Title
Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 (Lacey) for Vehicle Repair
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 for fire apparatus repair.
Report
Issue:
This Interlocal Agreement continues to allow the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) mechanic's to provide repairs for Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 vehicles, fulfilling a portion of their business model.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Deputy Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
OFD has set a high safety standard for all emergency response vehicles in the fleet - to be maintained by highly skilled and competent mechanics. This high standard has paid off in safer and more reliable front line and back up vehicles for Olympia, Thurston County Medic One, Tumwater Fire Department and other local departments. They realize OFD's specialized level of service using a team of mechanics who are certified in Master Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles, along with experience, are difficult to find at a private repair facility. Most repair facilities are not solely specialized in repair of only emergency vehicles and cannot deliver the level of service needed.
This Interlocal Agreement continues to allow the OFD Mechanic's to provide repairs for Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 vehicles.
Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 will reimburse the City of Olympia for this service based on the provisions in the attached Interlocal Agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Accept the Interlocal Agreement. This joint effort provides benefits to both Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 in the goal for community and firefighter safety.
When Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 is assisting OFD during mutual aid responses, the apparatus that is travelling within our community is repaired at the highest safety level possible.
Financial Impact:
Contract defines revenue to the City of Olympia Fire Department from Thurston County Fire Protection District #3. The Department expects to receive +/- $210,000.00 from the District. Approximately $60,000.00 will cover the leasing of the mechanics shop in the District where the work is done. See File Number 13-0865, Lease Agreement between the City and Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 (Lacey) to allow the Olympia Fire Department to use the TCFPD#3 Vehicle Repair Facility.