupational medical evaluation program does not fully meet the recommended scope of industry standards, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Programs for Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, the Fire De partment applied to the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to enhance its occupational medical evaluation program and move toward greater alignment with NFPA 1582 standards; and
WHEREAS, on or about October 1, 2025, the Fire Department received notification of award approval in the total grant amount of $331,963.63, which requires a matching contribution from the City in the amount of $33,196.37; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used for eligible program expenses, including expanded medical evaluations, laboratory testing, diagnostic cancer screenings, fitness assessments, and associated program administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts the Federal Emergency Management Ag ency Assistance to Firefighters Grant award, amends the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget by appropriating $331,963.63 in the supplies and services category of the Fire Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund and authorizes the City of Resolution No.
Chula Vista to provide the required grant matching funds in the amount of $3 3,196.37 from the Measure A fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney