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AGENDA
Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:30 PM-Monday, November 23,2015
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall—1055 S.Grady Way
1. Regional Fire Authority
Final Plan
PowerPoint
2. 2016 Legislative Priorities
Handout
PowerPoint
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Renton Regional Fire Authority Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Acknowledgement....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Background&Needs Statements.................................................................................................... 3
Section2: Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 3: Formation Authority............................................................................................................................. 6
Section 4:Jurisdictional Boundaries................................................................................................................... 8
Section5:Governance...............................................................................................................................................10
Section6: Funding and Finance ............................................................................................................................11
Section 7: Organizational Structure-Personnel-Administration.........................................................14
Section 8: Operations and Services......................................................................................................................17
APPENDICES
APPendix A: Jurisdiction Boundary Map..........................................................................................................20
' Appendix B: Fire Benefit Charge..........................................................................................................................21
Exhibit 1: Initial Fire Benefit Charge Formula and Preliminary Factors.............................................24
Appendix C: Organization Structure...................................................................................................................25
AppendixD: Real Property....................................................................................................................................26
Appendix E: Personal Property-Vehicles and Apparatus........................................................................27
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities that all fire jurisdictions are facing,the City of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No. 25, through a partnership of many years, agreed to
explore the different governance and funding options available to provide fire protection and
emergency medical services to the communities we serve.
Plannine Committee
Ed Prince,Committee Chair,Renton City Council Ray Barilleaux,Fire District 25 Commissioner
Marcie Palmer, Renton City Council Myron Meikle,Fire District 25 Commissioner
Armondo Pavone, Renton City Council Kerrie Abercrombie,Fire District 25
Commissioner
Steerine Committee
Jay Covington,Chief Admin Officer Steven Winter,Loca1864 President
Mark Peterson,Fire Chief Brett Bigger,Local 864 Vice President
Chad Michael,Deputy Fire Chief William Aho,Loca1864 Representative
Erik Wallgren,Deputy Fire Chief Pat Miller,Loca12170 President
Iwen Wang,FIT Administrator Corey Thomas,Loca12170 Representative
Anjela St.John,Fire Marshal Jennifer Zinck,Administrative Assistant
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SECTION 1 I Background&Needs Statements
Revision The BACKGROUND&NEEDS STATEMENTS section of the RFA Plan is subject
to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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A. Background and Needs:
1. The ability to respond to emergency situations by fire protection and emergency
services jurisdictions has not kept up or progressed with the community's needs
and special service demands. Anticipated increase in population will likely
exacerbate this problem.
2. Providing a fire protection and emergency services system requires a collaborative
partnership and responsibility among local and regional governments, the private
sector,and the community.
3. Delivery of core emergency services and timely development of significant projects
can best be achieved through stable funding options for regional fire protection and �
emergency services. j
4. The City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25 have had a '
cooperative partnership, striving to provide the highest level of fire and emergency
services to our community within the confines of available resources.
5. Cooperation and the partnership between the City of Renton and King County Fire
District No. 25 began with an interlocal agreement in 1993, providing the legal
structure for the entities to remain separate but work cooperatively together.
6. The City of Renton and King County Fire District No. 25 will be asking its citizens to
consider combining all functions and services provided by the two jurisdictions into
a single entity, called a Regional Fire Authority.
RFA SECTION 1 PLAN REVISION:
The NEEDS STATEMENT section of the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) Plan is
subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS �
Revision The DEFINITIOIVS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a
majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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A. DEFINITIONS
1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this RFA Plan. unless the context clearly
requires otherwise.
1.1. "Board", "Governance Board"or"Governing Board"means the Governance body of a
regional fire protection service authority.
1.2. "Cit,�'means the City of Renton.
1.3. "District"means King County Fire Protection District No.25.
1.4. "Effective Date"means July 1 immediately following the approval of the RFA Plan by
voters of the Participating Jurisdictions.
1.5. "Fire Beneftt Charge" is a service charge determined by the required fire-flow and
personnel and equipment costs associated with fighting a fire in a particular type and
size of structure. The initial calculation method and formula is described in Appendix
B of this plan.
1.6. "/nterlocal Agreement" means the interlocal service agreement between the RFA and
the City of Renton in provisioning of certain administrative and support services per
the adopted Plan.
1.7. "Participating Jurisdictions" means the City of Renton and King County Fire
Protection District No.25.
1.8. "RCW"means Revised Code of Washington.
1.9. "Regional Fire Protection Service Authority" or "Regional Fire Authority" or
"RFA" means a regional fire protection service authority formed pursuant to chapter
52.26 RCW. An RFA is a municipal corporation, an independent taxing authority
� within the meaning of Article VII, Section 1 of the state Constitution, and a taxing
district within the meaning of Article VII,Section 2 of the state Constitution.
1.10."Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee" or "Planning Committee" means the
committee created under RCW 52.26.030 to create and propose to the Ciry of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No.25 the Regional Fire Authority Plan.
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1.11."Regional Fire Authority Plan," "RFA Plan" or "Plan" means this Regional Fire
Protection Service Authority Plan, drafted and approved in accordance with chapter
52.26 RCW for the development, financing and operation of the Renton Regional Fire
Authority.
1.12. "Renton Regional Fire Authority" or "RRFA" means the Regional Fire Protection
Service Authority defined in this plan whose boundaries are coextensive with the City
of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No.25.
RFA SECTION 2 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The DEFINITIONS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 3 FORMATION AUTHORITY
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
Revision or revision only by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for
approval.
Date Council Adopted:
Adopted
Date Commissioners Adopted:
Revised
A. REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY.
1. Chapter 52.26 RCW provides statutory authority for the formation of a Regional Fire
Authority by the City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No.25.
B. PLANNING COMMITTEE AUTHORITY.
1. RCW 52.26.030 and RCW 52.26.040 provides statutory authority to form and operate a
Planning Committee.
2. The Participating Jurisdictions formed a Planning Committee consisting of three (3)
members of the City Council and three(3) Commissioners of the District.
3. The Planning Committee developed and presented to the elected officials of each
Participating Jurisdiction the RFA Plan.
C. RFA PLAN APPROVAL AUTHORITY.
1. The legislative body of each Participating Jurisdiction reviewed and approved the RFA plan
by Joint Resolution and called for an election to approve the RFA Plan.
2. The RFA Plan is being submitted to the voters of the City and the District as a single ballot
measure that must be approved by a 60%majority vote.
3. The Planning Committee has authority to take all necessary actions on behalf of the
Participating Jurisdictions, perform all necessary duties as required to place the RFA Plan
before the voters and to comply with the public hearing requirements contained in RCW
52.26.230.
4. Should the RFA Plan be approved by 60% of the voters of the Participating Jurisdictions,
the Renton Regional Fire Authority shall be formed on, July 1, 2016, in accordance with
RCW 52.26.070.
5. Upon voter approval of the RFA Plan, the City and the District shall continue to exist as
Washington State Municipal Corporations. The exclusive purpose of the continued
existence of the District shall be to levy and collect taxes and/or other fire protection
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district revenue to be transferred to the RFA until such time as the RFA collects its own
revenues and to provide representation to the newly formed RFA Governance Board.
If the RFA Plan is not approved by 60% of the voters, then operations relating to the
services set forth herein shall remain with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department.
RFA SECTION 3 PLAN REVISI0111 DISPOSIT[ON:
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only
by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for approval.
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SECTI01114 JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES I
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Revision The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment or revision only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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A. JURISDICTIONAL BOUIVDARIES ON DATE OF FORMATION.
1. On the Effective Date,the jurisdictional boundaries of the RFA shall be the legal boundaries
of the Participating Jurisdictions. The boundaries are depicted on the map attached hereto
and marked as Appendix A of this RFA Plan.
2. On the Effective Date, the RFA shall also be responsible for providing services to King
County Fire Protection District No. 40 pursuant to the terms of the City's Fire and
Emergency Services Operating Agreement Dated February 8, 2008, as amended, between
the City and King County Fire Protection District No. 40. The City shall assign the King
County Fire District No.40 contract to the RFA on the Effective Date.
B. CHANGES IN JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AFTER FORMATION OF THE RFA.
1. Boundary Changes that do not require an RFA Plan amendment.
1.1. City annexations of areas included within the boundaries of the District. Such
annexations will not affect the RFA since the areas will already be within the RFA
boundaries. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.290 there will be no required asset or employee
transfers between the fire protection district and the city.
1.2. City annexations of areas not included within the District. On the effective date of
such annexation, the territory annexed shall automatically be included within the
boundaries of the RFA pursuant to RCW 52.26.290.The territory added to the RFA by
such annexation shall be subject to the taxation, charges, and bonded indebtedness (if
approved as part of the annexation process) of the RFA. Any transfer of assets or
employees that occurs as a result of annexation shall be between the transferring
entity and the RFA.
1.3. Annexation of a portion of the District by a City that is not a Participating
Jurisdiction in the RFA. On the effective date of such annexation, the territory
annexed shall automatically be removed from the boundaries of the RFA. In this
situation the RFA shall not be obligated to transfer employees or assets of the RFA and
the annexing city shall be restricted solely to assets and employees of the District, if
any.
1.4. RFA Annexations. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g),the RFA shall have the authority to
conduct annexations of unincorporated territory adjacent to the RFA pursuant to the
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statutory authority and procedures set forth in Chapter 52.04.001 through RCW
52.04.051.
1.5. RFA Partial Mergers. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g), the RFA shall have the
authority to participate in the partial merger process under the authority and
pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 52.06.090 and.100.
2. Boundary Changes that require an RFA Plan Amendment.
2.1. Annexations of Adjacent Fire Protection Jurisdictions. The boundaries of the RFA
may be expanded to include adjacent fire protection jurisdictions through the Plan
Amendment and annexation procedures set forth at RCW 52.26.300.
RFA SECTION 4 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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ISECTION 5 GOVERNANCE
Revision The GOVERNANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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Revised
A. GOVERNING BOARD STRUCTURE AND OPERATION.
1. Governing Board. As provided by RCW 52.26.080, the RFA Governing Board shall be
established consistent with the terms of this Section and shall have authority as of the
Effective Date.
2. Composition of Governing Board. Upon the effective date of the RFA, the Governing
Board shall include six (6) voting members consisting of three (3) current seated elected
officials from the City to be appointed by the City Council and three (3) current seated
members of the Board of Commissioners from the District. There shall also be a nonvoting
member, representing contracting agencies, if any. The nonvoting member shall be a
current seated elected official from a fire district or a city that contracts with the RFA. The
composition of the Governing Board can be changed in the future by following the process
identified in the RFA bylaws to amend this Section of the Plan.
3. Governing Rules.The RFA Governing Board shall develop and adopt by-laws,governance
policies and rules for the RFA Governing Board to conduct business in accordance with
RCW 52.26.080.
4. Authority. The RFA Governing Board shall have all the power and authority granted
governing boards under Washington State law, and shall include the power and authority
to make any decisions appropriate for the RFA and for matters related to Title 52 RCW.
5. Compensation of Governing Board. Commissioners of the Governing Board will receive
compensation in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided by law for
commissioners of a fire protection district organized under Title 52 RCW.
RFA SECTIOIV 5 PLA1V REVISION DISPOSITION:
The GOVERNANCE section of the Plan may be amended by a majority vote of the RFA Governance
Board.
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ISECTION 6 I FUNDING and FINANCE
Revision The FUNDING and FINANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
or revision by the Governing Board except when voter approval is required by
statute.
Adopted
Revised
A. INTERIM RFA EINANCES
1. The operation and administration of the RFA, if effective on July 1 of the year, for the
remainder of the effective year shall be funded by the funds budgeted for fire department
services in the budgets of each Participating Jurisdiction of the RFA for the year.
B. RFA REVENUES:
, 1. Ta1t Levies.The RFA shall be authorized to levy and collect taxes in accordance with RCW
52.26.050 (1) (b)at the initial tax levy rate of$1 per thousand of assessed valuation.
2. Benefit Charge. The RFA shall be authorized to impose a benefit charge on all improved
properties within the RFA service area, initially based upon the general formula and �
methodology provided in Appendix B in accordance RCW 52.26.050(1)(a). ��
3. Service Contracts. To the extent permitted by law, the RFA Governance Board shall have I
the authority to pursue and contract with agencies and entities exempt from property taxes �i
in accordance with RCW 52.30.020 and related statutes. '
4. Fire Impact and Mitigation Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal agreement with �
the City of Renton prior to the Effective Date to collect such fees generated within Renton
City boundaries to the RFA. Any mitigation fees collected in excess of the debt service
requirement for Station 13 shall be remitted to the RFA.
5. Permit, Plan Review, and Inspection Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal with
the City of Renton prior to the effective date to collect and remit such fees generated within '
Renton.
6. Additional Revenue Options. The RFA Governing Board shall have the authority to
pursue, subject to any applicable statutory voter approval requirements and the RFA Plan
Amendment,if required,all additional revenue sources authorized by law including but not
limited to revenue sources specifically identified in Title 52 RCW and Title 84 RCW that are
not otherwise addressed in chapter 52.26 RCW.
C. TRANSFER OF ASSETS.
1. District Assets. On the Effective Date, the District shall immediately transfer any
remaining and future assets to the RFA. Such assets shall include all real property and
personal property, including but not limited to furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles,
reports, documents,surveys,books,records,files,papers, or written material owned by or
in the possession of the District.
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1.1 Reserve Fund. On the effective Date, the District shall transfer its reserve fund to the li
RFA for the purposes of establishing a Capital Projects Reserve Fund. The Capital Projects �
Reserve Fund shall be used for capital expenditures having a cost greater than $5,000.00 ;
and a service life greater than three years (e.g.,major equipment,fire apparatus,etc.) . I
2. City Assets. On the Effective Date, the City shall immediately transfer to the RFA the
following assets:
2.1. The real property identified in Appendix D, and unless otherwise excluded, any I
building fixtures,furniture and contents thereof. '�
2.2. The apparatus/vehicles identified in Appendix E. ,
2.3. Balance in Fire Health&Wellness Fund (Fund O11) as of transfer date, and balance of II
the Fire small equipment replacement fund within Fund 501 on the effective date. �i
2.4. Unless otherwise specified herein no City funds shall be transferred to the RFA. I
2.5. All reports,documents, surveys,books, records, files, papers, or written material used
by the City to carry out the fire protection and emergency services powers, functions,
and duties of the City that are owned by or in the possession of the City.
2.6. City water systems including fire hydrants and related appurtenances shall not be
transferred and shall remain City property.
All assets so transferred based on the Plan and any subsequent agreements shall be
transferred on an"as is where is"condition.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this RFA Plan, whenever any question arises as to the
transfer of any funds,books,documents,records,papers,files,equipment,or other tangible
property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and
functions transferred, the governing body of the Participating Jurisdiction owning such
assets shall make a determination as to the proper allocation.
D. DEBT.
1. District rights and obligations under LEOFF 1 retiree medical shall be transferred to the
RFA upon Effective Date,including the Long-Term Care policies with UNUM.
2. The following City Debt/Obligation shall be retained by the City:
2.1. Loan on Fire Station 13.
2.2. The cost of developing of Fire Station 15, including all costs such as survey, design,
permit, construction and any associated activities required to bring the station to
operational status, in an amount not to exceed $5.5 million. The cost is based on a
2015 estimate and shall be adjusted by the Seattle Area Construction Cost index as
published by Engineering 1Vews Record (EIVR.COM) annually thereafter until the
project construction bid is awarded.
2.3. The cost of furnishing and equipping Fire Station 15 is not to exceed$1 million.
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2.4. Obligations and assets related to City of Renton's Firefighter's Pension and/or LEOFF 1
retiree medical.
3. Future District Expenses. All future costs incurred by the District on and after the
Effective Date shall be the responsibility of the RFA.
RFA SECTION Fi PI�N REVISION DISPOSITIOIV:
The FUNDING AND FINANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision by the
Governing Board except when voter approval is required by statute.
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SECTION 7 ORGA111IZATIONAL STRUCTURE-PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION
Revision The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE- PERSONNEL-ADMIN[STRATION
section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA
Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.
1. Organizational Chart. The RFA shall be organized as provided in Appendix C of the RFA
Plan.
B. PERSONNEL.
1. Fire Chief.On the Effective Date,the Fire Chief of Renton shall serve as the Fire Chief of the
RFA. The Fire Chief shall at all times be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the
Governance Board.
2. Personnel.The existing personnel of the City Fire Department shall transfer to the RFA to
fulfill assigned duties as outlined in the organizational structure in Appendix C. All City
Fire Department personnel shall be transferred on the Effective Date at their current rank,
grade and seniority.
3. Agreements. All current employee agreements, collective bargaining unit agreements,
outstanding labor issues, personal service contracts, and any other contracts or
agreements pertaining to work, duties, services or employment with the City shall be
transferred over with all personnel on the Effective Date.
C. ADMINISTRATION.
1. Administration. All current administrative and business functions, agreements,
documents, operations, and policies and procedures from the City Fire Department shall
transfer over to the RFA unless otherwise noted in this plan.
2. RFA Administrative Responsibilities.On the Effective Date,the following functions of the
RFA shall be the responsibility of the RFA. The RFA desires to contract with the City of
Renton to perform some of the functions as described below by reimbursing the City
appropriate service costs.
