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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-1229
DIANE BURGIS, CHAIR
FEDERAL D. GLOVER, VICE CHAIR
JOHN GIOIA
CANDACE ANDERSEN
KAREN MITCHOFF
MONICA NINO, CLERK OF THE BOARD AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, (925) 655-2075
LEWIS T. BROSCHARD III , FIRE CHIEF
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AGENDA
August 10, 2021
Present: Director John Gioia; Director Candace Andersen; Director Diane Burgis; Director Karen Mitchoff;
Director Federal D. Glover
Staff Present:Monica Nino, County Administrator
Lewis Broschard, Fire Chief
1:00 P.M. Convene and call to order.
Convened today's meeting at 1:00 p.m. Adjourned today's meeting at 1:42
Convened today's meeting at 1:00 p.m. Adjourned today's meeting at 1:42
p.m.
CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.4 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.
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)
Pete Bennett, Walnut Creek spoke on various past issues with arson and
alleged criminal activity.
D.3 CONSIDER accepting a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary
for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District fire station construction
projects. (Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief)
Speakers: Pete Bennett, Walnut Creek;
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 providing a status summary
for ongoing Fire District activities and initiatives. (Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire
Chief)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
D.5 CONSIDER adopting Resolution No. 2021/8, authorizing the submission of an
application to the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission for the
annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District into the Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District as the successor agency, adopt related CEQA
findings and take related actions. (Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief)
Speakers: Tanya Little,Cofounder of the PHREED collaborative ( Pinole,
Hercules, Rodeo, El Sobrante for Equity and Diversity); Sara Creeley,
Hercules; Susan Keefe, Hercules. Written commentary was received from
Tanya Little (attached).
CONTINUED to September 14, 2021.
CONSENT ITEMS
C.1 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Training
Facility Use Agreement with the Contra Costa Community College District to
pay the Fire District for use of the Fire District Training Facility for the period
July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. (100% Community College District Fees)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.2 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a software
and services agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$55,000 for integration and support services for the Laserfiche document
management system, for the period August 10, 2021, through August 9, 2024.
(100% CCCFPD Operating Fund)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.3 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a
cooperative agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to become a Cooperator with the Firefighter
Property Program. (Cost Neutral)
AYE: Director John Gioia, Director Candace Andersen, Director Diane Burgis,
Director Karen Mitchoff, Director Federal D. Glover
C.4 APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a
cooperative agreement with the State of California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to become a Cooperator with the Federal Excess
Personal Property Program. (Cost Neutral)
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 1025 Escobar Street, First
Floor, 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.
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, 1025 Escobar Street first floor, Martinez, CA 94553; by
fax: 925-655-2006.
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) 655-2000. An assistive listening device is available from the Clerk, First Floor. 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) 655-2000, 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) 655-2000. 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, 1025 Escobar Street,First floor, Martinez, California.
Subscribe to receive to the weekly Board Agenda by calling the Office of the Clerk of the Board,
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www.co.contra-costa.ca.us
ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission is scheduled to meet
next on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at their Administrative Office, 4005 Port Chicago
Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520.
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
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
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
RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT a report from the Fire Chief providing a status summary for Contra Costa County Fire Protection
District fire station construction projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Status report only. 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 District fire station construction projects.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 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, Deputy Fire
Chief (925) 941-3300 x1101
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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Update on Fire Station Construction Projects - August 10, 2021
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Pete Bennett, Walnut Creek;
ATTACHMENTS
Construction Projects Update - August 2021
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
.
4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 • Concord, CA 94520-1180
Telephone: (925) 941-3300 • Fax: (925) 941-3309 • www.cccfpd.org
000.
August 10, 2021
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief
RE: Update on Fire Station Construction Projects
Fire Station 86 – Bay Point
The entire building foundation has been poured. The building is starting to take shape
as construction has gone “vertical.” The apparatus bay floor has been poured, and the
walls are being constructed. The anticipated completion date remains December
2022.
Fire Station 9 – Pacheco
The District is currently working with Capital Projects and environmental staff in order
to update and modify the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a few
National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) components based on the new and
preferred location. The architect has completed a new schematic design. Following
completion of environmental analysis, we will move to construction drawings and
formal FAA approval. We intend to achieve these milestones by the end of 2021.
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: 08/10/2021 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 T. Broschard III, Fire
Chief (925) 941-3300
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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, 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:Lewis T. Broschard, III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Fire Chief's Report - August 10, 2021
ATTACHMENTS
Fire Chief's August
Report
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
.
4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250 • Concord, CA 94520-1180
Telephone: (925) 941-3300 • Fax: (925) 941-3309 • www.cccfpd.org
000.
August 10, 2021
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief
RE: Fire Chief’s Report
______________________________________________________________________
COVID Update. We continue to monitor the evolving guidance as the COVID-19
Delta variant represents a growing potential threat to our employees’ health and our
operational capabilities. In late July, we first implemented new vaccination status
reporting requirements and, in the final days of the month, implemented indoor
masking for all employees with limited exceptions in a bid to minimize exposures,
infections, and adverse impacts on operations.
Annexation Update. In mid-July, feasibility study author AP Triton made its final
presentations to all three fire district boards. Each of these governing bodies is now
considering their separate decisions relative to its recommendations for their
jurisdictions. Meantime, we continue our efforts to prepare wherever possible for
what we anticipate will be one or more annexations beginning at some point in 2022.
Operations/Fire Weather Update. In July, drought-influenced conditions across the
District continued to create high fire risk and a significant number of exterior and
vegetation fires. In the first 30 days of the month, we dispatched on 260 such fires,
well before the typical height of the fire season. On July 21, one of these fires
demonstrated the potential for danger by burning into a neighboring apartment
complex, damaging two buildings, fully destroying four apartments, and displacing
up to 60 residents.
In early August, we conducted Fire Captain interviews from which we selected four
firefighters to be promoted to this rank. Similar efforts this month are underway to
add Marine Program and Hazardous Materials Program members as well.
Air transport helicopter, Con Air 1, went back into service at the end of last month
after undergoing radio updates and maintenance. Two additional pilots received FAA
certification for night fire observation operations, and the aircraft itself is expected to
be similarly certified.
Fire Prevention Update. As a result of a number of planned and unplanned
vacancies in our Inspector ranks, the Bureau is this month opening recruitments for
Inspector I and Inspector II.
The Community Risk Reduction team has put in place a process to accommodate
Fire Chief’s Report – August 10, 2021
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the new state AB-38 law requirements for inspections ahead of a new weekly public
education social media campaign. Inspector II Ryan Bain is on two week deployment
to the Dixie fire as a field PIO.
Communications Update. Architects delivered the initial draft design drawings for the
remodeled Fire Communications Center last month. Staff will be working with
architects, 911 technology consultants, and internal stakeholders to further refine the
design. This progress is an encouraging first step in the process of delivering a new
center.
The Assistant Chief of Communications is working with District and County human
resources staff to recruit for and fill several vacancies in the division. Meantime, two
new fire dispatchers will begin their training with the CCRFCC next week.
Logistics Update. Both the Fire Station 81 dormitory and the Fire Station 10
bathroom remodel projects were completed last month, dramatically improving living
conditions for our firefighters serving out of these two stations.
A planned purchase of another 20 ambulances per the agreement with AMR is in
progress.
Training Update. Recruit Academy 56, the first of the year, has now been scheduled
to begin on October 18, 2021, with the goal of preparing, educating, and training up
to 31 new Con Fire firefighters.
Eleven fire captains recently completed a qualifications process to fill future Training
Captain and Shift Training Captain assignments. This process also qualifies
additional captains to provide for Shift Training Captain relief staffing. As a result of
this process, we are honored to welcome Captain Sam Nichols to the Training
Division.
Operations personnel recently
participated in a National Safety
Stand Down training focused on
improving firefighter rehabilitation.
This program enhanced our
knowledge regarding heat stress
and hydration, cardiac health and
nutrition, exposure mitigation,
mental health, and rehabilitation
support procedures. As a result of
this program, we have taken steps
to improve our incident support
capabilities by staffing a
hydration/cooling unit with new equipment, better hydra tion products, and
development of an expanded incident rehabilitation policy.
Fire Chief’s Report – August 10, 2021
Page 3
Con Fire hosted the fire and EMS portions of Diablo Valley College's Public Safety
Youth Academy on our training campus in Concord in June. High school students
took part in hands-on activities to learn about fire service and EMS careers. The
academy, designed to give high school students the opportunity to explore career
opportunities and experience the real-life worlds of police officers, firefighters, and
emergency medical service personnel was also a great opportunity for us to hone
our plans for a variety of other such academies that we are considering.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1. ADOPT Resolution No. 2021/8, a resolution of application to the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) requesting that LAFCO initiate proceedings for the annexation of the East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) into the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District),
and to transfer all of the assets, rights, and responsibilities of the ECCFPD to the District as the successor
agency.
2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to submit to LAFCO an application for the
annexation of the ECCFPD and a plan for providing services within the territory of the reorganized
District, and to provide any additional data and information as may be required by LAFCO pertaining to the
annexation of the ECCFPD.
3. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute an indemnification agreement between the District
and LAFCO in substantial conformity with the agreement attached hereto as
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire
Chief (925) 941-3300
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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc:
D.5
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Resolution of Application for the Annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
Attachment A.
4. FIND that the annexation of the ECCFPD into the District is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15320 (Class 20): the changes in the
organization or reorganization of local governmental agencies do not change the geographical area in
which previously existing powers are exercised; and DIRECT the Fire Chief, or designee to file a Notice
of Exemption with the County Clerk.
5. DIRECT the Fire Chief, or designee, to arrange for the payment of (i) the $6,530 application fee to
LAFCO, (ii) the $2,060 sphere of influence review fee to LAFCO, (iii) the $200 environmental review
fee to LAFCO, (iv) a $1,200 deposit fee payable to the County Surveyor for LAFCO required maps and
legal description, (v) a $50 handling fee to the County Clerk for the filing of the Notice of Exemption,
and (vi) a $25 handling fee to the Department of Conservation and Development for processing costs
related to the Notice of Exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The immediate fiscal impact related to today's action is $8,790 filing fees due to LAFCO, $1,200 in fees
due to the County Surveyor, and $75 in filing and handling fees related to the Notice of Exemption.
Based on the fiscal analysis completed by AP Triton in their “Fire District Annexation Feasibility
Study” (July, 2021, pp. 155-163) the fiscal impact of annexation is anticipated to be positive, providing
funding for additional resources and increases in reserves over the 5-year projection period. For the first
full year of combined operations, expected to be FY 2022/2023, the total revenue available from the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District is estimated at $20.5 Million with anticipated expenses for
personnel and services provided at $18 Million, including the opening and staffing of Fire Station 55 in
Oakley and the staffing of an additional crew at Fire Station 52 in Brentwood. (100% Fire District
General Fund)
BACKGROUND:
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District History and Current Operations
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is a relatively new fire district, having been
formed in 2002 by the consolidation of the East Diablo Fire District (EDFD), Oakley Fire District
(OFD), and Bethel Island Fire District (BIFD). The EDFD was originally formed through the merger of
four much older fire districts. After a fire in 1924, the community formed the OFD. The BIFD was
created in 1947, was dissolved in 1994, and became part of CCCFPD. In 1999, BIFD was re-created and
became part of ECCFPD.
The ECCFPD encompasses an area of approximately 249 square miles. Data from U.S. Census Bureau
data indicates a 2019 resident population of approximately 139,000 persons.
The ECCFPD is an all-hazards fire district providing traditional structural fire suppression, wildland
firefighting, basic life support emergency medical services (EMS) and rescue services. The ECCFPD
deploys its apparatus and personnel from three fire stations and has an ISO PPC® rating of 4/9. The
ECCFPD contracts with Cal Fire for the winter staffing of a three-person engine located near Morgan
Territory on Marsh Creek Road.
ECCFPD’s Fire Prevention Bureau provides inspections, code enforcement, plan reviews, fire
investigations, and various public education programs. In addition, the Bureau conducts inspections of
public and private properties for compliance with its weed abatement ordinance.
For emergency operations, the ECCFPD relies heavily on CCCFPD for automatic and mutual aid
assistance on a daily basis due to reduced staffing levels of the ECCFPD. The lack of adequate fire and
EMS resources within the ECCFPD service area leads to an overdependence on aid and support from
CCCFPD which, in turn, places a burden on CCCFPD to provide a balance of support to ECCFPD
communities and the communities served directly by CCCFPD along the highway 4 corridor.
