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Home My WebLink About2007-009 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-9 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 2008 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 8 SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council hereby authorize the Fire Chief or his designee to apply for and administer the 2008 Office of Traffic Safety grant application to the State 9 of Cali fomi a Business, Transportation and Housing Agency in the amount of$116,000. A copy of 10 the grant application is attached as Attachment "A", and incorporated herein by reference. 11 IIII IIII 12 13 IIII 14 IIII 15 16 IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII IIII 17 18 19 20 21 IIII 22 IIII 23 IIII IIII 24 25 26 IIII IIII IIII 27 28 IIII 1 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 2008 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 ioint regular meeting thereof, held on the 7 8th day of January ,2007, by the following vote, to wit: 8 9 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT 10 ESTRADA x 11 BAXTER x 12 BRINKER x 13 DERRY x 14 KELLEY x 15 JOHNSON x 16 MCCAMMACK x 17 ~ /;.1. ~~ Rac 1 G. Clark, CIty Clerk 18 19 The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this 1j17f day of Janua..u-,2007. 20 21 22 ~ . Morris, Mayor San Bernardino 23 Approved as to form: 24 25 JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney 26 2 27 28 FIRE DEPARTMENT LARRY R. PITzER . FnIE CIIIEF 200 East Third Street. San Bernardino. CA 92410-4889 909.384.5286. Fax: 909.384.5281 www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us " January 8, 2007 Christopher J. Murphy, Director Office of Traffic Safety 7000 Franklin Boulevard, Suite 440 Sacramento CA 95823-1899 RE: 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, MichaelJ. Conrad, Acting Fire Chief cc: Mat Fratus, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Acting Deputy Chief Michael Bilheimer, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Fire Captain Norma Camarena, San Bernardino City Fire Department, Administrative Analyst . EMERGENCY OPERATIONS. FnIE l'REVENTIoN . DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. TRAINING STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY OTS-136 (Rev. 7/06) Agency Name: Department: Proposal Title: Coversheet for Traffic Safety Proposals Federal Fiscal Year 2007 San Bernardino (3610) (Police Dept., Dept. of Health, Engineering Dept., etc.) Fire D artment Extrication Equipment Improvement Project Proposal Summary: (Summarize grant goals and objectives. Maximum 750 characters-about 100 words) San Bernardino City Fire Department's goal is to siguificantly 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 traiuing, and ensure that newly acquired equipment is readily available to all surrounding agencies. First Name: Last Name: Title: Address 1: Address 2: Address 3: City: State: Phone #: FAX#: E-mail: A enc Michael Conrad Actin Fire Chief 200 East Third Street San Bernardino '., .. ,Zip Code: 92410 909-384-5286 Ext.: 909-384-5281 FFY 2007 Proposal - Coversheet Page I GRANT DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 GRANT TITLE: AGENCY: EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SAN BERNARDINO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED BEGINNING DATE: 10/01107 PROPOSED ENDING DATE: 09/30/08 PROBLEM STATEMENT: 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 ofwildlandlurban interface areas, a majorrail yard, an international airport, a jail, two major mall complexes and four major interstate freeways. Cit v of San Bernardino collision experience over the past three years has been: Year 2003 2004 2005 Number of traffic collisions 3330 3371 3147 Number of fatal collisions 27 23 16 Number of injury collisions 1465 1455 1257 NumberofexUications 451 437 398 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 GRANT GoALS 1. Decrease the response time for apparatus equipped with extrication equipment by 10% by March 31, 2008. 2. To improve the emergency medical services delivery system through the replacement of out-dated and unreliable emergency/rescue equipment by March 31, 2008. 3. To provide an "Auto Extrication Workshop" to a minimum 000 members ofthe San Bernardino City Fire Department that are routinely involved in performing rescue and extrication functions at traffic related emergencies by September 30, 2008. GRANT OBJECTIVES 1. To train firefighters in the use of the new equipment by March 31, 2008. 