2.1. Recruitment and Hiring, Labor Relations and Negotiations and all administrative
functions related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Family Care Act (FCA),
and all other state and federal employment and labor laws.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director immediately but will also contract all
these services with Renton through the first full calendar year after the Effective Date.
Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the City and the RFA,the RFA will assume all HR
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related functions with its own staff starting January 1 of the second full calendar year
after the Effective Date.
2.2. Health Insurance.
RFA will provide its own health plan effective July 1,2016.
2.3. Risk Management including Labor and Industries time-loss, Liability and Property I
Insurance. I
The RFA will obtain its own property,liability, auto and other insurance coverage and
will obtain its own unemployment and workers compensation policy (either through
the State of Washington or a self-insurance program) upon Effective Date.
2.4. Payroll Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract timecard and I
payroll services with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise '�
agreed to mutually by the City and the RFA,the RFA will assume timecard and payroll ',
processing responsibility no later than January 1 of the second full calendar year after
the Effective Date. I
2.5. Legal Services. '
The RFA will obtain its own legal counsel upon the Effective Date.
2.6. Accounting Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract these services
with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise agreed to mutually
by the City and the RFA, the RFA will have its own staff perform full accounting and
financial management functions of the Authority no later than January 1 of the second
full calendar year after the Effective Date.
2.7. Fleet Maintenance.
The RFA intends to contract all fleet maintenance, fueling, and acquisition/setup
services with Renton starting from the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3
calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
2.8. Facilities,IT,Communication.
The RFA intends to contract all facility operations including but not limited to
janitorial maintenance and supply, routine maintenance,small repairs and rehab with
Renton upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3 calendar years unless
mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement may be elctended for an
additional3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA shall give at least 180 days
written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
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The RFA intends to contract all IT operations including but not limited to hardware
and software, GIS, internet access, phone, cell phone, wireless devices, and new
software selection/implementation upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first
3 calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
The RFA will assume all communication functions upon the Effective Date. For this
section, communication functions include but are not limited to Public Information
Officer(PIO) responsibilities,press releases,web and social media hosting and content
management,interoffice and external mailing and postage,printing and publications.
3. City Retained Administrative Service Responsibilities. The City of Renton shall
continue to provide the following services:
3.1. The City of Renton LEOFF Board will continue to oversee LEOFF 1 benefits for City
retirees in accordance with the City of Renton LEOFF 1 Policies and Procedures.
3.2. Civil Service Board. The RFA shall establish its own Civil Service process no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date. The City will continue to
provide a Civil Service Board during the interim at no cost to the RFA.
3.3. Others. Unless specified herein, the RFA shall establish its own services no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date to perform any functions
not identified in this Plan. City will provide such services during the interim and may
recover any service costs from the RFA.
4. Seamless Transition. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan, the transfer of authority
and the administration and management of the RFA shall be seamless and shall initially
model the current administrative and management components of the current City of
Renton Fire Department.
The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE-PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION section of The RFA Plan
is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 8 OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
Revision The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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A. FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
1. All current operational and service delivery aspects of the City of Renton Fire Department
shall be transferred to the RFA on the Effective Date.
2. Current staffing models, standards of coverage, deployment standards, field operations,
command staffing, and operational policies and procedures of the City of Renton Fire
Department shall be transferred to the RFA and continued at the current level of service on
the Effective Date.
3. The RFA will adopt the City of Renton Fire Department Standards of Coverage Document,
which will define services,levels of service, standards of coverage, development standards
and customer expectations of the RFA.
4. All current automatic aid and mutual aid agreements, and any other contractual services
agreements, documents, or memorandums currently in place with the City Fire
Department and the District shall be transferred to the RFA on the Effective Date to provide
continuous,seamless readiness and emergency services coverage.
B. FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Prevention Services pursuant to RCW 19.27.050 within the boundaries of the City of
Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Prevention Services within the District.
Z. Fire Prevention Service Providers on Effective Date:
I 2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Prevention Services within the boundaries of the RFA shall
be provided as follows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Prevention Services to the City
of Renton. City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire Chief and the
RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal, and the City will provide enforcement and
prosecution support when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire Prevention
Services.
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C. FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Investigation Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Investigation Services within the District.
2. Fire Investigation Services On Effective Date:
2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Investigation Services within the boundaries of the RFA
shall be provided as follows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Investigation Services to the
City of Renton and the City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire
Chief and the RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal. The City of Renton shall
cooperate with the RFA in such investigations and provide police support and
prosecute criminal acts when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire
Investigation Services.
D. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides
Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Emergency Management Services within the District.
2. Emergency Management Services on Effective Date.
2.1. On the Effective Date, Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the
RFA shall be provided as follows:
a. Within the City of Renton: The City of Renton shall provide Emergency
Management Services within the city boundaries.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall remain the provider of
Emergency Management Services.
E. PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
1. On the Effective Date of the creation of the RFA, the RFA shall provide Public Education
Services throughout the jurisdiction of the RFA.
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F. TRANSITION OF SERVICES.
1. In order to effectuate the transition of services identified above, the following shall occur
on the Effective Date of the RFA:
1.1. The City of Renton Fire Department staff assigned to the Community Risk Reduction
Section shall be transferred over to the RFA.
1.2. The RFA Community Risk Reduction Section shall be organized as provided in
Appendix C.
1.3. The City of Renton agrees to designate the Chief and Fire Marshal of the RFA as the
Chief and Fire Marshal of the City of Renton.
1.4. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan or the Interlocal Agreement, the transfer of
authority and the Community Risk Reduction Section of the RFA shall be seamless and
shall initially model the current Community Risk Reduction Section of the City of
Renton Fire Department.
1.5. The RFA shall enforce Fire Code within City of Renton and, except as provided in the
Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and police
support for enforcement of code enforcement issues.
1.6. The RFA shall conduct fire investigation within City of Renton and, except as provided
in the Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and
police support for enforcement of fire investigation issues.
1.7. The City of Renton will retain emergency management authority in accordance with
Washington State Law within its jurisdiction.
RFA SECTI01118 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITIOIV:
The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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Appendix A:
Jurisdiction Boundary Map
Proposed Regional Fire Authority
City of Renton and Fire District 25
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Appendix B:
Fire Benefit Charge
The Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) funding method is a voter approved, two part funding system
authorized by State Law in 1987 that balances general purpose taxes with a user fee charged. Under
this system,the Fire Department is funded by:
a. A property tax of up to $1.00 per$1,000 assessed values of property to support day to day
operations and capital needs of the fire department;and
b. A Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) of up to 60%of the operaring budget and can be used only for
day to day operational expenses such as salaries,equipment,fuel and utilities.
I. Fire Benefit Charge - (FBC) Formula
FBC is only imposed on improvements to real property and personal property, and must be
reasonably apportioned based on the services afforded to these properties. The primary factor
of the formula is based upon the amount of"required fire flow" or water needed to extinguish
a fire,the number of firefighters and equipment needed to effectively deliver the required fire
flow and their associated cost for fighting a fire in the type and size of structure being assessed.
As structure size or fire loading within a structure increases, the need for required fire flow,
firefighters, and equipment also increases. The following formula is adopted for calculating
the FBC for Renton Regional Fire Authority. The formula is based on the Insurance Services
Office(ISO) required fire flow,fire risk,and firefighting effort factors.
FBC = Area * 18 * Category Factor (CF) * Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG) *
Effective Response Factor(ERF) *Hazard Factor (HF) *Discount(s)
A matrix showing initial values of these factors is attached herein as Exhibit 1.
The initial values, factors, discounts and exemptions are subject to change as
necessary to comply with the statutory requirements of RCW 52.26.180.
II. Definitions:
1. Area. The square root of the total gross square feet of the buildings/structures located
upon the property. FBC will not be applied to parcels with a total improvement square
footage less than 400 sq.ft.
2. Category Factor (CF). The category factor is based upon building use and size. This
information is obtained from the King County Assessor data base for each building subject
to the FBC.
AGENDA ITEM #1. �
Building Use Categories:
➢ Residential Use: including one and two family buildings and condominium when
unit ownership information is available in the King County Assessor's database.
➢ Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes: Each mobile home unit whether it is located
on a single land parcel or in a mobile home park.
➢ Anartments: other attached residential building structures.
➢ Commercial Buildines: all other uses including storage facilities, warehouses,
offices,and commercial businesses.
3. Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG). The relative cost of providing the required fire
flow per gallon during a fire incident. CPG is a balancing factor used as an adjustable
multiplier to finely tune the FBC calculation across all properties to reach the desired
target FBC amount.
4. Effective Response Force (ERF). The effective response force factor is relational to the
size of force in firefighters and equipment required to deliver the required fire flow.
5. Hazard Factor (HF). The hazard factor represents the degree of risk caused by the use,
processing, or storage of hazard materials with a building. The hazard factor reflects the
need for larger and/or more specialized effective response forces. Hazard factors are
determined from use and risk classifications found in the National Fire Protection
Association (HFPA) Standard 13 (Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), and
are applicable to commercial properties only.
The initial extra hazard charges are as follows:
a. A 30% increase when products or uses with high combustibility or high rates of
heat release are present.
b. A 40% increase when products or uses with high quantities of flammable, combustible
or hazardous materials are present.
No surcharge will be assessed on light and ordinary hazards.
6. Discounts.
a. Low Income Senior and Disabled Discount: Low income senior or disabled person that
qualify for property tax discount under RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389 will receive
the same discount on FBC. If you think you qualify, please contact King County
Exemption Unit at 206-296-3920 or visit their website - King County Assessor -
Taxpayer Assistance.
b. Snrinkler Svstem Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with full-coverage
sprinkler system are eligible for sprinkler system discount.
c. Alarm Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with certified functioning alarm
systems are eligible for alarm discount based on the type of alarm on premises.
d. Aericultural Use: A discount for auxiliary structures, such as barns and/or storage
sheds, used in conjunction to dairy, farming, and other agricultural operations. For the
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purpose of FBC, properties used for marijuana growth, production, or processing are
not considered agriculture use.
7. Exemptions to the Fire Benefit Charge.
a. Relieious Use: Personal property or improvements to real property owned or used by
recognized religious denomination or religious organization,including sanctuary, schools
and educational facilities.RCW 52.26.180(1).
b. Pronertv not Assessed. Personal Property not assessed and subject to ad valorem
taxation under RCW title 84.
c. Public Schools: Public schools who pay a per student stipend are exempt from the Fire
Benefit Charge.
d. Entities with Contract for Service: Entities who contract for service with the RFA are
exempt from the Fire Benefit Charge.
Non-profits, governmental entities and school districts are not automatically
exempt from FBC.
III. Implementation Process:
The initial implementation of FBC requires 60% voter approval for a period up to six years.
Every six years,voters have the opportunity to reauthorize,also with 60%voter approval,the
Fire Benefit Charge. In addition,the state law requires annual public hearings prior to the next
year's rates being adopted. Hearings are held prior to November 15 each year,by the Renton
Regional Fire Authority Governance Board to establish the FBC. After the FBC has been
established, property owners subject to the charge will be notified of the amount of the
charge.
The Governing Board will form a Review Board for at least a two-week period to review
written complaints from property owners. The final Benefit Charge will be added to the
property tax bill.
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Initial Fire Benefit Charge Formula and Factor Matrix
Square root of total square footage X 18 X Category Factor X Fire Flow Factor X Response Factor X Risk Factor X Applicable Discount=FBC
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Apa rtm ents 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60
Com m ercial 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.65 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.30 4.30 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
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Ordinary Hazard-1 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Ordinary Hazard-2 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Extra Hazard-1 1.30 1.30 130 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 130 130 130 130 130 1.30 130 1.30
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Automatic Fire Sprinklers 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900
Manual Local Alarm 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980
Manual Central Alarm 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950
Automatic Local Alarm 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970
Automatic Central Alarm 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925
Agricultural 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
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final property tax and property data are certified by the King County Assessor. m
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Organization Structure
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Appendix D
Real Property
Facility Year Built Effective Yr Address Land Sf Building SF Transfer/ Auxiliary Use/Notes
Lease**
FS 11 1979 1985 211 Mill Ave S 28,750 21,000 L
FS 12 2004 2004 1209 Kirkland Ave NE 53,255 15,800 L
FS 13 2007 2007 18002 108th SE 37,956 20,521 T Emergency and Backup Fueling Facility(right to
use agreement??)
FS 14 1996 1996 1900 Lind 261,781 13,659 T
Fire Training 1996 1996 1900 Lind (included in above) T
FS 15* 334210-3245 23,766 7,500 T Assume 1/2 of the site is set-aside for water
tank/reservoir with access easement from FS15
FS 16 1974 1984 12923 156th Ave SE 58,806 7,732 T
*Proposed Kennydale Station: 3-bays,7500 sf,total land area is 47,500 sf
**RFA to lease facilities at$1 a year so long as the facility is used for Fire purpose.RFA is responsible for all maintenance and operating
as well as repairs/rehabs costs of all facilities.
FS 17 1970 1985 14810 Petrovitsky Rd SE 54,310 6,836 NA FD40 property,part of service contract w/FD40
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Appendix E
Personal Property-Vehicles and Apparatus
Fire Vehicles and Equipment
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F096A POOL38 �1200 48351D �2009 FORD ESCAPE SFMCU59359KA122009FORDESCAPEHVBRIO Fire Pdmin 27,184 27,184
F098A POOL38 1200 48353D 2009 FORD 6CAPE iFMCU59339KA122009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Pdmin 27,184 27,184
F099A POOL38 �1200 48354D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59359KA122009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Pdmin 27,184 27,184
F100A POOl38 �1200 483550 �2009 FORD ESCAPE IFMCU59379KA122009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Pdmin 27,184 27,164
F078 700L39 �1300 18036D �1997 FORD TAURUS 3FALP52U4VA194ETAURUSGI Fire Creventionand 15,070 -
F078-Rplc POOlCO 1300 Zplq FORO NEWPickupTruck Fire Preventionand 37,000 37,000
F062 POOL39 1300 56191D 1999 FOR�TAURUS IFAFP52U4%G3522FORDTAURUS6DR Fire Preventionand 15,974 -
F062-Rplc POOL40 �1300 2015 FOR�NEW Fire Supprezsion Z2,000 22,000
F080 POOL38 1400 35609D �2003 OMCHINTREPID 283HD46R96H6132003DODGEINTREPID Fire Pdmin 15,761 15,761
F079 POOL40 1400 18182D 2001 fORD CROWNVIC2FAFP71W91%161�CROWNVIRORIA Fire Suppression 22,567 22,567
F429 POOL52 1500 49249D 2002 FORD FOCUS 1FAFiP36352W1802002FORDFOCUS Fire Suppression 19,500 19,500
F083 700L38 �2010 35610U �2003 CHEV BLAZER 1GN0T13X13K166 2003CHEVROLEfBLAZER Fire Admin 22,468 22,468
F086 POOL38 �2030 43848D �2007 FORD ESCAPE 1FMYU93167KA602007FORDESCAPE Fire Admin 20,003 20,003
F087 POOL38 �2030 44111D �2008 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU93188KA302008FORDf5CA7EXLT Fire Admin 18,165 18,165
F104 POOL38 �2010 53024� �2012 FORD ESCAPE SFMCU9C73CKA10 2012 FORD ESCAPE Fire Admin 19,683 19,883
F077 POOL39 �2010 18163D 2001 DMCHCHEROKEE 114FF48501L5307'1EEP4X4 Fire Preventionand 22,g59 22,959
F089 POOL39 �2010 44110D �2008 FORD ESCAPE SFMCU931XBICA302008FORDESCAPEXLT Fire Preventionand 18,165 18,165
F082 POOl38 �2020 35098D �2003 FORD IXPEDITON iFMPU16L83LB01'FORD IXPEDITION Fire Pdmin 28,94g 28,948
F309 POOL38 2020 56473D �2013 CHEV TAHOE 1GNSK2EOXDR337�CHEVROLEfTAF10E Fire Admin ;Z,q97 32,497
F434 POOL52 2020 49250D �2004 CHEV TAHOE 1GNEK13Z94124932004CHEVROLEfTAHOE Fire Suppression 31,000 31,000
F438 VOOL52 2020 49253D �2007 CHEV TAHOE 1GNFK03067R363�2007CHEVROLEfTAHOE Fire Suppression 31,000 31,000
F080 POOL40 �2020 33121D �2001 FORD IXCURSION SFMNU41513E029COMMANDVEHICLE Fire Suppression 78,274 78,274
F436 VOOL52 �2060 49252D �2005 CHEV PU 1GCEK19VBSE2327200551LVERAD01500 Fire Suppression 25,000 25,000
F088 POOL39 �2060 45535D �2008 FORD F250 1f75X21518E8157�2008FORDF2504X4 Fire Vreventionand 2q,p81 2A,081
F107 POOL40 2080 55773D �1991 ISUZ FfH 1/LLM7A1N4M320015UZUTRUCK Fire Supptession _ -
F068 POOL46 2085 18118D 1999 FORD F550 1FDAF57F3%EE930 FORDF-5504%4 Fire DiveTeam 32,631 32,631
F091 POOL40 �2085 45577D �2008 FORD F550 1FDAW57R78EB442008FORDFSSOCREWCAB Fire Suppression 41,912 41,912
F044 POOL40 2300 07274D �1990 CHEV HICUBEVAPIGCKP32K3L3311�HAZMATVAN Fire Suppression 31,143 -
F044-Rplc POOL40 �2300 2075 CHEV NEW Fire Suppression 350,000 350,000
F108 POOL38 2330 55953D �2000 CHEV ASTRO 1GNOM19WXVB2ICHEVROlEfAS'fitOVIW Fire Admin . -
F066 POOL39 2330 18306D �1999 6MCXSAVANA 1GKFG15R3X11501GMCSAVANAVAN Fire Preventionand 20,750 -
F066-Rplc POOL40 2330 2015 GMIX NEW Pire Suppression 25,000 25,000
F067 POOL38 �2330 18112D �1999 GMCXSAFARI 1GKDM19W9XB53GMCSAFMIVAN Fire Admin zz,gg5 -
F067-Rplc POOL40 �2330 2D15 GMC%NE`N Fire Suppression 25,000 25,000
F2514 POOL41 2385 56190D 2001 INTE 4700 1HTSLAAl31H34791NTERNAiIONAL/BRAUNAIDUNIT Fire Suppression 132,276 132,276
FO65 POOL40 2385 18125D 1999 INTE 4700 1HTSLAAL6VH69701NTERNATIONAL/BRAUNA107RUCK Fire Suppreszlon 133,476 133,476
F072 POOL40 2385 18133D 2000 INTE 4700 1HTSVWl1YH26191N7ERNATIONAL/BRAUNAI07RUCK Fire Suppression 128,999 -
F072-Rplc POOlEO 2395 2014 N�' Fire Suppression 250,000 250,000
F310 POOL40 2385 57314U 2013 INTE 4400 3HAMRAZL1EL780:IN7ERNA710NALBRAUNNWAtDUNIFire Suppression 220,725 220,725
Flll POOL40 2385 57313D 2013 INTE 4400 3HAMRAZLXEL780:IN7ERNA710NAL4400BRAUNAIDU Fire Suppreszion 220,725 220,725
F2513 POOL41 2500 55958D 1996 EONE PUMPER 4EN3AAA82T1006i1996E-0NEPUMPER Fire Suppression 267,441 -
f2513-Rplc POOl60 2500 2016 EONE NEW fire Suppression 510,000 510,000
F2515 POOL41 2500 56189D 2003 EONE CVCIONEII 4EN3N1A8431006:2003EONEPUMPERSOM126791 Fire Suppression 397,003 397,003
F057 POOL40 2500 D260D 1996 EONE PUMPER 4EN3AAA86T1006i 1996 EONE"CVCLONE" Fire Suppression 267,441 -
F0578p1c POOL40 2500 2014 EONE NEW Fire Suppression 510,000 510,000
F061 POOL40 2500 18052U 1998 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3MAB2W1009E-0NEPUMPER Fire Suppression 268,463 -
F061-Rpic POOL40 2500 2015 EONE NEW Fire SupP�esslon 510,000 510,000 Ii
F071 POOL40 2500 18132U 1999 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3MA84X1000lE-0NEPUMPER Fire Suppression 315,766 315,766
F073 POOL40 2500 1B140D 2000 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3MA86X1000f E-0NEPUMPERSOIR0688 Fire Suppression 312,508 312,508 �I
F074 POOL40 2500 19141D 2000 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3NU18HX1000lE-0NEPUMPERSON20689 Fire Suppression 312,508 312,508 ��.