Multiple LAFCO Municipal Services Review (MSR) studies have concluded that annexation of the
ECCFPD into the larger Contra Costa County Fire Protection District would provide improved levels of
service, strengthen firefighter training programs, reduce response times, and be more efficient than the
current structure of service delivery.
ECCFPD Organizational Structure
The ECCFPD employs 37 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel, which includes 10 firefighters, nine
Engineers, nine Captains, four Battalion Chiefs. The Fire Chief supervises several administrative and
support staff positions, the Fire Marshal, and four Battalion Chiefs (BCs).
Three Battalion Chiefs are responsible for their respective shifts (A, B, and C) in addition to managing
one of three programs—Logistics, Training, or EMS & Safety. A fourth BC supervises Fire
Suppression/Operations.
The Fire Marshal supervises two Fire Inspectors and one administrative position within the Bureau. The
Fire Chief has direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and several other administrative
positions.
Annexation Study
In December 2020 an annexation study was commissioned to determine the feasibility of annexing either
the ECCFPD and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD). The study was concluded and
presented to the governing bodies of all three fire protection districts in mid-July by AP Triton. The
study concluded it was feasible, and recommended that Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
(CCCPFD) pursue the annexation of both the other fire districts.
In the case of the ECCFPD their governing board signaled an interest and willingness to pursue
annexation into the District during their board meetings and also by adopting a draft resolution of
application to that effect.
The RHFPD board of directors continues to hold public meetings on the subject of annexation, including
workshops and town halls, with more planned in the coming weeks. The RHFPD board is not at a point
in their deliberations on the issue of annexation to render a decision and needs additional time to
determine if annexation is in the best interest of their fire district and the communities they serve.
Due to the ongoing public meetings in Rodeo-Hercules, and the unknown length of time needed by the
RHFPD governing body, it is prudent to move forward with the LAFCO processes for annexation of the
ECCFPD at this time. If the Rodeo-Hercules board of directors determines they want to pursue
annexation we will return to the board to seek approval to apply to annex RHFPD, either separately or as
part of the original annexation plan involving all three fire districts.
Proposal for Annexation
The District will request the annexation of the ECCFPD be taken pursuant to the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with
Section 56000 of the California Government Code for annexation, by the District, of the territory within
the ECCFPD.
The District will further request that, under the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission’s
(LAFCO) conditioning powers under Government Code section 56886, the annexation of the ECCFPD
be subject to the following terms and conditions:
Successor Agency. Upon and after the date of recording in the official records of
Contra Costa County of LAFCO’s final and complete approval of the dissolution of
the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the District’s assumption of the
duties and obligations of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (the
“Effective Date”), the District shall be the successor to the of the East Contra Costa
Fire Protection District. All rights, responsibilities, properties, contracts, assets and
liabilities, and functions of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District are to be
transferred to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District as the successor to the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
1.
Employees. From and after the Effective Date, all employees of the dissolved East Contra Costa
Fire Protection District shall become full-time employees of the District.
2.
Duties . The District, as the successor agency, shall function under and carry out all authorized
duties and responsibilities assigned to a Fire Protection District as outlined in the Division 12, Part
2.7, Chapter 1, Health & Safety Code, Fire Protection District Law of 1987 (commencing with
Section 13800 et seq.) and other applicable laws.
3.
Revenue Transfer. Before LAFCO issues the Certificate of Completion for the reorganization,
the Board of Director of the District shall commence and complete a property tax transfer process,
as outlined in Section 99 et seq. of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and take all other required
steps to transfer from the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to the District all income, from
taxes or any other source, for which there is a continuing right to tax distribution, or historical
distribution or allocation of funds , including but not limited to Measure H funds and
Byron-Bethany Irrigation District funds. All previously authorized charges, fees, assessments,
and/or taxes currently in effect, levied or collected by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection
District, including through improvement or assessment districts, shall continue to be levied and
collected by the successor agency.
4.
Service Zones. The District may establish service zones, areas of benefit, and/or such other
structure as may be necessary to ensure that the debts and obligations of the dissolved district are
borne by the residents of the dissolved district that incurred the debt or obligation.
5.
Oversight; Advisory Commission. The composition of the District Board of Directors shall
remain unchanged. The composition of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory
Fire Commission shall be adjusted, for no less than five years from the Effective Date, to ensure
that at least one member of the advisory fire commission is a resident of land currently within the
service area of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
6.
Land Rights. The reorganization does not change the rights the East Contra Costa Fire Protection
District had in the lands in their respective territories immediately prior to the reorganization.
Those rights run with the land and will become District rights as the successor.
7.
Service Demand. The District shall strive to eliminate the current deficit of fire stations within
the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District service area within six years after the
Effective Date and, thereafter, to build out additional stations as soon as practicable to meet the
needs of the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District service area, based on the
anticipated development in the area over the next 20 years.
8.
The annexation of the ECCFPD into the District will enable the reorganized district to better meet the
emergency fire, rescue, and medical service needs of the residents of the District, as described in the
Service Plan attached hereto as Attachment B. Ultimately, this request is in the best interest of the
residents served in the East County area and the most efficient use of both taxpayer dollars.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The application seeking annexation of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District will not be filed.
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
Speakers: Tanya Little,Cofounder of the PHREED collaborative ( Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, El
Sobrante for Equity and Diversity); Sara Creeley, Hercules; Susan Keefe, Hercules. Written
commentary was received from Tanya Little (attached).
CONTINUED to September 14, 2021.
AGENDA ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2021/8
Resolution 2021/8 - Exhibit A ECCFPD District Map
Resolution 2021/8 - Exhibit B Proposed District Map
Attachment A - Form of LAFCO Indemnification Agreement
Attachment B - Service Plan
MINUTES ATTACHMENTS
Correspondence Received
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Adopted this Resolution on 08/10/2021 by the following vote:
AYE:5
John Gioia
Candace Andersen
Diane Burgis
Karen Mitchoff
Federal D. Glover
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RECUSE:
Resolution No. 2021/8
Resolution of Application by the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District requesting the Contra
Costa Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings for the reorganization of certain territory into the Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District
WHEREAS, the District, and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District were formed pursuant to the same enabling
legislation, the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Health & Safety Code section 13800; and
WHEREAS, the efficient operation of fire protection districts is an integral part of providing adequate fire protection services to
a district’s residents and could potentially have significant impacts on public safety; and
WHEREAS, the District desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government
Reorganization Act of 2000, Division 3, commencing with Section 56000 of the California Government Code for annexation, by
the District, of the territory within the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District also desires to initiate proceedings pursuant to the
Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, commencing with Section 56000 of the California
Government Code, for reorganization; and
WHEREAS, notice of intent to adopt this resolution of application has been given to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection
District; and
WHEREAS, the territory proposed to be reorganized is considered to be inhabited and encompasses the areas described in the
map attached to this Resolution and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A, and a map of the proposed boundary following
reorganization is attached to this Resolution and incorporated by reference as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has a current service deficit of three fire stations, based on previous
fire station closures, and, once the deficit is remedied, is anticipated to need three additional fire stations, to keep up with land use
plans already approved by the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, and development anticipated to occur over the next twenty years;
and
WHEREAS, the efficiency, effectiveness and the economy of fire protection services to individuals within the affected districts
can be improved by the reorganization of the two districts into one entity; and
WHEREAS, the reorganization of the two districts into one entity will enable the new district to better meet the emergency fire,
rescue, and medical service needs of the residents of the new district, as described in the Service Plan attached to this Resolution
and incorporated by reference as Exhibit C ; and
WHEREAS, this reorganization is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. pursuant to Class 20 (Changes in Organization of Local Agencies), Title 14,
Chapter 3, Section 15320(b) of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the legislative bodies of the two districts are adopting substantially similar resolutions of application for this
reorganization.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the District as follows:
Adoption of Resolution of Application. This Resolution of Application is hereby adopted and approved by the Board of
Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission is
hereby requested to (i) dissolve the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and reorganize the territory described in
Exhibit A to annex it to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District according to the terms and conditions stated
below and in the manner provided by the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, and (ii)
designate the sphere of influence of the successor agency to be the territory described in Exhibit B .
1.
Terms and Conditions. The District requests that, under the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission’s
conditioning powers under Government Code section 56886, the reorganization described above be subject to the following
terms and conditions:
2.
Successor Agency. Upon and after the date of recording in the official records of Contra Costa County of LAFCO’s final
and complete approval of the dissolution of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the District’s assumption of
the duties and obligations of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (the “Effective Date”), the District shall be the
successor to the of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. All rights, responsibilities, properties, contracts, assets
and liabilities, and functions of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District are to be transferred to the Contra Costa Fire
Protection District as the successor to the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
a.
Employees. From and after the Effective Date, all employees of the dissolved East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
shall become full-time employees of the District.
b.
Duties. The District, as the successor agency, shall function under and carry out all authorized duties and responsibilities
assigned to a Fire Protection District as outlined in the Division 12, Part 2.7, Chapter 1, Health & Safety Code, Fire
Protection District Law of 1987 (commencing with Section 13800 et seq.) and other applicable laws.
c.
Revenue Transfer. Before LAFCO issues the Certificate of Completion for the reorganization, the Board of Director of the
District shall commence and complete a property tax transfer process, as outlined in Section 99 et seq. of the Revenue and
Taxation Code, and take all other required steps to transfer from the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District to the
District all income, from taxes or any other source, for which there is a continuing right to tax distribution, or historical
distribution or allocation of funds , including but not limited to Measure H funds and Byron-Bethany Irrigation District
funds. All previously authorized charges, fees, assessments, and/or taxes currently in effect, levied or collected by the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District, including through improvement or assessment districts, shall continue to be levied
and collected by the successor agency.
d.
Service Zones. The District may establish service zones, areas of benefit, and/or such other structure as may be necessary
to ensure that the debts and obligations of the dissolved district are borne by the residents of the dissolved district that
incurred the debt or obligation.
e.
Oversight; Advisory Commission. The composition of the District Board of Directors shall remain unchanged. The
composition of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Advisory Fire Commission shall be adjusted, for no less
than five years from the Effective Date, to ensure that at least one member of the advisory fire commission is a resident of
land currently within the service area of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
f.
Land Rights. The reorganization does not change the rights the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District had in the lands
in their respective territories immediately prior to the reorganization. Those rights run with the land and will become
District rights as the successor.
g.
Service Demand. The District shall strive to eliminate the current deficit of fire stations within the East Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District service area within six years after the Effective Date and, thereafter, to build out additional
stations as soon as practicable to meet the needs of the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District service area,
based on the anticipated development in the area over the next 20 years.
h.
Other Acts. The Officers and staff of the District are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all
things, to execute and deliver any and all documents, which, in consultation with District Counsel, they may deem
necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution, and any and all such actions previously taken
by such Officers or staff members are hereby ratified and confirmed.
3.
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.
Contact: Lewis T. Broschard III, Fire Chief (925)
941-3300
ATTESTED: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CONTRA COSTA LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
AND [APPLICANT]
REGARDING [ACTION] TO THE [AGENCY(IES)]
(LAFCO XX-XX)
THIS AGREEMENT, dated this _____ day of _____ [MONTH / YEAR], is entered
into by and between the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”),
a public agency, and the [AGENCY OR INDIVIDUAL] (“Applicant”), a [municipal
corporation/political subdivision/special district] in the State of California.
Recitals
1. Applicant submitted an application to [LAFCO action – i.e., annex, detach,
dissolve, etc.].
2. [Applicant] is willing to enter into an agreement to indemnify LAFCO
against any expenses arising from any legal actions challenging the application and
subsequent actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, LAFCO and the Agency agree as follows:
Section 1. Indemnification. In the event any legal action or proceeding is
instituted against LAFCO (or naming LAFCO as a real party in interest) challenging the
review and/or approval of the application, or any of LAFCO's actions related thereto,
Agency shall indemnify LAFCO from any costs or liabilities incurred by LAFCO as a
result of any such action or proceeding, including any award to opposing counsel of
attorney's fees or costs. Agency also agrees to reimburse LAFCO for the Commission’s
reasonable expenses resulting from any such legal action or proceeding. Such
expenses include LAFCO’s counsel’s charges for representing LAFCO in any such
action, costs of preparing the administrative record in any such action (including LAFCO
staff costs), and all other expenses incurred by LAFCO as a result of any such action or
proceeding.
LAFCO intends to use its staff to represent it in this action. LA FCO will coordinate
the defense of this action with the Agency. LAFCO retains the right to obtain outside
counsel to represent it in litigation, if necessary. LAFCO will do so only after
consultation with the Agency.
Section 2. Miscellaneous Provisions.
A. Successors and Assigns. This agreement shall apply to, bind and inure to the
benefit of successors in interest of the parties hereto, including heirs, assigns,
executors, administrators and all other parties, whether they succeed by operation of
law or voluntary acts.
B. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. This agreement is entered only for the benefit of
the parties executing this agreement and not for the benefit of any other individual,
entity or person.
C. Amendments. This agreement may be amended in writing by the mutual
agreement of the original parties or their successors in interest.
D. Applicable Law. This agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
E. Counterparts. This agreement may be executed and delivered in counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement the day and
year first above written.
CONTRA COSTA LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION
__________________________________
LAFCO Executive Officer
[APPLICANT]
__________________________________
Title: ______________________________
Attest:
__________________________________
Form approved by LAFCO Legal Counsel
Approved as to form:
__________________________________
Attorney
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Exhibit D
Plan for Services
For annexation of
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
and
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District
to
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
August 3, 2021
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3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Background and Setting…………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Legal Context…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Reorganization Process to Date…………………………………………………………………………. 8
History of the Reorganizing Districts………………………………………………………………….. 8
Proposed Annexation Territory Description………………………………………………………. 13
Justification………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Enhanced Standardization…………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Augmented Service Levels…………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Service Efficiency………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Cost Savings………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
Plan and Description of Services………………………………………………………………………… 18
Services to be Extended…………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Current Service Delivery Levels…………………………………………………………………………. 19
Proposed Service Delivery Plan…………………………………………………………………………. 34
Level and Range of Proposed Services……………………………………………………………….. 38
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Infrastructure Needs/Planned Improvements…………………………………………………… 38
Correlation with Agency Plans and Operations………………………………………………….. 38
Alternative Service Structures and Related Affects……………………………………………. 39
Fiscal Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Background………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Revenue Sources………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
Post-Reorganization 5-Year Financial Projections………………………………………………. 41
Findings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48
Appropriations Limit…………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
Proposed Transition Plan…………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Reorganization Timeline……………………………………………………………………………………. 51
Implementation Plan………………………………………………………………………………………… 51
Governance Structure……………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
Personnel and Employment Agreements…………………………………………………………… 52
Conditions of Service Required by the Land Use Agency……………………………………. 52
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Executive Summary
In December 2020, an annexation study was commissioned to determine the feasibility of
annexing either or both the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (“ECCFPD”) and the
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (“RHFPD”). The study was concluded and presented to
the governing bodies of all three fire protection districts in mid -July by AP Triton, the consultant
group that compiled the study. The study concluded annexation was feasible and
recommended that Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“CCCFPD”) pursue the
annexation of both the other fire districts.
Additional findings and recommendations of the study included:
ECCFPD has previously experienced a significant reduction in funding due to an
economic downturn, resulting in a decrease in staffing and the closure of fire stations.
ECCFPD and RHFPD cannot meet the increased call load in the communities served with
existing personnel and equipment levels without relying on mutual aid and automatic
aid agencies.
ECCFPD struggles to create a sustainable funding system that will provide adequate
services and response times to serve the communities properly. ECCFPD is experiencing
some level of revenue growth.
Standardize training programs specific to special team response.
Annexation will result in the implementation of Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) level
service on ECCFPD apparatus.
Increase multi-company training for the annexed areas.
Develop a standardized public education program throughout the newly annexed areas.
Open ECCFPD Station 55 to improve service.
Acquire and staff a Ladder Company within ECCFPD’s service area.
Reopen CCCCFPD Station 4.
The Board of Directors for each District accepted the AP Triton report in mid-July. At their July
20 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District directed
the Fire Chief to work with the County Administrator to develop a resolution of application for
the proposed annexations.
The proposal for annexation, with the levels of service described in this application, will
improve fire, rescue, and emergency medical services in the areas served by the reorganized
district. Additionally, fire prevention, public education programs, and administrative support
functions will be improved and delivered in a consistent manner throughout the proposed
service area.
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Background and Setting
Legal Context
Applicable Law
This application is being submitted pursuant to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act, Government
Code section 56000 et seq. This application is submitted by the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD)
and the Boards of Directors of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) and
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD). CCCFPD, ECCFPD, and RHFPD are all enabled
under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987 (Health & Safety Code 13800 et seq.).
Environmental Documentation
The proposed reorganization is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to 14 CCR 15320.
Class 20 consists of changes in the organization or reorganization of local governmental
agencies where the changes do not change the geographical area in which previously existing
powers are exercised.
Summary of Proposed Reorganization
As agreed by the three applicant agencies and indicated in the Resolutions of Application
included in this application, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District proposes to annex
the entirety of the territories of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and Rodeo-
Hercules Fire Protection District, following which, ECCFPD and RHFPD would be dissolved.
Proposed Reorganization Conditions
1. Successor Agency. Upon and after the date of recording in the official records of Contr a
Costa County of LAFCO’s final and complete approval of the dissolution of the East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District and Contra
Costa County Fire Protection District’s assumption of the duties and obligations of the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (the
“Effective Date”), Contra Costa County Fire Protection District shall be the successor to the
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District.
All rights, responsibilities, properties, contracts, assets and liabilities, and functions of the
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo -Hercules Fire Protection District
are to be transferred to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District as the successor to the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District.
2. Employees. From and after the Effective Date, all employees of the dissolved ECCFPD and
those employees in the classifications of Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Engineer, Firefighter
and their Paramedic equivalent ranks of the RHFPD shall become full-time employees of
CCCFPD.
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3. Duties. CCCFPD, as the successor agency, shall function under and carry out all authorized
duties and responsibilities assigned to a Fire Protection District as outlined in the Division
12, Part 2.7, Chapter 1, Health & Safety Code, Fire Protection District Law of 1987
(commencing with Section 13800 et seq.) and other applicable laws.
4. Revenue Transfer. Before LAFCO issues the Certificate of Completion for the
reorganization, the Board of Directors of CCCFPD shall commence and complete a property
tax transfer process, as outlined in Section 99 et seq. of the Revenue and Taxation Code,
and take all other required steps to transfer from the ECCFPD and RHFPD to CCCFPD all
income, from taxes or any other source, for which there is a continuing right to tax
distribution, or historical distribution or allocation of funds , including but not limited to
Measure H funds and Byron-Bethany Irrigation District funds. All previously authorized
charges, fees, assessments, and/or taxes currently in effect, levied or collected by the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District,
including through improvement or assessment districts, shall continue to be levied and
collected by the successor agency.
5. Service Zones. CCCFPD may establish service zones, areas of benefit, and/or such other
structure as may be necessary to ensure that the debts and obligations of the respective
dissolved districts are borne by the residents of the dissolved district that incurred the debt
or obligation.
6. Oversight Advisory Commission. The composition of the District Board of Directors shall
remain unchanged. The composition of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Advisory Fire Commission shall be adjusted to ensure that at least one member of the
advisory fire commission is a resident of land currently with in the service area of the East
Contra Costa Fire Protection District and at least one member of the advisory fire
commission is a resident of the land currently within the service area of the Rodeo-Hercules
Fire Protection District for no less than five years from the effective date.
7. Land Rights. The reorganization does not change the rights the East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District had in the lands in their
respective territories immediately prior to the reorganization. Those rights run with the
land and will become CCCFPD rights as the successor.
8. Service Demand. CCCFPD shall strive to eliminate the current deficit of fire stations within
the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District service area within six years after the
Effective Date and, thereafter, to build out additional stations as soon as practicable to
meet the needs of the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District service area, based
on the anticipated development in the area over the next 20 years.
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Reorganization Process to Date
All districts considered in this proposed annexation entered into a jointly funded study in
December 2020. The comprehensive study was completed and presented to each districts’
governing body in July 2021. Joint planning sessions with combined district executive
leadership were initiated in January 2021 and are continuing. Substantially similar Resolutions
of Application were adopted by each of the three districts and are included as part of the
application.
History of the Reorganizing Districts
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) was originally formed in 1964 due to
the Central Fire Protection District and Mt. Diablo Fire Protection District consolidation. Since
then, ten other fire protection districts in the region have merged with CCCFPD.
CCCFPD’s primary service area comprises approximately 306 square miles. More than 300
additional square miles comprises the response area for ambulance service and transport. Data
from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates a 2010 resident population of 574,946 persons; however,
the District estimates a population of approximately 600,000 persons. About half the District is
considered “urban,” 25% “suburban,” and the remaining 25% “rural” or “remote.”
Governance
The five-member elected Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors serves as CCCFPD’s Board
of Directors. The Board oversees the Fire Chief, sets general policies, and approves the budget.
The Fire Chief is responsible for the administrative functions and daily operations of CCCFPD.
District Services
CCCFPD is an all-hazards fire district providing traditional fire protection, wildland firefighting,
emergency medical services, Advanced Life Support (ALS), ambulance transport, various special
operations (e.g., water rescue, hazardous materials response, marine firefighting, technical
rescue, etc.), and a comprehensive life-safety and prevention program that includes
inspections, a dedicated fire investigation unit, code enforcement, plan reviews, and public
education. In 2005, the District was given an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection
Classification (PPC®) score of 3/8b. CCCFPD is accredited through the Commission on
Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).
CCCFPD deploys its apparatus from 26 staffed fire stations located throughout the District. Two
other stations are currently closed due to a lack of funding and are projected to be reopened in
the near future; an additional station is utilized for the District's reserve firefighters and staffed
on a rotational basis. The District operates a wide variety of fire apparatus and ambulances
(more detail provided under “Capital Facilities & Apparatus”).
Ambulance Transport
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In 2016, CCCFPD developed a unique arrangement with American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR)
that they refer to as the “Alliance.” The program utilizes AMR EMS personnel to staff CCCFPD’s
30 ALS ambulances, assisted by district firefighters certified as EMTs or Paramedics and
functioning in a first-responder capacity.
Regional Fire Communications
CCCFPD operates the Contra Costa Regional Fire Commu nications Center (CCRFCC), which
serves as a secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for most fire and EMS 911 calls in
the County. CCRFCC provides dispatch to its district, plus ECCFPD, RHFPD, and four other fire
agencies. The Center dispatches more than 140,000 emergency and non-emergency fire and
EMS incidents annually. CCRFCC’s 911 Call-Takers are all certified in Emergency Medical
Dispatch through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and provide pre-
arrival instructions to callers reporting medical emergencies.
CCCFPD Organizational Structure
CCCFPD currently maintains approximately 435 funded positions, including staff in the dispatch
center. Thirteen of these positions are financed via the District’s EMS Transport Fund. The
following figure shows the 2021 organizational structure of CCCFPD.
As shown in the following figure, the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief supervise seven divisions,
six of which are managed by an Assistant Fire Chief and one by the Chief of Administrative
Services.
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
CCCFPD Organizational Structure (2021)
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East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) is a relatively new fire district, having been
formed in 2002 by the consolidation of the East Diablo Fire District (EDFD), Oakley Fire District
(OFD), and Bethel Island Fire District (BIFD). EDFD was originally formed through the
consolidation of four much older fire districts. After a fire in 1924, the community formed the
OFD. BIFD was created in 1947, was dissolved in 1994, and became part of CCCFPD. In 1999,
BIFD was re-created and became part of East Contra Costa FPD.
The District encompasses an area of approximately 249 square miles. Data from the U.S. Census
Bureau indicates a 2010 resident population of 109,684 persons; however, ECCFPD estimates a
population of approximately 129,000 persons, of which 15% are considered suburban and 85%
rural or remote.
Governance
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is governed by a five-member elected Board of
Directors responsible for budget approval and general policies. The Fire Chief manages the
administration and daily operations of the District and answers directly to the Board.
District Services
ECCFPD is an all-hazards fire district providing traditional structural fire suppression, wildland
firefighting, Basic Life Support (BLS) level emergency medical services (EMS), rescue, and
hazardous materials response. The District deploys its apparatus and personnel from three fire
stations and has an ISO PPC® rating of 4/9.
ECCFPD’s Fire Prevention Bureau provides inspections, code enforcement, plan reviews, fire
investigations, and various public education programs. In addition, the Bureau conducts
inspections of public and private properties for compliance with its weed abatement ordinance.
ECCFPD Organizational Structure
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District employs 37 uniformed and non-uniformed
personnel, which includes 10 firefighters, nine Engineers, nine Captains, and four Battalion
Chiefs. The Fire Chief supervises four Battalion Chiefs (BCs), the Chief Administrative Officer,
and the Fire Marshal.
Three Battalion Chiefs are responsible for their respective shifts (A, B, and C) in addition to
managing one of three programs—Logistics, Training, or EMS & Safety. A fourth BC supervises
Fire Suppression/Operations.
The Fire Marshal supervises a Deputy Fire Marshal, two Fire Inspectors, and other positions
within the Bureau. The Fire Chief has direct supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer and
several other administrative positions.
The following figure illustrates the current 2021 organizational structure of the East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District.
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Several positions within ECCFPD are funded but not yet filled. ECCFPD has elected not to fill
these positions in anticipation of the potential annexation.
Rodeo Hercules Fire Protection District
In 1937, the Rodeo Fire District (RFD) was established to provide fire protection for Rodeo’s
unincorporated community. The City of Hercules was annexed into RHFPD in 1978 and the
name of the District was changed to the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD).
The District encompasses an area of approximately 32 square miles. Data from the U.S. Census
Bureau indicates a 2010 resident population of 32,823 persons; however, the District estimates
a population of approximately 34,280 persons.
Governance
The Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District is governed by a five-member elected Board of
Directors responsible for budget approval and general policies. The Fire Chief manages the
administration and daily operations of the District and answers directly to the Board.
District Services
RHFPD is an all-hazards fire district providing traditional structural fire protection, wildland
firefighting, ALS-level medical first-response, technical rescue (auto extrication, high-angle and
ECCFPD Organizational Structure (2021)
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low-angle rescue, water rescue, and hazardous materials response). The District deploys its
apparatus and personnel from two fire stations and has an ISO PPC ® rating of 2/2.
The District also provides code enforcement, fire inspections, plan reviews, fire cause
investigations, and public education and prevention programs.
RHFPD Organizational Structure
Rodeo-Hercules FPD employs 21 full-time and two part-time uniformed and non-uniformed
personnel. The Fire Chief also serves as the District’s Fire Marshal and supervises an Assistant
Fire Marshal. Operations are divided into three shifts (A, B, and C) with two Captains, two
Engineers, and two Firefighters assigned to each. Each shift and station have at least one
Paramedic assigned. An RHFPD Battalion Chief supervises the operations personnel assigned to
A Shift. The Pinole Fire Department provides a Battalion Chief for B Shift and CCCFPD provides a
Battalion Chief for C Shift pursuant to the Battalion 7 automatic aid agreement.
The next figure is an illustration of the current 2021 organizational structure of RHFPD.
RHFPD Organizational Chart (2021)
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Proposed Annexation Territory Description
Boundaries
The following image shows the proposed annexation areas which consists of the boundaries of
each of ECCFPD and RHFPD and their location compared to CCCFPD’s boundaries.
Upon reorganization, CCCFPD’s boundaries are proposed to consist of approximately 587
square miles.
Annexation Areas
Topography
The combined annexation area contains waterfront, suburban, urban, rural, and remote service
areas. The topography spectrum includes flat urban environments up to and including the
remote back country on the east side of Mt. Diablo. The topography is typical of that found
throughout the County.
Population
Following annexation, CCCFPD would have an estimated total resident population of over
763,280 persons.
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Justification
Enhanced Standardization
The combined organization will standardize training delivery of recruit firefighters through the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s academy. Continued training of firefighters will
occur through one Training Division under a consistent, well-staffed, and properly supported
system. Operational policies and procedures will become consistent and standardized under
one organization. Fire prevention and code enforcement services will be based on one fire
code and supporting ordinances throughout the new service area. Procurement of apparatus
and equipment will be contained under one standard within the organization, reducing training
issues and increasing flexibility in deployment and fleet sustainability. Operational and large
incident management will be standardized under the single organization’s leadership and
emergency management goals and objectives. Responses to incidents, currently at varying
levels based on each agency’s policies, will become standardized to meet national standards for
deployment to incidents.
Augmented Service Levels
Within the areas currently served by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District there will be
increases in total operational resources available by opening and staffing two additional three -
person companies to protect the communities of Oakley and Bethel Island, as well as the City of
Brentwood. This will increase total available fire companies from three to five within the first
year of annexation. Currently, the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District does not provide
first responder advanced life support (ALS) paramedic service. This service level will be added
to the fire companies serving these communities in a phased approach to bring these
communities into alignment with the same level of emergency medical services provided
through the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
For both annexed fire districts, additional enhancements will include access to specialized
rescue and firefighting resources not currently provided directly by either distri ct. These
include marine firefighting and water rescue teams, heavy fire equipment resources such as fire
bulldozers, wildland fire hand crews, as well as technical rescue apparatus, equipment, and
personnel for confined space, trench, and building collap se. Fire and arson investigation
services will be enhanced for each annexed area through use of Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District’s dedicated Fire Investigation Unit.
Fire prevention service will be standardized and, in some cases, augmented beyond the current
level of service being provided by the former districts. Comprehensive community risk
reduction, code enforcement, plan review and new construction inspections, exterior hazard
control and weed abatement, and development planning will be provided by full-time
personnel. Public education and outreach efforts will be augmented with dedicated staff to
perform this important service.
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Service Efficiency
Annexation will increase both the effectiveness and efficiency of the service delivery system
and the efficiency of the administrative functions through shared resources. Each of the
districts has varying levels of uniformed administrative support positions—due primarily to
their size. A challenge often faced by smaller districts is the necessity of individuals to serve in
multiple capacities. An advantage to the annexation will be increased administrative and
support services available to the combined organization (e.g., information technology, human
resources, finance, contracts management, fleet maintenance, logistics and supply, etc.).
Operationally, the districts work together with existing automatic and mutual aid agreements.
However, the differences in alarm assignments or types, kind, and number of resources
assigned to different types of incidents would become standardized and, therefore, emergency
operations will become more efficient.
Cost Savings
Cost savings in these annexations will be achieved through some eliminated positions in the
RHFPD, as well as reduced redundancy of certain administrative and support functions in the
areas of legal and accounting services, fleet maintenance, reduced spare and reserve fire
apparatus needs, and by combining technology infrastructure and other administrative
functions. Certain capital reserve funding programs or special programs unique to the needs of
the smaller districts can also be eliminated or reduced. The cost savings of the areas identified
will be used to increase operational resources for increased fire, rescue, and emergency
medical services to those areas where service gaps have been identified in the communities
served by the combined organization.
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Plan and Description of Services
Services to be Extended
Fire, rescue, and emergency medical services are currently provided at different levels within
each district. Fire prevention, community risk reduction, and fire investigation services are
provided at different levels in either full-time, part-time or contractual arrangements.
Administrative and support services are also provided in different formats amongst the
agencies in either full-time or contractual arrangements. All services would be provided
consistent with the current configuration and delivery models within Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District. The method to finance the services provided would be through the
combined revenue streams of property taxes, fees for services, and other assessments, taxes,
fees, or revenue components established in the respective districts.
The proposed reorganization would only affect the provision of fire, rescue and emergency
medical services within the current boundaries of areas proposed for annexation. The
reorganization will not alter or affect other municipal services.
Plan for Services
Service
Current Provider Proposed
Provider
Describe
Level/Range of
Service to be
Provided
Approx. date
service will be
available
Method to
finance service
Water
Brentwood, Byron
Bethany ID,
Contra Costa WD,
CSA M-28, Diablo
WD, EBMUD, East
Contra Costa ID,
Discovery Bay CSD
Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Sewer Brentwood,
Hercules, Byron
SD, Crockett CSD,
EBMUD,
Ironhouse SD,
Rodeo SD,
Discovery Bay CSD
Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Police County and cities Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Fire ECCFPD and
RHFPD
CCCFPD Described in
Proposed Service
Delivery Plan
section
Upon effective
date identified in
Certificate of
Completion
Described in Fiscal
Analysis section
Streets County and cities Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Drainage County, cities,
BIMID, and 13
reclamation
districts,
Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
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Knightsen Town
CSD
Parks & Rec Brentwood,
Hercules, Oakley,
Discovery Bay
CSD, CSA R-10,
Crockett CSD,
Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Refuse Republic Services Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Street lighting Cities, CSA L-100 Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Library County Unchanged N/A N/A N/A
Current Service Delivery Levels
Service and Staffing Overview
An overview of services provided and description of staffing levels for each of the three subject
districts were previously discussed under the History of the Reorganizing Districts section.
Dispatch/Communications
CCCFPD operates the Contra Costa Regional Fire Communications Center (CCRFCC), which
serves as a secondary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for most fire and EMS 911 calls in
the County. CCRFCC provides dispatch to its district, plus ECCFPD, RHFPD, and four other fire
agencies. The Center dispatches more than 115,000 emergency and non-emergency fire and
EMS incidents annually.
In 2018, the Center made substantial improvements to the system by adding more staff and
upgrading radio, telephone, and information technology services.
CCRFCC’s 911 Call-Takers are all certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch through the
International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) and provide pre-arrival instructions to
callers reporting medical emergencies.
Along with its staff, CCRFCC houses 13 System Status Management Dispatchers employed by
American Medical Response.
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Level of Demand
The following figures show response workload for each agency over the past 11 years.
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Response Times
The following figure shows travel time for all priority incidents as well as specific incident types
for each agency.
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Incident coverage was evaluated based on the six-minute travel model. The number of priority
incidents within six-minutes travel of a fire station for each agency during 2020 was as follows:
CCCFPD: 31,074 of 32,161 total priority incidents—96.6%
ECCFPD: 3,638 of 5,548 total priority incidents—65.6%
RHFPD: 1,478 of 1,498 total priority incidents—98.6%
Travel Time Performance by Region
Travel time performance by region is variable and influenced by factors such as individual
response unit workload, the size of the station area, and the street system serving it.
Connected, grid-patterned street systems provide faster response times than d o areas with
meandering streets and numerous dead ends.
The following figure evaluates travel time performance by area using inverse distance weighting
analysis (IDW). This process uses travel time for known points (actual incidents) to predict
travel time for the area surrounding the actual incident. Better performance is generally noted
near fire stations with progressively longer response times for those incidents more distant
from the stations.
Facilities
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Contra Costa County FPD Facilities
CCCFPD currently maintains 30 fire stations throughout the District, of which Stations 4, 12, and
18 were closed as of 2021. Station 19 is a reserve station and a leased facility. The following
figures describe the features of each fire station operated by the Di strict.
Combined, CCCFPD fire stations have a staffing capacity of approximately 192 personnel, 65
apparatus bays (although some are utilized for exercise equipment), and 144,976 square feet.
The years in which CCCFPD’s stations were built range from 1939 to 2021, with an average age
of 43 years; however, several of the older stations have since been remodeled.
Of the 27 fire stations inventoried, 7% were listed in “Excellent” condition, 67% in “Good”
condition, 15% in “Fair” condition, and 11% in “Poor” condition. The majority of the stations do
not have modern seismic protection or meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.
Twelve (44%) facilities have sprinkler systems installed.
East Contra Costa FPD Facilities
ECCFPD currently owns six fire stations, of which three are utilized and staffed with personnel
and apparatus. Although the District owns these stations, Stations 54, 55, and 94 are unstaffed
without assigned apparatus. Station 54 is a 64-year-old facility and used primarily for training
and storage. Station 94 is utilized as a shop for the contract mechanic. Station 55, the newest
station, functions as a facility for administrative and prevention staff.
Fire Stations 52, 53, and 59 are staffed and operational. These stations range in age from 10 to
20 years. Combined, the fire stations have an average age of 16 years. They have a combined
staffing capacity of 11 personnel, seven apparatus bays, and a total of 22,053 square feet.
The District rates Station 52’s overall condition as “Goo d,” Station 53 as “Excellent,” and Station
55 as “Excellent.” When completing its evaluation of the various features and facilities (e.g.,
kitchen, showers, exercise equipment, etc.) within each fire station, the District rated most of
these as either “Good” or “Excellent.” In two fire stations, security was rated as “Fair.
Rodeo-Hercules FPD Facilities
RHFPD currently maintains two fire stations. Fire Station 75 was originally built in 1937 but was
remodeled in 1991. Station 76 was built in 1991. Combined, the two stations average 57 years
of age.
The maximum fire station staffing capacity of each facility is limited to either three or four
personnel. Combined, the District has eight apparatus bays.
The District rated the overall condition of both of its fire stations as “Good.” Both stations have
sprinkler systems installed.
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Combined Fire Station Inventories
The following figure lists the inventories and features of all three fire districts combined.
Combined Station Inventories of the Fire Districts (2021)
Fire District No. of
Stations1
Maximum
Staffing2
Apparatus
Bays
Average
Age3
Total Square
Footage4
CCCFPD 27 192 65 43 years 144,976
ECCFPD 6 23 21 29 years 29,535
RHFPD 2 7 8 57 years 18,690
Totals: 35 222 94 43 years 193,201
1Unstaffed/unused stations excluded. 2Represents maximum staffing capacity.
3Average age of stations combined. 4Square footage of some stations not reported.
