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Report regarding a resolution authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Urban Area Security Initiative in the amount of $100,000 to enhance security and access for Fire Department facilities located at 480 North Canal Street, amending the Fire Department’s operating budget for FY 22-23 via Budget Amendment 23.037, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Urban Area Security Initiative to accept FY 2022 grant funds.
(Matthew Samson, Deputy Fire Chief)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the Urban Area Security Initiative in the amount of $100,000 to enhance security and access for Fire Department facilities located at 480 North Canal Street and amend the Fire Department’s operating budget for FY 22-23 via Budget Amendment 23.037.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In 2021, Fire Department personnel applied for station security enhancements through the Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant Program (UASI) focusing on the program’s priorities of hardening public safety infrastructure.
The building located at 480 North Canal was repurposed in 2005 to support current Fire Station 61 and Fire Administration. Major improvements were made to the facility including the installation of new access points on both the east and west driveways. Both access points are utilized numerous times a day and have deteriorated over time. Additionally, these access points do not meet the security standards of modern public safety facilities including the technology to monitor access activity.
Fire Department staff has identified the need for enhanced security at Fire Station 61, Fire Administration, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as standards for public safety infrastructure continue to evolve. This includes reinforced access points and digital entry management. Fire Department also recognizes the benefit of utilizing similar systems already in use by other city departments including Public Works and the Police Departments.
Grant funds were requested and approved to replace the east and west gates along with installation of electronic access readers allowing for the entry of vehicles onto the property and department members into the facilities. Using citywide systems in place, we can allow access to City staff during EOC activation, maintenance and servicing of facilities and other City events.
FISCAL IMPACT Acceptance of grant funds do not require City matching funds. Approval of BA23.037 will increase the Fire Department operating budget in the amount of $100,000. Expenses associated with this grant will be reimbursed to South San Francisco and it is expected that there will not be an impact the general fund.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This request is in alignment with Priority 5, Financial Stability in that it ensures a thriving and resilient city economy by responsible stewardship of City funds.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution accepting an Urban Area Security Initiative grant in the amount of $100,000 to enhance security and access for Fire Department facilities located at 480 North Canal Street; approving budget amendment BA23-037 to the Fire Department operating budget in the amount of $100,000 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City and County of San Francisco Urban Area Security Initiative accepting FY 2022 grant funds.