Drexel Heights OKs no-cost inspector-sharing agreement with Rincon Valley and Santa Rita

Jun 26, 2026

The board authorized Resolution 2026-13 approving an intergovernmental agreement with Santa Rita and Rincon Valley Fire Districts to share an inspector/investigator at no cost; the motion passed 3-1 with Board Member Laura Dailey voting nay.

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The Drexel Heights Fire District board on June 26 authorized an intergovernmental agreement (Resolution 2026-13) with Santa Rita Fire District and Rincon Valley Fire District to provide cooperative services, including inspector support. Chief Douglas Chappell explained that Rincon Valley has "a qualified inspector/investigator that fills a vacancy for us" and described the arrangement as a no-cost agreement. The motion by James Bertrand, seconded by Elaine Aldrete, passed 3-1 with Laura Dailey opposed.

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