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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08031993 - 1.58 C aY►s�.Ql�r �,� a � - ll `(lorasa,C down of Moraga RECEIVED _ r. � �' 2100 DONALD DRIVE r`�_ �1� P.O. BOX 188 MORAGA, CA 94556(510) 376-2590SUPE" RA COSTA CO SOBS July 21, 1993 Honorable Tom Torlakson Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, A 94553 Dear S ery 0 lakson, The Town of Moraga and City of Orinda have jointly commissioned the Davis Company of Sacramento to study the organization alternatives for the provision of fire services within our communities. The study emphasizes consolidation of the Moraga and Orinda fire districts, consolidation with Contra Costa Fire, the provision of emergency medical services, and other service improvements . The final report is expected to be received in mid September. We believe the study is a valuable tool for our respective communities and the Board of Supervisors in determining the future of fire district organization within our portion of the County. We also understand that the Auditor Controller will be issuing final financial information concerning fire district revenue from the Special District Augmentation Fund about the middle of August. Preliminary information seems to indicate that this year the Moraga and Orinda Districts will be spared the major loss of SDAF funds which were anticipated prior to State budget passage. Both the independent consultant's report and the auditor controller report are crucial to the decision making process for future fire district reorganization. Under today' s circumstances, the sense of urgency with which the Board has worked to develop reorganization policies has lessened, giving the Board and the citizenry time to formulate meaningful policies which will provide continued fire and emergency medical services in an effective cost efficient manner. Therefore, we would urge the Board not to take any actions concerning fire district reorganization or consolidation until the study is complete and has been reviewed by the Councils, the Board, and the public. We especially urge you not to rush to the voters with an advisory ballot which is not based on the fact of reorganization or consolidation as described by this independent source. We are sure that the Board would want the public and all elected representatives to be fully informed about the possible changes in fire services . Additionally, some questions asked of County staff have yet to be answered, such as the difference in cost saving between "Functional Integration" and "Full Consolidation" of the fire district. We believe that both the independent consultant' s report, and the Auditor Controller SDAF information, are crucial to your future decisions . Following the study, our community would be happy to work with the Board to develop reorganization proposals which will provide our community with the necessary emergency protection and assist the Board in providing the most cost efficient fire and emergency medical services . Your continued interest and concern for the preservation of fire and emergency medical services is appreciated. Sincerely, Su n L. Noe Mayor cc: Members, Board of Supervisors County Administrator City of Orinda Moraga Fire Protection District City of Lafayette Michael Davis, Davis Company Zown of Moraga p ::'..:....::..:... ..: oma. _ ; fr'+ � '1°' 2100 DONALD DRIVE P.O. BOX 188 - RE � = � MORAGA, CA 94556 =_;___= JUL 2 3 Ig9Ci EE (510)376-2590 �{ CLERK BOARD OF SUPc °�'ember,1' RVISORS CONTRA COSTA CO, July 21, 1993 Honorable Tom Torlakson Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, A 94553 Dear S erv'Wlakson, The Town of Moraga and City of Orinda have jointly commissioned the Davis Company of Sacramento to study the organization alternatives for the provision of fire services within our communities . The study emphasizes consolidation of the Moraga and Orinda fire districts, consolidation with Contra 1 Costa . Fire, the.. provision of., emergency medical services, and other service improvements . The. final report is expected to be received in mid. Se.ptember: We believe the study is a valuable tool for our respective communities and the Board of Supervisors in determining the future of fire district organization within our portion of the County. We also understand that the Auditor Controller will be issuing final financial information concerning fire district revenue from the Special District Augmentation Fund about the middle of August. Preliminary information seems to indicate that this year the Moraga and Orinda Districts will be spared the major loss of SDAF funds which were anticipated prior to State budget passage. Both the independent consultant' s report and the auditor controller report are crucial to the decision making process for future fire district reorganization. Under today' s circumstances, the sense of urgency with which the Board has worked to develop reorganization policies has lessened, giving the Board and the citizenry time to formulate meaningful policies which will provide continued fire and emergency medical services in an effective cost efficient manner. Therefore, we would urge the Board not to take any actions concerning fire district reorganization or consolidation until the study is complete and has been reviewed by the Councils, the Board, and the public . We especially urge you not to rush to the voters with an advisory ballot which is not based on the fact of reorganization or consolidation as described by this independent source. We are sure that the Board would want the public and all elected representatives to be fully informed about the possible changes in fire services. Additionally, some questions asked of County staff have yet to be answered, such as the difference in cost saving between "Functional Integration" and "Full Consolidation" of the fire district. We believe that both the independent consultant' s report, and the Auditor Controller SDAF information, are crucial to your future decisions. Following the study, our community would be happy to work with the Board to develop reorganization proposals which will provide our community with the necessary emergency protection and assist the Board in providing the most cost efficient fire and emergency medical services . Your continued interest and concern for the preservation of fire and emergency medical services is appreciated. Sincerely, T Su Mayor cc: Members, Board of Supervisors County Administrator City of Orinda Moraga Fire Protection District City of Lafayette Michael Davis, Davis Company