COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - File #: 23-425

• File #: 23-425
• Version: 1
• Type: Public Safety
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 6/30/2023
• In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
• On agenda: 7/18/2023
• Title: SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE - ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES FOR EXPENDITURE CONTRACTS, REVENUE AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, AND TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)

Date	Action By	Action	Result
7/18/2023	BOARD OF SUPERVISORS	took action as recommended, on Consent	Pass

DATE:
July 18, 2023

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TO:
Board of Supervisors

SUBJECT
Title
SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE - ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITIES FOR EXPENDITURE CONTRACTS, REVENUE AGREEMENTS, GRANTS, AND TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT (DISTRICTS: ALL)

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OVERVIEW
Since 2008, the Board has taken significant steps to improve fire protection and emergency medical services in the unincorporated areas of the county. In 2021, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office joined San Diego County Fire (County Fire) to further consolidate and strengthen emergency response in the region. This is a request to authorize several administrative actions that will facilitate additional progress towards improving fire protection and emergency medical services within the San Diego County Fire Protection District (SDCFPD), its partner agencies and the region's prehospital system.

Today's actions will authorize administrative authorities for expenditure contracts and revenue agreements with other agencies to improve fire prevention, fire protection, emergency medical services and operating supplies and equipment. Today's actions will also authorize County Fire to apply for grant funds to improve fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency medical services in the SDCFPD, the region's prehospital system of care, and to reimburse other agencies for all training and certification requirements to provide fire protection and emergency medical services.

RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with Board Policy A-87, Competitive Procurement, approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting to enter into negotiations with Fire Protection Districts, Water Districts, Cities, Joint Powers Agencies/Authorities, recognized Tribal Governments, Hospitals, and other agencies and, subject to successful negotiations and a determination of a fair and reasonable price, award a contract(s) for fire protection, emergency medical services, the pre...