Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for Fire Training
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for Fire Training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for Fire Training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center.
Staff Contact:
Toby Levens, Administrative Supervisor, 360.753.8431
Mike Buchanan, Interim Deputy Chief, 360.753.8459
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department has developed a high-performance training program and has built a state-of-the-art training complex, the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC). This training program and facility support the department’s firefighting effort through readiness and safety training of the fire department personnel, making them a more effective tool in the protection of the citizens of Olympia and our Regional partners.
The City of Olympia (City) and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 (District) currently have an Interlocal Agreement for joint training services and the usage of MNRFTC. This Amendment to the current Interlocal Agreement will allow for an annual fee increase in 2023, an expanded amount of time to determine an annual fee increase in the future and provides a clear billing procedure for the usage of District employees as regional training instructors.
Climate Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the climate lens of the Climate Framework. Lacey Fire District 3 continued access to Olympia’s training facility helps to reduce greenhouse gas in the four sectors by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Lacey Fire District 3’s Firefighters. The same firefighters who respond as our city’s mutual aid partners to significant emergency events within the City of Olympia. Safe and effective emergency response reduces the loss of life and property and indirectly supports the objectives of the Climate Framework.
Equity Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the equity lens of the Equity Framework. Lacey Fire District 3’s continued access to Olympia’s facility does meet the intent of this initiative by supporting life safety and property conservation for all groups. Lacey Fire District 3’s firefighters respond to our city to support and bolster our emergency response, helping to reduce loss of life and property. The universal protection of life and property is rooted in justness and inherently supports the Equity Framework’s intent.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Well trained fire personnel is of interest to community members.
Financial Impact:
The Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement defines revenue to the City of Olympia from Thurston County for training and use of the MNRFTC ($90,400 annually).
Options:
1. Approve a Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for Fire Training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center.
Accepting the Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement brings revenue to the City to offset costs at the MNRFTC and provides benefits to both the City and the District in the fire service goal of providing well-trained, safe, and effective firefighters for their communities.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement and send it back to staff. Not accepting this Interlocal Agreement eliminates the planned revenue that would have offset increases in the training program expenses.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement
Amendment