LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lakeport Fire Protection District Board this week is set to hold a public hearing for its new budget, discuss a contract for dispatch services and a property purchase.

The fire district board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the boardroom at headquarters Station 50, 445 N. Main St.

On the agenda is a public hearing on the district’s proposed 2023-24 budget.

The board also will receive a presentation from staff regarding the district’s new Water Rescue Program training and launch.

In other business, the board will consider entering into a contract with Cal Fire for dispatch services and Kelseyville Fire Protection District for dispatch billing services.

They also will discuss adjusting the 2023-24 Measure M parcel tax to account for inflation/cost of living allowance.

Also on the agenda is the finalization of the purchase of 420 N. Forbes, a parking lot next to the main station, which is included in the 2023-24 proposed budget.

Board members also will consider hiring a firm to perform the 2022-23 audit.

The board also will hold a closed session review of Fire Chief Patrick Reitz.

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