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Consent-General Government   # 19.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
Meeting Date:
03/24/2026
Brief Title
Elkhorn Reorganization
From:
Michael Webb, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
Alexander Tengolics, Director of Strategic Operations, County Administrator's Office, x8068
Supervisorial District Impact:
Districts 1,3

Subject

Rescind the August 4, 2020 resolution establishing and delegating fiscal and administrative powers to the Springlake Fire Protection District Fire Commission, approve Memorandum of Understanding regarding Fire Services and delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel (or designees) to make final edits and take necessary actions to execute the attached agreements for the provision of fire services by the City of West Sacramento and the City of Woodland, create the Springlake Fire Protection District Advisory Committee, and adopt tax exchange resolution for the allocation of property taxes pursuant to the Elkhorn Reorganization. (No general fund impact) (Webb/Tengolics)

Recommended Action

  1. Sitting as the Board of Directors of the Springlake Fire Protection District:
    1. Rescind the August 4, 2020 resolution establishing and delegating fiscal and administrative powers to the Springlake Fire Protection District Fire Commission.
    2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding regarding Fire Services and delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel (or designees) to make final edits and take necessary actions to execute the attached Agreements for the provision of fire services by the City of West Sacramento and the City of Woodland.
    3. Create the Springlake Fire Protection District Advisory Committee consisting of the current five members of the Springlake Fire Commission, and direct staff to return at a future meeting with recommendation for additional membership on the Advisory Committee to represent constituents in areas to be annexed as part of the Elkhorn Reorganization.
       
  2. Sitting as the Board of Supervisors of the County of Yolo:
    1. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Fire Services and delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel (or designees) to make final edits and take necessary actions to execute the attached Agreements for the provision of fire services by the City of West Sacramento and the City of Woodland.
    2. Adopt tax exchange resolution for the allocation of property taxes pursuant to the Elkhorn Reorganization.

Strategic Plan Goal(s)

Thriving Residents
Collaborative Community

Reason for Recommended Action/Background

The recommended actions before the Board of Supervisors (sitting as the Directors of the Springlake Fire Protection District and the Board of Supervisors) would effectuate the necessary governance, service contracts, and tax exchange approvals to move forward with the Yolo LAFCo proposed dissolution of the Elkhorn Fire Protection District (Elkhorn FPD) and County Service Area 9 (CSA 9) (Garcia Bend) and the annexation of those territories into the Springlake Fire Protection District, collectively referred to as the Elkhorn Reorganization. The attached Yolo LAFCo FAQ (Att. A) describes the circumstances and mechanics of the Elkhorn Reorganization.

In brief, the recommended actions would:
  1. Rescind the August 4, 2020 resolution establishing and delegating fiscal and administrative powers to the Springlake Fire Protection District Fire Commission. The rescission of this resolution (Att. B) would return fiscal and administrative authorities to the Board of Supervisors acting in their capacity as the Springlake Fire Protection Board of Directors. This in turn would allow the Board to approve the necessary MOU and contracts for services with the Cities of West Sacramento and Woodland for fire services in the existing service territory of the Elkhorn Fire Protection District. This rescission was requested by the Springlake Fire Commission (Att. C)
     
  2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Att. D) regarding fire services and delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel (or designees) to make final edits and take necessary actions to execute the attached agreements for the provision of fire services by the City of West Sacramento and the City of Woodland. The MOU and the related five-year agreements would allow for the Cities of West Sacramento and Woodland to provide fire services in the existing service territory of the Elkhorn FPD and CSA 9. The current property tax and assessments generated by these areas are insufficient to cover the cost of services provided by the cities requiring the County to cover the funding gap which is estimated to be around $240k per year. It is contemplated that fund balances and other assets from the Elkhorn Fire Protection District, cost recovery, and other administrative cost shifts would partially defray these annual costs. Over this five-year agreement term, staff and LAFCo will examine other potential options for these services to be cost neutral to the County, including further jurisdictional changes and assessment options. The MOU and agreements would need to be approved by both the Board of Supervisors in both their capacities (i.e., as the Board of Supervisors and as the Springlake Fire Protection District Board of Directors). Staff is requesting the Board delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer and County Counsel (or designees) to make final edits and take necessary actions to execute the attached Agreements. Staff is reviewing final edits and comments from the Cities of West Sacramento and Woodland and anticipates making final edits to the agreements shortly. Current drafts of the agreements are attached (Att. E and F).  
     
  3. Create the Springlake Fire Protection District Advisory Committee consisting of the current five members of the Springlake Fire Commission. The Committee would advise on matters related to fire protection services within the District. Staff plans to return at a future meeting with membership options for the Advisory Committee to ensure constituents in areas to be annexed as part of the Elkhorn Reorganization have representation.
     
  4. Adopt a tax exchange resolution (Att. G) for the allocation of property taxes pursuant to the Elkhorn Reorganization. This is necessary to transfer the existing fire-related property tax and assessments generated from the Elkhorn service area and CSA 9 to the Springlake Fire Protection District as previously described. The affected districts received notice of this proposed exchange (Att. H).

Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)

County Counsel, Yolo LAFCo, City of Woodland, City of West Sacramento, Springlike Fire Protection District Fire Commission

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)

Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)

Total cost of recommended action:
$    240,000
Amount budgeted for expenditure:
$   
Additional expenditure authority needed:
$   
On-going commitment (annual cost):
$    240,000

Source of Funds for this Expenditure

General Fund
$240,000

Further explanation as needed:

The MOU and the related five-year agreements would allow for the Cities of West Sacramento and Woodland to provide fire services in the existing service territory of the Elkhorn FPD and CSA 9. The current property tax and assessments generated by these areas are insufficient to cover the cost of services provided by the cities requiring the County to cover the funding gap which is estimated to be around $240k per year. It is contemplated that fund balances and other assets from the Elkhorn Fire Protection District, cost recovery, and other administrative cost shifts would partially defray these annual costs.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Michael Webb Michael Webb 03/19/2026 02:41 PM
Phil Pogledich Phil Pogledich 03/19/2026 04:43 PM
Cindy Perez Cindy Perez 03/19/2026 04:45 PM
Form Started By:
Alexander Tengolics
Started On:
03/12/2026 02:52 PM
Final Approval Date:
03/19/2026