HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05092017 - Fire Protection DistrictCALENDAR FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD CHAMBERS ROOM 107, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 651 PINE STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, CHAIR
KAREN MITCHOFF, VICE CHAIR
JOHN GIOIA
CANDACE ANDERSEN
DIANE BURGIS
DAVID J. TWA, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 335-1900
JEFF CARMAN, FIRE CHIEF
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AN ITEM THAT IS ON THE AGENDA, WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) MINUTES.
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or public comment period
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ANNOTATED AGENDA & MINUTES
May 9, 2017
Present: John Gioia, Director; Candace Andersen, Director; Diane Burgis, Director; Karen Mitchoff, Director;
Federal D. Glover, Director
Staff Present:David Twa, County Administrator
Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
1:30 P.M. Convene and call to order.
Convened and called to order at 1:40 p.m.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.6 on the following agenda) –
Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any Director or on request
for discussion by a member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will
be considered with the Discussion Items.
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PRESENTATIONS
PR.1 PRESENTATION recognizing the American Medical Response 2017 Nominees
for the Star of Life Award. (Jeff Carman, Fire Chief)
Will be presented at the May 23 2017 Special Meeting of the Fire Protection District.
PR.2 PRESENTATION honoring Richard Hodge, upon his retirement from American
Medical Response, for 43 years of EMS service. (Jeff Carman, Fire Chief)
Will be presented at the May 23 2017 Special Meeting of the Fire Protection District.
PR.3 PRESENTATION honoring Jim Maddox for 30 years of EMS service. (Jeff
Carman, Fire Chief)
Will be presented at the May 23 2017 Special Meeting of the Fire Protection District.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
D. 1 CONSIDER Consent Items previously removed.
There were no items removed from consent for discussion.
D. 2 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
Bill Granados, CCC Fire Protection District Advisory Board, provided an update on
the efforts to memorialize Station 70 in honor of firefighters who died in the line of
duty. He hopes to have the matter on the June 2017 agenda.
D.3 CONSIDER authorizing the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the City of
San Pablo for the joint funding and construction of a replacement Fire Station 70 to be
located at 1800 23rd Street, for the period May 15, 2017 to May 15, 2021. (Lewis
Broschard, Deputy Fire Chief)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
D.4 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Fire Chief on ambulance service response
times, payer mix, revenue received, and expenditures paid for calendar year 2016. (Jeff
Carman, Fire Chief)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
D.5 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for
ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives. (Jeff Carman, Fire Chief)
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AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
CONSENT ITEMS
C.1 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/1 proclaiming May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Contra Costa County, as recommended by Fire Chief Jeff
Carman. (See PR. 1)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.2 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/2 honoring Richard Hodge, upon his retirement from
American Medical Response, for 43 years of EMS service, as recommended by the Fire
Chief. (See PR.2)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.3 ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/3 honoring Jim Maddox for 30 years of EMS service,
as recommended by the Fire Chief. (See PR.3)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.4 ACCEPT finding that the Fire Station 69 roof project will not have a significant
effect on the environment and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(d) AND DIRECT Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District staff, through the Conservation and Development
Department, to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. (No fiscal impact)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.5 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept
grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Fire Prevention and Safety
Program, in an amount not to exceed $31,000, for the purchase of fire prevention and
education supplies. (95% Federal, 5% District match)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.6 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Hazardous
Materials by Rail Training Agreement with the California Governor's Office of
Emergency Services to reimburse the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District in an
amount not to exceed $461,496 for hazardous materials training for the period May 26,
2017, through June 30, 2018. (100% State)
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 3
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Board meets in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District pursuant to Ordinance Code Section 24-2.402. Persons who wish to address the
Board of Directors should complete the form provided for that purpose and furnish a copy of any
written statement to the Clerk.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to a majority of the members of the Board of Directors less
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, First
Floor, Room 106, Martinez, CA 94553, during normal business hours. All matters listed under
CONSENT ITEMS are considered by the Board of Directors to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of
the Board or a member of the public prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion to
adopt. Persons who wish to speak on matters set for PUBLIC HEARINGS will be heard when the
Chair calls for comments from those persons who are in support thereof or in opposition thereto.
After persons have spoken, the hearing is closed and the matter is subject to discussion and action
by the Board. Comments on matters listed on the agenda or otherwise within the purview of the
Board of Directors can be submitted to the office of the Clerk of the Board via mail: Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District Board of Directors, 651 Pine Street Room 106, Martinez, CA
94553; by fax: 925-335-1913.
The District will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to
attend Board meetings who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting, at
(925) 335-1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk,
Room 106. Copies of recordings of all or portions of a Board meeting may be purchased from the
Clerk of the Board. Please telephone the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900, to make
the necessary arrangements. Applications for personal subscriptions to the Board Agenda may be
obtained by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board, (925) 335-1900. The Board of Directors’
agenda and meeting materials are available for inspection at least 96 hours prior to each meeting at
the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, California.
Subscribe to receive to the weekly Board Agenda by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board,
(925) 335-1900 or using the County's on line subscription feature at the County’s Internet Web
Page, where agendas and supporting information may also be viewed:
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission is scheduled to meet
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next on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Training Center, 2945 Treat Blvd.,
Concord, CA 94518.
AGENDA DEADLINE: Thursday, 12 noon, 12 days before the Tuesday Board meetings.
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has a policy of making limited use of acronyms,
abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its Board of Supervisors meetings and written
materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in oral presentations and
written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
ARRA American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BayRICS Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications System
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOC Board of Commissioners
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAL-EMA California Emergency Management Agency
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCE Community Choice Energy
CBC California Building Code
CCCPFD (ConFire) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCRMC Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CFC California Fire Code
CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire (CCCFPD) Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPF – California Professional Firefighters
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 5
dba doing business as
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
ECCFPD East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
et al. et alii (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS (State Dept of ) Health and Human Services
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
IAFF International Association of Firefighters
ICC International Code Council
IFC International Fire Code
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
Local 1230 Contra Costa County Professional Firefighters Local 1230
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency Operations Center
OPEB Other Post Employment Benefits
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PACE Property Assessed Clean Energy
PARS Public Agencies Retirement Services
PEPRA Public Employees Pension Reform Act
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
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RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SEIU Service Employees International Union
SUASI Super Urban Area Security Initiative
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
UASI Urban Area Security Initiative
UCOA United Chief Officers Association
vs . versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECOGNIZE the American Medical Response employees listed below as the 2017 nominees for the Star of Life
Award:
Anna Cleese, Logistics Supervisor
Jackson Coats, Paramedic FTO
Sarah Dotson, Paramedic
Dubravka Frost, Paramedic
Laron Johnson, EMT
Brandon Juarez, Paramedic
Rodney Rapp, Paramedic
Damon Richardson, Paramedic
Kyle Wellington, EMT
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Jeff Carman,
925-941-3318
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
PR.1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Recognition of American Medical Response Nominees for the 2017 Star of Life Award
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 8
BACKGROUND:
The American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance
professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS
profession. Stars of Life honors the contributions of these heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in
our healthcare infrastructure. The Fire District would like to acknowledge the American Medical Response nominees
for their service and dedication to the residents of Contra Costa County.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Will be presented at the May 23 2017 Special Meeting of the Fire Protection District.
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 9
RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the City of San Pablo for the joint funding and construction of a
replacement Fire Station 70 to be located at 1800 23rd Street in the City of San Pablo, for the period May 15, 2017 to
May 15, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City of San Pablo (City) has pledged $4,500,000 towards the costs of constructing the new Fire Station 70. As
part of the Memorandum of Understanding, the City has agreed to transfer title and ownership of the parcel located at
1800 23rd Street to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District). The District has agreed to transfer title
and ownership of the parcel located at 13928 San Pablo Avenue to the City upon completion of the new fire station.
The District would be responsible for funding the costs of design, permits, and construction which could total
$7,000,000 based on current total projected costs of $11,300,000. The District intends to pursue financing for its
portion of the project.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Lewis Broschard, Deputy Fire
Chief (925) 941-3501
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Memorandum of Understanding for the Relocation and Building of Fire Station 70 in San Pablo
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 10
BACKGROUND:
Fire Station 70 is located at 13928 San Pablo Avenue in the City of San Pablo. The current location has served as a
fire station for almost 65 years. The current station consists of one permanent structure, housing the fire apparatus,
attached to a modular building housing the living quarters for the crews. The current modular buildings were installed
in the early 1990s as a result of the former fire station being demolished as a result of the Loma Prieta earthquake.
The current apparatus bay does not accommodate modern fire apparatus and was designed in the 1950s. The current
fire engine cannot be walked around without the apparatus bay door being open as there is not room in front or
behind the engine when it is parked. The modular building used for the living quarters has outlived its useful life as a
modular building and was only designed for a crew of three personnel. With the addition of Squad 70, there are now
five personnel on duty every day at Fire Station 70.
When designs were prepared to expand the modular building, it became clear the cost to perform this work was not
worth the investment in adding onto a building that was temporary in nature, beyond its useful life, and not designed
for the number of personnel currently on duty or any possible increase in staffing into the future. The District and the
City both agreed a new fire station was the most suitable solution for the community. Discussions with the City
yielded a potential relocation of the fire station to 1800 23 rd Street, at the intersection with Market Avenue. This site
is roughly the same size as the current fire station location but provides access from three sides off of 23rd Street,
Market Avenue, and Powell Street. Additionally, the City offered to provide funding for the project up to $4,500,000.
Initial site plans and Phase I environmental review have been completed for the 23rd Street location. The
environmental review returned favorable with no known issues to be mitigated. The current site plan that will fit on
the lot calls for a two story fire station, with three apparatus bays that will accommodate two three-person crews. The
station needs to be built for potential staffing and service expansion as it will likely see service up to 50 years after
being completed. The current site plan calls for a building of approximately 12,500 square feet.
The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) provides for City contributions of up to $4,500,000 towards
design and construction costs. In addition, the City will transfer title and ownership of the parcel where the new fire
station is to be constructed to the District. The District agrees to construct the station and fund the costs for design and
construction in excess of the City’s contribution. The District also agrees to transfer title and ownership of the parcel
where the current fire station is located to the City once the new fire station has been constructed and the old station
is vacated.
The MOU provides for particular payment provisions by the City to the District at certain construction benchmarks
and provides for certain exit clauses for both parties if the project is deemed unfeasible prior to construction. Upon
completion of construction, the parcel and the fire station will be wholly owned by the District.
Under CEQA Guidelines section 15004(b)(2)(A), an agency may designate a preferred site for CEQA review and
may enter into land acquisition agreements when the agency has conditioned the agency’s future use of the site on
CEQA compliance. The MOU conditions the future use of the New Station 70 Property on CEQA compliance. The
District will act as lead agency under CEQA. After CEQA review is complete, this Board will consider approving the
CEQA document and findings in conjunction with approval of the new District Fire Station 70 Project. The Project
will not proceed unless the governing boards of both parties determine that the Project is feasible.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not proceed with relocating and building a new Fire Station 70 at this time.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief on ambulance service response times, payer mix, revenue received, and
expenditures paid for calendar year 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Report only. No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Effective January 1, 2016, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) became the exclusive operator
of emergency ambulance service within exclusive operating areas (EOAs) 1, 2, and 5 in Contra Costa County. The
District effectively provides emergency ambulance service through a contract with American Medical Response West
(AMR). This service model has been termed the Alliance. The District continues to develop its relationship with
AMR in an effort to maximize operational efficiency and deliver outstanding service to the citizens of Contra Costa
County. The new endeavor has required substantial adjustment, and the District continues to reposition internal
resources to effectively manage the operational and financial components of the ambulance service program.
The key goals of the Alliance included improved efficiency of emergency resource deployment and improved service
levels.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.4
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Ambulance Service Periodic Financial Report
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 12
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
This has been successful. For example, effective February 1, 2016, the dispatching of ambulance resources was
transitioned from AMR to the Fire District. This resulted in nearly a minute reduction in call processing times.
