Item 08
Date: March 3, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Schaad, City Manager
Kyle Heggstrom, Fire Chief
Subject: Post notification soliciting interest in the Linda Fire Protection Board of Directors positions.
Recommendation:
Pass a Motion to approve the Request for interest for two additional Board of Directors for the Linda Fire Protection District from the City of Marysville.
Rationale for Recommendation:
With the Annexation of the Marysville Fire Department it was agreed and stated in the LAFCO Notice of Completion that the Linda Fire Protection District would expand its Board of Directors from the current 3 Directors to add 2 additional to make it a 5-member governing body. This allows 2 representatives from the City of Marysville to fill these 2 additional positions.
Background:
The Marysville Fire Department has been dispatched by MPD although this has met the needs of the department. The growth of coverage area and the need for common communication with other outside agencies has facilitated the need to be dispatched through YCSO. This would help facilitate mutual aid, drop boundaries, and help with the merger of the two agencies. This would also eliminate the need for the City to invest in large capital improvements with the current Marysville Fire frequency.
Alignment with City Council Goal(s):
The proposed change facilitates Goal #3, Enhance Public Safety.
Fiscal Analysis:
None
Attachment
1. Request for Interest of the Board of Directors of the Linda Fire Protection District to add two (2) additional positions.