Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Olympia and the City of Tumwater for Fire Training
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for fire training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC).
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for fire training and the use of the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC).
Staff Contact:
Toby Levens, Supervisor III, Fire Department, 360.753.8431
Kate McDonald, Fire Captain, Fire Department, 360.709.2720
Mike Buchanan, Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Department, 360.753.8459
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Fire Department has developed a high-performance training program and has built a state-of-the-art training complex, the Mark Noble Regional Fire Training Center (MNRFTC). This training program and facility supports the Department’s firefighting effort through readiness and safety training of the Fire Department personnel, making them more effective in the protection of the citizens of Olympia.
This level of performance has not gone unnoticed by the local fire service and is desired by other local jurisdictions for their firefighters. The fire department serving the City of Tumwater would like to continue participating in Olympia’s training program and be able to use the Olympia facility. This new agreement continues that training currently being provided for Tumwater via an expiring agreement. Along with the revenue received from Tumwater, the agreement defines the training program that Olympia will provide to Tumwater and Tumwater’s access to the facility.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement. Accepting the Interlocal Agreement brings revenue to the City to offset costs at the MNRFTC and provides benefits to both Olympia and Tumwater in the fire service goal of providing well trained, safe, and effective firefighters for their communities.
2. Do not approve the Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement. Not accepting this Interlocal Agreement eliminates the planned revenue that would have offset increases in the training program expenses.
Financial Impact:
The contract defines revenue to the City of Olympia from the City of Tumwater for training and use of the MNRFTC ($86,080.00 annually).
Attachments:
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement.