City Council

(16) 23-0268 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to: Accept funds up to the amount of $56,290 in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award, from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), for the performance period of April 1, 2022 to October 31, 2023, and any extension of the performance period granted by Cal OES. Expend up to $56,290 from the LAFD, Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 006020 Operating Supplies, for the high frequency radio equipment in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award, from Cal OES. Deposit Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $56,290 from Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined to the LAFD, Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 006020 Operating Supplies, for high frequency radio equipment, upon submission of proper documentation, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). 3. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations will allow for the acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award in the amount of $56,290 for high frequency radio equipment.  The LAFD will front-fund costs in the amount of $56,290 and seek full reimbursement from the Cal OES. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.