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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO—REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Larry Pitzer, Fire Chief Subject: Resolution approving a
cooperative agreement between the City
Dept: Fire of San Bernardino Fire Department and
the USDA Forest Service, San
Date: February 8, 2000 Bernardino, National Forest, relating to
O U fire protection and rescue services
V within the mutual threat zone.
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Approved by Mayor and Council in 1972.
Recommended Motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Signature
Contact person: i arr� Pitzer, Fira Rhiaf Phone: 384-5286
Supporting data attached: Staff Report oopprative Ward: 4th & 5th
Agreement, Joint Operating
Plan, Resolution
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Arrt rlacrri to inn)
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No. /7
46ja000
STAFF REPORT
Subiect
Resolution approving a cooperative agreement between the City of San Bernardino Fire
Department and the USDA Forest Service, San Bernardino,National Forest, relating to fire
protection and rescue services within the mutual threat zone.
Background
A geographic area exists that is referred to as the mutual threat zone. The mutual threat zone is
an agreed upon area within the boundaries of the City of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino
National Forest. The area is designated as such, based on the assumption that if an emergency
incident, such as a fire, were to originate within either the city's boundary or the forest's
boundary, it could have the potential to threaten the other's jurisdictional area of responsibility.
This mutual threat zone calls for an immediate response from both the city and the forest service
to mitigate the incident.
This Cooperative Agreement is a renewal and revision to an agreement that was entered into in
1972. This new agreement allows for the joint response of both entities on all types of
emergencies and is not limited to fire emergencies only. In addition, there is new language
contained within the agreement that addresses the issue of reimbursement for aircraft fire and
rescue services as provided by the San Bernardino City Fire Department.
Financial Impact
During the past twenty-eight years there has been no cost to the city. Though highly improbable,
there is language contained within the agreement that addresses the issue of payment but more
specifically addresses the issue of an equal exchange of assistance to avoid year end billing.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution