Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Washington Consolidated Technology Services to Provide Fire Protection Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Washington Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) for Fire Protection services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and WaTech for Fire Protection services.
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
Since 1993, the City of Olympia has billed the State for Fire Protection services. This billing is allowed per RCW 35.21.779. The RCW stipulates that when the estimated value of State facilities sited in a municipality equals 10 percent or more of that municipality’s total assessed valuation, State agencies owning those facilities shall enter into a compulsory fire protection contract with the municipality to provide an equitable share of the fire protection costs.
The amount of the WaTech contract for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is $160,000.00. This reflects a $30,000.00 increase from the previous contract.
State of Washington properties in Olympia, including the Washington State Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) building at 1500 Jefferson Street, is included in the calculation used to determine the amount of State property located in the City of Olympia.
The building at 1500 Jefferson Street, occupied by WaTech, chooses to negotiate separately from Department of Enterprise Services (DES) for their building(s) on the Capitol Campus. The DES agreement is a separate action.
Climate Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the climate lens of the Climate Framework. Providing fire protection and emergency response resources to state owned properties helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced when safe and effective emergency response reduces the loss of life and property. This agreement 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. Providing fire protection and emergency response resources to state owned properties meets this initiative’s intent by supporting life safety and property conservation for all groups and reducing 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):
Fire response to 1500 Jefferson Street is critical to the safety of those who work in the building, as well as the surrounding neighbors.
Financial Impact:
The City will receive $160,000.00 from WaTech during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Additionally, under a separate contract, the City will receive funding from Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for buildings also on the State Campus.
Options:
1. Move to approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement: Accept the terms of the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement and send it back to staff. Expected revenues for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year from the State may not be collected as anticipated.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement