CITY OF TURLOCK
ABANDONED VEHICLE
ABATEMENT PROGRAM
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTS
AND FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
CITY OF TURLOCK
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Independent Auditor’s Report ............................................................................................................ 1
Financial Section:
Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balan ce ..................................... 4
Note to the Financial Schedules .............................. .................................................................... 5
Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matte rs Based on an Audit of Financial Schedules Performed in Accordance with Government
Auditing Standards and the AVA Program Handbook .................................................................... 7
1 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the City Council of the
City of Turlock
Turlock, California
Report on the Audit of the Financial Schedules
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying Schedules of Revenues, Expendi tures, and Changes in Fund Balance (Schedules) of the City of Turlock, California, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (Program) for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related not e to the financial schedules, which collectively comprise the Program’s financial schedules as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial schedules referred to above prese nt fairly, in all material respects, the revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balance of the Prog ram for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards ge nerally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and certain pr ovision of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program Handbook issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Our responsibilities under those standards and provisions are further described in t he Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Schedules section of our report. We are requir ed to be independent of the City of Turlock and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtain ed is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Schedules
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presenta tion of the financial schedules in accordance with accounting prin ciples generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and main tenance of internal control rel evant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial schedules that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial schedules, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial dou bt about the Program’s ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial sched ule date, including any currently known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
2 Auditor’s Responsibility for the Audit of the Financial Schedules
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial schedules as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinions. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in acc ordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it e xists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal cont rol. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in t he aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial schedules.
In performing an audit in accordance with auditing standards ge nerally accepted in the United States of America and Government Auditing Standards, we:
• Exercise professional judgmen t and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. • Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial schedules, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures respons ive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regardi ng the amounts and disclosures in the financial schedules.
• Obtain an understanding of inte rnal control relevant to the au dit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate i n the circumstances, but not f or the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Turlock’s internal control relating to the Program.
Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and t he reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate th e overall presentation of the financial schedules.
• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or eve nts, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Program’s ability to con tinue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governan ce regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit fi ndings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Management has omitted management’s discussion and analysis tha t accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require to be presente d to supplement the basic financial schedules. Such missing information, although not a part of the basic financial schedules, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standar ds Board who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial schedules in an appro priate operational, economic, or historical context. Our opinion on the basic financial schedules is not affected by this missing information.
Other Matters
As described in Note 1, the Schedules are intended to present o nly the results of operations of the Program. They do not purport to, and do not, present fairly the financial position of the City of Turlock as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, or changes in the City of Turlock’s fund balances for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated May 15, 2026, on our consideration of the City of Turlock’s internal control over financial reporting relating to the Program and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisi ons of laws, regulatio ns, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our
3 testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Turlock’ s internal control over financial reporting or on compliance relating to the Program. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City of Turlock’s internal control over fina ncial reporting and compliance relating to the Program.
BROWN ARMSTRONG
ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
Bakersfield, California
May 15, 2026
See accompanying note to the financial schedules.
4 CITY OF TURLOCK
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
SCHEDULES OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES,
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
2025 2024
Revenues:
Registration Fees 47,760 $ 60,593 $
Total Revenues 47,760 60,593
Expenditures:
Personnel 104,775 106,158
Services and Supplies 1,413 2,617
Total Expenditures 106,188 108,775
Net Change in Fund Balance (58,428) (48,182) Fund Deficit at Beginning of Year (451,642) (403,460) Fund Deficit at End of Year (510,070) $ (451,642) $
5 CITY OF TURLOCK
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
The Abandoned Vehicle Abatement P rogram (Program) is a statewid e program administered by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The City of Turlock (City) administers and operates the local vehicle abatement program pursuant to Se ction 22710 of the Vehicle Code , Turlock Municipal City Code Section 4-8.108 et seq., and t he Stanislaus Council of Governme nts (StanCOG) Abandoned Vehicle Program and Plan. Section 9250.7 of the Vehicle Code establishe s the funding source for the abatement of abandoned vehicles by a county-based Service Autho rity (Authority), pursuant to the provisions of Section 22710 of the Vehicle Code. The Vehicle Co de imposes a service fee of one dollar ($1) on vehicles registered to an owner with an address in the county that establishes the Authority. This fee is paid to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at the time of registration or renewal of registration. The DMV, after deducting its administr ative costs, at least quarterly transmits the net amount collected to the State Controller’s Office (SCO) for deposit in the Abandoned Vehicle Trust Fund. All money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the State Controller’s Office (SCO) for allocation to an Authority that has an approved Program, an d for payment of the administrative costs of the SCO. StanCOG, the Au thority, distributes Program f unds to participating entities based on the allocation determined in the Vehicle Abatement Services Agreement.
The Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Ba lance (Schedules) of the City of Turlock Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (Program) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States o f America as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The GASB is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the Program’s accounting policies are described below.
B. The Reporting Entity
The Schedules are intended to present the results of operations , and only those revenues and expenditures of the Program that are accounted for in the Gener al Fund of the City of Turlock (City).
They are not intended to present the financial position or results of operations of the City as a whole.
C. Basis of Presentation, Basis of Accounting, and Measure Focus
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures ar e recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial schedules.
Governmental funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting and “current financial resources” measurement focus. Operating schedules of these funds present increases (i.e., revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets. Revenues ar e recognized in the accounting p eriod in which they become measurable and available. Available means collectible within th e current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay li abilities of the current period. The Program’s accrual period is generally 90 days after fiscal year end. Expenditures are generally recognized under the modified accrual basis of accounting when the related fund liability is incurred.
6 CITY OF TURLOCK
ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM
NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024
NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
D. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial sched ules in conformity with accou nting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estima tes and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets an d liabilities and disclosure o f contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial schedules and the reported amounts of rev enues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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7 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS
BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL SCHEDULES PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
AND THE AVA PROGRAM HANDBOOK
To the City Council of the
City of Turlock
Turlock, California
We have audited, in accordance with the auditing standards gene rally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and certain pr ovisions of the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) Program Handbook, issued by the California High way Patrol, the accompanying Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balanc e (Schedules) of the City of Turlock, California, Abandoned Vehicle Abat ement Program (Program) for t he years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the related note to the financial schedules, which co llectively comprise the Program’s financial schedules, and have issued our report thereon dated May 15, 2026.
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial schedules , we considered the City of Turlock’s internal control over financial reporting (internal control) re lating to the Program as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropri ate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial schedules, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Turlock’s internal control relating to the Program. Accordin gly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City of Turlock’s internal control relating to the Program.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or oper ation of a control does not allo w management or employees, in the normal course of performing the ir assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that the re is a reasonable possi bility that a material misstatement of the Program’s financial schedules will not be p revented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combinati on of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a materi al weakness, yet important eno ugh to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal c ontrol was for the limited purpo se described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to i dentify all deficiencies in in ternal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations , during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be materia l weaknesses. However, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.
8 Report on Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Pro gram’s financial schedules are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of the City of Turloc k’s compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncomplian ce with which could have a direct and material effect on the financial schedules. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards or the AVA Program Handbook.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of o ur testing of internal control and compliance and results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on t he effectiveness of the City of Turlock’s internal control or on compliance relating to the Program. Thi s report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City of Turlock’s internal control and compliance relating to the Program. Accordingly, th is report is not suitable for any other purpose.
BROWN ARMSTRONG
ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
Bakersfield, California
May 15, 2026
To the City Council of the
City of Turlock
Turlock, California
We have audited the financial sc hedules of the City of Turlock (the City) Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program (Program) as of and for the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Professional standards require that we provide you with information about our responsibilities under auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and Government Auditing Standards, as well as certain information related to the planned scope and timing of our audit. We have communicated such information in our letter to you dated May 15, 2026. Professional standards also require that we communicate to you the following information related to our audit.
Significant Audit Matters
Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices
Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropri ate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the City are described in Note 1 to the financial schedules. We noted no transactions entered into by the City during the years for whic h there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial schedules in the proper period.
The financial schedule disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear.
Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with mana gement in performing and completing our audit.
Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements
Professional standards require u s to accumulate all known and l ikely misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communica te them to the appropriate level of management. We detected no such misstatements during our audit.
Disagreements with Management
For purposes of this letter, a disagreement with management is a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, whether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial schedules or the auditor’s report. We are pleased to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit.
Management Representations
We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated May 15, 2026.
Management Consultations with Other Independent Accountants
In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a “second opinion” on certain sit uations. If a consultation involves application of an accounting principle to C ity’s financial schedules or a d etermination of the type of auditor’s opinion that may be expressed on those schedules, our professional stan dards require the consulting accountant to check with us to determine t hat the consultant has all the r elevant facts. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants.
Other Audit Findings or Issues
We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the applic ation of accounting principles and auditing standards, with management each year prior to retention as City ’s auditors. However, these discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention.
Restriction on Use
This information is intended solely for the information and use of the City Council and management of the City and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties.
BROWN ARMSTRONG
ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION
Bakersfield, California
May 15, 2026
City Council Staff Report
May 26, 2026
From: Christopher Fisher, Municipal Services Director
Prepared by: James Governale, Management Analyst
Agendized by: Christopher Fisher, Acting City Manager
1. ACTION RECOMMENDED:
Resolution: Approving an amended and restated agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Modesto for Fire Administration Services
2. NARRATIVE:
City staff recommend approving an agreement with the City of Modesto, moving forward with the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) optional service at the outset, and hiring a City of Turlock Fire Marshal. The proposed agreement is consistent with Council's direction from March 24th, and is expected to provide the most practical balance of administrative continuity, local control, and service reliability for Turlock residents and visitors.
Background
On March 24, 2026, the City Council directed staff to negotiate a Fire Administration Services Agreement with the City of Modesto and return to the City Council with a proposed agreement that includes a citizen advisory board with representation from Local Fire 2434.
Several versions of a potential agreement were provided to the Council, including:
1. Fire Chief services only
2. Fire Chief and Fire Marshal services
3. Fire Chief and EMS services
4. Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and EMS services
Staff worked with the Human Relations Department to notify any potentially impacted labor groups pursuant to California Government Code Section 3504.1, which requires the City to provide 45 days’ written notice before requesting a quote for services that are within the scope of work of a job classification represented by a recognized employee organization.
