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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, APPROPRIATING $210,000 IN THE FEDERAL GRANT FUND, AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION AND PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GRANT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) provides funding assistance to state and local political subdivisions of the state on a competitive basis with the goal of improving traffic safety.
The Fire Department has evaluated its auto extrication equipment and determined that extrication equipment in the Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) apparatus and truck companies is nearing the end of its useful lifespan and is in need of replacement.
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 has determined that in order to keep up with the needs of a growing city and the extrication challenges that newer model vehicles present, it must replace the existing extrication equipment in the US&R and truck apparatus, as well as upgrade rescue capabilities. Extrication equipment is used by first responders to extricate victims in traffic collisions. Updating this equipment will not only benefit the City of Chula Vista, but via the automatic aid agreement with five neighboring cities, first responders will be able to deliver b...
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