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Big Bear City CSD to seek county fire-services cost proposal after Citygate review
Summary
After a Citygate service-level review of Big Bear Fire Authority operations, the Board directed staff to request a fire-service cost proposal from San Bernardino County and explore service options; motion passed unanimously.
The Big Bear City Community Services District Board on March 2 directed staff to explore fire-service options and request a cost proposal from the County of San Bernardino following a service-level review and executive summary presented by Citygate to the Big Bear Fire Authority.
Director Larry Walsh reviewed the background of the request and explained the original intent of the joint powers agreement that created the Big Bear Fire Authority. Following discussion and public comment, the Board voted unanimously to direct staff to pursue a county cost proposal and examine service options.
Why it matters: the decision signals that the Board is actively assessing whether current fire-service arrangements under the JPA remain the best option for Big Bear City. Any change in service provider or funding model could affect response arrangements and the District’s fiscal commitments.
What’s next: staff will explore options and request a proposal from San Bernardino County; the minutes do not specify a deadline or required follow-up report.
