Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Tumwater for Fire Vehicle Repair
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the City of Tumwater for fire apparatus repair, and authorize the City Manager to sign any and all associated documents.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Interlocal Agreement allowing the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) mechanics to provide repairs for the City of Tumwater vehicles, fulfilling a portion of our business model.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Deputy Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department (OFD) has set a high safety standard for all emergency response vehicles in the fleet with maintenance by highly skilled and competent mechanics. This high standard has paid off in safer and more reliable front line and back up vehicles for Olympia, Thurston County Medic One, Thurston County Fire District (TCFD) #3, TCFD #8, TCFD #9 and TCFD #13. It is well accepted that OFD's specialized level of service using a team of mechanics who are certified in Master Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles, along with experience, is difficult to find at a private repair facility. Most repair facilities are not solely specialized in repair of only emergency vehicles and cannot deliver the level of service needed.
The City of Tumwater has requested OFD mechanic's to provide repairs for their vehicles. This is a continuation of contracted services that started in 2011. When the City of Tumwater is assisting OFD during mutual aid responses, the apparatus that is travelling within our community has been repaired at the highest safety level possible.
The City of Tumwater will reimburse the City of Olympia for this service based on the provisions in the attached Interlocal ...
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