Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interagency Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Washington State Patrol for Reimbursement of Allowable Fire Agency Costs
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Washington State Patrol and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement between the City of Olympia and the Washington State Patrol to allow for the reimbursement of allowable Fire Agency costs incurred if Olympia Fire Department assets are mobilized.
Staff Contact:
Greg Wright, Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The statewide Fire Mobilization Plan has been in place for many years. The Washington State Patrol, coordinating agency for the Fire Mobilization Plan, set out to renew contracts with all statewide participants in the Fire Mobilization Plan.
The purpose of the Fire Mobilization Plan is to provide for the reimbursement of allowable Fire Agency costs incurred while its assets are mobilized in accordance with Chapter 38.54 RCW and the Washington State Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan.
This is essentially a housekeeping issue. The Fire Department does not expect to use these resources or provide City resources to other entities. The intent of the agreement is to clear the way for the rapid response of resources should the need unexpectedly arise. Otherwise, the agreement has no impact on operations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement. Accept the terms of the Interagency Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interagency Agreement and send back to staff. In the event that the City of Olympia needs resources or is asked to provide resources, valuable time will be lost without this agreement in place at the time of deployment. Cost of recovery is only possible for the City of Olympia if the agreement has been executed.
Financial Impact:
The Interagency Agreement will allow the City of Olympia to recoup expenses associated with sending Olympia Firefighters to assist the State of Washington during fire mobilization.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement