Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement between Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Olympia, and City of Tumwater to Support Regionally Coordinated Implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Olympia, and City of Tumwater to support regionally coordinated implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement between Thurston County, City of Lacey, City of Olympia, and City of Tumwater to support regionally coordinated implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan.
Staff Contact:
Pamela Braff, PhD, Director of Climate Programs, City Manager's Office, Climate Program, 360.753.8249
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2023, Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater executed an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to establish the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative (TCMC) and coordinate implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP). As the TCMC has evolved, the partners have identified several opportunities to reduce administrative burdens and improve the efficiency of regional collaboration. The proposed updates to the ILA are intended to streamline regional coordination and direct more staff capacity and funding toward implementation.
The TCMC Executive Committee reviewed the proposed amendments to the ILA on October 27, 2025, and recommended approval of the amendments.
Summary of Proposed Changes
Regional Initiatives
* Specifies conditions under which Regional Initiatives may proceed without a separate agreement.
Funding
* Establishes a biennial work plan and budget prepared by the Staff Team.
* The Parties' approval and adoption of their re...
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