ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: Fire Item No: C14
Prepared by: Joshua Sino Cruz, Management Analyst Meeting Date: August 11, 2026 Approved by:
Gerard Washington, Fire Chief
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar S
UBJECT: FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VISTA AND THE VISTA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
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COMMENDATION: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026- , approving a facility use agreement with the Vista Fire Protection District.
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RRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Public Safety
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RIOR ACTION: On December 13, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution 2022- 188, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0).
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ATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Construction of Fire Station No. 3 has been completed. As considered during the planning and construction of the facility, the proposed Facility Use Agreement formalizes the Vista Fire Protection District's (District) use of designated office space within the station, shared access to common areas, and use of meeting space at the Vista Civic Center for District Board meetings.
The agr
eement confirms City ownership of the facility while establishing the terms and responsibilities for occupancy, maintenance, utilities, access, insurance, and other operational matters. The District will pay an annual occupancy fee of $1.00, with the remaining terms recognizing the mutual operational efficiencies and public benefit associated with the continued partnership between the City and the District.
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pproval of the agreement will provide a clear framework for the District's long-term occupancy and use of the facility while supporting the ongoing delivery of regional fire and emergency services.
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SCAL IMPACT: The District will pay the City an annual occupancy fee of $1.00 in accordance with the Facility Use Agreement. The City will continue to be responsible for facility maintenance and operating costs as provided in the agreement. These costs are anticipated and can be accommodated within existing operating budgets.
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2026 - , approving a facility use agreement with the Vista Fire Protection District
2. Facility Use Agreement between the City of Vista and the Vista Fire Protection District AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-131. Vote: 5-0