Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 (Lacey) for 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 Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 for fire apparatus repair and authorize the City Manager to sign.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an Interlocal Agreement to continue to allow the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) mechanics to provide repairs for Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 vehicles, fulfilling a portion of their business model.
Staff Contact:
Toby Levens, Policy and Finance Coordinator, 360.753.8431
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: to be maintained 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, Tumwater Fire Department and other local departments. They realize OFD's specialized level of service using a team of mechanics who are certified in Master Fire Apparatus and Emergency Vehicles, along with experience, are 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.
This Interlocal Agreement continues to allow the OFD mechanics to provide repairs for Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 vehicles.
Thurston County Fire Protection District #3 will reimburse the City of Olympia for this service based on the provisions in the attached Interlocal Agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement. T...
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