Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for Fire Mobilization Reimbursement
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement between The City of Olympia and the State of Washington, Washington State Patrol, for Fire Mobilization reimbursement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement between the City of Olympia and the State of Washington, Washington State Patrol, to allow for the reimbursement of allowable Fire Agency costs incurred if Olympia Fire Department assets are mobilized.
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department
Background and Analysis:
The statewide Fire Mobilization Plan has been in place for many years. The Washington State Patrol, the coordinating agency for the Fire Mobilization Plan, set out to renew contracts with all statewide participants in the Fire Mobilization Plan.
The purpose of the Fire Mobilization Plan is to provide for the reimbursement of allowable Fire Agency costs incurred while its assets are mobilized in accordance with Chapter 38.54 RCW and the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
This is essentially a housekeeping issue. The Fire Department does not expect to use these resources or provide City resources to other entities. The agreement's intent is to clear the way for the rapid response of resources should the need unexpectedly arise. Otherwise, the agreement will not impact our city's day-to-day operations.
Climate Analysis:
While this interagency agreement does not specifically address one of the sectors in the Climate Framework, it does support the City's initiative to reduce the impacts of climate change by helping to ensure the emergency response system has the appro...
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