HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 C41470 - RCFD - Emergency Fire SvcsCONTRACT NO. C41470
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2021
PREPARED BY: Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager
REQUEST: Approve a Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. C41470) with the
Riverside County Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire
prevention, rescue, and medical emergency services for the City of Palm
Desert.
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Recommendation
By Minute Motion,
1. Approve a Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. C41470) with the Riverside
County Fire Department to provide fire protection, fire prevention, rescue,
and medical emergency services for the City of Palm Desert, as approved
to final form by the City Attorney, and authorize the Mayor to execute said
agreement.
Commission Action
The Public Safety Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the Cooperative
Agreement at their March 17, 2020, meeting.
Strategic Plan Objective
This item relates to the Public Safety and Emergency Services section of the Palm Desert
Strategic Plan, specifically under Priority 1: Enhance the delivery of public safety services.
The priority’s strategy is to expand the existing services provided by the fire and police
departments to address future growth and safety concerns. This cooperative agreement
continues the tradition of providing excellent fire protection, emergency medical, and related
services to the community.
Background Analysis
The City of Palm Desert contracts with Riverside County for fire protection and related
emergency services, who in turn contracts with the state of California (CalFire). The City
operates three fire stations with the following staffing and equipment:
• approximately sixty-one firefighter and paramedic personnel,
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• one ladder truck which is shared with the Cove Communities Rancho Mirage and Indian
Wells,
• three fire engines,
• four ambulances (one located at Indian Wells Station No. 55),
• three reserve ambulances, and
• one paramedic squad introduced earlier this year.
Call volume for the Fire Department continues to be substantial at approximately 10,000
annually. Especially noteworthy are emergency medical services, which continue to account
for approximately 80% of all emergency response. Fire Station No. 71 (the Portola/Country
Club station) responds to over half of the City’s call volume and is one of the busiest stations
in the County. Given the increased development occurring now and in the near future in the
northern region of the City, staff is working with expert consultants to determine the timing,
size, and optimal staffing of a planned fourth fire station. It is anticipated that when built this
station will alleviate call demand at Station 71. Initial estimates indicate that if in service today,
the new station would respond to approximately 1,300 emergency calls annually.
The current cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Fire Department is set to expire
on June 30, 2021. In 2015, a new state law made it imperative that the City renews this
agreement before its expiration date. SB 239 (Hertzberg) requires a public agency to obtain
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approval to provide new or extended services
under a fire protection contract. Should the City’s agreement expire, LAFCO approval is
necessary to enter into a new agreement, requiring additional outside analysis and subjecting
the agreement to potential challenges, likely resulting in a loss of local control. The current
agreement is exempt from this requirement, unless it expires.
There are no significant changes to the proposed agreement, but the following items are
provided for your information:
1. Under Section VIII (Suppression Cost Recovery), additional language was added
detailing the County’s ability to collect operational costs for any individual that
negligently or intentionally causes an emergency response. The Government Code
(§53150-§53159) already provides response agencies with the authority for such
recovery efforts.
2. The County originally requested the extension of the contract term from three to five
years. However, staff was recently informed that the County and CalFire entered into
a three-year agreement. Therefore, staff recommends that the City continue to
maintain a three-year agreement with the County. Please note that under Government
Code §55603.5, neither the county nor the city can repeal the agreement during its
term. Only voters of either agency can terminate the agreement under a special
election.
3. An attachment to the cooperative agreement is a Fire Engine Use Agreement (Exhibit
C). This agreement is not a capital replacement fund but guarantees a working fire
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engine is always available and is similar to a lease. If the County continues to retain
engine ownership, all capital improvements and insurance are its responsibility, while
maintenance is separately charged under a fleet support cost allocation. The County
charges cities the replacement cost over 20 years, which currently is estimated at
$36,250 per fire engine (previously $25,800). The County has not updated their
purchasing contract for Type 1 Fire Engines for several years and informed the City
that the per engine cost has increased. They are in the process of completing a new
bid for fire engines and initial estimates for each new engine is expected to be
approximately $725,000.
Fiscal Analysis
For today’s action, the City Council is only being asked to review the agreement as presented.
The FY 2021/2022 budget will be presented to the City Council later this month. Staff
estimates the FY 2021/22 Fire & EMS Budget at approximately $16 million. Although the
contract includes a salary estimate (Exhibit A), staff does not budget at this amount because
it is calculated using the highest salary range for each position (in practice, most department
staff are not at the highest salary step.)
For reference, the current year (FY 20/21) budget is as follows, showing the impact to the
General Fund:
FY 2020/21 Fire and EMS Budget
Fire/EMS Cooperative Services Agreement $15,170,000
Wittman Billing Services $133,000
Federal Quality Assurance Fee $182,000
Structural Fire Tax* ($6,305,384)
Prop A Fire Tax** ($2,250,000)
EMS Cost Recovery**** ($2,275,000)
Reimbursement for Ladder Truck*** ($853,000)
Transfer IN from the General Fund $3,801,616
The revenues received by the Fire Fund are further described below:
• An annual Fire Tax credit from the County, which is comprised of structural fire taxes
& former redevelopment agency pass through funds.
• The 1980 voter approved City Fire Tax for upgrading fire prevention and protection
services ($60 per dwelling unit and varies for commercial).
• Cost recovery from Emergency Medical Services
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• Ladder truck reimbursement from the Cities of Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells.
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A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE,
AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ____ day of ______________,
2021, by and between the County of Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of
California, on behalf of the Fire Department (hereinafter referred to as “COUNTY”), and
the City of Palm Desert a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “CITY”),
whereby it is agreed as follows:
SECTION I: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to arrange for COUNTY, through its Cooperative
Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement (“CAL FIRE Agreement”) with
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CAL FIRE”), to provide CITY
with fire protection, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue response, , medical
emergency services, and public service assists (hereinafter referred to as “Fire
Services”). This Agreement is entered into pursuant to the authority granted by
Government Code sections §55600 et seq., and will provide a unified, integrated,
cooperative, regional fire protection system. COUNTY’s ability to perform under this
Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the CAL FIRE Agreement.
SECTION II: DESIGNATION OF FIRE CHIEF
A. The County Fire Chief appointed by the Board of Supervisors, or his/her
designee (hereinafter referred to as “Chief”), shall represent COUNTY and CITY during
the period of this Agreement, and Chief shall, under the supervision and direction of the
County Board of Supervisors, have charge of the organization described in Exhibit “A”,
attached hereto and made a part hereof, for the purpose of providing Fire Services as
deemed necessary to satisfy the needs of both the COUNTY and CITY, except upon
those lands wherein other agencies of government have responsibility for the same or
similar Fire Services.