Another objective for the District was to develop a potential new source of revenue to support and add capacity to
the emergency medical services system within Contra Costa County. The Alliance model has proved to be
financially sustainable in its first year of operation.
Some of the factors that drive revenue and financial sustainability include transport volume, payer mix, services
provided, service charges, payer reimbursement rates, average mileage, quality of documentation, hospital
relationships, and health care legislation. Transport volume increased approximately 3% in 2016 compared to
2015. While continuing to mature, the District's payer mix experience to date has been very similar to prior years
(2014 and 2015).
On the expenditure side, the District has used lower than anticipated ambulance unit hours while still exceeding
the contractual response time performance standard of 90% in all zones. This lower-than-anticipated use of
ambulance unit hours was one of the components of a financially successful first year.
Going forward, more ambulance program-related expenditures (including staffing costs) will be shifted from the
District’s General Operations Fund to the EMS Transport Fund. The District will repay the $3 million cash
advance, build a responsible reserve fund for future stability of the service, and pursue federal supplemental
reimbursement (GEMT) for services provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Lastly, the District will continue to work
through performance issues, identify and test new opportunities, and reinvent revenue back into the system.
ATTACHMENTS
Ambulance Finance Update, May 2017
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 13
Contra Costa County Fire Protection DistrictAmbulance Service Finance ReportMay 9, 20171May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes14
OverviewEffective January 1, 2016, the Fire District became the exclusive operator of emergency ambulance service within Exclusive Operating Areas 1, 2, and 5 in Contra Costa County.AMR provides emergency ambulance service on behalf of the Fire District, as the ambulance service sub-contractor, pursuant to the establishment of the Alliance.Effective February 1, 2016, the dispatching of ambulance resources was transitioned from AMR to the Fire District, resulting in reduced call processing times.The Fire District continues to develop its relationship with AMR in an effort to maximize operational efficiency and deliver outstanding service to the citizens of Contra Costa County.The new endeavor has required substantial adjustment. The Fire District continues to reposition internal resources to effectively manage the operational and financial components of the ambulance service program.2May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes15
Key Goals of the AllianceEfficient use of emergency resourcesFire and ambulance resources working collaborativelyConsolidated communications centers, single point dispatchingTraining, medical direction, and quality control staff synergyPotential revenue/savingsCollections exceed expenses, system is sustainableEfficiency adds “capacity” to an already burdened fire response systemImproved service levelsResponse times exceed county requirementsDispatch times reduced by almost one (1) minute3May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes16
Factors That Drive RevenueTransport VolumePayer MixService ProvidedService ChargesPayer Reimbursement RatesAverage MileageDocumentationHospital RelationshipsHealth Care Reform Impact4May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes17
Transport VolumeAveraged 194.8 transports per day in 2016. AMR averaged 187.8 transports per day in 2015.AMR provided 236,710 ambulance unit hours (UHs) in 2016. That equates to an average of 646.75 UHs per day and 4,527 UHs per week.Contemplated using 5,173 UHs per week in ambulance bid proposal.Lower UHs resulted in a lower overall system cost.Despite lower UHs, 90% contractual response time standard exceeded in all zones.52012201320142015201660,751 60,804 63,488 69,405 71,283%Incr0.09%4.41%9.32%2.71%May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes18
Transport Volume60,75160,80463,48869,40571,28354,00056,00058,00060,00062,00064,00066,00068,00070,00072,00074,000Volume201220132014201520166May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes19
Payer Mix* Based on 2016 data as of 4/30/17. This will change somewhat as accounts continue to mature.Payer Type201420152016*Medicare and Medicare HMO 43.2% 43.3% 42.8%Medi‐Cal and Medi‐Cal HMO 26.8% 29.6% 28.1%Commercial Insurance 14.5% 14.3% 15.9%Private Pay13.0% 10.6% 12.5%Other2.4% 2.2% 0.7%7May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes20
Payer Mix0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50PrivateCommercialMedi-CalMedicare2014201520168May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes21
Medicare and Medi-Cal AllowablesMedicare AllowablesMedicare pays ambulance base rate and mileage only. Medicare does not pay for oxygen or treat/refuse transport (TNT). Medicare does not pay for non-emergency transports. Rates vary by region. In general, the District will receive a payment of no more than $510 for ambulance service (i.e., the base rate) with a nominal adjustment for mileage for Medicare patients.Medicaid (Medi-Cal) ReimbursementsMedi-Cal reimburses for ambulance base rate, TNT, oxygen, and mileage. New rates were published 4/15/17. On average, the District receives a reimbursement of $120 for ambulance service with nominal adjustments for the administration of oxygen (if applicable) and mileage for Medi-Cal patients.9May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes22
2016 Contra Costa County Ambulance DataGross Charges $ 194.2 millionAdjustments $ 104.8 millionNet Charges $ 89.4 millionAverage Charge $ 2,592Average Mileage 7.84Avg Adjustment $ 1,400Avg Net Charge $ 1,192Avg Collection $ 57310Accounts take at least 9-12 months to mature from the date of transport.Collections $ 42.9 millionCollection Rate 22.11 %May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes23
FinancesThis is what we showed you at our last financial update:Notes:Revenue based on date of service (DOS) as of 8/31/2016.Did not include payments for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.Expenditures expressed on an accrual basis. Do not include soft costs (e.g., wages and benefits for administrative positions).Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunCollections 3,161,284 2,731,810 2,912,234 2,625,554 2,736,663 2,444,462Expenditures 2,943,534 2,522,999 2,845,348 2,834,860 2,986,059 2,950,370217,750 208,811 66,887(209,306) (249,396) (505,908)201611May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes24
FinancesThis is what the same time period looks like now:Notes:Revenue based on date of service (DOS) as of 4/30/2017.Expenditures expressed on an accrual basis. Do not include soft costs (e.g., wages and benefits for administrative positions).Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunCollections 3,462,404 3,437,811 3,641,884 3,371,361 3,534,040 3,543,110Expenditures 2,997,905 2,580,353 2,889,010 2,960,080 3,123,521 3,117,289464,499 857,458 752,874 411,281 410,519 425,821201612May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes25
Collections and Expenditures by DOS(as of 4/30/2017)JanFebMarAprMayJunCollections3,462,404 3,437,811 3,641,884 3,371,361 3,534,040 3,543,110Expenditures2,997,905 2,580,353 2,889,010 2,960,080 3,123,521 3,117,2890500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002,500,0003,000,0003,500,0004,000,00013May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes26
FinancesLet’s add July - December:Notes:Revenue based on date of service (DOS) as of 4/30/2017.Expenditures expressed on an accrual basis. Do not include soft costs (e.g., wages and benefits for administrative positions).Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCollections 3,485,130 3,770,708 3,683,905 3,578,840 3,506,335 3,920,494Expenditures 3,050,681 3,166,949 3,008,662 3,124,534 3,071,940 3,107,485434,449 603,759 675,243 454,306 434,395 813,009201614May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes27
Collections and Expenditures by DOS(as of 4/30/2017)JulAugSepOctNovDecCollections3,485,130 3,770,708 3,683,905 3,578,840 3,506,335 3,920,494Expenditures3,050,681 3,166,949 3,008,662 3,124,534 3,071,940 3,107,4850500,0001,000,0001,500,0002,000,0002,500,0003,000,0003,500,0004,000,0004,500,00015May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes28
System PerformanceResponse TimesOutlier16ZonesPriority 1 Priority 3Actual %90% StandardActual %90% StandardA94.57% 10:00 99.43% 20:00B-D94.76% 11:45 99.58% 20:00Defined as a single incident with an unusually long response time. PriorityHigh Density Low Density Penalty1>18:59>29:59$15002>22:59>44:59$10003>39:59>59:59$ 75034733Total Incidents Total Outliers Percentage of Total Total Penalties100,464 380 .38% $296,250.00May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes29
System ImprovementsSystem finances and overall performance are transparent. No last minute surprises!Collaboration committee working together to:Work through performance issuesResponse time importanceTiered response5150 responseCommunity ParamedicineHospital wait timesIdentify and test opportunitiesReinvest revenue back into the system17May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes30
Going ForwardThe Alliance system is sustainable based on 2016 data.Ambulance program related expenditures (including administrative costs) will be shifted from the District’s General Operations Fund to the EMS Transport Fund beginning July 1, 2017. This shifting of costs will reduce the revenue-expenditure gap.The District transferred $3 million from its General Operations Fund to the EMS Transport Fund to pay expenditures secured by anticipated receivables from the provision of ambulance service (essentially “seed money”). Those funds will need to be repaid.The District also needs to establish a significant fund balance within the EMS Transport Fund to stabilize this critical service in an uncertain future.The District intends to pursue federal supplemental reimbursement (GEMT) for services provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.18May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes31
Questions?19May 9, 2017Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes32
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Contra Costa County Fire Board of Directors, the Fire Chief is providing a report on the status
and progress of the various District initiatives.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.5
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Chief's Report - May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 33
ATTACHMENTS
Fire Chief's Report _May 9,
2017
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 34
May 9, 2017
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
RE: Fire Chief’s Report
______________________________________________________________________
▪ Fire Station 16 plans continue to move forward. Construction drawings are currently
being developed as we prepare our submission for building permits. Additionally,
contractors are being prequalified in anticipation of going to bid in early summer.
▪ Fire Station 70 elevations and design plans are being developed in preparation for
submission to the City of San Pablo after the CEQA report is completed (tentatively
scheduled for July). External consultants are conducting required noise, traffic, and
air studies for the CEQA report and should complete the reports by mid-May.
▪ Battalion Chiefs Cormier and Eglite retired in April with over 30 years of service. As
a result of their departures, we promoted Captains Quesada and Stark to the rank of
Battalion Chief. At the next Board meeting, we hope to recognize the years of
service Chiefs Cormier and Eglite provided to the District. We also wish Battalion
Chiefs Quesada and Stark success in their new roles.
▪ With the anticipated approval of the contract with Cal OES, we are excited to
announce that the training component of the District’s hazardous materials program
will commence in June. The District’s Hazardous Materials Team personnel will
attend six classes (each class is one week long) prior to the team being placed into
service. The contract allows us 12 months to officially deploy the team; however, we
hope to accomplish this much sooner.
▪ Since the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District announced the closure of their
Knightsen station effective July 1, many of you have asked about the potential
impacts to our Fire District. Fortunately, we have operated under a 3-station model
in the past with an auto-aid agreement that provided for equal sharing of resources.
Effective July 1, we will revert to that already developed and tested auto-aid
agreement, and we are confident that the arrangement will work as well as it did in
the past. We will monitor the use of resources to ensure the agreement does not
require modification.
▪ Last month, one of our ladder trucks was struck at excessive speed by a drunk
driver on the freeway. Unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle was killed in the
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 35
collision. Our firefighters sustained minor, but ongoing, injuries to their backs and
necks. This was the second collision in the last twelve months, and this causes us to
be concerned. Not only is there the potential for significant injury to our personnel
and civilians, but it is also a financial burden on the organization. We are working
with the California Highway Patrol on a plan which would allow for getting our
personnel off the freeways and onto surface streets as quickly as possible. We look
forward to continuing to collaborate with the CHP toward developing and
implementing a plan before this type of incident occurs again.
▪ The Fire District has been working with the Office of the County Administrator and
the Real Estate Division to move its administrative offices to a new location during
CY 2017. With the addition of support staff and the necessary personnel to operate
the ambulance transport program, we have exhausted our usable space. Ultimately,
the administrative offices will be located within the military relocation project in
Concord, but we are unable to wait 5-7 years for that project to be completed. We
had hoped to bring the contract to you for approval today, but there are additional
questions for which we need answers prior to requesting Board approval. We
anticipate bringing the contract to the Board in June.
▪ Wildland fire season is quickly approaching. We anticipate a very busy year as the
rains have brought about significant growth in the annual grasses. Even though it
was a very wet winter, annual grasses have a life cycle that allows them to dry out
even with a prolonged rainy season. Last year, we lost several homes as a result of
fast-moving fires involving annual grasses. We ask that residents take the time to
clear away debris and fuels from their homes to help us prevent loss of property
during these fires. Just as we did last year, we will be staffing the Sheriff’s helicopter
as well as our bulldozer in order to reduce the size of these fires.
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 36
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
(925) 941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.1
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Proclamation for May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Contra Costa County
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 37
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/1
MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/1
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 38
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/1
Proclaiming May 21-27, 2017 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Contra Costa County
WHEREAS, emergency medical services (EMS) is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden
illness or injury; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to those in need
twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week; and
WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency medical dispatchers, law enforcement officers,
emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, first responders, educators,
and administrators; and
WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of
specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, EMS plays a critical role in public outreach and injury prevention, and is evolving in its role as an important member of
the healthcare community; and
WHEREAS, the year 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the implementation of a paramedic program enhanced EMS System within
Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa EMS System is recognized in the state as a leader in exceptional EMS system performance improvement
practices focused on improving patient care outcomes; and
WHEREAS, in the last 10 years the EMS System within Contra Costa County has sustained an exceptional Trauma System and
implemented a High Risk Heart Attack (STEMI) System, Stroke System and a Cardiac Arrest System of Care; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by
designating Emergency Medical Services Week;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors does hereby proclaim May 21-27, 2017 as
Emergency Medical Services Week in Contra Costa County with the theme "EMS STRONG: Always in Service" we encourage the community to observe this
week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 39
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 40
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/2 honoring Richard Hodge, upon his retirement from American Medical Response, for
43 years of EMS service.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.2
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Honoring Richard Hodge for 43 Years of EMS Service with American Medical Response
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 41
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/2
MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/2
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 42
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/2
Honoring Richard Hodge, upon his retirement from American Medical Response as a Field Paramedic, for 43 years of EMS service.
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge began his EMS career in 1974 and has served as a paramedic, field training officer and instructor;
and
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge was nationally recognized in 2005 as a Star of Life for his commitment to the residents of Contra
Costa County; and
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge was selected in 2007 to travel to Melbourne, Australia to participate in an international EMS
exchange program; and
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge actively sits on a committee that evaluates and upgrades treatment protocols; and
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge provides annual CPR/AED training to the members of Warriors Watch Riders, a national
motorcycle-based veteran support organization for which he also serves as Assistant State Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Richard Hodge has continued to serve the citizens of Contra Costa County, providing world-class emergency
services while working with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District under the Alliance agreement with American
Medical Response.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors thanks and honors Richard Hodge for
forty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens of Contra Costa County.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 43
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 44
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/3 honoring Jim Maddox for 30 years of EMS service, as recommended by the Fire
Chief.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3500
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Honoring Jim Maddox for 30 Years of EMS Service with American Medical Response
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 45
AGENDA
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2017/3
MINUTES
ATTACHMENTS
Signed Resolution No.
2017/3
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 46
In the matter of:Resolution No. 2017/3
Honoring Jim Maddox for 30 years of EMS service with American Medical Response.
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox began his EMS career in 1987 with American Medical Response; and
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox organized the first medic bike team and helped roll out the 12-lead procedure; and
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox was responsible for training 300+ employees in PEPP/CPR/ACLS; and
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox facilitated the elimination of waste by reconstructing and reorganizing ambulance stock protocols; and
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox teaches, during his free time, community-based CPR classes at local facilities in Contra Costa County;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Maddox continues to serve the citizens of Contra Costa County, providing world-class emergency services
while working with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District under the Alliance agreement with American Medical
Response.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors thanks and honors Jim Maddox for thirty
years of dedicated service to the citizens of Contra Costa County.
___________________
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair, District V Supervisor
______________________________________
JOHN GIOIA CANDACE ANDERSEN
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
______________________________________
DIANE BURGIS KAREN MITCHOFF
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa,
By: ____________________________________, Deputy
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 47
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 48
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT finding that the Fire Station 69 roof project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines section 15301(d) AND
DIRECT Contra Costa County Fire Protection District staff, through the Conservation and Development Department,
to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with the findings of a categorical exemption under the CEQA guidelines. The District did
incur costs in order to make this finding and there are some cost associated with recording of the categorical
exemption. If this project is not found to be categorically exempt, there would be significant costs in conducting
additional studies.
While the direct costs of the roof replacement project are not within the scope of this item, this $170,000 project is
funded in the District 2016-2017 adopted budget.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Aaron McAlister, Assistant Fire
Chief, 925-383-5003
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.4
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Station 69 Roof Project CEQA Exemption Finding
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 49
BACKGROUND:
Fire Station 69 in the City of San Pablo is in need of a new roof. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
(District) has previously identified this need and planned for this project during the 2016-2017 fiscal year. This
agenda item only seeks approval of the CEQA findings. The District is receiving the assistance of Contra Costa
County Public Works for the purpose of bidding and awarding this $170,000 project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without CEQA approval, this project cannot go forward. Delaying the CEQA approval will cause the project to
go into the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
ATTACHMENTS
FS 69 Roof CEQA
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 50
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 51
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 52
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 53
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 54
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 55
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to
Firefighters Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program, in an amount not to exceed $31,000, for the
purchase of fire prevention and education supplies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
95% Federal; 5% local agency match requirement. The period of performance is 12, 24, or 36 months depending on
the complexity of the project.
BACKGROUND:
DHS FEMA is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Program. The Grant Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program as part
of the AFG Program.
The purpose of the FP&S Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire
and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research
and development. FP&S
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Robert Marshall, Fire Marshal
(925) 941-3520
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.5
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2016 AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 56
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Grants are designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of deaths and injuries caused by fire and
fire-related hazards. Applications for the 2016 FP&S Grant are due by May 11, 2017.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District will apply for fire prevention and education supplies for a 5th
grade fire safety program. This will include supplies such as pencils, rulers, certificates, homework sheets, fire escape
plans, and envelopes. Funding will also be sought for a:
1) BullEx fire extinguisher training tool, which is a digital training tool that allows groups, such as children and
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program participants, the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher
properly by training on extinguishing digital fires without the risk of live fire; and
2) a hazard house with garage, which is a portable home that can be used to show flow paths, set up fire escape plans,
and train on fall prevention.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to take advantage of this funding opportunity to purchase fire prevention and education
supplies.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
A portion of the educational supplies are specifically intended for a 5th grade fire safety program. The other material
provided by this grant funding can also be used to educate children on fire hazards and fire prevention.
