REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 9, 2024
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Non-Financial Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Riverside
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve Amendment No. 1, retroactively effective July 1, 2024, to non-financial Mutual Aid Agreement No. 19-402 with the City of Riverside, amending mutual aid and general provisions, and extending the term for an additional five-year period, for a total contract term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2029.
(Presenter: Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, 387-5779)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to Mutual Aid Agreement No. 19-402 (Agreement) will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as it is a non-financial agreement that defines the responsibilities of the two entities regarding mutual aid response.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SBCFPD has numerous automatic aid/mutual aid agreements with local, state, and federal agencies. These agreements render an improved level of services by allowing one party to assist the other party by providing personnel, equipment, materials/supplies, and other services, as needed, for emergency incidents.
On June 11, 2019 (Item No. 93), the Board of Directors (Board) approved the non-financial Agreement between San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) and the City of Riverside (City) for a five-year term, effective upon execution by both parties and continuing through June 30, 2024. The Agreement allows one party to assist the other party by providing personnel, equipment, materials/supplies, and other services, as needed, for fire and/or emergency incidents.
The recommended Amendment will amend the mutual aid and general provisions and extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five-year period, for a total contract term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2029. This Amendment is retroactive to July 1, 2024, due to a delay in contract negotiations and subsequent time required for fiscal and legal reviews. The Agreement may be terminated by either party with 90 days written notice. All other terms of the Agreement shall remain the same.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Scott Runyan, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 5, 2024; Finance (Ivan Ramirez, Administrative Analyst, 387-4020) on June 17, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on June 21, 2024.