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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Michael J. Conrad, Fire Chief
Subject:
Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino
City Fire Department (SBCFD) to enter into
a cooperative agreement with the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
San Bernardino National Forest, relating to
fire protection and rescue services within
the foothills of the San Bernardino
Mountains adjacent to the City limits.
Dept: Fire
Date: September 14,2011
Council Date:
September 16, 2011
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
03/20/00 Resolution No. 2000-60 approving a cooperative agreement between the San
Bernardino City Fire Department (SBCFD) and the USDA, San Bernardino
National Forest Service relating to fire protection and rescue services within the
mutual threat zone.
06/02/03
Resolution No. 2003-112 authorizing the SBCFD to renew the cooperative
agreement with the USDA, San Bernardino National Forest Service relating to
fire protection and rescue services within the mutual threat zone for the term of
May 19, 2003 through May 19, 2008.
07/10/06
Resolution No. 2006-242 authorizing the SBCFD to enter into a cooperative
agreement with the USDA, San Bernardino National Forest Service relating to
fire protection and rescue services within the foothills of the San Bernardino
Mountains adjacent to the City limits.
Recommended Motion:
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Adopt resolution.
Contact person: George Avery, nivi",ion Chief Phone: ::ll!4_!i2l!B
Supporting data attached: Staff Reoort. Resolution. Coooerative Aareement. and
Annual Ooeratina Plan Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Staff Report
SUBJECT
Resolution authorizing the San Bernardino City Fire Department (SBCFD) to enter into a
cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), San
Bernardino National Forest, relating to fire protection and rescue services within the foothills of
the San Bernardino Mountains adjacent to the City limits.
BACKGROUND
SBCFD is requesting authorization to renew the cooperative agreement (Attachment A) with
USDA, San Bernardino National Forest, to provide efficient use and coordination of fire fighting
resources for incidents that are beyond the control of either agency and to provide the quickest
appropriate initial response regardless of jurisdictional boundaries. The cooperative agreement is
not intended to address only emergency or disaster relief situations, but any situation in which
the mutual aid assistance will benefit both parties.
The execution of the cooperative agreement between SBCFD and the USDA Forest Service, San
Bernardino National Forest is for fire protection and rescue services within the foothills of the
San Bernardino Mountains adjacent to the City limits. The cooperative agreement establishes the
terms, provisions and conditions for providing mutual assistance in all risk incidents.
The agreement has repeatedly been proven effective in mobilizing fire defense forces sufficient
to materially reduce losses. The term of this cooperative agreement is for five years from the date
of the last signature on the agreement. Also, SBCFD or USDA has the right to terminate their
participation under agreement by providing 30 days written notice to the other party.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Since the execution of cooperative agreement in 2000, there has been no cost to the City. The
requirement for the City to generate a cost through reimbursing the USFS for assistance is highly
unlikely. It would only occur on major incidents with a duration of over 12 hours where a
disaster declaration had not been issued.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt resolution.
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