Selecting one of the options above requires an assessment of Turlock’s needs and organizational structure. While it is understood that Fire Chief services would be provided at minimum, the appropriate combination of additional services required further evaluation.
Optional Services
In addition to providing a Fire Chief, Modesto has agreed to provide a framework for optional Fire Marshal services and EMS. These are not core or assumed in the agreement but can be activated following authorization of the Turlock City Manager to be paid in accordance with the fee schedule outlined in Exhibit A to the agreement.
Fire Marshal Services
Agenda Staff Report
5/26/2026
Modesto is prepared to assign a Deputy Fire Marshal to provide assistance in fire prevention activities, including inspections, fire code enforcement, plan review, and staff oversight as appropriate.
EMS Services
Modesto is also prepared to provide assistance related to EMS, including quality assurance and improvement coordination with the County EMS Agency, support for training and documentation, and administrative guidance on clinical operations and EMS policy development. Opting in to the EMS component does not by itself establish Turlock as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider. Rather, it provides access to administrative and clinical oversight support to help the City strengthen EMS operations, maintain compliance, and implement a future ALS program. This provides a practical pathway for the City to strengthen emergency medical response capabilities.
Committees
There are three committees referenced in the agreement. To address the other component of Council’s direction, which referenced a citizen board with representation from Local 2434, staff negotiated two committee-related provisions (#s 1 and 2 below) with Modesto. These provisions are intended to support the success of the administrative agreement structure.
1. Community Advisory Committee
The agreement requires the Deputy Fire Chief assigned to the City of Turlock to establish and maintain a Turlock Fire Department Community Advisory Committee (“TFAC”) to support transparency, community engagement, and informed dialogue regarding Fire Department services and priorities. The TFAC shall serve in an advisory capacity and provide input related to fire and emergency medical services, community risk reduction, strategic planning, public outreach, and emerging community needs.
2. Turlock Fire Administrative Governance Committee
Many stakeholders have a vested interest in the success of the Turlock Fire Department and the effective delivery of services under the administrative agreement. To support structured oversight, communication, and collaboration, the agreement establishes a Fire Administrative Governance Committee consisting of the City Managers of Turlock and Modesto (or their designees), one representative of the Turlock City Council, the Modesto Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief assigned to Turlock, and representatives from both Turlock Firefighters Local 2434 and the Turlock Management Association – Public Safety (TMAPS).
The Governance Committee shall meet at least twice annually to review performance indicators, discuss strategic priorities, identify emerging issues, and promote transparent communication related to the delivery of fire administrative services under the agreement.
3. Modesto Fire Department Contracted Agency Strategic Advisory Committee This committee includes representatives from agencies operating under full-service or administrative service agreements with the City of Modesto. Representatives from each participating agency convene to provide regional perspective and advisory input regarding service delivery, system integration, and shared operational interests associated with the regional fire services model.
Final Recommendation
The proposed agreement is structured as an administrative services agreement, not a full-
Agenda Staff Report
5/26/2026
service operational transfer. Turlock will continue to operate its Fire Department, employ its line personnel, and retain local responsibility for budget, policy direction, and service priorities. Modesto will provide contracted administrative support through Fire Chief services and, if activated, EMS and/or Fire Marshal services.
There are benefits and considerations associated with the optional services the City of Modesto could provide. During a portion of the current agreement with the City of Modesto, Turlock maintained its own Fire Marshal. However, after the most recent Turlock Fire Marshal vacated that position, the City began relying on Modesto for the duties associated with that role. Based on this experience, and with particular consideration to unique building and land development and inspection needs in Turlock, staff recommend maintaining the Fire Marshal as a City of Turlock employee during the new agreement with Modesto. The agreement would still include provisions allowing for temporary or interim Fire Marshal services from Modesto if determined necessary.
However, staff recommend activating the EMS oversight component of the agreement because the Turlock Fire Department is not currently accredited by the County EMS agency as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider, although achieving that status remains a stated strategic goal of the department. While the Department has personnel with paramedic credentials, those employees are limited in that capacity under the existing structure. By utilizing the City of Modesto’s existing EMS division, Turlock would gain access to support in this very important area.
Staff recommend approving the agreement, activating the EMS service at the outset, and starting the hiring process for a City of Turlock Fire Marshal. This is believed to meet the intent of Council's action on March 24, and is expected to provide the most practical balance of administrative continuity, local control, and service reliability for Turlock residents and visitors. Until a Turlock-employed Fire Marshal is hired, staff anticipate activating the Fire Marshal service for an interim period.
This approach gives Turlock the administrative support needed to maintain continuity while preserving local control over key fire prevention functions and creating a practical path toward enhanced EMS capability.
3. FISCAL IMPACT / BUDGET AMENDMENT:
The total cost of the contract with the City of Modesto depends upon whether and when Turlock activates the Fire Marshal service and the EMS service . During the recruitment process for a Fire Marshal, staff recommend utilizing both services. Once a City of Turlock Fire Marshal is fully onboarded, as a long-term arrangement, staff recommend deactivating the Fire Marshal service and subscribing only to the EMS service.
The costs for the first year of the contract are outlined below.
