Agenda Date: 04/17/2018
Subject:
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An ordinance on second reading regarding the proposed Pre-Inclusion Agreement with South Metro Fire Rescue for fire and emergency medical services commencing January 1, 2019
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Presented By:
Steve Kemp, City Attorney
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION:
Does city council approve the proposed Pre-Inclusion Agreement with South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) for fire and emergency medical services commencing January 1, 2019?
BACKGROUND:
The members of the Littleton Fire Rescue partnership (Highlands Ranch Metro District and the Littleton Fire Protection District) provided notice that they will leave the Intergovernmental Agreement effective December 31, 2018. At that time, fire and emergency medical services (hereinafter, "Fire Services") will significantly change within the City of Littleton.
As a result, the city commenced negotiations with the Fire Authority operated by SMFR (hereinafter, "SMFR") regarding the inclusion of the City of Littleton into the district. The city manager established a negotiation team to represent the city in the discussions with SMFR. The team included Deputy City Manager Randy Young, Fire Chief Chris Armstrong (operations), Finance Director Tiffany Hooten (financial issues), Acting Human Resources Director Julie Lanier (personnel), and City Attorney Steve Kemp (legal).
Attached is the proposed Pre-Inclusion Agreement with SMFR. This agreement establishes the framework for the inclusion of the city into SMFR. The agreement additionally establishes the provision of fire service by an authority on behalf of SMFR should the voters of the city reject inclusion into SMFR. There is a redlined draft showing the major issues addressed since the February 27, 2018 study session and the revised version.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
There are fundamental principles that are the basis of the Pre-Inclusion Agreement. First, SMFR and the city will serve the same citizens and taxpayers with the intent that any additional c...
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