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 57
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Hazardous Materials by Rail Training
Agreement with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to reimburse the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District an amount not to exceed $461,496 for hazardous materials training for the period May 26, 2017,
through June 30, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The District will be reimbursed for the costs of the training by the State.
BACKGROUND:
This Agreement (draft attached) between the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) provides for the District to be reimbursed for hazardous
materials training required by Cal OES, specifically related to the Hazardous Materials by Rail (HMBR) Program,
before it can staff a HazMat Type II Team.
The District will host the hazardous materials training. Cal OES will reimburse the District for backfill or overtime
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/09/2017 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director
Contact: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
925-941-3318
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 9, 2017
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.6
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:May 9, 2017
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Hazardous Materials by Rail Training Agreement with CalOES
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 58
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
costs. The Agreement funds training for Hazmat Technician A through D and Hazmat Specialist F and G for 17
employees. The training will meet the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) requirements and standards
for certification. The Agreement also includes funds to send three employees to attend Assistant Safety Officer
training to be scheduled by CSTI outside the District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
This training allows the District to have a CSTI-certified 17 member HazMat Type II Team. Without this
Agreement, the District would either not be reimbursed for the required training or not staff a HazMat Team.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Standard Agreement STD 213
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 59
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STANDARD AGREEMENT
STD 213 (Rev 6/21/06) AGREEMENT NUMBER
6147-6
REGISTRATION NUMBER
1.This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Contractor named below:
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
2.The term of this May 26, 2017, or upon DGS approval, whichever is the later, through June 30, 2018Agreement is:
3.The maximum amount $461,495.23
of this Agreement is: Four Hundred Sixty One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Five Dollars and Twenty Three Cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits that by this reference made a part of
the Agreement.
Exhibit A – Statement of Work 4 pages
Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 1 page
Exhibit B-1 – Cost Sheet 1 page
Exhibit C* – General Terms and Conditions (GTC 04/2017) 1 page
Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions 2 pages
Attachment A – Activity Calculations 1 page
Items shown with an Asterisk (*), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/Standard+Language
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
CONTRACTOR California Department of General
Services Use Only
CONTRACTOR’S NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
BY (Authorized Signature)
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
ADDRESS
2010 Geary Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NAME
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
BY (Authorized Signature)
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING Exempt per:
Sara Stillwell, Assistant Director, Administrative Services Section
ADDRESS
3650 Schriever Avenue
Mather, CA 95655
DRAFT
May 9, 2017 Contra Costa Fire Protection District Minutes 60
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Hazardous Material by Rail (HMBR) Training Agreement # 6147-6
EXHIBIT A
STATEMENT OF WORK
CONTRA COSTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BY RAIL TRAINING (REIMBURSABLE)
1.OBJECTIVE
This Agreement between the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (hereinafter
referred to as “Cal OES”) and the Contra Costa Fire Protection District (hereinafter referred to as
the “Fire Agency”) shall govern the reimbursements for the Fire Agency’s costs of backfilling
positions or overtime costs to allow Fire Agency staff to attend, and successfully complete,
hazardous materials training required by Cal OES (identified in Section 6, Part C), specifically
related to the Hazardous Materials by Rail (HMBR) Program. Cal OES and Fire Agency will use
the most cost effective means for providing funding for backfill or overtime costs. The intent is to
provide the Fire Agency reimbursement for the least extraordinary costs incurred to send staff to
Cal OES provided hazardous materials training (e.g. for on-duty staff attending training, Cal OES
will reimburse backfill costs; for off-duty staff attending training, Cal OES will reimburse overtime
costs of trainees).
This reimbursement will allow the Fire Agency to maintain regular staffing to avoid any
degradation of services or reduction in emergency response capabilities to the local Fire Agency
community during the training due to the absence of one (1) or more trainees.
2.TERM/PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
A. The period of performance for this Agreement shall be from May 26, 2017 or upon DGS
approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2018.
B. Upon mutual consent, Cal OES and the Fire Agency may execute written amendments for
changes to this Agreement that include time and funding.
3.BUDGETED AMOUNT
A. Required Training
The award of this Agreement shall not exceed $461,495.23 to include training, backfill and
overtime and travel as appropriate. Any increases to this amount shall be agreed upon by Cal
OES and the Fire Agency. Additionally, there is no obligation on Cal OES’s part to utilize the
entire amount. This contract includes $125,000.00 training dollars for the Fire Agency to attend
and complete their certified Hazmat Technician A thru D, Hazmat Specialist F & G, and
Assistant Safety Officer (ASO) training that meets California Specialized Training Institute
requirement/standards. This contract also includes $1,350.00 for tuition to send three
personnel to attend ASO training to be scheduled by CSTI outside of your jurisdiction. This
training should be completed by June 30, 2018.
In order to maximize the training benefit and build response capability statewide, Fire Agency
and Cal OES agree that in any class offered under this Agreement, excess training spaces (up
to normal class fill) will be open to enrollment for other agencies, at no tuition charge to those
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agencies or their personnel. Priority is HMBR team hosting the training, HMBR team from
another jurisdiction, responders from hosting jurisdiction, and responders from another
jurisdiction.
4.PROJECT DELIVERABLES
Cal OES will provide the previously mentioned financial resources to ensure Fire Agency can
provide training to their 17 member Hazmat Type II Team. As such, in order to allow the Fire
Agency the ability to maintain its regular staffing and response capabilities necessary to protect
the health and safety of their communities, Cal OES will reimburse the Fire Agency for any
vacated positions that require to be back-filled or for any overtime cost incurred by Fire Agency
employees for and during the time of the training and related travel, for negotiated costs up to the
amount of this Agreement.
5.CAL OES RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Designate a Contract Manager to whom all Fire Agency communications would be addressed.
B. Provide timely review and approval of invoices, information, and documents provided by the
Fire Agency within a minimum of ten (10) business days. Invoice approvals shall be subject
to conditions and categories of reimbursement identified in Exhibit B, Budget Detail and
Payment Provisions.
6.FIRE AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Designate a Contract Manager to whom Cal OES communications would be addressed and
who has the authority to act on all aspects of this agreement.
B. Back-fill positions as required due to Fire Agency staff attending the Hazardous Materials by
Rail Training provided by Cal OES.
C. Ensure the 17 members of their Hazmat Type II Team have the following certified training:
i.Hazardous Materials Technician A (all members)
ii.Hazardous Materials Technician B (all members)
iii.Hazardous Materials Technician C (all members)
iv.Hazardous Materials Technician D (all members)
v.Hazardous Materials Specialist F (all members)
vi.Hazardous Materials Specialist G (all members)
vii. Assistant Safety Officer (three (3) members)
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7.ACCEPTANCE OF DELIVERABLES
It shall be Cal OES’s sole determination as to whether a deliverable has been successfully
completed and acceptable to Cal OES. Acceptance criteria shall consist of the following:
A. Payment for tasks performed under this Agreement shall be as stated in Exhibit B-1, Cost
Worksheet. It shall be Cal OES’s sole determination as to whether the tasks and deliverables
identified in this Agreement have been successfully completed and are acceptable.
B. Invoices shall be due and payable, and payment shall be made, only after satisfactory
completion of the training and acceptance of the invoice by Cal OES.
C. In the event not all Fire Agency staff successfully complete the course, Cal OES reserves the
right to reduce the invoice by the number of Fire Agency staff who did not successfully
complete the course.
D. Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears, identifying staff name, classification, period of
service, and the costs per category as shown on the Exhibit B-1, Cost Worksheet.
E. The Fire Agency costs related to failure by staff to successfully complete the course shall be
costs of the Fire Agency, and shall not be billed to the Cal OES.
F. Fire agency will provide Cal OES with documentation that all members have completed
required training.
8.PROBLEM ESCALATION
The parties acknowledge and agree certain technical and project related problems or issues may
arise, and such matters shall be brought to Cal OES’s attention. Problems or issues shall
normally be reported in regular status reports. There may be instances, however, where the
severity of the problem justifies escalated reporting. To this extent the Fire Agency will determine
the level of severity and notify the appropriate Cal OES personnel. Cal OES personnel notified,
and the time period taken to report the problem or issue, shall be at a level commensurate with
the severity of the problem or issue. Cal OES personnel include, but are not limited to, the
following:
First level: Lori Lopez, Emergency Services Coordinator
Second level: Kim Zagaris, Chief, Fire and Rescue Services
Third level: Dan Bout, Assistant Director, Response
9.CANCELLATION
Cal OES may exercise its option to terminate the Agreement at any time with 30 calendar days ’
prior written notice. In the event of such termination the Cal OES shall pay all amounts due the
Fire Agency for all deliverables accepted prior to termination.
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10. PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES
The project representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:
Direct all contract inquiries to:
State: California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) Contractor: Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District
Unit: Procurement and Logistics
Services Branch Unit:
Attention: Samantha Patrick
Contract Analyst Attention: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
Address: 3650 Schriever Ave
Mather, CA 95655 Address: 2010 Geary Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (916) 845-8157 Phone: (925) 941-3500
Fax: (916) 845-8303 Fax: (925) 941-3319
e-mail: Samantha.Patrick@caloes.ca.gov e-mail: jcarm@cccfpd.org
State: California Governor’s Office of
Emergency Services (Cal OES) Contractor: Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District
Name: Chief Kim Zagaris c/o Lori Lopez Name: Jeff Carman, Fire Chief
Address: 3650 Schriever Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95655 Address: 2010 Geary Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (916) 845-8711 or (916) 845-8722 Phone: (925) 941-3500
Fax: (916) 845-8396 Fax: (925) 941-3319
e-mail: Lori.Lopez@caloes.ca.gov e-mail: jcarm@cccfpd.org
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1.Payment for services performed under this Agreement shall be as stated on Exhibit B-1, Cost
Worksheet. It shall be in Cal OES’s sole determination as to whether a task has been successfully
completed and is acceptable. Signed acceptance is required from the Cal OES’s Project Manager
before processing an invoice for payment.
2.Invoices shall be due and payable, and payment shall be made, only after satisfactory completion
of the training and acceptance of the invoice by Cal OES. In the event not all Fire Agency staff
successfully complete the course, Cal OES reserves the right to reduce the invoice in proportion
to the number of Fire Agency students not successfully completing the course to total Fire Agency
students successfully completing.
3.Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears, in triplicate, identifying staff name, classification,
period of service, and the costs per category as shown on the Exhibit B-1, Cost Worksheet.
4.Submit invoices, in triplicate, with reference to Agreement number #6147-6 to:
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Attention: Accounting Unit
3650 Schriever Ave.
Mather, CA 95655
5.It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years
covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this
Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, Cal OES shall have no liability to
pay any funds whatsoever to the Fire Agency or to furnish any other considerations under this
Agreement and the Fire Agency shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this
Agreement.
6.If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program,
Cal OES shall have the option to either cancel this Contract with no liability occurring to Cal OES,
or offer a contract amendment to the Fire Agency to reflect the reduced amount.
7.Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code
Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927. Payment to small/micro businesses shall be made in
accordance with and within the time specified in Chapter 4.5, Government Code 927 et seq.
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EXHIBIT B-1
COST WORKSHEET
DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST
Course Administration $126,350.00
Salaries and Wages per team required to backfill behind
trainee or overtime cost of trainee
(See Attachment A, Activity Calculations) $333,574.31
Travel
(See Attachment A, Activity Calculations) $1,570.92
Receipts and supporting documents for eligible reimbursements, must accompany the invoice for
payment and be sent to Cal OES within two (2) weeks of administering deliverables for
processing.
