RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIZED
UNITS PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (the “City”) through the Chula Vista Police Department is interested in participating in the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program (“Program”), which is made available through the Cal ifornia Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”); and
WHEREAS, City previously submitted a proposal to participate in the Program and Cal OES has awarded City $203,142 in grant funding (“Grant Funds”) for the term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Grant Funds from the Cal OES Program will be used for subcontracted costs with SBCS Corporation for domestic violence response and advocacy services, and the indirect costs to administer the program; and
WHEREAS, SBCS Corporation has p artnered with City since 1985 and tailored their programs to meet the needs of the City , and their experience, qualifications , and community presence make them a uniquely qualified service provider; and
WHEREAS, City agrees to provide all matching funds required for the Program, including any extension or amendment thereof, and to comply with the rules, requirements, and regulations of Cal OES with respect to the Grant Funds; and
WHEREAS, this acceptance of the awar ded Cal OES Grant Funds shall not be used to supplant expenditures controlled by City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it accepts grant funding in the amount of $203,142 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program and appropriates $196,359 to Supplies and Services and $6,783 to the Other Expenses category of the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget for the Law Enforcement Specialized Units Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that either the City Manager or Director of Finance is authorized to enter into and execute all documents necessary and appropriate to accept the grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, with such modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney.
Resolution No.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that either the City Manager or Director of Finance is authorized to take all necessary action to administer, monitor, manage, and ensure compliance with the grant fund program, as appropriate.
Presented by
Tiffany Allen
City Manager
Approved as to Form by
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney