HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 81-012RESOLUTION N0. 81-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEP'�NT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICES
WHEREAS, there is need for cooperative action between the City
of Palm Desert and the County of Riverside in providing fire protec-
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tion; and
WHEREAS, enhancement of such fire protection was mandated by
the citizens of Palm Desert through the ballot passage of a special
fire tax; and
WHEREAS, such enhancement and augmentation can now take place
due to the availability of a Snorkel Fire Truck and construction
of a new fire station; and
WHEREAS, a cooperative agreement and truck lease are necessary
documents to implement the additional protection desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Pa1m Desert does hereby order as follows:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager and Mayor are hereby
authorized to sign a caoperative agreement with the
County of Riverside, the �e�neral terms and provisions
of which are contained in the draft agreement attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit l. Said agree-
ment, when in a mutually satisfactory final form and
signed by both parties, shall be returned to the City I" -:
Council for ratification. ,;�.
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SECTION 2: That the City Manager and Mayor are hereby
aut orized to sign a Lease of Snorkel I Truck to the
County of Riverside, the general terms and provisions
of which are contained in the draft lease attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit 2. Said
lease, when in a mutually satisfactory final form and
signed by both parties, shall be returned to the City
Council for ratification.
SECTION 3: That a sum of $200,000 is hereby appropriated
rom t e"Special Fire Tax" fund to meet the costs
associated with Sections 1 and 2 above, for the balance
of Fiscal Year 1980-81.
SECTION 4: That a sum of $50,000 is hereby appropriated
rom t e"Special Fire Tax" fund to meet the costs of
equipping and licensing the Snorkel Truck. '
SECTION 5: That a sum of $130,000 is hereby appropriated
rom t e"Special Fire Tax" fund for the purpose of reim-
bursing the City for purchase of the Snorkel Truck and
to repay the City for tax levy charges. �
SECTION 6: That the City Manager is hereby authorized
to negotiate with the County of Riverside concerning
, compensation for augmented fire protection services
provided by the County during the period August l, 1980,
to January 31, 1981, and to make a recommendation to the
City Council with regard to settlement.
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RESOLUTION N0. 81-12 (Continued)
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SECTION 7: That pending final signing and rati�ication
o� the documents in Sections 1 and 2 above, the City
Manager is hereby authorized to implement the terms
and provisions thereof by instructing the County Fire
Department, and such other agencies and departments as
may be appropriate, to proceed with said implementation,
but only to the extent of monetary expenditures as
hereinbefore provided.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the
City of Palm Desert, California, at their Regular Meeting held
on the 22nd day of January, 1981, by the following vote, to
wit.
AY�S: McPherson, Newbrander, Puluqi, Snyder & Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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SHEILF, R. LIGAN,: " ITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESE , CALIFORNIA