Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Transportation Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Transportation Services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Transportation Services.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Director of Transportation, Public Works, 360.753.8762
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Since 2010, the City and Thurston County have cooperated under an interlocal agreement to provide transportation services for each other. For example, the City maintains several County traffic signals while the County applies paint striping on City roads each year. This is an efficient use of each agency’s resources and expertise to complete specific maintenance activities.
The previous interlocal agreement expired at the end of 2015. Staff from both agencies want to continue to share resources. The proposed interlocal agreement is similar to the previous one and will be valid for up to ten (10) years, unless it is modified or terminated sooner. Examples of maintenance activities or services each agency can provide are included in Exhibit A of the agreement.
This interlocal agreement does not commit either agency financially. Costs for specific service requests are agreed upon on a case-by-case basis.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Options:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Transportation Services. Both the City and County will continue to use each other’s expertise and resources to complete needed maintenance work.
2. Do not approve the Interlocal Agreement with Thurston County for Transportation Services. Both the City and County will need to find other resources or contracts that are more expensive in order to complete needed maintenance work.
Financial Impact:
Funding for City requests come from the approved Transportation operations and maintenance budget. The maximum amount of work each agency can request is $300,000 per calendar year.
Attachments:
Interlocal Agreement