AGENDA DATE: 6/5/2024
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Fire-Rescue Foundation Discussion
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: To discuss and receive direction from the Board on the County's partnership in a proposed initiative to establish a fire rescue foundation in the County
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Rosenberg, Farley, Eggleston, Sumner
PRESENTER (S): Steven Rosenberg
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At the Board's February 28, 2024 meeting, Supervisor LaPisto-Kirtley proposed the County's partnership in an initiative to establish a fire rescue foundation to support the County's Fire Rescue Department. At that time, the Board requested staff share the scale of resources that would be required to support such an initiative, including preparation and negotiation of a memorandum of agreement with the to-be-formed foundation and ongoing maintenance of the relationship between the County and the foundation. The County Attorney offered to reach out to the potentially impacted departments to collect that information, which is attached to this executive summary (Attachment A).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: Attachment A provides an overview of the staff resources to create and maintain a positive working relationship with a fire rescue foundation, detailing the level of time and effort they expect to be necessary from the respective departments to support the initiative.
BUDGET IMPACT: At this time, there are no significant budget impacts anticipated.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board discuss and provide direction whether the County will support the County's partnership in the proposed initiative to establish a fire rescue foundation by preparing and negotiating a m...
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