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E. Equipment, Facilities, and Funding. The agreement details how equipment, facilities, and <br />departmental funds will be managed and allocated among members. <br />F. Leadership. The department will be led by a Fire Chief appointed by the Board. The current <br />LLFD Chief will serve as the initial interim chief during the transition. <br />G. Financial Contributions. Each member city will contribute its allocated share of the total <br />budget (operating and capital expenses) based on the following formula: 1/3 Property Value, 1/3 <br />Population, 1/3 Call Volume. <br />H. Budgeting and Planning. The department will prepare an annual operating budget and a <br />capital improvement plan, both subject to Board approval and subsequent approval by the member <br />cities. <br />I. Membership Changes. The JPA specifies procedures for adding new members and for <br />communities to become contract cities served by the department. <br />J. Implementation Tasks. The agreement outlines the key steps and milestones required to ensure <br />the department is fully operational by the established start date. <br />4. Cost: <br />A. The Operating Budget and Capital costs for 2026 will need to be approved by the Board and <br />the cities during their final budget approvals in December. The estimated operating budget cost <br />for Orono fire services is $947,400. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allocation for Orono fire <br />capital is estimated at $410,000. <br />B. In the JPA, Orono agrees to provide Long Lake $50,000 per year for 5 years with the intent of <br />offsetting their fire capital expenditures. This brings Orono's fire capital improvement allocation to <br />a total of $460,000. <br />Funding: <br />Funding for fire services is provided through property tax levy. <br />6. Staff Recommendation: <br />I recommend adoption of the JPA, approval of leases, and appointment of members. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Move to <br />1) Adopt resolution 7632 approving the Joint Powers Agreement establishing the Shoreline Fire <br />Department, and approving the lease agreements. <br />2) Adopt resolution 7633 appointing representatives to the Shoreline Fire Department Board, Operating <br />Committee, and Fiscal Agent Role. <br />Exhibits <br />A. Resolution 7632 - Shoreline Fire Agreements <br />B. Agreement - Shoreline Fire <br />C. Shoreline Fire Department Station 1 Lease <br />D. Shoreline Fire Department Station 2 Lease <br />E. Resolution 7633 - Shoreline Fire Appointments <br />37 <br />