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FIRE
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT / RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a Resolution approving and authorizing the Chair to sign the Cooperative Fire Protection Services Agreement #2CA07282 for Local Agencies for Schedule “A” and Amador Fire Protection Services with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; and to further sign Schedule “E”, Self-Insurance Certification of Local Agency of Tort Liability and Local Agency-Owned Vehicles in an amount not to exceed $4,953,856 effective 7/1/25 through 6/30/26
b) Request authorization for the Chair to sign the Intent to Renew Letter for continued services in FY 26/27
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the contract has been included in the FY 25/26 budget.
Background Information:
Tehama County has been contracting with the California Department of Forestry for 90+ years. This agreement allows Tehama County to utilize state resources in the Local Responsibility Areas for emergency fire protection, medical and rescue response, basic life support services, dispatch services, fire code inspection, prevention and enforcement and land use/pre-fire planning services. The 25/26 Agreement includes the addition of one Fire Captain to meet California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection staffing requirements.