RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute an amendment to an agreement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District extending the term and increasing the monthly payment to operate its meteorological system on property owned by the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Increased revenue generation of approximately $900 annually.

BACKGROUND:

On August 1, 1990, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) executed an agreement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to allow BAAQMD to install and operate a meteorological system on the District's training campus at 2945 Treat Boulevard in Concord. The term of that agreement was from August 1, 1990 to January 31, 1993. Despite the expiration of the agreement, BAAQMD has continued to operate its equipment on District property. This amendment retroactively extends the term of the agreement until terminated in writing by either party. This amendment also increases the monthly fee from $50 to $75.