MEETING DATE:
JUNE 11, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2024-372 - APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FIRE MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF A FIVE-YEAR FIRE MITIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution authorizing continued participation in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee Program and approving the Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan to utilize Fire Mitigation Fee Program revenue.
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Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Planning for the Future
Dynamic and Responsive Service Delivery
Executive Summary
The San Marcos Fire Protection District has participated in the San Diego County Fire Mitigation Fee (FMF) Program under County Ordinance No. 7066 since January 31, 1986. Approval to participate in the FMF Program is required annually. The previous Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan was completed and with that, approval of the Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan is required.
Discussion
The San Diego County FMF Program was established by the County to provide funding to fire protection and emergency medical services in unincorporated communities. The San Marcos Fire Protection District participates in the FMF Program as it serves portions of unincorporated County area. The unincorporated County area covers approximately nine (9) square miles with a population of approximately 10,000.
Within the San Marcos Fire Protection District the County of San Diego collects 100% of the ceiling amount of the Fire Mitigation Fees on the Fire District's behalf from building permit applications. The Fire Mitigation Fee Review Committee provides oversight of the program and submits their recommendations regarding fee adjustments to the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors for review and approval. The approved fiscal year 2024-25 Fire Mitigation Fee rates are determined by land use and are detailed below:
FIRE AGENCY
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