F085 POOL40 2500 41404D 2005 EONE CVCLONEII 4EN3AAfiB951009:2005EONECVCLONEPUMPER Fire SupPression 393,592 393,592
F093 POOL40 2500 48335D 2008 EONE PUMPER 4EN3Ml�8881003:2008E-0NEPUMPER-SOp133545 Fire Suppression 494,531 494,531
F075 POOL40 2501 19134D 2000 EONE AERIAL 4EN3ABPH5%1000l95�AERIALPLA7FORMSOH120848 Fire Suppression 676,602 676,802
F105 POOL40 2501 540700 2011 EONEAERIN 4EN3ABA89B1006�2011EONEAERIlLL100'SOIt1364fifiFire Suppression 1,004,969 1,004,969 '
F301 POOL38 5060 2008 CLUB INTEL7AAK SY0819-900ll3 2008CLUeCARINiELLI7AAKd%4 Fire Admin _ -
f070 POOL46 6A25 181160 1999 CALK 7FM1717511C%871714%59052DIVEBOATTRAILER Fire �iveTeam 1,037 1,037
f430 POOl52 6425 58570C 1995 NRT WATERTANMPH086Lfi691 1995NRTLEWAiERTANN400GAL Fire Suppression _ -
F092 POOL39 6425 45540D 2007 CARG 7B816TA3 SNHUTBT297T412:2007GARGOMATETRAILER Fire Preventionand 7,572 7,572 .
f-094 POOL39 6425 492100 2008 EGLE UTILITV 1848U14188A005:2008FAGLEUTILIT/TNAILER Fire Preventionand _ -
F106 POOL40 6425 55768� 2000 FABR FOAMTRAILI6MPF1225VD0262000FABRIQUEFOAMTRAILER Fire Suppression - -
F103 POOL38 6820 WN$26352010 PLRS SVIRIT ZVPBV24PA808 2010POLARISSPIRITINFLATABLE Fire Admin 39,637 39,637
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Fire District 40 Eauinmmt to be mointained bv FFA os uort of FD40 servia mntract
F431 POOL52 2385 �62992C 2002 FOAD AI�UNIT iFDWB5F22HB06 2002 FORDND UNIT Fire FD40 350,000 -
F439 POOL52 2385 97632C 2011 INTE 4400 1HTMRAZL6BH375�20111N7ERNAiIONAINDUNIT Pire FD40 265,964 - �
F432 P00�52 2500 65655C 2003 SPAR PUMPER 457AT40983C04322003SPAFtTANPUMPEP fire FD40 600,000 -
F437 POOL52 2500 77001C 2006 SPAR PUMPER 49ARC946C054320065PAIiTANPUMPER Fire F040 600,000 -
VehMes used bv Emeiama Manaaemmt SectMn to remvin with[he[Qy
F097A POOL38 1200 48352D 2009 FORD ESCAPE SFMCU59379KA122009FORDESCAPEHVBRID fire Needham 27,184 27,164
F090 POOLaO 2010 45102D 2008 FORD EKAPE 1FMCU93118Kl302008 Fire Mattson 18,165 18,165
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➢ Legislative body of each
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➢ RRFA to Contract up to 18 months:
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Fiscal Stability
Renton urges lawmakers ro protect critica!"siate-shared"revenues, to avoid funding cuts for public safety needs,
and to provide more rools and authority to address local needs and control costs. The city urges the Legislature ro:
Liquor Revolving ACCount. Renton will strongly support ongoing efforts by the Association of Washington Cities(AWC)
and individual cities to remove statutory caps and restore growth in Liquor Revolving Account("Liquor Profit")revenues.
Public Retords. Renton will support 2016 legislation to help cities better manage the rapid growth in Public Records Act
requests,including options to deal with requests that are more about harassment than transparency,and cost recovery for
electronic and commercial requests.
Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA). Renton will support efforts to reinstate the PWAA,or develop a next
iteration of an infrastructure grant or loan program to help fund water,sewer,stormwater,and transportation infrastructure
needs in local communities.
Public Safety/ Mental Health
Renron srrongly supports funding and rools that assist local effores to provide vital public safety service io
communiries. Looking ahead io 2016, the ciry also will strongly supporr efforts related ro mental health. The city
urges the Legislature to:
Regional Fire Authorities. Renton will support efforts to change the Regional Fire Authority statutes so they align with
those for Fire Districts—including a simple majority threshold for levy renewals.
Mental Health. Renton will support funding and policy efforts to help local communities address growing burdens in
assisting the mentally ill and homeless,including additional beds,facilities,services,and shelters.
CITY OF
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AGENDA ITEM #2. •
Support/Oppose Issues
Budgets, Tax-Revenue Fiscal (includes Personnel/HR Issues)
Supports sustainable funding for local revenue options, any bill that restricts our current local option
including modifying the 1%cap on property tax. authority by mandating deferred compensation
legislation that undermines revenue or programs be purchased through the state.
removes/pre-empts local authority. legislation to expand"presumptive disease"
assumptions for purposes of Workers'Compensation
responsibilities,if it arises.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement/
Courts/Fire-EMS Housing, Human Services
Supports legislation that would make body cameras more
feasible through Public Records Act definitions,including Supports a City of Seattle-p�omoted initiative that
the resolution of issues related to storage and retention. an 8-and 12-year multi-family housing property tax
exemption program be extended to renovation of
Supports any legislative initiative that specifically ties existing housing stock that is deteriorated.
relicensing requirements to decriminalizing of Driving
While License Suspended-3rd Degree(3-DWLS). Supports establishment of a new"REET 3"with focus on
funds toward affordable housing.
Supports an Operating Budget request being led by
the Washington Association of Sheriffs&Police Chiefs
(WASPC)and the City of Kent for gangs database funding Land-Use/GMA
for training and overtime. Supports ensuring current laws and best practices
Supports ensuring that current levels of Basic Law Upholding Urban Growth Areas are maintained.
Enforcement Academy(BLEA)funding be preserved. additional changes to Growth Management Act
Supports legislation making a 4th DUI a felony. vesting laws.
legislation removing local control on fireworks
limits and bans(SB 5914). LOCa� �iOV2Ytlt7letlt
,with Washington Association of Sheriffs and (including Public Records Act)
Police Chiefs(WASPC),legislation reducing the threshold
for prosecuting officers on use of force. Supports any effort to reinforce and clarify the
recreational immunity statutes as they relate to multi-
purpose trails.
Economic Development/
Infrastructure Transportation/Transit
Supports HB 2262 on special license plates&funding. Supports any legislation to ensure that emergency
Supports ensuring that any flood control/water supply/ vehicles not be required to pay tolls to use HOT lanes.
stormwater infrastructure funding package be equitable
to all parts of the state.
Supports updates and revisions that ensure the basic
structure and unbiased scoring and ranking features,of
the 25-year-old Washington Wildlife Recreation Program
remains intact.
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1. Background 8 Needs
2. Definitions
3. Formation Authority
4. RFA Boundaries ;
5. RFA Governance �y �
6. Funding and Finance #
7. Organization Structure
8. Operations 8 Services
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by the governance board
. Open: A�low future
merger/annexation of other fire
service jurisdictions '� ��,.;�
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Focuses on smooth transition of � �
services
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personnel to improve responses
and address existing gaps
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Regional Fire Authority
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jurisdiction to review and
approve the RFA plan by Joint
Resolution and call for an
election to approve the RFA
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.The RFA Plan is being submitted
to the voters of the City and the �
District as a single ballot
measure that must be approved
by a 60%majority vote.
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. Upon voter approval of the RFA
Plan,the City and the District
shall continue to exist as �
Washington State Municipal
Corporations.
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by 60%of the voters,then
operations relating to the services ��
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Renton Fire and Emergency
Services Department.
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current seated elected officials from
each participating jurisdiction
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authority to make any decisions
appropriate for the RRFA and for
matters related to fire
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fund to RRFA as Capital Project
Reserve Fund
. FD25 will transfer its obligation
for 3�EOFF 1 retirees to RRFA
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incurred by the district on or
after the effective date will be
the responsibility of RRFA.
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. City will collect permit fee,fire
inspection fee,and fire mitigation fee
generated in Renton on behalf of
RRFA and remit them to RRFA
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. City to transfer Fire Stations 13,14, `
15,and 16 to RRFA and will allow �
RRFA to use Stations 11 and 12 as
long as they are used for fire and '
emergency purposes
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apparatus it owns and uses by lhe
department(exception for Emerqency
management)
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and Wellness fund(fund 011),and a
Fire small equipment reserve fund(in
fund 501)to RRFA
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fleet replacement amount'rf the
replacement has not been initiated by
the Fleet management.
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liability related to Stations 12 and 13.
� City will develop and equip Station 15
(estimated at around$6.5 million total
in 2015 dollars)
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by RRFA include:
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medical services throughout RRFA �
. Fire prevention services within a �
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will be transferred or provided by
Renton through an interlocal service
agreement.
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— Legal
— Risk Management
— Health/Benefit Plans
— Communications
: RRFA to Contract up to 18 months:
— Payroll/Accountinq
— HR Generel/Recruitment
— Civil Services
. RRFA to Contracl up to 3.0 years
— Fleet Management
— Faciliry Management
— IT Services
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• The City of Renton (Renton) and King County Fire District#25 (FD 25) are
considering asking for voter approval to create a Regional Fire Authority (RFA)
to strengthen and stabilize fire and emergency and the funding for these
services.
• Renton and FD 25 are committed to ensuring stable funding for current and
future fire and emergency services to meet the growing public safety needs of
our communities.
• Creating an RFA would restore service cuts imposed during the recession,
expand fire resources and staffing and build a new fire station in North Renton.
I • 60% of voters in Renton and FD 25 must approve the RFA before it is
implemented.
• A robust public education effort will be conducted to ensure Renton and FD 25
residents have the information they need in considering this important public
safety decision.
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1. What is a Regional Fire Authority (RFA)?
A Regional Fire Authority(RFA)is a local government established by vote of the people in the service
area that allows regionalization of fire and emergency services and provides stable funding for these
services. An RFA can be made up of cities or fire districts or a combination of the two. Creation of an
RFA is authorized by state law: Title 52 of the Revised Code of Washington.
2. Why is an RFA being considered?
The City of Renton (Renton) and the King County Fire District#25 (FD 25) are asking for voter
approval to create a RFA to strengthen fire and emergency services and stabilize funding for
these services to meet the growing needs of our communities over time.
Renton's population alone is estimated to grow 40% (new residents and annexation) over the
next two decades. Despite improved operating efficiencies and fire personnel reductions,
current funding sources—primarily property tax—cannot maintain current service levels.
Creation of an RFA would:
• Restore service cuts imposed during the recession
• Enhance service levels, ensuring services meet the needs of the growing population,
and increased commercial development and new adult care and senior housing
facilities in the area.
• Expand firefighter staffing and facilities
• Enhance fire inspection and public health and safety education programs that
proactively reduce fire risk.
3. How will fire and emergency services change under an RFA?
Service levels will be improved and stabilized. The same firefighter and emergency service personnel
will continue to serve the RFA—and there will be additional resources to:
• Maintain fire and aid response times at target levels(less than 7%z minutes)across the
entire service area
• Staff an additional aid car(ambulance)
• Build a new fire station in North Renton in 2017
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• Add 15 firefighters to staff the new fire station
• Add 2 fire inspectors
• Enhance staffing for public education on risk reduction, health and safety
Operations will be guided by a plan,developed jointly by the City and FD 25 over the last year and a
half,with input from a citizens committee and fire employees.
4. How will the RFA be funded?
The RFA will be funded by a combination of: (1) a $1.00 per$1000 of assessed value property
tax levy; and (2) a Fire Benefit Charge.
FD 25's property tax and a portion of the City's property tax is transferred over to the RFA.
The Fire Benefit Charge is a new fee, related to the amount of inherent fire risk a house or
building poses. It is calculated using the square footage of the building, with offsets for sprinkler
systems that reduce fire risk.
The new funding mechanism would be implemented in 2017.
5. How much will the RFA cost residents and businesses?
The cost for each property owner will depend on the value and size of the home or business
property and the property's specific fire risk.
If an RFA is approved, the current FD 25 property tax levy of$1.50 will be eliminated and
replaced by a $1.00 levy by the RFA-a reduction of$.50 per$1,000 assessed value.
Renton currently imposes$1.61 per$1,000 in assessed value of property tax for fire and
emergency services. Renton's property tax would be reduced by$1.00 and replaced by an
equivalent$1.00 property tax from the RFA. In 2017, Renton would apply$0.61 in property tax
to fund a new North Renton Fire Station.After the station is built, the City's estimates it could
further reduce its overall levy by another$0.41 cents by 2019.
The FBC will be a new fee.The combination of the $1.00 property tax and the FBC is expected to
be more than what most property owners pay currently, in order to restore and expand service,
and meet growing demand for fire and emergency service.
• For an average home in FD 25(2180 square foot,median assessed value of$291,000)a resident
would pay just under$11 more per month in 2017.
• In Renton,for the same home,a resident would pay approximately$23 more per month in 2017
(including construction of new fire station).This amount would be reduced to approximately$18
per month in 2018 and just under$13 per month in 2019.
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6. How does the RFA funding approach differ from the current funding for
fire and emergency service?
The RFA relies less on property tax and more on charges (the FBC.) An FBC is established for
each property based on a set formula based on the fire risk of any given property and the square
footage of that property. Some facilities which now pay no property tax would have to pay a
FBC based on their fire risk.
The FBC cannot exceed 60%a of the RFA's operating budget and must be approved by voters
everysix years. Once a year, the RFA Governance Board will hold a public hearing to set the FBC
rate based on budget requirements for the next year. Each year,the precise amount of the FBC
charged will depend on the actual budget approved by the RFA Board.
