Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-48:  A resolution of the Flagstaff City Council, approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Summit Fire and Medical District; the Highlands Fire District; and the City of Flagstaff for joint hiring and promotional processes. 
 

1. Read Resolution No. 2025-48 by title only
2. City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2025-48 by title only (if approved above)
3. Adopt Resolution No.2025-48

The City entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement ("Agreement") with Highlands Fire District and Summit Fire and Medical District on December 23, 2019 with approval by City Council on November 19, 2019. The purpose of the Agreement is to allow for joint hiring and promotional processes. The original Agreement named Pinewood Fire District, but was never fully executed to include Pinewood Fire District, so the parties have maintained an informal working relationship since February 15, 2025. Staff is requesting City Council approval for an Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement, IGA-2020-077-AG1, to add Pinewood Fire District and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Services of the City of Flagstaff as additional parties to the Agreement. The parties to this Agreement wish to expand interagency cooperation to include hiring new firefighters and conducting promotional exams.  Hiring and promotional processes can be taxing and labor-intensive, especially the processes for new firefighters.  The Agreement allows for greater efficiency for all parties and a standardization of processes among the partners to improve results towards hiring and promoting the best candidates while maintaining our shared desire to be non-discriminatory and equal opportunity employers.

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No identified policy impacts from this IGA.

The City Council has entered into several collaborative opportunities to the benefit of the public and firefighter safety.

• June 2018 City entered into a mutual aid agreement with seven regional fire departments.
• December 23, 2019 City entered into a 5-year IGA for the Joint Hiring and Promotional Process. 
• January 15, 2020 City entered into a 5-year IGA for the Automatic Aid with two regional fire departments. 

1. Approve Amendment as recommended, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
2. Approve Amendment with modifications, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment.
3. Do not approve the Amendment.

• High Performance Governance
  • Implement and communicate innovative and efficient local government programs, new ideas, and best practices
  • Be an inclusive employer of choice by providing employees with the necessary tools, training, support, and compensation
• Safe and Healthy Community
  • Enhance community engagement and strengthen relationships between the community and public safety services
  • Provide public safety services with resources, staff, and training responsive to the community’s needs
• Inclusive and Engaged Community 
  • Enhance the City’s involvement in community, education, and regional partnerships to strengthen the level of public trust
• Livable Community
  • Support diverse employment opportunities and high quality jobs

Policy PF.3.1. Maintain high-quality effectiveness and efficiency in law enforcement, fire, and emergency services to the extent that is consistent with governmental operations, plans, public policies, population served, and monies available.  

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FFD Strategic Plan: Standardization and Improved Partnerships