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Authorize the Manager to Enter Into an Agreement for the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Service District with Orange County Emergency Services.
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Staff:
Department:
Ryan Campbell
Fire
Overview: Chapel Hill Fire Rescue provides fire and emergency medical response in southern Orange County outside the town boundary. Orange County Emergency Services provides an annual payment to the Town for these services. The previous agreement has expired, and this item authorizes the Town to enter into an additional 6-year agreement for these services.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council authorize the town manager to enter into an agreement with Orange County Emergency Services to provide fire and emergency medical services to the unincorporated area previously identified as the Greater Chapel Hill Fire Service District.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: Orange County collects taxes in this area. The portion of those taxes that are for fire and emergency medical services is batched and sent to the town as an annual payment. These payments average $285,000 per year at the current tax rate depending on the amount of taxes successfully collected.
Attachments:
* Resolution
* Orange County / CHFD Agreement
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ENTRANCE INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE GREATER CHAPEL HILL SERVICE AREA (2024-5-15/R-4)
WHEREAS, The Chapel Hill Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical services to the Greater Chapel Hill Service Area; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Emergency Services collects taxes for this service and disseminates those fund to the Town; and
WHEREAS, Both parties involved require a contract for this practice to continue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorize the town manager to enter into an agreement with Orange County Emergency Services.
This the 15th day of May 2024.
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