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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
Recommendation
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 simila...
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