Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors, Acting as the Governing Board of the Los Trancos County Maintenance District
From: Tory A. Newman, Department of Public Works
Subject: Agreement with Woodside Fire Protection District for Enhanced Fire Protection Services for Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde FYs 2026-28
RECOMMENDATION:
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Acting as the Governing Board of the Los Trancos County Maintenance District, adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing the Board President to execute an agreement with Woodside Fire Protection District for fire protection services to the communities of Los Trancos Woods, Vista Verde, and Oak Forrest Court from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, for an amount not to exceed $600,000, and granting a waiver of the County's formal competitive bidding requirements to select Woodside Fire Protection District as a sole source provider; and
B) Reaffirming a commitment of 33% of annual revenue to be allocated for Enhanced Fire Protection Services.
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BACKGROUND:
The Los Trancos County Maintenance District ("District") was formed on October 1, 2015, as the successor agency to the Los Trancos County Water District.
The District's identified purposes are enhanced fire safety, enhanced storm drainage, and road improvements. In support of these purposes, the County of San Mateo ("County") agreed to work closely with a locally formed Community Advisory Council ("CAC") to establish work plans that suit the needs of the communities of unincorporated Los Trancos Woods, Vista Verde, and Oak Forrest Court in the Town of Portola Valley. The Woodside Fire Protection District ("WFPD") services this area and has in-depth knowledge of historical fire protection programs within the area.
On July 25, 2017, the Board adopted Resolution No. 075364 authorizing an agreement with WFPD to provide fire prevention services to the communities of Los Trancos Woods and Vista Verde, from July 2...
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