Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Renewal of an Interlocal Services Agreement with Thurston County for Maintenance of the City's Communications System
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the services agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County for maintenance of the City's communications system, and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether renew the Services Agreement with Thurston County to provide the City with radio programming, equipment repair and maintenance services.
Staff Contact:
Dan Daniels, Waste ReSources Line of Business Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8780.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City entered into a services agreement with Thurston County in 2009 to provide radio maintenance services because the City does not have in-house expertise to do this work.
The Olympia Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, and Parks Department use both vehicle-mounted radios and hand-held personal radios while performing tasks and responding to emergencies. Having these radios in top working condition at all times is essential to employee safety and effective operations.
It is estimated that this agreement with Thurston County has reduced radio repair costs by one-third to one-half from the costs to have the work done in a commercial shop. Additionally, Thurston County performs work on-site, reducing vehicle down time and transport costs.
Renewing the services agreement would continue to save the City on repair and maintenance costs and reduce vehicle down time.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing renewal of the Services Agreement: Accept the terms of the Services Agreement and authorize the City manager to execute the agreement. This option will allo...
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