City Council

(23) 23-0268 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of grant funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to: Expend up to $56,290 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies, for the high frequency radio equipment in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program award from Cal OES, for the amended performance period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024; and, authorize the Fire Chief, LAFD, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept the grant on the City’s behalf. Deposit FY 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 38911W. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $56,290 from Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 38911W, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies, for high frequency radio equipment, upon submission of proper documentation, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). ​​​​​​​ 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. NOTE and FILE the January 16, 2023 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained within the February 1, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award in the amount of $56,290 for high frequency radio communications 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 these actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant program activities.