The three districts’ combined fire station inventories comprise 32 fire stations with 80 bays
(although in several of them, at least one bay is utilized for exercise equipment) and a capacity
of more than 210 personnel (ECCFPD could house more staff).
Fire stations tend to be older among all three fire districts. The average age of the combined
stations is 41 years. However, this may be somewhat distorted, as this was based on the
original construction dates, and several stations have since had significan t remodeling
completed (e.g., CCCFPD Stations 69 and 81).
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Apparatus & Vehicles
A thorough review of each of the three fire districts’ fleet inventories is especially important if
annexation is implemented. Annexation will likely result in a merger of apparatus inventories
and other equipment.
Fire apparatus are unique and expensive pieces of equipment customized to operate for a
specific community and defined mission. Other than its firefighters, officers, and support staff,
the next most important fire protection district resources are likely the emergency apparatus
and vehicles.
Apparatus must be sufficiently reliable to transport firefighters and equipment rapidly and
safely to an incident scene. Such vehicles must be properly equipped and function
appropriately to ensure that the delivery of emergency services is not compromised . For this
reason, they are expensive and offer minimal flexibility in use and reassignment to other
missions.
As a part of the Annexation Feasibility Study, Triton requested each fire district provide a
complete inventory of their fleet (apparatus, command and support vehicles, specialty units,
etc.).
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Except for new apparatus—which were rated as “Excellent”—the Contra Costa County FPD
rated all of its frontline engines, aerial apparatus, and most other vehicles as in “Good”
condition. This included apparatus in reserve and those assigned to the Training Division.
Along with its substantial fleet of engines, ambulances, aerials, and other apparatus, the District
maintains a range of special operations vehicles (e.g., hazmat unit, UTVs, command units, fire
boat, rescue boat, etc.) and other equipment utilized for wildland and other operations (e.g.,
bulldozer, backhoe, dump truck, etc.).
CCCFPD owns multiple pickup trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles but has access to nearly 75 other
pickup trucks, staff cars, cargo vans, and assorted miscellaneous vehicles from the “Enterprise
Fleet.”
The District maintains an adequate inventory of reserve engines, aerial apparatus, rescue
squads, and other vehicles. The Training Division has been assigned seven Type 1 engines along
with two aerial apparatus (one being a Quint and the other a tiller), and several other
apparatus.
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District
The following figure lists the current inventory of ECCFPD’s frontline fleet. The District’s
apparatus fleet comprises Type 1 (structural) and Type 3 (wildland) engines and Water Tenders.
All three of the Type 1 engines are nearly new, as they were built in 2020. Each is equipped with
a 1500 gallon per minute (gpm) pump and carries 500 gallons of water.
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ECCFPD Frontline Apparatus Inventory (2021)
Unit Type Manufacturer Year Condition Features
Engines (Type 1)
Engine 52 Type 1 Quantum 2020 Excellent 1500 gpm, 500 gal.
Engine 53 Type 1 Quantum 2020 Excellent 1500 gpm, 500 gal.
Engine 59 Type 1 Quantum 2020 Excellent 1500 gpm, 500 gal.
Engines (Type 3)
Engine 352 Type 3 International 2005 Good 1250 gpm, 500 gal.
Engine 353 Type 3 International 2004 Good 1250 gpm, 500 gal.
Engine 359 Type 3 International 2004 Good 1250 gpm, 500 gal.
Water Tenders
Tender 52 Type 1 Freightliner 2003 Fair 1250 gpm, 3000 gal.
Tender 53 Type 1 Freightliner 2002 Good 1250 gpm, 3000 gal.
Tender 59 Type 1 Freightliner 2001 Good 1250 gpm, 3000 gal.
The District’s Type 3 engines average 17 years of age combined. ECCFPD maintains three
frontline Water Tenders whose combined age is about 19 years. The tenders are each equipped
with a 1,250-gpm pump and have a combined water-carrying capacity of 9,000 gallons. The
District also has a reserve fleet of four Type 1 engines in “Poor” condition and one Water
Tender in “Poor” condition. The next figure lists the inventory of East Contra Costa FPD’s
frontline command and support vehicles.
ECCFPD Frontline Command & Staff Vehicles Fleet Inventory (2021)
Unit Type Manufacturer Year Assigned To
Chief 5100 Command/Admin Ford Expedition 2020 Fire Chief
BC 5111 Command Ford F-250 2020 Administration
BC 5112 Command Ford F-250 2019 Administration
BC 5113 Command Ford F-250 2019 Administration
BC 5114 Command Ford F-250 2015 Administration
5120 Staff Vehicle Ford F-150 2020 Fire Marshal
5123 Staff Vehicle Ford F-150 2020 Inspector
5124 Staff Vehicle Ford F-150 2020 Inspector
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Nearly all of East Contra Costa FPD’s command and staff vehicles are less than three years of
age, and all were rated to be in “Excellent” condition. The District has another eight vehicles in
reserve in varying conditions. The District also maintains a 2008 Safe Boat and trailer (currently
on loan to CCCFPD) and a utility trailer.
Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District
The following figure lists the current inventory of RHFPD’s frontline fleet.
RHFPD Frontline Apparatus & Other Vehicles Inventory (2021)
Unit Type Manufacturer Year Condition Features
Engines & Aerials
Engine 75 Type 1 Spartan 2014 Excellent 2000 gpm
Quint 76 Quint Smeal 2006 Fair 100 ft. 2000 gpm
Engine 375 Type 3 International 2007 Excellent 500 gpm
Engine 376 Type 3 International 2005 Good 500 gpm
Command/Staff Vehicles
7500 SUV Chevrolet 2017 Excellent
7501 SUV Chevrolet 2017 Excellent
S2 SUV Ford 2005 Poor
S3 SUV Ford 2007 Good
PU 76 Pickup Ford 2005 Fair
RHFPD expects delivery of a new Smeal 100’ quint and a Pierce Type 1 engine sometime in July
2021. RHFPD maintains two engines in reserve (Engine 75A and Engine 76). Both are rated as in
“Poor” condition and scheduled to be removed from service in 2021. The District uses a 10-year
replacement cycle for its engines.
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Collective Apparatus Inventories
The following figure lists the frontline fleet inventories of the three fire districts combined.
Collective Inventory of the Fire Districts Frontline Fleets (2021)
Fire District EnginesA Aerials Ambulances Tenders WildlandB Others
CCCFPD 26 6 20 2 19 24C
ECCFPD 3 — — 3 3 —
RHFPD 1 1 — — 2 1
Totals: 30 7 20 5 24 25
AIncludes Type 1 only. BIncludes Type 3 & Type 6. CApproximate.
In the preceding figure, the “Wildland” category represents Type 3 apparatus. The “Others”
category represents a broad range of vehicles from bulldozers to water craft.
Automatic and Mutual Aid
All agencies participate in local automatic aid agreements. Additionally, local and statewide
mutual aid is provided under local agreement or under the California Master Mutual Ai d
Agreement. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the predominant provider of aid to
the two agencies considered under this proposed annexation.
Public Outreach/Education
All agencies provide public education in various forms based on their current staffing and
organization. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the only agency with dedicated
full-time staffing for public education and public information services.
CCCFPD and ECCFPD have robust public education programs. RHFPD has limited public
education resources; however, during Triton's site visit, interviews with District representatives
stated they have excellent interaction with the community. Both CCCFPD and ECCFPD
emphasize wildland interface issues. Programs include the use of Fire Wise® weed abatement
and community information sessions.
CCCFPD and ECCFPD have a unique bilingual education program for the juvenile fire starter
team. This program would translate well to ECCFPD and RHFPD. All three organizations
currently provide annual education at the grade school level; however, COVID-19 limited school
activities in 2019.
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Public Education Programs
Education Programs CCCFPD ECCFPD RHFPD
Annual fire prevention report distributed Yes Yes No
Babysitting safety classes No No No
Bilingual info available Focused No No
Calling 9-1-1 Yes Yes Yes
Carbon Monoxide Alarm installations Yes No Yes
CPR courses, BP checks Yes No No
Curriculum used in schools Yes Yes Yes
Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH) Yes Yes Yes
Eldercare and safety Yes No No
Fire brigade training No No No
Fire extinguisher use Yes Yes Yes
Fire safety Yes Yes Yes
Injury prevention Yes Yes No
Juvenile fire-starter program Yes Yes No
Publications available to the public Yes Yes No
Smoke alarm installations Yes Yes Yes
Wildland interface education offered Yes Yes No
Support Services
Apparatus & Vehicle Maintenance
Contra Costa County FPD
The majority of Contra Costa County FPD’s fleet maintenance is done internally by the District’s
Apparatus Shop. The Fire Apparatus Manager supervises a Fire Service Coordinator,
Driver/Clerk, and six Fire Equipment Mechanics (FEM). The FEMs are certified by the National
Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in vehicle repair and the California Fire
Mechanics Academy (CFMA) to maintain fire apparatus.
East Contra Costa FPD
ECCFPD utilizes a non-employee mechanic on contract who provides most of the fleet
maintenance for the District.
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Rodeo-Hercules FPD
RHFPD outsources its vehicle maintenance to the Alameda County Fire Department and a
commercial company that specializes in emergency vehicle services.
Fire Prevention
CCCFPD and ECCFPD have a fully staffed prevention bureau. The majority of prevention
activities are accomplished in the RHFPD by the Fire Chief. Based on the site -visit interviews,
the combined organization would have the capacity to meet current demand and support in the
RHFPD area. All three organizations face significant growth over the next few years due to
numerous single-family neighborhoods in development.
Commercial growth is also increasing. In 2020, CCCFPD performed 7,267 mandatory code
enforcement inspections and 333 non-mandatory inspections. Recent economic challenges
associated with COVID-19 resulted in numerous business closures. There has been a significant
increase in changes of occupancy, translating to a greater need for inspections. The following
graphic shows a comparison of the current code enforcement by each district.
Code Enforcement Among the Fire Districts
Code Enforcement Activity CCCFPD ECCFPD RHFPD
Consulted on new construction Yes Yes Yes
Fees for inspections or reviews Yes Yes Yes
Hydrant flow records maintained Partial Yes No
Key-box entry program Yes Yes No
Perform occupancy inspections Yes Yes Limited
Perform plan reviews Yes Yes Yes
Sign-off on new construction Yes Yes Yes
Special risk inspections Yes Yes No
Storage tank inspections County Yes No
Company Inspections (pre-plan) No Limited No
There appears to be minimal differences between the three organizations relating to specific
code enforcement. Following are general guidelines for fire inspection frequency.
Fire-Cause Determination & Investigation
CCCFPD has staff who are certified peace officers with arresting powers and the capacity to
perform all functions of a fire-cause investigation. ECCFPD is in the process of getting members
qualified to be certified peace officers. The fire investigation team for CCCFPD conducted
almost 900 investigations in 2020.
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Administration
Each of the districts has varying levels of uniformed administrative support positions—due
primarily to their size. The following figure illustrates the various positions in non -uniformed
administrative positions.
Comparison of Uniformed Administrative & Support Staff
Position CCCFPD ECCFPD RHFP
D
Fire Chief 1 1 1
Deputy Chief 1 — —
Assistant Chiefs 5 — 1
Medical Director 1 — —
Administrative Battalion Chiefs 3 1 —
Administrative Captains* 3 — —
Fire Marshal — 1 —
Deputy Fire Marshal — 1 —
Fire Inspectors 20 2 —
Public Educators 2 — —
Public Information Officer 1 FM —
Fire Investigation Supervisor 1A 1 —
Shift Fire Investigators (56-hour) 3 — —
Fire Investigators (40 hours) 1 — —
Fire Prevention Captains 4 — —
Code Enforcement Supervisor 1A — —
Plan Review Supervisor 1 — —
Building Plan Checker I 2 — —
Fire Prevention Technician 1 — —
Community Risk Reduction 1 — —
ACCCFPD has one Plan review Supervisor, on Code enforcement Supervisor, one
Community Risk Reduction Supervisor, one Investigative Supervisor, but all are also
Prevention Captains.
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An effective fire organization requires non-uniformed staff to support daily administrative
activities. The following graphic shows the number of non -uniformed staff for each district.
Non-Uniformed Staff
Position
CCCFPD
No. of Staff
ECCFPD
No. of Staff
RHFPD
No. of Staff
Chief of Administrative Services 1 0 0
Chief Administrative Officer 0 1 0
HR Analyst II 2 0 0
Executive Secretary 1 0 1
Administrative Assistant 0 2 1
Secretary Advanced Level 3 0 0
Account Clerk Advanced 3 0 0
District Aides 20 4 0
Fiscal Specialist 1 0 0
Fiscal Officer 1 0 0
Staff Accountant 0 1 0
Payroll Technician 0 1 0
Senior Level Clerk 5 0 0
Clerical Supervisor 1 0 0
Permit Technician 0 1 0
Totals: 38 9 2
Training
The following figure summarizes the general training topics and certification levels provided in
each district.