Year 1: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 Monthly Cost
Fire Chief Services $33,975.50
Agenda Staff Report
5/26/2026
Optional Services:
Fire Marshal Services $16,163.37
Emergency Medical Services $9,461.96
The Administrative Services Contract is expensed to Fund 110 (General), G/L account number 110-30-300.43060_000 "Contract Services General". Appropriate funds will be requested during the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This action is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines. This action consists of “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment” and therefore is not considered a project.
5. ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Council could also direct staff to utilize the Fire Marshal option included in the Modesto agreement on a long term basis, which is expected to result in some cost savings. However, this option is not recommended because staff recommends that the Fire Marshal remain a City of Turlock employee, particularly due to the position’s impacts on local development and building-related processes.
2. The Council could also provide staff with alternative direction.
6. ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Agreement with the City of Modesto
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TURLOCK
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
WHEREAS, the City of Turlock operates the Turlock Fire Department and is responsible for providing fire protection, emergency response, fire prevention, emergency medical response coordination, and related public safety services to residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2026, the City Council approved an amended motion directing staff to negotiate a new Fire Administrative Services Agreement with the City of Modesto, return to the City Council with a proposed agreement for consideration, and include a Citizen Advisory Board with an ex officio member from Local Fire Union 2434; and
WHEREAS, staff negotiated a proposed Fire Administration Services Agreement with the City of Modesto consistent with the City Council’s direction; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is structured as an administrative services agreement and does not transfer operational control of the Turlock Fire Department to the City of Modesto; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed agreement, the City of Turlock will continue to operate its Fire Department, employ its line personnel, and retain responsibility for budget, policy direction, service priorities, and local operational accountability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Modesto will provide contracted administrative support through Fire Chief services, and the agreement includes optional services for Emergency Medical Services oversight and Fire Marshal services that may be activated as provided in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement includes committee-related provisions intended to support communication, transparency, stakeholder input, and administrative oversight, including a Community Advisory Committee and a Turlock Fire Administrative Governance Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Community Advisory Committee and Turlock Fire Administrative Governance Committee provisions are intended to satisfy the intent of the City Council’s March 24, 2026 direction regarding a citizen advisory board with representation from Local Fire Union 2434; and
WHEREAS, the City provided notice to potentially impacted labor groups pursuant to California Government Code section 3504.1; and
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IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING AN
AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT,
IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY, WITH THE CITY OF
MODESTO FOR FIRE ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES
Resolution No. 2026-
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of the proposed agreement provides a practical balance of administrative continuity, local control, service reliability, stakeholder communication, and support for future emergency medical service improvements; and
WHEREAS, this action is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because this action consists of “organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment” and therefore is not considered a project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Turlock finds the recitals stated above are true and accurate, and hereby approves an amended and restated agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the City of Modesto for Fire Administration Services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Turlock this 26th day of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
NOT PARTICIPATING:
ABSENT: ATTEST:
__________________________
Nichole Fiez, City Clerk,
City of Turlock, County of Stanislaus,
State of California
AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF MODESTO AND THE CITY OF TURLOCK
This Amended and Restated Agreement for fire administrative services (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this 1st day of July 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of Modesto ("City of Modesto"), a California municipal corporation and the City of Turlock (“City of Turlock”), a California municipal corporation, collectively referred to as the “Parties” in this Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, both the City of Modesto and the City of Turlock provide fire protection, prevention, suppression services, and related services such as emergency medical services, emergency preparedness, mitigation of hazardous materials incidents, and special operations including, but not limited to, confined space rescue, technical rescue, and water rescue (“Fire Services”), in addition to administrative services, including, but not limited to, payroll, human resources, budgeting, data analysis and overall department oversight within the territorial limits of the cities of Modesto and Turlock; and WHEREAS, the City of Modesto and the City of Turlock entered into that certain agreement for the provision of fire administrative services dated February 8, 2022 (“Original Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, City of Turlock desires to continue to contract with City of Modesto for the provision of fire administrative services for the Turlock Fire Department (“Turlock Fire”), within the City and Turlock jurisdictional boundaries (“Fire Administrative Services”), with some amendments; and
WHEREAS, City of Modesto is willing, able, and possesses the capacity to continue to perform the Fire Administrative Services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into a fruitful and long-term partnership for the provision of the Fire Administrative Services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that this Agreement will ensure the provision of continued Fire Administrative Services; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Parties to address, by this Agreement, all matters which are related to the Fire Administrative Services to be provided to Turlock Fire by City of Modesto; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall replace and supersede the Original Agreement in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is entered into pursuant to Government Code sections 54981 and 6502; and
WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge they have complied with the provisions of the Meyers Milias-Brown Act (Gov. Code §§ 3500 et seq.) and applicable laws, rules, and ordinances with respect to its employees affected by this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants in this Agreement, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 Fire Administrative Services. “Fire Administrative Services” means those services described in Article III of this Agreement.
1.2 Fiscal Year. “Fiscal Year” means the annual period commencing on July 1 and ending June 30 of any calendar year.
ARTICLE II TERM OF
AGREEMENT
2.1. Initial Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for four years, four and one-half months, from February 15, 2022, to June 30, 2026.
2.2. Extension of Term. This Agreement may, by approval of the Parties and their governing bodies, be extended for one (1) additional five (5) year term. The term of the extension shall be for five years, from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
2.3. Termination. Notwithstanding Sections 2.1 and 2.2 and any other provision of this Agreement, either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing twelve (12) months' written notification to the other Party, and the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof shall be shortened accordingly. Written notification of termination shall be in the form of a Resolution by the applicable Party’s governing body. The twelve (12) months’ written notification requirement shall not be triggered until such Resolution is tendered, delivered, or mailed to the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City of Modesto may terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE III
DUTIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
3.1 Scope of Services. City of Modesto shall provide Fire Administrative Services for Turlock Fire, as more specifically described in this Article, within the jurisdictional area of City of Turlock. In providing such services, City of Modesto shall oversee the provisions of Turlock Municipal Code Title 4 Chapter 4-3 entitled “Fire Codes and Administration” (“Turlock Fire Code”). Throughout the term of the Agreement and as reasonably needed or as
requested by City of Turlock, City of Modesto shall consult with City of Turlock regarding City of Modesto's implementation of the provisions of this Agreement.
3.2 Annual Administrative Services Report. The City of Modesto shall provide an Annual Administrative Services Report to the Turlock City Manager and Turlock City Council summarizing performance and service delivery for the preceding fiscal year. At a minimum, the report shall include:
(a) Budget status and fiscal summary, including confirmation of timely submission of the annual budget;
(b) Major initiatives completed and status of strategic priorities; (c) Fire prevention performance, including state-mandated inspection completion rates; (d) Emergency Medical Services oversight, including Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) compliance;
(e) Recruitment, vacancies, and attrition; and
(f) Response time performance measured against adopted Standards of Coverage.
The information provided is intended to promote transparency and support informed governance and shall not be construed as creating service guarantees, penalty provisions, or contractual performance obligations.
3.3 Turlock Fire Administrative Governance Committee. A Fire Administrative Governance Committee (“Governance Committee”) shall be established to provide structured oversight, communication, and advisory input regarding delivery of Fire Administrative Services under this Agreement.
The Governance Committee shall consist of:
• City of Turlock City Manager (or designee)
• City of Modesto City Manager (or designee)
• One representative of the Turlock City Council
• Modesto Fire Chief
• Modesto Fire Deputy Chief/Assistant Chief assigned to Turlock • Representative from Turlock Firefighters Local 2434
• Fire representative from Turlock Management Association – Public Safety (TMAPS) The Administrative Governance Committee shall meet at least bi-annually, at a mutually agreed time and location.
The purpose of the Governance Committee shall include:
(a) Review of annual performance indicators
(b) Review of strategic priorities
(c) Identification of emerging organizational or service issues (d) Promotion of transparent communication between the Parties
3.4 Modesto Fire Department Contracted Agency Strategic Advisory Committee. A Modesto Fire Department Contracted Agency Strategic Advisory Committee (“Contracted Agency Advisory Committee”) shall be established to provide regional perspective and advisory input regarding the delivery of Fire Administrative Services to agencies operating under full-service or administrative service agreements with the City of Modesto.
The Contracted Agency Advisory Committee shall consist of one council or board representative from each participating agency. The City of Turlock shall appoint one member of the Turlock City Council to serve on the Committee. The Turlock City Manager may attend at their discretion.
The Contracted Agency Advisory Committee shall meet at least bi-annually at a mutually agreed time and location.
The purpose of the Contracted Agency Advisory Committee is to discuss regional coordination, administrative service delivery, system integration, and shared operational interests among all participating agencies. The committee shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall not possess independent policy or operational authority.
3.5 Community Advisory Committee. A Turlock Fire Department Community Advisory Committee (“TFAC”) shall be established to provide structured community input, enhance transparency, and support engagement related to City of Turlock Fire Services and Contracted Fire Administrative Services provided under this Agreement.
The TFAC shall consist of no fewer than nine (9) and no more than eleven (11) members representing a diverse cross-section of the Turlock community. Members shall be appointed by the Fire Chief or designee through an application, interview, and background review process intended to promote broad community representation.
The TFAC shall meet at least quarterly, or more frequently as determined by the Fire Chief or designee. Members shall generally serve staggered two-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms, not to exceed four years total.
3.6 Deputy Chief Selection and Assignment. The City of Modesto shall have the authority to select and assign a Deputy Chief to serve the City of Turlock. In doing so, Modesto shall consult with the City of Turlock regarding desired qualifications, operational needs, and organizational priorities to support alignment with the Turlock Fire Department.
The City of Turlock shall have the opportunity to participate in the selection process, and to provide input for consideration by the City of Modesto prior to final selection.
The Parties acknowledge that the Deputy Chief assignment is critical to continuity, leadership, and organizational stability. The assigned Deputy Chief shall remain in the Turlock assignment unless either Party requests reassignment. Upon such request, the Parties shall confer in good faith, and the City of Modesto shall determine whether reassignment is appropriate based on operational needs, performance considerations, or other good cause. Modesto shall provide
notice to the City of Turlock and, when practicable, coordinate to support continuity of service and minimize disruption.
