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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-332
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 FY 2005 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY
GRANT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby authorize the Fire Chief or his
designee to sign and submit the on-line grant application to the Department of Homeland Security
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Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2005 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Program. A copy of the on-line grant application is attached as Attachment "A", and incorporated
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
2 TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER THE FY 2005 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY
GRANT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL
3 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and
Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j oint regular meeting thereof, held on the
3rd
day of October
, 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
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Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
ESTRADA x
LONGVILLE x
MCGINNIS x
DERRY x
KELLEY x
JOHNSON x
MCCAMMACK x
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The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ~ ~ of October ,2005.
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Approved as to form
and legal content:
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James F. Penman,
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Entire Application
Pre parer Information
Prefix
First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Organization Name
Address 1
City
State
Zip
Business Phone
Home Phone
Mobile Phone/Pager
Email
Preparer Information
Ms,
Norma
Camarena
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino
California
92410 - 4889
909-384-5388 Ex!. 1129
909-384-5388
camarena_no@sbcity.org
. Is there a grant-writing fee associated with
the preparation of this request?
If you answered yes above, what is the fee? $
No
. Are you the person to be contacted on matters involving this application? Yes
If yes, please specify: Alternate Contact
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. Title
Prefix
. First Name
Middle Initial
. Last Name
. Business Phone
.Home Phone
Mobile Phone/Pager
Fax
.Email
. Title
Prefix
. First Name
Middle Initial
. Last Name
. Business Phone
.Home Phone
Mobile Phone/Pager
Fax
.Email
Primary Contact Information
Fire Chief
Mr.
Larry
R
Pitzer
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5286 Ext.
909-384-5281
pitzer Ja@sbcity.org
Alternate Contact Information
Fire Marshal/Division Chief
Mr.
Doug
Dupree
909-384-5388 Ext.
909-384-5388 Ext.
909-384-5281
dupree _ do@sbcity.org
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. Type of bank account
. Bank routing number - 9 dicit number on the bottom left hand 121000248
comer of your check
'Your account number
Additional Information
. This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any
other grant program for the same purpose for which you are
applying for this grant?
. This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any
other grant program regardless of purpose?
. Is the applicant delinquent on any federal debt?
If you answered yes to any of the additional questions above,
please provide an explanation in the space provided below:
We have been awarded and accepted a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to develop and
implement a Metropolitan Medical Resonpse System. Also, we've been awarded the 2003 Assistance to
Firefighters grant program and has been combined with the 2004 grant, award number is EMW-2003-FG-11600.
. Organization Name
. Type of Applicant
If other, please enter the type of Applicant
. Are you a Fire Department?
If yes, what type of department do you represent?
If you answered combination, above,
what is the percentage of career members in your organization?
. Are you a non-fire based EMS?
. Type of community served?
. Emoloyer Identification Number
. What is your DUNS Number?
Headquarters Physical Address
. Physical Address 1
Physical Address 2
. City
. State
'Zip
Mailing Address
. Mailing Address1
Mailing Address2
. City
. State
'Zip
Account information
City of San Bernardino Fire Department
Fire Department
Yes
Career
No
Urban
95-6000772
143532153
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino
California
92410 - 4889
200 East Third Street
San Bernardino
Califomia
92410 - 4889
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Yes
No
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. 1. Select one of the choices listed below. You can apply for a maximum of 3 projects within an activity.
(If you modify your selection, you will lose data entared under the original activity.)
Program Name
Fire Prevention and Safety
Request Details
The number of projects and cost for the activity Fire Prevention and Safety are listed in the table below.
Activity
Fire Prevention and Safety
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Number of Projects
3
Total Cost
$ 85,000
*1. Project
*If you selected other, above, please specify
Project Information
Arson Detection/Prevention
*2. Who is the target audience for the planned project?
*3. What is your estimated size of the target audience?
. How was this target audience determined?
Briefly describe method used (required if selected other
than "None of the above" above)
*4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (I.e. Fire
Departments, community organizations or
national/state/localorganizations)
If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify
the partner(s):
Other Parents and
all children
75000
Informal Assessment
2000 San Bernardino Census
Yes
The San Bemardino City Police Department, San
Bernardino City School District, San Bemardino
County Behavioral and Mental Health Department,
San Bernardino Juvenile Probation Department,
San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney,
and San Bernardino County Social Services.
*5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this
program after the grant year?
*6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects Yes
impact on the community?
If you answered Yes to question 6 above, please specify: Evaluation of the project's impact will come directly
Yes
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from the San Bernardino Arson Task Force
(SBA TF) participants evaluations. This will be
measured through increased multi-agency
involvement on more investigations, case reviews,
filings, and prosecutions. In addition, training and
providing equipment to SBATF participants will be
used to investigate problem areas, in an effort to
apprehend arsonists, and/or deter criminal fire
activities.
*7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project:
The purpose of the San Bernardino Arson Task Force is to coordinate investigative efforts and utilize available
resources with other agencies. The primary agencies include San Bernardino City Fire Department, San
Bernardino City Police Department, District Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives. By combing the skills and expertise this will improve the investigative efficiency on fire arson cases.
The goals and objectives of the program is to deter arson through education, increase arson awareness
(through visible multi-agency efforts on routine and high profile fire arson investigations), increase the initiation
and disposition of fire arson investigations, this includes increasing more district attorney case reviews and
subsequent prosecutions.
*8. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you
are proposing:
As a member of the San Bernardino City Fire Department for 17 years, I've been involved in collaborative
efforts. My current position, Fire Captain, for the Arson Investigation Unit include the supervision of daily
operations, coordinating investigative efforts within the unit and outside agencies. The unit is made up of an
arson K-9 team and firefighters that are specially trained in the investigation of arson fires. The unit is one of the
primary agencies responsible in forming the East Valley Investigators Network, which provides networking and
training opportunities for area fire and bomb investigators. Recently, we entered into an agreement with the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive to provide Fire-Arson Investigation services within its
operational jurisdiction.
Budget Item
*Item Survelliance Cameras
*Select Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units 2 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
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c1arilialllon on the COllI (I.e. personnel co.ts: To be utilized in areas experiencing increased fire activity to
IllIIl1ber of ~ or rnMlIng COllI: number apprehend arson suspects and deter arson activity.
of rneelingaIdayslelIendeeI), Budget juallfteatlon
should be included in the project naR1llive.
Budget Item
*Item Flashlights
*SeIect Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
* Cost per unit
10 (Whole number only)
$ 100 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
The space to the lithl can be UHd to provide further
c1arlftc8tlon on the COllI (I.e. personnel co.ts: To be provided to arson task force members for use on fire arson
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number of houl'llratelstatf; or meeting costs: number investigations.
of rMetlngsIday8ldIlndeeI). Budget justification
should be Included In the project narrative.
Budget Item
*Item Fire and Law Enforcement education
*Select Object Class Personnel
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units 4 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $1000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
The epece to the right can be uaed to provide further
clarificallon on the COIlS (I.e. personnel COIlS:
number of ~ or rneetlng costs: number
of mMtIngs/day8latIelldeel). Budget jualiflcalion
Ihould be included in the project narrative.
Education and training will include basic and advanced training
relative to all aspects of fire arson investigation. Including fire death
investigation classes and serial arson investigations.
Budget Item
*Item
Overtime cost
*Select Object Class Personnel
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units 6 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
The space to the right can be uHd to provide further
darlflcation on the costs (I.e. personnel colts: Personnel overtime costs associated with attendance during basic
number of houl$/ratelllaff; or meeting COlts: number and advanced fire-arson-bomb investigations.
of meetingaldaya/8It8ndeeI). Budget julliflcalion
should be Induded in the projed narrative.
Budget Item
*Item Video tape recorders
*Select Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
1 (Whole number only)
$ 1500 (Whole dollar amounts only)
* Cost per unit
Description
The space to the right can be used to provide further
cIlIrlfloation on the COlla (i... personnel costs:
number of hoursIratelatalf; or meeting costs: number
of rMetlngaldeyaI.......). Budgetjuatiflcltlon
should be included In the proJed nalT8live.
To be utilized by arson task force memebers on fire-arson
investigations, survelliance, and training.
Budget Item
*Item Audio Tape recorders
*Select Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units 4 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 125 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
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clarilicetlon on the CClItB (I... peI'IOnIl8I costs:
number of hoursIr8lIIIlta1f; or meeting costs: number
of meellnglldllyslettendeel). Budget justlflcetlon
should be included In the project nanative.
To be utilized by arson task force members. At least two recorders
will be desk recorders capable of recording interviews from a
telephone.
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*1. Project
*If you selected other, above, please specify
Project Information
Juvenile Firesetter Program
*2. Who is the target audience for the planned project?
Children under 14
Other Parents and
all children
*3. What is your estimated size of the target audience?
75000
. How was this target audience determined?
Informal Assessment
Briefly describe method used (required if selected other
than "None of the above" above)
*4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (Le. Fire
Departments, community organizations or
national/state/local organizations)
Projected student population and referrals.
Yes
If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify
the partner(s):
San Bernardino City Police Department, San
Bernardino County Juvenile District Attorney's
Office, San Bernardino County Behavioral Health,
San Bernardino Juvenile Probation and Social
Services.
*5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this
program after the grant year?
Yes
*6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects Yes
impact on the community?
If you answered Yes to question 6 above, please specify: The first year of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program
(JFSP) will focus on the development and
implementation. The second year will focus on the
JFSP improvement and long-term maintenance.
Monitoring the effectiveness and progress of the
Juvenile Fire Setter Program will be evaluated on a
monthly and annual basis. The program will have
achievable goals and will base its initial success on
the number of contacts, either through scheduled
educational opportunities, referral, emergent or
non-emergent intervention.
*7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project:
The San Bemardino City Fire Department Juvenile Fire Setter Program will consist of three basic components:
Education, Intervention, and Law Enforcement. Education and training will be provided for collaborative
participants, which will focus on need, awareness, and importance of forming an efficient program. Intervention
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will include a simple referral system, which will refer juveniles and their parents to appropriate collaborative
agencies for appropriate disposition. Law Enforcement service will involve the Juvenile District Attomey's Office
and Juvenile Probation.
*8. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you
are proposing:
As a member of the San Bemardino City Fire Department for 17 years, I've been involved in collaborative
efforts. My current position, Fire Captain, for the Arson Investigation Unit include the supervision of daily
operations, coordinating investigative efforts within the unit and outside agencies. The unit is made up of an
arson K-9 team and firefighters that are specially trained in the investigation of arson fires. The unit is one of the
primary agencies responsible in forming the East Valley Investigators Network, which provides networking and
training opportunities for area fire and bomb investigators. Recently, we entered into an agreement with the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive to provide Fire-Arson Investigation services within its
operational jurisdiction.
Budget Item
*Item Expert Speaker
*Select Object Class Contractual
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
* Cost per unit
Description
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number of hoursll'lllelataff; or meeting 00118: number Williams.
