HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11232010 - D.4RECOMMENDATION(S):
CONSIDER accepting the briefing provided by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District (District) on the methodologies utilized to determine fire stations identified for
service delivery reductions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact. Workshop only.
BACKGROUND:
On September 28, 2010, the Board of Supervisors directed the District to conduct a
workshop to explain the methodologies for identifying service reductions due to the current
fiscal environment.
Since 2007, the District’s revenue which is primarily based on property tax assessments has
decreased by over 11.7%. As a result of these tax revenue decreases, the District has
enacted efficiencies and reduced expenditures by over $6M. In spite of these efforts, the
District is faced with a shortfall of $12M for the Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget. We have
reduced staff and expenditures to a point that greater efficiencies cannot be realized.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/23/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: (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: November 23, 2010
David J. Twa, 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:Daryl L. Louder, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:November 23, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Workshop on Service Delivery Reductions and Potential
Impacts
Salaries
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and benefits account for over 85% of the District budget. The only methodology available
to achieve savings and balance the budget is to further reduce personnel costs.
Unfortunately, due to previous cuts in administrative areas, the proposed cuts will now
translate to front-line service delivery reductions. Each front-line fire company equates to
approximately $1.58 million dollars per year to operate.
Objectives of the Workshop:
1. Review the fiscal challenges the District is facing in FY 2010-11 and beyond.
2. Explain the necessity for fire station closures to reduce expenses.
3. Explain the factors and methodology utilized to determine service delivery reductions
and the potential impacts.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Not applicable. Workshop only.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Methodology Worksession