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Conduct the Quarterly Meeting of the East Vallejo Fire Protection District Board of Directors
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board conduct the Quarterly Meeting of the East Vallejo Fire Protection District (EVFPD).
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
Regular quarterly meetings are required by the Fire Protection District Law of 1987 which governs the operation of the District. District Resolution No. 26-1 establishes that the Board of Directors shall meet quarterly each year at regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
The EVFPD has an agreement with the City of Vallejo (City) to provide fire protection services to the District. The current agreement was entered into in 1995 and has been extended several times with the most recent amendment being approved by the Board of Directors in May 2002. The agreement focuses on the need for fire protection services for the area covered by the EVFPD due to the “lack of sufficient funds to adequately equip, staff and operate full fire protection service at the levels required for health and safety within the boundaries of the District.” The agreement goes on to define the fire protection services, “which shall be the same priorities, level and responsiveness of services as are provided within the city limits for services.” The City is compensated with all EVFPD revenues less a property tax administration fee and other minimal administration costs incurred by County staff to the District.
A quarterly update on call response and other services provided is included as Attachment A.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The EVFPD secures its fire protection services through an agreement with the City of Vallejo which is funded by property tax revenue collected from within the District boundaries. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to hold their regular quarterly meeting. However, this is not recommended as the regular quarterly meetings are required by the Fire Protection District Law of 1987 which governs the operation of the District and District Resolution 26-1.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION