HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 5i. Authorization to Enroll in the Federal Excess Personal Property Program Item 5i
Department: Fire
Cost Center: 8501
For Agenda of: 3/15/2022
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Keith Aggson, Fire Chief
Prepared By: James Blattler, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENROLL IN THE FEDERAL EXCESS PERSONAL
PROPERTY PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, authorizing participation in the Federal Excess Property (FEPP)
Program in accordance with United States Forest Service Cooperative Forestry
Assistance Act (CFAA) of 1978.”
DISCUSSION
The Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) program enables certain non -federal
organizations to obtain excess federal government personal property. Surplus personal
property includes all types and categories of personal property such as computer
workstations, office furniture, tractors, trailers, vehicles, and fire equipment.
Background
The FEPP program refers to Forest Service -owned property that is on loan to State
Foresters for the purpose of wildland and rural firefighting. Most of the property originally
belonged to the Department of Defense (DoD). Once acquired by the Forest Service, it is
loaned to state cooperators for firefighting purposes. The property is then loaned to the
state forester, who may then place it with local departments to improve local fire
programs. State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service have mutually participated in
the FEPP program since 1956.
There is no cost to join the FEPP program. The property is free o n a loan basis for as
long as the local fire agency needs the equipment as described in Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), Materials Management Handbook, section 2700 & 2782,
in accordance with the US Forest Service Cooperative Assistance Act (CFAA) of 1978.
The only monetary cost to the local fire agency is for repairs and maintenance of property,
as well as registration and liability insurance costs for any type of rolling stock (e.g. fire
vehicles, trailers, etc.). No weapons or munitions are being requested as part of this
Federal Excess Property Program.
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CAL FIRE has been approved as an agent of the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Forest Service for administering FEPP as part of the Cooperative Fire Protection
Program, which allows the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department to take custody and
use FEPP property for fire or emergency services. The requirement is that FEPP be used
at least 90 percent of the time for fire or emergency services . Up to 10 percent planned
non-fire use is allowed.
The Fire Department recommends participating in this program to allow staff to secure
equipment through this program as needs are identified, allowing the City to obtain federal
excess property at no cost. To participate, the City Council must pass a resolution
(Attachment A) accepting the cooperative agreement between Cal FIRE and the Fire
Department and authorize the fire chief to enter into the agreement (Attachment B).
Public Engagement
This item is on the agenda for the March 15, 2022 City Council meeting and will follow all
required postings and notifications. The public will have an opportunity to comment on
this item at or before the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines
Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: 2021-22
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $0 $0 $0 $0
There is no cost associated with enrolling in the FEPP program. Should staff acquire
property through this program, any transportation, repairs, registration costs can be
absorbed in the approved operating budget for the Fire Department.
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ALTERNATIVES
The Council could decide not to enroll in the Federal Excess Personal Property
Program. This is not recommended as there is no cost in enrollment into the program
and allows the department to secure vital equipment at minimal to no cost and would only
serve to enhance the effectiveness of the Fire Department while increasing fiscal
sustainability for the City.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Resolution authorizing participation in the Federal Excess Property (FEPP)
Program in Accordance with United States Forest Service Cooperative Forestry
Assistance Act (CFAA) of 1978
B - Cooperative Agreement with USDA Forest Service Federal Personal Property (FEPP)
Program
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2022 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
FEDERAL EXCESS PROPERTY (FEPP) PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE
WITH UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE COOPERATIVE FORESTRY
ASSISTANCE ACT (CFAA) OF 1978
WHEREAS, the fire department actively seeks opportunities to secure critical fire
equipment in a fiscally responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, the FEPP program enables certain non-federal organizations to
obtain surplus federal personal property to help fight wildland, rural, structure and other
fires; and
WHEREAS, the fire department qualifies to participate in the FEPP program and
has identified needs for surplus federal personal property to help fight fires; and
WHEREAS, Keith Aggson is the Chief of the City of San Luis Obispo Fire
Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that:
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Resolution No. _____ (2022 Series) Page 2
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SECTION 1. The City of San Luis Obispo accepts the agreement (Exhibit A)
between the State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
and the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department for the loan of Federal Excess Property,
and, authorizes Fire Chief, Keith Aggson, to sign the agreement for the City Council.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member
___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _______________ 2022.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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