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Resolution: RES 41-2022
File Number: 22-191 Enactment Number: RES 41-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
$14,500 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
WATER SERVICE FIREFIGHTER GRANT PROGRAM TO
PURCHASE WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND APPROVE BUDGET
AMENDMENT 22.056 AMENDING THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 OPERATING
BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Fire Department (SSFFD) applied for and was awarded a
grant from the California Water Service Firefighter Grant Program in the amount of $14,500; and
WHEREAS, SSFFD has been awarded $14,500 from the California Water Service Firefighter
Grant Program to purchase wildland firefighting turnout pants for fire crew personal protective equipment
(PPE); and
WHEREAS, California Water Service has been offering firefighter grants since 2019 to fire
departments within their service areas to offset costs associated with fire protection efforts, equipment,
training and education; and
WHEREAS, through this grant, SSFFD can provide life-saving gear needed to keep our staff and
communities safe while using wildland gear when responding to brush fires and larger scale forest fires;
Purchase of wildland PPE will provide department members with PPE that meets or exceeds industry
standards for safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
does hereby authorizing the acceptance of $14,500 in grant funding from the California Water Service
Firefighter Grant Program to purchase wildlife personal protective equipment and approves budget
amendment 22.056 amending the Fire Department's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget.
At a meeting of the City Council on 3/23/2022, a motion was made by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by 41 -
Rosa Govea Aco , City Clerk
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