To: Board of Supervisors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Budget Amendment for Type 3 Wildland Firefighting Engines
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the governing board of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE Budget Amendment No. BDA-25-00006 appropriating fund balance of $1,250,000 for the purchase of two Type 3 Wildland Firefighting Engines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget Amendment BDA-24-00006 will appropriate a fund balance of $1,250,000 from the CCCFPD General Operating Fund for transfer to the Capital Autos and Trucks expense account.
BACKGROUND:
At its January 21, 2025 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved item 25-260 for the purchase of two Type 3 Wildland firefighting engines. This budget amendment will appropriate funds so the purchase can be completed.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Fire District will be unable to pay for new wildland fire apparatus.