Authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 2025-05 with Rick Martinez not to exceed $12,000, to provide fire service contract negotiation services for the Elkhorn Fire Protection District (FPD) Reorganization Proposal

Authorize the Chair to sign the attached agreement with Rick Martinez

The proposed contract is structured to pay an hourly rate of $225 and not to exceed a total amount of $9,225. However, as a contingency, any additional work performed beyond the Scope of Services, if necessary, can be mutually agreed upon and not exceed $12,000.

LAFCo's fiscal year 2025/26 budget appropriates $30,000 for Professional and Specialized Services, although it is intended for a CSD consolidation study. Depending on how Services and Supplies costs trend for this upcoming fiscal year, LAFCo could authorize use of the $25,000 appropriated contingency if needed. It's also an option for LAFCo to seek reimbursement for some of its outside costs under the terms and conditions of the Elkhorn FPD Reorganization, if approved. Therefore, funds can be managed and no fiscal impact is anticipated.

The next step in the Elkhorn FPD Reorganization process is for the cities and County to negotiate contracts for providing fire protection and emergency response services to the Elkhorn territory. Several months ago, in consultation with the city fire chiefs and the Interim County Administrative Officer, Rick Martinez's services were recommended. Mr. Martinez guided the consolidation which formed the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, and, following his retirement in 2005, worked for the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services, served as Interim Fire Chief for the City of West Sacramento, and performed efficiency reviews for the proposed consolidation of the UC Davis and City of Davis fire departments. Therefore, he is a known and trusted resource among the cities and County to assist with this negotiation process.