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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Oro Valley Fire Advisory Board - 7/21/1998 \°9 '� !c., . 1VIIl�TUTES , �� ` ORO VALLEY FIl� AI)VISORY BOAIZD ,, ,1�` �� '"_! RECJtJI,AI�1VIE�TING POLICE I�EI'ARTMEI�TT TI�AII�TING ROOM N 11000 I�To L1`� CA1�T�A I�RIVE � �I�URSDAY9 J�Y 21, 199� . CALL TO ORDER: 4:04 P.M. ROLL CAL�: PRESENT: Jan Kvancz, Chair l�on Koslowski,�Iice-Chair J.J.Northarr�,Mernber Fred McCulloch, lVlember _ . Paul Parisi, �ouncil Liaison(late) ABSENT: Hexb Rutt, Member APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED JIJI�T�25, 1998 ,-� , --- �` MOTION: To accept the minutes as read by Ron Koslowski Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW OF ESCG REPORT,DISCUSSION AND/OR COMMENTS FROM EITHER BOARD MEMBERS OR FIRE DEPARTIVIENTS Mr. Koslowski believed that all his questions vvere answered by the Report. Mr. McCulloch's comment was that it was very thorough,very self-explanatory and carried a lot of infor�nation regarding the reasons the recommendations were being rnade. Mr. McCulloch believed it was time to present it to the Council for review and for their decision. Mr.Northam believed the Report provided the necessary information and that the Report was easily read;therefore, he had no questions. Ms. Kvancz believed it to be a much cleaner Report with more detailed information than the first one provided. Chief Wolff said he had quite a few questions. Although he had not been through the entire Report, he saw many things that he had addressed in his communication and that have not been changed so he still had the same problems. He stated he would address them in detail before the committee at the next meeting. The Tovv�n has set a meeting for September 9, 1998 at 7 p.m. with the Consultants,Fire Advisory Boaxd and all Town citizens. , �, ,� . ,- Page 1 of 5 • . �. RESPONSE FROM RURAL METRO ON OUTSTt�NDING QUESTIONS REGARDING � �A�i'28 FIRE � 1VIs. Kvancz stated that the Boaxd was still awaiting a response from Paul Pedersen regarding outstanding questions on the May 28th fire. Although 1VIr. Pedersen had sent a response to 1VIr. Sweet, Ms. Kvanc�stated it was not as detailed as the�oard wanted since it could not be broke down on arrival times;therefore, she did not feel it vvas a good response. 1VIro Paul Pedersen9 s letter was submitted for the l�ecords. � In conjunction, Mr. 1VIcCulloch questioned v�he�her the�oard had printed rates for Rural Metro. To clarif�, Mr. Paul Pedersen from Rural 1Vletro vvas present in the audience and stated the cost was $47.57 for the Subscriber with a 3%increase for Ernergency Responsee IZ.ESPONSE FROlVi CHIE�FRED SHIPIVIAN9 REGAI�ING DERI�IC 1�OOF'S LETTER OF 1VIARCH 11, 1998 1VIso Kvancz read Chief Shipman's letter to those present at the rxieeting. (Chief Shipman9 s letter was submitted for the�Zecord.) Mr. Pedersen stated for the Record that Derric Roof was not an associate of I�ural Metro,he vvas on the alarrr� side of the business over seven(7)years ago and his letter vvas not done on Rural 1Vletro's behalf or request. Ms. Kvancz stated in the best interest of both Fire Departments, which�1VIr. Roof had made allegations against that the Departments should have the opportunity to respond and that is what the Board did. � , RECOMMENDATIONS TO TOV'VN COUNCIL TO ADVERTISE THE UPCUMING ; ��`��-�---=� MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 7:00 WITI3 THE CONSULTANTS TO PRESENT T�IE REPORT Ms. Kvancz stated she spoke with the Town 1Vlanager prior to the meeting. She suggested to him that it might be good if the Town�advertised the upcoming meeting. In a memo Ms. Kvancz wrote on behalf of the Fire Advisory Board, she requested the Town: ❖ send out letters to all homeowner associations to ad�ise them of the upcoming meeting and ask them to insert a notice in their nevvsletters � •'• Notices be sent to the daily newspapers,Ari�ona I�aily Star and the °Tucson Citizen . �'• �Neekly newspapers be advised of this irnportant meeting. . Mr. Parisi stated that he hopes his fellow council rnembers simply address facts. The last meeting when the consultant was present, there was a letter that had been sent out saying Rural Metro would be taken aWay from the citizens of Oro Valley and because of that letter the meeting was like a mob. Mr. Parisi does not want this to be a popularity contest. He stated they have to continue with facts. If there are any discrepancies, Rural Metro can give the Board . factual information as well as Golder Ranch and the Chief of Police to help the Council rnake the necessary decision. The ESCG RepoY-t is available at Town Hall through Kathi Cuvelier and the locations where it can be seen should be advertised. Limited cop�es are available to be revievved at the 1'olice ' � Departrnent reception desk. _�_� , Mr. Koslowski made a motion to proceed. 1VIr. McCulloch seconded it. Page 2 of 5 , � 1. �otio� carried unanimously. Mre Parisi requested permission to ask if anyone eYse had any information, like Chief Wolff who had information from Paradise Valley,to please xnake su.re the Consultants axe given the information so the Report can be added to. - . 1VIr. Pedersen stated when Rural 1Vletro reviewed the�epo�t they had previously submitted to the Town several exceptions. An example given was axi apar�ment complex that the Report said did not have Fire Protection,which Mr. Pedersen said vvas not the case. Rural 1Vletro provided . documentation to the Town for those exceptions to be reviewed and incorporated into the Report. To 1VIr. Pedersen's knowledge that has not happened so they have provided the information arid it would have been nice if that infor�nation could have worked its way into the final Report. Mro Parisi, Mse I�vancz and I�xs I�oslowski stated they have not seen anything through the Boaxd. Mr. 1'edersen stated it vvas also sent to the Consultants pr�or to their � presentation along with three phone calls as follovv-up. 1VIrs Pedersen stated he would send copies to the Town, Chief Wolff and l�Iss I�vancz. 1VIs. Kvancz is to contact the Consultants to ensure it is addressed in their Report. 1VIr. Koslovvski stated there should be no surprises at the presentation. Anyone involved should have everything brought out. Chief VVolff's concerns should be presented and taken care of prior to the meeting—one way or the other—so the ineeting will go a lot smoother. _� r�� `� Chief Wolff stated his concerns have been addressed once at the first draft. Looking at the final '`� . . . �. . . draft,the same concerns are still there. For instance,the Dispatching with Oro Valley Police Department is absolutely impossible due to space and personnel. In the final Report,he sees the same thing, so obviously whatever he said was ignored. 1VIr. Koslowski denied believing that to be true. Mr. Koslowski said they are just recomn�endations; it is what the Consultants would like to see. It would be foolish for them to recomrnend it to stay the way it is because it does not work that way. Their recommendation is to get rnore room or to do whatever is necessary. Chief Wolff hoped they take it in that vein. Another concern he mentioned was the combined Dispatch facilities. To the best of Chief Wolff s knowledge the city has been talking about it for the last five years and will for the next five years. Mr. Pedersen stated the Report xecommendations based on the information in it is misleading to the public. Ms. Kvancz stated it was not misleading in the fact that they qualify it as "down the road". Mr. Pedersen stated if it was qualified that is fair,�but without qualification, it is misleading. Chief Wolff stated the apartment complex is another item that was addressed in his letter. The apartment complex mentioned in the Report as not having fire hydrants was built before Oro Valley was incorporated. This apartment complex, Sunnyslope, was acquired through annexation. 1VIr. Pedersen stated, in reference to the apa.rtrnents, I�ural Metro does revievcr plans in � � conju.nction with the Planning Departmex�t. The irnplication in the Report was that Rural Metro �-�-, f was not doing their jobs Mr. Koslowski su�gested the IVIr. �'edersen give all those concerns to the Fire Boaxd and to Chief Wolff. The Board will call the Consultant and get it rectified.� If the Page 3 of 5 , ` . . � � _ facts in the Re ort are not correct,the need to be chan ed. 1VIs. Kvancz su ested an P �' � gg addendum. � Chief Wolff stated that the Board received his concerns, Ms. Kvancz and Mre Koslovvski stated they did not. Chief Wolff presented a copy of his le�ter dated June 16, 1998 that was addressed to Chuck Sweet in reference to the draft Report and stated that he knew he had sent a copy of it to Ms. Kvancz. 1VIs. I�vancz did not remember receivin� one and did not have it in her fileo Chief Wolff stated that he had hoped the Consultants�rould receive it. � 1VIr. McCulloch stated he found xnany items in the Report that do not shovv preference for one particular Fire Department only advice to the City fo�vvhat is needed for our�rowing comnlunity. As an example,the Town�s o�eratin�under two (2) different Fire Codes. It is up to the Council to make the final decisiono 1VIrv I�riegh stated that the Town of Oro Valley has a Fire Code and has always had one. � Regardless what Rural Metro or Golder IZancl�has,th�°Towri of Oro Valley's Fire Code prevails. Ms. I�vancz stated they are behind the tirnes9 vvhich Mr. Kriegh denied that as they don't always adopt the new Codes that corne out;they are revievved and studied before the Codes are amended and adopted. The Buildin�Departrnent is the one that enforces it and that Code the one that prevails within the Town. Rural Metro receives notifications through the Oro Valley Building Department about a construction. They request Rural Metro's comments based on their expertise in the industry. ; An example given was the Alzheimer's facility. Rural Metro gives their assistance to support �, � , �---�� the Town's Fire Code. Chief Fink corrected one aspect on what vvas stated by 1VIr. Kriegh,the Town is not the ultimate authority with regards to�a Fire Code. Golder�Zanch Fire District has adopted the�`1994 Uniform � Fire Code - state law says whichever Code is rnore restrictive. Although the Town has adopted � the 1991 Code for the entire Tov�m,the part of the Town that lies in the Fire District conforms to the most restrictive code, which is the newest code from 1994. Mr. Kriegh stated that he"stands corrected". Chief Fink said the Town sends the plans to Rura1 Metro when it falls within their area. Rural Metro rriakes their recommendation according to the 1991 Code, which Town has adopted. �Nhen the plans go to the Fire,I�istrict,the plans are made according to the 1994 Code, so there could be contradiction. T'herefore9 there is a difference within the Town on Fire Codes. It does need to be corrected. The Fire District is in the process of adopting the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. About every three (3)years the Fire Code is automatically updated. Chief Wolff stated it would not be up to Rural Metro adopt the Code for the Tov�m; it is up to the Town to adopt the Code. Mr. Kriegh stated he believed t�ie�'own should be up to date on all the Codes . 1VIr. Koslowski requested that all concerns be brought to the Fire Advisory Board as soon as possible. He pxomised that if Jan gets them that she would make sure the Board received them - and that Chief Wolff's letter fell through the cracks. � Mr. Pedersen requested that before the Report is put out to the public that the addendum be , � �made a part of it. Ms. Kvancz stated she did not believe we would see it happen because it was ��--�' done on the Consultant's dollar. Mre I�oslowski stated that corrections would be made available , prior to providing the information to the pubic. Pa�e 4 of 5 . � � � • COUNCIL COlVIMU1�TICATION WI�I'gI FIl�ADVISORY BOARD'S RECOMMENDATIONS 1�EGARDII�TG ESCG 1�PORT. Ms. Kvancz requested the Boaxd Menzbe�s provide he�vvith what they vvould like to see on the Council communication. Ms. Kvancz vvill make up a Council con�mu.nication based upon vvhat the Board provides her. Mre McCulloch moved to adj ourri the rxieetin� IVIr. Koslowski seconded the adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m. I�TEXT MEETING DATE not anticipatecl�before September unless something urgent 0 arises. - Submitted by: Diane Little, OVPD Administrative Secretary , `t /* :� � ��T_i�' . , . . Pa�e 5 of S :,- �. -- , \,� .� . . . .. .. - ' ' . .. . - �,,; . � . , , ``� �F r�Cso '. . . . FRED L. SHIPMAN _ _ ` � y �. . � . � -'- FIRE CNIEF . ,� ` " FIRE DEPARTMENT :�-�. PO. Box272�0 � � ~ The Sunshin�.City� • : Tucson, Arizona 85726-72y0 , ;�.�� : _ - (520) 791-45�2 . �,Z o N . . ; � FAX.� (520) 79�-323 7 - June 29, 1998 � ' - , . : . Jan Kvancz, Ghair � . :, . . _ , Oro Valley Fir� Advisory Board; . � :. � 14475 N. �el V11ebb Biv�. . . . Oro Valley, AZa 85737--9327 _ � � � � � � �Dear 1Vis. Kvancz: . _ . . � „ �; Thank yo� very much for the opportunity �o review the letter signed by Mr, Derric Roof- ��as forwarded,to N1r. Sv�eet, 4ro Valley Town Manager.= After a. thorough review of M�r. � : � Roo�'s letter l find many of his stater�ents ludicrous but �s a profess�onai f re officer will �. , , only address his allegations relating to the Tucson Fire,Department. - . � �. _ Mr. ,Roof ir�fers that Rural . IVletro has ;assisted the Tucson Fire De artment Fire , p , .� Prevention Di�ision on numerous occasions due to our insufficient budget ,capacity: `I � - : would�submit that the Tucson Fire Department Fire Prevention Division is staffed with� ;� - = 41 personnei and�has an operating budget ofi�$2,987,244. in addition, we administer ; � �i�� ..,_ ' = several�hundred thousand doilars of rants which fund ro rams�which directl benefit � : � ��- �� g p .g Y . the citizens of Tucson. Rural Metro Corporation has never been asked, nor would it be - � � our intention,O to request�the services of Rural Metro to assist us in any capacity durin � , g _ , our f re prevention efforts. � . - . : Further, during my 28 years of service�to this community 1 am not aware of the Tt�cs�n : {= � . : � Fire Department requesting mu#ual a�d frorn Rural Metro Corporation. Howe�oer, Rurai - � . � Metro has�requested the services� of the Tucson Fire Department -on occasion and we . � l � have responded �s property within:the City of Tucson was in emanate danger should ` � the: incidents not have been brough# under control. . . � � � � 1 hope. �his information brings some degree of clarificatior� to you� and the adviso- . rY � board. 1 would. also hope that. Mr� R.00f is, not. associated with: the. ��r�l: Metro �. ....�� Corp�ration, but rather a misinformed advocate, who would in the future �refrain from � � _ providing any inf�rmation related to the actions, or operations of the Tucson Fire � � , . . Department , v�►hech ace rnaccurate. . � � ` Again, I would thank you personally fior the oppor�unity to respond to this letter and - � . _ should I be ab�e to assist you in� any way or- clarify this lett�c please do not hesitate to 1 � contact me. .: . :, . _ � � Si.r�cerely, ', ' � .V. . , � . . .