Lynsey Amundson

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several business items, including a three-year trustee term renewal for the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation, the disposal of surplus IT equipment, and the approval of special procurements and contracts for Tablet Command incident management software and the Darkhorse Emergency community risk module. The meeting also included operational reports from various departments, such as the Office of the Fire Chief, Financial Services, and Strategic Services, alongside reviews of budget-to-actual reports and investment data.

The meeting was convened to conduct business regarding the potential amendment of Resolution 26-02, which proposes the annexation of Sandy Fire District #72 into the Clackamas Fire District.

The board discussed and addressed several operational and administrative items. Key topics included the renewal of a board trustee term for the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation and the approval for the disposal of surplus IT equipment, specifically obsolete storage units. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the special procurement of Tablet Command software to enhance incident command capabilities. This software aims to consolidate incident management tools, improve firefighter safety and accountability, and facilitate a regional approach to emergency response by integrating with existing dispatch systems.

The meeting focused on the adoption of an amended resolution proposing the annexation of Sandy Fire District #72 into Clackamas Fire District. Discussion centered on ensuring compliance with Department of Revenue requirements for the boundary change, specifically regarding the effective tax year and dissolution timeline, to facilitate the upcoming ballot measure.

The Board discussed and adopted an amended resolution regarding the boundary change for the annexation of Sandy Fire District Number 72 into the Clackamas Fire District. The meeting included a review of requirements from the Department of Revenue concerning tax year specifics and dissolution timelines. A suggestion was made to ensure proper legal notice is provided to Multnomah County as required by state statute.