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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-Fire Department CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO _ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION 0 RIG I N A L From: Larry R. Pitzer, Fire Chief Subject: Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino City Fire Department to apply for and administer the 2007 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant to be submitted to the State of California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency in the amount of$116,000. Dept: Fire Date: December 13, 2005 MC/C Meeting Date: January 9,2006 Synopsis of Previous Council Action: 12/13/05 Grants Ad Hoc Committee Meeting-Item recommended for approval. 01/24/05 Resolution #2005-30 authorizing the Fire Department to submit a grant application for funding in Fiscal Year 2006 to OTS in the amount of$78,500. 01/04/05 Grants Ad Hoc Committee Meeting-Item recommended for approval. 01/20/04 Resolution #2004-20 authorizing the Fire Department to submit a grant application for funding in Fiscal Year 2005 to OTS in the amount of$90,000. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution. Si (909) 384-5286 Contact Person: Larrv R. Pitzer, Fire Chief Supporting data attached: Staff Report. Resolution. and Application Ward: Citvwide FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ Source: (ACCT. No) (Acct. Description) Finance: Council Notes: ~, JDOb -- r d- STAFF REPORT SUBJECT Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino City Fire Department to apply for and administer the 2007 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant to be submitted to the State of California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency in the amount of $116,000. BACKGROUND OTS distributes federal funding apportioned to California under the National Highway Safety Act and the Transportation Equity Act for the 2151 Century. Grant funding is awarded on a competitive basis to state and local political subdivisions of the state. OTS grants are designed to address traffic safety priority areas that include program areas established under the act. Grants may be for assistance in mitigating traffic safety program deficiencies, expansion of an ongoing activity, or development of a new program. OTS grants are designed to address established program areas such as: . Alcohol and other dmgs; . Police traffic services; . Emergency medical services; . Traffic records and roadway safety; . Occupant protection; and . Pedestrian and bicycle safety. Fire is requesting authorization to submit the, 2007, OTS grant application for new extrication equipment, auto extrication training, and attend the OTS Summit Conference, in the amount of $116,000 (attachment A). Fire intends to improve the level of service through the purchase of new and/or replacement of extrication equipment and training. This will increase the safety of all victims, emergency responders, and will improve the survivability of involved victims. The deadline to submit the, 2007, OTS grant application is January 31, 2006. Funding is based on the federal fiscal year, which begins on October 1,2006, and ends on September 30, 2007. FINANCIAL IMPACT This grant requires no matching funds from the City. OTS will reimburse the City through a standard invoicing process. There will be no net impact to the City's General Fund. RECOMMENDATION Adopt resolution. FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION LARRY R, PITZER . FIRE CHIEF DOUG DUPREE - FIRE MARSHAL 200 East Third Street. San Bernardino' CA 92410-4889 909,384.5288 . Fax: 909.384.5281 www.sbcity.org '" January ,2006 Christopher J. Murphy, Director Office of Traffic Safety 7000 Franklin Boulevard, Suite 440 Sacramento CA 95823-1899 RE: Proposal Submission-Extrication Equipment Improvement Project Dear Mr. Murphy: On behalf of the San Bernardino City Fire Department, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to apply for funds to improve safety for emergency responders and victims. I am pleased to submit the enclosed grant application for consideration by your agency for advanced rescue equipment. As required by federal statute, this letter shall serve as documentation that the City of San Bernardino has requested the benefits of the "Extrication Equipment Improvement Project" and accepts the work, goods, and/or services provided through the project. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or require additional information please call Michael Bi1heimer at (909) 384-5286. Sincerely, Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief cc: Mike Conrad, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Deputy Chief Mat Fratus, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Training Officer/Div. Chief Norma Camarena, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Administrative Analyst . EMERGENCY OPERATIONS' FIRE PREVENTION' DISASTER PREPAREDNESS' TRAINING 1 RESOLUTION NO. (c(Q)fY 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER THE 2007 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,000. 