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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $336,278 TO BE OFFSET BY UNANTICIPATED REVENUES TO CONDUCT A FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC ACADEMY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Fire Department (CVFD) is an all-risk, all-hazard, all-service professional life safety agency. The foundation of the CVFD is found in its personnel and their knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform with high levels of character and competency. This foundation is laid during the Fire Academy training process for new-hire Fire Recruits. The Fire Department is in the process of hiring eight (8) firefighter/paramedics to fill vacant positions that resulted from promotions and retirements. The Fire Department has scheduled the Fire Academy to begin on February 23, 2015 and end on May 14, 2015. Costs related to the academy were not included in the department's budget for fiscal year 2014/15. Staff estimates that the academy will cost $435,130, of which $98,425 will come from unanticipated savings and $336,278 requires a budget appropriation. The cost of the academy will be offset by unanticipated revenues and will result in no net impact to the General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department currently has eight (8) firefighter/paramedic positions vacant and...
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