Measure H
Implementation
Public Safety Subcommittee
October 28, 2025
Fire Chief Scott Westrope
Background:
• Measure H passed by voters on March 5, 2024
• City of Santa Rosa receives 14.4% in direct funding
• REDCOM fees, Countywide technology and training fees indirectly • Received three payouts to date, on pace as predicted
• Approved financial plan provides for:
• One additional engine company
• 3 person staffed, 24/7 service to southeast Santa Rosa (9 FTE) • One new fire station in southeast Santa Rosa – Station 9 • Two additional vegetation management inspectors’ (2 FTE) • One additional on-duty Battalion Chief (3 FTE)
• Two person staffed, 24/7 Heavy Rescue (6 FTE)
• Administrative support of tax implementation and maintenance Leaders Intent:
• Remain within the established financial plan and with long term fiduciary responsibility/sustainability.
• Balance the need for additional resources with what is reasonable and rational to the organization’s capabilities.
• Protect the current workforce and provide stability with forecasted general fund reductions for the next fiscal year.
Implementation Update:
• Fire Inspectors – 2x LTE Fire Inspectors (VMP) transferred to FTE Measure H • Interviews complete for backfill LTE positions
• Engine 9 – In-Service October 6, 2025
• Battalion 2 – In-Service October 6, 2025
• Rescue 1 – In-Service July 1, 2026*
*Timeline subject to change
Next Steps:
• Rescue working group formed and developing deployment strategy • Identifying locations for temporary and permanent Station 9 • Developing first report to the Citizen Oversight Committee • Closely monitoring revenue and expenditures of Measure H Potential Remodel
Potential New Construction
Questions or Comments?