While each fire district has a comprehensive and extensive training program, CCCFPD places
more emphasis on fire-related training. A contributing factor to the difference in fire-related
training was the special teams, truck operations, boat operations, and CCCFPD flight training.
RHFPD placed a higher emphasis on medical education , and ECCFPD had a higher percentage of
HazMat-related training. A combined organization will need to determine a training philosophy
and develop a standardized program that meets the community's needs.
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General Training Competencies by Fire District
Training Competencies CCCFPD ECCFPD RHFPD
Incident Command System ICS Series ICS Series ICS Series
Accountability Procedures Yes Yes Yes
Training SOGs Yes Yes Yes
Recruit Academy Internal Internal Internal
Special Rescue Training Yes Yes Yes
HazMat Certifications Technician &
Specialist Operations Operations
Vehicle Extrication Training Basic Basic Basic
Driving Program No DO 1A and 1B No
Wildland Certifications S190/130 S190/130 S190/130
Communications & Dispatch Yes Yes Yes
Truck Company Operations Yes No No
Air Operations Yes No No
Fire Boat Operations Yes No Yes
Following is a summary of the current training resources and facilities available for each district.
Training Facilities & Resources by District
Facilities & Resources CCCFPD ECCFPD RHFPD
Adequate training ground space Yes No Yes
Training building/tower Yes No Mobile
Burn room at the training building Yes No Yes
Live fire props Yes No Yes
Driver's course No No No
SCBA obstacle course/CFS No No No
Adequate classroom facility Yes Yes Yes
Computers & simulations Yes No Yes
EMS props & mannequins Yes No Yes
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Personnel/Recruitment
All districts use their own recruitment processes and have differing recruit academies. Contra
Costa County Fire uses their training campus to facilitate a 20-week recruit academy. East
Contra Costa Fire and Rodeo-Hercules send recruits through other agency academies or provide
on the job training.
Recruitment of support, admin, and executive chief positions is similar with each agency having
different methods.
Proposed Service Delivery Plan
Service Overview
The combined organization will provide fire, rescue, and first responder emergency medical
services, including special operations capabilities, to all the communities within the reorganized
district in a manner consistent with services provided in the existing Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District. Full-time and full-service fire prevention and fire investigation services,
along with internal apparatus and fleet maintenance programs, facilities management,
administrative and support services will be provided. An increase in service level from basic life
support (EMT) to advanced life support (paramedic) will be pha sed in for the stations in the
East Contra Costa Fire Protection service areas.
Staffing
Additional firefighters and fire, rescue, and emergency medical services response capacity will
be deployed as a result of the annexation. Within the next 18 months, daily staffing will be
increased by nine firefighters across three stations planned to be reopened or re -staffed for a
total of at least 27 additional firefighters. Existing fire prevention and administrative capacity
in the District will be augmented by staff from East Contra Costa Fire being added to support
the reorganized organization.
Dispatch/Communications
There would be no changes to dispatch and emergency communications. There would be
increased support provided by Contra Costa County Fire Protection District staff for radio and
communication servicing, repairs, and radio programming under the combined organization.
Level of Demand
It is anticipated that immediately following annexation of the two areas, demand for services as
defined by calls for service would total the sum of the existing demand in the three service
areas. In subsequent years, demand would continue to increase in conjunction with anticipated
population increases, new development and infrastructure, and other factors inf luencing need
for fire protection, rescue, and EMS services.
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Response Times
Current response times would be significantly improved in the areas served by the East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District due to the addition of multiple fire companies to serve Oakley,
Bethel Island, and Brentwood. As a result of these additional resources, the reliance on units
from Antioch will be reduced increasing response reliability and availability of those units which
will reduce response times with a corresponding reduction of occurrences where Antioch
stations are uncovered due to responses into Brentwood or Oakley.
Reopening Station 4 in Walnut Creek will have a positive impact on reducing response times
into the areas served by Station 4 that are currently being provided by the fire station in
downtown Walnut Creek on Civic Drive.
Response times are not anticipated to be impacted in the Rodeo and Hercules areas as a result
of these annexations.
The proposed annexation includes plans to open Station 55 to serve Oakley and Bethel Island
with a staffed engine company. The proposed annexation will also result in the addition of a
staffed ladder truck to Station 52 in Brentwood. This will improve travel times, and overall
response times.
The following figure illustrates the six-minute travel coverage from Station 55 along with six-
minute travel coverage from existing stations. This station would have put 228 incidents within
six minutes of travel from this station.
Six-minute Travel Coverage from Station 55
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The next figure illustrates the nine-minute travel coverage from Station 55 along with nine-
minute travel coverage from existing stations. There is some overlap of coverage from Station
55 into Station 53’s area.
Nine-minute Travel Coverage from Station 55
Staffing a ladder truck at Station 52 will also provide some improvement to travel times. Engine
52’s current unit hour utilization is high at 12 percent. This reduces its reliability for subsequent
incidents. The ladder truck will provide a second unit in that station area to cover concurrent
incidents.
Facilities and Apparatus
Fire Station 55 (Oakley/Bethel Island)
Currently constructed but not staffed, is planned to be staffed in the spring of 2022 and
replaces the formerly closed station on Bethel Island (FS 95). A new Type I engine and wildland
engine has been ordered to serve this station.
Fire Station 52 (Brentwood)
A staffed ladder truck is planned for station 52 to be staffed in the summer of 2022. Apparatus
will be provided from current CCCFPD inventory and additional apparatus will be ordered in
summer of 2021.
Fire Station 4 (Walnut Creek)
Planned to be reopened in summer of 2022. Apparatus is on order for the station and
improvements and repairs are being made to the existing station.
Fire Station 54 (Brentwood)
Planned to be constructed and staffed within six years of the effective date of the annexation.
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Automatic and Mutual Aid
The combined, the larger organization would continue to support automatic and mutual aid
commitments at the local level. The ability to respond to regional and statewide mutual aid
would be enhanced by additional capacity and personnel.
Public Outreach/Education
Public education and public information services would be consolidated with dedicated staff of
the already existing Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention and fire investigations will be combined with 22 Fire Inspectors and an increase
of one fire prevention supervisor. Current members of the ECCFPD fire investigation team have
worked in the past with CCCFPD, which speaks well for a smooth transition to a combined
organization. Staffing levels will be reviewed annually to determine appropriate staffing levels
for current and anticipated workloads and changes in mandated programs.
Administration
A combined organization would have a 13% administrative/support staffing to line staffing
based on current staffing levels. This is consistent with similarly sized organizations, and, except
for the Fire Chief position, there does not appear to be duplication of support staff. Grant
management, contract administration, and cost recovery programs would be appropriately
staffed with the combined administrative resources.
Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance would be performed by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
apparatus shop. This will increase consistency and uniformity in quality by ASE certified fire
mechanics.
Training
Training of recruit firefighters will be conducted through the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District academy. This state Accredited Local Academy will increase consistency in
the training provided and the quality and capability of the recruits wh o will become firefighters
serving the various communities of the combined organization upon graduation.
Continuing training will be delivered using the systems developed under the Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District’s Training Division. Increased use of decentralized training at
locations in east and west county will need to be used to reduce travel times of crews.
The Training Division is increasing staffing by one 40-hour Training Captain and adding a civilian
training specialist in mid-2021. The Training Division will continue providing consistent
continuing education and training.
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Personnel/Recruitment
Recruitment processes will be standardized under the current practices of the Contra Costa
County Fire Protection District based on existing district practices and policies.
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Level and Range of Proposed Services
Capacity Availability
Current capacity will need to be increased in the areas served by the East Contra Costa Fire
Protection District to meet emergency service delivery demands and has been factored into the
overall fiscal analysis. Previously closed fire stations will be reo pened serving Brentwood,
Oakley, Bethel Island, and Walnut Creek communities. Capacity within the fire prevention
bureau will be evaluated on an ongoing basis, as is the current practice, to match staffing with
service demand, particularly given potential development and new construction trends.
Willingness to Serve
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is prepared to serve the areas under the proposed
annexation. The ability to serve the new areas is complemented by existing personnel from the
annexed districts being incorporated into the ranks and structure of the new organization, as
well as the planned recruitment, training, and deployment of additional resources as needed.
Service Adequacy
The level of service provided in the annexed territory will be consistent with current CCCFPD
practices, policies, and standards outlined in the Proposed Service Delivery Plan section.
Infrastructure Needs/Planned Improvements
As identified in the Proposed Service Delivery Plan section, reopening and plans for equipment
expansion are in place to enhance the level of services provided within ECCFPD’s and RHFPD’s
boundaries. Station 55 (Oakley/Bethel Island) is constructed and planned to be staffed in the
spring of 2022. Station 52 (Brentwood) is planned to have a staffed ladder truck in the Summer
2022. Station 4 (Walnut Creek) is undergoing improvement and repairs to be reopened
Summer 2022. The projected costs of these improvements and expansions have been
accounted for in the following Fiscal Analysis section.
Correlation with Agency Plans and Operations
CCCFPD maintains an operational plan that is updated annually as well as an apparatus
replacement plan and capital improvement plan. The proposed annexations are consistent
with CCCFPD’s planning documents and operations. It is anticipated that operations within the
annexed territories will become entirely consistent with CCCFPD’s operational plan and capital
improvement plans once operations are taken over by CCCFPD. Additionally, these plans will
be updated to incorporate needs specific to the annexed territories.
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Alternative Service Structures and Related Affects
There are two alternatives to the reorganization as proposed here—status quo and
consolidation. Status quo would be retaining the existing service and governance structure and
would result in no changes to existing costs and service levels within ECCFPD and RHFPD.
Consolidation, as opposed to the reorganization proposed here, would result in a combining of
the three districts into a new district. While the outcome would ultimately look the same as
the proposed annexation/dissolution, the process would res ult in a new district being formed
and would not capitalize on the already existing structure of CCCFPD as the proposed successor
agency. The costs and impacts to service levels would likely be similar for both reorganization
and consolidation.
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Fiscal Analysis
Background
This section of the application describes the financial resources which are available to fund the
services provided following reorganization, and the projected expenditures based on
assumptions previously described in the service delivery plan and transition plan. Based on a
projection of fund balance, revenues, and expenditures, CCCFPD will be able to provide the
services described in this plan.
Revenue Sources
Each district has a mix of revenue sources with property taxes being the primary source. The
revenue sources of the reorganized district would include property taxes, fees for services,
development impact fee revenue, community facilities district revenue, grants and inter-
governmental revenue from other agencies, as well as special taxes and benefit assessments.
Post-Reorganization 5-Year Financial Projections
Operations
Combined property tax revenue is projected to increase annually at a 4% rate. Combined
property tax revenue is forecasted to increase from $165,500,000 in FY 21/22 to $201,300,000
in FY 26/27. Other recurring revenues are projected to increase at an annual average rate of
1.6%. In view of the trends from the historical information, it is felt these e scalator rates are
conservative. Including the adjustment for dispatch services, Recurring Revenues increase from
$189,012,000 in FY 21/22 to $226,794,000 in FY 26/27, a 3.8% annual rate.
Salaries and benefits, which include Medicare payroll taxes, health insurance, and pension costs
for the line positions—Captains, Engineers, and Firefighters—were assumed to be entering the
CCCFPD system at the Step 3 level in the CCCFPD salary schedule for this analysis. The ECCFPD
Captain and Engineer classifications include nine positions each in the first year of the operation
and grow to fifteen in the second year. Ten ECCFPD firefighter positions are included in the
initial year of operations, but the additional six positions added in the second year will be
firefighter/paramedics. The RHFPD will no longer retain a Fire Chief or administrative support
staff, but the remainder of the 19 operations staff will be absorbed in the annexation and enter
at Step 6 level in the CCCFPD salary schedule.
Overtime is calculated at 13% of personnel costs based on CCCFPD’s historical overtime cost
experience. As previously stated, the projections include maintaining the existing staffing levels
of three stations with the expansion of adding two additional three-person companies to be
staffed over the following 12–18 months. These personnel costs are projected to increase 10%
annually in the first five years and 6% annually beginning in the sixth year of the projections.
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Other post-employment benefits (OPEB) prepayments and retiree health costs are additional
benefit costs that are projected to increase 3% annually. Fire prevention personnel are
assumed to be “cost neutral” for this analysis due to fee revenue associated with fire
prevention activities.
