HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION 2011 -- 56
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $40,589 FROM THE FY2010
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING
EXISTING MATCHING FUNDS IN THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE
DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,147 TO JOIN
THE SAN DIEGO SPORTS MEDICINE AND FAMILY HEALTH
CENTER FOR WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Federal Department of Homeland Security has awarded an
Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the City of National City in the amount of $40,589 (80%) that
will be used to join the San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health Center for Wellness
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to allocate $10,147 or a 20% match to receive
the funding, bringing the total amount of the Program to $50,736; and
WHEREAS, by participating in the San Diego Sports Medicine and Family Health
Center for Wellness Program, National City firefighters will receive detailed annual
medical/fitness evaluations and related follow-up, which will allow our firefighters to become
more physically able to safely carry out their work responsibilities, reducing work -related injuries
and costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the acceptance of $40,589 from the Fiscal Year 2010
Assistance to Firefighters Grant with matching City funds from the National City Fire
Department's budget in the amount of $10,147 to join the San Diego Sports Medicine and
Family Health Center for Wellness Program.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2011.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia G. Silva
City Attorney