MOUNT CHARLESTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jorge Gonzalez, Fire Chief |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement between Mount Charleston Fire Protection District and USDI, Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District for wildland fire management services pursuant to Chapter 277.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2900.000 |
Fund Name: |
MCF Dist. Fund |
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Fund Center: |
1200320000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
N/A |
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Description: |
N/A |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation in the wildland fire management (prevention, detection and suppression of wildland fires) and in all-hazard emergency support function activities as requested and authorized within the respective territorial limits pursuant to Chapter 277.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. The exchange of personnel, equipment, facilities, aircraft, supplies, services, and funds among the agencies is outlined. Further, the Agreement includes mutual aid and reimbursable assistance.
It is to the mutual advantage and benefit of the Mount Charleston Fire Protection District and the Bureau of Land Management to provide for cooperation in the wildland fire management (prevention, detection and suppression of wildland fires) and in all-hazard emergency support function activities as requested and authorized within the respective territorial limits pursuant to NRS Chapter 277.180.
The agreement will commence from the date of acceptance and is effective for five (5) years from that date and can be terminated by either party by providing ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
The District Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form.