Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (the “District”) is responsible for the implementation and administration of grant funding provided by the California Air Resources Board under the 2025 Carl Moyer Grant Program, Years 26 and 27 (the “Program”); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Program is to provide incentive funding to assist eligible agencies in the voluntary replacement of older off -road equipment that does not comply with current emissions standards with cleaner, lower-emission equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department utilizes a forklift to support department training activities, and the existing forklift, a 1991 Perkins model, has experienced declining reliability and does not meet current emissions standards; and
WHEREAS, th e City has approved the replacement of the existing forklift to support continued Fire Department training operations and reduce emissions; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department applied for funding under the Program and was awarded grant funds in the amount of $22,516 by the APCD to be applied toward the purchase of a replacement forklift, subject to the condition that the existing 1991 Perkins forklift be permanently decommissioned and dismantled in accordance with Program requirements; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the grant requires amendment of the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to appropriate the awarded funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $22,516 from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District under the 2025 Carl Moyer Grant Program, Years 26 and 27, and amends the fiscal year 2025–26 adopted budget by appropriating $22,516 to the Other Expenses category in the Fire Grants section of the State Grants Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, any amendments, extensions, or renewals of the agreement, and any and all documents necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to take all necessary action to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the Program requirements, Resolution No.
including certifications made in the Application, and further to enter into and execute contracts with third parties to implement the Program or use the funds, as appropriate.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney