REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 7, 2017
FROM: KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
Fire Department
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - 36th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No 2017-165 appropriating $125,000 to fund the City’s reimbursable fire training program with Fresno City College (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council approve the 36th amendment of the AAR establishing appropriations in the amount of $125,000 for Fiscal Year 2018 in accordance with the joint reimbursable training program contract between the Fresno City Fire Department and Fresno City College.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fresno Fire Department provides certain facilities and instruction personnel in accordance with the joint training program. Fresno City College receives funding from the State through a state apportionment program and reimburses the Fresno Fire Department for said services and use of facilities. The Fire Department received $159,400 in program revenue in Fiscal Year 2018.
BACKGROUND
On June 23, 2016 (ID16-715), City Council approved a 2- year joint instructional training contract between the City of Fresno Fire Department and Fresno City College. Under the terms of the contract, the Fresno Fire Department provides certain training facilities, provides expert instructors, and assists the college in ensuring training standards are met for student participants.
For each participant training hour, Fresno Fire Department is reimbursed at a rate of $3.50 from Fresno City College through a state apportionment program. As a result instruction provided, the Fresno Fire Department received $159,400 in revenue in Fiscal Year 2018. $125,000 of this revenue is now available for appropriating in Fiscal Year 2018 for ongoing fire and public safety related programs associated with this two-year contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This resolution is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable because this item does not include a bid or an award of a construction contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no net General Fund impact. Revenues provided by the contract with Fresno City College offset associated costs incurred by the Fresno Fire Department.
ATTACHMENT:
36TH Amendment to AAR No. 2017-165