Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Transfer of Ownership of the City's Harbor Patrol Vessel and Management and Operation of the Harbor Patrol to the Port of Olympia
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement transferring ownership of the City's Harbor Patrol Vessel and management and operation of the Harbor Patrol to the Port of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Should the City's ownership of its Harbor Patrol Vessel and management and operation of the Harbor Patrol be transferred to the Port of Olympia?
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Background and Analysis:
The Port of Olympia and the City have a shared interest in creating efficiencies and cost savings with regard to the provision of boating safety and related services, including but not limited to Port security, through the operation of a Harbor Patrol Vessel. As a marine service provider, the Port already has response boats and an active program to handle most emergency and assistance problems that may occur offshore. The Port is willing to accept ownership of the City's Harbor Patrol Vessel and equipment to provide enhanced local boating safety services to Thurston County residents. The proposed Interlocal Agreement provides a cooperative framework for the transfer of ownership, use, operation, and maintenance of the Harbor Patrol Vessel from the City to the Port. Execution of the Interlocal Agreement will also transfer management and operation of the Harbor Patrol to the Port of Olympia.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Interlocal Agreement between the City and Port makes provision of safe and secure waterways to accommodate recreational and commercial boating, as well as business and economic growth.
Options:
1. Approve and authorize the ...
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