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Service Authority For
Freeway Emergencies
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TeleTran Tek Services
9167 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, California 92123
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Board of Directors
Ann Kulchin, Chair
Hal Ryan, Vice Chair
Ben Hueso
Bill Horn
Ron Roberts
Tony Young
Mayda Winter
Executive Director
Edward S. Castoria, M.A., J.D.
TeleTran Tek Services
Email:eddie@tcubed.net
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Member Agencies
County of San Diego
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Imperial Reach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
San Marcos
Santee
Solana Beach
Vista
AGREEMENT FOR MOTORIST AID AND SAFETY
PROJECT GRANT FUNDING
This agreement is made as of this 7th day of August 2007 by
and between the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway
Emergencies ("SAFE") and (City of National City/National
City Fire Department).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, National City Fire Department submitted a
grant funding proposal for a FY 2007/2008 Motorist Aid and
Safety Project (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the SAFE Board of Directors approved
the Project for funding at its June 14, 2007 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
$10,355.04. SAFE will provide said funding when funds
become available after July 1, 2007 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, Califomia 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 CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
By
DWARD STEVEN CASTORIA
SAFE Executive Director
TeleTran Tek Services
DATE: ' I 1 / 07
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
JOHN J. SANSONE, COUNTY COUNSEL
By
WIL(LI M SMITH
SAFE COUNSEL It
DATE: % 10-.)
By
RON MORRISON, MAYOR
DATE: 8/7/07
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 (NCFL)) is seeking assistance to purchase rescue equipment
totaling $10,355.04. 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 9.2 square miles and has approximately 63,000 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 hack 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 100 other cities with a similar population of between 50,001 and 100,000:
FATAL AND INJURY COLLISION TYPE
RANKING BY POPULATION
Alcohol Involved
32'1 of 100
Hit and Run
5th of 100
IIit By Drunk Driver < 21
74th of 100
Hit By Drunk Driver 21-34
49th of 100
KILLED AND INJURED VICTIM TYPE
RANKING BY POPULATION
Pedestrians
21' of 100
Pedestrians 65-+-
5th of 100
Pedestrians < 15
30t of 100
N ghttime (9:00pm - 2:59am)
29th of 100
DUI ARRESTS
25th of 100
Collision Data 2005 (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
2001
2002
2003
Fatal
Injury
Fatal
Injury
Fatal Injury
Vehicle Collision
7
364
6
426
6 j 398
Collision Data 2001-2003 (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
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Appendix A
SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE)
MOTORIST AID PROJECTS
PROJECT TITLE: AGENCY:
NCFD RESCUE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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
Power Pusher Rams and Air Hammer Rescue Kits for S10,355.04. This equipment is compatible with
the Power Hawk Raptor Rescue System that was funded by San Diego SAFE in 2005.
2. PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Goals
1. To quickly deliver life-saving personnel and rescue equipment to reduce the loss of life by staffing
each NCFD fire engine with rescue equipment by December 2007.
2. To improve first responder services to vehicle accident victims on freeways intersecting National City
by obtaining up-to-date rescue equipment by December 2007.
Objectives
1. To purchase compatible rescue equipment for all NCFD apparatus by December 2007.
2. To train all firefighters in the use of the rescue equipment.
3. To improve the survival rate of vehicle accident victims by faster delivery of rescue equipment.
4. To ensure that all vehicle accidents receive responses by trained rescue personnel.
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 Power Pusher Rants and Air Hammer Rescue
Kits 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 pusher 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 Pusher Rams and Air Hammer Rescue Kits. With up-
to-date rescue equipment and training, the NCFD 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 NCFD rescue teams and the successful rescue of vehicle
accident victims.
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
4. PROPOSED BUDGET:
Rescue equipment to be purchased and placed into service for use at vehicle accidents include:
Qt)
3
2
Item 'Total Price
Power Pusher Rams
Air IIammer Rescue Kits
5. WHY FUNDING IS NECESSARY:
Sales 'fax (8.75%)
Shipping/Handling
TOTAL
$5,074.00
$3,950.00
$ 789.60
$541.44
$10,355.04
In June 2006, the City of National City passed a 1% sales tax increase to help bridge a $6.7
million budget gap; however, the National City Fire Department currently does not have the sufficient
funds to purchase the rescue equipment. The sales tax increase is a temporary solution to the City's
ongoing structural deficit. To make matters worse, an attempt to repeal the sales tax increase is being
placed on the November 2008 ballot. As a result, National City's City Council has limited the National
City Fire Department's ability to purchase new equipment.