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should be Included In the project narrative.
1 (Whole number only)
$ 3000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Budget Item
*Item Brochures/Surveys/Referral Forms
*Select Object Class Supplies
If you selected other above, please specify Printing
* Number of units 3000 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 1 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
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clarIIlcalIon on the 00IlII (i... personnel cons:
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Funding is requested for printing forms, stationary, office supplies
relative to marketing and educating the public about the Juvenile
Fire Setter Program.
Budget Item
*Item Venue
*Select Object Class Contractual
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
* Cost per unit
1 (Whole number only)
$ 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
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clarlfk:alIon on the ooeta (I.e. personnel cons:
number of houtIIralltIatlltr; or IIIMling c:osla: number
Venue for expert speaker presentation. Appropriately sized venue to
host well known speaker for presentation to various fire and law
enforcement agencies, behavioral health, and social service
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of meetingaldayslatlendeel). Budget justification
should be induded in the project narrative.
professionals.
Budget Item
*Item
Fire and Law Enforcement Education
*Select Object Class Other
If you selected other above, please specify Training
* Number of units 4 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 1000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
The space to the right can be used to provide further
cIarI1lcation on the costs (I.e. personnel costs: Education and training courses relative to juvenile fire setting
number of l1olnIrIIWatd; Of ITIMtIng costs: number activity, behavior, and improving the service of the program.
of meetingaldays/8ltend8el). Budget Jusliflcatlon
should be induded In the projeCt narrative.
Budget Item
*Item
Personnel Overtime Cost
*Select Object Class Personnel
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units 6 (Whole number only)
* Cost per unit $ 1500 (Whole dollar amounts only)
Description
The space to the right can be used to provide further
darification on the COlts (i.e. personnel costs: Overtime cost for fire personnel to attend specialized training
number of hoursll'8lellllllff: or meeting costs: number associated with the Juvenile Fire Setter Program.
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should be induded in the projed narrative.
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*1 . Project
*If you selected other, above, please specify
Project Information
PropslTrailers/Safety Village
*2. Who is the target audience for the planned project?
Children under 14
Adults over 65
*3. What is your estimated size of the target audience?
73000
Formal Assessment
* How was this target audience determined?
Briefly describe method used (required if selected other
than "None of the above" above)
*4. Does your proposal include partnerships? (I.e. Fire
Departments, community organizations or
national/state/local organizations)
2000 San Bernardino Census
Yes
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If you answered Yes to question 4 above, please specify San Manuel Tribal and Confire Agency
the partner(s):
*5. Is it the applicant's intention to continue delivering this
program after the grant year?
*6. Will your organization periodically evaluate the projects Yes
impact on the community?
Yes
If you answered Yes to question 6 above, please specify: The department will conduct program surveys after
presentations to "target audiences," in order to
evaluate project impact within our community.
*7. In the space provided below, please provide a brief synopsis of the proposed project:
The San Bemardino City Fire Department Fire Prevention and Safety Program consists of the Public Education
Officer making oral presentations to further reinforce leaming fire safety. The department's medic engines and
suppression personnel are scheduled to conduct a .show and tell" of fire equipment. The San Bemardino City
Fire Department recognizes that audience interest during a presentation increases when medic engines and/or
other fire equipment are part of the program. If our department is able to obtain the Fire Safety House and
Freddie the Fire Truck robot, we will capitalize on the interest generated by these teaching tools and implement
them into the existing Fire Prevention and Safety Program. Our department believes "hands-on" and interactive
teaching tools are invaluable.
*8. In the space provided below, please explain the experience you have in managing the type of project you
are proposing:
As the San Bemardino City Fire Department's Public Education Officer, I previously served as a Police
Dispatcher training officer for 5 years. The police-training program required that I instruct individuals, provide
"hands-on" drills to insure trainees understood and learned the required material. I maintained evaluation reports
on students to chart their progression, evaluate training tools, lessons, and success rates. The police-training
program is similar to this proposed project, in that I am familiar with formulating lesson plans, maintaining
evaluation surveys, and synthesizing information to adjust lesson plans in order to maximize teaching
opportunities. In addition, I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of California,
Riverside.
Budget Item
*Item Fire Safety House
*Select Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
* Cost per unit
Description
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$ 43000 (Whole dollar amounts only)
The Fire Safety Trailer, will have a mock kitchen, living room, and
bedroom. Also, a smoke generating machine enables educators to
demonstrate to target audiences what to do in case of a fire.
Budget Item
*Item Freddie the Fire Truck Robot
*Select Object Class Equipment
If you selected other above, please specify
* Number of units
* Cost per unit
1 (Whole number only)
$ 7000 (WhoIa dollar amounts only)
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The remote-controlled robot is an interactive teaching tool that
allows educators to speak for the robot and deliver lesson plans.
Children interact with the robot, which increases success rates in
teaching fire prevention lessons.
Budget Obiect Class
a. Personnel
b. Fringe Benefits
c. Travel
d. Equipment
e. Supplies
f. Contractual
g. Construction
h. Other
i. Indirect Charges
Indirect Cost Details
Agency Indirect Cost Agreement with
Indirect Cost Rate
Agreement Summary
Federal Share
Total Budget
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Narrative Statement
Project Description
Please provide your narrative statement in the space provided below:
The San Bemardino City Fire Department is applying for three project areas that will benefit the community in
recognizing and educating the community in preventing at risk groups. This application will address the following
areas 1) Arson Detection/Prevention Village (referred to as the San Bemardino Arson Task Force), 2) Juvenile
Fire Setter Program, and 3) PropslTrailers/Safety Village (referred to as the Fire Prevention Education
Program).
