REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 10, 2021
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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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's 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 beginning upon full execution of the Agreement through June 30, 2022.
(Presenter: John Ades, Deputy Chief, 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 and Stakeholders.
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 is included in the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator's (Department) 2021-22 budget.
Aircraft Model
FY21-22 Hourly Rate
Helicopter UH-1H
$3,213
Helicopter B-212
$3,302
Helicopter Airbus H125
$1,983
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The California Department of Forestry and Fire P...
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