Title
Approval of 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
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor's to sign the lease agreement to allow Olympia Fire Department (OFD) to use TCFPD3's vehicle repair facility.
Report
Issue:
This lease agreement continues OFD's use of TCFPD3's vehicle repair facility. Utilizing this facility provides OFD mechanics the capacity to work on multiple vehicles at one time utilizing their business model for revenue.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Deputy Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
Greg Wright
Background and Analysis:
This lease agreement continues OFD's use of TCFPD3's vehicle repair facility. Utilizing this facility provides OFD mechanics the capacity to work on multiple vehicles at one time. The vehicle repair facility was designed and built with 3 interior bays, of which one is doubled in length, for the sole purpose of repairing and maintaining fire apparatus. Additionally, the facility has an outdoor drive-thru covered bay. Allowing OFD fire mechanics to continue to use this building ensures their efficiency and productivity.
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, Thurston County Fire Protection District 3, and other local departments.
They realize OFD's mechanics are comprised of a team of experienced mechanics who are certified in Master Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles. The mechanics specialized certifications, along with their experience in working on fire apparatus and medic vans, 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.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Accept the continuation of the lease agreement. This lease agreement allows OFD Mechanics to repair apparatus at the TCFPD3's vehicle repair facility.
This lease agreement provides benefits to OFD in utilizing a vehicle repair shop designed for fire apparatus that will allow OFD fire mechanics to work on multiple fire apparatus at one time.
Financial Impact:
The cost to the City for using this facility is +/- $60,000.00 and is offset by the revenue generated by being able to work in this facility.