ARSON DETECTION/PREVENTION VILLAGE (REFERRED TO AS THE SAN BERNARDINO ARSON TASK
FORCE):
The San Bemardino Arson Task Force (SBA TF) is charged with determining the cause and origin of all
suspicious fires. The concept of the SBA TF is to coordinate investigative efforts and to utilize and share much
needed resources with other agencies, to improve the investigative efficiency on fire-arson investigation cases,
within the City of San Bemardino. The city's Arson Unit oversees the coordinated efforts of the SBA TF and is
responsible for assuring that fires and arson cases are investigated as thoroughly as resources allow. The total
amount requested for the SBA TF is $15,000. The program will fund the purchase of surveillance cameras,
flashlights, tape recorders, provide training and education to fire and law enforcement personnel, and personnel
overtime cost.
REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT:
In 2002 the City of San Bemardino experienced 11 fire fatalities. In 2003 the City experienced 9 fire fatalities. In
2004, the City experienced 1 fire fatality. The current year (2005), the City of San Bemardino has experienced 4
fire fatalities, to date.
On average, the City of San Bemardino Fire Department (SBFD) responds to over 3,500 fire calls, each year.
The percentage of fires that are determined to be arson is significantly higher than the national average. The
City's high arson and fatality rates demand the need for significant assistance from additional fire and law
enforcement investigators, detectives, and prosecutors.
The SBFD and its Arson Unit has the responsibility to investigate all fires and arson incidents within the City of
San Bernardino. Currently, there is only one full-time investigator who is also the Arson Unit Captain, which is
responsible for the supervision and administration of the Arson Unit. There are 6 shift Investigators, which assist
on investigations on a limited basis. Due to the lack of personnel, the SBFD Arson Unit is unable to initiate or
thoroughly investigate hundreds of fires each year.
On October 1, 2004, the Arson Unit established the SBA TF in an effort to provide thorough investigations on
more cases. SBATF consists of a police detective from the City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD),
an assigned special agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and an assigned
arson deputy district attomey.
Although, the establishment of the SBA TF has provided some improvement in the area of communication and
multi-agency involvement on routine investigations and high profile cases, the absence or lack of funds to
provide training and equipping task force members has had a negative impact on the progress of the SBATF.
The negative impact comes from the lack of basic and advanced training and overtime funding for task force
members, as well as the lack of some equipment. The possibility of losing a detective due to lack of training and
overtime cost is detrimental to the progress made by the SBA TF to provide a minimal level of service to its
citizens. In addition, the assigned Arson Prosecutor from the District Attomey's Office is in need of basic and
advanced training, as well as some basic equipment to respond and provide guidance on arson fires. Training
opportunities will educate the assigned SBPD Detective and Arson Prosecutor, in the area of arson cases, which
should in return increase arson case reviews, filings, and prosecutions, as a result of increased thorough
investigations.
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Success of the SBA TF will be measured through increased multi-agency involvement on more investigations,
case reviews, filings, and prosecutions. This will be identified through providing basic and advanced training to
law enforcement and fire personnel, which will improve fire scene investigations and coordination on high profile,
multi- agency fire investigations. Success will be determined by providing necessary equipment to SBATF
members to appropriately complete investigations. Success will be achieved as a result of having SBATF
members trained and equipped with the basic tools to provide essential investigative services to the City of San
Bernardino
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET AUDIENCE:
The concept of the SBA TF is to coordinate investigative efforts and utilize available resources with other
agencies, to improve the investigative efficiency on fire arson investigation cases, within the City of San
Bernardino.
The goals and objectives of the SBA TF include coordinated efforts of various agencies to deter arson through
education, awareness, investigation, prosecution and other appropriate disposition. The primary agencies
include the SBFD, SBPD, District Attomey's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
Explosives. The SBFD and the Arson Investigation Unit is generally responsible for maintaining the operations
and logistics ofthe SBATF.
The ability of multi-agencies to successfully work on routine and high profile fire arson investigations, on fire
scenes, as well on fOllow-up investigations, is extremely valuable for the goals and objectives of the SBA TF.
Collaborated efforts visibly demonstrate the city's determination to thoroughly investigate criminal fires. The
communities increased awareness of the SBA TF and its determination to thoroughly investigate more fires with
multi-agencies will deter some individuals from committing arson and other criminal fires.
The goal of saving lives and property will be achieved from high profile multi-agency visibility, case reviews,
filings and prosecutions. Thus, instilling the confidence of the public that their community is as safe as possible,
with the resources available.
Equipment such as surveillance cameras will be used to investigate problem areas, in an effort to apprehend
arsonists, and/or deter criminal fire activity.
EXPLANATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS THAT WOULD ENHANCE THE
DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE SAN BERNARDI ON ARSON TASK FORCE (SBATF):
The purpose of the San Bemardino Arson Task Force is to provide a conceptual framework and to bring about a
close, continuous cooperation and the coordination necessary to establish a system for the prevention and
control of arson fires in the City of San Bemardino. The task force members are represented by the public and
private sector. These partnerships hope to raise awareness in local communities and combat arson activities.
The City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) will conduct, participate, or assist on fire-arson
investigations. They will provide available resources and assist any agency in the SBATF, as necessary. The
current detective has a sincere interest in conducting arson investigations, but needs basic and advanced
training classes to be covered.
The San Bemardino County District Attorney has assigned an arson prosecutor that will improve his/her
knowledge and expertise in the area of arson. Thus, increasing the knowledge that more arson cases should
and can be prosecuted successfully. The current prosecutor has a sincere interest in prosecuting arson, but
requires additional fire related training and education.
THE COSTS OF THE SBATF COMPARED WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE SBATF:
The initial cost for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the basic needs of the SBA TF are minimal
compared to the long-term benefits. The initial cost is limited to training costs and equipment. The cost to cover
training for agency participants will provide long-term identification, awareness, and knowledge of the
seriousness of the arson problem within the City of San Bernardino.
The cost for training and equipment is extremely minimal compared to the improved level of service that will be
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provided to the public. Improved service results from educating and equipping more professionals on proper fire
investigation techniques, case reviews and knowledge on how to appropriately close cases, more frequently.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAM BE SUSTAINED AFTER THE GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD? :
The SBATF should be strengthened through increased involvement on fire investigations, as a result of
increased training and expertise. The increased networking that will take place during these training
opportunities on multi-agency fire scenes and meetings will create and inspire progress through its
achievements on scene, through final disposition.
DESCRIBE THE NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Currently, there are no other sources to provide essential funds for training and equipment as identified within
this grant application.
THE SBFD-ARSON UNIT TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF SIMILAR PROJECTS:
Collaborative efforts and networking are the key ingredients for success. The SBFD has demonstrated its ability
and inspiration to develop progressive, innovative and inspirational relationships, and collaboration with several
government agencies and private entities. These collaborative efforts have directly benefited the community
through improved service and education.
In July 2000, the SBFD Arson Unit obtained an Arson Canine Scholarship and vehicle through State Farm
Insurance and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In retum, the SBFD agreed to provide Arson Canine
services to five other fire departments within the county, including the County of San Bernardino Fire
Department. Additionally, the five fire departments agreed to assist with the maintenance costs ofthe program.
The SBFD satisfied the 5-year commitment and recently received funding for another 5 years.
Also, the SBFD was instrumental in establishing the East Valley Investigators Network. This group consists of
local area fire and law enforcement agencies, which network and provide training to improve fire and bomb
investigations, while combating the crime of arson.
JUVENILE FIRE SETTER PROGRAM:
The Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) is designed to reach at risk individuals that have been identified to
have fire setting behavior. The Juvenile Fire Setter Program provides the community with a program, in which
juveniles involved in fire setting, are evaluated, educated, and redirected at no cost to the individual's family.
Also, this program provides the means to reduce the number of juvenile set fires and to refer chronic offenders
to the appropriate psychological health care professionals for further care. The purpose of this program is to
reduce the number of juvenile related fires by interrupting the fire setting behavior of identified juvenile fire
setters. Fire is requesting $20,000 to fund this program. The program will fund educational brochures, personnel
costs, fire and law enforcement education, venue for speaker, and an outside expert, Dr. Dian Williams, to
educate our fire personnel and outside agencies on identifying and intervening with juvenile fire setters.
REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT:
As a Fire Investigator for over 11 years, I have personally experienced many cases where lack of appropriate
intervention and services for juvenile fire setting behavior had a detrimental impact. The following are only a
small fraction of the numerous cases/incidents that the San Bernardino City Fire Department (SBFD) has
responded to:
Case #1: Two identified self-admitted adolescent fire setters who progressed to serial arsonists. The subjects,
who are now adults, served jail and prison time for arson. Subject (1) was also involved with drugs and gangs.
Subject (2) had a history of adolescent sexual abuse.
Case #2: An adolescent continued with his fire behavior and activity, which escalated from playing with matches
and lighters to burning buildings. Also, the child was diagnosed with ADHD, living conditions were very poor and
his mother was dying of cancer.
Case #3: Two children ages 2 and 4 years old were left at home with their 13 year-old sister, when a fire
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engulfed the children's bedroom. The 2 and 4 year-old children died in the fire. No operable smoke detectors
were located within the residence. Arson Investigators determined that children playing with smoking
materials/butane lighter most likely caused the fire. Information revealed by affected parties indicated that the
same children had a history of fire setting. In addition, neighbors indicated that the children lacked appropriate
supervision. Smoking materials were found throughout the household.
Case #4: Two children and an adult died after a Christmas tree caught fire near a fireplace. Information revealed
that some of the children were starting the fireplace without permission or supervision.
Case #5: A teenage juvenile is placed on probation, after starting several fires at his home. The mother of the
juvenile requested assistance, after the fires became more frequent and the juvenile attacked her and her
bedroom door with a knife.
Case #6: A teenage boy intentionally sets fire to church property. The juvenile was determined to be the younger
brother of an adult male who was arrested and convicted of arson at the same church, which caused over $1
million dollars in damage.
Case #7: An adolescent burned furniture within their residences, which transcended to escalated threats of
blowing up his school and physical threats of killing his mother with a knife.
Unfortunately, these are only a very few of the numerous and similar incidents, which are reported and not
reported in the City of San Bernardino. Juvenile fire setting/behavior is a primary cause of fires in the City of San
Bernardino, as well as across the nation.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the United States Fire Administration (USFA),
most children experience interest in fire between the ages of three to five. According to the USFA, the leading
cause of child fire deaths under the age of five is fires set by children also under the age of five. Additionally, 81
% of juveniles who set fires, will continue to do so without proper intervention. The problem only begins at this
age. As children age and grow, so do their fires!
Severe ramifications for not progressively addressing the problem of juvenile fire setting behavior in any
community include:
*Dangerous and deadly fire activity continues.
*Risk factor increases without intervention.
*Children and juveniles set larger and more dangerous fires.
*Behavior escalates and transcends into other criminal and dangerous behavior.
*It is documented that many serial murderers, including infamous serial killer Jeffery
Dahmer, who had a history of adolescent fire setting.
Juvenile fire setting behavior is not prejudicial and can effect any household in any community. Studies have
shown that the majority of normal children are interested in fire and near1y most have engaged in fire play
(Eileen Garry-Juvenile Fire Setting: Juvenile Offender Magazine).
Social workers across the nation have indicated that younger children exposed to sexual abuse will frequently
have a history of fire setting behavior. Maureen Whelan, SSP with the San Bernardino County (PERK) program
indicated that there is a high correlation between child fire setting and sexual acting out.
Mental Health Institute (Journal of Personality Assessment-8-96) reported that the pathology associated with
juvenile fire setting and is not merely a behavioral disorder, but often indicative of feelings of distress, alienation,
depression and thought disorder. This inner turmoil may aggravate the fire setting itself. Thus, a comprehensive
treatment approach may be necessary.
The SBFD is often the first contact for juvenile fire setting activity. Thus, the implementation of an efficient
program to mitigate a fire setting problem at first contact, or through education, will save lives and property,
before the next contact is the result of a tragic fire!
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT AND HOW GOALS ARE MEASURED:
The first year of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program (JFSP) will focus on the development and implementation. The
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second year will focus on JFSP improvement and long-term maintenance. Monitoring the effectiveness and
progress of the Juvenile Fire Setter Program will be evaluated on a monthly and annual basis. The program will
have achievable goals and will base its initial success on the number of contacts, either through scheduled
educational opportunities, referral, emergent or non-emergent intervention.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET AUDIENCE AND
HOW THE APPLICANT WILL CARRY OUT THE PLAN:
The first year of the program will consist of meetings with all collaborative participants to coordinate efforts and
logistics for the development of an efficient JFSP. The strength of the JFSP will come from networking with
collaborative agencies to assure efficiency and progress of the JFSP. The JFSP will consist of three basic
components: Education, Intervention, and Law Enforcement. The three components and its methods that will be
used to reach the public need to be delivered through:
Education: Provided by the SBFD and coordinated through its Public Education Officer, safety and non-safety
personnel. Scheduled and non-scheduled educational opportunities will be offered to juveniles and their
parents/guardians through schools, open houses, and other public events.
Intervention: A simple referral system will be in place to appropriately refer juveniles and their parents/guardians
to appropriate collaborative agencies or professional(s). An agreed upon JFSP referral form will be utilized by
the SBFD and appropriate agencies. It will be the goal of the JFSP to seek appropriate disposition, through
appropriate referral, whether the need for disposition is through education, intervention/referral, or law
enforcement procedures.
Law Enforcement Service: The juvenile system is designed to correct illegal activity through discipline. The
juvenile system often handles juvenile issues through Juvenile Probation and the Juvenile District Attomey's
Office. Other agencies that enforce laws related to criminal fires include the City of San Bernardino Fire
Department and City of San Bernardino Police Department. All the aforementioned agencies will have direct
influence in addressing juvenile fire setters.
EXPLANATION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS OR GROUPS THAT WOULD ENHANCE THE
DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE JFP:
Collaborative efforts and networking are the key and inspirational ingredients for any successful program. The
SBFD will work with the following agencies/entities to establish and maintain the JFP:
City of San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD): The SBPD "IMPACr Team provides critical follow-up and
home visit services to juveniles on probation. IMPACT team members consist of a Probation Officer and a SBPD
Officer, which team up to reduce juvenile criminal recidivism. The SBFD has successively and worked with the
SBPD and "IMPACT' Team, in the past.
City of San Bernardino School District: Pre-schools and Child Development Programs can identify children in
immediate need for scheduled JFSP education and training classes, while providing valuable input on other
appropriate education. The SBFD has provided fire safety education to all upper grade levels.
San Bemardino County Behavioral and Mental Health Department: Can provide essential professional
psychological/ psychiatric and mental health, through referrals.
San Bemardino County Juvenile Probation Department: Can provide valuable information related to juveniles on
probation for starting fires, which can have a direct influence on the prevention and intervention of juvenile fire
setters.
San Bernardino County Juvenile District Attomey: Can provide mandatory fire safety classes as terms of
probation of juveniles on probation for fire offenses. Additionally, can provide legal updates regarding children
and parental responsibility. The SBFD has successfully worked with this agency on criminal and non-criminal
cases in the recently.
San Bernardino County Social Services: Can provide training and services related to children affected by
detrimental living conditions. This agency has provided child neglect reporting training to all SBFD personnel.
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Private Entities: Dr. Dian Williams, an expert in the field of fire setting behavior of juveniles and adults has
offered to provide training through a speaking engagement. Dr. Williams has stated that she will offer technical
assistance relative to establishing the JFSP, free of charge. Dr. Williams speaking engagement will be offered to
all collaborative agencies and professionals who work in public safety. Dr. Williams is one of three fellow profiles
recognized by the FBI. Her presentation of fire setting behavior is directed at identifying and intervening juvenile
fire setters.
THE COSTS OF THE JFSP COMPARED WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE JFSP:
The costs for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the JFSP are minimal compared to the long-term
benefits. The initial cost is limited to training costs, office supplies, forms, and educational materials. The cost to
cover training for agency participants will provide long-term identification and awareness of the seriousness of
the juvenile setter problem within the City of San Bernardino, as well as the nation. Covering the cost for any
training, such as Dr. Dian Williams presentation on the real and dark life of juvenile and adult fire setting
behavior/activity to collaborative agencies, should inspire collaborative agencies to work together to establish a
strong JFSP, for the long-term.