3 4 5 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 6 7 SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby authorize the Fire Chief or his 8 designee to sign and submit the 2007 Office of Traffic Safety grant application to the State of 9 California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency in the amount of $116,000. A copy of the 10 grant application is attached as Attachment "A", and incorporated herein by reference. 11 IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII 1 Nv. :1/ / /q/O&:; 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER THE 2007 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,000. 2 3 4 5 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and 6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the 7 day of , 2006, by the following vote, to wit: 8 9 Council Members: NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT AYES 10 ESTRADA 11 LONGVILLE MCGINNIS DERRY 12 13 14 KELLEY 15 JOHNSON 16 MCCAMMACK 17 18 Rachel G. Clark, City Clerk 19 ,2006. The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this day of 20 21 22 Judith Valles, Mayor City of San Bernardino 23 Approved as to form and legal content: 24 25 James F. Penman City Attorney 26 28 2 '\ '/ 'I . I 27 .... r~-'4~,_ FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION LARRY R. PITzER . FIRE CHIEF DOUG DUPREE - FlRE MARSHAL 200 East Third Street. San Bernardino' CA 92410-4889 909.384.5288 . Fax: 909.384.5281 www.sbcity.org '" January ,2006 Christopher J. Murphy, Director Office of Traffic Safety 7000 Franklin Boulevard, Suite 440 Sacramento CA 95823-1899 RE: Proposal Submission-Extrication Equipment Improvement Project Dear Mr. Murphy: On behalf of the San Bernardino City Fire Department, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to apply for funds to improve safety for emergency responders and victims. I am pleased to submit the enclosed grant application for consideration by your agency for advanced rescue equipment. ~'.<..;,,," As required by federal statute, this letter shall serve as documentation that the City of San Bernardino has requested the benefits of the "Extrication Equipment Improvement Project" and accepts the work, goods, and/or services provided through the project. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions or require additional information please call Michael Bilheimer at (909) 384-5286. Sincerely, Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief cc: Mike Conrad, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Deputy Chief Mat Fratus, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Training Officer/Div. Chief Norma Camarena, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Administrative Analyst . EMERGENCY OPERATIONS' FIRE PREVENTION' DISASTER PREPAREDNESS' TRAINING STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY OTS.136 (Rev. 11/05) , I OTS USE ONLY Coversheet for Traffic Safety Proposals Proposal #: Federal Fiscal Year 2007 Coordinator: Program Area: Agency Name: San Bernardino (3610) (Police Dept., Dept. of Health, Engineering Dept., etc.) . Department: Fire Deoartment Proposal Title: Extrication Equipment Improvement Project Proposal Summary: (Summarize project goals and objectives. Maximum 750 characters-about 100 words) San Bernardino City Fire Department's goal is to significantly enhance the safety of victims invovled in transportation related emergencies. In accomplishing this goal, we intend to improve the level of service that we provide through the purchase of new extrication equipment. Thereby increasing the safety of all victims, emergency responders, and improving the survivability of involved victims. The program objectives are as follows: purchase required extrication equipment. provide fire department personnel with auto extrication training, and ensure that newly acquired equipment is readily available to all surrounding agencies. Equipment: (if applicable) Reqnested Funding by Budget Category: 4 Fully Equipped Extrication Systems Pe~nnel: $31,319.59 Travel: $5,600.00 .. ,. Contraetual Services: $0.00 0 Equipment: $70,000.00 0 Other Direct Costs: $9,080.41 Indireet Costs: $0.00 0 0 Al!ency Contact Reauested Fundinl! First Name: Larry Last Name: Pitzer Fiscal Year 1 2007 $116,000.00 Title: Fire Chief (10/1/06 - 9/30107) Address 1: 200 East Third Street Address 2: Fiscal Year 2 2008 $0.00 Address 3: (10/1/07 - 9/30/08) City: San Bernardino State: CA Zip Code: 92410 Fiscal Year 3 2009 $0.00 Phone #: 909-384-5286 Ext.: (10/1/08 - 9/30109) FAX#: 909-384-5281 I:-mail: oitzer lala)sbcirv.ofQ Total SI16,000.00 .... FFY 2007 Proposal - Coversheet Page I SCHEDULE A PROJECT No: ~"'"- I PROJECT DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 ,~' PROJECT TITLE: AGENCY: Extrication Equipment Improvement Project