Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing an 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 a Resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training and the use of the MNRFTC.
Staff Contact:
Toby Levens, Administrative Supervisor, 360.753.8431
Mike Buchanan, Interim Deputy Chief, 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 MNRFTC. This training program and facility supports the department’s firefighting effort through readiness and safety training of the fire department personnel, making them a more effective tool 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 the 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.
Climate Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been applied through the climate lens of the Climate Framework. Tumwater Fire Department’s continued access to Olympia’s training program and facility helps to reduce greenhouse gas in the four sectors by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Tumwater’s Firefighters. The same firefighters who respond as our city’s mutual aid partners to significant emergency events within the City of Olympia. Safe and effective emergency response reduces the loss of life and property and indirectly supports the objectives of the Climate Framework.
Equity Analysis:
Tumwater Fire Department’s continued access to Olympia’s training program and facility does meet the intent of this initiative by supporting life safety and property conservation for all groups. Tumwater’s Firefighters respond to our city to support and bolster our emergency response, helping to reduce loss of life and property. The universal protection of life and property is rooted in justness and inherently supports the Equity Framework’s intent.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Well trained Firefighters are of interest to the safety of all community members.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing a the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Tumwater for Fire Training and the use of the MNRFTC. 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 and send it back to staff. Not accepting this Interlocal Agreement eliminates the planned revenue that would have offset increases in the training program expenses.
3. Take another action.
Financial Impact:
The Interlocal Agreement defines revenue to the City of Olympia from the City of Tumwater for training and use of the MNRFTC ($90,400 annually).
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement