LA County Board

49. Helitanker Lease Contract with Coulson Aviation Inc. and an Appropriation Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District (District), approve a $15,000,000 increase and authorize the Fire Chief to execute a contract amendment to increase the maximum annual contract sum for the District’s contract with Coulson Aviation Inc. for calendar year 2026. Approve the appropriation adjustment in the amount of $12,000,000 to increase Services and Supplies appropriation in the Fire Department - Operations Budget Unit, offset with revenue from Southern California Edison. Find that this contract is still exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act as previously determined on June 28, 2022. (Fire Department) APPROVE 4-VOTES (26-3751)