Subject:
Title
Resolution Re: Adoption of a Schedule of Rates and Charges for Hazardous Materials Special Operations Team, Standby Response, Fire Prevention and Inspection Rates.
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Fiscal Impact:
No rate changes are proposed for Hazardous Material Response, Fire Prevention and Inspection Services. Adjustments to the Standby Response Fees shall reflect the most current edition of the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rate and labor rates defined by the IAFF collective bargaining agreements.
Dept/Office:
Public Safety Group: Fire Rescue Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the Annual Hazardous Materials Special Operation Team Schedule of Rates, Standby Response Rates, and the Fire Prevention and Inspection Special Rates for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2022.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The proposed Schedule of Rates and Charges for the annual Hazardous Materials Response, Fire Prevention and Inspection rates for FY 2022-2023 remain unchanged from the prior fiscal year. The proposed adjusted Schedule of Rates and Charges for Standby Response Rates are requested to reflect the most current rate schedule established by the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates and labor rates as defined by the IAFF collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
The rates and charges as recommended in the Resolution are projected to provide the following revenues:
|
Hazardous Material Special Operations Charges |
$6,176 |
|
Standby Response |
$5,211 |
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Fire Prevention & Inspection Charges |
$1,164,815 |
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please forward fully executed resolution to the Fire Rescue Department, Attn: Pamela Barrett, with a copy to the County Attorney’s Office.