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6.E. - Page 2 of 27 <br />waive liability are becoming more restrictive often resulting in very limited training value. The Fire <br />Department does train with other Fire Departments in San Mateo County on a regular basis. Some of <br />these Fire Departments have training facilities but they require Redwood City units to leave the City <br />reducing coverage and travel to these other facilities. They are also usually only available on a limited <br />basis. <br />The Police Department also has limited access to training facilities. They have taken advantage of the <br />occasional availability of acquired buildings in a similar way as the Fire Department. <br />ANALYSIS <br />The concept of a joint Public Safety Training Center was created when the Fire Department was <br />researching training centers looking to the future. The ability to create realistic scenarios and controlled <br />training at a safe purpose-built training center is invaluable. A joint Public Safety Training Center would <br />allow each department to train in their respective disciplines. Additionally, many incidents involve both <br />departments working closely together. Beyond "routine" incidents (vehicle accidents, fires, medical aids, <br />etc.) the two departments work closely together when responding to natural disasters, terrorism <br />incidents, and active shooter/violent intruder situations. This current close cooperation would be greatly <br />enhanced with the ability to train together. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The total cost is an amount not to exceed $81,950. This project is included in the adopted budget of the <br />Capital Improvement Program. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />This activity is not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA <br />Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably <br />foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. <br />PUBLIC NOTICE <br />Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 <br />hours prior to the meeting <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore <br />167 <br />