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Soledad council approves one‑year Cal Fire contract as city phases toward 3‑person engine staffing
Summary
The council unanimously approved a one‑year contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for FY 2025–26 while discussing the multi‑year cost and future staffing, and city staff said a permanent local funding source will be needed to reach the recommended staffing level.
The Soledad City Council unanimously approved a one‑year contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to provide fire and emergency services through June 30, 2026. The contract before the council is a not‑to‑exceed agreement of roughly $2.64 million for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Finance Director Mike Howard and Cal Fire leaders said the increase from the prior year reflects salary and benefit changes and one additional full‑time position to begin phasing toward a three‑person engine standard. “This is a one…
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