Title
Approval of a Resolution Approving a Facility Use Agreement with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Academy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution approving the WSP Academy Use Facility Agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution approving the WSP Academy Use Facility Agreement.
Staff Contact:
Chandra Brady, Support Administrator, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8214
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
We have contracted with Washington State Patrol (WSP) for the use of their training facility (academy) in Shelton for several years; that contract has now expired and needs to be renewed. The WSP academy is used to train our officers in the safe operations of patrol vehicles during emergency responses. Their facility has four different driving courses encompassing high speed, backing, slow speed maneuvers and inclement conditions (wet roadways).
The city does not own property that meets the specifications needed to properly train our officers. There are other private entities that own driving courses, which would also necessitate a contract. Those courses include:
• Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Washington
• The Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, Washington
• South Sound Speedway, Rochester, Washington
The disadvantages of these courses include that they are not “striped” as a city roadway (they are simply race tracks) and they don’t include the option of artificially wetting the roadways. The WSP facility is the only feasible, affordable, accessible option and is a great opportunity to take advantage of regional partnerships.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
Approve the resolution approving the WSP Academy Use Facility Agreement. Move forward as currently operating and provide good training.
Do not approve the resolution. This would result in a need to secure different facilities for training.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
WSP Academy Use Facility Agreement