El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
• Agency Response
Board of Supervisors County of El Dorado John Hidahl*
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
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The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. AB 8 did not account for future fire district demographic changes. It also did not account
Related Recommendations (1)
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The Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with LAFCO and elected fire protection district board members, should continue to explore options and models for County-wide fire service sustainability. The recommendation has been implemented, and will continue to be implemented. The Chief Administrative Office and the Board of Supervisors ad hoc committee on fire and emergency medical services have met with fire district board members and chiefs to encourage exploration of options for sustainability. CAO staff is in communication with the districts and is available to assist with formulation of proposals for district reorganization or other ideas for long-term sustainability. The Board of Supervisors should solicit assistance from the State to develop a solution to
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for the additional financial burden of using salaried firefighters in lieu of volunteers in rural fire districts. The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. There are significant on-going discussions regarding County fire services sustainability
Related Recommendations (1)
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this issue. <i>The recommendation will be implemented within the next three months.</i> The County participates with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) in monitoring fire service and sustainability issues, and in advocating for fire services funding through the State Budget. Within the coming weeks, County staff will bring a recommendation before the Board of Supervisors to approve sending a letter to State representatives, as well as CSAC and RCRC, requesting assistance with addressing the fire sustainability issue. 19-1039 A 3 of 3
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encouraged by the County Board of Supervisors and LAFCO. The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. There is significant interest among elected County Fire Protection District Board
No recommendations for this finding
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members to address and identify solutions to fire services sustainability in the County. The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. Meaningful change to fire service sustainability in the County is challenging and will
No recommendations for this finding
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require continued and open dialog among fire professionals, elected fire board members, the Board of Supervisors and other County officials. The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. 19-1039 A 2 of 3
No recommendations for this finding
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