RECOMMENDATION(S):
Acting solely in its capacity as the governing board of the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/102 to adjust the hourly rate of certain job classifications to be in compliance with the State of California minimum wage retroactive to January 1, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Rate increase cost will depend upon use and will be paid 100% by the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District.
BACKGROUND:
The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department is an approximately 50 person strong force serving and protecting the communities of Crockett, including Valona and Selby, and Port Costa. These volunteer firefighters are currently paid $10.00 for Paid-On-Call Hours when called into service. It is recommended that the rate be increased to $12.00 retroactive to January 1, 2017, and be increased in futur to stay in step with the California minimum wage. The last two increases were October 12, 2004 ($10.00) and June 18, 1996 ($9.00).
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