RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
FY 2022 CAL WATER FIREFIGHTER GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE AND FUNDING FOR THE UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) PROGRAM WHEREAS, The Fire Department continues to research innovative ways to assess emergency situations safely and rapidly, while diminishing the risk to life and property; and, WHEREAS, The department has identified an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program as an important tool and wishes to fund the program; and, WHEREAS, The Cal Water Firefighter Grant’s objective is to provide funding directly to fire agencies for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of the public and first responder personnel against fire and fire-related hazards; and, WHEREAS, The Salinas Fire Department applied for and was granted the FY 2022 Cal Water Firefighter Grant in the amount of $29,921.45, with no matching funds requirement, for the procurement of a Skydio X2E drone or similar UAS device; and WHEREAS, Salinas Fire will need to fund the purchase of additional training and equipment for the program and has identified funding from the General Fund Fireworks Surcharges and Administrative Citations accounts in the amount of $30,078.55, for a total program budget of $60,000; and, WHEREAS, the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager or his designee to accept funding in the amount of $29,921.45 for the procurement of an a Skydio X2E UAS, or similar device, and further authorizes the signing of all grant acceptance documents, and the creation of a grant account; and, WHEREAS, this authorization shall include all aspects of program operation including any amendments, extensions, renewals, or further funding for this program provided funding is made available by Cal Water.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to accept the FY 2022 Cal Water Firefighter grant award in the amount of $29,921.45 and execute all required agreements and related documents necessary to receive the funds; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Officer is hereby authorized to purchase a Skydio X2E drone, or similar UAS, at an amount not to exceed $29,921.45; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes $30,078.45 to be used from the General Fund Fireworks Surcharge and Administrative Citation accounts towards the purchase of additional equipment and training; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes creation of the Fire Grants Fund for recording and reporting Fire Department grants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes establishment of Fire Grants Fund appropriations totaling $29,921.45 and corresponding revenue budget.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of November 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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