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137 Councilman Rehrer inquired as to whether a study was made to determine if two Dial -A -Ride vehicles would meet the need of the citizens. City Manager Calabrese reported a study had not yet been conducted. Councilman Rehrer suggested this item be continued pending the outcome of a ridership study. Mayor Gonzales referred the Dial -A -Ride reduction in vehicle matter back to staff. Fire Forestry, Dept of Calif. City Manager Calabrese submitted a Mutual Aid Agreement with the California Department of Forestry which would provide mutual assistance in the Reche Canyon area. Mr. Calabrese stated the Fire Chief has reviewed the agreement and feels it would be beneficial to the City. 0) Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilman Rehrer, to authorize (Y) the Fire Chief to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement with the California Department of Forestry. Fire Q Site for Proposed Fire Station City Manager Calabrese submitted a grant deed for a fire station site offered by Thomas R. Villelli. Mr. Calabrese reported the .81 acres described in the deed would provide for responsive incremental options in the southern part of the City. On Council consensus the Offer of Site for Proposed Future Fire Station was continued to next Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 3850 Fixing the Amount Necessary to be Raised by Taxes City Manager Calabrese reported the first tax resolution is for the purpose of authorizing the County of San Bernardino to include the City of Colton as a participant in its tax levy of $4.00, which is the statutory maximum levy allowed by the State Code as amended by Proposition 13. Discussion followed. City Manager Calabrese and Finance Director Helsley explained that the County of San Bernardino is authorized by the State Code as amended by Proposition 13, to levy a maximum tax of $4.00, the cities in the county no longer can set individual tax rates, but rather can with authority of their City Council share in the $4.00 tax rate of the County. Moved by Councilman Hayes, seconded by Councilwoman Cisneros, to approve Resolution No. 3850. Motion carried. Councilman Rehrer voting NO. RESOLUTION NO. 3851 Tax Rate for Bonded Indebtedness City Manager Calabrese explained that this resolution is prepared at the request of the County of San Bernardino and is pursuant to the State Code as amended by Proposition 13. Mr. Calabrese stated the County through this resolution, will increase the tax rate for the City of Colton by the amount of $0.0378 above the $4 00 County -wide rate and this $0.0378 is the levy necessary to pay the debt service for the current year on the 1965 bond issue. Discussion followed. Mr Calabrese stated that whatever amount the SEF � 1978