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B) Modified Fire Service Agreements/Contracts Michael Talbert noted that he started this Agreement before Jim Groves came. He said the Board of County Commissioners approved fire contracts for three fire service districts (Chapel Hill, Carrboro and North Chatham) on June 18th and those are in force. He said agreements for the more rural departments have not been signed, as these were found to need more clarity. He said the three contracts for the fire service districts were cancelled, making it imperative to get those in place July 1. He said the other contracts are still in force until new agreements are signed. Michael Talbert went through 4 basic changes to the new fire protection and emergency services contract, as highlighted below: Page 17 • 4. That from said special tax district the Board of County Commissioners will approve a Fire Protection District tax rate and Annual Budget for the fire Department. The County agrees to remit quarterly payments, by the 15th day of the first month of each quarter. The total quarterly payments to the fire department will equal the annual budget. • 5. "The Fire Department shall provide and furnish adequate fire protection services and shall provide the necessary equipment, personnel, and other resources as determined by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Fire and Rescue Service Division, and the Insurance Service Office for all persons and property located within the District. Fire Department currently has an insurance rating of , and during the term of this Agreement will maintain at least a 9E insurance rating. Fire Department will furnish fire and rescue services free of charge to all persons and individuals within the District (excluding non-public commercial transportation). Fire Department shall strive to achieve an insurance rating of 8 (or better) by July 2014 and 6 (or better) by July 2016. This section does not preclude the Fire Department from charging a pre-arranged nominal fee when standing by for special events. Page 18 • 9. The Fire Department shall provide Rescue Services to all persons and individuals within the District. Rescue Services are defined as the removal, extrication, or freeing of individuals from vehicle confinement or danger. Such Rescue Services may be provided through mutual aid agreements or through third party contracts. Page 20 • 14. The Fire Department shall comply with the State of North Carolina purchasing procedures for local governments as identified in Attachment #1, as well as other procedures provided for by state law. Page 26 • Updated dollar thresholds for formal and informal bidding for fire departments Phillip Nasseri, Fire Chief, White Cross Fire Department asked if Orange Grove will need to continue doing its own audits. Michael Talbert said the intent is to piggyback with their current auditor to do all audits. Phillip Nasseri said White Cross is using federal funding for a station renovation, and this requires a more detailed audit. He asked if this would still be covered by the County.