To: Board of Directors
From: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Report Title: Side Letter with IFPTE, Local 21 and Contra Costa County regarding the annexation of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution approving the side letter between Contra Costa County and IFPTE, Local 21 addressing the impacts associated with the annexation of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The side letter presents no additional cost to the County.
BACKGROUND:
The side letter reflects the terms and conditions of employment for employees of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District (RHFPD) when they transition to Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) employment on July 1, 2025. Employees’ hire and promotion dates are outlined in the side letter, as well as the specific placement on the salary schedule for the respective classification(s). The side letter also addresses the status of the new employees, their vacation and sick leave accrual rates, and information on benefits open enrollment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Employees from RHFPD may not start their employment at CCCFPD with the appropriate terms and conditions of employment.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF the Side Letter between Contra Costa County and IFPTE, Local 21 addressing the impacts associated with the annexation of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors acting in its capacity as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District RESOLVES THAT:
The attached Side Letter of Agreement, effective on July 1, 2025, be ADOPTED..end