city of Chula Vista

File #: 15-0468    Name: Replacement of Battalion Chief Response Vehicles
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/18/2015 Final action: 8/18/2015
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE OUTFITTING COSTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BATTALION CHIEF RESPONSE VEHICLES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Attachments: 1. Item 8 - Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-202 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND BUDGET TO INCREASE OUTFITTING COSTS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BATTALION CHIEF RESPONSE VEHICLES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.

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SUMMARY
The Fire Department received approval to replace two battalion chief response vehicles. Although funds to replace these vehicles have been allocated in the budget, staff has been informed that an additional $87,324 will be required to complete the vehicle outfitting before these vehicles can be put into service. Staff is recommending an appropriation of $87,324 funded from the available balance of the Equipment Replacement Fund and the appropriation of insurance proceeds revenues to fund these costs.


ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" in accordance with Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA 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

DISCUSSION
The Fire Department received approval to replace two battalion chief response vehicles. The first of the vehicles (Battalion 52) being replaced, is due to a traffic accident that resulted in a total loss of the vehicle. The replacement for the lost vehicle was acquired for $44,000 through the Equipment Replacement Fund. This cost was partially offset by insurance proceeds. The City is anticipating an additional $40,000 from the insurance company to further offset the vehicle outfitting costs. Staff is requesting an appropriation of $67,324 to ...

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