Form Rev 9/30/2025
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 CITY MANAGER 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 Fuels Crew is actively engaged in wildfire mitigation, reducing the wildfire risk to the public 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 $45,000; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use this funding to support hazardous fuels reduction in the Rice Canyon Open Space Preserve.
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 2025- 26 budget by appropriating $45,000 to the Other Expenses category of the Fire Grants Section of the State Grants Fund.
BE IT FU RTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to enter into and execute an agreement with the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation, including 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 actions needed to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the Program 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