HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 04-2020 (19-1028)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
' Resolution: RES O4-2020
File Number: 19-1028 Enactment Number: RES 04-2020
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $5,074.45
IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA WATER
SERVICE FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM TO UPGRADE
WATER RESCUE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND
APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT #20.31 AMENDING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING
BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the California Water Service awarded a grant to the City of South San Francisco in the
amount of $5,074.45 to fund upgrades to the Fire Department's inventory of water rescue personal
protective equipment; and
WHEREAS, these upgrades will enhance water rescue operations, and provide department members
with personal protective equipment that meets or exceeds industry standards for safety; and
WHEREAS, identified personal protective equipment will provide enhanced thermal and impact
protection, increasing rescuer safety during prolonged events; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of the grant funding in the amount of $5,074.45 from the
California Water Service Firefighter Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, acceptance of the foregoing grant funds will amend the FY 2019-20 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 authorizes the acceptance of $5,074.45 in grant funding from the California
Water Service Firefighter Grant Program to upgrade water rescue personal protective equipment, and
approves budget amendment #20.31 amending the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating
Budget.
At a meeting of the City Council on 1/8/2020, a motion was made by Councilmember Nagales, seconded by
Councilmember Nicolas, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Garbarino, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember
Nicolas, and Councilmember Matsumoto
Attest by
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10sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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