An FBC is a more stable funding source than property tax-- particularly where demand for
service is growing—since property taxes can decrease in a recession even as demand for service
increases. And, property tax receipts(what a municipality can collect in total)typically grow
more slowly than the cost of service delivery.
7. How is an RFA created?
By vote of the people in the proposed service area.Together, voters in Renton and FD 25 must
approve the creation and funding of the RFA by a 60% majority.
8. Who else has created an RFA?
There are currently nine (9) RFAs in the state of Washington.Two are in South King County:
the Valley Regional Fire Authority, composed of the cities of Auburn, Pacific and Algona,
created in 2007; and the Kent Regional Fire Authority, composed of the cities of Kent,
Covington and Fire District 37, created in 2010.The City of Tukwila has indicated it will be
asking its voters to approve joining the Kent RFA in 2016.
9. How wil) the RFA be governed?
If the RFA is approved by voters, the Governing Board will consist of three (3) Renton City
Councilmembers and the three (3) FD 25 Commissioners.There will also be one non-voting
member representing King County Fire District#40 which currently contracts for services from
Renton Fire & Emergency Services.
The Board is responsible for approving the RFA budget each year and must conduct a public
hearing as part of the budget process.
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10. What happens if the RFA doesn't pass?
If the RFA is not approved by voters, fire and emergency services would continue to be
provided by the City, in both the City and FD 25, at current levels.
The future ability to maintain service levels will be constrained by the following:
• FD 25 property taxes are at their statutory maximum and total tax receipts can grow
only 1%a per year, plus the amount of property taxes imposed on new buildings in the
District. This rate of growth in tax receipts is less than the anticipated growth in
service cost and demand; and
• The City must balance funding fire and emergency services with other general city
functions (police, parks, streets,etc.) from its current revenue sources as population
and service demands continue to grow.
Construction of the new fire station in North Renton would be deferred and Renton would
likely consider a separate bond issue for construction of that facility.
11. Does creating the RFA mean FD 25 is annexed into the City of Renton, or
otherwise move FD 25 closer to annexing to the City?
No. Creating an RFA does not change the boundaries of Renton or the boundaries of FD 25. FD
25 would remain a separate fire district whose services would now be provided by the RFA
rather than the City of Renton.
Any attempt to annex the area included in FD 25 to the City of Renton would require a separate
vote of the residents in FD 25 and would require approval of the City of Renton. Neither action
is currently planned.
12. How has the community been involved in the development of the RFA?
Community input is important to the City and FD 25. A RFA Citizen's Advisory Committee was
created in January 2015. The committee reviewed service delivery challenges and how the RFA
could be structured. They offered a range of comments on costs and service that have helped
refine the RFA Plan. The City and RFA also engaged firefighter staff to gather their input.
The City and FD 25 are committed to a robust public education effort to ensure residents have
information about this important public safety issue prior to the election.
Do you have questions or comments about the RFA proposal? Email us at
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Renton Regional Fire Authority Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pa�e
Acknowledgement...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Background &Needs Statements.................................................................................................... 3
Section2: Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 4
I, Section 3: Formation Authority............................................................................................................................. 6
, Section 4:Jurisdictional Boundaries................................................................................................................... 8
Section5: Governance...............................................................................................................................................10
Section6: Funding and Finance............................................................................................................................11
Section 7: Organizational Structure- Personnel-Administration........................................................14
Section 8: Operations and Services......................................................................................................................17
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Jurisdiction Boundary Map..........................................................................................................20
AppendixB: Fire Benefit Charge..........................................................................................................................21
, Exhibit 1: [nitial Fire Benefit Charge Formula and Preliminary Factors.............................................24
Appendix C: Organization Structure...................................................................................................................25
I, ApPendix D: Real Property....................................................................................................................................26
I Appendix E: Personal Property-Vehicles and Apparatus........................................................................27
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities that all fire jurisdictions are facing, the City of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No. 25, through a partnership of many years, agreed to
explore the different governance and funding options available to provide fire protection and
emergency medical services to the communities we serve.
Plannine Committee
Ed Prince, Committee Chair, Renton City Council Ray Barilleaux, Fire District 25 Commissioner
Marcie Palmer, Renton City Council Myron Meikle, Fire District 25 Commissioner
Armondo Pavone, Renton City Council Kerrie Abercrombie, Fire District 25
Commissioner
Steerine Committee
Jay Covington, Chief Admin Of�cer Steven Winter, Loca1864 President
Mark Peterson, Fire Chief Brett Bigger, Loca1864 Vice President
Chad Michael, Deputy Fire Chief William Aho, Loca1864 Representative
Erik Wallgren, Deputy Fire Chief Pat Miller, Loca12170 President
Iwen Wang, FIT Administrator Corey Thomas, Local 2170 Representative
Anjela St.John, Fire Marshal Jennifer Zinck,Administrative Assistant
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SECTION 1 Background&Needs Statements
Revision The BACKGROUND&NEEDS STATEMENTS section of the RFA Plan is subject
to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. Background and Needs:
1. The ability to respond to emergency situations by fire protection and emergency
services jurisdictions has not kept up or progressed with the community's needs
and special service demands. Anticipated increase in population will likely
exacerbate this problem.
2. Providing a fire protection and emergency services system requires a collaborative
partnership and responsibility among local and regional governments, the private
sector, and the community.
3. Delivery of core emergency services and timely development of significant projects
can best be achieved through stable funding options for regional fire protection and
emergency services.
4. The City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25 have had a
cooperative partnership, striving to provide the highest level of fire and emergency
services to our community within the confines of available resources.
5. Cooperation and the partnership between the City of Renton and King County Fire
District No. 25 began with an interlocal agreement in 1993, providing the legal
structure for the entities to remain separate but work cooperatively together.
6. The City of Renton and King County Fire District No. 25 will be asking its citizens to
consider combining all functions and services provided by the two jurisdictions into
a single entity, called a Regional Fire Authority.
RFA SECTION 1 PLAN REVISION:
The NEEDS STATEMENT section of the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) Plan is
subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
Revision The DEFINITIONS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a
majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. DEFINITIONS
1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this RFA Plan. unless the context clearly
requires otherwise.
1.1. "Board", "Governance Board"or"Governing Board"means the Governance body of a
regional fire protection service authority.
1.2. "City" means the City of Renton.
1.3. "District" means King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
1.4. "Effective Date"means July 1 immediately following the approval of the RFA Plan by
voters of the Participating Jurisdictions.
1.5. "Fire Benefit Charge" is a service charge determined by the required fire-flow and
personnel and equipment costs associated with fighting a fire in a particular type and
size of structure. The initial calculation method and formula is described in Appendix
B of this plan.
1.6. "/nterlocal Agreement" means the interlocal service agreement between the RFA and
the City of Renton in provisioning of certain administrative and support services per
the adopted Plan.
1.7. "Participating Jurisdictions" means the City of Renton and King County Fire
Protection District No. 25.
1.8. "RCW" means Revised Code of Washington.
1.9. "Regional Fire Protection Service Authority" or "Regional Fire Authority" or
"RFA" means a regional fire protection service authority formed pursuant to chapter
52.26 RCW. An RFA is a municipal corporation, an independent taxing authority
within the meaning of Article VI[, Section 1 of the state Constitution, and a taxing
district within the meaning of Article VII,Section 2 of the state Constitution.
1.10."Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee" or "Planning Committee" means the
committee created under RCW 52.26.030 to create and propose to the City of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No. 25 the Regional Fire Authority Plan.
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1.11."Regional Fire Authority Plan," "RFA Plan" or "Plan" means this Regional Fire
Protection Service Authority Plan, drafted and approved in accordance with chapter
52.26 RCW for the development, financing and operation of the Renton Regional Fire
Authority.
1.12. "Renton Regional Fire Authority" or "RRFA" means the Regional Fire Protection
Service Authority defined in this plan whose boundaries are coextensive with the Ciry
of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
RFA SECTION 2 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The DEFINITIONS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 3 FORMATION AUTHORITY
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
Revision or revision only by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for
approval.
Date Council Adopted:
Adopted
Date Commissioners Adopted:
Revised
A. REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY.
1. Chapter 52.26 RCW provides statutory authority for the formation of a Regional Fire
Authority by the City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
B. PLAIVNING COMMITTEE AUTHORITY.
1. RCW 52.26.030 and RCW 52.26.040 provides statutory authority to form and operate a
Planning Committee.
2. The Participating Jurisdictions formed a Planning Committee consisting of three (3)
members of the City Council and three (3) Commissioners of the District.
3. The Planning Committee developed and presented to the elected officials of each
Participating Jurisdiction the RFA Plan.
C. RFA PLAN APPROVAL AUTHORITY.
1. The legislative body of each Participating Jurisdiction reviewed and approved the RFA plan
by Joint Resolution and called for an election to approve the RFA Plan.
2. The RFA Plan is being submitted to the voters of the City and the District as a single ballot
measure that must be approved by a 60%majority vote.
3. The Planning Committee has authority to take all necessary actions on behalf of the
Participating Jurisdictions, perform all necessary duties as required to place the RFA Plan
before the voters and to comply with the public hearing requirements contained in RCW
52.26.230.
4. Should the RFA Plan be approved by 60% of the voters of the Participating Jurisdictions,
the Renton Regional Fire Authority shall be formed on, July 1, 2016, in accordance with
RCW 52.26.070.
5. Upon voter approval of the RFA Plan, the City and the District shall continue to exist as
Washington State Municipal Corporations. The exclusive purpose of the continued
existence of the District shall be to levy and collect taxes and/or other fire protection
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district revenue to be transferred to the RFA until such time as the RFA collects its own
revenues and to provide representation to the newly formed RFA Governance Board.
If the RFA Plan is not approved by 60% of the voters, then operations relating to the ',
services set forth herein shall remain with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department.
RFA SECTION 3 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only
by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for approval.
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SECTION 4 JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES
Revision The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment or revision only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. JURISDICTIONAL BOUIVDARIES ON DATE OF FORMATION.
1. On the Effective Date,the jurisdictional boundaries of the RFA shall be the legal boundaries
of the Participating Jurisdictions. The boundaries are depicted on the map attached hereto
and marked as Appendix A of this RFA Plan.
2. On the Effective Date, the RFA shall also be responsible for providing services to King
County Fire Protection District No. 40 pursuant to the terms of the City's Fire and
Emergency Services Operating Agreement Dated February 8, 2008, as amended, between
the City and King County Fire Protection District No. 40. The City shall assign the King
County Fire District No.40 contract to the RFA on the Effective Date.
B. CHANGES IN JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AFTER FORMATION OF THE RFA.
1. Boundary Changes that do not require an RFA Plan amendment.
1.1. City annexations of areas included within the boundaries of the District. Such
annexations will not affect the RFA since the areas will already be within the RFA
boundaries. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.290 there will be no required asset or employee
transfers between the fire protection district and the city.
1.2. City annexations of areas not included within the District. On the effective date of
such annexation, the territory annexed shall automatically be included within the
boundaries of the RFA pursuant to RCW 52.26.290. The territory added to the RFA by
such annexation shall be subject to the taxation, charges, and bonded indebtedness (if
approved as part of the annexation process) of the RFA. Any transfer of assets or
employees that occurs as a result of annexation shall be between the transferring
entity and the RFA.
1.3. Annexation of a portion of the District by a City that is not a Participating
Jurisdiction in the RFA. On the effective date of such annexation, the territory
annexed shall automatically be removed from the boundaries of the RFA. In this
situation the RFA shall not be obligated to transfer employees or assets of the RFA and
the annexing city shall be restricted solely to assets and employees of the District, if
any.
1.4. RFA Annexations. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g),the RFA shall have the authority to
conduct annexations of unincorporated territory adjacent to the RFA pursuant to the
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statutory authority and procedures set forth in Chapter 52.04.001 through RCW
52.04.051.
1.5. RFA Partial Mergers. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g), the RFA shall have the
authority to participate in the partial merger process under the authority and
pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 52.06.090 and.100.
2. Boundary Changes that require an RFA Plan Amendment.
2.1. Annexations of Adjacent Fire Protection Jurisdictions. The boundaries of the RFA
may be expanded to include adjacent fire protection jurisdictions through the Plan
Amendment and annexation procedures set forth at RCW 52.26.300.
RFA SECTION 4 PLA1V REVIS[ON DISPOSITION:
The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 5 GOVERNANCE
Revision The GOVERNANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. GOVERNING BOARD STRUCTURE AND OPERATION.
1. Governing Board. As provided by RCW 52.26.080, the RFA Governing Board shall be
established consistent with the terms of this Section and shall have authority as of the
Effective Date.
2. Composition of Governing Board. Upon the effective date of the RFA, the Governing
Board shall include six (6) voting members consisting of three (3) current seated elected
officials from the City to be appointed by the City Council and three (3) current seated
members of the Board of Commissioners from the District. There shall also be a nonvoting
member, representing contracting agencies, if any. The nonvoting member shall be a
current seated elected official from a fire district or a city that contracts with the RFA. The
composition of the Governing Board can be changed in the future by following the process
identified in the RFA bylaws to amend this Section of the Plan.
3. Governing Rules. The RFA Governing Board shall develop and adopt by-laws, governance
policies and rules for the RFA Governing Board to conduct business in accordance with
RCW 52.26.080.
4. Authority. The RFA Governing Board shall have all the power and authority granted
governing boards under Washington State law, and shall include the power and authority
to make any decisions appropriate for the RFA and for matters related to Title 52 RCW.
5. Compensation of Governing Board. Commissioners of the Governing Board will receive
compensation in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided by law for
commissioners of a fire protection district organized under Title 52 RCW.
RFA SECTION 5 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The GOVERNANCE section of the Plan may be amended by a majority vote of the RFA Governance
Board.
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SECTION 6 FUNDING and FINANCE
Revision The FUNDING and FINANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
or revision by the Governing Board except when voter approval is required by
statute.
Adopted
Revised
A. INTERIM RFA FINAIVCES
1. The operation and administration of the RFA, if effective on July 1 of the year, for the
remainder of the effective year shall be funded by the funds budgeted for fire department
services in the budgets of each Participating Jurisdiction of the RFA for the year.
B. RFA REVENUES:
1. Tax Levies. The RFA shall be authorized to levy and collect taxes in accordance with RCW
52.26.050 (1) (b) at the initial tax levy rate of$1 per thousand of assessed valuation.
2. Benefit Charge. The RFA shall be authorized to impose a benefit charge on all improved
properties within the RFA service area, initially based upon the general formula and
methodology provided in Appendix B in accordance RCW 52.26.050(1)(a).
3. Service Contracts. To the extent permitted by law, the RFA Governance Board shall have
the authority to pursue and contract with agencies and entities exempt from property taxes
in accordance with RCW 52.30.020 and related statutes.
4. Fire Impact and Mitigation Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal agreement with
the City of Renton prior to the Effective Date to collect such fees generated within Renton
City boundaries to the RFA. Any mitigation fees collected in excess of the debt service
requirement for Station 13 shall be remitted to the RFA.
5. Permit, Plan Review, and Inspection Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal with
the City of Renton prior to the effective date to collect and remit such fees generated within
Renton.
6. Additional Revenue Options. The RFA Governing Board shall have the authority to
pursue, subject to any applicable statutory voter approval requirements and the RFA Plan
Amendment,if required,all additional revenue sources authorized by law including but not
limited to revenue sources specifically identified in Title 52 RCW and Title 84 RCW that are
not otherwise addressed in chapter 52.26 RCW.
C. TRANSFER OF ASSETS.
1. District Assets. On the Effective Date, the District shall immediately transfer any
remaining and future assets to the RFA. Such assets shall include all real property and
personal property, including but not limited to furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles,
reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material owned by or
in the possession of the District.
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1.1 Reserve Fund. On the effective Date, the District shall transfer its reserve fund to the
RFA for the purposes of establishing a Capital Projects Reserve Fund. The Capital Projects
Reserve Fund shall be used for capital expenditures having a cost greater than $5,000.00
and a service life greater than three years (e.g., major equipment, fire apparatus, etc.) .
2. City Assets. On the Effective Date, the City shall immediately transfer to the RFA the
following assets:
2.1. The real property identified in Appendix D, and unless otherwise excluded, any
building fixtures,furniture and contents thereof.
2.2. The apparatus/vehicles identified in Appendix E.
2.3. Balance in Eire Health &Wellness Fund (Fund 011) as of transfer date, and balance of
the Fire small equipment replacement fund within Fund 501 on the effective date.
2.4. Unless otherwise specified herein no City funds shall be transferred to the RFA.
2.5. All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material used
by the City to carry out the fire protection and emergency services powers, functions,
and duties of the City that are owned by or in the possession of the City.
2.6. City water systems including fire hydrants and related appurtenances shall not be
transferred and shall remain City property.
All assets so transferred based on the Plan and any subsequent agreements shall be
transferred on an "as is where is" condition.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this RFA Plan, whenever any question arises as to the
transfer of any funds,books, documents, records,papers, files, equipment, or other tangible
property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and
functions transferred, the governing body of the Participating Jurisdiction owning such
assets shall make a determination as to the proper allocation.
D. DEBT.
1. District rights and obligations under LEOFF 1 retiree medical shall be transferred to the
RFA upon Effective Date,including the Long-Term Care policies with UNUM.
2. The following City Debt/Obligation shall be retained by the City:
2.1. Loan on Fire Station 13.
2.2. The cost of developing of Fire Station 15, including all costs such as survey, design,
permit, construction and any associated activities required to bring the station to
operational status, in an amount not to exceed $5.5 million. The cost is based on a
2015 estimate and shall be adjusted by the Seattle Area Construction Cost index as
published by Engineering News Record (ENR.COM) annually thereafter until the
project construction bid is awarded.
2.3. The cost of furnishing and equipping Fire Station 15 is not to exceed $1 million.
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2.4. Obligations and assets related to City of Renton's Firefighter's Pension and/or LEOFF 1
retiree medical.
3. Future District Expenses. All future costs incurred by the District on and after the
Effective Date shall be the responsibility of the RFA.
RFA SECTION 6 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
i The FUNDING AND FINANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision by the
Governing Board except when voter approval is required by statute.
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SECTION 7 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE - PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION
Revision The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE- PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION
section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA
Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.
1. Organizational Chart. The RFA shall be organized as provided in Appendix C of the RFA
Plan.
B. PERSONNEL.
1. Fire Chief.On the Effective Date,the Fire Chief of Renton shall serve as the Fire Chief of the
RFA. The Fire Chief shall at all times be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the
Governance Board.
2. Personnel.The existing personnel of the City Fire Department shall transfer to the RFA to
fulfill assigned duties as outlined in the organizational structure in Appendix C. All City
Fire Department personnel shall be transferred on the Effective Date at their current rank,
grade and seniority.
3. Agreements. All current employee agreements, collective bargaining unit agreements,
outstanding labor issues, personal service contracts, and any other contracts or
agreements pertaining to work, duties, services or employment with the City shall be
transferred over with all personnel on the Effective Date.
C. ADMINISTRATION.
1. Administration. All current administrative and business functions, agreements,
documents, operations, and policies and procedures from the City Fire Department shall
transfer over to the RFA unless otherwise noted in this plan.
2. RFA Administrative Responsibilities.On the Effective Date,the following functions of the
RFA shall be the responsibility of the RFA. The RFA desires to contract with the City of
Renton to perform some of the functions as described below by reimbursing the City
appropriate service costs.
2.1. Recruitment and Hiring, Labor Relations and Negotiations and all administrative
functions related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Family Care Act (FCA),
and all other state and federal employment and labor laws.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director immediately but will also contract all
these services with Renton through the first full calendar year after the Effective Date.
Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the City and the RFA, the RFA will assume all HR
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related functions with its own staff starting January 1 of the second full calendar year
after the Effective Date.
2.2. Health Insurance.
RFA will provide its own health plan effective July 1, 2016.
2.3. Risk Management including Labor and [ndustries time-loss, Liability and Property
Insurance.
The RFA will obtain its own property, liability, auto and other insurance coverage and
will obtain its own unemployment and workers compensation policy (either through
the State of Washington or a self-insurance program) upon Effective Date.
2.4. Payroll Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract timecard and
payroll services with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise
agreed to mutually by the City and the RFA,the RFA will assume timecard and payroll
processing responsibility no later than January 1 of the second full calendar year after
the Effective Date.
2.5. LegalServices.
The RFA will obtain its own legal counsel upon the Effective Date.
2.6. Accounting Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract these services
with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise agreed to mutually
by the City and the RFA, the RFA will have its own staff perform full accounting and
financial management functions of the Authority no later than January 1 of the second
full calendar year after the Effective Date.
2.7. Fleet Maintenance.
The RFA intends to contract all fleet maintenance, fueling, and acquisition/setup
services with Renton starting from the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3
calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
2.8. Facilities, IT, Communication.
The RFA intends to contract all facility operations including but not limited to
janitorial maintenance and supply, routine maintenance, small repairs and rehab with
Renton upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3 calendar years unless
mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement may be extended for an
additional3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA shall give at least 180 days
written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
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The RFA intends to contract all IT operations including but not limited to hardware
and software, GIS, internet access, phone, cell phone, wireless devices, and new
software selection/implementation upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first
3 calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
The RFA will assume all communication functions upon the Effective Date. For this
section, communication functions include but are not limited to Public Information
Officer (PIO) responsibilities,press releases,web and social media hosting and content
management, interoffice and external mailing and postage,printing and publications.
3. City Retained Administrative Service Responsibilities. The City of Renton shall
continue to provide the following services:
3.1. The City of Renton LEOFF Board will continue to oversee LEOFF 1 benefits for City
retirees in accordance with the City of Renton LEOFF 1 Policies and Procedures.
3.2. Civil Service Board. The RFA shall establish its own Civil Service process no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date. The City will continue to
provide a Civil Service Board during the interim at no cost to the RFA.
3.3. Others. Unless specified herein, the RFA shall establish its own services no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date to perform any functions
not identified in this Plan. City will provide such services during the interim and may
recover any service costs from the RFA.
4. Seamless Transition. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan, the transfer of authority
and the administration and management of the RFA shall be seamless and shall initially
model the current administrative and management components of the current City of
Renton Fire Department.
The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE-PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION section of The RFA Plan
is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 8 OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
Revision The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
1. All current operational and service delivery aspects of the City of Renton Fire Department
shall be transferred to the REA on the Effective Date.
2. Current staffing models, standards of coverage, deployment standards, field operations,
command staffing, and operational policies and procedures of the City of Renton Fire
Department shall be transferred to the RFA and continued at the current level of service on
the Effective Date.
3. The RFA will adopt the City of Renton Fire Department Standards of Coverage Document,
which will define services, levels of service, standards of coverage, development standards
and customer expectations of the RFA.
4. All current automatic aid and mutual aid agreements, and any other contractual services
agreements, documents, or memorandums currently in place with the City Fire
Department and the District shall be transferred to the RFA on the Effective Date to provide
continuous,seamless readiness and emergency services coverage.
B. FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Prevention Services pursuant to RCW 19.27.050 within the boundaries of the City of
Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Prevention Services within the District.
2. Fire Prevention Service Providers on Effective Date:
2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Prevention Services within the boundaries of the RFA shall
be provided as follows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Prevention Services to the City
of Renton. City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire Chief and the
RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal, and the City will provide enforcement and
prosecution support when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire Prevention
Services.
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C. FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Investigation Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Investigation Services within the District.
2. Fire Investigation Services On Effective Date:
2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Investigation Services within the boundaries of the RFA
shall be provided as follows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Investigation Services to the
City of Renton and the City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire
Chief and the RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal. The City of Renton shall
cooperate with the RFA in such investigations and provide police support and
prosecute criminal acts when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire
Investigation Services.
D. EMERGENCY MAIVAGEMENT SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides
Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Emergency Management Services within the District.
2. Emergency Management Services on Effective Date.
2.1. On the Effective Date, Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the
RFA shall be provided as follows:
a. Within the City of Renton: The City of Renton shall provide Emergency
Management Services within the city boundaries.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall remain the provider of
Emergency Management Services.
E. PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
1. On the Effective Date of the creation of the RFA, the RFA shall provide Public Education
Services throughout the jurisdiction of the RFA.
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F. TRANSITION OF SERVICES.
1. In order to effectuate the transition of services identified above, the following shall occur
on the Effective Date of the RFA:
1.1. The City of Renton Fire Department staff assigned to the Community Risk Reduction
Section shall be transferred over to the RFA.
1.2. The RFA Community Risk Reduction Section shall be organized as provided in
Appendix C.
1.3. The City of Renton agrees to designate the Chief and Fire Marshal of the RFA as the
Chief and Fire Marshal of the City of Renton.
1.4. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan or the Interlocal Agreement, the transfer of
authority and the Community Risk Reduction Section of the RFA shall be seamless and
shall initially model the current Community Risk Reduction Section of the City of
Renton Fire Department.
1.5. The RFA shall enforce Fire Code within City of Renton and, except as provided in the
Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and police
support for enforcement of code enforcement issues.
1.6. The RFA shall conduct fire investigation within City of Renton and, except as provided
in the Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and
police support for enforcement of fire investigation issues.
1.7. The City of Renton will retain emergency management authority in accordance with
Washington State Law within its jurisdiction.
RFA SECTION 8 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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Appendix B:
Fire Benefit Charge
The Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) funding method is a voter approved, two part funding system
authorized by State Law in 1987 that balances general purpose taxes with a user fee charged. Under
this system,the Fire Department is funded by:
a. A property tax of up to $1.00 per $1,000 assessed values of property to support day to day
operations and capital needs of the fire department; and
b. A Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) of up to 60%of the operating budget and can be used only for
day to day operational expenses such as salaries, equipment, fuel and utilities.
I. Fire Benefit Charge - (FBC) Formula
FBC is only imposed on improvements to real property and personal property, and must be
reasonably apportioned based on the services afforded to these properties. The primary factor
of the formula is based upon the amount of"required fire flow" or water needed to extinguish
a fire, the number of firefighters and eyuipment needed to effectively deliver the required fire
flow and their associated cost for fighting a fire in the type and size of structure being assessed.
As structure size or fire loading within a structure increases, the need for required fire flow,
firefighters, and equipment also increases. The following formula is adopted for calculating
the FBC for Renton Regional Fire Authority. The formula is based on the Insurance Services
Office (ISO) required fire flow, fire risk,and firefighting effort factors.
FBC = Area * 18 * Category Factor (CF) * Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG) *
Effective Response Factor (ERF) * Hazard Factor (HF) * Discount(s)
A matrix showing initial values of these factors is attached herein as Exhibit 1.
The initial values, factors, discounts and exemptions are subject to change as
necessary to comply with the statutory requirements of RCW 52.26.180.
II. Definitions:
1. Area. The square root of the total gross square feet of the buildings/structures located
upon the property. FBC will not be applied to parcels with a total improvement square
footage less than 400 sq.ft.
2. Category Factor (CF). The category factor is based upon building use and size. This
information is obtained from the King County Assessor data base for each building subject
to the FBC.
Building Use Categories:
➢ Residential Use: including one and two family buildings and condominium when
unit ownership information is available in the King County Assessor's database.
➢ Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes: Each mobile home unit whether it is located
on a single land parcel or in a mobile home park.
➢ Anartments: other attached residential building structures.
➢ Commercial Buildin�s: all other uses including storage facilities, warehouses,
offices, and commercial businesses.
3. Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG). The relative cost of providing the required fire
flow per gallon during a fire incident. CPG is a balancing factor used as an adjustable
multiplier to finely tune the FBC calculation across all properties to reach the desired
target FBC amount.
4. Effective Response Force (ERF). The effective response force factor is relational to the
size of force in firefighters and equipment required to deliver the reyuired fire flow.
5. Hazard Factor (HF). The hazard factor represents the degree of risk caused by the use,
processing, or storage of hazard materials with a building. The hazard factor reflects the
need for larger and/or more specialized effective response forces. Hazard factors are
determined from use and risk classifications found in the National Fire Protection
Association (HFPA) Standard 13 (Standards for the [nstallation of Sprinkler Systems), and
are applicable to commercial properties only.
The initial extra hazard charges are as follows:
a. A 30% increase when products or uses with high combustibility or high rates of
heat release are present.
b. A 40% increase when products or uses with high quantities of flammable, combustible
or hazardous materials are present.
No surcharge will be assessed on light and ordinary hazards.
6. Discounts.
a. Low Income Senior and Disabled Discount: Low income senior or disabled person that
qualify for property tax discount under RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389 will receive
the same discount on FBC. If you think you qualify, please contact King County
Exemption Unit at 206-296-3920 or visit their website - King County Assessor -
Taxpayer Assistance.
b. Snrinkler Svstem Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with full-coverage
sprinkler system are eligible for sprinkler system discount.
c. Alarm Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with certified functioning alarm
systems are eligible for alarm discount based on the type of alarm on premises.
d. A�ricultural Use: A discount for auxiliary structures, such as barns and/or storage
sheds, used in conjunction to dairy, farming, and other agricultural operations. For the
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purpose of FBC, properties used for marijuana growth, production, or processing are
not considered agriculture use.
7. Exemptions to the Fire Benefit Charge.
a. Reli�ious Use: Personal property or improvements to real property owned or used by
reco nized reli ious denomination or reli ious or anization, includin sanctuar , schools
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and educational facilities.RCW 52.26.180(1).
b. Pronertv not Assessed. Personal Property not assessed and subject to ad valorem
taxation under RCW title 84.
c. Public Schools: Public schools who pay a per student stipend are exempt from the Fire
Benefit Charge.
d. Entities with Contract for Service: Entities who contract for service with the RFA are
exempt from the Fire Benefit Charge.
n- r fi v rnmental entities and school districts are not automaticall
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exempt from FBC.
III. Implementation Process:
The initial implementation of FBC requires 60% voter approval for a period up to six years.
Every six years,voters have the opportunity to reauthorize, also with 60%voter approval,the
Fire Benefit Charge. In addition,the state law requires annual public hearings prior to the next
year's rates being adopted. Hearings are held prior to November 15 each year, by the Renton
Regional Fire Authority Governance Board to establish the FBC. After the FBC has been
established, property owners subject to the charge will be notified of the amount of the
charge.
The Governing Board will form a Review Board for at least a two-week period to review
written complaints from property owners. The final Benefit Charge will be added to the
property tax bill.
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Exhibit 1
Initial Fire Benefit Charge Formula and Factor Matrix
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Mobile Homes o.�s o.�5 0.�5 0.75 0.75 0.�5 '
Apartments 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 3.25 3.25 3.25 6.70 6.70 8.60 11.10 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25
Commercial 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.30 130 130 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.50 1.50 2.05 2.05 3.05 3.35 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.15 5.15
Fire Flow Factor
(Cost Per Gallon):* o.3ssiza
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Residential 1.00 1.10 135 1.65 1.65 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25
Manufactured Homes i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Apa rt m e nts 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60
Commercial 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.65 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.30 4.30 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50
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Light/Ordinary Hazard l.00 s.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Ordinary Hazard-1 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Ordinary Hazard-2 l.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 s.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Extra Hazard-1 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 130
Extra Hazard-2 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40
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Automatic Fire Sprinklers 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900
Manual Local Alarm 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980
Manual Central Alarm 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950
Automatic Local Alarm 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970
Automatic Central Alarm 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925
Agricultural 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
* Fire flow factor is the number needed to generate the required fire benefit charge to support the Governing Board approved service level. The number is preliminary until
final property tax and property data are certified by the King County Assessor.
**Response factor is based upon the number of firefighters needed to deliver the required fire flow
***Risk factors apply to commercial property,are defined by the NFPA and are assigned by inspection performed by the Fire Authority. ,
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Organization Structure
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Appendix D
Real Property
Facility Year Built Effective Yr Address Land Sf Building SF Transfer/ Auxiliary Use/Notes
Lease** `,
FS 11 1979 1985 211 Mill Avc S 28,750 21,000 L
FS 12 2004 2004 1209 Kirkland Ave NE 53,255 15,800 L
FS 13 2007 2007 18002 108th SE 37,956 20,521 T Emergency and Backup Fueling Facility(right to
use agreement??)
FS 14 1996 1996 1900 Lind 261,781 13,659 T
Fire Training 1996 1996 1900 Lind (included in above) T
FS 15* 334210-3245 23,766 7,500 T Assume 1/2 of the site is set-aside for water
tank/reservoir with access easement from FS15
FS 16 1974 1984 12923 156th Ave SE 58,806 7,732 T
* Proposed Kennydale Station: 3-bays,7500 sf,total land area is 47,500 sf
**RFA to lease facilities at$1 a year so long as the facility is used for Fire purpose. RFA is responsible for all maintenance and operating
as well as repairs/rehabs costs of all facilities.
FS 17 1970 1985 14810 Petrovitsky Rd SE 54,310 6,836 NA FD40 property,part of service contract w/ FD40
"Used for fire service" shall mean more than 50% of the facility is used continuously for fire suppression, department support
or administration.
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Appendix E
Personal Property- Vehicles and Apparatus
Fire Vehicles and Equipment
�N '_Deprtn_: MYr�._Ueen����MOL_��M;.'_Model U' YIN �:Deseri on �.._�e..D..�_�.DlNtlon _�. Total[osts_�_Totd Costi.'
FD95A POOl38 1200 48350D 2009 FORD ESCAPE � 1FMCU59339KAl2 2009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
fD9fiA POOL38 �1200 48351D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59359KA122009FORDESCAPEHVBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F098A POOL38 �1200 48353D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59339KA322009FORDESCAPEHYBRI� Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F099A POOL38 �1200 483540 �2009 fORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59359KA1220�9FORDESCAPEHVBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F100A POOL38 �1200 48355D �2009 FORD ESCAPE iFMCU59379KA122009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F078 POOL39 �1300 18016D �1997 FORD TAURUS 1FALP52U4VA394ETAURUSGL Fire Preven[ionand 15,070 -
F078-Rplc POOL40 �1300 2014 FORD NFW PickupTruck Fire Prevention and 37,000 37,000
F062 POOL39 �1300 56191D �1999 FORD TAURUS 1FAFP52U4XG152FFORDTAURU54DR Fire Preventionand 15,974 -
F062-Rplc POOL40 �1300 2015 FORD NEW Fire Suppressian 22,000 22,000
F084 POOL38 �1400 35609D �2003 DMCH INTREPID 2B3HD46R94H613 2003 DODGEINTREPID Fire Admin 15,761 15,761
F0�9 POOL40 �1400 18182D �2001 FORD CROWNVIC2FAFP71W91X161 CROWNVICTORIA Fire Suppression 22,567 22,567
F429 POOL52 �150D 49249D �2D02 FORD FOCUS 1FAHP36352W18C 2002 FORD FOCUS Fire Suppression 19,500 19,500
F083 POOL38 �2010 356100 �2003 CHEV BLAZER 1GNDT13X13K1662003CHEVROLETBIAZER Fire Admin 22,468 22,468
FOBfi POOL38 �2010 43848D �2007 FORD ESCAPE 1FMYLI931fi7KA60�2007 FORD ESCAPE Fire Admin 20,D03 20,003
F087 POOL38 �2010 44111D �2008 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU93188KA302008FORDESCAPEXLT Fire Admin 18,165 18,165
F304 POOL38 �2010 53024D �2D12 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU9C73CKA1�2012 FORD ESCAPE Fire Admin 19,883 19,883
F077 POOL39 �2010 18163D �2001 DMCHCHEROKEE 1J4FF48SO1L5307�1EEP4X4 Fire Preven[ionand 22,959 22,959
F089 POOL39 �2010 44110D �2008 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU931X8KP302008FORDESCAPEXLT Fire Preventionand 38,165 18,165
f082 POOL38 �2020 35098D 2003 FORD E%PEOITION 1FMPU16L83LB01�FORD EXPEDITION Fire Admin 2g,948 28,948
F109 POOL38 �2020 56473D �2013 CHEV TAHOE 1GNSK2EOXDR337•CHEVROLETTAHOE Fire Admin 32,497 32,497
F434 POOL52 �2020 49250D �2004 CHEV TAHOE 1GNEK13Z94124932004CHEVROLETTAHOE Fire Suppression 31,000 31,000
F438 POOL52 �2020 49253D �2007 CHEV TAHOE 1GNFK03067R3fi312007CHEVROLETTAHOE Fire Suppression 31,000 31,000
FOBO POOL40 �2020 33121D �2001 FORD E%CURSION 1FMNU41511ED29COMMANDVEHICLE Fire Suppreszion 7g,Z7q 7g,z7q
F436 POOL52 �2060 49252D �2005 CHEV PU 1GCEK19VSSE2321200551LVERA001500 Fire Suppressian 25,000 25,000
F088 GOOL39 �20fi0 45535D �2008 FORD F250 1FTSX21518E81572008fORDF2504X4 Fire Preven[ionand 2q,pg1 24,081
F1�7 POOL40 �2080 55773D �1991 ISUZ FfR JALM7A1N4M320CISUZUTRUCK Fire Suppression _ .
F068 POOL4fi �2085 18718D �1999 FORD F550 1FDAFS7F3XEE930 FORDF-5504X4 Fire DiveTeam 32,631 32,fi31
F091 POOL40 �2085 45577D �2008 FORO F550 1FDAW57R78EB442008FORDFSSOCREWCAB Fire Suppressian 41,912 41,912
F044 POOL40 �2300 07274D �1990 CHEV HICUBEVMIGCKP32K3L3311�HAZMATVAN Fire Suppression 31,143 �
F044-Rplc POOL40 �2300 2015 CHEV NEW Flre Suppression 350,000 35C JC:��.�
F108 POOL38 �2330 55953D �2000 CHEV ASTRO 1GNDM19W%1B21CHEVROLETASTROVAN Fire Admin _ .
F066 POOL39 �2330 18106D �1999 GMCXSAVANA 1GKFG15R3X11501GMCSAVANAVAN Fire Preven[ionand 2p,750 -
F066-Rplc POOL40 �2330 2015 GMC%NEW Fire Suppression 25,000 2;f)oi�
F067 POOL38 �2330 18712D �1999 6MCX SAFARI 1GKDM19W9X853 GMCSAFARI VAN Fire Admin 22,995 -
F067-Rplc POOL40 �2330 2015 GMIX NEW Fire Suppression 25,000 25,00[�
F2514 P00�41 2385 561900 2001 INTE 4700 1HTSLAAL31H34741NTERNATIONAL/BRAUNAIDUNIT Fire Suppression 132,276 132,276
F065 POOL40 2385 18125D 1999 INTE 4700 1HiSLAAL6YH69701NTERNATIONAL/BRAUNAIDTRUCK Fire Supprezsion 133,476 133,476
F072 POOL40 2385 18133D 2000 INTE 4700 1HTSLPAL1VH26191NTERNATIONAL/BRAUNAIDTRUCK Fire Suppression 128,999 -
F072-Rplc POOL40 2385 2014 NEW Fire Suppression 250,000 250,000
FSSO POOL40 2385 57314D 2013 INTE 4400 3HAMRAZl1E1780:INIERNATIONAL BRAUN NW AID UNI Fire Suppression 220,725 220,725
Flll POOL40 2385 57313D 2013 INTE 440D 3HAMRAZLXEL780:INTERNATIONAL44008RAUNAIDU Fire Suppression 220,725 220,725
F2513 POOL41 2500 55958D 1996 EONE GUMPER 4EN3AAl+82T1006:1996E-ONEVUMPER Fire Suppression 2fi7,441 -
F2513-Rplc POOL40 2500 2016 EONE NEW Fire Suppression 510,000 510,000
F2515 POOL41 2500 Sfi189D 2003 EONE CVCLONEII 4EN3AM8431006:2003EONEPUMPER50#126791 Fire Suppression 397,003 397,003
F057 POOL40 2500 17260D 1996 EONE PUMPER 4EN3AAl88T1006:1996E-ONE"CYCLONE" Fire Suppression 267,441 -
F057-Rplc POOL40 2500 Zplq EONE NEW Fire Suppression 510,000 510,000
FOfi1 VOOL40 2500 18052D 1998 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3APA82W1009E-0NEPUMPER Fire Supp�ession 268,463 -
F061-Rplc POOL40 250� 2015 EONE NEW Fire Suppression S1Q000 510,000
F071 POOL40 2500 18132D 1999 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3MA84X1000fE-ONEPUM7ER Fire Suppression 315,76fi 315,766
F073 POOL40 2500 18140D 2000 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3MA86X1000fE-0NEPUMPERSOt120688 Fire Suppression 312,508 312,508
F074 POOL40 2500 18141D 2000 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3AlJ188X1000fE-0NEPUMPERSOM20689 Fire Suppression 312,SD8 312,508
FO85 POOL4� 25D0 41404D 20D5 EONE CVCLONEII 4EN3AN18951009:2005EONECVCLONEVUMPER Fire Suppression 393,592 393,592
F093 POOL4D 2500 48335D 2008 EONE PUMPER 4EN3MAB881003`.2008E-ONEPUMPER-SOIt133545 Fi�e Suppression 494,531 494,531
F075 POOL40 2501 18134D 20D0 EONE AERIAL 4EN3ABA85X1000F95'AERIALPLATFORM5077120848 Fire Suppressian 676,802 676,802
F105 GOOL40 25�1 540700 2011 EONE AERIAL 4EN3ABA89B1006�2011EONEAERIAL100'SOtf136466Fire Suppression 1,004,969 1,004,969
F101 POOl36 5060 2008 CLUB INTELTRAK SY0819A00173 2008CLUBCARINTELLITRAK4%4 Fire Admin _ .
F07� POOL46 6425 18116D 1999 CALK TFM17175(1CXBT1714X59052DIVEBOATTRAILER Fire DiveTeam 1,037 1,037
F430 POOL52 6425 58570C 1995 7URT WATERTANhPH086L6691 1995TURTLEWA7ERTANK400GAL Fire Suppression _ -
F092 POOL39 6425 45540D 20D7 CARG TB818TA3 SNHUTBR97T412:2007CARGOMATETRAILER Fire Preven[ionand 7,572 7,572
F094 POOl39 6425 49210D 2008 EGLE UTILIT' 1848U14188A005:2008EAGLEUTILI7VTRAILER Fire Preven[ionand - -
F106 POOL40 6425 557680 2000 FABR FOAMTRAIL 1fiMPF1225VD026 2000FABRIqUEFOAMTRAILER Fire Suppression - .
F103 POOL38 6820 WN$26352010 CLRS SPIRIT ZYPBV24PA808 2030POLAR6SPIRITWFLATABLE Fire Admin 39,637 39,637
61 S 8,581,133 $ ),542,857
Fire Distri[t 40 Eauivment[o be maintained bv RFA as part Of FD40 service con[ract
F431 POOL52 2385 �62992C 2002 FORD AIDUNIT 1FDWE35F22H6062002FORDAIDUNIT FIre FD40 350,000
F439 POOL52 2385 97632C 2011 INTE 4400 1HTMRAZL6BH375 2011 WTERNATIONALAIDUNIT Fire FD40 265,96d
F432 POOL52 2500 65655C 2003 SPAR PUMPER 4S7AT40983C043220035PARTAN PUMPER Fire FD40 600,000
F437 POOL52 2500 77001C 2006 SPAR PUMPER 457AT2C946C054320065PARTAN PUMPER Fire FD40 600,000
Vehides used by Emergency Management Section to remain with the City
F097A POOL38 1200 48352D 2009 FORD fSCAPE 1FMCU59379KA122009FORDESCAPEHVBRIO Fire Needham z71gq 7��.q.�
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• The City of Renton (Renton) and King County Fire District#25 (FD 25) are
considering asking for voter approval to create a Regional Fire Authority (RFA)
to strengthen and stabilize fire and emergency and the funding for these
services.
• Renton and FD 25 are committed to ensuring stable funding for current and
future fire and emergency services to meet the growing public safety needs of
our communities.
• Creating an RFA would restore service cuts imposed during the recession,
expand fire resources and staffing and build a new fire station in North Renton.
• 60% of voters in Renton and FD 25 must approve the RFA before it is
implemented.
• A robust public education effort will be conducted to ensure Renton and FD 25
residents have the information they need in considering this important public
safety decision.
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Renton Regional Fire Authority Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pa�e
Acknowledgement....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Background&Needs Statements..................................................................................................... 3
Section2: Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 3: Formation Authority............................................................................................................................. 6
Section 4:Jurisdictional Boundaries................................................................................................................... 8
Section5: Governance...............................................................................................................................................10
Section 6: Funding and Finance ............................................................................................................................11
Section 7: Organizational Structure- Personnel-Administration.........................................................14
Section 8: Operations and Services......................................................................................................................17
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Jurisdiction Boundary Map..........................................................................................................20
AppendixB: Eire Benefit Charge..........................................................................................................................21
Exhibit 1: Initial Fire Benefit Charge Eormula and Preliminary Factors.............................................24
Appendix C: Organization Structure...................................................................................................................25
AppendixD: Real Property....................................................................................................................................26
Appendix E: Personal Property-Vehicles and Apparatus........................................................................27
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Recognizing the challenges and opportunities that all fire jurisdictions are facing,the City of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No. 25, through a partnership of many years, agreed to
explore the different governance and funding options available to provide fire protection and
emergency medical services to the communities we serve.
Plannine Committee
Ed Prince, Committee Chair, Renton City Council Ray Barilleaux, Fire District 25 Commissioner
Marcie Palmer, Renton City Council Myron Meikle, Fire District 25 Commissioner
Armondo Pavone, Renton City Council Kerrie Abercrombie, Fire District 25
Commissioner
Steerine Committee
Jay Covington, Chief Admin Officer Steven Winter, Loca1864 President
Mark Peterson, Fire Chief Brett Bigger, Local 864 Vice President
Chad Michael, Deputy Fire Chief William Aho, Loca1864 Representative
Erik Wallgren, Deputy Fire Chief Pat Miller, Loca12170 President
Iwen Wang, FIT Administrator Corey Thomas, Loca12170 Representative
Anjela St.John, Fire Marshal Jennifer Zinck,Administrative Assistant
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SECTION 1 I Background&Needs Statements
Revision The BACKGROUND &NEEDS STATEMENTS section of the RFA Plan is subject
to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted I
Revised I
A. Background and Needs:
1. The ability to respond to emergency situations by fire protection and emergency
services jurisdictions has not kept up or progressed with the community's needs
and special service demands. Anticipated increase in population will likely
exacerbate this problem.
2. Providing a fire protection and emergency services system requires a collaborative
partnership and responsibility among local and regional governments, the private
sector, and the community.
3. Delivery of core emergency services and timely development of significant projects
can best be achieved through stable funding options for regional fire protection and
emergency services.
4. The City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25 have had a
cooperative partnership, striving to provide the highest level of fire and emergency
services to our community within the confines of available resources.
5. Cooperation and the partnership between the City of Renton and King County Fire
District No. 25 began with an interlocal agreement in 1993, providing the legal
structure for the entities to remain separate but work cooperatively together.
6. The City of Renton and King County Fire District No. 25 will be asking its citizens to
consider combining all functions and services provided by the two jurisdictions into
a single entity, called a Regional Fire Authority.
RFA SECTION 1 PLAN REVISION:
The NEEDS STATEMENT section of the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) Plan is
subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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ISECTION 2 DEFINITIONS �
Revision The DEFINITIONS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a
majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted �
Revised I �
A. DEFINITIONS
1. The definitions in this section apply throughout this RFA Plan. unless the context clearly
requires otherwise.
1.1. "Board", "Governance Board"or"Governing Board"means the Governance body of a
regional fire protection service authority.
1.2. "City" means the City of Renton.
1.3. "District" means King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
1.4. "Effective Date"means July 1 immediately following the approval of the RFA Plan by
voters of the Participating Jurisdictions.
1.5. "Fire Benefit Charge" is a service charge determined by the reyuired fire-flow and
personnel and equipment costs associated with fighting a fire in a particular type and
size of structure. The initial calculation method and Eormula is described in Appendix
B of this plan.
1.6. "lnterlocal Agreement" means the interlocal service agreement between the RFA and
the City of Renton in provisioning of certain administrative and support services per
the adopted Plan.
1.7. "Participating Jurisdictions" means the City of Renton and King County Fire
Protection District No. 25.
1.8. "RCW'means Revised Code of Washington.
1.9. "Regional Fire Protection Service Authority" or "Regional Fire Authority" or
"RFA" means a regional fire protection service authority formed pursuant to chapter
52.26 RCW. An REA is a municipal corporation, an independent taxing authority
within the meaning of Article VII, Section 1 of the state Constitution, and a taxing
district within the meaning of Article VII, Section 2 of the state Constitution.
1.10."Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee" or "Planning Committee" means the
committee created under RCW 52.26.030 to create and propose to the City of Renton
and King County Fire Protection District No. 25 the Regional Fire Authority Plan.
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1.11."Regional Fire Authority Plan," "RFA Plan" or "Plan" means this Regional Fire
Protection Service Authority Plan, drafted and approved in accordance with chapter
52.26 RCW for the development, financing and operation of the Renton Regional Fire
Authority.
1.12. "Renton Regional Fire Authority" or "RRFA" means the Regional Fire Protection
Service Authority defined in this plan whose boundaries are coextensive with the City
of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
RFA SECTION 2 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The DEFINITIONS section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 3 FORMATION AUTHORITY
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
Revision or revision only by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for
approval.
Date Council Adopted:
Adopted
Date Commissioners Adopted:
Revised
A. REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY.
1. Chapter 52.26 RCW provides statutory authority for the formation of a Regional Fire
Authority by the City of Renton and King County Fire Protection District No. 25.
B. PLANNING COMMITTEE AUTHORITY.
1. RCW 52.26.030 and RCW 52.26.040 provides statutory authority to form and operate a
Planning Committee.
2. The Participating Jurisdictions formed a Planning Committee consisting of three (3)
members of the City Council and three (3) Commissioners of the District.
3. The Planning Committee developed and presented to the elected officials of each
Participating Jurisdiction the RFA Plan.
C. RFA PLAN APPROVAL AUTHORITY.
1. The legislative body of each Participating Jurisdiction reviewed and approved the RFA plan
by Joint Resolution and called for an election to approve the RFA Plan.
2. The RFA Plan is being submitted to the voters of the City and the District as a single ballot
measure that must be approved by a 60%majority vote.
3. The Planning Committee has authority to take all necessary actions on behalf of the
Participating Jurisdictions, perform all necessary duties as required to place the RFA Plan
before the voters and to comply with the public hearing requirements contained in RCW
52.26.230.
4. Should the RFA Plan be approved by 60% of the voters of the Participating Jurisdictions,
the Renton Regional Fire Authority shall be formed on, July 1, 2016, in accordance with
RCW 52.26.070.
5. Upon voter approval of the RFA Plan, the City and the District shall continue to exist as
Washington State Municipal Corporations. The exclusive purpose of the continued
existence of the District shall be to levy and collect taxes and/or other fire protection
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district revenue to be transferred to the RFA until such time as the RFA collects its own
revenues and to provide representation to the newly formed RFA Governance Board.