- . . . • . . ' , ' . . . � . . . ' ". ' . � � � ". .. �' �w ' . . , ' ' ' . . . � ' � � ' � re . . � . , _ � Fire ief � � � � - _ . � , � , , , , , , � , . , , ,� , , - . , � , � . , . . . '... :., . . ._ .._.....__....__.:. ..... , . . _. . . ....__. -. , 5��29��1 TQ�ON QF ORO U�LLEY T-7�2 P--��d2 �'UL 10 '�8 16:�9 s :� . . -- y . , ' , ��l�� a��i�Cl�i� #��t�id � � �� 19�$ � . ' ��ru��t,�'�a�.��,�err . . T��'�1.� _ � , �l,�t�J�T.I.$�C.��d��r. , ��'��-�.�ra�a�: ��'�� : � o : � ,� , .. . .�.�•• e � ��r • • �'��h�x'�c��r' �e�t�+� � ��E�.�c�t�.�� t�� - � � ' '�i��t�o�ri�: _ . .�, �s��t�a�t��x��.�1�a��iti�-t�� . b��i. � �. �'e�'��a.�tc��:��s�#�� t��. . �� '��.�c��.1�5��o�z�c, ��'a �"tJC��1�Of� �.�1�'i,�"��''.��..� ��'�1�"� �,�.. - �Il��. � . �. T��`�S��'�C��C3�i' I�.,,`�i��C�l�1�3�1�� + �� - �or t�t��il�. � " �� t�b�� +d�ao� . ,�b�e,n . ��a�+�uao��3�.�0 � t�.c�ea��a��t�s�ru.hav�_ ��el fr��+��#�� v�s � �� .�-��,�. � � • . ....... • ��n�r��, . � �a�l�.��aa��r. , ��e��e�r J��;�� : . - , - ...�_..........�..� . � �� _�� . �� I'�� . �.. � i ,1 . a' . ' . . . , f . . � . � '. . . - P��EY. q�� ; o . �o o� � - - � TOWN OF ORO VALLEY :..� �... ` � 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE ,� ; �y �� ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA 85737 , h.'� �'' Administrative Offices(520)297-2591 Fax(520)297-0428 ' f ,�, .��: , ,e�. �N� �.. .��" � . . � ' . . �, ,�1• , � �� U1V DE��g Juf 14th, 1998 v Mr. Jim X. Davis � Field Associate Em�rg�ncy Services Consulting Group . 3565 Rie�erknoli Way � . 1Nesf�L��nr�, O�regon 97�68� � • �r� Valle Tov�rn Couracif IU�ee��r� --Vllednesda Se t. 9th 7 �'� �e, y g �, p @ De�r Mr. Davis: ' This iet#er is to confirra� sn writir�g the upcoming Oro Valley Tov�rn Council meetir�g _ that is being scheduled to revoew the Final Report of ESCG relating to � � , emer ency and non-�mergency services in Oro VaSIeyC The Town Counc�l . 9 � meeting has been set as foilows: • Wednesda Se terr�ber 9th 1998 Date. �l� p � Tirr��: 7:00 P.M. Locatior�: Oro 1/�lley Town Halo Council Chamb�rs 't'1000 �1. �.a Canada [�rive �ro Val�ey, Arizona 8�?37 Thank you. � - . Sincerely, . C h u ck S�veet Town Manager C: Mayor and Town Council Merr,bers Fire Advisory Board 1l/lembers . � VIlerner Wolff, Palice Chief Kathi Cuvefier, Town Cierk �avsd Hook, Town Engine�r _ r � . f - ; �,� �� . � � . .. .. ir` ,: � ..., . ... ._ , � " ' �. ' ' � . .. .... . . .� � '� ' .. ' . ' . � .� � '' ' � ,� ' . - � . � .�� , � . ., ,� . .. .� . . . � . ' , ' . . . ' _ . . . � � ' � ' .. � ' ' ,. . . ' . ..`•��0�1�1��/�•� � �� . ' . . �� .. ' . � ' ' . . . � • � , � ' � , . �T4: � l Y�Ilayor � Couanc�l 1Vlea�nber� . . _ . .� �O1lPI: Jan Kvancz, Chaix, Fire A�lvisory Bo�rd � . , I��.TE: Ju1� Z 1, 199� � � � . ��SUBJ: � � September 9, I 99� �Cov�rnn Cou.r�cil��etin� - . . g . � � _: - Prior to the Septea�ber 9, 199� meetirt vvith tY�e consultants from . - . . g _ . : ES.�� the �ire��.dvisor�Bo�rd would�su est that the 1VIa or�a�d � I , �g Y . � �ouncil ia�struct tQv�rr�.staff�to do th�foltowin�: � � : : . = - 1. Senc�out letters to all homeo�rrie� a�sociations:to advise them � : � - � � of the up�coming meetin�and ask them to insert a��otice i� - � _ ., � � . � . #heir nev�rslett�xs. - , : . : � � : . � .. - �- � �. : .2. �Notices should also lae se�t to the dail nevvs a ers, Arizona � - . _ _ Y p P , , . . i . D��ly Star and The'Tucson Cit�z��. . _ � � . . � . , ! � � 3. �l'eekly ne�vspapers shou�ld also be�ad�sed of this im ortant : : - p meetin�. � : , The Fire Advisory�Board�nembers fe�el it is in1 ortant for the , � - P . � citizea�s of O�ca V'a�ley be informed regar�ing this meetin . � . . � - - . - • � � - , �, f; . . . . �: , • � . y�' ' � �:,�. •-. , - '. .. � � '� ? ' � . :- �� , v .1,� �`, � ` � `Y, ��1 � /1, . J P „�/� " _ ?. ` . " : . . � . . �`x: Q. � , i �. � �`� . , _ �/ _ .o�ic�' . Q.;:� :.. � _ , � . , :� . 