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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES (CAL OES) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,185,000
TO PURCHASE A MOBILE OPERATIONS SATELLITE
EMERGENCY SYSTEM® (M.O.S.E.S.®) AND TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THESE GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, with an increase in both size and frequency of wildfires in California, fire services personnel have found themselves fighting these fires in remote locations where the ability to communicate effectively is hampered by a lack of infrastructure or the destruction of communications towers and lines; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the San José Fire Department (SJFD) identified a need for a mobile platform that was easy to transport, set up, and operate; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, a Bay Area company developed the Mobile Operations Satellite Emergency System (M.O.S.E.S.® ) platform and the State of California, through Cal OES, expanded its deployment model for M.O.S.E.S.®, and discussions began with the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the SJFD about the need for this emergency communications platform for the City; and
WHEREAS, the M.O.S.E.S.® emergency communications platform is supported by local first response organizations and is part of Cal OES’ deployment plan designed to NVF:DEY:JMD
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mitigate the impacts of California wildfires on communications when cell phone towers are impacted by the fires; and
WHEREAS, the M.O.S.E.S. ® unit will enhance the existing communications networks and ensure the safety of fire personnel when existing communications fail, and can also assist the Emergency Operations Center during activation if needed when communications are interrupted; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, State Senator Dave Cortese announced a budget request that would allow the City to purchase a M.O.S.E.S.® emergency communications system, and funding in the amount of $2,185,000 was made available to the City in the form of a Cal OES pass-through grant to purchase a M.O.S.E.S. ® unit.
WHEREAS, the grant funds cover the purchase of the unit along with three (3) years of base level operation and maintenance for the unit, and two (2) years of the software license and administrative fee; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept the grant funds from Cal OES for a M.O.S.E.S. ® unit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE THAT:
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1. The City Manager or designee is authorized to accept grant funds from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in the amount of $2,185,000 to purchase a M.O.S.E.S.® emergency communications system.
2. The City Manager or designee is further authorized to negotiate and execute any documents necessary to accept these grant funds.
ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DISQUALIFIED:
SAM LICCARDO
Mayor
ATTEST:
TONI J. TABER, CMC
City Clerk