Administrative personnel (one Chief Administrative Officer, one accountant, two clerical
positions, one payroll clerk and one Permit Tech position) will be absorbed into the existing
CCCFPD staffing. Additional program support for grant applications and grant management, as
well as cost recovery, may be able to be fully supported by these additional positions.
OPEB and retiree health insurance benefit costs for ECCFPD and RHFPD are stated separately to
indicate those long-term costs are considered in the projections.
The financial projection of the combined organization contemplates adding personnel for
specific expansion of services. In FY 21/22, the combined organization anticipates reopening
ECCFPD Station 55 and staffing ECCFPD Truck 52, and, in FY22/23, CCCFPD will reopen Stati on 4.
These additions, combined with the previously identified escalators, increase total salaries and
benefits from $149,303,000 in FY 21/22 to $161,016,000 in FY 22/23. Annual compensation and
benefits increase approximately $10,000,000 for each of the f ollowing four years.
Services and supplies expenses include, but are not limited to, station and apparatus operating
costs, repairs and maintenance, small tools and equipment replacement, training costs, radio
and technology costs, medical and firefighting supplies, turnout gear and uniform costs, and
professional services. These costs are conservatively estimated to increase 3% annually. It is
anticipated that there will be a significant benefit in consolidating certain administrative costs
such as technology, training, and apparatus maintenance.
The operations portion of the combined districts is anticipated to produce positive cash flow for
each of the six years of the projections. This allows the combined operation to accumulate a
significant reserve balance or to take advantage of other opportunities during the projection
period. The following figure combines the revenues from the previous projections for each
agency with expected operating expenses and anticipated modifications from increased staffin g
and related expenses to develop annual operating cash flows and accumulated operating fund
balances through FY 26/27.
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Recurring Revenue/Expense Projections—Combined Operations (Part 1)
Revenue/Expenses FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27
Operations
Property Taxes
CCCFPD 144,055,800 149,818,032 155,810,753 162,043,183 168,524,911 175,265,907
ECCFPD 16,875,770 17,550,801 18,252,833 18,982,946 19,742,264 20,531,955
RHFPD 4,552,080 4,734,163 4,923,530 5,120,471 5,325,290 5,538,301
Total Property Tax Revenues 165,483,650 172,102,996 178,987,116 186,146,600 193,592,465 201,336,163
Other Recurring Revenue
CCCFPD 17,767,300 17,413,580 17,607,688 18,113,807 18,670,537 19,282,941
ECCFPD 2,037,534 2,087,569 2,124,847 2,163,075 2,202,265 2,242,456
RHFPD 4,415,658 4,455,658 4,531,858 4,610,344 4,691,185 4,774,450
Total Other Recurring Revenue: 24,220,492 23,956,807 24,264,393 24,887,226 25,563,987 26,299,847
Total Recurring Revenue: 189,704,142 196,059,803 203,251,509 211,033,826 219,156,452 227,636,010
Adjustments to Revenue
Reduced Dispatch Revenue (692,000) (719,680) (748,467) (778,406) (809,542) (841,924)
Revised Recurring Revenues: 189,012,142 195,340,123 202,503,042 210,255,420 218,346,910 226,794,086
Current Salaries & Benefits (CCCFPD Rates)
CCCFPD 127,022,889 134,180,390 141,835,095 149,946,066 158,540,531 167,647,339
ECCFPD - line positions 9,037,150 9,920,865 10,891,752 11,877,510 12,955,640 13,732,979
ECCFPD - admin positions 900,000 954,000 1,011,240 1,071,914 1,136,229 1,204,403
RHFPD 6,418,400 6,867,688 7,348,426 7,862,816 8,413,213 9,002,138
Total Salaries & Benefits: 143,378,439 151,922,943 161,086,512 170,758,307 181,045,613 191,586,858
OPEB & Retiree Health Insurance
ECCFPD
OPEB 275,000 283,250 291,748 300,500 309,515 318,800
Retiree Health Insurance 363,000 373,890 385,107 396,660 408,560 420,816
RHFPD
OPEB 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000
Retiree Health Insurance 303,170 303,170 303,170 303,170 303,170 303,170
Total Health Insurance: 1,081,170 1,100,310 1,120,025 1,140,330 1,161,245 1,182,786
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Recurring Revenue/Expense Projections—Combined Operations (Part 2)
Revenue/Expenses FY
21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27
Staffing Increases by Agency
CCCFPD
Reopening Station 4 — 2,664,371 2,850,877 3,050,438 3,263,969 3,492,447
ECCFPD
Station 55 2,422,155 2,664,371 2,850,877 3,050,438 3,263,969 3,492,447
Truck 52 2,422,155 2,664,371 2,850,877 3,050,438 3,263,969 3,492,447
Total Salary & Benefits
Increases: 4,844,310 7,993,113 8,552,631 9,151,314 9,791,907 10,477,341
Total Salaries & Benefits: 149,303,919 161,016,366 170,759,168 181,049,951 191,998,765 203,246,985
Services & Supplies
CCCFPD 17,200,949 17,642,131 18,096,549 18,564,599 19,046,691 19,543,246
Station 4 Maintenance — 51,500 53,045 54,636 56,275 57,964
Station 4 Equip Costs — 25,000 25,750 26,523 27,318 28,138
ECCFPD 1,157,903 1,194,269 1,231,792 1,325,144 1,366,730 1,416,761
RHFPD 254,177 260,168 267,005 274,062 281,445 288,862
Total Services & Supplies: 18,613,029 19,173,068 19,674,141 20,244,964 20,778,459 21,334,971
Total Recurring: 167,916,948 180,189,434 190,433,310 201,294,915 212,777,124 224,581,956
Increase to Operating Funds: 21,095,194 15,150,689 12,069,732 8,960,506 5,569,785 2,212,130
Beginning Op Fund Reserve: — 21,095,194 36,245,883 48,315,615 57,276,121 62,845,906
Ending Op Fund Reserve: 21,095,194 36,245,883 48,315,615 57,276,121 62,845,906 65,058,036
Capital
The second component of the proposed annexation to be analyzed is the funding available to
acquire capital resources such as fire stations and equipment. Each of the three districts
receives funding from special assessments that are restricted to use only within the jurisdiction
from which the revenues are received. These restricted revenues include developer fees from
subdivisions that are being developed outside the response areas of existing fire stations. The
funds are to be used to build and equip new stations. Certain funds are to staff and operate
stations or to provide specialized services, and, again, those funds are restricted to the
jurisdiction from which the funding is derived.
A fire station is projected to be constructed within the boundaries of ECCFPD’s service area.
Funding for a portion of the building has been identified as development fees in the amount of
approximately $7,000,000 from the City of Brentwood. It is anticipated that t he remaining
$7,000,000 would be provided by financing, with the debt service payment being $700,000 per
year.
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Each of the three districts will require the expenditure of funds for debt service payments,
capital expenditures for apparatus and equipment, and the remodel or construction of fire
stations during the next six years. CCCFPD has a debt obligation related to the issuance of
bonds to extinguish a portion of its unfunded actuarial liability for employee pension costs. An
additional payment for “Pension Bond Stabilization” is required in addition to the debt service;
however, FY 21/22 is the final year of the debt and stabilization obligation. The extinguishment
of the obligation will free up $14,056,000 annually.
Several apparatus of various types are anticipated to be acquired during the next six years.
Funding for these acquisitions is expected to be from the use of cash from the reserve funds
existing at the time of the annexation, as well as the additions to the reserves from the
restricted revenue streams.
The balance in the Capital Reserve Fund is anticipated to decrease five of the six years in the
projection period as significant debt is extinguished and apparatus are acquired for cash. The
following figure combines the non-recurring revenues, including restricted revenues from
development fee assessments, loan proceeds and other receipts from the previous projections
for each agency with expected debt payments and capital expenditures and anticipated
modifications from increased staffing and related expen ses to develop annual operating cash
flows and accumulated operating fund balances through FY 26/27.
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Non-Recurring Projections—Capital Costs (Part 1)
Revenue/Expenses FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY
24/25 FY 25/26 FY
26/27
Capital
Non-Recurring Revenues
CCCFPD 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
ECCFPD 218,087 218,087 218,087 218,087 218,087 218,087
RHFPD — — — — — —
Total Non-Recurring Receipts: 318,087 318,087 318,087 318,087 318,087 318,087
Loan/Lease Proceeds
CCCFPD — — — — — —
ECCFPD — 7,000,000 — — — —
RHFPD — — — — — —
Total Loan/Lease Proceeds: — 7,000,000 — — — —
Funding from Development Fees
CCCFPD — — — — — —
ECCFPD 292,578 311,200 322,054 341,147 360,489 380,088
RHFPD 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
City of Brentwood — 7,000,000 — — — —
Total Development Fee Funding: 392,578 7,411,200 422,054 441,147 460,489 480,088
Total Non-Recurring Receipts: 710,665 14,729,287 740,141 759,234 778,576 798,175
Lease & Debt Payments
CCCFPD 2,944,538 2,944,538 2,944,538 2,944,538 2,944,538 2,944,538
ECCFPD 534,217 614,217 1,356,217 1,399,217 877,000 877,000
RHFPD 269,114 188,713 188,713 188,713 188,713 188,713
Total Payments: 3,747,869 3,747,468 4,489,468 4.532.468 4,010,251 4,010,251
Apparatus & Equipment Acquisition
CCCFPD 698,390 630,000 630,000 630,000 630,000 630,000
ECCFPD — 800,000 — — 270,000 800,000
RHFPD — — 402,500 330,000 — —
Total Acquisition: 698,390 1,430,000 1,032,500 960,000 900,000 1,430,000
Fire Station Construction
CCCFPD — — — — — —
ECCFPD 500,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 — — —
RHFPD — — — — — —
Total Fire Station Construction: 500,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 — — —
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Non-Recurring Projections—Capital Costs (Part 2)
Revenue/Expenses FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY
25/26 FY 26/27
Additions to Replacement Reserves
CCCFPD — — — — — —
ECCFPD 130,930 134,858 138,904 143,071 147,363 151,784
RHFPD 56,200 57,886 59,623 61,411 63,254 65,151
Increases to Replacement
Reserves 187,130 192,744 198,526 204,482 210,616 216,935
Other Non-Recurring Payments
CCCFPD
Pension Bonds 11,451,540 — — — — —
Bond Stabilization 2,604,794 — — — — —
Total Other Non-Recurring: 14,046,334 — — — — —
Total Non-Recurring Expenses: 19,189,723 12,370,212 12,720,494 5,696,950 5,120,867 5,657,186
Increase (Decrease) to
Operating: (18,479,058) 2,359,075 (11,980,354) (4,937,716) (4,342,291) (4,859,011)
Capital Reserves
CCCFPD 38,000,000 — — — — —
ECCFPD 13,000,000 — — — — —
RHFPD 5,000,000 — — — — —
Beginning Capital Reserves: 56,000,000 37,520,942 39,880,017 22,899,663 22,961,948 18,619,656
Ending Capital Reserves: 37,520,942 39,880,017 27,899,663 22,961,948 18,619,656 13,760,645
Combined Reserve Balances
It is prudent to review the reserve balance in its totality to understand the impact of the
annexation on the combined financial strength of the District. The combined reserve balances
project a viable condition for the District and annexed areas for the foreseeable future. The
following figure combines the beginning reserve balances with both the annual operating
results and the annual net capital improvement expenditur es through FY 26/27.
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Projected Combined Operational & Capital Reserve Balances
Revenue/Expenses FY 21/22 FY 22/23 FY 23/24 FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27
Beginning Reserves
CCCFPD 38,000,000 — — — — —
ECCFPD 13,000,000 — — — — —
RHFPD 5,000,000 — — — — —
Total Beginning Reserves: 56,000,000 58,616,136 76,125,900 76,215,278 80,238,068 81,465,562
Combined Net Operations: 21,095,194 15,150,689 12,069,732 8,960,506 5,569,785 2,212,130
Combined Net Capital
(Decrease) (18,479,058) 2,359,075 (11,980,354) (4,937,716) (4,342,291) (4,859,011)
Combined Ending Reserves: 58,616,136 76,125,900 76,215,278 80,238,068 81,465,562 78,818,681
Findings
As of 2016, ECCFPD was facing significant financial challenges forcing the closure of five of its
stations since 2009 and resulting in significantly increased response times. The 2016 MSR found
that ECCFPD faces a number of significant and some severe challenges related to financing that
will require extraordinary efforts to address, including low property tax shares in a majority of
the District’s tax rate areas, fiscal impact of Contra Costa County Employees' Retirement
Association (CCCERA’s) reallocation of costs, and voter fatigue and resistance to additional
ongoing charges due to impacts of benefit assessments and community facility districts.
