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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board, regarding the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District dissolution and annexation of District Area to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, LAFCO Project 2025-01:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 164-2025 accepting the exchange of property tax base and increment for the annexation of all parcels within the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District into the El Dorado County Fire Protection District service area;
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 165-2025 approving a one-time payment of $400,000 to El Dorado County Fire Protection District finding a public benefit will be derived from the payment to cover costs of required studies, founding documents, updated Board of Director and District policies, and Local Agency Formation Commission fees, related to the reorganization of the Diamond Springs-El Dorado and El Dorado County Fire Protection Districts to stabilize and enhance the sustainability of fire protection services to residents and visitors in the Diamond Springs-El Dorado area of the County; and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Transfer Request to increase Contributions to a Non-County Government Agency appropriations by $400,000, using the Fair Market Value Designation contingent upon the receipt of LAFCO’s certificate of completion of the reorganization. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Background
Fire and emergency medical (non-transport) services in El Dorado County are delivered by 12 independent special districts and the City of South Lake Tahoe. Revenues and service levels vary across districts and following the implementation of Proposition 13 in 1978 there have been discussions about how to ensure the fire service in the County is sustainable into the future.
While the County does not have direct responsibility for the provision of fire protection...
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