REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2020
FROM
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and the necessary annual "Lease Agreement for the Intermittent Use of Aircraft", establishing the helicopter requirements for the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Aviation Division participation in the Call-When-Needed Helicopter Program for the reimbursement of costs related to providing fire suppression services, based on rates as established in the County Fee Ordinance, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
(Presenter: John Ades, Captain, 387-0640)
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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.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Agreement provides for reimbursement of equipment and personnel costs incurred in the performance of State-requested helicopter firefighting services. The hourly reimbursement rates listed below are established in the County Fee Ordinance (County Code Section 16.0226(k)). Actual revenue will be based upon the level of service provided. Sufficient appropriation and revenue will be included in the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's (Department) 2020-21 recommended budget.
Aircraft Model
FY 20-21 Hourly Rate
Helicopter UH1H
$3,213
Helicopter B-212
$3,302
Helicopter H125
$1,983
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Call-When-Needed Helic...
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