The cost for training is extremely minimal compared to the improved level of service that will be provided to the
public. Improved service comes from educating more professionals on proper identification and disposition of
juvenile setters, in order to save more lives and property.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAM BE SUSTAINED AFTER THE GRANT PERFORMANCE PERIOD? :
The initial costs to establish and implement the JFSP will provide the majority of the cost to maintain an efficient
program for the long-term. Continued program objectives and costs should be easily achieved through current
agencies and personnel. As more agencies become involved, more opportunities for training should become
available. Money for additional and update training may be easier attained through the increased awareness of
the juvenile fire setter problem and the established JFSP.
DESCRIBE THE NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Currently, there are no other sources to establish this needed program.
THE SBFD TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF SIMILAR PROJECTS:
The SBFD coordinates and conducts public education presentations upon request. Requests often come from
schools and result in positive feedback from teachers and students. The annual Fire Prevention Open House at
the SBFD generally entertains 1,500 to 2,000 guests of various backgrounds.
Collaborative efforts and networking are the key ingredients for success. The SBFD has demonstrated its ability
and inspiration to develop progressive, innovative, and inspirational relationships and collaboration with several
government agencies and private entities. These collaborative efforts have directly benefited the community
through improved service and education. As an example, in July 2000, the SBFD Arson Unit obtained an Arson
Canine Scholarship and vehicle through State Farm Insurance and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The
total worth of assistance was approximately $60,000. In return, the SBFD agreed to provide Arson Canine
service to the five other fire departments within the county, including the County of San Bernardino Fire
Department. Additionally, the five fire departments agreed to assist with the maintenance costs of the program.
The SBCFD has a minimum 5 years commitment to this program, which resulted in a very successful
partnership. This program recently received funding for another 5 years.
The SBFD also was instrumental in establishing the East Valley Investigators Network. This group consists of
local area fire and law enforcement agencies, which network and provide training to improve fire and bomb
investigations, while combating the crime of arson.
The SBFD also recently formed the San Bernardino City Arson Task Force, which includes the SBPD, District
Attomey's Office, and A TF.
PROPSITRAILERS/SAFETY VILLAGE (REFERRED TO AS THE FIRE PREVENTION EDUCATION
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The Fire Prevention Education Program objectives are to provide the community with information and tools on to
prevent fire hazards. All presentations focus on fire facts obtained from the United States Fire Administration,
the National Fire Protection Association, the California State Office of Emergency Services, and other teaching
resources. The total amount requested for this program is $50,000 to purchase a fire safety house (mobile) and
a "Freddie the Fire Truck" robot that will be used at the department's annual Fire Prevention Open House and
public events throughout the year.
REASONING REGARDING THE TARGETED AUDIENCE(S) AS SUPPORTED WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT:
Education is a powerful tool in preventing fires and saving lives, for "at risk" groups. The proposed Scotty's Fire
Safety House and the fully animated Freddie the Fire Truck robot, targets audiences from the very young to the
elderly and those with disabilities. With a Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot, we believe the
City of San Bernardino Fire Department will make an impact on citizens of all ages and help them understand
the importance of fire safety, and what precautions and safety measures they need to practice.
Statistics state that injuries are the number-one health risk for kids ages 14 and under. Every year, unintentional
injuries kill more than 6,000 children, with another 120,000 seriously injured or permanently disabled by fires,
burns, traffic injuries, and more. At the opposite end of the age spectrum, those 65 years and older are at-risk for
fire-related injuries.
According to a 2001 U.S.FA study, "As a natural result of the ag-ing process, older adults present unique
challenges in the fields of fire protection, preven-tion, and safety. Changes associated with the aging process
predispose older adults to ignite a fire yet, at the same time, reduce their chances of surviving it." With proper
education, many serious, fire-related injuries and accidents may be prevented within these identified "at risk"
groups.
Within the City of San Bernardino, children 14 years and under comprise approximately 22% of our population.
Residents 65 years and older make-up approximately 8.5% of our population. Grant approval for the Fire Safety
House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot enables greater opportunities for educational outreach to our identified
"at-risk" groups.
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROJECT/MEASURABLE GOALS:
City of San Bernardino Fire Department will evaluate the effectiveness of using the Fire Safety House and
Freddie the Fire Truck robot through a post-presentation survey form. Prior to the fire prevention and safety
presentation, the presenter will ask audiences questions to determine pre-presentation knowledge. After the
presentation, the audience will complete a short survey questionnaire to measure if an increase in knowledge
occurred. The Public Education Officer will retain survey results. Our goal is a 20% increase in knowledge
following fire prevention and safety presentations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/METHODS TO BE USED TO REACH THE TARGET
AUDIENCE:
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department will be visiting schools with the Fire Safety House and Freddie the
Fire Truck robot to enhance, expand, and supplement our current fire prevention program, which targets over
58,000 students citywide. There are 3 hospitals within our area and we plan to have the Fire Safety House and
Freddie the Fire Truck robot available for their health and safety programs. Finally, in addition to our schools, we
will be able to reach out to the entire community through long-standing professional relationships.
PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OR DELIVERY OF THE PROJECT:
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department has formed partnerships with the San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians and Con-Fire agencies (comprised of Colton City Fire, Rialto City Fire, Redlands City Fire, Loma Linda
City Fire, and San Bernardino County Fire Department). These partnerships will assist our department in
manning our Fire Safety House during fire safety education programs at schools, local hospitals, and community
events.
