For City Council Meeting [October 22, 2019]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Rod Foster, City Administrator
FROM: Brian Park, Acting Fire Chief
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Request City Council to Accept the Fiscal Year 2020 California Fire Foundation Grant Funds in the Amount of $15,000.
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BACKGROUND
The Fire Department is eligible for the wildfire prevention grant funds that are distributed through the California Fire Foundation. These funds can be used in a variety of specified categories that contribute to the City's ability to develop new and expand existing public fire safety education programs and distribute and publicize emergency preparedness materials to increase public awareness. The amount of funds allocated by California Fire Foundation and other funding partners across the state is to support wildfire relief and prevention through grant programs. The amount allocated to the Rialto Fire Department is $15,000. There is not a matching component associated with this grant. Based on an analysis of the amount available and department needs, staff recommends that the funds are used to assist the Fire Prevention Division with developing new fire safety materials to educate the public and provide community outreach programs.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation's mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives: California Firefighters Memorial, Firefighters and Their Families, Victim Assistance and lastly, Community Improvement: The Foundation supplies public safety resources, and conducts outreach and education about fire safety issues through its Firefighters on Your Side program. Additionally, the Foundation contributes to other organizatio...
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