MEETING DATE:
MAY 12, 2026
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 2026-379 - APPROVAL OF THE SAN MARCOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 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 of the San Marcos Fire Protection District Board of Directors 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
Executive Summary
The San Marcos Fire Protection District (San Marcos FPD) 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. In addition, adoption of a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan detailing the planned use of FMF revenue 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 FPD 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 FPD 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. Based on a Nexus study, FMF Program updates were completed and approved by the County Board of Supervisors on May 23, 2023, and are effective beginning July 24, 2023. Following the FM...
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