Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for the Fire Fleet Vehicle Repair Facility Buildings
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Lease Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for the Fire Fleet Vehicle Repair Facility (VRF) Buildings.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Lease Agreement between the City of Olympia and Thurston County Fire Protection District 3 for the Fire Fleet Vehicle Repair Facility (VRF) Buildings.
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, Fire Chief, 360.753.8466
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Since 2012, the Olympia Fire Department (OFD) has leased Thurston County Fire Protection District 3's (TCFPD3) vehicle repair facility. TCFPD3's vehicle repair facility has grown to meet the needs of OFD Fire Fleet Services and is superior to any property in the City of Olympia for this purpose. In 2024, TCFPD3 completed construction on a second building. This additional building allows OFD mechanics to work on multiple vehicles simultaneously, increasing efficiency and productivity.
Climate Analysis:
The impacts of this agreement have been evaluated using the Climate Framework. Reliable, safe and effective emergency response vehicles are vital to the community's safety and sustainability. Mitigating emergencies quickly and efficiently results in less property damage and supports all four greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Equity Analysis:
This lease agreement continues to support OFD Fire Fleet Services' ability to fulfill the critical function of maintaining and repairing the emergency response vehicles that enable the success of the fire and emergency medical services system. The universal...
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