REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILLY P. ALCORN, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve First Amendment to the expert Community Risk Assessment-Standards of Cover (CRR_SOC) and associated Community Risk Assessment (CRR) Plan between AP Triton and City of Fresno contract extending contract date to February 23, 2025 to match the grant’s Period of Performance.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council consider the approval of the First Amendment to the expert CRR_SOC and associated CRR Plan between AP Triton and City of Fresno. The First Amendment asks to modify the Agreement to extend the term of Agreement period to February 23, 2025, to match FEMA’s Period of Performance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In March 2023, the Fire Department submitted a grant application with FP&S in the amount of $98,653 (City Match $4,697.77) to provide funding to conduct and complete a comprehensive and expert Community Risk Analysis (CRA) and Standards of Cover (SOC) document consistent with the recommendations and methodologies from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE). These documents are the foundation that will evaluate the current and future needs of the Fresno Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
On February 22, 2024, the City Council approved the contract between AP Triton and the City of Fresno. The contract was required as part of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) process, a CRA SOC document must be developed and adopted by the agency having jurisdiction. The CRA SOC is a comprehensive study that analyzes the risks facing the City of Fresno and the services provided by the Fresno Fire Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Fresno’s share of costs related to this Amendment is zero.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item is not a project for the purposes of CEQA.
Attachments:
First Amendment
Original AP Triton Contract