Resolution No. 4088
STATE OF CALIFORNIA) RESOLUTION NO. 4088
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO CAL FIRE
FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PROPOSITION 4 WILDFIRE
PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in November 2024, California voters approved the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Proposition 4), which provides funds to the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the implementation of wildfire prevention and resilience projects across the state; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 4 funding may be used for hazardous fuels reduction, fireadapted community programs, and the procurement of tools, equipment, and other resources necessary to protect people, structures, and communities from wildfire; and WHEREAS, the City of San Jacinto desires to apply for Proposition 4 grant funding to implement a hazardous fuels reduction project and purchase equipment and supplies including chainsaws, hoses, and other tools necessary for wildfire prevention and public safety; and
WHEREAS, CAL FIRE requires an authorized resolution from the governing body of the applicant as part of the grant application process; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Jacinto as follows:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the submittal of a grant application to CAL FIRE under the Proposition 4 Wildfire Prevention Grants Program for the purpose of implementing a hazardous fuels reduction project and purchasing necessary wildfire prevention equipment and supplies.
Section 2. The City certifies that it has, or will have, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s).
Section 3. The City certifies that funds under its jurisdiction are available to begin the project and that the City will expend grant funds prior to the grant performance period deadline.
Resolution No. 4088
Section 4. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or designee, as the authorized representative to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests, and amendments necessary to implement and complete the project.
APPROVED, SIGNED, and ADOPTED this 15th day of July 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
By: _____________________________
Valerie Vandever, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
City of San Jacinto
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney, City of San Jacinto
Best, Best & Krieger, LLP
Resolution No. 4088
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
I, Julia Espinoza, City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 4088 was passed, approved, and adopted by the Regular Meeting of the San Jacinto City Council held on the 15th day of July 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL this 15th day of July 2025 _____________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk