HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4103CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #40
REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INCREASED RESOURCES TO COMBAT
WILDLAND AND BRUSH FIRES.
WHEREAS, the City and King County Fire Protection District #40 (the "District") are
authorized, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34, to enter into interlocal government cooperative
agreements; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2008, the District entered into a long-term contractual
agreement with the City to provide fire and life safety services to the citizens of the District; and
WHEREAS, there are areas within the boundaries of the District that are at risk of both
brush fires and wildland fires; and
WHEREAS, the District currently retains, as an asset for use by the City, a 1984 Brush
Truck with a 'slip-in' pump/tank unit, obtained through an agreement with the Washington
State Department of Natural Resources for use on wildland and brush fires; and
WHEREAS, due to the age of the vehicle and limitations of the aging equipment, both
the District and the City have determined there is a need to enhance and update this
equipment to better serve the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4103
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with King County Fire Protection District #40 to mutually
address the development of increased resources to combat wildland and brush fires.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of July , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this J_8th_ day of July , 2011.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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