B. The COUNTY will assign an existing Chief Officer as the Fire Department
Liaison (hereinafter referred to as “Fire Liaison”). The Chief may delegate certain
authority to the Fire Liaison, as the Chief’s duly authorized designee, and the Fire Liaison
shall be responsible for directing the Fire Services provided to CITY as set forth in Exhibit
“A”.
C. COUNTY will be allowed flexibility in the assignment of available personnel
and equipment in order to provide the Fire Services as agreed upon herein.
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SECTION III: PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
A. CITY shall annually appropriate a fiscal year budget to support the Fire
Services designated at a level of service mutually agreed upon by both parties and as set
forth in Exhibit “A” for the term of this Agreement. This Exhibit may be amended in writing
by mutual agreement by both parties or when a CITY–requested increase or reduction in
services is approved by COUNTY.
B. COUNTY provides fire personnel and services through its CAL FIRE
Agreement. In the event CITY desires an increase or decrease in CAL FIRE or COUNTY
civil service employees or services assigned to CITY as provided for in Exhibit “A,” CITY
shall provide one hundred twenty (120) days written notice of the proposed requested
increase or decrease. Proper notification shall include the following: (1) The total amount
of increase or decrease; (2) The effective date of the increase or decrease; and (3) The
number of employees, by classification, affected by the proposed increase or decrease.
If such notice is not provided, CITY shall reimburse COUNTY for relocation costs incurred
by COUNTY because of the increase or decrease, in addition to any other remedies
available resulting from the increase or decrease in services. COUNTY is under no
obligation to approve any requested increase or decrease, and it is expressly understood
by the parties that in no event will COUNTY authorize or approve CITY’s request to
reduce services below the COUNTY Board of Supervisors–approved staffing level for any
fire station, or to reduce services to the extent that the services provided under this
Agreement are borne by other jurisdictions. COUNTY shall render a written decision on
whether to allow or deny the increase or decrease within thirty (30) days of the notice
provided pursuant to this section.
C. CITY shall pay COUNTY actual costs for Fire Services pursuant to this
Agreement. COUNTY shall make a claim to CITY for the actual cost of contracted
services, pursuant to Exhibit “A,” on a quarterly basis. The COUNTY is mandated per
Government Code section §51350 for full cost recovery. CITY shall pay each claim, in
full, within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof.
D. Any changes to the salaries or expenses set forth in Exhibit “A” made
necessary by action of the Legislature, CAL FIRE, or any other public agency with
authority to direct changes in the level of salaries or expenses, shall be paid from the
funds represented as set forth in Exhibit “A.” The CITY is obligated to expend or
appropriate any sum in excess of Exhibit “A” increased by action of the Legislature, CAL
FIRE, or any other public agency with authority to direct changes. If within thirty (30) days
after notice, in writing, from COUNTY to CITY that the actual cost of maintaining the
services specified in Exhibit “A” as a result of action by the Legislature, CAL FIRE, or
other public agency will exceed the total amount specified therein, and CITY has not
agreed to make available the necessary additional funds, COUNTY shall have the right
to unilaterally reduce the services furnished under this Agreement by an appropriate
amount and shall promptly notify CITY, in writing, specifying the services to be reduced.
Any COUNTY or CAL FIRE personnel reduction resulting solely due to an increase in
employee salaries or expenses occurring after signing this Agreement and set forth in
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Exhibit “A” that CITY does not agree to fund, as described above, shall not be subject to
relocation expense reimbursement by CITY. If CITY desires to add funds to the total
included herein to cover the cost of increased salaries or services necessitated by actions
described in this paragraph, such increase shall be accomplished by an additional
appropriation by the City Council of CITY, and an amendment to Exhibit “A” approved by
the parties hereto.
E. Chief may be authorized to negotiate and execute any amendments to
Exhibit “A” or Exhibit “C” of this Agreement on behalf of COUNTY as authorized by the
Board of Supervisors. CITY shall designate a “Contract Administrator” who shall, under
the supervision and direction of CITY, be authorized to execute amendments to Exhibits
“A” or “C” on behalf of CITY.
F. _______ [ X ] (Check only if applicable, and please initial to acknowledge) Additional terms
as set forth in the attached Exhibit “B” are incorporated herein and shall additionally apply
to this agreement regarding payment of services.
G. _______ [ X ] (Check only if applicable, and please initial to acknowledge) Additional
terms as set forth in the attached Exhibit “C” are incorporated herein and shall additionally
apply to this agreement regarding payment for the Fire Engine Use Agreement.
H. __N/A__ [ ] (Check only if applicable, and please initial to acknowledge) Additional terms
as set forth in the attached Exhibit “D” are incorporated herein and shall additionally apply
to this agreement regarding payment for Fire Marshall Services.
I. Notwithstanding Paragraph G, as it relates to the Fire Engine Use
Agreement herein if applicable, additional terms as set forth are incorporated herein and
shall additionally apply to this Agreement regarding payment of services. In the event
that a fire engine, owned and maintained by the CITY has a catastrophic failure, the
COUNTY Fire Chief may allow use of a COUNTY fire engine, free of charge, up to one
hundred twenty (120) days. After the initial one hundred twenty (120) days, a rental fee
will be applied to the CITY invoice for use of said COUNTY fire engine. The rental fee
shall be Two Thousand Fifty-Five Dollars ($2,055) per day or Fourteen Thousand Three
Hundred Eighty-Four Dollars ($14,384) per week.
J. Notwithstanding Paragraph H, as it relates to Fire Marshal services herein,
if applicable, additional terms as set forth are incorporated herein and shall additionally
apply to this agreement regarding Fire Marshal services. In the event the CITY elects not
to use Fire Marshal services outlined in Paragraph H (Exhibit D), the services must be
provided by the COUNTY Office of the Fire Marshal pursuant to Health and Safety Code
section 13146.3 at a cost to the owner as outlined in COUNTY Ordinance No.
671(Establishing Consolidated Fees For Land Use and Related Functions).
SECTION IV: INITIAL TERM AND AMENDMENT
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024.
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B. One (1) year prior to the date of expiration of this Agreement, CITY shall
give COUNTY written notice of whether CITY intends to enter into a new Agreement with
COUNTY for Fire Services and, if so, whether CITY intends to request a change in the
level of Fire Services provided under this Agreement.
SECTION V: TERMINATION
During the term of this Agreement, this Agreement may only be terminated by the
voters of either the COUNTY or the CITY pursuant to Government Code §55603.5.
