Title:
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Proposed Budget for the Sacramento Fire Department
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File ID: 2019-00584
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Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Receive and consider for final budget adoption.
Contact: Gary Loesch, Fire Chief, (916) 808-1601, Fire Department
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Presenter: Gary Loesch, Fire Chief, (916) 808-1601, Fire Department
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Measure U Update
3-Department Budget
4-Fire Department Staffing
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The FY2019/20 Proposed Budget (Budget) for the Sacramento Fire Department totals $122.7 million and funds 711.50 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions (643 sworn, 57 Civilian and 11.5 Non-Career recruits) and includes the following budget adjustments:
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Equipment - Funding of $2.4 million is included in the 2019-2024 CIP to support purchase of medical equipment for use in ALS services. Funding of $1.75 million is supported by the intergovernmental transfer (IGT) revenues.
Measure U - The Department Measure U budget includes $18.3 million, funding 114.5 FTE positions. This funding allows the Department to fully restore staffing levels prior to the recession and provides the resources necessary to maintain all previously browned-out fire companies, and the retention of the 27.0 FTE positions added with the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funds. Additionally, Measure U will allow the Department to add civilian resources for professional standards/discipline, public information and logistics to more effectively utilize sworn personnel.
Post-Budget Release Changes - The Proposed Budget included the elimination of a Support Services Manager FTE and Staff Aide FTE and the addition of two Administrative Officers. The City will be pursuing a citywide review of administrative classifications, as such, it is recommended that these changes not be implemented.
Policy Considerations: This report is consistent with Council’s direction and adopted budget principles to use one-time resources strategically, maintain a fiscally sustainable balanced budget, and keep the Council informed on the fiscal condition of the City. The Budget includes funding to address initiatives that will provide or enhance services and programs for the residents of Sacramento, as well as provide the opportunity to implement efficiencies and address critical needs.
Economic Impacts: None
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed activity is not a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines as it is a continuing administrative or maintenance activity and is not subject to the provisions of CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)).
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: The Budget was presented to the Budget and Audit Committee on April 30, 2019.
Rationale for Recommendation: The actions recommended in this report address the funding necessary to implement the City’s financial plan for FY2019/20.
Financial Considerations: Detailed information on the FY2019/20 Fire Department Budget are included in Attachments 3 and 4.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.