3.7 Core Fire Administrative Services and Leadership Responsibilities. The City of Modesto shall provide the fire administrative services listed in this Section 3.7 for Turlock Fire to maintain Fire Services for the City of Turlock. The City of Modesto shall:
i. Serve as the “Fire Chief” as defined in the Turlock Municipal Code for Turlock Fire.
ii. Oversee and administer Turlock Fire operations including budget, training, personnel, facilities, and all other operations as directed by the Turlock City Council.
iii. Establish strategic direction for the Turlock Fire Department, consistent with professional standards and best practices, which are aligned with the goals and service expectations of the City of Turlock.
iv. Represent Turlock Fire in public meetings with local, state, and federal officials as needed to enhance and improve the protection of life in City of Turlock.
v. Undertake Fire Services program planning and administration consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
vi. Assist in the development and administration of annual Turlock Fire budgets.
vii. Assist with emergency and disaster management within the Stanislaus County Emergency Operations Center as timely requested by the Turlock City Council.
viii. Coordinate procurement of all routine operational supplies, services, and equipment as necessary to provide the Fire Services outlined in this Agreement.
ix. Maintain sufficient, segregated records relating to provision of Fire Administrative Services to Turlock Fire, including, but not limited to response time data for all incident responses. At a minimum, such records shall be sufficient to meet any and all federal and state reporting obligations as they relate to the provision of Fire Services, including but not limited to annual audits, mutual aid, and reimbursement for disaster response, hazardous material response, or other incident responses. Such records, reports and response data shall be provided to Turlock Fire, City of Turlock or the Turlock City Council at their request. x. Coordinate the planning, development, and delivery of fire prevention and safety education programs for schools, businesses, community associations, child-care providers, and other members of the community. Fire prevention and life safety
programs will be tailored to educate Turlock residents and business community to help preserve life and property.
3.8 Optional Services. Optional services described in this Section shall be provided only upon written authorization by the City of Turlock under mutually agreed upon timelines and specifications. The scope, level of service, and associated costs for such services shall be established through the adopted budget and be consistent with the rates reflected in Exhibit A (Fee Schedule). Charges for optional services shall be incorporated into the monthly billing as applicable. The Parties may add or discontinue optional services through mutual written consent without requiring a formal amendment to this Agreement, provided such changes are consistent with the adopted fee structure.
i. Fire Marshal Oversight and Deputy Fire Marshal Support. At the City of Turlock’s discretion, the City of Modesto may provide Fire Marshal oversight, supported by a Deputy Fire Marshal assigned to the City of Turlock, to coordinate and provide reasonable assistance in support of fire prevention activities, including completion of state-mandated inspections, fire code enforcement, plan review, and staff oversight as appropriate; if utilized, the assigned Deputy Fire Marshal shall serve as the primary liaison for fire prevention matters and work collaboratively with Turlock staff to promote consistent and effective service delivery in alignment with Turlock’s municipal code and development review processes.
ii. Emergency Medical Services Oversight. At the City of Turlock’s discretion, the City of Modesto may provide oversight to coordinate and provide reasonable assistance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Services may include EMS quality assurance and improvement (QA/QI), coordination with the County EMS Agency, support for EMS training and documentation systems, and administrative guidance on clinical operations and EMS policy development. Modesto shall assign personnel as needed to support effective integration and compliance with applicable local, state, and regional Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) standards and protocols.
iii. Any optional services requested for period of less than a month by the City will be billed on a proration of the monthly rate defined in Exhibit A (Fee Schedule).
3.9 Miscellaneous
i. False Fire Alarms. City of Modesto will enforce the provisions of the Turlock Municipal Code providing for recovery of costs associated with responses to false fire alarms.
ii. Hazardous Materials Releases. City of Modesto will enforce the provisions of the Turlock Municipal Code or Modesto Municipal Code providing for recovery of costs associated with responses to releases of hazardous materials.
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES OF CITY OF TURLOCK
4.1 Payment for Fire Administrative Services. City of Turlock shall compensate City of Modesto for the provision of Fire Administrative Services as further described in Article V of this Agreement.
4.2 Fire Prevention Staff. City of Turlock shall maintain Fire Prevention staff sufficient for continual operation. This staff shall include administrative support for scheduling, correspondence and billing, a Fire inspector(s) and plan review responsibilities.
4.3 Staff Vehicles and Apparatus. The City of Turlock shall provide vehicles for use by the Deputy Chief/Assistant Chief and, if assigned, the Deputy Fire Marshal. The Deputy Chief/Assistant Chief vehicle shall be equipped with radios and emergency response (Code 3) capabilities. The Deputy Fire Marshal shall be provided a vehicle consistent with those assigned to Fire Inspectors.
City of Modesto employees are authorized to operate City of Turlock fire apparatus, and City of Turlock personnel are authorized to operate City of Modesto fire apparatus, as necessary in the performance of their duties. The City of Turlock shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with City of Turlock vehicles and apparatus, including maintenance, repair, and normal wear and tear.
4.4 Maintenance of Supplies. The City of Turlock will continue to provide consumable supplies relevant to Fire Prevention and public outreach or education. Workstations will also be provided for the Deputy Chief, Deputy Fire Marshal.
ARTICLE V
ANNUAL FIXED FEE FOR FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
5.1 Annual Fixed Fee for Services. City of Turlock agrees to pay City of Modesto for all services provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in the amounts and times as set forth in Exhibit A and this Article.
A. The Fee Payment Schedule as set forth in Exhibit A is based upon the five (5) year budget projection describing the total reasonably anticipated costs of providing Fire Administrative Services for each Fiscal Year or portion thereof. Should the City of Modesto realize fiscal benefits through economies of scale if it contracts with additional agencies for fire administrative services, the fee for service paid by City of Turlock under this Agreement may be revised.
B. On the last day of each month throughout the duration of this Agreement, City of Turlock agrees to remit to City of Modesto payments amounting to 1/12th of the annual fiscal obligation hereunder, pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A.
City of Turlock is responsible to pay the full monthly amounts as each are required pursuant
to Exhibit A.
C. The Fee Payment Schedule and amounts due under this Agreement shall be pro-rated based upon Agreement execution date.
5.2 Delinquent Payments. In the event that City of Turlock fails to pay the entire amount described in Section 5.1.B. above within fifteen (15) calendar days of the due date (“Delinquent Payment”), the amount due shall be subject to the City of Modesto’s policy regarding delinquent payments in effect at the time of the Delinquent Payment.
A. In the event that City of Turlock does not pay the required monthly payment as identified in Section 5.1.B. within thirty (30) calendar days of the due date, the City of Modesto shall provide notice that all Fire Administrative Services may be terminated in thirty (30) calendar days.
B. In the event that City of Turlock does not pay the required monthly payment plus any penalty amounts assessed pursuant to City of Modesto policy at the end of the thirty (30) calendar day notification period give pursuant to Section 5.2.A, the City of Modesto shall have the option to terminate Fire Administrative Services immediately and without further notice.
5.3 Service Level Reductions. If budgetary constraints require service level reductions by any Party, all Parties agree to meet and confer.
ARTICLE VI
PERSONNEL
6.1 Hiring of Employees. At the time of execution of this Agreement, all current full-time Turlock Fire administrative staff will remain employed in their current positions with Turlock Fire Department.
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
7.1 Mutual Indemnification.
A. City of Modesto shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Turlock (including their elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, volunteers, and attorneys as the same may be constituted now and from time to time hereafter) to the extent allowed by law and in proportion to City of Modesto’s fault, against any and all third-party liability for claims, demands, costs, or judgments (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) of any kind including those involving bodily injury, personal injury, death, property damage, or other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses) arising or resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of its own elected or appointed officers, agents, employees, volunteers, or representatives carried out pursuant to the obligations of this
Agreement.
B. City of Turlock shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Modesto (including its elected or appointed officials, employees, agents, volunteers, and attorneys as the same may be constituted now and from time to time hereafter) to the extent allowed by law and in proportion to City of Turlock’s fault, against any and all third-party liability for claims, demands, costs, or judgments (direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) of any kind including those involving bodily injury, personal injury, death, property damage, or other costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses) arising or resulting from their negligent acts or omissions of their own elected or appointed officers, agents, employees, volunteers, or representatives carried out pursuant to the obligations of this Agreement.
7.2 Mutual Indemnification Obligations Survive Termination. As to activities occurring or being carried out in the performance of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement, the obligations created by Agreement Section 7.1 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
7.3 Public Liability and Property Insurance.
A. Each Party shall maintain in effect, at its own cost and expense, the following insurance coverage provided either through a bona fide program of self- insurance, commercial insurance policies, or any combination thereof:
(i) Commercial general liability or public liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate.
(ii) Auto liability insurance including owned, leased, non-owned, and hired automobiles, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate.
(iii) Workers' Compensation in accordance with California Labor Code Section 3700 with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence for employer's liability, for the duration of time that such workers are employed.
B. All insurance required by this Agreement shall:
(i) Be placed: (1) with companies admitted to transact insurance business in the State of California and with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VI or with carriers with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII; or (2) disclosed self-insurance with limits acceptable to the other Party.
(ii) Provide that each Party's insurance is primary and non- contributing insurance to any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the other Party and that the insurance of the other Party shall not be called upon to contribute to a loss covered by a Party's insurance.
C. Each Party shall file certificates of insurance with the other Party evidencing that the required insurance is in effect.
7.4 Workers' Compensation.
A. City of Turlock shall provide the City of Modesto with an endorsement that its Workers’ Compensation insurer waives the right of subrogation against the City of Modesto, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers for all claims on or after the Effective Date of this Agreement during the tenure of said Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Amendments to Agreement. No part of this Agreement shall be altered or amended without the written agreement of the Parties.
8.2 Assignment. The rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement are not assignable and shall not be delegated without the prior written approval of the Parties.
8.3 Dispute Resolution. The Parties recognize that this Agreement cannot represent a complete expression of all issues which may arise during the performance of the Agreement. Accordingly, City of Modesto and City of Turlock agree to meet and confer in good faith over any issue not expressly described herein to the end that City of Turlock will obtain the best Fire Administrative Services possible under the most favorable economic terms and that City of Modesto will be fairly and adequately compensated for the services it provides hereunder.
