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San Rafael directs staff to advance phased plan to stabilize Marinwood fire and EMS services
Summary
The City Council provided policy direction and asked staff to continue negotiating an amended shared-services agreement with Marinwood Community Services District that would provide near-term funding and create a bridge to a fee-for-service staffing model and eventual regional consolidation of fire and EMS services.
The San Rafael City Council on May 4 directed staff to continue negotiations with the Marinwood Community Services District (CSD) on a three-phase framework meant to stabilize regional fire and emergency medical services.
Council members said the approach balances near-term staffing needs with a path to longer-term governance and funding changes. The motion, made by Vice Mayor Rachel Kurtz and seconded by Council member Hill, passed 4-0.
The staff proposal begins with an amendment to the current shared services arrangement (Phase 1) that would increase city support to Marinwood CSD in fiscal year 2026-27, provide an interim funding stream to bolster Marinwood's ability to recruit and retain personnel, and preserve operational elements of the shared-services model. Thomas Wong, senior management analyst for the fire department, said the city would contribute…
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