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515 Little: Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 (651) 766-4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 www„ci.little-ciinada,mn,us MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kcis and Members of the City Council FROM: Joel flanson, City Administrator DATE: January 8, 2015 RE: 2015 Fire Contract Renewal MAYOR John 1(eis COUNCIL Rick Montour Michael McCiraw Tom Fischer Christian Torkelson ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson Attached is the proposed contract with the Little Canada Fire Department for 2014. The Fire Department has not formally approved this document as of this date but they have conducted a preliminary review. Here are the key changes to the document: • Revised quarterly payments to approved 2015 budget ($335,854). Note: This payment does not include the contingency amount reflected in their budget request which is how this had been handled in previous years. Provides for quarterly payments on behalf of the relief association versus annual payments in previous contracts. (This was requested in the discussions ofthe new funding plan.) • Vehicle numbers were changed to reflect their current numbering system. O Removed the provision related to the Duty Crew program being of a "trial nature", In the Fire Department's review of this document, the again expressed concern that the contract language in Provision #9 "requires" them to contribute 50% of their charitable gaming profits (less the 10% city tax). While they agree their intent is to make that contribution, they did not feel this should he part of the contract language. (It has been included in the contract document starting in 2013.) 'they would prefer the language give them the flexibility to not contribute if certain projects arise that they could help fund with this money. At this point in time, we will leave the language as is, but they would like to discuss it with us further in their annual review this spring to see if some changes are possible. Staff recommends approval of the contract as presented. ee: LCFD