If the RFA Plan is not approved by 60% of the voters, then operations relating to the
services set forth herein shall remain with the City of Renton Fire & Emergency Services
Department.
RFA SECTION 3 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The FORMATION AUTHORITY section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision only
by submission of a revised RFA Plan to the electorate for approval.
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SECTION 4 I JURISDICTIOIVAL BOUNDARIES
Revision The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment or revision only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised I
A. jURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES ON DATE OF FORMATION.
1. On the Effective Date,the jurisdictional boundaries of the RFA shall be the legal boundaries
of the Participating Jurisdictions. The boundaries are depicted on the map attached hereto
and marked as Appendix A of this RFA Plan.
2. On the Effective Date, the RFA shall also be responsible for providing services to King
County Fire Protection District No. 40 pursuant to the terms of the City's Fire and
Emergency Services Operating Agreement Dated February 8, 2008, as amended, between
the City and King County Fire Protection District No. 40. The City shall assign the King
County Fire District No.40 contract to the RFA on the Effective Date.
B. CHANGES IN JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES AFTER FORMATION OF THE RFA.
1. Boundary Changes that do not reyuire an RFA Plan amendment.
1.1. City annexations of areas included within the boundaries of the District. Such
annexations will not affect the RFA since the areas will already be within the RFA
boundaries. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.290 there will be no required asset or employee
transfers between the fire protection district and the cit .
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1.2. City annexations of areas not included within the District. On the effective date of
such annexation, the territory annexed shall automatically be included within the
boundaries of the RFA pursuant to RCW 52.26.290. The territory added to the RFA by
such annexation shall be subject to the taxation, charges, and bonded indebtedness (if
approved as part of the annexation process) of the RFA. Any transfer of assets or
employees that occurs as a result of annexation shall be between the transferring
entity and the RFA.
1.3. Annexation of a portion of the District by a City that is not a Participating
Jurisdiction in the RFA. On the effective date of such annexation, the territory
annexed shall automatically be removed from the boundaries of the RFA. [n this
situation the RFA shall not be obligated to transfer employees or assets of the RFA and
the annexing city shall be restricted solely to assets and employees of the District, if
any.
1.4. RFA Annexations. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g),the RFA shall have the authority to
conduct annexations of unincorporated territory adjacent to the RFA pursuant to the
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statutory authority and procedures set forth in Chapter 52.04.001 through RCW
52.04.051.
1.5. RFA Partial Mergers. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.090(g), the RFA shall have the
authority to participate in the partial merger process under the authority and
pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 52.06.090 and.100.
2. Boundary Changes that require an RFA Plan Amendment.
2.1. Annexations of Adjacent Fire Protection Jurisdictions. The boundaries of the RFA
may be expanded to include adjacent fire protection jurisdictions through the Plan
Amendment and annexation procedures set forth at RCW 52.26.300.
RFA SECTION 4 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 5 GOVERNANCE
Revision The GOVERNANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision
only by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted I
IRevised
A. GOVERNING BOARD STRUCTURE AND OPERATION.
1. Governing Board. As provided by RCW 52.26.080, the RFA Governing Board shall be
established consistent with the terms of this Section and shall have authority as of the
Effective Date.
2. Composition of Governing Board. Upon the effective date of the RFA, the Governing
Board shall include six (6) voting members consisting of three (3) current seated elected
officials from the City to be appointed by the City Council and three (3) current seated
members of the Board of Commissioners from the District. There shall also be a nonvoting
member, representing contracting agencies, if any. The nonvoting member shall be a
current seated elected official from a fire district or a city that contracts with the RFA. The
composition of the Governing Board can be changed in the future by following the process
identified in the RFA bylaws to amend this Section of the Plan.
3. Governing Rules. The RFA Governing Board shall develop and adopt by-laws, governance
policies and rules for the RFA Governing Board to conduct business in accordance with
RCW 52.26.080.
4. Authority. The RFA Governing Board shall have all the power and authority granted
governing boards under Washington State law, and shall include the power and authority
to make any decisions appropriate for the RFA and for matters related to Title 52 RCW.
S. Compensation of Governing Board. Commissioners of the Governing Board will receive
compensation in the same manner and under the same conditions as provided by law for
commissioners of a fire protection district organized under Title 52 RCW.
RFA SECTION 5 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The GOVERIVANCE section of the Plan may be amended by a majority vote of the RFA Governance
Board.
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SECTION 6 FUNDING and FINANCE
Revision The FUNDING and FIIVANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment
or revision by the Governing Board except when voter approval is required by
statute.
Adopted
Revised
A. INTERIM RFA FINANCES
1. The operation and administration of the RFA, if effective on July 1 of the year, for the
remainder of the effective year shall be funded by the funds budgeted for fire department
services in the budgets of each Participating Jurisdiction of the RFA for the year.
B. RFA REVENUES:
1. Tax Levies. The RFA shall be authorized to levy and collect taxes in accordance with RCW
52.26.050 (1) (b) at the initial tax levy rate of$1 per thousand of assessed valuation.
2. Benefit Charge. The RFA shall be authorized to impose a benefit charge on all improved
properties within the RFA service area, initially based upon the general formula and
methodology provided in Appendix B in accordance RCW 52.26.050(1)(a).
3. Service Contracts. To the extent permitted by law, the RFA Governance Board shall have
the authority to pursue and contract with agencies and entities exempt from property taxes
in accordance with RCW 52.30.020 and related statutes.
4. Fire Impact and Mitigation Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal agreement with
the City of Renton prior to the Effective Date to collect such fees generated within Renton
City boundaries to the RFA. Any mitigation fees collected in excess of the debt service
requirement for Station 13 shall be remitted to the RFA.
5. Permit, Plan Review, and Inspection Fees. The RFA shall enter into an interlocal with
the City of Renton prior to the effective date to collect and remit such fees generated within
Renton.
6. Additional Revenue Options. The RFA Governing Board shall have the authority to
pursue, subject to any applicable statutory voter approval requirements and the RFA Plan
Amendment,if required,all additional revenue sources authorized by law including but not
limited to revenue sources specifically identified in Title 52 RCW and Title 84 RCW that are
not otherwise addressed in chapter 52.26 RCW.
C. TRANSFER OF ASSETS.
1. District Assets. On the Effective Date, the District shall immediately transfer any
remaining and future assets to the RFA. Such assets shall include all real property and
personal property, including but not limited to furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles,
reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material owned by or
in the possession of the District.
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1.1 Reserve Fund. On the effective Date, the District shall transfer its reserve fund to the
RFA for the purposes of establishing a Capital Projects Reserve Fund. The Capital Projects
Reserve Fund shall be used for capital expenditures having a cost greater than $5,000.00
and a service life greater than three years (e.g.,major equipment,fire apparatus,etc.) .
2. City Assets. On the Effective Date, the City shall immediately transfer to the RFA the
following assets:
2.1. The real property identified in Appendix D, and unless otherwise excluded, any
building fixtures,furniture and contents thereof.
2.2. The apparatus/vehicles identified in Appendix E.
2.3. Balance in Fire Health &Wellness Fund (Fund 011) as of transfer date, and balance of
the Fire small equipment replacement fund within Fund 501 on the effective date.
2.4. Unless otherwise specified herein no City funds shall be transferred to the RFA.
2.5. All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material used
by the City to carry out the fire protection and emergency services powers, functions,
and duties of the City that are owned by or in the possession of the City.
2.6. City water systems including fire hydrants and related appurtenances shall not be
transferred and shall remain City property.
All assets so transferred based on the Plan and any subsequent agreements shall be
transferred on an"as is where is" condition.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this RFA Plan, whenever any question arises as to the
transfer of any funds,books, documents,records,papers, files,equipment,or other tangible
property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and
functions transferred, the governing body of the Participating Jurisdiction owning such
assets shall make a determination as to the proper allocation.
D. DEBT.
1. District rights and obligations under LEOFF 1 retiree medical shall be transferred to the
RFA upon Effective Date, including the Long-Term Care policies with UNUM.
2. The following City Debt/Obligation shall be retained by the City:
Z.1. Loan on Fire Station 13.
2.2. The cost of developing of Fire Station 15, including all costs such as survey, design,
permit, construction and any associated activities required to bring the station to
operational status, in an amount not to exceed $5.5 million. The cost is based on a
2015 estimate and shall be adjusted by the Seattle Area Construction Cost index as
published by Engineering News Record (ENR.COM) annually thereafter until the
project construction bid is awarded.
2.3. The cost of furnishing and equipping Fire Station 15 is not to exceed$1 million.
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2.4. Obligations and assets related to City of Renton's Firefighter's Pension and/or LEOFF 1
retiree medical.
3. Future District Expenses. All future costs incurred by the District on and after the
Effective Date shall be the responsibility of the RFA.
RFA SECTION 6 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The FUNDING AND FINANCE section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment or revision by the
Governing Board except when voter approval is required by statute.
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ISECTION 7 ORGAIVIZATIONAL STRUCTURE- PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION
Revision The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE- PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION
section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA
Governance Board.
Adopted
IRevised
A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE.
1. Organizational Chart. The RFA shall be organized as provided in Appendix C of the RFA
Plan.
B. PERSONIVEL.
1. Fire Chief.On the Effective Date,the Fire Chief of Renton shall serve as the Fire Chief of the
RFA. The Fire Chief shall at all times be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the
Governance Board.
2. Personnel.The existing personnel of the City Fire Department shall transfer to the RFA to
fulfill assigned duties as outlined in the organizational structure in Appendix C. All City
Fire Department personnel shall be transferred on the Effective Date at their current rank,
grade and seniority.
3. Agreements. All current employee agreements, collective bargaining unit agreements,
outstanding labor issues, personal service contracts, and any other contracts or
agreements pertaining to work, duties, services or employment with the City shall be
transferred over with all personnel on the Effective Date.
C. ADMINISTRATION.
1. Administration. All current administrative and business functions, agreements,
documents, operations, and policies and procedures from the City Fire Department shall
transfer over to the RFA unless otherwise noted in this plan.
2. RFA Administrative Responsibilities.On the Effective Date,the following functions of the
RFA shall be the responsibility of the RFA. The RFA desires to contract with the City of
Renton to perform some of the functions as described below by reimbursing the City
appropriate service costs.
2.1. Recruitment and Hiring, Labor Relations and Negotiations and all administrative
functions related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Family Care Act (FCA),
and all other state and federal employment and labor laws.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director immediately but will also contract all
these services with Renton through the first full calendar year after the Effective Date.
Unless otherwise mutually agreed by the City and the RFA,the RFA will assume all HR
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related functions with its own staff starting January 1 oE the second full calendar year
after the Effective Date.
2.2. Health Insurance.
RFA will provide its own health plan effective July 1, 2016.
2.3. Risk Management including Labor and Industries time-loss, Liability and Property
Insurance.
The RFA will obtain its own property, liability, auto and other insurance coverage and
will obtain its own unemployment and workers compensation policy (either through
the State of Washington or a self-insurance program) upon Effective Date.
2.4. Payroll Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract timecard and
payroll services with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise
agreed to mutually by the City and the RFA,the RFA will assume timecard and payroll
processing responsibility no later than January 1 of the second full calendar year after
the Effective Date.
2.5. Legal Services.
The RFA will obtain its own legal counsel upon the Effective Date.
2.6. Accounting Services.
The RFA intends to hire an HR/Finance Director, but will also contract these services
with Renton through the first full calendar year. Unless otherwise agreed to mutually
by the City and the RFA, the RFA will have its own staff perform full accounting and
financial management functions of the Authority no later than January 1 of the second
full calendar year after the Effective Date.
2.7. Fleet Maintenance.
The RFA intends to contract all fleet maintenance, fueling, and acquisition/setup
services with Renton starting from the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3
calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
2.8. Facilities, [T,Communication.
The RFA intends to contract all faciliry operations including but not limited to
janitorial maintenance and supply, routine maintenance, small repairs and rehab with
Renton upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first 3 calendar years unless
mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement may be extended for an
additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA shall give at least 180 days
written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
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The RFA intends to contract all IT operations including but not limited to hardware
and software, GIS, internet access, phone, cell phone, wireless devices, and new
software selection/implementation upon the Effective Date and continuing for the first
3 calendar years unless mutually agreed to terminate sooner. The service agreement
may be extended for an additional 3-year period upon mutual agreement. The RFA
shall give at least 180 days written notice of its intention to renew or terminate.
The RFA will assume all communication functions upon the Effective Date. For this
section, communication functions include but are not limited to Public Information
Officer(PIO) responsibilities,press releases,web and social media hosting and content
management, interoffice and external mailing and postage,printing and publications.
3. City Retained Administrative Service Responsibilities. The City of Renton shall
continue to provide the following services:
3.1. The City of Renton LEOFF Board will continue to oversee LEOFF 1 benefits for City
retirees in accordance with the City of Renton LEOFF 1 Policies and Procedures.
3.2. Civil Service Board. The RFA shall establish its own Civil Service process no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date. The City will continue to
provide a Civil Service Board during the interim at no cost to the RFA.
3.3. Others. Unless specified herein, the RFA shall establish its own services no later than
January 1 of the second full calendar after the Effective Date to perform any functions
not identified in this Plan. City will provide such services during the interim and may
recover any service costs from the RFA.
4. Seamless Transition. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan, the transfer of authority
and the administration and management of the RFA shall be seamless and shall initially
model the current administrative and management components of the current City of
Renton Eire Department.
The ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE-PERSONNEL-ADMINISTRATION section of The RFA Plan
is subject to amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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SECTION 8 OPERATIONS AND SERVICES
Revision The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to
amendment by a majority vote of the RFA Governance Board.
Adopted
Revised
A. FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
1. All current operational and service delivery aspects of the City of Renton Fire Department
shall be transferred to the RFA on the Effective Date.
2. Current staffing models, standards of coverage, deployment standards, field operations,
command staffing, and operational policies and procedures of the City of Renton Fire
Department shall be transferred to the RFA and continued at the current level of service on
the Effective Date.
3. The RFA will adopt the City of Renton Fire Department Standards of Coverage Document,
which will define services, levels of service, standards of coverage, development standards
and customer expectations of the RFA.
4. All current automatic aid and mutual aid agreements, and any other contractual services
agreements, documents, or memorandums currently in place with the City Fire
Department and the District shall be transferred to the RFA on the Effective Date to provide
continuous,seamless readiness and emergency services coverage.
B. FIRE PREVENTION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Prevention Services pursuant to RCW 19.27.050 within the boundaries of the City of
Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Prevention Services within the District.
2. Fire Prevention Service Providers on Effective Date:
2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Prevention Services within the boundaries of the RFA shall
be provided as follows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Prevention Services to the City
of Renton. City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire Chief and the
RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal, and the City will provide enforcement and
prosecution support when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire Prevention
Services.
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C. FIRE INVESTIGATION SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides Fire
Investigation Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Fire Investigation Services within the District.
2. Fire Investigation Services On Effective Date:
2.1. On the Effective Date, Fire Investigation Services within the boundaries of the RFA
shall be provided as Eollows:
a. Within the City Renton: The RFA will provide Fire Investigation Services to the
City of Renton and the City of Renton shall designate the RFA Chief as its Fire
Chief and the RFA Fire Marshal as its Fire Marshal. The City of Renton shall
cooperate with the RFA in such investigations and provide police support and
prosecute criminal acts when appropriate.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall provide Fire
Investigation Services.
D. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
1. Existing Service Providers:
1.1. The City of Renton, through the Renton Fire Department currently provides
Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the City of Renton:
1.2. King County currently provides Emergency Management Services within the District.
2. Emergency Management Services on Effective Date.
2.1. On the Effective Date, Emergency Management Services within the boundaries of the
RFA shall be provided as follows:
a. Within the City of Renton: The City of Renton shall provide Emergency
Management Services within the city boundaries.
b. Within unincorporated King County: King County shall remain the provider of
Emergency Management Services.
E. PUBLIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
1. On the Effective Date of the creation of the RFA, the RFA shall provide Public Education
Services throughout the jurisdiction of the RFA.
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F. TRANSITION OF SERVICES.
1. In order to effectuate the transition of services identified above, the following shall occur
on the Effective Date of the RFA:
1.1. The City of Renton Fire Department staff assigned to the Community Risk Reduction
Section shall be transferred over to the RFA.
1.2. The RFA Community Risk Reduction Section shall be organized as provided in
Appendix C.
1.3. The City of Renton agrees to designate the Chief and Fire Marshal of the RFA as the
Chief and Fire Marshal of the City of Renton.
1.4. Unless otherwise noted in the RFA Plan or the [nterlocal Agreement, the transfer of
authority and the Community Risk Reduction Section of the RFA shall be seamless and
shall initially model the current Community Risk Reduction Section of the City of
Renton Fire Department.
1.5. The RFA shall enforce Fire Code within City of Renton and, except as provided in the
Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and police
support for enforcement of code enforcement issues.
1.6. The RFA shall conduct fire investigation within City of Renton and, except as provided
in the Interlocal Agreement, the City shall provide the necessary prosecution and
police support for enforcement of fire investigation issues.
1.7. The City of Renton will retain emergency management authority in accordance with
Washington State Law within its jurisdiction.
