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 changes are proposed or anticipated for Hazardous Material responses. Marginal increases have been made for Standby Response Fees to reflect the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rate. Fire Rescue projects an overall decrease of fifty percent (50%) or ($5,250) in annual revenue as compared to FY19-20. Fire Prevention and Inspection Charges are anticipated to show a six percent (6%) or ($53,000) decrease in annual revenue. Anticipated revenue losses are directly correlated to the fiscal impact of COVID-19.
Dept/Office:
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, 2020.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The proposed Schedule of Rates and Charges for the Annual Hazardous Materials Special Operation Team Schedule of Rates, and the Fire Prevention and Inspection Special Rates FY 2020-2021 remain unchanged from the prior year. The proposed Schedule of Rates and Charges for Standby Response Rates are requested to reflect the most current rate established by the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates. The rates and charges as recommended in the Resolution are projected to provide revenues as follows:
Hazardous Material Special Operations Charges $2,000
Standby Response $5,250
Fire Prevention & Inspection Charges $837,000
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.