TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement No.240322B For Fire Service Contract with Schell-Vista Fire Protection District
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Budget Amendment and Agreement No. 240322B with Schell Vista Fire Protection District to provide prevention and suppression services in areas of Napa County not located within the boundaries of municipalities for fire protection. (Fiscal Impact: $30,000; Fire Fund 2100; Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
This is an agreement with Schell Vista Fire Protection District for immediate response to emergency incidents in the western portion of Napa County. This agreement has been in place nearly continuously since 1986. Road access to this area is available only through Sonoma County. Responses to emergency incidents in the area by Napa County Fire are hampered by the limited access, making the proposed agreement a more effective alternative for the provision of the required services.
The annual agreement cost is based on the developed parcels located in some of the pockets of Napa County. Such areas are Lovall Valley Road and Arrowhead Mountain Road. The cost per developed parcel is approximately $200, depending on the number of structures on the parcel. As parcels are developed, the price of service will be increased to mirror the developed parcels and the current CPI.
Administrative delays have caused the agreement to be brought to the Board late, but the district has continued to respond during this time.
Requested actions:
1. Approve Agreement No. 240322B with Schell Vista Fire Protection District;
2. Authorize the Board Chair to sign the Agreement; and
3. Approve a budget amendment for $30,000 within the Fire Fund 2100, Division 21000.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Fire Protection Fund 2100 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This agreement is an efficient method for providing fast response times to areas of Napa County accessible only through Sonoma County. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The annual agreement cost is based on developed parcels located on the map provided in this contract. As parcels are developed, the price of service will be increased by the developed parcels and the CPI per year. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, Napa County will be the responder for areas of Napa County only reached by Sonoma County roads and will result in increased response time. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.