Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Mason County Fire Protection District 11 for Vehicle Repair
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and Mason County Fire Protection District 11 for fire apparatus repair and authorize the City Manager to sign.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the Interlocal Agreement allowing the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) mechanics to provide repairs for Mason County Fire Protection District 11 vehicles, fulfilling a portion of their business model.
Staff Contact:
Mike Buchanan, Assistant Fire Chief, 360.791.2963
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 repairing only emergency vehicles and cannot deliver the level of service needed.
This Interlocal Agreement continues to allow the OFD mechanics to provide repairs for Mason County Fire Protection District 11 vehicles.
Mason County Fire Protection District 11 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. This joint effort provides benefits to both...
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