To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: FY 23-24 Sunshine Contract
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in an amount not to exceed $741,355 for fire and emergency services for the Marsh Creek - Morgan Territory area (Amador Contract) from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) General Operating Fund, FY 23-24 costs are capped at $741,355.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2002, as part of the East County Fire Districts consolidation, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) began contracting with CAL FIRE to provide emergency services to the Marsh Creek - Morgan Territory area of the ECCFPD (Amador Contract). Prior to execution of the first CAL FIRE Amador contract, the East Diablo Fire Protection District staffed a station in the area. The contract funds coverage to this area during the non-fire season which is normally between November 14 and May 15 of each year.
During Fire Season, the State of California assumes the cost of the staffing of this station (also known as the Sunshine Station) due to the State responsibility for providing fire protection services to the area surrounding the State watershed properties known as State Responsibility Area or SRA.
The CAL FIRE Sunshine Station is strategically located in the Marsh Creek Corridor and is well positioned to serve the area. The contract allows CAL FIRE to invoice the District for actual operating costs of the Sunshine Station which includes State employees, equipment and station expenditures, during the non-fire season months.
CCCFPD became responsible for this area on July 1, 2022 and this agreement was in place for the FY 22-23 non fire season. The winter of 22-23 maximum costs were $616,651. Under the proposed contract, to...
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