2. To purchase and place four fully equipped extrication systems in strategic locations within the jurisdiction by March 31, 2008. SCHEDULE A Emergency Medical Services GRANT No: TBD OTS-38b EMS (Rev. 11106) SCHEDULE A Emergency Medical Services GRANT No: TBD GRANT DESCRIPTION PAGE 2 3. To develop statistical data, training needs, and evaluation ofproject report by September 30, 2008. 4. To notifY OTS in the event grant funded equipment is used to save a life, OTS will be notified of the facts involving the incident. Media Obiectives 1. To submit press releases and media advisories, alerts, and materials must be forwarded to the OTS Public Information Officer at pio@ots.ca.l!ov and carbon copy the OTS Regional Coordinator for approval 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release. 2. 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." 3. To email OTSatpio(aJ.ots.ca.l!ov and carbon copy the OTS Regional Coordinator draft press releases for OTS approval for all grant funded operations at least 14 days prior to the issuance date of the release. METHOD OF PROCEDURE Phase 1- Prol!ram Preparation (October 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008) Procurement of all grant funded extrication equipment. Phase 2 - Prol!ram Operations (April 1, 2008 through August 31,2008) 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 Gatherinl! & Reportinl! (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 EVALUATION Using the data compiled in Phase 3, the grant manager will evaluate: (1) how well the stated grant goals and objectives were accomplished and (2) if all the activities outlined in the "Method of Procedure" were performed in accordance with the grant 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 have endorsed this project by resolution #2007- OTS-38b EMS (Rev. 11/06) SCHEDULE B PAGE 2 DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE GRANT NO. FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES COST CATEGORY FY-l 10/112007 TOTAL COST thru TO GRANT A. PERSONNEL COSTS 9/30/2008 Positions and Salaries $0.00 Overtime (OT) for Auto Extrication Training 9 Fire Captains/OT Pay Rate $50.16 7,223.04 7,223.04 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 9 Fire Engineer/OT Pay Rate $43.58 6,275.52 6,275.52 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 9 Fire Fighters/OT Pay Rate $39.17 5,640.48 5,640.48 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 3 Paramedic-Fire Fighters/OT Pay Rate $44.17 2,120.16 2,120.16 (2 days x 8 hrs shift x OT Pay Rate) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Employee Benefits @ 28.28% 0.00 Cate.lOrv Sub-Total $21,259.20 $21,259.20 B. TRAVEL EXPENSE In State $5,600.00 $5,600.00 Out of State 0.00 Cat...orv Sub-Total $5,600.00 $5,600.00 C. CONTRACTUAL SERVlCES $0.00 0.00 0.00 Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00 OTS-38d (Rev. 7/06) SCHEDULE B PAGE 2 DETAILED BUDGET ESTIMATE GRANT NO. FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATES COST CATEGORY FY-l 10/l/2007 TOTAL COST thru TO GRANT D. EQmPMENT 9/30/2008 !. Extrication Systems $75,000.00 $75,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Category Sub-Total $75,000.00 $75,000.00 E. OTHER DlRECT COSTS Extrication Items 14,140.80 $14,140.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Category Sub-Total $14,140.80 $14,140.80 F. lNDIRECT COSTS $0.00 Category Sub-Total $0.00 $0.00 GRANT TOTAL $116,000.00 $116,000.00 OTS-38e (Rev. 7/06) 1- SCHEDULE B-1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT No. BUDGET NARRATIVE Page I 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 In-State - OTS Summit travel expenses to attend the annual conference for two fire personnel, in the amount of $2,000. In-State - Auto Extrication Workshop travel expenses for a minimum of 30 fire personnel to attend a regional Auto Extrication Workshop, in the amount of $3,600. 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. CONTRACTUAL SERVICES There will not be any contractual services for this program. EOUlPMENT San Bernardino City Fire Department will purchase four (4) fully equipped extrication systems for the department. The system includes every piece of extrication equipment, modifications, attachments, accessories, and auxiliary apparatus necessary to make it usable for the purpose it was acquired. Each fully equipped extrication system will include hydraulic power unit and hydraulic spreader. Other dependent extrication items purchased will include extension rams, cutters, high-pressure air bag kit, and related accessones. OTHER DIRECT COSTS Extrication Items: San Bernardino City Fire Department may distribute to fire. stations the following extrication items: vehicle stabilization equipment, power saws, and hand tools. INDIRECT COSTS None. PROGRAM INCOME There will not be no program income generated by this program. OTS-38fEMS (Rev. 7/06)