Key Documents

2023-2024 District Budget

Central Fire District prepares an annual budget document each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) that provides a basic understanding of the District’s planned spending for the coming fiscal year. The primary budget objective is to provide the highest possible level of service to the District residents while maintaining a sound financial condition. Copies of the proposed and final budget are made available to all interested parties and opportunities are provided for public input prior to final adoption of the budget.

2023-2024 District Budget (PDF)

Standards of Coverage & Management/Administrative Assessment

The Central Fire Protection District retained Citygate Associates, LLC to conduct a comprehensive Standards of Coverage and Management/Administrative Assessment to provide a foundation for future District planning. The goal of this assessment is to identify both the current service level and services desired, and then to assess the District’s ability to provide them. After understanding gaps in operations and resources, Citygate provided recommendations to maximize and improve District operations and resources over time.

Standards of Coverage & Management/Administrative Assessment - December 21, 2017 (PDF)

Cost of Services (User Fee) Study

This report analyzes the cost of service relationships that exist between fees for service activities associated with fire prevention, including sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, vegetation management plan, state fire marshal inspections, California fire code permits, occupancy inspections, and public education. The results of this study provide a tool for understanding current service levels, the cost and demand for those services, and what fees for service can and should be charged.

Cost of Services (User Fee Study) - December 2016 (PDF)

Countywide Fire Protection Services and Sphere Review

Adopted by LAFCO of Santa Cruz County in October 2021, this Service and Sphere of Influence Review provides information about the services and boundaries involving the 13 fire service providers in Santa Cruz County. The report will be used by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to conduct a statutorily required review and update process. The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act requires that LAFCO conduct periodic reviews and updates of Spheres of Influence for all cities and special districts in Santa Cruz County (Government Code section 56425).

Countywide Fire Protection & Sphere Review 2021 (PDF)