REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 5, 2025
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
LEONARDO GONZALEZ, Director, Human Resources Department
SUBJECT
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Side Letter Agreement with San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 935
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, approve a Side Letter Agreement, effective August 9, 2025, between the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 935 for employees in the bargaining unit, amending the Healthcare Trust article of the current Memorandum of Understanding, for the implementation of a Healthcare Trust.
(Presenter: Leonardo Gonzalez, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). On January 28, 2025 (Item No. 65), the Board of Directors (Board) approved a one-time $4,000,000 contribution to a healthcare trust or similar benefits program for bargaining unit employees, contingent upon agreement on parameters by the San Bernardino County Professional Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 935 (Local 935) and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD), funded by SBCFPD. There are no anticipated additional costs associated with the proposed Side Letter Agreement (Agreement). No budget adjustments are requested at this time.
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