Title
Agenda Item:
Authorization of a Facility Use Agreement for the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center
Body
Issue:
Neighboring fire agencies wish to train at the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC).
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Move to authorize staff to use the proposed, or substantially same, Facility Use Agreement with outside agencies who wish to train fire personnel at the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Deputy Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The MNRFTC is the only fire training facility of its kind in the region. Requests from other agencies to use the facility for their training needs have been coming to the Fire Department since the project was first considered. A Facility Use Agreement is a tool that will allow other entities to rent the training center for single use training events, while providing the Olympia Fire Department with the necessary information to prepare for each use and to properly protect the City from liability. The Facility Use Agreement outlines types of use, areas of use, rules of use, scheduling requirements, and a rate structure. In addition, each agency will be required to provide evidence of liability insurance. Over time, the Facility Use Agreement will be a useful tool in tracking local, as well as regional training needs, and may assist in identifying the most efficient operation of the facility.
Some jurisdictions may determine that it's beneficial to train together and share resources on a long term basis, rather than simply reserving space for a single training event. In that case, an interlocal agreement is a more appropriate tool. On November 5, 2012, Council approved an interlocal agreement between the City and Lacey Fire District 3, that allows the City and District 3 to train together at the facility, as well as to present training to o...
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