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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 CON San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies - Rescue Equipment FY 05/06San Diego Service Authority For Freeway Emergencies Managed by: TeleTran Tek Services 9167 Chesapeake Drive San Diego, California 92123 (858) 279-1299 (858) 279-8424 FAX Board of Directors Ann Kulchin, Chair Hal Ryan, Vice Chair Ron Roberts Bill Horn Diane Rose Donna Frye Tony Young Executive Director Edward S. Castoria, M.A., J.D. TeleTran Tek Services Email:eddie@teubed.net Web Page www. sdca llbox. org Member Agencies County of San Diego Carlsbad Chula Vista Coronado Del Mar El Cajon Encinitas Escondido Imperial Beach La Mesa Lemon Grove National City Oceanside Poway San Diego San Marcos Santee Solana Beach Vista TALIFQNNfA'S flRST SAFE AGREEMENT FOR MOTORIST AID AND SAFETY PROJECT GRANT FUNDING This agreement is made as of this 30th day of May 2005 by and between the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies ("SAFE") and the National City Fire Department. RECITALS WHEREAS, National City Fire Department submitted a grant funding proposal for a FY 2005/2006 Motorist Aid and Safety Project (the Project); and WHEREAS, the SAFE Board of Directors approved the Project for funding at its May 12th, 2005 meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, terms and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. A copy of National City Fire Department's proposal is attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Appendix "A". 2. SAFE will provide grant funding for actual costs for goods, labor and/or services stated in National City Fire Department's proposal in an amount not to exceed $14,275. SAFE will provide said funding when funds become available after July 1, 2005 upon presentation by National City Fire Department of either a Purchase Order or Vendor Invoice approved by the National City Fire Department's Project Officer. Grant funds may only be used for legitimate Project expenses as delineated in the proposal. 3. Documents may be sent or delivered to SAFE at the following address: San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies C/o TeleTran Tek Services ATTN: Edward Steven Castoria, SAFE Executive Director 9167 Chesapeake Drive San Diego, California 92123 4. SAFE is serving solely as a funding source for the Project. Provision of that funding does not in any way obligate SAFE to provide any further funding for the project, nor does it make SAFE in any way responsible for National City Fire Department's use of the goods, labor and/or services provided to National City Fire Department under this grant funding. 5. SAFE, TeleTran Tek Services, and the County of San Diego shall not be liable for, and National City Fire Department shall defend, indemnify and hold them and each of them harmless from, any and all claims, demands, liability, judgments, awards, fines, mechanics' liens or other liens, labor disputes, losses, damages, expenses, charges or costs of any kind or character, including attorneys' fees and court costs (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Claims"), related to the work covered by this agreement arising either directly or indirectly from any act, error, omission or negligence of National City Fire Department or its contractors, licensees, agents, servants or employees, including, without limitation, Claims caused by the concurrent negligent act, error or omission, whether active or passive, of SAFE, TeleTran Tek Services, or the County of San Diego, or their agents or employees. However, National City Fire Department shall have no obligation to defend or indemnify SAFE, TeleTran Tek Services, or the County of San Diego from a Claim if it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that such Claim was caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of SAFE, TeleTran Tek Services, or the County of San Diego or their agents or employees. SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES By CITY OF NATIONAL CITY ,114) EDWARBrSTEVEN CASTORIA N' �� " ZA, Mayor SAFE Executive Director TeleTran Tek Services DATE: IS //(0 l % US APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY JOHN J. SANSONE, COUNTY COUNSEL By DATE: MA ELLIOTT SA E COUNSEL By DATE: q - 20-�.5 GEORGE EISER CITY ATTORNEY DATE: 9-24 -as SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) MOTORIST AID PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE: AGENCY: NCFD RESCUE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. PROBLEM STATEMENT: The National City Fire Department (NCFD) is seeking assistance to purchase rescue equipment totaling $14,275. The program will deliver personnel and rescue equipment to reduce the loss of life at all vehicle accidents. With the new rescue equipment, we feel we can make a big impact on citizens of all ages traveling throughout South San Diego County. We will also improve the rescue delivery system in National City and neighboring jurisdictions. National City is a coastal city located immediately south of San Diego and ten miles north of the United States/Mexico border. The city covers 8.5 square miles and has approximately 59,000 residents. Three high traffic freeways intersect National City: San Diego Freeway (I-5), South Bay Parkway (S-54), and the Jacob Dekema Freeway (I-805). As a result of its proximity to these major freeways, there is a substantial amount of day and nighttime traffic that passes through National City. Our problem is that a large underage population mixes drinking and driving by going to Tijuana, Mexico, where the legal drinking age is 18. Young men and women partygoers regularly travel to Tijuana for a night out and then attempt to drive back to their homes in San Diego County. Since National City is only 10 miles from Tijuana, many vehicle accidents due to driving under the influence of alcohol occur on our freeways. These drivers contribute to the following National City rankings in comparison to 92 other cities with a similar population of between 50,001 and 100,000: FATAL AND INJURY COLLISION TYPE RANKING BY POPULATION Alcohol Involved 12th of 92 Hit and Run 13th of 92 Hit By Drunk Driver < 21 9th of 92 Hit By Drunk Driver 21-34 18th of 92 KILLED AND INJURED VICTIM TYPE RANKING BY POPULATION Pedestrians 2"d of 92 Pedestrians 65+ 3rd of 92 Pedestrians < 15 3rd of 92 DUI ARRESTS 25th of 92 Collision Data 2002 (Source: California Office of Traffic Safety Rankings) In addition to these troubling rankings, the upward trend of fatal vehicle accidents occurring in National City is definitely a concern to the National City Fire and Police Departments. Collision Type /Year 1998 1999 2000 Fatal Injury Fatal Injury Fatal Injury 348 National City 1 307 3 367 8 Collision Data 1998-2000 (Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System) Although the National City Police Department continues to take an aggressive posture to prevent and deter drinking and driving (particularly through the widespread use of sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols) in National City, it has no control over enforcement on our freeways. This responsibility falls on the California Highway Patrol. As a result of not being able to prevent/deter drinking and driving on our freeways and to ensure that when a vehicle accident does happen, the NCFD wishes to provide up-to-date Life-saving rescue equipment to all of these accidents. The San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) will provide the necessary funding to purchase a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System for $14, 275. Currently, our newest fire engine is operating without a functioning rescue tool. 1 Appendix "A" SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) MOTORIST AID PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE: AGENCY: NCFD RESCUE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Goals 1. To quickly deliver life-saving personnel and rescue equipment to reduce the loss of life by staffing each NCL~i) fire engine with rescue equipment by December 2005. 2. To improve first responder services to vehicle accident victims on freeways intersecting National City by obtaining up-to-date rescue equipment by December 2005. Objectives 1. To purchase and place rescue equipment in all NCH) apparatus by December 2005. 2. To train all firefighters in the use of the rescue equipment by December 2005. 3. To improve the survival rate of vehicle accident victims by faster delivery of rescue equipment by December 2005. 4. To ensure that all vehicle accidents receive responses by trained rescue personnel by December 2005. 3. PROPOSED SOLUTION: Auto extrication rescues are among the most common type of rescue performed across the country. Almost every jurisdiction, including National City, deals with vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers. National City' s drunk driving issue is intensified by the substantial amount of drunk drivers returning from Mexico. Bringing a vehicle accident to a successful and safe conclusion entails using state-of-the-art equipment and a trained rescue team as part of an operational plan that encompasses all the appropriate and necessary steps, procedures, and actions. Rescue personnel must use proper rescue equipment during these types of operations. They must be specially trained to handle these emergencies, and they must maintain tools and equipment so that they are ready whenever needed. Our Rescue Program consists of the purchase of a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System to be used in responses to auto extrications. In addition to auto extrications, the rescue equipment can also be used to perform rapid intervention, confined -space rescues, and forcible entry. Our program will increase firefighter capabilities in various rescue situations by providing a rapid response with an extremely powerful, quiet, and versatile spreader/cutter rescue tool. With funding from the SAFE grant, the NCFD will train all firefighters in auto extrication rescue techniques by purchasing and utilizing the Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System. With up-to-date rescue equipment and training, the NCH) can effectively provide life-saving services to vehicle accident victims, while at the same time reduce their risk to injuries. Up-to-date rescue equipment is essential for the deployment of effective NCH) rescue teams and the successful rescue of vehicle accident victims. 4. PROPOSED BUDGET: Rescue equipment to be purchased and placed into service on our newest fire engine for use at vehicle accidents include: Qty 1 Item Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System Unit Price $12,550 Sales Tax Shipping/Handling TOTAL $972 $753 $14,275 2 Appendix "A" SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) MOTORIST AID PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE: AGENCY: NCFD RESCUE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 5. WHY FUNDING IS NECESSARY: One major issue facing the National City, is increased retirement benefits that were implemented 3 years ago resulting in a $4 million dollar budget shortfall. Due this problem the City of National City is limiting the NCFD's ability to purchase rescue equipment. As our department considers replacing aging equipment and adopting new technologies, the amount of funds needed for rescue equipment continues to grow out of reach. To make matters worse, requesting additional funds for rescue equipment has become increasingly difficult as we face budget shortfalls. 