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Vote on a request to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Chatham County and the City of Durham for Durham Fire Department to provide Fire and Rescue Services within the former Durham County Fire District and authorize the County Manager, Mr. Dan LaMontagne to execute the agreement
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Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Chatham County and the City of Durham for Durham Fire Department to provide Fire and Rescue Services within the former Durham County Fire District and authorize the County Manager, Mr. Dan LaMontagne to execute the agreement
Introduction & Background: The fire district formerly known as Parkwood, was absorbed by Durham County Fire and Rescue July 1, 2015. The City of Durham submitted a letter in July 31, 2017 accepting the assignment of the Durham County Interlocal Agreement responsibilities for Fire and Rescue Services.
Discussion & Analysis: The Interlocal Agreement between Chatham County and the City of Durham will allow Durham Fire Department to continue to provide Fire and Rescue Services to the area formerly known as “Parkwood”. Without this agreement response times and residential/commercial Insurance Service Office (ISO) ratings would be expected to increase
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: To meet recommendations set forth in the Comprehensive Plan this agreement will improve emergency response. This agreement identifies what services Durham Fire Department is already providing and will continue to provide to the citizens of their fire district.
Budgetary Impact: An annual sum of $350,000.00 is to be paid to the City of Durham, in monthly installments as tax revenues from the fire district are collected. These funds have been allocated in the FY20 Chatham County Budget and shall automatically renew unless the agreement is terminated.
Recommendation: Motion to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Chatham County and the City of Durham