As our department considers replacing aging equipment and adopting new technologies, the
amount of funds needed for rescue equipment continue to grow out of reach. The National City Fire
Department hopes to receive funding from San Diego SAFE to help with the purchase of this equipment.
6. BENEFITS:
Obtaining Power Pusher Rams and Air Hammer Rescue Kits arc key to enhancing the NCFD's
efforts to respond to vehicle accident victims on our freeways. Use of the rescue equipment will allow
NCFD firefighters to provide life-saving equipment at vehicle accidents. This program's benefits of
saving lives far outweigh the program costs.
If awarded the Power Pusher Rams and Air Hammer Rescue Kits, the NCFD will do the following to
promote it:
• Display the Power Pusher Rams and Air Hammer Rescue Kits 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.
3 Appendix A
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 — 185
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR MOTORIST AID AND SAFETY PROJECT GRANT FUNDING
IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10,355.04 FOR
THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF RESCUE EQUIPMENT
FOR THE NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM
THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY
FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the National City Fire Department submitted a grant funding proposal
for a FY 2007/2008 Motorist Aid and Safety Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies ("SAFE")
Board of Directors approved the Project for funding at its June 14, 2007 meeting; and
WHEREAS, SAFE will provide grant funding for actual costs for goods, labor
and/or services in an amount not to exceed $10,355.04, upon presentation of either a purchase
order or vendor invoice approved by the Fire Department's Project Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the San Diego Service
Authority for Freeway Emergencies ("SAFE") for Motorist Aid and Safety Project Grant Funding
in the not to exceed amount of $10,355.04 for the reimbursable grant purchase of rescue
equipment for the National City Fire Department from the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 San Diego
Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program. Said Agreement is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 20
h Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
17
Michel R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, Califomia, on August 7,
2007 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab.
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilmember Zarate.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
/1
City CI rk of the City of Natidnal City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-185 of the City of National City, Califomia, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on August 7, 2007.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
City of National City, California
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE August 7, 2007
AGENDA ITEM NO.
13
ITEM TITLE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR MOTORIST AID AND SAFETY PROJECT GRANT FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,355.04 FOR THE REIMBURSABLE GRANT PURCHASE OF RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
NATIONAL CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 SAN DIEGO SERVICE AUTHORITY
FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES GRANT PROGRAM
PREPARED BY Walter Amedee, 0,9 DEPARTMENT Fire Department
Homeland Security Manager
EXPLANATION The San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) has announced that
the City of National City Fire Department has been awarded a grant in the amount of $10,355.04 for the
purchase of rescue equipment. The "Motorist Aid and Safety Project Grant" is a reimbursable grant
program that will be used to purchase rescue equipment in an amount not to exceed $10,355.04. The
program requires the City to purchase the rescue equipment, prior to requesting reimbursement. Staff
recommends the utilization of $10,355.04 of City funds for the purchase of rescue equipment for the Fire
Department, and to request reimbursement of $10,355.04 for such equipment from the San Diego Service
Authority for Freeway Emergencies. This program was a competitive grant that required agencies to
complete an application justifying the use of funds.
Environmental Review _ NI N/A
Approved B
Financial Statement Finance Director
The San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program is a reimbursable grant that
requires jurisdictions to order and receive equipment prior to being reimbursed for expenditures.
Account No. 282-412-926-35
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the purchase of equipment from the FY 2007/2008 San Diego SAFE Grant utilizing
$10,355.04 in City funds. Direct staff to submit reimburse t forms to the San Diego Service Authority
for Freeway Emergencies Grant Program.
BOARD 1 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS ( Listed Below )
Agreement for Motorist Aid and Safety Project Grant Funding
Resolution
Resolution No. 'Z o
A-200 (9/99)
City of National City
Office of the City Clerk
1243 National City Boulevard, National City, CA 91950-4397
Michael R. Dalla, CMC - City Clerk
(619) 336-4228 Fax: (619) 336-4229
August 15, 2007
Mr. Edward S. Castoria
Executive Director
San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
TeleTran Tek Services
9167 Chesapeake Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
Dear Mr. Castoria,
On August 7, 2007, Resolution No. 2007-185 was passed and adopted by
the City Council of National City, authorizing execution of an agreement
with San Diego Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies.
We are enclosing for your records a certified copy of the above Resolution
and a fully executed copy of the agreement.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Dalla, CMC
City Clerk
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