Since then, circumstances have somewhat improved for ECCFPD as a result of increased
property tax revenues. In particular, the reallocation of property tax funding from the Byron
Bethany Irrigation District to ECCFPD, beginning in FY 17/18, has provided more than $800,000
annually to the District.
In 2016, RHFPD was also facing a decline in revenues with the end of its SAFER grant and the
elimination of its 2014 benefit assessment, which would have resulted in the closure of one of
its stations. RHFPD’s financial outlook was greatly improved when voters approved Measure O,
which became effective in FY 17/18. Measure O is a parcel tax of $222 (FY 19/20) to be used to
enhance funding of operations at the District’s two fire stations.
Similarly, CCCFPD faced declining revenues associated with the decline in propert y values and
thus property tax income after 2008, combined with increased costs associated with retirement
liabilities. A significant increase in property tax revenues over the last four fiscal years has
strengthened CCCFPD’s financial position.
Fiscal Determinations
Between FY 16/17 and FY 19/20, each of the three districts has benefitted from significantly
increasing property tax revenues—CCCFPD’s increased by 20%, ECCFPD increased by 40%, and
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RHFPD increased by 47%. Property tax revenues in upcoming years are somewhat
unpredictable due to the unknown extent of the economic effects of the pandemic; however,
enhanced demand for real estate is anticipated to drive continued growth in property values.
ECCFPD has greatly improved its financial position , since 2016, through increased property tax
revenue, a reallocation of property tax funds and a Measure H initiative, enabling the scheduled
reopening of fire station 55 in FY 21/22. Revenues for the District are anticipated to continue to
increase by about 4% annually through FY 25/26, indicating the ability to continue to provide
the existing level of service; however, the District will continue to struggle with the continued
closure of stations and constrained staffing levels.
RHFPD’s financial outlook has greatly improved over the last four fiscal years with the enhanced
revenues from the Measure O parcel tax and increased property tax income. The additional
revenues have enabled the District to keep both of its stations open. Property tax revenues are
projected to continue to increase by 4% annually and Measure O revenues by 3% annually,
indicating sustainable funding sources enabling the District to maintain at least its existing
service levels.
CCCFPD has faced financial constraints in prior years associated with declining property tax
revenues and increased pension liabilities. More recently, the area within CCCFPD is
experiencing significant growth in both residential as well as commercial developments,
resulting in significantly increased property tax revenues and enabling the re-staffing of five
companies and the reopening of three fire stations over the last decade. Property tax revenues
are projected to continue to grow approximately 4% annually through FY 25/26.
Projected combined finances of the three districts for operational and capital expenditures
indicate that the annexation of ECCFPD and RHFPD by CCCFPD is a financially feasible option.
The combined finances of the consolidated agency would allow for expansion of adding two
additional three-person companies to be staffed over the following 12 months, construction of
new stations, remodel of another station, and acquisition of fire apparatus. This financing
structure capitalizes on cost savings resulting from reduced costs of dispatch, eliminated chief
positions, and by combining technology infrastructure, fleet maintenance, and other
administrative functions.
Appropriations Limit
The existing appropriations limit (the "Gann Limit"), according to "County of Contra Costa,
2021-2022 County Special Districts Final Budgets" publication and the budget documents of the
other agencies are: CCCFPD = $4,788,422,954, ECCFPD = $49,653,677, and RHFPD =
$16,102,808. The adjusted Gann Limit for Contra Costa County Fire Protection District would
be a combination of the three Gann Limits of the individual districts or approximately
$4,854,179,439.
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Proposed Transition Plan
This application includes the transition plan described below to describe the process for
complete organizational and service reorganization of the three districts.
Reorganization Timeline
The application to LAFCO will be submitted in mid-August 2021. It is anticipated the LAFCO
review process will take six months to complete with an annexation implementation date
tentatively of April 1, 2022.
Implementation Plan
Facilities and Apparatus Transfer
All facilities, equipment, and other apparatus existing as of finalization of annexation of the
territories which are owned by the East Contra Costa and Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection
Districts shall by transferred to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Financial Transfer
Property Tax Sharing
It is assumed that all property taxes, which would otherwise be allocated by the Contra Costa
County Auditor-Controller to the East Contra Costa and Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection
Districts, would be allocated to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District upon filing of the
Certificate of Completion of the annexation and in each year thereafter.
Operating and Capital Reserve Funds
All fund balances that have been accumulated by East Contra Costa and Rodeo-Hercules Fire
Protection Districts shall be transferred from their existing accounts to the Contra Costa County
Fire Protection District. CCCFPD will deposit capital funds into appropriate accounts for their
stated purpose consistent with current CCCFPD budgeting and accounting practices.
Other Assets and Liabilities
All other assets (including land and improvements) and liabilities existing as of annexation of
the territories, shall be transferred from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and Rodeo-
Hercules Fire Protection District to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Governance Structure
The reorganized Fire District will be governed by the Board of Supervisors, acting as the Board
of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The Advisory Fire Commission
will be modified to provide one member each from the areas formerly within the East Contra
Costa Fire Protection District and the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District for a period of not
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less than five years from the effective date. The Measure O Oversight Committee will be
retained pursuant to the enabling RHFPD Measure O ordinance.
Personnel and Employment Agreements
All personnel from ECCFPD are planned to be absorbed into CCCFPD. Personnel from the
RHFPD at the ranks of Battalion Chief, Fire Captain, Engineer, Firefighter and their paramedic
equivalents are planned to be absorbed into CCCFPD. Personnel will be transitioned into
positions most closely matched with their current job descriptions. In some cases , these
positions will be represented by the same labor organization and in some cases the labor
organization will change, depending on the represen tation at CCCFPD. CCCFPD is working with
labor and County HR representatives to determine appropriate steps, actions, and processes to
perform a smooth transition of all impacted personnel.
Conditions of Service Required by the Land Use Agency
While these annexations are not for the purpose of serving new development, CCCFPD will
comply with all conditions of service as defined by each land use agency within the annexed
territory, such as development approval conditions, facility/impact charges, and fire flow
requirements. Within East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, land use authorities consist of
the County and the cities of Oakley and Brentwood. Land use authorities within Rodeo-
Hercules Fire Protection District are the County and the City of Hercules.
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June McHuen
From:Phreed Community <phreedcommunity@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:41 AM
To:Clerk of the Board
Subject:Con Fire Resolution 2021/8; Attachment B - Service Plan
I am Tanya Little, a 29‐year Hercules homeowner and Cofounder of the PHREED collaborative. Pinole,
Hercules, Rodeo, El Sobrante for Equity and Diversity. I thank our firefighters for keeping my community safe. I
thank this board for listening to the community and not including the Rodeo‐Hercules Fire Protection District
(RHFPD) in the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) resolution. However, since Government Code
Section 56885.5(a) (2) can be interpreted that LAFCO has the authority to withhold approval of the resolution
until this board revises it to include the entirety of Attachment B, Exhibit D, the Service Plan, PHREED asks you
to postpone your vote on the resolution until the service plan is revised to remove all content related to the
Rodeo‐Hercules Fire Protection District. If the board does not, the community will distrust your intentions
communicated by Chief Craig’s announcement on Thursday, August 5 that this board will exclude the Rodeo‐
Hercules District from their annexation proposal. This government statute allows the Board and LAFCO to
leave the application in limbo and revise its resolution to include the Rodeo‐Hercules District in the near
future.
Since Chief Craig and his staff have stated their district is complex it seems reasonable that the strategic
planning process can take nearly six months to complete. Therefore, please remove RHFPD content from
Attachment B, Exhibit D, Service Plan to ensure the board’s intent to LAFCO is clear to only annex the East
County Fire District.
Thank you,
Tanya Little
Co‐Founder
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non‐members; please do not reproduce, email or forward PHREED emails and documents. PHREED documents,
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a Training Facility Use Agreement
with the Contra Costa Community College District to pay the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
for use of the Fire District Training Facility for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The College District will pay the Fire District a facilities fee of $38,500 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022,
$42,350 for FY 2022-2023, and $46,585 for FY 2023-2024 for each course the uses the Fire District
training facilities, and a live fire training fee of $6,400 for FY 2021-2022, $7,040 for FY 2022-23, and
$7,744 for FY 2023-2024 for live fire training conducted with the assistance of the Fire District.
BACKGROUND:
This is an updated agreement. The Contra Costa Community College District (Los Medanos College)
provides an Accredited Regional Firefighter 1 Training Program (ARTP) as one of their many educational
programs. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District maintains a State Accredited Fire Academy
(facility, equipment, props, and classrooms) that provides the location
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 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: Lon Goetsch, Assistant Chief
925-941-3300
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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Training Facility Use Agreement with Contra Costa Community College District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for the Los Medanos College ARTP. The Training Facility Use Agreement will permit the College District
to continue to deliver their ARTP using the Contra Costa Fire Training Center.
The Agreement requires the Fire District to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the College District from
Fire District's share of liability for damages, injury or death of or to any person or the property of any
person, caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Fire District, its officers, agents or employees in
the Fire District's performance of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a software and services agreement
with ECS Imaging, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $55,000 for integration and support services for the
Laserfiche document management system, for the period August 10, 2021, through August 9, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted; 100% District General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) brings in plans and specifications for evaluation
of compliance with State and Local codes, and is required to keep those plans for the life of a building. The
District also conducts inspections of both new and existing buildings, and generates paperwork
demonstrating compliance with various codes and standards. These documents need to be kept for a period
of years as well. Because of the number of pages received, storage of these documents takes up an
extraordinary amount of space, and so scanning of the documents is the most cost effective long term
solution for the District. The District uses Laserfiche software to store the scanned documents in its
document record system. Contractor provides ongoing
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 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: Chris Bachman, Assistant Fire
Chief/Fire Marshal, 925-941-3300
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: August 10, 2021
Monica Nino, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Software and Services Agreement for Laserfiche Support and Integration
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
support of the Laserfiche software. Contractor will upgrade the existing "United" version of Laserfiche to
"Avante" and provide permitting and inspection software system integration services as required for
real-time data exchange. The Laserfiche software license agreement includes a limitation of liability clause
that limits Laserfiche’s liability to County to no more than the amount paid to Laserfiche in the twelve
months preceding the claim.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a cooperative agreement with the
State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to become a Cooperator with
the Firefighter Property Program which allows participants to screen and acquire federal excess property for
the exclusive purpose of fire suppression, fire prevention, and related emergency services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact associated with approving this item.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is an approved agent of the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service for administering the Department of
Defense Firefighter Property Program. Through this program, Cooperators have access to the USDA Forest
Service's Federal Excess Property (FEP) Management Information System (FEPMIS) which allows for full
accountability and management of FEP.
Participation in this program will allow Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) to acquire
excess federal property at little to no cost to the District which represents a significant cost savings. This
program is particularly valuable for the District when there is a need for equipment that is used infrequently
but comes with a high investment, including equipment used in support of the wildland firefighting mission.
Items the District may seek to acquire could include forklifts, ten-wheel dump trucks for use during floods,
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 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, Deputy
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: August 10, 2021
, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Cooperative Agreement with CAL FIRE for the Firefighter Property Program (FFP)
equipment trailers, and heavy equipment for the fire trails or the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
For these reasons, District staff recommend that the Board approve the execution of the cooperative
agreement with CAL FIRE.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to enter into a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE and will not be able to
screen and acquire federal excess property through the Firefighter Property Program.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a cooperative agreement with the
State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to become a Cooperator with
the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP) which allows participants to screen and borrow
federal excess property for primary use (90%) in activities directly related to wildland and rural community
fire protection.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact associated with approving this item.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is an approved agent of the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service for administering Federal Excess Personal
Property (FEPP) as part of the Cooperative Fire Protection Program which allows the Cooperators to take
custody and use FEPP property for wildland and rural community fire protection services.
Participation in this program will allow Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) to access
excess federal property at little to no cost to the District which represents a significant cost savings. This
program is particularly valuable for the District when there is a need for equipment that is used infrequently
but comes with a high investment, including equipment used in support of the wildland firefighting mission.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/10/2021 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, Deputy
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: August 10, 2021
, 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:Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:August 10, 2021
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Cooperative Agreement with CAL FIRE for the USDA Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP)
Program
The Grade-All forklift currently in use at the District training grounds had been made available to us
through this program. Other items the District may seek to make use of could include additional forklifts,
ten-wheel dump trucks for use during floods, equipment trailers, and heavy equipment for the fire trails or
the Urban Search and Rescue Program.
For these reasons, District staff recommend that the Board approve the execution of the cooperative
agreement with CAL FIRE.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The District will not be able to enter into a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE and will not be able to
screen and borrow federal excess property through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP).