MEETING DATE:
July 14, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-9635 - AUTHORIZE THE SAN MARCOS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the San Marcos Fire Department to apply for the County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Grant.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Executive Summary
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funds to non-profit organizations and public agencies for one-time community, social, environmental, education, cultural, or recreational needs. The San Marcos Fire Department requests approval to apply for $75,000 in Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant funding.
Discussion
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant will potentially provide funding for the purchase of three (3) deployable shelters, lighting systems, and a climate control unit for the Regional Task Force (RTF). The RTF is a multi-agency team consisting of personnel from the San Marcos Fire Department, Carlsbad Fire Department, CAL FIRE, Escondido Fire Department, Oceanside Fire Department, and Camp Pendleton Fire Department.
The proposed equipment will enhance the RTF’s ability to support emergency response operations throughout the State of California. Two (2) larger deployable shelters will provide sleeping accommodation for more than 30 personnel, while the third shelter will serve as a mobile administrative workspace for incident management and support functions.
This investment will improve operational readiness and personnel welfare during extended emergency deployments by providing safe shelter, climate-controlled workspace, and sleeping accommodations in locations where lodging may be unavailable or inaccessible. The equipment will increase the RTF’s capacity to effectively support disaster response and recovery efforts while maintaining the health, safety, and effectiveness of deployed personnel.
The San Marcos Fire Department is requesting the City Council adopt a resolution approving the department to apply for $75,000 in grant funding through the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program.
Environmental Review
Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested action. Should grant funds be awarded, a subsequent staff report and resolution will be submitted to the Council for approval and budget appropriation.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Wachtler, Administrative Analyst
Submitted by: Heather Todd, Fire/EMS Administrative Services Manager
Reviewed by: Dan Barron, Fire Chief
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager