Item Number: 12
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: May 21, 2024
Submitted By:
William Racowschi, Fire Chief
Subject:
Budget Amendment for Strike Team Deployment - Cartago Fire Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-040 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget appropriating additional revenue in the amount of $7,034.15 and expenses in the amount of $4,030.71 for the strike team deployment to the Cartago Fire.
Fiscal Impact:
The recommended action will result in an additional revenue of $7,034.15 to account no. 1002010-47231-96113 – Reimbursements, and the additional expenses of $4,030.71 to the following accounts:
Account Name Account Code Amount Adjusted
Full Time Wages 1002010-51100-96113 $3,351.56
Full Time Fringe 1002010-51200-96113 $588.52
Payroll Taxes 1002010-51300-96113 $40.21
Supplies 1002010-52110-96113 $50.42
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal B. Public Safety – Implement public safety strategies to support a thriving and growing community.
Background:
Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Fire Assistance Agreement, our fire personnel may get deployment orders, known as strike teams, to assist other regions. The response of fire and rescue personnel and resources, through the Mutual Aid System, includes responses to major fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, 3 5
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hazardous materials, and other disasters. When a strike team is deployed, the State reimburses the City for all costs incurred during the deployment.
Discussion:
The Fire Department received orders on April 3, 2024, to assist the Cartago Fire. A strike team consisting of a captain, engineer, and firefighter/paramedic deployed to Cartago, Ca, located in Inyo County, on April 4, 2024 in CalOES Engine 6315 and returned the following day. The deployment was for a total of 34.50 hours. The expenses incurred by the City during this deployment included personnel time and meals, for a total of $4,030.71. The reimbursement that will be received is at a higher rate due to the State’s pay rate being higher for both the personnel wages and the meals, and the administrative surcharge rate of ten percent. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 24-040 amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget to reflect the expenses made during the Cartago Fire and the reimbursement from the State once received.
Staff is available to answer questions the Council may have.
Attachments: A. Resolution No. 24-040
B. CalOES Reimbursement Invoice