SECTION VI: COOPERATIVE OPERATIONS
All Fire Services contemplated under this Agreement shall be performed by both
parties to this Agreement working as one unit; therefore, personnel and/or equipment
belonging to either CITY or COUNTY may be temporarily dispatched elsewhere from time
to time for mutual aid.
SECTION VII: MUTUAL AID
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 13050 et seq., when rendering
mutual aid or assistance, COUNTY may, at the request of CITY, demand payment of
charges and seek reimbursement of CITY costs for personnel, equipment use, and
operating expenses as funded herein, under authority given by Health and Safety Code
sections 13051 and 13054. COUNTY, in seeking said reimbursement pursuant to such
request of CITY, shall represent the CITY by following the procedures set forth in Health
and Safety Code section 13052. Any recovery of CITY costs, less actual expenses, shall
be paid or credited to the CITY, as directed by CITY.
In all such instances, COUNTY shall give timely notice of the possible application
of Health and Safety Code sections 13051 and 13054 to the officer designated by CITY.
SECTION VIII: SUPPRESSION COST RECOVERY
As provided in Health and Safety Code section 13009, Riverside County
Ordinance No. 787, section 5.E.2., and California Fire Code, COUNTY may bring an
action for collection of suppression costs of any fire caused by negligence, violation of
law, or failure to correct noticed fire safety violations. Additionally, COUNTY may bring
action for collection to any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law
causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of
toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency,
including those costs pursuant to Government Code section 53150, et seq., as may be
amended from time to time. When using CITY equipment and personnel under the terms
of this Agreement, COUNTY may bring such actions for collection of costs incurred by
CITY and the COUNTY. In such a case, CITY appoints and designates COUNTY as its
agent in said collection proceedings. In the event of recovery, COUNTY shall apportion
the recovered amount via the annual Cost Allocation Plan. This recovery does not include
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CITY resources outside of this Cooperative Agreement. Those resources would require
the CITY to obtain cost recovery directly.
In all such instances, COUNTY shall give timely notice of the possible application
of Health and Safety Code section 13009 to the officer designated by CITY.
SECTION IX: PROPERTY ACCOUNTING
All personal property provided by CITY and by COUNTY for the purpose of
providing Fire Services under the terms of this Agreement shall be marked and accounted
for in such a manner as to conform to the standard operating procedure established by
the COUNTY for the segregation, care, and use of the respective property of each.
SECTION X: FACILITY
CITY shall provide Fire Station(s), strategically located to provide standard
response time within the City of Palm Desert from which fire operations shall be
conducted. If the Fire Station(s) are owned by the CITY, the CITY shall maintain the
facilities at CITY’s cost and expense. In the event CITY requests COUNTY to undertake
repairs or maintenance costs or services, the costs and expenses of such repairs or
maintenance shall be reimbursed to COUNTY through the Support Services Cost
Allocation, or as a direct Invoice to the CITY.
SECTION XI: INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, COUNTY shall and does agree
to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless CITY, its agencies, districts, special
districts and departments, their respective directors, officers, elected and appointed
officials, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, "Indemnitees") for, from
and against any and all liabilities, claims, damages, losses, liens, causes of action, suits,
awards, judgments and expenses, attorney and/or consultant fees and costs, taxable or
otherwise, of any nature, kind or description of any person or entity, directly or indirectly
arising out of, caused by, or resulting from (1) the Services performed hereunder by
COUNTY, or any part thereof, (2) the Agreement, including any approved amendments
or modifications, or (3) any negligent act or omission of COUNTY, its officers, employees,
subcontractors, agents, or representatives (collectively, "Liabilities"). Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the only Liabilities with respect to which COUNTY’s obligation to indemnify,
including the cost to defend, the Indemnitees does not apply is with respect to Liabilities
resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee, or to the extent such
claims do not arise out of, pertain to or relate to the Scope of Work in the Agreement.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, CITY shall and does agree to
indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless COUNTY, its agencies, departments,
directors, officers, agents, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials and
representatives (collectively, "Indemnitees") for, from and against any and all liabilities,
claims, damages, losses, liens, causes of action, suits, awards, judgments and expenses,
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attorney and/or consultant fees and costs, taxable or otherwise, of any nature, kind or
description of any person or entity, directly or indirectly arising out of, caused by, or
resulting from (1) the services performed hereunder, by CITY, or any part thereof, (2) the
Agreement, including any approved amendments or modifications, or (3) any negligent
act or omission of CITY its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents, or
representatives (collectively, "Liabilities"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the only
Liabilities with respect to which CITY’s obligation to indemnify, including the cost to
defend, the Indemnitees does not apply is with respect to Liabilities resulting from the
negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee, or to the extent such claims do not
arise out of, pertain to or relate to the Scope of Work in the Agreement.
SECTION XII: AUDIT
A. COUNTY and CITY agree that their designated representative shall have
the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation of the other
party hereto pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. COUNTY and CITY agree
to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final
payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated or as required by law,
and to allow the auditor(s) of the other party access to such records during normal
business hours COUNTY and CITY agree to a similar right to audit records in any
subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (E.g., Gov. Code, §8546.7).
B. Each party shall bear its own costs in performing a requested audit.
SECTION XIII: DISPUTES
CITY shall select and appoint a “Contract Administrator” who shall, under the
supervision and direction of CITY, be available for contract resolution or policy
intervention with COUNTY, when, upon determination by the Chief that a situation exists
under this Agreement in which a decision to serve the interest of CITY has the potential
to conflict with COUNTY interest or policy. Any dispute concerning a question of fact
arising under the terms of this Agreement which is not disposed of within a reasonable
period of time by the CITY and COUNTY employees normally responsible for the
administration of this Agreement shall be brought to the attention of the Chief Executive
Officer (or designated representative) of each organization for joint resolution. For
purposes of this provision, a “reasonable period of time” shall be ten (10) calendar days
or less. CITY and COUNTY agree to continue with the responsibilities under this
Agreement during any dispute. Disputes that are not resolved informally by and between
CITY and COUNTY representatives may be resolved, by mutual agreement of the parties,
through mediation. Such mediator will be jointly selected by the parties. The costs
associated with mediator shall be shared equally among the participating parties. If the
mediation does not resolve the issue(s), or if the parties cannot agree to mediation, the
parties reserve the right to seek remedies as provided by law or in equity. The parties
agree, pursuant to Battaglia Enterprises v. Superior Court (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 309,
that each of the parties are sophisticated and negotiated this agreement and this venue
at arm’s length. Pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree that venue for litigation
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shall be in the Superior Court of Riverside County. Should any party attempt to defeat this
section and challenge venue in Superior Court, the party challenging venue stipulates to
request the Court change venue to San Bernardino County and shall not ask for venue in
any other County.