Fire Agency travel reimbursements, while on approved program business, will be reimbursed
based on the policies and rates determined by the California Department of Human Resources
(CalHR) for excluded state employees and contractors. These rates and policies can be found at:
http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel-rules-excluded.aspx. Reimbursement for travel
expenses shall not be made for expenses incurred within 50 miles of the Fire Agency’s home or
headquarters
Above cost to be completed based on the classification levels staff utilized at the Fire Agency.
Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears, in triplicate, identifying staff name, classification,
period of service, and the costs per category shown above.
The Fire Agency will only be reimbursed based on the above costs. No other costs will be
reimbursed without prior approval.
Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears, in triplicate, identifying staff name, classification,
period of service, and the costs per category shown above.
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EXHIBIT C
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS (GTC 04/2017)
The General Terms and Conditions, GTC 04/2017, are hereby incorporated by reference and made a
part of this Agreement as if attached hereto. This document may be viewed by visiting the following
link:
http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx
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EXHIBIT D
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.RIGHT TO TERMINATE
Cal OES reserves the right to terminate this agreement subject to 30 days written notice to the
Fire Agency. Fire Agency may submit a written request to terminate this agreement only if Cal
OES should substantially fail to perform its responsibilities as provided herein.
However, the agreement can be immediately terminated for cause. The term “for cause” shall
mean that the Fire Agency fails to meet the terms, conditions, and/or responsibilities of the
contract. In this instance, the contract termination shall be effective as of the date indicated on
Cal OES’ notification to the Fire Agency.
This agreement may be suspended or cancelled without notice, at the option of the Fire Agency, if
the Fire Agency or Cal OES’s premises or equipment are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe,
or so substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event the Fire
Agency is unable to render service as a result of any action by any governmental authority.
2.CONTRACTS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
It is mutually understood between the parties that this contract may have been written before
ascertaining the availability of congressional appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both
parties, in order to avoid program and fiscal delays which would occur if the contract were
executed after that determination was made.
This contract is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to Cal OES by the
United States Government for the Fiscal Year(s) 16/17 and 17/18 covered by this agreement for
the purposes of this program. In addition, this contract is subject to any additional restrictions,
limitations, or conditions enacted by the Congress or any statute enacted by the Congress, which
may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this contract in any manner.
It is mutually agreed that if the Congress does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program,
this contract shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
The department has the option to void the contract under the 30-day cancellation clause or to
amend the contract to reflect any reduction of funds.
3.DISPUTES
If the Fire Agency believes that there is a dispute or grievance between the Fire Agency and Cal
OES arising out of or relating to this contract, Fire Agency shall first discuss and attempt to
resolve the issue informally with the agency contract manager. If the issue cannot be resolved at
this level, Fire Agency shall follow the following procedures:
A. If the issue cannot be resolved informally with the Contract Manager, Fire Agency shall submit,
in writing, a grievance report together with any evidence to the Contract Manager’s Supervisor.
The grievance report must state the issues in the dispute, the legal authority, or other basis for
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the Fire Agency’s position and the remedy sought. Within ten (10) working days of receipt of
the written grievance report from the Fire Agency, the Supervisor shall make a determination
on the problem, and shall respond in writing to the Fire Agency indicating the decision and
reasons therefore. Should the Fire Agency disagree with the Supervisor’s decision, Fire
Agency may appeal to the next level, following the procedure listed below.
B. Fire Agency must submit a letter of appeal to the Agency Secretary explaining why the
Supervisor’s decision is unacceptable. The letter must include, as an attachment, copies of
the Fire Agency’s original grievance report, evidence originally submitted, and response from
Supervisor. Fire Agency’s letter of appeal must be submitted within ten (10) working days of
the receipt of the Supervisor’s written decision. The Secretary or designee shall, within twenty
(20) working days of receipt of Fire Agency’s letter of appeal, review the issues raised and
shall render a written decision to the Fire Agency. The decision of the Secretary or designee
shall be final.
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ATTACHMENT A
ACTIVITY CALCULATIONS
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
FPD TRAINING CLASSES BACKFILL
Member Rank
Classes
Needed
Number
of Classes
$90/Lodging &
Tax (%)
Per Diem
(Meal) Total
OT
Hours
Backfill
Hourly
Rate Cost Total Cost
(Name) Captain A-G & ASO 7 $ 293.64 $ 230.00 336 $ 73.09 $ 24,557.87 $ 25,081.51
(Name) Captain A-G & ASO 7 $ 293.64 $ 230.00 336 $ 73.09 $ 24,557.87 $ 25,081.51
(Name) Captain A-G & ASO 7 $ 293.64 $ 230.00 336 $ 73.09 $ 24,557.87 $ 25,081.51
(Name) Captain A-G 6 288 $ 73.09 $ 21,049.61 $ 21,049.61
(Name) Captain A-G 6 288 $ 73.09 $ 21,049.61 $ 21,049.61
(Name) Captain A-G 6 288 $ 73.09 $ 21,049.61 $ 21,049.61
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Engineer A-G 6 288 $ 64.84 $ 18,674.38 $ 18,674.38
(Name) Firefighter A-G 6 288 $ 58.82 $ 16,941.11 $ 16,941.11
(Name) Firefighter A-G 6 288 $ 58.82 $ 16,941.11 $ 16,941.11
(Name) Firefighter A-G 6 288 $ 58.82 $ 16,941.11 $ 16,941.11
(Name) Firefighter A-G 6 288 $ 58.82 $ 16,941.11 $ 16,941.11
(Name) Firefighter A-G 6 288 $ 58.82 $ 16,941.11 $ 16,941.11
$ 335,145.23
FIRE AGENCY TOTAL COST: $ 335,145.23
FIRE AGENCY
Lodging Rate Per Diem Rate
Rate Max $ 90.00 Daily Total: $ 46.00
Tax (%) 8.75% Weekly: $ 230.00
Daily Total: $ 97.88
Weekly: $ 489.38 Backfill Hours: 48hrs = 54 x number of classes
*Lodging - Will reimburse up to the state rate
*Per Diem - Will reimburse up to the state rate
*Tax - Fire Agency will identify tax rate for County
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