HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11395 authorizing the Fire Department to apply for the California Climate Investment’s Wildfire Prevention Grants ProgramR 11395
RESOLUTION NO. 11395 (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
APPLY FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS WILDFIRE
PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM AND CARRY OUT PROJECT, IF
AWARDED
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the
California State Legislature has enacted State of California Climate Investment, which
provides funds to the State of California and its political subdi visions for fire prevention
programs; and
WHEREAS, The State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has
been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State,
setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies, non -profit
organizations, and others under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department seeks funding
opportunities to help accomplish projects that protect the people, structures and
communities of San Luis Obispo through wildfire prevention; and
WHEREAS, the Cal FIRE Wildfire Prevention Grant Program is aligned with the
Major City Goal of Climate Action and Open Space, the Climate Adaptation Safety
Element and Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and
WHEREAS, if awarded, the Fire Department will enter into an agreement with the
State of California to carry out the City of San Luis Obispo Wildfire Prevention project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Approved the filing of an application for “California Climate
Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program”; and
SECTION 2. Certifies that the City has or will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project; and,
SECTION 3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo are available to begin the project.
SECTION 4. Certifies that the City will expend grant funds prior to the grant
deadline of March 15, 2029.
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SECTION 5. Appoints the Fire Chief, or their designee, to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion
of the aforementioned project.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Marx, seconded by Council Member Shoresman, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of February 2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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