NORTHWEST FIRE DISTRICT

 

Our Mission is to Save Lives, Protect Property, and Care for Our Community

 

PHONE: (520) 887-1010     FAX: (520) 887-1034      NWFDAZ.gov

 

 

 

GOVERNING BOARD

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 

Northwest Fire District Administration Building

13535 North Marana Main Street

Marana, Arizona

 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

 6:00 PM

 

 

The Northwest Fire District Governing Board will meet in Public Session for a Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the Administration Building located at 13535 North Marana Main St., Marana, AZ.  The public will have physical access to the meeting space 30 minutes prior to the meeting start time.

 

The following topics will be subject to Governing Board consideration, discussion, approval, or other action. All items on the agenda are set for possible action.

 

The order of the Agenda may be changed by order of the Board.

 

1.

Call to Order / Roll Call / Affirmation of Quorum

 

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.

Presentation of Awards

 

4.

Public Forum

 

Speakers are limited to a three-minute oral presentation and may submit written comments of any length for Governing Board files. Those wishing to address the Governing Board should complete a Citizen Information Card prior to the meeting being called to order. The Governing Board is required under law to accept any materials presented. At the conclusion of the public forum, individual Board Members may respond to criticism made by those individuals who have addressed the Governing Board and may ask staff to review a matter and place it on a future agenda. However, Board Members may not discuss or take action on a matter raised during a call to the public, that is not already on the agenda, and are not obligated to comment upon materials or presentations made by the public.

 

5.

Consent Agenda

 

The Consent Agenda contains items which might require action by the Board, but which are generally routine items not requiring Board discussion. Usually, a single motion will approve all items on the Consent Agenda, including any resolutions. However, a Board Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda, and that item will be discussed and voted upon separately.

 

 

                 Approval of Consent Agenda

 

A.

Approval of the Minutes of the May 23, 2023, Regular Governing Board Meeting, Including the Executive Session

 

B.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-028 Ordering the Meza/Sandoval Annexation, Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 48-262(I); the Annexation Area is Located at 11455 W Amole Circle (Parcel 217-30-0070) and is South of Cochie Canyon Trail and East of Interstate 10 in Marana, Pima County, Arizona

 

C.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-029 Ordering the James Meza Annexation, Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 48-262(I); the Annexation Area is Located at 11447 W Amole Circle (Parcel 217-30-0080) and is South of Cochie Canyon Trail and East of Interstate 10 in Marana, Pima County, Arizona

 

D.

Approval to Amend Contract for Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 20-07-C24 Regarding Annual Physical Exams

 

E.

Approval of the Annual Tyler Technologies Maintenance Renewal in the Amount of $46,863.82 for Various Administrative and Management Software

 

F.

Approval of the Hexagon Annual Maintenance Renewal in the Amount of $46,140.35 for Mobile Dispatch Software

 

G.

Approval of the Purchase of the Lexipol Fire & EMS Learning Platform in the Amount of $20,691 for Training Software

 

H.

Approval of a Three-Year Agreement with Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the Amount of $92,176.20 Over Three Years for Geographic Information Software

 

I.

Approval of Contract Services Between Northwest Fire District and James Grasham for the Purpose of Grant Related Services

 

J.

Approval of Northwest Fire District (NWFD) Becoming a Participating Employer in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Retirement Savings 457(b) Plan and Appointing the Business Services Director as NWFD’s Authorized Representative

 

K.

Approval of Policies Chapter 5, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Chapter 12, Finance

 

L.

Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pension Funding Policy, as Presented

 

6.

Fire Chief's Report

 

This is a summary of the activities of the Fire Chief and Administrative Staff concerning each of the District’s Divisions including: Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Administrative Services, Finance, Human Resources, Special Projects, Logistics, Prevention and Safety Division and Wild Land Fire Fighting; the report might also include Administrative Activities in Annexations, Intergovernmental Relations, Community Assistance Programs, Fleet and Equipment, Labor and Management Relations, District Revenues and Expenditures, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Status of Construction Projects, Status of Facilities, Public Outreach and Training.

 

A.

Fire Chief's Board Report

 

B.

Essential Services Board Report

 

C.

Operational Services Board Report

 

D.

Human Resource Services Board Report

 

E.

Administration Services Board Report

 

7.

Financial Reports

 

This report is a summary of the District’s Financial Status including: Monthly Board Financial Report, Monthly Disbursements Report, Revenue and Expenditure Reports, Real Estate Tax Revenue Spreadsheets, Monthly Bond Report and Arizona State Land Billing and Payment Reports. The Board will be asked to approve the District’s Monthly Disbursements Report.

 

A.

Financial Reports

 

8.

Business

 

A.

Discussion and Possible Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-027 Approving and Adopting the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, in the Amount of $86,800,687; A Public Hearing Will Be Held on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and Related Items and Programs; All Aspects and Elements of the District’s Budget May be Discussed and Acted Upon, Including All Expenditures, Revenues, and Carryover Funds from 2022-2023; This May Include Discussion on the Estimated Tax Rate for District Property Owners

 

B.

Discussion and Possible Action Approving the Fifth Amended Employment Agreement with the Fire Chief, Norman K. "Brad" Bradley, III

 

9.

Future Agenda Items

 

A Governing Board Member May Bring Forth General Topics for a Future Meeting Agenda. The Governing Board May Not Discuss, Deliberate or Take Any Action on the Topics Presented, Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 (H).

 

10.

Adjournment

 

 

Two Board Briefing Books containing material related to the Board Meeting are available for public review the day before and the day of the Board Meeting during office hours at the Administration Building located at 13535 N. Marana Main Street, Marana, Arizona 85653 – (520) 887-1010. The two Board Briefing Books are also available for public review at the Board Meetings. 

 

The Northwest Fire District Board may vote to go into Executive Session on any agenda item pursuant to ARS §38-431.03 (A)(3) for discussion and consultation for legal advice with the Fire District Attorney on the matter(s) as set forth in the agenda item. Pursuant to Board Policy, from time to time, it might be necessary for a Board Member to attend a Board meeting via speakerphone.

 

The Northwest Fire District Administration Building is accessible to persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those persons with special needs, such as large-type face print or other reasonable accommodations, may request those through Heather Robey, by calling 887-1010, ext. 2929, before the meeting.

 

Posted 06/23/23