Subject:
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Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, the Lealman Special Fire Control District, and the City of Oldsmar.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, an independent special fire district “Contractor,” the Lealman Special Fire Control District, an independent special fire district “Contractor,” and the City of Oldsmar, “Contractor.”
• The Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement enhances the County’s wildland firefighting response within the Brooker Creek Preserve and Fort DeSoto Park.
• The Agreement supports the departments’ ability to procure training, equipment, firefighting foam, and miscellaneous items to ensure preparedness. Contractors are responsible for furnishing, maintenance, equipment, supplies, repairs, spare parts, replacement vehicles, and fuel.
• Contractor shall review funds spent on enhancing wildland firefighting preparedness and response, including equipment maintenance, risk reduction, training, and related supplies.
• The term of this agreement shall commence on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030, and may be extended for an additional five (5) year period.
• Starting October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Annual Compensation will adjust by the Municipal Cost Index’s percentage increase (up to 5.0%) as of March of each year for the most recent twelve (12) months.
• In FY26 each agency will receive $16,000.00. Each year thereafter, the increase will be capped at 5.0% which equates to the following amounts:
o FY27: $16,800.00
o FY28: $17,640.00
o FY29: $18,522.00
o FY30: $19,448.10
• The total not to exceed amount for each contractor over the term of this agreement is $88,450.10.
• Funding of $48,000.00 is included in the Fire Regional Services (General Fund) in the FY26 Proposed Budget request.
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Strategic Priorities:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The County and the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, the Lealman Special Fire Control District, and the City of Oldsmar wish to enter into the Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement for a five-year term ending on September 30, 2030, with the option of a five-year extension.
Background/Explanation:
The Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement enhances the County’s wildland firefighting response. The provisions of the Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement support Brooker Creek Preserve, Fort DeSoto Park, and the departments’ ability to procure training, equipment, foam, and miscellaneous items to ensure preparedness. Contractors are responsible for furnishing, maintenance, equipment, supplies, repairs, spare parts, replacement vehicles, and fuel.
Contractor shall review funds spent on enhancing wildland firefighting preparedness and response, including equipment maintenance, risk reduction, training, and related supplies.
The departments will respond with firefighting apparatus and personnel to the scene of a wildland fire. The departments will be trained and equipped to mitigate all hazards.
The County’s role is to assist with the development of operations and mobilization plans and to mitigate the wildland fire risk.
The term of this agreement shall commence on October 1, 2025, and end on September 30, 2030, and may be extended for an additional five (5) year period.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding of $48,000.00 is included in the Fire Regional Services (General Fund) in the FY25-26 Budget Request.
FY27 will require funding not to exceed $50,400.00, FY27 will require funding not to exceed $52,920.00, FY28 will require not to exceed funding of $55,566.00 and FY29 will require not to exceed funding of $58,344.30 from the Fire Regional Services appropriation within the General Fund for each year of the extension.
Starting October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Annual Compensation will adjust by the Municipal Cost Index’s percentage increase (up to 5%) as of March of each year for the most recent twelve (12) months.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this updated agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District
Lealman Special Fire Control District
City of Oldsmar
Attachments:
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement FINAL - East Lake
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement FINAL - Lealman
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement FINAL - Oldsmar
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement Markup - East Lake
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement Markup - Lealman
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement Markup - Oldsmar
Amendment 1 Wildland Fire Protection Services - East Lake
Amendment 1 Wildland Fire Protection Services - Lealman
Amendment 1 Wildland Fire Protection Services - Oldsmar
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement - East Lake 10-1-15
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement - Lealman 10-1-15
Wildland Fire Protection Services Agreement - Oldsmar 10-1-15