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:
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FIRE AGENCY |
MAXIMUM FEE RATE BY LAND USE ($ per square foot) |
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|
RESIDENTIAL |
COMMERCIAL / RETAIL |
HOTEL |
INDUSTRIAL |
MEDICAL |
OFFICE |
AGRICULTURE |
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San Marcos Fire Protection District |
$1.04 |
$0.90 |
$0.48 |
$0.71 |
$1.68 |
$3.38 |
$0.03 |
The Fire Mitigation Fee Ordinance requires an annual resolution from the San Marcos Fire Protection District Board of Directors confirming the Fire District’s participation in the FMF Program. Approval of the Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan is also required based upon completion of any previous projects where mitigation revenue was utilized.
In fiscal year 1999-00, the San Marcos Fire Protection District was granted approval to purchase two (2) Type I Engines, one (1) computer, one (1) printer, and one (1) copy machine. These expenditures totaled $925,631. Since then, the Fire District has been applying its mitigation revenues to reimburse the Fire District for these costs. As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2023-24, all original purchase costs have been repaid. With the completion of the fiscal year 1999-00 project, the San Marcos Fire Protection District implemented the new Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan approved by Resolution No. 2023-366.
The San Marcos Fire Protection District’s new Five-Year Fire Mitigation Capital Improvement Plan will save the mitigation revenue for the future purchase of one (1) Type I Fire Engine and associated equipment, an approximate total cost of $1,100,000. The Five-Year Fire Mitigation Program Capital Improvement Plan and San Marcos Fire Protection District map are included as Attachment A.
Historically, calls for service within the San Marcos Fire Protection District area account for approximately 15% of the total call volume of the San Marcos Fire Department. Therefore, the Capital Improvement Plan will utilize mitigation revenue to offset 15% of the cost of a future Type I Fire Engine to serve future development within the San Marcos Fire Protection District, an estimated $165,000.
Environmental Review
Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact
The fiscal year 2024-25 revenue from the FMF Program has been budgeted in the Fiscal year 2024-25 Operations & Maintenance Budget.
Attachment(s)
Attachment A - Five-Year Fire Mitigation Program Capital Improvement Plan and San Marcos Fire Protection District map
Resolution No. 2024-372
Prepared by: Heather Todd, Fire/EMS Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Heather Todd, Fire/EMS Administrative Services Manager
Reviewed by: Dan Barron, Fire Chief
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager