Citygate is currently performing an organizational review and analysis of Monterey County’s current homeless programs, funding, and coordination services. For this review, Citygate will identify, evaluate, and recommend funding sources and budget structure for the Homeless Services function; identify and recommend organizational best practices, including comparisons with like cities and counties; evaluate and recommend best practices for collaboration and coordination with various County departments, the Continuum of Care, local cities, school districts, businesses, and homeless service providers; and evaluate and recommend formal and informal organizational alignment, structure, and staffing for the Homeless Services function.

The City of San Diego contracted Citygate on an as-needed basis for consultation work to support, evaluate, and review various areas of operation within the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The current projects include an EMS ambulance deployment study and a review of staffing levels, hiring, and training programs within the Emergency Command and Data Center.

Citygate is currently conducting the first-ever independent Standards of Coverage evaluation of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s fire and emergency medical services deployment system, including the current system’s capacity to evolve over time as a very diverse metropolitan area. This analysis will determine if the current fire station locations and crew/apparatus staffing are sufficient to meet the unique needs of the Department’s service area. A comprehensive community risk assessment will also be included as part of the overall analysis.

Citygate conducted a fire services staffing analysis for the Port of Corpus Christi to determine the cost, quantity, type, and recommended schedule necessary to staff a new 70-foot fireboat that will serve both as a Port security patrol boat and a firefighting asset. Additionally, Citygate recommended a Port organizational structure for an effective chain of command up through the Chief Operating Officer position, and provided input on considerations and implications regarding ongoing service delivery needs.

Citygate is currently providing a Standards of Coverage and staffing study in support of the City’s related Santa Clara Development Project. The study includes an analysis of the response area, apparatus needs and replacement costs, staffing needs, and specialized training, apparatus, and equipment to address the unique hazards and demands posed by the former landfill parcels. The results of the study will be used to develop a plan to respond to the specific needs and requirements of the related Santa Clara Development Project and will provide recommendations to the City and Developer to improve and enhance the overall safety and security of future patrons and residents of this new mixed-use development.

Citygate is currently conducting a Standards of Coverage (SOC) study update, community risk assessment, and facility assessment for the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department to assist the Department in achieving agency accreditation with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. In addition, the study is intended to establish current response performance, identify new targets for improvement, and serve as the basis for a new Strategic Community Risk Reduction Program that will identify and implement programs to mitigate risks and make the City a safer, healthier, and more resilient community. The facility assessment will assist in identifying modifications or use of existing facility space to reduce employee exposure to carcinogens. In addition to identifying specific facility needs, the assessment will form the baseline for future annual facility safety inspections. Citygate also performed the City’s 2017 SOC study.

Citygate is currently performing an animal care feasibility study for Davis County, Utah. This assessment will review Animal Care of Davis County’s ability to meet the County’s current and growing animal care needs, evaluate and describe a range of options to provide animal shelter services, and estimate the advantages, disadvantages, and costs of alternatives. This will include an in-depth operational assessment of Animal Care of Davis County to provide the foundation for recommendations on the needs of a new animal shelter facility.

Citygate is currently performing a fire department services evaluation for the City of Hastings, Minnesota, Fire Department. This assessment will establish recommended minimum requirements relative to the organization and deployment of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations for the Department to consider and will create a template for future analysis and long-term financial planning.

Citygate is currently performing a comprehensive operations and staffing assessment for the Police Department in the City of West Sacramento, California. This assessment will analyze staffing needs and service demands to determine an optimal staffing model, appropriately considering workload, performance measures, service delivery expectations, operating budgets, community priorities, and Departmental organization.

Citygate is currently performing an operational review and providing mentoring for the Western Riverside Council of Governments’ Finance Department. The operational review will include an examination of the Department’s organizational structure; a review of the financial policies, procedures, and practices; and a review of the Department’s operational functions, workflow processes, and documents to identify overall strengths and weaknesses and provide recommendations for streamlining procedures and processes. The mentoring will entail assisting the Finance Director in the development of long-range financial planning and forecasting models based on industry best practices and providing professional guidance and mentoring to key management staff as needed.