MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9353 - AUTHORIZE THE SAN MARCOS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT GRANT
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution approving the San Marcos Fire Department's County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program application for grant funds in the amount of $65,000 to support funding for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Power Project.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Executive Summary
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funds to various agencies and organizations to assist with the funding of community, social, environmental, education, cultural or recreational needs. The grant application requires City Council approval to apply and the application must include the signed City Council resolution in conjunction with a completed application form and cover letter. Upon City Council approval, the San Marcos Fire Department will apply for Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant funds to continue work on the vital EOC Power Project.
Discussion
The County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program provides grant funding to County of San Diego departments, public agencies, and to non-profit organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, education, cultural or recreational needs. The application requires the applicant to submit an application form, cover letter and approved governing body resolution to one or more of the five (5) County Supervisors for consideration. Board of Supervisors Policy B-72: Neighborhood Reinvestment Program governs the distribution of these funds.
If the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant application is approved, the awarded grant amount will be utilized to fund costs associated with the EOC Power Project. The EOC Power Project is currently in progress as this represents an im...
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