15.I.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 12/02/2014
- From:
- Mark Gaillard, Fire Chief
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement: Council will consider authorizing the City of Flagstaff to enter into an IGA to fund a Regional Training Coordinator (RTC) for fire department training (Approve IGA for Fire Department Regional Training Coordinator).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the IGA and authorize the Mayor to execute the IGA.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
Fire Training is an important part of managing the risk to our firefighters and achieving acceptable outcomes in the very high risk activities associated with Fire Department services. This multi-agency funded position will enable the partner fire departments to maintain and improve high risk fire firefighting skills through the implementation of a regional training program targeting improved service to our respective communities and higher levels of safety for our firefighters. The attached Intergovernmental Agreement is revised from what was included in the Draft Agenda packet
Financial Impact:
The adopted budget for FY 14-15 includes the new position fully funded at $74,533.00. The costs will be allocated to the participating members as defined in the IGA. The City of Flagstaff portion will be 40% or $29,813.16. Camp Navajo and the National Guard are participating as well. However, they are contributing their funding through billing.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
COUNCIL GOAL:
Effective governance:
The IGA is consistent with the City Council's Goal for Effective Governance as the cost of services is spread among partners in the provision of Fire Department services.
REGIONAL PLAN:
Goal LU.7. Provide for public services and infrastructure.
Goal PF.2. Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
Goal PF.3. Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services including law enforcement, fire, medical, and ambulance transport service
Effective governance:
The IGA is consistent with the City Council's Goal for Effective Governance as the cost of services is spread among partners in the provision of Fire Department services.
REGIONAL PLAN:
Goal LU.7. Provide for public services and infrastructure.
Goal PF.2. Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
Goal PF.3. Provide high-quality emergency response and public safety services including law enforcement, fire, medical, and ambulance transport service
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No Previous Action
Options and Alternatives:
The IGA was contemplated in the approval of the FY 15 budget. Should City Council choose not to enter into this IGA, the implementation of regional fire department training would be delayed.
Background/History:
The City of Flagstaff Fire Department desires to expand its cooperative efforts in regional response. The provision of a Regional Training Coordinator will result in improved fire service delivery and increased levels of safety due to consistent operational procedures, particularly those in high risk fire department operations. To initiate this level of service the partners desire to share expenses to provide a training coordinator to plan, schedule and implement regional training. The funding agencies are the Arizona National Guard, Camp Navajo Fire Department, Flagstaff Fire Department, Highlands Fire District, Ponderosa Fire District, and Summit Fire District.
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Improved fire department services and increased safety for firefighters is the directed outcome for this IGA.
Community Involvement:
Inform