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CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP BUDGET
CITY OF MORGAN HILL
FY 15-16
OPERATING AND CIP
Fire Explorers- Continue to recruit and train cadets
Mapping (ongoing) - Update and share data with other departments. Take advantage of technology to increase
information available in mapping programs
Participate and be a signatory to the County wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
Explore traffic preemption feasibility for emergency response
COUNCIL GOALS
The Fire Department will implement policies and activities that are aligned with the priorities, goals and strategies the
City Council has set for 2015
Enhance public safety
o Continue to focus on preparedness and capacity for emergency response through technology, equipment,
and staffing alternatives
o Work collaboratively with other city departments to enhance city response capabilities
o Continue to train the public in emergency response preparedness.
o Increase response capacity through funding of the volunteer firefighter program
o Continue to facilitate training and participate in the Emergency Operations Center
Enhance Community Engagement and Diversity
o Continue to be proactive in public education events
o Continue to support local community groups
o Continue to support CERT training and related programs
Supporting youth
o Continue with school site visits and station tours for fire prevention activities
o Continue to expand the fire explorer program
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
South County Fire District Engine 1 Allocation: Since the City entered into contract with CAL Fire in January 2013, the
City Council agreed to pay for 1/3 of the South County Engine 1 due to its proximity and a good portion of Morgan Hill's
reliance on its service. Two plus years have passed, Morgan Hill has grown, and a full boundary drop plan has been
implemented (where the closest resource responds regardless of jurisdictional boundaries to ensure as short as possi-
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