RELATIONSHIP OF THE BENEFITS DERIVED COMPARED WITH THE COSTS INCURRED:
Currently, the City of San Bernardino Fire Department targets over 58,000 students per year, through our fire
prevention and safety programs. Additionally, there are over 15,000 residents 65 years and older within our
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target group. In addition to students, our department provides safety programs to daycare facilities, nursing
homes, churches, and other interested organizations. Approving our grant request of $50,000 for the Fire Safety
House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot translates into enabling us to deliver a unique and memorable fire
prevention and safety message at a cost of about $.68 per "at risk" group member. As our department reaches
more and more audiences the costs over the service-life of the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck
robot are further reduced making the initial grant request a sound educational investment.
SUSTAINING THE PROPOSED PROGRAM:
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department employs a full-time Public Education Officer (PEO) who participates
in fire education programs with schools, daycare facilities, nursing homes, churches, and other interested
organizations on an ongoing basis. In addition to the PEO, fire suppression personnel participate in fire
education programs. The addition of the Fire Safety House and Freddie the Fire Truck robot would enhance a
fire prevention and safety program that has been in place for many years.
DESCRIBE YOUR NEED FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
The City of San Bernardino was home to Norton Air Force Base, which was closed in the early 1990s. At about
the same time, Sante Fe Railroad moved all of their regional offices out of the area and the Kaiser Steel Mill
closed. These closures directly impacted our city with the loss of 23,000 high paying jobs. Consequently, our city
has been in an economic recovery mode for over a decade, which has resulted in budgetary shortages.
DISCUSS YOUR TRACK RECORD FOR TIMELY PROJECT COMPLETION AND PERFORMANCE IN
SIMILAR PROJECTS:
The City of San Bernardino Fire Department serves a resident population of over 205,000 and covers a diverse
service area of 59.3 miles square. Prior to March 2005, fire suppression personnel handled prevention and
safety program requests, within 3 weeks of the initial contact. Since March 2005, educational program requests
continue to process within 3 weeks of initial contact and our department has sustained a community outreach to
target "at risk" groups.
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Assurances and Certifications
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bottom of this page.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
Assurances Non-Construction Programs
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions,
please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to
certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this
application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if
appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to
examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a
proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or
agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes or presents the appearance of personal gain.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval
of the awarding agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovemmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. Section 4728-4763)
relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the
nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit
System of Personnel Administration) 5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not
limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
as amended (29 U.S.C. Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6101-
6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis
of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment
and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on
the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to
confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Acts
of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Section 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the
sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific
statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0) the
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Title II and III of the Uniform
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Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646)
which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal or Federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to
all interest in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in
purchases.
8. Will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. Sections 1501-1508 and 7324-7328),
which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are
funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Sections
276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276c and 18 U.S.C. Sections 874),
and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. Sections 327-333),
regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction sub agreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of
the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special
flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total
cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:
(a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating
facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of
project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. Section 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean
Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground
sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-
523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973,
as amended, (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. Section 1271 et seq.)
related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic
rivers system.
13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and
protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,
development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544. as amended, 7
U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals
held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. Section 4801 et
seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence
structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with
the Single Audit Act of 1984.
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders,
regulations and policies governing this program.
19. It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair
Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher
education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations.
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Signed by Norma Camarena on 09/15/2005
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Form 20-16C
You must read and sign these assurances by providing your password and checking the box at the
bottom of this page.
Note: Fields marked with an * are required.
Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibilities Matters; and Drug-Free
Workplace Requirements.
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to
attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before
completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certifICation requirements under 44
CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 28 CFR Part 17, "Govemment-wide Debarment and
suspension (Non-procurement) and Govemment-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The
certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or
cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING
A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons
into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that:
(a) No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the making of any federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement and extension, continuation, renewal amendment or modification of any Federal Grant
or cooperative agreement.
(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person
for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions.
(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including sub grants, contracts under grants and
cooperative agreements and sub contract(s)) and that all sub recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
2. Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters (Direct Recipient)
As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44CFR Part 67, for
prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A, the
applicant certifies that it and its principals:
(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced
to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered
transactions by any Federal department or agency.
(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a
civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain or perform a publiC (Federal, State, or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making
false statements, or receiving stolen property.
(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity
(Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1 )(b) of
this certification: and
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(d) have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public
transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and
B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an
explanation to this application.
3. Drug-Free Workplace (Grantees other than individuals)
As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for
grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.620:
(A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,
distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in
the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against
employees for violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform employees
about:
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantees policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee
assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of
the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a
condition of employment under the grant, the employee will:
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement and
(2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation
of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five
calendar days after such conviction.
(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice
under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including
position title, to the applicable FEMA awarding office, I.e. regional office or FEMA
office.
(f) Taking one of the following actions, against such an employee, within 30 calendar
days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee
who is so convicted:
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up
to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate
agency.
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
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(8) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance
Street
200 East Third Street
City
San Bernardino
State
Zip
92410 -4804
Action
California
If your place of performance is different from the physical address provided by you in the Applicant
Information, click on Add Place of Performance button above to ensure that the correct place of
performance has been specified. You can add multiple addresses by repeating this process multiple
times.
Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each
Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for FEMA funding. States and State
agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification.
Signed by Norma Camarena on 09/16/2005
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Standard Form LLL
Only complete if applying for a grant for more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities. See Form 20-16C for
lobbying activities definition.
This form is not applicable
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