REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: David A. Segura, Fire Chief
Subject:
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Approve additional appropriation of $150,000 for professional Fire Prevention inspection, plan check, and environmental engineering services, and increase professional services authority accordingly
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Statement of Issue:
The Fire Department requires professional fire prevention inspection, plan check, and environmental engineering services on an as-needed basis. These professional services are critical to making sure development related and inspection services are provided to the community in a timely manner. The Department requests an additional appropriation of $150,000 for these services.
Financial Impact:
The FY 2019/20 budget for professional services under 10065201.69365 is currently $100,000 so an additional allocation of $150,000 is requested. The recommended action is primarily cost-neutral since a major portion of these expenditures are reimbursed by developers and also offset by revenues generated from inspection and plan review services.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve an additional appropriation of $150,000 for Fire Prevention inspection, plan check and environmental engineering services as these expenditures are primarily cost-neutral and generally offset by reimbursements from developers and revenues generated from inspection and plan review services; and,
B) Increase the Fire Department's professional services authority by $150,000 to ensure compliance with Administration Regulation No. 228.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the additional appropriation and provide staff with alternative direction.
Analysis:
The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for enforcing local, state, and federal codes in order to reduce the loss of life and property from preventable fires and other emergencies. These responsibilities are achie...
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