It is the Parties' intention to avoid the cost of litigation and to resolve any issues that may arise amicably if possible. To that end, the Parties agree to meet within ten (10) business days of a request made by the other Party in writing to discuss the issues and attempt to resolve the dispute. If the dispute is not resolved after that meeting, the Parties agree to mediate the dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of the meeting or as soon thereafter as possible. The mediator will be chosen by mutual agreement of the Parties. The costs of mediation will be borne by the Parties equally. No Party may initiate litigation prior to the conclusion of mediation. In any action brought under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its actual costs and attorney fees pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1717.
8.4 No Waiver. The waiver of any Party of any breach or violation of any provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach or violation of any other provision nor of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or any other provision. The subsequent acceptance by either Party of any monies that become due
hereunder shall not be deemed to be a waiver for any preexisting or concurrent breach or violation by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement.
8.5 Parties in Interest. Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, is intended to confer any rights on any persons other than the Parties to it and their representatives, successors, and permitted assignees.
8.6 Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed reasonably and neither for nor against any Party, regardless of the degree to which any Party participated in its drafting. Each of the Parties has received the advice of legal counsel prior to signing this Agreement. Each Party acknowledges no other party or agent or attorney has made a promise, representation, or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, not contained herein concerning the subject matter herein to induce another party to execute this Agreement. The Parties agree no provision or provisions may be subject to any rules of construction based upon any Party being considered the Party “drafting” this Agreement.
When the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa. Whenever a reference is made herein to a particular provision of this Agreement, it means and includes all paragraphs, subparagraphs and subparts thereof, and, whenever a reference is made herein to a particular paragraph or subparagraph, it shall include all subparagraphs and subparts thereof.
8.7 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and are not intended to be used in the construction of this Agreement nor to alter or affect any of its provisions.
8.8 References to Laws. All references in this Agreement to laws shall be understood to include such laws as they may be subsequently amended or re-codified, unless otherwise specifically provided.
8.9 References to Days. All references to days herein are to calendar days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, except as otherwise specifically provided. Unless otherwise required by a specific provision of this Agreement, time hereunder is to be computed excluding the first day and including the last day.
8.10 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and of every part of this Agreement. No extension or variation of this Agreement will operate as a waiver of this provision.
8.11 Severability. If any non-material provision of this Agreement is for any reason deemed to be invalid and unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and such remaining provision shall be enforced as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.
8.12 Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be administered and interpreted under the laws of the State of California. Jurisdiction of litigation arising from this Agreement shall be in that state and the venue shall be in Stanislaus County, California.
8.13 Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the full and entire Agreement between the Parties regarding the matters covered herein.
8.14 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be considered an original.
8.15 Exhibits. The following Exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein:
Exhibit A: Fee Payment Schedule (FY 2026-2027 – FY 2030-2031)
8.16 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed sufficiently given if delivered by hand, electronic mail, or by United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth below or to such other address as may, from time to time, be designated in writing.
To City of Turlock:
Gary Hampton
Turlock City Manager
156 S. Broadway, Ste. 230
Turlock, CA 95380
To City of Modesto:
Joseph Lopez
Modesto City Manager
1010 10th Street
Modesto, CA 95354
8.17 Joint Defense/Common Interest. In the event of a third-party challenge of any type to this Agreement, the Parties agree to jointly defend the validity and implementation of the Agreement.
CITY OF MODESTO, CITY OF TURLOCK,
a municipal corporation a municipal corporation
BY: ______________________________ BY: ______________________________ Christopher Fisher,
Acting City Manager
ATTEST: ATTEST:
(Seal)
BY: _______________________________ BY: ______________________________ DIANE NAYARES-PEREZ, City Clerk NICOLE FIEZ, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY: _______________________________ BY: ______________________________ JOSE M. SANCHEZ, City Attorney KATIE O. LUCCHESI
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Federal ID # _______________________
BY: _______________________________
CHRISTINA D. ALGER
Director of Human Resources (Risk)
BY: ______________________________
Christopher Fisher,
Pursuant to Turlock Municipal Code sections 2-3-
201 and 2-4-407(c), I hereby appoint Shannon
Evans as the Fire Chief of the Turlock Fire
Department.
Acting City Manager
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Modesto, a municipal corporation, has authorized the execution of this Amended and Restated Agreement in duplicate by its City Manager and attestation by its City Clerk under authority of Resolution No. _____, adopted by the Council of the City of Modesto on the day of ________, and the City of Turlock has caused this Amended and Restated Agreement to be duly executed in duplicate as of the Effective Date.
EXHIBIT A
FEE SCHEDULE
Term: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31
July $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 August $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 September $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 October $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 November $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 December $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 January $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 February $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 March $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 April $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 May $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 June $33,975.50 $36,876.92 $38,691.45 $40,609.47 $42,636.92 Total $407,706.00 $442,523.04
$464,297.40 $487,313.64 $511.643.04
OPTIONAL SERVICES
Fire Marshal Oversight and Deputy Fire Marshal Support
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31
July $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 August $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 September $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 October $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 November $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 December $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 January $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 February $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 March $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 April $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 May $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17 June $16,163.37 $17,076.03 $18,036.97 $19,053.61 $20,129.17
Emergency Medical Services Oversight
FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31
July $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 August $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 September $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 October $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 November $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 December $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 January $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 February $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 March $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 April $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 May $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52 June $9,461.96 $9,988.81 $10,558.59 $11,148.13 $11,771.52