REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
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Adopt Resolution No. 2020-58 to accept Grant Funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response for Oil Spill Response Equipment
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Statement of Issue:
Authorize the City to accept grant funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) for oil spill response equipment. The grant would fund the purchase of spill response equipment to respond to oil spills in Huntington Harbour and on-land spills in the City.
Financial Impact:
The grant will permit the City to expend up to $35,000 to purchase the oil spill response equipment and mobile trailer specifically designed to house the equipment. The equipment consists of 1,000 feet of hard floating booms, absorbent pads, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, and decontamination detergents. Once purchased, the City will submit the appropriate documentation for reimbursement from the OSPR.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2020-58, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Accept Grant Funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response for Oil Spill Response Equipment."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve acceptance of grant funds from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response for purchase of oil spill response equipment.
Analysis:
The purchase of oil spill response equipment would allow City staff to respond rapidly to oil spills in Huntington Harbour and other spills, whether on land or other bodies of water, such as storm drain channels and the Santa River. The imminent need for this equipment is evidenced by three vessels capsizing in the Harbour ...
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