GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6-18-2026 Page 1 of 1 “Our purpose isto continuously enhance our community’s vitality and overall quality of life. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services and forming productive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, andmeaningful objectives.”
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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CONSENT AGENDA - None
ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1. FY 2026/2027 Cooperative Fire Agreement Between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE City Council to consider Resolution 2026-R-023: a Resolution of the City of Gridley approving the renewal of Cooperative fire agreement between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE for FY 26/27
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution 2026-R-023
Gridley City Council – Special City Council Meeting Agenda Thursday, June 18th, 2026; 2:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Special Meeting of 6-18-2026 Page 1 of 1 CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on July 20th, 2026.
NOTE 1: POSTING OF AGENDA- This agenda was posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall at or before 2:00 p.m., June 17th, 2026. This agenda along with all attachments is available for public viewing online at www.gridley.ca.us and at the Administration Counter in City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA.
NOTE 2: REGARDING UNSCHEDULED MATTERS – In accordance with state law, it shall be the policy of this Council that no action shall be taken on any item presented during the public forum or on unscheduled matters unless the Council, by majority vote, determines that an emergency situation exists, or, unless the Council by a two-thirds vote finds that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
City Council Agenda Item #1
Staff Report
Date: June 18, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jason Dyer, Assistant Chief (CAL FIRE)
Subject: Cooperative fire agreement between the City of Gridley and CAL FIRE - Renewal Recommendation
Staff respectfully requests the City Council to adopt resolution No 2026-R-023: a resolution of the City of Gridley Council approving the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement 2CA07735 from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 for a maximum amount of $1,578,875.
Background
The City of Gridley has maintained a cooperative agreement with CAL FIRE for fire protection services since 1991. The long-standing partnership has benefited the City with regionally integrated fire protection and access to Butte County fire resources at no additional cost.
The agreement has enabled the City to maintain essential fire protection and dispatch services during periods of financial constraint without incurring the full overhead costs associated with operating an independent fire department. Additionally, the transition allowed the City of Gridley to save money on future retiree health and pension obligations, substantially reducing long-term liabilities and enhancing overall financial sustainability.
The Cooperative Fire Agreement is billed quarterly, with charges based on the actual costs incurred to provide fire protection and dispatch services in the City. The agreement may offer potential savings, as the maximum contract amount is calculated under the assumption that all personnel are compensated at the top step of the salary range. The current single-year contract, which ends on June 30, 2026, is expected to achieve approximately $80,000 in savings over its duration. While past performance cannot guarantee future savings, it illustrates CAL FIRE's commitment to identifying cost-saving measures, which ultimately lead to realized savings being returned to the City.
Another financial benefit arises from the Assistance By Hire (ABH) equipment rental reimbursement agreements. CAL FIRE processes ABH payments when fire engines or other mobile equipment owned by the Gridley Fire Department are deployed to state wildland fire incidents. Since 2020, the City of Gridley has received approximately $824,000 in equipment rental reimbursements.
Historically, this agreement has been renewed annually and is set to expire on June 30, 2026.
The City currently funds one Fire Captain and four Fire Apparatus Engineers.
Regular
X Special
Closed
Emergency
This new agreement adjusts to account for the changed workweek and moves Gridley Fire Department closer to meeting NFPA 1710 staffing standards on the ladder truck,. The proposed agreement funds an additional position in the upcoming fiscal year, which was partially funded in FY 25-26.
Past Four Years:
Fiscal Year Contract Cost Actual Billed Savings Grant Funds 21/22 $1,207,655 $1,138,815 $68,840 $304,000 SAFER
22/23 $1,300,639 $1,203,301 $97,338 $249,871 SAFER
23/24 $1,147,018 $1,040,528 $106,490 N/A
24/25 $1,108,072 $1,046,648 $61,424 N/A
25/26 $1,427,237 TBD Estimated
$80,000
N/A
Average Savings
$82,818
By contracting with CAL FIRE, the City gains access to the depth of local resources and the experience of CAL FIRE’s leadership and personnel. This partnership also integrates the City into a comprehensive regional fire protection model that includes CAL FIRE, Butte County, City of Biggs, City of Oroville, and the Town of Paradise. This regionalized fire protection model ensures that the closest available fire department resources, regardless of jurisdiction, are dispatched to emergency incidents in the City of Gridley and the surrounding communities.
Proposed Cooperative Fire Agreement:
26/27 $1,578,875 (1) Captain (5) FAE (0) Firefighter (1) Com Op $30,000 OT Financial Impact
Agreement not to exceed $1,578,875. Funded from General Fund.
Attachment:
Resolution 2026-R-023
2CA07735 LG-1 Cooperative Fire Programs Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement Gridley Notice of Intent Letter
RESOLUTION NO.
2026-R-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 2CA07735 WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gridley that said Council does hereby approve agreement number 2CA07735 with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection dated July 1, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,578,875. The agreement provides fire protection services during the State fiscal year (2026/2027).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Michael W. Farr, Mayor of said City of Gridley be and hereby authorized to sign and execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Gridley.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was dully passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting thereof, held on June 18th, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
_________________________ ______________________________ Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael W. Farr, Mayor
Cooperative Fire Protection since 1991
CITY OF GRIDLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE CHIEF—Garrett Sjolund
176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965 ● (530) 538-7111
July 1, 2026
Garrett Sjolund
176 Nelson Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965
Re: CAL FIRE LG-1 Cooperative Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement Contract Number: 2CA07735 ("Agreement") Notice of Intent for Continuation of Services.
Dear Garrett Sjolund,
The City of Gridley ("Local Agency") and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CAL FIRE") have maintained an agreement for Fire Protection Services, approved by the Department of General Services, for thirty-five (35) years.
This letter acknowledges 2CA07735 is in the approval process for Fiscal Year 26-27 and serves as Notice of Intent for Continuation of Services under Exhibit C, Section 4 Item A of the CAL FIRE LG-1 Cooperative Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement for Fiscal Year 27-28.
The Agreement states in Exhibit C - General Terms and Conditions; Section 4; Item A of the Agreement that Local Agency is to provide written notice to CAL FIRE of its intent to extend or enter into a new agreement with CAL FIRE for fire protection services one year prior to the expiration of the Agreement.
The City of Gridley Intents to Continue Services with CAL FIRE. Initiation of negotiations for a new agreement will begin before the expiration of the existing contract which expires June 30, 2027.
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MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Mike Farr ● Bruce Johnson ● J Angel Calderon ● Catalina Sanchez ● James Roberts