6. BENEFITS: Obtaining a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System is key to enhancing the NCFD's efforts to respond to vehicle accident victims on our freeways. Use of the rescue equipment will allow NCH.) firefighters to provide life-saving equipment at vehicle accidents. This program's benefits of saving lives far outweigh the program costs. Any life saved through the use of this equipment will justify this program's costs. If awarded the Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System, the NCFD will do the following to promote it: • Display the Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System at the annual National City Fire Safety Fair. • Use the following standard language in all press releases: "Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)." • E-mail or fax all press releases to SAFE. As you may know, a new fire station is currently under construction and the City has acquired a new fire engine. Both of these additions to the NCB) should become operational by April 2005. It is the hope of the NCFL) to display both at our grand opening. Should you decide to donate a much -needed Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System for our new fire engine, the NCM) will proudly display it at this major National City community event. 3 Appendix "A" RESOLUTION 2005 — 203 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES FOR MOTORIST AID AND SAFETY PROJECT GRANT FUNDING, AND AUTHORIZING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,275 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF A POWER HAWK RAPTOR RESCUE SYSTEM FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Fire Department submitted a grant funding proposal to San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies ("SAFE") for a Fiscal Year 2005/2006 Motorist Aid and Safety Project Grant, and was awarded the grant; and WHEREAS, the grant funding will provide funding for actual costs for the purchase of a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System in a reimbursable amount not to exceed $14,275; and WHEREAS, the grant funds must be used to order and/or receive equipment prior reimbursement from the grant funds. Said Agreement is on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City and SAFE for Motorist Aid and Safety Project grant funding. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the utilization of $14,275 of City funds to purchase a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System for the Fire Department, and directs staff to request reimbursement for such expenditures from the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies. PASSED and ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 200 ATTEST: Nicza, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mic -el Dalla, C. Clerk George H. Eiser, III City Attorney Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on September 20, 2005, by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmembers Inzunza, Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. AUTHENTICATED BY: NICK INZUNZA Mayor of the City of Nation I City, California City C erk of the Ci 0 tional City, California By: Deputy I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2005-203 the City of National City, California, passed and adopted by the Council of said City on September 20, 2005. City Clerk of the City of National City, California By: Deputy MEETING DATE 09/20/05 City of National City, California COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 ITEM TITLE A Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City Authorizing Funds in the Amount of $14,275 for the Reimbursable Grant Purchase of a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System for the Fire Department from the FY06 San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program PREPARED BY �V DEPARTMENT Walter Amedee, Homeland Security Manager (336-4556) EXPLANATION Fire The National City Fire Department submitted a competitive application to the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) and was awarded the grant. San Diego SAFE will provide grant funding for actual costs for the purchase of a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System as stated in the National City Fire Department's proposal in an amount not to exceed $14,275. The SAFE Grant Program is a reimbursable grant that requires the Fire Department to order and receive the equipment prior to being reimbursed for expenditures. The rescue equipment to be purchased will help to reduce the loss of life at most vehicle accidents. With the new rescue equipment, we feel we can make a big impact on citizens of all ages traveling throughout South San Diego County. Environmeptal Review Financial Statement Minor impact; FY06 San Diego SAFE Grant Program is a reimbursable grant. X N/A cunt No..2I24a - 9a6 -5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the purchase of equipment from the FY06 SAFE Motorist Aid and Safety Grant utilizing $14,275 in City funds. Direct Staff to submit invoices for reimbursement to the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Aid and Safety Grant. BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATOOP N/A �2oDS-S(o ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below) Resolution No. p00,5— .2°3 1. Resolution. 2. San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program — Agreement for Motorist Aid and Safety Project Grant Funding. A-200 ;9'e0) City of National City Office of the City Clerk 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4397 Michael R. Della, CMC - City Clerk (619) 336-4228 Fax: (619) 336-4229 November 21, 2005 Edward Steven Castoria San Diego Service Authority of Freeway Emergencies CIO TeleTran Tek Service 9167 Chesapeake Drive San Diego, CA 92123 Dear Edward, On August 16, 2005, Resolution No. 2005-203 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, authorizing funds in the amount of $14,275 for the reimbursable grant purchase of a Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System for the Fire Department from the FY06 San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program. Enclosed you will find a certified copy of the above Resolution and one fully executed original contract. Sincerely, Michael R. 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