San Bernardino City Fire Department PROPOSED BEGINNING DATE: 10101106 PROPOSED ENDING DATE: 09/30107 PROBLEM STATEMENT The City of San Bernardino provides emergency services to over 200,000 residents in a 64 square mile area. In this service area there is approximately 19 miles of wildland/urban interface areas, a major rail yard, an international airport, a jail, two major mall complexes and four major interstate freeways. City of San Bernardino collision experience over the past three years has been: COLLISION July 1, 2002 - June 30, July 1,2003 - June 30, July 1, 2004 - June 30, TYPE 2003 2004 2005 Traffic Collisions 3142 3330 3371 Fatality Involved 12 27 23 Alcohol Involved 166 , 259 235 . Our statistics indicate that there has been an increase of service calls relating to traffic collisions in the past .' car. The population growth, change in volume and type of routine traffic, new and diverse traffic hazards, and a consistent increase in annual traffic emergencies has impacted our department and the community resources. As our community has continued to develop and modernize, our auto extrication equipment has not. Our highly specialized auto extrication equipment is outdated and thereby significantly less effective on new automobile technology. We strongly believe that by purchasing four sets of "frontline" extrication equipment we will be able to provide a much safer, efficient and effective rescue service to our community and all surrounding areas as part of the "Extrication Equipment Improvement Project." PERFORMANCE MEASURES PROJECT GOALS 1. To reduce the response time for apparatus equipped with extrication equipment by 10% by Mach 31, 2007. 2. To improve the response delivery through the replacement of out-dated and unreliable emergencylrescue equipment by September 30,2007. 3. To increase the overall efficiency and effectiveness of all emergency operations at transportation related emergencies by September 30,2007. PROJECT OBJECTIVES . ""-~ OTS-38b (Rev. 5/05) I SCHEDULE A PROJECT No: PROJECT DESCRIPTION PAGE 2 1. To purchase and place four fully equipped extrication systems in strategic locations within the jurisdiction by March 31, 2007. 2. To train 30 first responders in the use of the new equipment by March 31, 2007. 3. To develop statistical data, training needs, and evaluation of project report by September 30, 2007. Media Obiectives a. To submit press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials to our OTS Regional Coordinator and the OTS Public Information Officer at pio(qlots.ca.gov for approval 5 days prior to the issuance. b. To submit resulting electronic media articles bv 9 a.m. to the OTS Public Information Officer bye-mail at pio(il;ots.ca.gov and OTS Regional Coordinator, or fax printed clips to (916) 262-2960. Include publication name and date the article was published on all clips. c. To use the following standard language in all press, media, and printed materials: "Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration". d. To e-mail theOTSPublicInformationOfficeratpio@ots.ca.l!ov and OTS Regional Coordinator at least one month in advance, a short description of any new traffic safety event or program. METHOD OF PROCEDURE Phase 1- Program Preparation (October 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007) Procurement of all grant funded extrication equipment. Phase 2 - Program Operations & Training (April 1, 2007 through August 31, 2007) Provide training to department personnel. Coordinate with all surrounding fire agencies to demonstrate new response capabilities and develop new mutual aid contacts for this specialized rescue equipment. Phase 3 - Data Gathering & Reporting (Throughout Project Period) Continually evaluate the project goals and objectives. Identify areas that require additional training and compile all pertinent information related to grant funded equipment for a year-end report to be submitted to OTS. METHOD OF Ev ALUATlON Using the data compiled in Phase 3, the project manager will evaluate (I) how well the stated project goals and objectives were accomplished and (2) if all the activities outlined in the "'Method of Procedure" were performed in accordance with the project agreement. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT This program has full support of the San Bernardino City Fire Department. Every effort will be made to continue the activities after the project conclusion. The Mayor and Common Council has endorsed this project I by resolution #2006-XXXX. OTS-3Sb (Rev. 5'05) SCHEDULE B PAGE I DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE PROJECT NO. FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES COST CATEGORY FY-1 FY-2 FY-3 10/112006 10/112007 TOTAL COST thru thru thru TO PROJECT A. PERSONNEL COSTS 9130/2007 9/30/2008 Positions and Salaries $0.00 Overtime (OT) for Auto Extrication Training 9 Fire CaptainlOT Pay Rate $48.4863 $6,982.02 $6.982.02 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 9 Fire Engineer/OT Pay Rate $42.0144 $6,050.74 $6,050.74 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 9 Fire FighterslOT Pay Rate $37.7184 $5,434.45 $5,434.45 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 3 Paramedic-Fire FighterslOT Pay Rate $43.1023 $2,068.91 $2.068.91 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) $0.00 Overtime (OT) for 2007 OTS Summit 2 Fire CaptainlOT Pay Rate $48.4863 $3,878.90 $3,878.90 (5 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) . Annual salary rates for fIre personnel effective $0.00 August 1st-July 31st; rates will increase. $0.00 Employee BenefIts @ 28.28% $6,904.57 $6,904.57 Cate"orv Sub-Total $31,319.59 $0.00 $0.00 $31,319.59 B. TRAVEL EXPENSE OTS Summit Conference "in-state" $2,000.00 52,000.00 (2 fIre personnel x $1,000 travel expense) Auto Extrication Training "in-state" $3,600.00 $3,600.00 (30 fIre personnel x $120 tuition) $0.00 Cate"ory Sub-Total $5,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,600.00 C. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES SO.OO SO.OO $0.00 Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 50.00 OTS-38d (Rev. 11/05) SCHEDULE B PAGE 2 DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE PROJECT NO. FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES COST CATEGORY FY-I FY~2 FY-3 10/1/2006 10/1/2007 TOTAL COST tItru tItru tItru TO PROJECT D. EQUIPMENT 9130/2007 9/30/2008 4 Fully Equipped Extrication Systems $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Category Sub-Total $70,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $70,000.00 E. OTHER DIRECT COSTS Tools & equipment (vehicle stablization $9,080.41 $9,080.41 equipment, power saws, and hand tools) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Category Sub-Total $9,080.41 $0.00 $0.00 $9,080.41 F. INDIRECT COSTS $0.00 Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PROJECT TOTAL $116,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $116,000.00 OTS-38e (Rev. 11/05) SCHEDULE B-1 PROJECT No. I BUDGET NARRATIVE Page 1 PERSONNEL COSTS Personnel cost is for staff to attend the annual OTS Summit and the Auto Extrication Workshop. Personnel cost is based on overtime rate (established annually) and the benefit rate for fire personnel is 28.28%. TRAVEL EXPENSE OTS Summit (in-state) - Travel expenses to attend the annual conference for two fire department personnel. Auto Extrication Workshop (in-state) - Send a minimum of thirty fire department personnel to a regional Auto Extrication Workshop. This training consists of2 - 8 hour days of intensive didactic and manipulative training that includes, rescuer safety, vehicle technology updates, automobile safety systems, rescue techniques, and patient care. COSTRACTUAL SERVICES There will not be any contractual services for this program. EOUIPMENT Add, Replace, or Upgrade (4) Sets of Auto Extrication Equipment - This will better allow our department's emergency response personnel to operate in a safe and timely manner. It shall also increase the overall survivability of trapped victims through more efficient rescue operations. , Each set may include: hydraulic power unites), spreaders, cutters, extension ram(s), hose, related accessories, and high-pressure air bag kit OTHER DIRECT COSTS Tools and equipment need for extrication is vehicle stabilization equipment, power saws, and related hand tools. INDIRECT COSTS None. PROGRAM INCOME There will be no program income generated by this project. OTS-38f(Rev.5/05) ** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY - NOT A PUBLIC DOCUMENT ** RESOLUTION AGENDA ITEM TRACKING FORM ~I Resolution # J-tyOlo ,,{~ Absent t-7 Meeting Date (Date AdOced): Vote: Ayes I-CH')~ Item # Nays Abstain Change to motion to amend original documents 0 Companion Resolutions Null/Void After: days I Resolution # On Attachments: 0 Note on Resolution of attachrnent stored separately: 0 PUBLISH 0 POST 0 RECORDW/COUNTY 0 By: Date Sent to Mayor: \ / I D ,. 0 b Date of Mayor's Signature: \ 1'\ r 0 (" Date of Clerk/CDC Signature: \_ \ )-" c0 Reso. Log Updated: ~ Seal Impressed: 3' / Reso. # on Staff Report ~ Date MemolLetter Sent for Signature: I" Reminder Letter Sent: Date Retumed: 2"d Reminder Letter Sent: Not Returoed: 0 Request for Council Action & Staff Report Attached: Updated Prior Resolutions (Other Than Below): Updated CITY Personnel Folders (6413, 6429, 6433,10584, 10585, 12634): Updated CDC Personnel Folders (5557): Updated Traffic Folders (3985, 8234, 655, 92-389): / N.7-= By ~ No By ~ NOZ By~ No ~y~ No~ By~ Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Copies Distributed to: Animal Control 0 EDA 0 Information Services 0 City Administrator g;/ Facilities ~. Parks & Recreation 0 City Attorney Finance ~ Police Department 0 Code Compliance 0 Fire Department Public Services 0 Development Services 0 Human Resources 0 Water Department 0 Others: Notes: / Ready to File: ~ Date: I ,,\ '7 ' b 0 Revised 12/18/03