HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 26-2017 (17-220) „x so City of South San Francisco
c.o P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
_ South San Francisco, CA
City Council
c1LIFORI`l� Resolution: RES 26-2017
File Number: 17-220 Enactment Number: RES 26-2017
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF $7,500 IN GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM TO
UPGRADE MARINE COMMUNICATIONS ON THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S RESCUE BOAT AND AMEND THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 OPERATING BUDGET.
WHEREAS,the United States Department of Homeland Security awarded a grant to the City of South San
Francisco in the amount of$7,500 to fund marine communication upgrades for the Fire Department's
rescue boat; and
WHEREAS,the new radio will provide access to all United States Coast Guard frequencies, access to San
Mateo County fire frequencies, and a more powerful radio transmission signal; and
WHEREAS, the marine radio enhancements will improve crew safety and provide for more effective
operations; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of the grant funding in the amount of$7,500 from the
United States Department of Homeland Security's Port Security Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the foregoing grant funds will amend the FY 2016-17 Fire Department
Operating Budget.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the
City Council hereby accepts $7,500 in grant funding from the United States Department of Homeland
Security and amends the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2016-17 Operating Budget.
At a meeting of the City Council on 3/22/2017, a motion was made by Liza Normandy, seconded by
Richard Garbarino, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Vice Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Councilmember
Matsumoto, Mayor Gupta, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by
Gabriel odriguez
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