Any claims or causes of actions, whether they arise out of unresolved disputes as
specified in this section or claims by third parties that are made against the COUNTY,
shall be submitted to the Office of the Clerk of the Board for the County of Riverside in a
timely manner. For claims made against the COUNTY that involve CAL FIRE employees,
to the extent permissible under the COUNTY’s contract with CAL FIRE, the claims will be
forwarded on to CAL FIRE for processing.
SECTION XIV: ATTORNEYS’ FEES
If CITY fails to remit payments for services rendered pursuant to any provision of
this Agreement, COUNTY may seek recovery of fees through litigation, in addition to all
other remedies available.
In the event of litigation between COUNTY and CITY to enforce any of the
provisions of this Agreement or any right of either party hereto, the unsuccessful party to
such litigation agrees to pay the prevailing party’s costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees, all of which shall be included in and as a part of the judgment
rendered in such litigation.
SECTION XV: DELIVERY OF NOTICES
Any notices to be served pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered delivered
when deposited in the United States mail and addressed to:
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF PALM DESERT
Riverside County Fire Chief City Manager
210 W est San Jacinto Avenue City of Palm Desert
Perris, CA 92570 73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Provisions of this section do not preclude any notices being delivered in person to
the addresses shown above. Delivery in person shall constitute service hereunder,
effective when such service is made.
SECTION XVI: ENTIRE CONTRACT
This Agreement contains the whole contract between the parties for the provision
of Fire Services. It may be amended or modified upon the mutual written consent of the
parties hereto where in accordance with applicable state law. This Agreement does NOT
supplement other specific agreements entered into by both parties for equipment or
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facilities, and excepting those equipment or facilities agreements, this Agreement cancels
and supersedes any previous agreement for the same or similar services.
[Signature Provisions on following page]
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IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, the duly authorized officials of the parties hereto have, in their
respective capacities, set their hands as of the date first hereinabove written.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Dated: ___________________________ By: ____________________________
Kathleen Kelly, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
City Clerk Robert W. Hargreaves, City Attorney
(SEAL)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Dated: ___________________________ By: _____________________________
Chair, Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GREGORY P. PRIAMOS,
KECIA HARPER County Counsel
Clerk of the Board
By: _____________________________ By: _____________________________
Deputy MELISSA R. CUSHMAN
Deputy County Counsel
(SEAL)
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$6,324,816
$6,935,298
$7,576,303
$20,836,417
$12,630,200
$13,240,681
$13,881,686
$39,752,568
CITY BUDGET COST ESTIMATE (without Tax Credit)
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
CITY BUDGET COST ESTIMATE (with Tax Credit)
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
EXHIBIT "A"
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2021/2022 THRU FY2023/2024
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
TOTAL CITY BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY2021/2022 THRU FY2023/2024
TOTAL CITY BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY2021/2022 THRU FY2023/2024
CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Medic Engine 396,564 2 347,662 2 399,919 2 1,144,146 6
Medic Unit 799,839 4 799,839 4
STA #67
Medic Engine 225,271 1 198,282 1 347,662 2 399,919 2 1,171,135 6
226,431 1 599,879 3 826,310 4
STA #71
Medic Engine 225,271 1 198,282 1 347,662 2 399,919 2 1,171,135 6
Medic Unit 799,839 4 799,839 4
Medic Squad 396,564 2 399,919 2 796,484 4
STA #55
Medic Unit 799,839 4 799,839 4
Fixed Relief 198,282 1 173,831 1 599,879 3 971,992 5
198,282 1 999,798 5 1,198,081 6
SUBTOTALS 450,542 1,586,257 226,431 1,216,817 6,198,751 $9,678,798
2 8 1 7 31 49
ESTIMATED SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative/Operational (Schedule A)16,082 802,183 49.88
Volunteer Program (Schedule B)5,504 5,504 1
Medic Program (Schedule C)10,648 Medic FTE and 1,370 per Defib 350,319 32
Battalion Chief Support (Schedule D)78,644 235,932 3
ECC Support (Schedule E)28.12 per Call and 18,529 per Station 343,576
Fleet Support (Schedule F)65,330 261,322 4
Comm/IT Support (Schedule G)41.21 per Call and 27,160 per Station 503,544
Hazmat Support (Schedule I)1,096 per Call and 4,468 per Station 28,444
2,530,825
311,827
36,250 108,750 3
$12,630,200
*(6,305,384)
$6,324,816
*3,376,312
3,881,749
(952,678)
$6,305,384
3 Fire Stations 49.00 Assigned Staff
10,243 Number of Calls 0.88 Battalion Chief Support
32 Assigned Medic FTE **49.88 Total Assigned Staff
7 Monitors/Defibs
3 Hazmat Stations
12 Number of Hazmat Calls
STRUCTURAL FIRE TAXES
ESTIMATED REDEVELOPMENT PASS THRU
Per Entity Allocation
per assigned Staff **
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
DIRECT CHARGES
EXHIBIT "A"
*See notation below for estimate assupmtions
SUBTOTAL STAFF
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2021/2022
Vac. Relief-Engine
Medic Unit
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
each engineFIRE ENGINE USE AGREEMENT
PALM DESERT ESTIMATED FIRE TAX CREDIT
per Fire Suppression Equip
.29 FTE per Station
TOTAL ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
NET ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
TOTAL ESTIMATED TAX FUNDING
total contract transfer
**(PCA 37102)
*The City of Palm Desert will be responsible for the Medic Unit at Indian Wells Station 55 and all maintenance and personnel costs associated there with.
**City of Palm Desert Truck 33 is on separate Exhibit "A-1" per Chief's request 101409.
FY21/22 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Page 2 of 7
SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative & Operational Services
Finance / Accounting Procurement
Training Emergency Services
Data Processing Fire Fighting Equip.
Personnel Office Supplies/Equip.
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance
FY 21/22 POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP (per assumptions below)
316,514 36,250
312,336 16,082
263,060 5,504
225,271 10,648
254,658 1,370
198,282 78,644
226,431 18,529
173,831 28.12
199,960 65,330
173,935 27,160
161,564 41.21
141,812 1,442
83,148 418.92
94,600 4,468
179,773 COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1,095.74
1,891
520230 522340 Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
520300 522360 Maint-Extermination
520320 522380 Maint-Critical Systems
520800 522410 Maint-Health & Safety
520805 522860 Medical Supplies
520830 522890 Pharmaceuticals
520840 523220 Licenses And Permits
520845 523680 Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
521380 526700 Rent-Lease Building
521440 529500 Electricity
521540 529510 Heating Fuel
521660 529550 Water
521680 537240 Interfnd Exp-Utilities
522310 542060 Capital Improvements Facilities
MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that do not include BC staffing
Medic Program - Support staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
support functions
as part of their contracted services.
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs
DEPUTY CHIEF
DIV CHIEF
BAT CHIEF
CAPT
CAPT MEDIC
ENG/MEDIC
FF II
ENG
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR
OFFICE ASSISTANT III
SECRETARY I
Maint-Building and Improvement
Maint-Underground Tanks
Household Expense
Appliances
Laundry Services
Household Furnishings
HAZMAT STATION
HAZMAT CALLS
HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
BATT DEL
ECC STATION
FIRE ENGINE
SRVDEL
VOL DEL
MEDIC FTE
Pager Service
Telephone Service
FY 21/22 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODES
FF II/MEDIC
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR
*Cost Assumptions:
Trash
Cellular Phone
- Estimated Support Services based on assumptions above
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
Maint-Telephone
Maint-Copier Machines
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
ECC CALLS
FLEET SUPPORT
COMM/IT STATION
COMM/IT CALLS
FACILITY STATION
FACILITY FTE
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
FY21/22 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Medic Engine 416,393 2 365,045 2 419,915 2 1,201,353 6
Medic Unit 839,831 4 839,831 4
STA #67
Medic Engine 236,535 1 208,196 1 365,045 2 419,915 2 1,229,691 6
237,752 1 629,873 3 867,626 4
STA #71
Medic Engine 236,535 1 208,196 1 365,045 2 419,915 2 1,229,691 6
Medic Unit 839,831 4 839,831 4
Medic Squad 416,393 2 419,915 2 836,308 4
STA #55
Medic Unit 839,831 4 839,831 4
Fixed Relief 208,196 1 182,523 1 629,873 3 1,020,592 5
208,196 1 1,049,788 5 1,257,985 6
SUBTOTALS 473,069 1,665,570 237,752 1,277,658 6,508,688 $10,162,738
2 8 1 7 31 49
ESTIMATED SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative/Operational (Schedule A)16,886 842,292 49.88
Volunteer Program (Schedule B)5,779 5,779 1
Medic Program (Schedule C)11,180 Medic FTE and 1,439 per Defib 367,835 32
Battalion Chief Support (Schedule D)82,576 247,729 3
ECC Support (Schedule E)29.52 per Call and 19,455 per Station 360,755
Fleet Support (Schedule F)68,597 274,388 4
Comm/IT Support (Schedule G)43.27 per Call and 28,518 per Station 528,721
Hazmat Support (Schedule I)1,151 per Call and 4,691 per Station 29,866
2,657,366
311,827
36,250 108,750 3
$13,240,681
*(6,305,384)
$6,935,298
*3,376,312
3,881,749
(952,678)
$6,305,384
3 Fire Stations 49.00
10,243 Number of Calls 0.88
32 Assigned Medic FTE **49.88
7 Monitors/Defibs
3 Hazmat Stations
12 Number of Hazmat Calls
Total Assigned Staff
*The City of Palm Desert will be responsible for the Medic Unit at Indian Wells Station 55 and all maintenance and personnel costs associated there with.
**City of Palm Desert Truck 33 is on separate Exhibit "A-1" per Chief's request 101409.
**(PCA 37102)
Assigned Staff
Battalion Chief Support
STRUCTURAL FIRE TAXES
ESTIMATED REDEVELOPMENT PASS THRU
total contract transfer
TOTAL ESTIMATED TAX FUNDING
per Fire Suppression Equip
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
.29 FTE per Station
TOTAL ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
PALM DESERT ESTIMATED FIRE TAX CREDIT
NET ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
DIRECT CHARGES
FIRE ENGINE USE AGREEMENT each engine
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2022/2023
per assigned Staff **
Per Entity Allocation
Vac. Relief-Engine
SUBTOTAL STAFF
*See notation below for estimate assupmtions
Medic Unit
FY22/23 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Page 4 of 7
SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative & Operational Services
Finance / Accounting Procurement
Training Emergency Services
Data Processing Fire Fighting Equip.
Personnel Office Supplies/Equip.
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance
FY 22/23 POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP (per assumptions below)
332,340 36,250
327,953 16,886
276,213 5,779
236,535 11,180
267,391 1,439
208,196 82,576
237,752 19,455
182,523 29.52
209,958 68,597
177,414 28,518
164,796 43.27
144,649 1,514
84,811 439.86
96,492 4,691
183,369 COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 1,150.52
1,986
- Projected increase of 5% to Safety & 2% Non-Safety Staff and 5% Support Services from previous FY21/22.
520230 522340 Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
520300 522360 Maint-Extermination
520320 522380 Maint-Critical Systems
520800 522410 Maint-Health & Safety
520805 522860 Medical Supplies
520830 522890 Pharmaceuticals
520840 523220 Licenses And Permits
520845 523680 Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
521380 526700 Rent-Lease Building
521440 529500 Electricity
521540 529510 Heating Fuel
521660 529550 Water
521680 537240 Interfnd Exp-Utilities
522310 542060 Capital Improvements Facilities
Maint-Telephone
Maint-Underground Tanks
Maint-Building and Improvement
Laundry Services
Household Furnishings
Trash
Maint-Copier Machines
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
Cellular Phone
Pager Service
Telephone Service
Household Expense
Appliances
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
FY 22/23 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODE
HAZMAT CALLS
HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
*Cost Assumptions:
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR FACILITY STATION
OFFICE ASSISTANT III FACILITY FTE
SECRETARY I HAZMAT STATION
FF II/MEDIC FLEET SUPPORT
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR COMM/IT STATION
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST COMM/IT CALLS
ENG BATT DEL
ENG/MEDIC ECC STATION
FF II ECC CALLS
BAT CHIEF VOL DEL
CAPT MEDIC FTE
CAPT MEDIC MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE ENGINE
DIV CHIEF SRVDEL
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement
as part of their contracted services.
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs
Medic Program - Support staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that do not include BC staffing
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
support functions
FY22/23 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Page 5 of 7
CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Medic Engine 437,212 2 383,297 2 440,911 2 1,261,421 6
Medic Unit 881,822 4 881,822 4
STA #67
Medic Engine 248,361 1 218,606 1 383,297 2 440,911 2 1,291,176 6
249,640 1 661,367 3 911,007 4
STA #71
Medic Engine 248,361 1 218,606 1 383,297 2 440,911 2 1,291,176 6
Medic Unit 881,822 4 881,822 4
Medic Squad 437,212 2 440,911 2 878,123 4
STA #55
Medic Unit 881,822 4 881,822 4
Fixed Relief 218,606 1 191,649 1 661,367 3 1,071,621 5
218,606 1 1,102,278 5 1,320,884 6
SUBTOTALS 496,723 1,748,849 249,640 1,341,541 6,834,123 $10,670,875
2 8 1 7 31 49
ESTIMATED SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative/Operational (Schedule A)17,731 884,406 49.88
Volunteer Program (Schedule B)6,068 6,068 1
Medic Program (Schedule C)11,739 Medic FTE and 1,511 per Defib 386,227 32
Battalion Chief Support (Schedule D)86,705 260,116 3
ECC Support (Schedule E)31.00 per Call and 20,428 per Station 378,793
Fleet Support (Schedule F)72,027 288,107 4
Comm/IT Support (Schedule G)45.43 per Call and 29,944 per Station 555,157
Hazmat Support (Schedule I)1,208 per Call and 4,926 per Station 31,360
2,790,235
311,827
36,250 108,750 3
$13,881,686
*(6,305,384)
$7,576,303
*3,376,312
3,881,749
(952,678)
$6,305,384
3 Fire Stations 49.00 Assigned Staff
10,243 Number of Calls 0.88 Battalion Chief Support
32 Assigned Medic FTE **49.88 Total Assigned Staff
7 Monitors/Defibs
3 Hazmat Stations
12 Number of Hazmat Calls
*The City of Palm Desert will be responsible for the Medic Unit at Indian Wells Station 55 and all maintenance and personnel costs associated there with.
**City of Palm Desert Truck 33 is on separate Exhibit "A-1" per Chief's request 101409.
**(PCA 37102)
STRUCTURAL FIRE TAXES
ESTIMATED REDEVELOPMENT PASS THRU
total contract transfer
TOTAL ESTIMATED TAX FUNDING
per Fire Suppression Equip
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
.29 FTE per Station
TOTAL ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
PALM DESERT ESTIMATED FIRE TAX CREDIT
NET ESTIMATED CITY BUDGET
DIRECT CHARGES
FIRE ENGINE USE AGREEMENT each engine
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2023/2024
per assigned Staff **
Per Entity Allocation
Vac. Relief-Engine
SUBTOTAL STAFF
*See notation below for estimate assupmtions
Medic Unit
FY23/24 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Page 6 of 7
SUPPORT SERVICES (Fire Cost Allocation Plan)
Administrative & Operational Services
Finance / Accounting Procurement
Training Emergency Services
Data Processing Fire Fighting Equip.
Personnel Office Supplies/Equip.
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance
FY 23/24 POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP (per assumptions below)
348,957 36,250
344,350 17,731
290,023 6,068
248,361 11,739
280,761 1,511
218,606 86,705
249,640 20,428
191,649 31.00
220,456 72,027
180,962 29,944
168,091 45.43
147,542 1,590
86,507 461.86
98,422 4,926
1,208.05
187,036 COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL 2,085
- Projected increase of 5% to Safety & 2% Non-Safety Staff and 5% Support Services from previous FY22/23
520230 522340 Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
520300 522360 Maint-Extermination
520320 522380 Maint-Critical Systems
520800 522410 Maint-Health & Safety
520805 522860 Medical Supplies
520830 522890 Pharmaceuticals
520840 523220 Licenses And Permits
520845 523680 Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
521380 526700 Rent-Lease Building
521440 529500 Electricity
521540 529510 Heating Fuel
521660 529550 Water
521680 537240 Interfnd Exp-Utilities
522310 542060 Capital Improvements Facilities
Maint-Telephone
Maint-Underground Tanks
Maint-Building and Improvement
Laundry Services
Household Furnishings
Trash
Maint-Copier Machines
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
Cellular Phone
Pager Service
Telephone Service
Household Expense
Appliances
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
FY 23/24 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODE
HAZMAT CALLS
HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
*Cost Assumptions:
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR FACILITY STATION
OFFICE ASSISTANT III FACILITY FTE
SECRETARY I HAZMAT STATION
FF II/MEDIC FLEET SUPPORT
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR COMM/IT STATION
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST COMM/IT CALLS
ENG BATT DEL
ENG/MEDIC ECC STATION
FF II ECC CALLS
CAPT MEDIC FTE
CAPT MEDIC MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE ENGINE
DIV CHIEF SRVDEL
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement
as part of their contracted services.
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs
BAT CHIEF VOL DEL
Medic Program - Support staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that do not include BC staffing
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
support functions
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
FY23/24 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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$2,571,963
$2,700,561
$2,835,589
$8,108,114
CITY BUDGETED COST ESTIMATE
FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022
FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023
TOTAL CITY BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY2021/2022 THRU FY2023/2024
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024
EXHIBIT "A"
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2021/2022 THRU FY2023/2024
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Truck 33 675,813 3 594,846 3 1,042,986 6 2,313,646 12
SUBTOTALS 675,813 594,846 1,042,986 2,313,646
3 3 6 12
16,082 192,987 12
65,330 65,330 1
258,317
2,571,963
per assigned Staff **
Administrative & Operational Services
Data Processing
SUPPORT SERVICES
Procurement
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that don not include BC staffing
Medic Progra - Support Staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance.
Personnel
Emergency Services
EXHIBIT "A"
as part of their contracted services.
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
support functions.
*See notation below for estimate assumptions
Fleet Support
ESTIMATED TRUCK BUDGET
Office Supplies/Equip.
Fire Fighting Equip.
Administrative/Operational
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement.
Training
Finance
per Fire Suppression Equip
Accounting
SUBTOTAL STAFF
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2021/2022
**(PCA 37121)
SUPPORT SERVICES
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs.
FY21/22 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
Page 2 of 7
316,514 36,250
312,336 16,082
263,060 5,504
225,271 10,648
254,658 1,370
198,282 78,644
226,431 18,529
173,831 28.12
199,960 65,330
177,414 27,160
164,796 41.21
144,649 1,442
84,811 418.92
96,492 4,468
118,395 1,095.74
251,734 1,891
183,369
520230
520300
520320
520800
520805
520830
520840
520845
521380
521440
521540
521660
521680
522310
522340
522360
522380
522410
522860
522890
523220
523680
526700
529500
529510
529550
537240
542060
Household Furnishings
FLEET SUPPORT
- Estimated Support Services based on assumptions above
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
BATT DEL
FF II
*Cost Assumptions:
FY 21/22 ESTIMATED POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP
EMERGENCY SVC COORDINATOR
COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR
Capital Improvements Facilities
Rent-Lease Building
Electricity
Heating Fuel
Water
Interfnd Exp-Utilities
Maint-Extermination
Medical Supplies
Pharmaceuticals
Licenses And Permits
Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
Maint-Health & Safety
Maint-Critical Systems
Cellular Phone
Pager Service
Telephone Service
Household Expense
OFFICE ASSISTANT III
SECRETARY I
CAPT MEDIC
ENG
Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
Maint-Building and Improvemen
Maint-Underground Tanks
FF II/MEDIC
Appliances
Laundry Services
Maint-Telephone
Trash
Maint-Copier Machines
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
DIV CHIEF
BAT CHIEF
CAPT
COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
FIRE ENGINE
SRVDEL
VOL DEL
MEDIC FTE
DEPUTY CHIEF
COMM/IT STATION
COMM/IT CALLS
FACILITY STATION
FACILITY FTE
ECC CALLS
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST
FY 21/22 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODES
ENG/MEDIC ECC STATION
HAZMAT CALLS
HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
HAZMAT STATION
MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
FY21/22 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
Page 3 of 7
CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Truck 33 709,604 3 624,589 3 1,095,135 6 2,429,328 12
SUBTOTALS 709,604 624,589 1,095,135 2,429,328
3 3 6 12
16,886 202,636 12
68,597 68,597 1
271,233
2,700,561
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
support functions.
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement.
as part of their contracted services.
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs.
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance.
Medic Progra - Support Staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that don not include BC staffing
Data Processing Fire Fighting Equip.
Accounting Office Supplies/Equip.
Personnel
Administrative & Operational Services
Finance Procurement
Training Emergency Services
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
ESTIMATED TRUCK BUDGET
**(PCA 37121)
Fleet Support
*See notation below for estimate assumptions
SUBTOTAL STAFF
SUPPORT SERVICES
per Fire Suppression Equip
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2022/2023
SUPPORT SERVICES
Administrative/Operational per assigned Staff **
FY22/23 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
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332,340 36,250
327,953 16,886
276,213 5,779
236,535 11,180
267,391 1,439
208,196 82,576
237,752 19,455
182,523 29.52
209,958 68,597
186,284 28,518
173,035 43.27
151,881 1,514
89,051 439.86
101,317 4,691
124,315 1,150.52
264,321 1,986
192,537
520230
520300
520320
520800
520805
520830
520840
520845
521380
521440
521540
521660
521680
522310
522340
522360
522380
522410
522860
522890
523220
523680
526700
529500
529510
529550
537240
542060
Electricity
Heating Fuel
Water
Interfnd Exp-Utilities
Capital Improvements Facilities
Maint-Health & Safety
Medical Supplies
Pharmaceuticals
Licenses And Permits
Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
Rent-Lease Building
Maint-Telephone
Maint-Underground Tanks
Maint-Building and Improvemen
Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
Maint-Extermination
Maint-Critical Systems
Laundry Services
Household Furnishings
Trash
Maint-Copier Machines
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
Cellular Phone
Pager Service
Telephone Service
Household Expense
Appliances
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
- Projected increase of 5% to Safety & Non-Safety Staff and Support Services from previous FY21/22.
FY 22/23 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODE
EMERGENCY SVC COORDINATOR HAZMAT CALLS
COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL
*Cost Assumptions:
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR FACILITY STATION
OFFICE ASSISTANT III FACILITY FTE
SECRETARY I HAZMAT STATION
FF II/MEDIC FLEET SUPPORT
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR COMM/IT STATION
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST COMM/IT CALLS
ENG BATT DEL
ENG/MEDIC ECC STATION
FF II ECC CALLS
BAT CHIEF VOL DEL
CAPT MEDIC FTE
CAPT MEDIC MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
FY 22/23 POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP
DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE ENGINE
DIV CHIEF SRVDEL
FY22/23 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
Page 5 of 7
CAPTAINS CAPTAIN
MEDICS ENGINEERS ENGINEER
MEDICS FF II'S FFII
MEDICS TOTALS
STA #33
Truck 33 745,084 3 655,818 3 1,149,892 6 2,550,794 12
SUBTOTALS 745,084 655,818 1,149,892 2,550,794
3 3 6 12
17,731 212,768 12
72,027 72,027 1
284,795
2,835,589
Communications / IT Support - Support staff, communications, radio maintenance, computer
support functions.
Facility Support - Facility maintenance staff with associated operating costs.
Hazmat Program - Support staff, operating costs, and vehicle replacement.
as part of their contracted services.
Fleet Support - Support staff, automotive costs, vehicle/engine maintenance, fuel costs
Emergency Command Center Support - Dispatch services costs.
Volunteer Program - Support staff, Workers Comp, and Personal Liability Insurance.
Medic Progra - Support Staff, Training, Certification, Case Review & Reporting, Monitor/
Defibrillator replacement cycle.
Battalion Chief Support - Pooled BC coverage for Cities/Agencies that don not include BC staffing
Data Processing Fire Fighting Equip.
Accounting Office Supplies/Equip.
Personnel
Administrative & Operational Services
Finance Procurement
Training Emergency Services
SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTOTAL
ESTIMATED TRUCK BUDGET
**(PCA 37121)
Fleet Support
*See notation below for estimate assumptions
SUBTOTAL STAFF
SUPPORT SERVICES
per Fire Suppression Equip
EXHIBIT "A"
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL AND
MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
DATED JULY 1, 2021 FOR FY2023/2024
SUPPORT SERVICES
Administrative/Operational per assigned Staff **
FY23/24 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
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348,957 36,250
344,350 17,731
290,023 6,068
248,361 11,739
280,761 1,511
218,606 86,705
249,640 20,428
191,649 31.00
220,456 72,027
195,598 29,944
181,687 45.43
159,475 1,590
93,504 461.86
106,383 4,926
130,531 1,208.05
277,537 2,085
202,164
520230
520300
520320
520800
520805
520830
520840
520845
521380
521440
521540
521660
521680
522310
522340
522360
522380
522410
522860
522890
523220
523680
526700
529500
529510
529550
537240
542060
Electricity
Heating Fuel
Water
Interfnd Exp-Utilities
Capital Improvements Facilities
Maint-Health & Safety
Medical Supplies
Pharmaceuticals
Licenses And Permits
Office Equip Non Fixed Assets
Rent-Lease Building
Maint-Telephone
Maint-Underground Tanks
Maint-Building and Improvemen
Station Budgeted Maint-Building and Improvement
Maint-Extermination
Maint-Critical Systems
Laundry Services
Household Furnishings
Trash
Maint-Copier Machines
Maint-Kitchen Equipment
Maint-Office Equipment
Cellular Phone
Pager Service
Telephone Service
Household Expense
Appliances
- All Salaries based on FINAL Salary, Pay Differentials, and Operating Expenses Schedule FY 2021-2022 Dated January 12, 2021
- Benefits and Admin Fee based on Staff Benefit Rate Matrix FY 2021-22 dated February 2021 - Prelim
- Direct cost of benefits (COBEN) is based on 1st Qtr AO-17 data.
- Projected increase of 5% to Safety & Non-Safety Staff and Support Services from previous FY22/23.
FY 23/24 DIRECT BILL ACCOUNT CODE
EMERGENCY SVC COORDINATOR HAZMAT CALLS
COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL HAZMAT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
COUNTY DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL
*Cost Assumptions:
FIRE SYSTEMS INSPECTOR FACILITY STATION
OFFICE ASSISTANT III FACILITY FTE
SECRETARY I HAZMAT STATION
FF II/MEDIC FLEET SUPPORT
FIRE SAFETY SUPERVISOR COMM/IT STATION
FIRE SAFETY SPECIALIST COMM/IT CALLS
ENG BATT DEL
ENG/MEDIC ECC STATION
FF II ECC CALLS
BAT CHIEF VOL DEL
CAPT MEDIC FTE
CAPT MEDIC MEDIC MONITORS/DEFIBS REPLACEMENT
FY 23/24 POSITION SALARIES TOP STEP
DEPUTY CHIEF FIRE ENGINE
DIV CHIEF SRVDEL
FY23/24 EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF PALM DESERT TRUCK 33
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Exhibit “B”
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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EXHIBIT “B”
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE
AND MEDICAL AID FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
DATED JULY 1, 2021
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
ADDITIONAL TERMS
Of the sum CITY has appropriated to provide for protection services within
the area of responsibility of the CITY, COUNTY shall allow a credit to CITY in the
estimated amount that represents 100% of the Structural Fire Taxes and Redevelopment
Pass Thru Funds in excess of $952,678 collected by COUNTY within the areas of
responsibility of CITY. The amount of this credit shall be determined by the County
Auditor-Controller prior to COUNTY’s billing of its claim for services with CITY as provided
herein. The claim filed by COUNTY with CITY shall be those expenses in excess of the
credit allowed to CITY.
COUNTY shall make a claim to CITY for the cost of contracted services as
shown on Exhibit “A” during each of the following periods:
(1) July 1 through September 30, claim in October;
(2) October 1, through December 31, claim in January;
(3) January 1 through March 31, claim in April; and
(4) April 1 through June 20, claim in July/August.
The claims shall be for actual costs of services after any deduction for estimated
Structural Fire taxes and/or Redevelopment, with final reconciliation of fire taxes to actual
revenue received which may result in an additional credit or expense to CITY in the
August final claim. CITY shall pay each claim within 30 days after receipt thereof.
COUNTY shall allow a credit in the amount of the Structural Fire taxes as determined by
COUNTY Auditor Controller/Treasurer Tax Collector Office to be collected in each fiscal
year of this Agreement. The allowed credit shall not exceed the cost of contracted
services.
Exhibit “C”
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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EXHIBIT “C”
TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
TO PROVIDE FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE PREVENTION, RESCUE, FIRE MARSHAL
AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE CITY PALM DESERT
DATED JULY 1, 2021
PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
FIRE ENGINE USE AGREEMENT
Station 33
Engine E33, RCO No. 15-844 $ 36,250.00
Station 67
Engine E67, RCO No. 08-880 $ 36,250.00
Station 71
Engine E71, RCO No. 19-803 $ 36,250.00
$ 108,750.00
The Fire Engine Use Agreement is utilized in the event that a fire engine(s)
which was initially purchased by the CITY, and then the CITY elects to have the COUNTY
take responsibility of said fire engine(s). The Fire Engine Use Agreement guarantees the
CITY the use of this fire engine(s), the COUNTY network of equipment, and resources of
the COUNTY.
This fire engine(s) shall be used as an integrated unit for Fire Services as
set forth in this Cooperative Agreement between the COUNTY and CITY, and shall be
stationed primarily in the CITY. The change in ownership of the fire engine does not
waive or supersede any responsibilities of the CITY pursuant to this agreement. This
exhibit is strictly to further detail for the CITY, the responsibilities and costs associated
within the Cooperative Agreement between the COUNTY and CITY; therefore, the Fire
Engine Use Agreement is inseparable.
The CITY will have the option of transferring title of said fire engine(s) to the
COUNTY. If the CITY transfers title of said fire engine(s) to the County, the County will
take ownership of the said fire engine(s), and the County will maintain insurance on said
fire engine(s). If the CITY opts to maintain ownership and title of said fire engine(s), the
Exhibit “C”
CITY OF PALM DESERT
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CITY will maintain insurance on said fire engine(s). Proof of Insurance is to be provided
to the COUNTY.
The COUNTY will ensure a working fire engine(s) is available for the CITY
at all times under this agreement. All capital improvements and/or betterments to the fire
engine(s) listed above, will be the responsibility and paid for by the owner of said fire
engine(s). All other maintenance and repairs to the fire engine(s) listed above, will be the
responsibility and paid for by the COUNTY under this Agreement.
When the Riverside County Fire Department Fleet personnel determine the
fire engine(s) listed above is due for replacement, the COUNTY will purchase a new fire
engine(s); and, the owner of the old fire engine(s) may survey said fire engine(s) or
reallocate as a second roll response fire engine.
The annual cost for this service is calculated at 1/20 of the replacement
cost. The current replacement cost is $725,000. If this Agreement is entered into mid-
year, the annual cost will be prorated accordingly.
The CITY may opt out of this Agreement at any time in writing and the costs
will be prorated accordingly by fiscal year. No refunds will be provided for any prior
payments. If the fire engine(s) have been titled to the COUNTY and the fire engine(s) are
still within their useful life cycle, the ownership will not revert back to the CITY unless the
entire Cooperative Agreement is terminated.