# 40.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 09/10/2024
- Brief Title
- Fire Sustainability Prop 218 Update
From:
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Berenice Espitia, Associate Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x8560
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Receive a presentation on the Fire Sustainability Prop 218 ballot measure update; receive and file annual performance reports from Fire Protection Districts that received permanent or one-time funding for Fire Sustainability. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Espitia) (Est. Time: 10 min)
Recommended Action
- Receive a presentation on the Fire Sustainability Prop 218 ballot measure update; and
- Receive and file annual performance reports from Fire Protection Districts that received permanent or one-time funding for Fire Sustainability
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Collaborative Community |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Fire Sustainability Background
Table 3: Permanent Annual Funding
See Attachments B through G for the Annual Reports for Capay Valley, Dunnigan, Esparto, Madison, West Plainfield, and Willow Oak.
Prop 218
In May 2022, the County entered into an agreement with SCI Consulting to develop engineers' reports and perform Proposition 218 elections for willing fire protection districts. The agreed-upon scope of work totaled $296,472 and included planning, compilation of engineers' reports, and balloting for all 15 rural fire protection districts. The initial scope also included community outreach and polling/surveying support for districts that expressed support for those services during contract development. This effort was supported by a $300,000 allocation from cannabis tax revenues. On March 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the first amendment to Agreement No. 1546 with SCI, Inc. This increases the maximum compensation by $57,555, making the revised amount $354,027. The agreement term was also extended through June 30, 2025. The Zamora Fire Protection District has declined to participate in this effort, and the Clarksburg Fire Protection District is in the process of hiring a different consultant. Springlake, No Man's Land - CSA 9, and Winters will conduct a Prop 218 election. Esparto and Yolo will redo a Prop 218 election.
Table 1: ROUND 1 - During the spring/summer of 2023, six (6) Proposition 218 elections were undertaken:
In May 2022, the County entered into an agreement with SCI Consulting to develop engineers' reports and perform Proposition 218 elections for willing fire protection districts. The agreed-upon scope of work totaled $296,472 and included planning, compilation of engineers' reports, and balloting for all 15 rural fire protection districts. The initial scope also included community outreach and polling/surveying support for districts that expressed support for those services during contract development. This effort was supported by a $300,000 allocation from cannabis tax revenues. On March 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved the first amendment to Agreement No. 1546 with SCI, Inc. This increases the maximum compensation by $57,555, making the revised amount $354,027. The agreement term was also extended through June 30, 2025. The Zamora Fire Protection District has declined to participate in this effort, and the Clarksburg Fire Protection District is in the process of hiring a different consultant. Springlake, No Man's Land - CSA 9, and Winters will conduct a Prop 218 election. Esparto and Yolo will redo a Prop 218 election.
Table 1: ROUND 1 - During the spring/summer of 2023, six (6) Proposition 218 elections were undertaken:
| Fire District | SFR Rate | Ag. Rate per Acre | Assessment Total | Annual Budget | Election Date | Ballots Cast/ Ballot mail | Yes Votes | No Votes | Pass/Fail |
| Capay Valley | $ 118 | $ 3.00 | $ 131,514 | $475,212 | 8/14/2023 | 202/448 (42%) |
143 (76%) |
59 (24%) |
PASS |
| Dunnigan | $ 151 | $ 3.98 | $ 294,626 | $721,982 | 7/13/2023 | 175/505 (35%) |
58 (20%) |
117 (80%) |
FAIL |
| Esparto | $ 141 | $ 3.59 | $ 431,085 | $953,610 | 7/13/2023 | 377/1,163 (33%) |
179 (43%) |
198 (57%) |
FAIL |
| Madison | $ 139 | $ 3.53 | $ 216,318 | $560,980 | 7/10/2023 | 121/345 (35%) |
67 (46%) |
54 (54%) |
FAIL |
| West Plainfield | $ 220 | $ 5.58 | $ 232,949 | $820,462 | 7/18/2023 | 65/286 (58%) |
114 (59%) |
51 (41%) |
PASS |
| Willow Oak | $ 169 | $ 4.29 | $ 361,311 | $996,008 | 8/1/2023 | 321/932 (25%) |
195 (65%) |
126 (35%) |
PASS |
Table 2: ROUND 2 - During the summer of 2024, three (3) Proposition 218 elections were undertaken:
| Fire District | SFR Rate | Ag. Rate per Acre | Assessment Total | Annual Budget | Election Date | Ballots Cast/ Ballot mail | Yes Votes | No Votes | Pass/Fail |
| Knights Landing | $ 112 | $ 2.86 | $ 137,649 | $419,231 | 8/12/2024 | 86/358 (25%) |
66 (82%) |
20 (18%) |
PASS |
| Madison | $ 139 | $ 3.53 | $ 200,000 | $553,445 | 7/8/2024 | 105/347 (31%) |
71 (59%) |
34 (41%) |
PASS |
| Yolo | $ 132 | $ 3.35 | $ 197,494 | $592,089 | 8/5/2024 | 167/369 (46%) |
121 (47%) |
46 (53%) |
FAIL |
Table 3: Permanent Annual Funding
| FY 2023-24 | Current Funding Eligibility | ||||
| Fire Protection District | Funding Eligibility | Requested FY24 | Permanent or One Time (P, OT) | Annual Reports FY24 | Permanent or One Time (P, OT) |
| Capay Valley | $122,375.00 | $122,375.00 | P | Submitted | P |
| Clarksburg | $146,479.00 | - | |||
| Dunnigan | $201,146.00 | $201,146.00 | OT | Submitted | OT |
| Esparto | $205,006.00 | $205,006.00 | OT | Submitted | OT |
| Knights Landing | $130,803.00 | P | |||
| Madison | $128,204.00 | $128,204.00 | OT | Submitted | P |
| West Plainfield | $127,810.00 | $127,810.00 | P | Submitted | P |
| Willow Oak | $178,933.00 | $178,933.00 | P | Submitted | P |
| Yolo | $147,424.00 | OT | |||
| Zamora | $111,820.00 | - | |||
| Total Funds | $1,500,000.00 | $835,270.00 | |||
See Attachments B through G for the Annual Reports for Capay Valley, Dunnigan, Esparto, Madison, West Plainfield, and Willow Oak.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
Fire Sustainability Ad Hoc Subcommittee, SCI Consultants, Fire Protection Districts, County Administrator's Office, Department of Community Services, and representatives of the Fire Chiefs' Association.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
No General Fund Impact
Attachments
- Att. A. Presentation
- Att. B. Capay Valley FPD Annual Report
- Att. C. Dunnigan FPD Annual Report
- Att. D. Esparto FPD Anual Report
- Att. E. Madison FPD Annual Report
- Att. F. West Plainfield FPD Annual Report
- Att. G. Willow Oak FPD Annual Report
- Att. H. Correspondence from Christine Crawford
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Berenice Espitia (Originator) | Berenice Espitia | 09/03/2024 11:56 AM |
| Mark Bryan | Mark Bryan | 09/03/2024 12:50 PM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 09/04/2024 09:45 AM |
| Berenice Espitia (Originator) | Berenice Espitia | 09/04/2024 04:45 PM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 09/05/2024 09:16 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Berenice Espitia
- Started On:
- 07/09/2024 02:37 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/05/2024