11000�N. La Canada Dr. . - � . -..... . ��; . . �� Oro Valle Arizona 8 . . �.,; � : � y, 5737 . .VERNER S.WOLFF,Chief ot Police ,�;. ; , �Pho�e �520} 742-5474 FAX(520) 797-2616 � ��: � . , . J��: .�. � � J►��'::,�;:,,,,.,�;;;�M..,�-.__._.. ��► . �; � � , .�� ; _ . /� ��rh�� '1� - � . /�o ..r.:�'. �' •�� . . .` , . . �1�pED � . .. - � �RO VALL�Y POLiCE DE�ARTMEN�' , . "1NT RITY, PRIDE, EX�ELLENCE" � EG . . � . - � . . . � .�'0. .. . : �. . � � � . ,. 1 .. .. . ' . . � . . �. � , . �*p(��(' �[ `�T(�T ' . ' '' . , . .. . , . L'�V.ldl: ��i�� llY VL� ./�=�L� � . _ . . . .. �6, 1:�9 . . ,, . I�A�: � � : � R�E: E�S C G Fi�:a� �raf�i�e �rt for Oro V a11 ey � � � . ._ . p . . � : � . �ii documen��ic�i consists of�l�2+ a es an��vas received late Friday, 12 �une, � The re��w of t s P g , . I� � � ` 199& is curso at best: I d,id ho�v��er find a nurnber of questionable stateme�ts as well as same . � ry itesns that need ta be clarif�d. � �� ._ . . , , .- 1 I c�o a e��.hat at this time�eit�ier of the fire depa,rtments are bei�g held acco�nta.�le.to t�ie Town �' , . . . . � ; of�ro Va1�e . �A s ste�n to acc�mphsh that s�ould be lns�ituted and E�C+Ci coul�i p�ss�b��assist. . _ - Y Y . . . t�e Tawr�.in forrnulating such guideli�es. . . ch Fire Protectian�Dis$rict G�P� Iow�r fire loss dat�is due 7C�he statement that the Golder Ran ( }, r . . � ' s tin�.e and hi er sta�i level ma a:�s�� c�iallenged�by the fa�tha�a.s � to the qulcker respon � �.. g � ort indicates RuraVM�tro�ir�De artrnent ) is responsible for 3l4 of the residences � . the rep P . . iri Town vvh�e G�FPD is res o�sib�e for or�y 1/4 of the resid�ces. - p . . . . have mutual azd a e��rnents wzt�:t�ie North�rest Fue Depa�tment. -�The � Both GR�PD a�d Rl��D �' fact��i-��R�PD could ent:er into a mutual aid,agree�:��t with t�e �ity of Tucson,%n.my opiriion . � � . . � �ittle va.�ue the clo sest T�D.fire�station is loca�ed in t�ie a.rea o�Prince and 4racle Road. is of , � T�is me�ns a 15 �ninute res onse time at best. An example of this�vas the fire that occurre�i � , . , . P , . . . � � a roxi�nate� t�.to�hre� ears �. o�when a reside�ce in the Diamond i�ey subdl�nsYon located� . P� � y , g _ _ n Rancho �T'�stoso Blvd a roxima�ely 2 n�es saut�i of the GRFPD station,burned�a.�d o � pP . . . sustained ma'o�dama e. I'�t�rthwest F��res�onded frorr�.the�r c��sest statlon at arange Gro�e , � . ) g . � , a.n�i La�anada an� a.�that the we�re able to accamplish was to ke�p the fire from spread�ua�to Y . � . . . . . � the adjac�r�t bui�di�gs. : � . : f ,� � . � , � - ' he Tovvn of aro Va11e �v�ould lza.ve a si �' cant�voice in�thhe _ : A ues�ion a�-ises as to how t y � � , a�ili � of the GRFPTJ to the Tv�v.n sirice Golder Ranch Fire Prote�tian District�s gove�-ned accownt ty. b a�ire�oard that�ia:s onl one Tovv�resident on�its board and therefore he/she would be a ; _� . y � . . - � co�stant minority in decision ma]�ings affecting the To�vn. � * , . . . . . : � , ' ,_ _ , �:. '. �. a'` �. . �. - � , � . M�. ' . � ' . . . ' ' ' . ' . �_ . . '� .. ' .. ' _ . ' . . . . . , .. ... ' � . . . . . . . ' , . . ' � ' . . -_, Page 2 . 1VVJCemorandum , _ � - � Re: ESCG Fina1 Draft Y�eport for �ro Va1ley � � . June 16, 1998 - � � ' Q � residents of the Town affected b lower insurance prezniums may be offset by Savinas to the Y lvi her fire district taxes. As an example using my own experience I moved out of a 2,200 square g: , . . . .foot house that was located ln the dlstnct, my fire protectlon cost was $187.00. I now ' ' D a.nd m antici ated fire district tax�will be a. proxirriately $264.00, thi.s is for a �; . ltve ln the GR�P y P p . house of a roximately 2,000 sq/f�o . . Pp � e station in Oro Va11e as does , each entity has one additional station GI�FP3� has oa�e fir y � . . . . . . . . . . � wlt�un three miles_of the Town l�.m�.t�. In the report lt ls ant�clpated that GRFPI� ls to bulld another . ' ' Oro Va11e however no time limit or location has beeri mentioned. In direct conflict to � .. . statlon ln Y� .- . ._. � the aforementioned I uote an exce t from the ESCG report which states, "The department � . , q � � Golder Ranch has developed a capital replacement plan for vel�icles and buildings. The Board � ) . . of Direc�tors a roved the lan in May �1997>the plan extends through fiscal year 2003-2044. The �p p tha�the current riumber of stations�vill remain the sam� and they.will be located at � . . plan assumes - the existina locations." Clarification of this statement is needed. b � ' e Police De artment is to house the Golder Ranch dispatch , The report mentlons that the �ro Va11 y p ��--'� ' ' ' � ossible 'ven the resent s ace constra.ints the Police Department is under, at . center, thls Zs lmp g1 p P this time we h�ave two dis atch stations that are manned 24 hours a day, sevens days a week an.d P . . , . . there is absolutel no s ace avalla�le to house another d.�spatcher. The reglonal cent�r is a dream . Y P . . that has been talked about for the past f ve yeass that I can reme�nber and ls not l�kely to become a reality for another five yeaxs. � . ' � nc 1 as tivas ointed out to the consultants, this plan is The Pol�ce Department has an emerge y p a�, p � continuousl [u dated in con'unction with Pima County. T�ie writer is a graduate of the Fede�-a1 Y P . J EmerQenc Mana er.�ent In.stitute located in Gaithersburg, lVID. � b Y g ' f the a artment com lexes does not have any fire hydrants, The report ment�ons that one o p p . 1 do not believe that this informa�ion is germa�ne to the issue of whether GR�PD or . � althoug�i. - � ' service to t�e Tow � u on further investigation this complex is the �provlde fire � P ment which was built under Pima County codes and conta.ins less that 50 Sunnyslope Apart - apartments. � . r ' . eit . - ... � . � � . . • . ' . .. , . - � � � . . . � . : .. . . � . . � . . . . . . . ' .�Y / ' �,.�� i'� , . . . • . . ' � .' . - . . .. � , . , . -� . .. .. . ' , . , " ' ' ' , � ' .. ' . a',. ' �. � . . . .. . . . _ . . � ' � . . � . � . � . . '. , . . . . .. ` 11�Iemorandum : � P a�e 3 � � Re: ES�CG Fina1 Dra�Report for Oro Va11ey = June 16, 1998 - I have be�n rivile�ed to see both fire departments in action and have se�n a noticeable P � � im rovement in the GoTder Ra.�ch Fire Protection District under the command of Chief John Fuik. P With the exce tion of the Diamond Key fire I have not seen GRFPI� work any fire of any � _ P . ; consequences. I have however watched a.t work a,t several large fires, one being the Roc� � � � Rid e A astment com lex fire when that particulal-unit was under construction. The � had � � P P ade uate ersonnel and equipment on scene resultulg in the rnajority of the complex being saved. q P . Two other occasions in which the'ir response was timely and the work was above reproach were . . two se arate fires at the La Reserve Apartments, in either case was able to contain the . P . blaze to only the apartment where the�fia-e ori ' � - g�nate , - Iri conclusion accordin to Town Code 6-8-2, the �hief of Police or his designe� is authorized to g enact the�Jniversal Fire �ode. This would then e�npower to enforce the code if so � desi ated. A legal interpretation will have to be obtained. � � Due to time limitations I have-not been able to fully review the findings of ESCG but will continue . . . . . to do so and issue a final review. , , ` . � �; L:a , ��, .� , . �� , . , � , . . . � _ . . , , , , � ,