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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04271993 - H.8 H. 8 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA DATE: April 27, 1993 MATTER OF RECORD The Board of Supervisors met with the Chairs, Boards of Fire Commissions, and staff of the Fire Protection Districts at the Training Institute, 500 Court Street, Martinez, at 5 : 30 p.m. , and discussed the items on the attached agenda. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN cc: County Administrator elor The Board of Supervisors Contra Cerrk(ofthehBoard and County Administration BuildingCota County Administrator Costa 651 Pine St., Room 106 J (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers, 1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District Gayle Bishop.3rd District Sunne Wright McPeak.4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District -"�4z Chairs of Boards of Fire Commissions Workshop No. 2 April 27, 1993 Introduction Status of development plan for implementation of functional integration of fire districts. 1. Management Cost Allocation 2. Fire Chief - Specifications and Minimum Qualificati-ons - Recruitment options 3. Impact of Redevelopment Agencies on Fire District Revenues 4. City Tax Impacts of Formation of, or annexation to, Fire Districts 5. Branch Library Funding by SDAF 4/26/93 Functional Integration Management Cost Allocation On March 30, 1993 the Board of Supervisors approved an integrated management structure for the five merit system County fire protection districts on an interim basis until a more long-term plan can be determined in consultation with the chairs of each of the five fully paid merit districts and chiefs of the volunteer districts. The interim integrated command and management plan designated Allen Little, the Riverview Chief, as the Acting Chief for the other four paid districts (Contra Costa, Orinda, Moraga and West County) . The three Assistant Chiefs in the Contra Costa Fire District have assumed duties in the other four districts. Members of the Riverview, Contra Costa County and Moraga Fire Commissions have expressed concerns about the allocation of the costs of the four management positions and, in the case of Contra Costa County and Riverview Fire, reimbursement for the costs of district staff assigned management responsibilities in_ other districts. The Board discussed this issue at the April 6, 1993 Workshop with the Chairs of the Boards of Fire Commissioners. It was agreed that the costs of the integrated management system would be apportioned to the five merit system districts on an equitable basis. Accordingly, the County Administrator's Office was requested to develop a matrix for the allocation of costs using a number of alternative statistics. Presented below is a matrix showing each district's percentage share of various fire district demographics: Engine District Stations Companies Personnel Parcels Incidents Population Contra Costa Co. 54.8% 57.2% 57.9% 60.0% 56.75 61.6% Moraga 6.5 5.7 5.5 4.0 2. 8 3.6 Drinda 9.7 8.6 7.8 3.6 3.1 2.8 - Riverview 22.6 22. 9 23.7 23.8 28.2 23. 6 West County 6. 5 5.7 5.0 8.7 9.3 8.4 The salary and benefit costs of the four positions currently assigned to the integrated management structure is $506,267. For purposes of illustration, if the current cost was allocated on the basis of the number of engine companies in each district, the cost/revenue impacts on the districts would be as follows: Engine Less Credit Net District Company Cost for District Cost or District Percentage Allocation Cost (Revenue) Contra Costa Co. 57.1 $289,078 $366,974 $(77,896) Moraga 5.7 28,857 28,857 Drinda 8.6 43,539 43 ,539 Riverview 22.9 115,935 139,289 (23,354) West County 5.7 28,857 28,857 It must be noted that the above allocation is an example of the potential methodology for allocating the costs of the functional integration. The total amount to be allocated is unknown at this time. As the functional integration plan is further developed and implemented, it is very likely that other positions and costs will be added to the equation. March 1957 Contra Costa County Revised: December 1979 FIRE CHIEF DEFINITION: Under administrative direction, to administer fire prevention and suppression operations of a Group I County Fire Protection District; and to do other work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Subject to general policy developed by a district fire commission, the Fire Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing all phases of fire prevention and suppression in a fire district. TYPICAL TASKS: Supervises administrative details including selection, assignment, utilization, training and discipline of personnel and the maintenance, operation and proper utilization of equipment; prepares the Fire District's budget; develops plans for future operation and projected needs of the department and fire district; directs, coordinates, supervises and evaluates fire prevention and suppression activities in the district; conducts surveys in conjunction with insurance services office require- ments; reviews all tentative subdivision maps for water supply mains, hydrants, etc. ; requisitions materials, supplies and equipment; attends meeting and discusses problems with the Fire Commission, Board of Supervisors, city council and general public; responds to alarms and directs operations at scene of large fires for fire suppression and control ; investigates causes of fires and makes reports to proper law enforcement authorities; prepares special and periodic reports and initiates and answers correspon- dence. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: One (1) year full time experience in the class of Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, Fire Training Supervisor, Supervising Fire Inspector or Fire Marshall . License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Good knowledge of the modern fire fighting methods and fire prevention practices; good knowledge of fire department administration, principles of public administration., budgeting, training,- personnel management, and municipal government; good knowledge of federal , state and local laws affecting fire department activities; knowledge of District geography, fire hazards, and fire fighting resources including personnel , equipment, water supplies, and communications; knowledge of the newest developments in techniques ¢ -� and/or equipment used in modern fire department operations; ability to apply knowledge to varied fire control and fire prevention problems; ability to analyze systematically the fire prevention and fire suppression needs of the District and translate them into realistic, practical operating and capital budgets; ability to plan, initiate and carry out short and long term programs in fire department administration; ability to plan, assign and coordinate activities performed by a large group of employees in varied `ire department work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other offi- cials, subordinates and the public; ability to maintain discipline and the respect of subordinates; ability to speak effectively in public and ability-to prepare clear comprehensive reports. Class Code No. RPAA C�,- Executive Search Firm ♦ Can be done quickly and focused on likely candidates. ♦ Can provide aggressive nationwide outreach. ♦ Will give a degree of independence in the recruitment process. ♦ Will have a one-time only additional cost. ♦ Estimated time is 90 days. In-House ♦ No additional costs. ♦ May take longer for County to advertise and screen. ♦ Estimated time is 90 days ♦ May provide added sensitivity to community concerns. County Administrator Contra Tom PBoard oweof.Sup"sors Power County Administration BuildingI St District 651 Pine Street 11th Floor Costa Jeff smithMartinez.Califomia 94553-1229 (510)646-4080 County 2r.d District FAX(510)646-4098 Gayle OW-p Std District Phil Batchelor SunnO WHOM McPesk County Administrator 4th Dish ic Tom Todakwn April 12, 1993 5ffi District uK David Rowlands Same letter sent to City Managers of: City Manager Antioch Brentwood City of Antioch Clayton Concord P.O. Box 130 Hercules Pleasant Hill Antioch, CA 94509 Pittsburg San Pablo Walnut Creek RE: PROPERTY TAX REVENUE FOR FIRE DISTRICTS Dear Mr. Rowlands: As you know, the Fire District which serves your city is facing a very serious budget challenge next fiscal year. The Governor's Budget is threatening to eliminate property tax contributions to the Special District Augmentation Fund. The SDAF provides approximately 55% of the financing for fire services throughout the County. Redevelopment agencies will take$4.6 million in property tax revenues from fire districts this fiscal year. Attached is a report detailing the losses to your Fire District, attributable to each redevelopment agency. The $4.6 million figure equates to nearly 20% of the amount of SDAF monies received by the Fire Districts this fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors is requesting that each city council, with redevelopment agencies which currently do not pass through 100% of property'tax increment to their Fire District, prepare pass-through plans or increase the amount of pass-through beginning this fiscal year. We realize that such a plan may require a downsizing of planned projects or lengthening completion dates of projects. However, we are aware that some agencies are planning to refinance their bonded indebtedness because of the record low interest rates which exist at this time. This refinancing effort could free-up revenues which could be made available to assist your Fire District with their budget challenge. Please transmit your responses to me or Tony Enea of my staff. 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Antioch Pittsburg Riverview Year Tax Rates Tax Rates Tax Rates 1973/4 2 .763 2 .985 - 1974/5 2. 089 .880 2 .985 .850 - 1975/6 1.209 2 . 135 .666 1976/7 1 . 555 2 .435 .650 1977/8 1 .525 2 .555 .648 Martinez Fire District Annexed to Consolidated Fire District Martinez Contra Costa Fire Year Tax Rates Tax Rates 1966/7 2 .049 •799 - 1967/8 2 . 396 .750 - 1968/9 2 .496 � .400 .730 - 1969/70 2 . 096 •725 1970/1 2 . 156 . 724 1971/2 2 .026 . 724 1972/3 1 . 990 .749 J� LIBRARY FUNDING 1992-93 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BUDGETS: General Fund -0- -0- Library District $ 7,308 ,000 67. 9% SDAF 2,719,300 25. 3% Other 729,200 6.8% TOTAL REVENUES $10,756,500 100. 0% BUDGET ALLOCATIONS FOR FOLLOWING BRANCHES: * TOTAL AMOUNT FUNDED FUNDING BY SDAF 1. Central - Pleasant Hill $1,848,797 $ 467,746 2. Concord 407,309 103 ,049 3 . Walnut Creek 406,067 102,735 4. Casey (Ygnacio Valley) 393 ,711 99,609 5. Clayton -0- -0- 6. Martinez 217,140 54,936 7. Lafayette 321,655 81,379 Total Contra Costa Co. Fire Area $3,594,679 $ 909,454 8. Orinda 273,273 69,138 9. Moraga 340,203 86,071 Grand Total $4,208, 155 $1,064,663 *Footnote: Budget information relates to library branches within the Contra Costa County, Moraga and Orinda Fire Protection Districts only.