ATTACHMENT F
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE AND THE
LINDA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRE SERVICE
ANNEXATION
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 initiating the reorganization of fire protection services through annexation of the City of Marysville fire service area into the Linda Fire Protection District; and WHEREAS, prior to initiation of the annexation process, the City and Linda Fire Protection District entered into a shared Fire Chief arrangement that improved coordination, strengthened operational collaboration, and demonstrated the benefits of increased regional cooperation in the delivery of fire protection services; and WHEREAS, the City of Marysville ("City") and the Linda Fire Protection District ("Linda FPD") subsequently participated in preparation of a Fire Service Consolidation Feasibility Study, approval of a Tax Sharing Agreement and Appropriations Limit Adjustment, and review of the proposed annexation by the Yuba County Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO"); and
WHEREAS, LAFCO approved the annexation of fire protection services from the City to Linda FPD on September 24, 2025; and
WHEREAS, following approval of the annexation, the City and Linda FPD identified various operational, financial, administrative, governance, asset transfer, and transition-related matters requiring clarification and coordination to facilitate implementation of the annexation; and
WHEREAS, City and Linda FPD staff have negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding addressing such matters and establishing a framework for implementation of the annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of the Memorandum of Understanding is in the best interests of the City and will facilitate an orderly transition of fire protection services while supporting the long-term objective of improving fire protection services through regional cooperation and coordination;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marysville as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Marysville and the Linda Fire Protection District Regarding Implementation of the Fire Service Annexation, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City, subject to approval by the Linda Fire Protection District Board of Directors.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Marysville at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of ____________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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Chris Branscum
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brant Bordsen
City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Maggie Sanchez
City Clerk