TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Daryn Drum, Fire Chief
Steve S. Charelian, Finance Director
George Gabriel, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Review Feasibility Study for the Provision of Fire Protection, Paramedic, and Incidental Services by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on whether the City should move forward with its analysis for the provision of fire protection, paramedic, and incidental services by the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County. In the event City Council gives direction to move forward with the next phase of the analysis, staff recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to execute a reimbursement agreement with Los Angeles County for a total cost of $18,000. In that event, an appropriation of $18,000 is recommended from available General Fund balance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City of Manhattan Beach regularly explores opportunities to increase efficiencies and create cost savings while providing excellent municipal services. To this extent, the City has received a feasibility study from the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (i.e. Fire District) to provide fire protection, paramedic, and incidental services.
The City has operated its own municipal Fire Department since the City's incorporation in 1912. While the City has excelled in providing high quality and effective emergency response services, cities throughout California have explored fire services within a regional context to maximize resources and provide cost savings.
The staff report details various implications associated with the City moving forward with an analysis on contracting with the Fire District. Wi...
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