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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $500,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM AVIAT U.S., INC. VIA THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO'S CONTRACT NUMBER 547601 AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The San Diego Office of Homeland Security, who administers the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), has notified the City of fiscal year 2014 UASI funding. The Urban Area Security Initiative addresses the unique planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas.
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
One of the core missions of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is to enhance the ability of state, territory, local, and tribal governments to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters. As first responders to emergency incidents, the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments have benefited greatly from several federal homeland security grants. The fiscal year 2014 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) provides funding for the continued development of readiness and operational response capacity of Police and Fire first responder personnel. UASI grant admi...
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