Sparks City Council Meeting 8/26/2013 2:00:00 PM
Monday, August 26, 2013 2:00 PMCity Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 745 Fourth St, Sparks, NV
Consent Items: 5.3
Title: Consideration and possible approval of the annual operating plan (AOP) between the Sparks Fire Department and the Reno Fire Department.
Petitioner/Presenter: Fire Chief Andy Flock/Fire Chief Andy Flock
Recommendation: The recommendation is for Council to approve the proposed annual operating plan between the Sparks Fire Department and the Reno Fire Department.
Financial Impact: None
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: The annual operating plans provide an opportunity to update information in regards to agency contacts, reimbursement rates, radio frequencies or policy and procedural changes that may have occurred during the past year.
Background: The Sparks Fire Department maintains cooperative agreements with local, state, and federal fire agencies to provide resources to assist each other with emergencies that exceed the capabilities of a single agency. The annual operating plans are part of these agreements and are subject to an annual review if warranted. If approved by the Council, the changes outlined in the annual operating plans will take effect immediately and be will continue until the next review period.
Analysis: The annual operating plans provide an opportunity to review the cooperative agreements and reaffirm or update information, as needed, in regards to agency contacts, reimbursement rates, radio frequencies or policy and procedural changes that may have occurred during the past year. The annual operating plans do not change the negotiated terms of the cooperative agreement.
Alternatives: 1)Council can choose to not approve the annual operating plan between the Sparks Fire Department and the Reno Fire Department. 2)Council can accept the recommended motion.
Recommended Motion: Move to approve the proposed annual operating plan between the Sparks Fire Department and the Reno Fire Department.
Attached Files:
fire op plan 2013.pdf