TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of One-Time Funding Agreement with Covelo Fire Protection District in the Amount of $66,000, to Support Basic Life Support Services in the More Rural Areas of Mendocino County, Effective Upon Full Execution through June 30, 2026
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve one-time funding Agreement with Covelo Fire Protection District in the amount of $66,000, to support Basic Life Support services in the more rural areas of Mendocino County, effective upon full execution through June 30, 2026; authorize the Chief Executive Officer or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
May 6, 2025, Item 4c), the Board of Supervisors approved the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, which included a discussion of one-time funding in the amount of $66,000 for Fire and Medical Emergency Services for Ambulance Contracts with Anderson Valley Community Services District, Long Valley Fire Protection District, and Covelo Fire Protection District.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Since Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15, the County of Mendocino has set aside one-time funds for Fire and Medical Emergency Services to vulnerable and underserved communities in Mendocino County, to sustain and enhance emergency medical services.
The proposed one-time funding Agreement with Covelo Fire Protection District outlines Basic Life Support (BLS) services expectations for FY 2025-26, including provisions of the following:
1. Monthly reports exhibiting BLS staffing supported with project funds.
2. Quarterly reports, including financial, describing specific BLS enhancements that have been achieved within the system.
3. Lists o...
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