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Department: |
☒ Safe & Prosperous |
☒ Motion |
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Fire |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☐ Resolution |
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☐ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☐ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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Administration |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Mutual Aid Agreement - Rural Metro Fire Department, Inc.
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents to adopt the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Yuma, on behalf of the Yuma Fire Department, and Rural Metro Fire Department, Inc., for cooperative fire protection and emergency medical services. (Fire) (John Louser)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
This mutual aid agreement supports the City Council’s strategic outcome of Safe and Prosperous through regional collaboration to enhance public safety.
REPORT:
The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) and Rural Metro Fire Department, Inc. (Rural Metro) each provide fire protection and emergency medical services within their respective service areas. At times, multiple emergency calls occur simultaneously or in locations where units are already committed to other incidents. In such situations, timely response is critical, and mutual assistance between agencies becomes essential.
YFD’s jurisdiction borders that of Rural Metro, and in certain areas-particularly “county islands”-YFD units may be more centrally located to respond quickly. Conversely, in areas such as the East Mesa or along the freeway, Rural Metro may be better positioned to assist.
To enhance public safety and improve emergency response capabilities, YFD and Rural Metro propose entering into a Mutual Aid Agreement. This Agreement will allow both agencies to share resources and provide cooperative fire protection and emergency medical services when needed. Assistance will be rendered upon the official request and acceptance by the respective Fire Chiefs or their designees.
The initial term of the Agreement is three years. It may be renewed for an additional three-year term. Either party may terminate the Agreement through formal action by its governing body.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 0.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP: |
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TOTAL |
$ 0.00 |
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
NONE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
Date: |
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Jennifer Reichelt for John D. Simonton |
10/27/2025 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
Date: |
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Richard W. Files |
10/26/2025 |