RFA SECTION 8 PLAN REVISION DISPOSITION:
The OPERATIONS AND SERVICES section of the RFA Plan is subject to amendment by a majority
vote of the RFA Governance Board.
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Appendix A: .
Jurisdiction Boundary Map
Proposed Regional Fire Authority
City of Renton and Fire District 25
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Appendix B:
Fire Benefit Charge
The Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) funding method is a voter approved, two part funding system
authorized by State Law in 1987 that balances general purpose taxes with a user fee charged. Under
this system,the Fire Department is funded by:
a. A property tax of up to $1.00 per$1,000 assessed values of properry to support day to day
operations and capital needs of the fire department; and
b. A Fire Benefit Charge (FBC) of up to 60%of the operating budget and can be used only for
day to day operational expenses such as salaries, equipment,fuel and utilities.
I. Fire Benefit Charge - (FBC) Formula
FBC is only imposed on improvements to real property and personal property, and must be
reasonably apportioned based on the services afforded to these properties. The primary factor
of the formula is based upon the amount of"required fire flow" or water needed to extinguish
a fire, the number of firefighters and equipment needed to effectively deliver the required fire
flow and their associated cost for fighting a fire in the type and size of structure being assessed.
As structure size or fire loading within a structure increases, the need for required fire flow,
firefighters, and equipment also increases. The following formula is adopted for calculating
the FBC for Renton Regional Fire Authority. The formula is based on the Insurance Services
Office (ISO) required fire flow,fire risk,and firefighting effort factors.
FBC = Area * 18 * Category Factor (CF) * Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG) *
Effective Response Factor (ERF) * Hazard Factor (HF) * Discount(s)
A matrix showing initial values of these factors is attached herein as Exhibit 1.
The initial values, factors, discounts and exemptions are subject to change as
necessary to comply with the statutory requirements of RCW 52.26.180.
II. Definitions:
1. Area. The square root of the total gross square feet of the buildings/structures located
upon the property. FBC will not be applied to parcels with a total improvement square
footage less than 400 sq. ft.
' 2. Category Factor (CF). The category factor is based upon building use and size. This
information is obtained from the King County Assessor data base for each building subject
to the FBC.
Building Use Categories:
➢ Residential Use: including one and two family buildings and condominium when
unit ownership information is available in the King County Assessor's database.
➢ Mobile Homes/Manufactured Homes: Each mobile home unit whether it is located
on a single land parcel or in a mobile home park.
➢ Anartments: other attached residential building structures.
➢ Commercial Buildin�s: all other uses including storage facilities, warehouses,
offices,and commercial businesses.
3. Fire Flow Factor/Cost per Gallon (CPG). The relative cost of providing the required fire
flow per gallon during a fire incident. CPG is a balancing factor used as an adjustable
multiplier to finely tune the FBC calculation across all properties to reach the desired
target FBC amount.
4. Effective Response Force (ERF). The effective response force factor is relational to the
size of force in firefighters and equipment required to deliver the required fire flow.
5. Hazard Factor (HF). The hazard factor represents the degree of risk caused by the use,
processing, or storage of hazard materials with a building. The hazard factor reflects the
need for larger and/or more specialized effective response forces. Hazard factors are
determined from use and risk classifications found in the National Fire Protection
Association (HFPA) Standard 13 (Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), and
are applicable to commercial properties only.
The initial extra hazard charges are as follows:
a. A 30% increase when products or uses with high combustibility or high rates of
heat release are present.
b. A 40% increase when products or uses with high quantities of flammable, combustible
or hazardous materials are present.
No surcharge will be assessed on light and ordinary hazards.
6. Discounts.
a. Low Income Senior and Disabled Discount: Low income senior or disabled person that
qualify for property tax discount under RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389 will receive
the same discount on FBC. If you think you qualify, please contact King County
Exemption Unit at 206-296-3920 or visit their website - King County Assessor -
Taxpayer Assistance.
b. Snrinkler Svstem Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with full-coverage
sprinkler system are eligible for sprinkler system discount.
c. Alarm Discount: Commercial and apartment buildings with certified functioning alarm
systems are eligible for alarm discount based on the type of alarm on premises.
d. A�ricultural Use: A discount for auxiliary structures, such as barns and/or storage
sheds, used in conjunction to dairy, farming, and other agricultural operations. For the
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purpose of FBC, properties used for marijuana growth, production, or processing are
not considered agriculture use.
7. Exemptions to the Fire Benefit Charge.
a. Relieious Use: Personal property or improvements to real property owned or used by
recognized religious denomination or religious organization, including sanctuary, schools
and educational facilities.RCW 52.26.180(1).
b. Pronertv not Assessed. Personal Property not assessed and subject to ad valorem
taxation under RCW title 84.
c. Public Schools: Public schools who pay a per student stipend are exempt from the Fire
Benefit Charge.
d. Entities with Contract for Service: Entities who contract for service with the RFA are
exempt from the Fire Benefit Charge.
Non-profits, governmental entities and school districts are not automatically
exempt from FBC.
III. Implementation Process:
The initial implementation of FBC requires 60% voter approval for a period up to six years.
Every six years,voters have the opportunity to reauthorize, also with 60%voter approval,the
Fire Benefit Charge. In addition,the state law requires annual public hearings prior to the next
year's rates being adopted. Hearings are held prior to November 15 each year, by the Renton
Regional Fire Authority Governance Board to establish the FBC. After the FBC has been
established, property owners subject to the charge will be notified of the amount of the
charge.
The Governing Board will form a Review Board for at least a two-week period to review
written complaints from property owners. The final Benefit Charge will be added to the
property tax bill.
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Exhibit 1
Initial Fire Benefit Charge Formula and Factor Matrix
Square root of total square footage X 18 X Category Factor X Fire Flow factor X Response Factor X Risk Factor X Applicable Discount= FBC
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Apartments 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 3.25 3.25 3.25 6J0 6.70 8.60 11.10 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 14.25 II
Commercial 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.30 1.30 130 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.50 1.50 2.05 2.05 3.05 3.35 3.50 3.75 4.00 4.15 5.15
Fire Flow Factor
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Residential 1.00 1.10 1.35 1.65 1.65 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 II
Manufactured Homes i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 1.0o i.00 I
Apartments 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 L60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60 II
Commercial 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1.18 1J5 1.75 1.75 2.65 4.10 4.10 4.10 4.10 430 4.30 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 I
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Light/Ordinary Hazard l.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00
Ordinary Hazard- 1 l.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 Z.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 ��
Ordinary Hazard-2 l.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 i.00 I
Extra Hazard- 1 130 130 130 1.30 130 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 130 1.30 130 130 130 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 I
Extra Hazard-2 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 I
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Automatic Fire Sprinklers 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 0.900 ��
Manual Locaf Alarm 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.989 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 0.980 '
Manual Central Alarm 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 �
Automatic Local Alarm 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970 0.970
Automatic Central Alarm 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 0.925 '
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* Fire flow factor is the number needed to generate the required fire benefit charge to support the Governing Board approved service level. The number is preliminary until ,
final property tax and property data are certified by the King County Assessor. .
**Response factor is based upon the number of firefighters needed to deliver the required fire flow
*** Risk factors apply to commercial property,are defined by the NFPA and are assigned by inspection performed by the Fire Authority.
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Appendix D
Real Property
Facility Year Built Effective Yr Address Land Sf Building SF Transfer/ Auxiliary Use/Notes '}�
° ' Lease**
FS 11 1979 1985 211 Mill Ave S 28,750 21,000 L
FS 12 2004 2004 1209 Kirkland Ave NE 53,255 15,800 L
FS 13 2007 2007 18002 108th SE 37,956 20,521 T Emergency and Backup Fueling Facility(right to
use agreement??)
FS 14 1996 1996 1900 Lind 261,781 13,659 T
Eire Training 1996 1996 1900 Lind (included in above) T
FS 15* 334210-3245 23,766 7,500 T Assume 1/2 of the site is set-aside for water
tank/reservoir with access easement from FS15
FS 16 1974 1984 12923 156th Ave SE 58,806 7,732 T
*Proposed Kennydale Station: 3-bays,7500 sf,total land area is 47,500 sf
**RFA to lease facilities at$1 a year so long as the facility is used for Fire purpose. RFA is responsible for all maintenance and operating
as well as repairs/rehabs costs of all facilities.
FS 17 1970 1985 14810 Petrovitsky Rd SE 54,310 6,836 NA FD40 property,part of service contract w/FD40
"Used for fire service" shall mean more than 50% of the facility is used continuously for fire suppression, department support
or administration.
Appendix E
Personal Property-Vehicles and Apparatus
Fire Vehicles and Equipment
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F095�1200 48350D 2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59339KA122009FORDESCAPEHYBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,784
F096A VOOL38 �1200 48351D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59359KA122009FORDESCAPEHVBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F098A POOL38 1200 48353D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59339KAl2 2009 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F099A POOL38 �1200 48354D �2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59359KAl2 2009 FORD ESCAPEHVBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F100A POOL38 1200 48355D 2009 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU59379KAl2 2009 FORD ESCAPE HVBRID Fire Admin 27,184 27,184
F078 POOL39 1300 18016D �1997 FORD TAURUS 1FALP52U4VA194ETAURUSGL Fire Preventionand 15,070 -
F078-Rplc POO�GO 1300 Zplq FOR� NEWPickupTruck Fire Preven[ionand 37,OOG 37.0G0
F062 POOL39 1300 56191D �1999 FORD TAURUS 1FAFP52U4XG152FfORDTAURU54 DR Fire Preven[ionand 15,974 -
F062�Rpic P001.40 ]300 ' 2015 FORD NEW F�ire Suppression 22,000 22,000
F084 POOL38 �1400 35609D �2�03 DMCHINTREPID 2B3HD46R94H613200300DGEINTREPID Fire Admin 15,761 15,761
F079 POOL40 1400 18182D �2001 FORD CROWNVIC2FAFP71W91X161�CROWNVICTORIA Fire Suppression 22,567 22,567
F429 POOL52 �1500 49249D 2002 FORD FOCUS 1FAHP36352W18C2002FORDFOCUS Fire Suppression 19,500 19,50�
F083 POOL38 2010 35610D 2003 CHEV BLAZER 1GNDT13%13K166 2003CHEVROLETBLAZER Fire Admin zZ,q68 22,468
F086 POOL38 2010 43848D 2007 FORD ESCAPE 1FMVU93167KA60�2007FORDESCAPE Fire Admin 20,003 20,003
F087 POOL38 �2010 44111D �2008 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU93188KA302008FORDESCAPEXLT Fire Admin 18,165 18,165
F104 POOL38 2010 53024D �2012 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU9C73CKA70 2012 FORD ESCAPE fire Admin 19,883 19,883
F077 POOL39 �2010 18163D �2001 DMCHCHEROKEE 114FF48501L5307�1EEP4X4 Fire Preven[ionand Zz,959 22,959
F089 POOL39 �2010 44110D �2008 FORD ESCAPE 1FMCU931X8K.43020D8FORDESCAPEXLT Fire Preven[ionand 18,165 18,165
F082 POOL38 202U 35098D 2D03 FORD EXPEDITION 1FMPU16L831B01�FORD E%PE�ITION Fire Admin Zg,gqg Zg,gqg
F109 POOL38 �2020 56473D 2013 CHEV TAHOE 1GNSK2E0%DR337,CHEVROLEfTAHOE Fire Admin 3Z,497 32,497
F434 POOL52 �2020 49250D 2004 CHEV TAHOE IGNEK13Z94124932004CHEVROLEfTAHOE Fire Supp�ession 31,000 31,000
F438 POOL52 �2020 49253D �2007 CHEV TAHOE 16NFK03067R36312007CHEVROLETTAHOE Fire Suppression 31,000 31,000
F080 POOL40 �2020 33121D �2001 FORD IXCURSION IFMNU41S11ED29COMMAN�VEHICLE Fire Suppiession 7g�Z7q 7g�pq
F43fi POOL52 �20fi0 49252D �2005 CHEV PU 1GCEK19V85E23 21 2005 51LVERAD01500 Fire Suppreszion 25,000 25,000
� F088 POOL39 2060 45535D 2008 FORD F250 1FTSX21518E8157�2008 FORD F2504%4 Fire Prevention and zq,D81 24,081
F107 POOL40 2080 55773D 1991 ISUZ FfR lA�M7A1N4M320CI5UZUTRUCK Fire Suppression _ _
F068 POOL46 �2085 18118� �1999 FORD F550 1FDAF57F3XEE930 FOROF-5504x4 Fire DiveTeam 32,631 32,631
F091 POOL40 �2085 45577D �2008 FORD F550 1fDAW57R78E844 2D08 FORD F550 CREW CAB fire Suppression 41,912 41,912
F044 POOL4� �2300 07274D �1990 CHEV HICUBEVAPIGCKP32K3L3311�HAZMATVAN Fire Suppression 31,143 -
F044Rp1c P00f.40 �2300 2015 CFIN NE'�N Fire Suppression 350p00 350,000
F108 GOOL38 �2330 55953D �2000 CHEV ASTRO 1GNDM19WXY821 CHEVROLEfASTROVAN Fire Admin _ _
F066 POOL39 �2330 18106D 1999 6MCXSAVANA 1GKFG15R3X11501GMCSAVANAVAN Fire Preven[ionand 20,750 -
F066-Rplc P00�4U �2330 2015 GMC%NEW fire Suppression 25,000 25,000
FOfi7 POOL38 2330 18112D �1999 GMCX SAFARI 1GKDM19W9%853 GMCSAFARI VAN Fire Admin 22,995 -
F067�Rplc POOlJO 7330 ZpiS (iMC�(N�W Fire Supp�etsinn 25,OOC 25.000
F2514 POOL41 2385 56190D 2D01 INTE 4700 1HTSLAAL31H34741NTERNATIONAL/BRAl1NAIDUNIT Fire Suppression 132,276 132,276
FOfiS POOL4� 2385 18125D 1999 INTE 4700 iHTSLAALfiVH697DINTERNATIONAL/BRAUNAIDTRUCK Fire Suppression 133,476 133,47fi
F072 POOL40 2385 18133D 2000 INTE 4700 1HTSLAAL1VH26191NTERNATIONAL/BRAUNAIDTRUCK Fire Suppression lZg�g9g -
F07Z�Rplc POCL40 2385 Z�l� NPN fire Suppre;zion 250,OU9 250,00�
F110 POOL40 2385 57314D 2013 INTE 4400 3HAMRAZL1EV80_INTERNATIONALBRAUNNWAIDUNIFire Suppression Z20,725 220,725
FS11 POOL40 2385 57313D 2013 INTE 4400 3HAMRAZLXEL780;INTERNATIONAL4400BRAUNAIDU Fire Suppression 220,725 220,725
F2513 POOL41 2500 55958D 1996 EONE PUMPER 4EN3MA82T1006�1996 E-ONE PUMPER Fire Suppressian 267,441 -
F2513 Rplc P001.40 250G Z�16 EONE NFN Fire S�ppression S10.000 S10,000
F2515 POOL41 2500 Sfi189D 2003 EONE CVCIONEII 4EN3AAA8431006;2D03EONEPUMGERSOtt12fi791 Fire Suppression 397,003 397,003
F057 POOL40 2500 17260D 1996 EONE PUMPER 4EN3AAA88T100fi21996E-ONE"CYCLONE" Fire Suppressian 267,441 -
F057-Rplc POOl.40 2500 zplq FONE NEW Fire Suppression
510,000 510.000
F061 POOL40 2500 18052D 1998 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3AAA82W1009E-0NEPUMPER Fire Suppression 268,463 -
F661-Rplc POOL40 2500 2015 EONE NEW Fire Suppresslon 510,000 510,000
F071 POOL40 2500 18132D 1999 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3AAA84X1000EE-0NEPUMPER Fire Suppression 315,766 315,766
F073 POOL40 2500 18140D 2D00 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3AlW86XSOOOfE-0NEPUMPER50#20688 Fire Supp�ession 312,508 312,508
F074 POOL40 2500 18141D 2000 EONE CYCLONE II 4EN3AAA88X1000E E-0NE PUMPER SOq20689 Fire Suppreszion 312,508 312,508
FO85 POOL40 2500 41404D 2005 EONE CYCLONEII 4EN3AAA8951009:2005EONECYCLONEPUMPER Fire Suppression 393,592 393,592
f093 POOL4� 2500 48335D 2008 EONE PUMPER 4EN3AAA8881003`2008E-ONEPUMPER-SOp133545 Fire Suppression 494,531 494,531
F075 POOL40 2501 18134D 2000 EONE AERIAL 4EN3ABASSX1000F95'AERIALPLATFORMSOq120848 Fire Suppression 676,802 676,802
F105 POOL40 Z501 54070D 2011 EONE AERIAL 4EN3ABA89B1006�2D31 EONEAERIAL 1D0'SOtt136466 Fire Suppressian 1,D04,969 1,004,969
F101 POOL38 5060 2008 CLUB INTELTRAK SV0819A00173 2008CLUBCARINTELLITRAK4X4 Fire Admin _ _
f�70 POOl46 6425 181160 1999 CALK TFM17175(lIXBT1714%59052DIVEBOATTRAILER fire DiveTeam 1,037 1,037
f430 POOL52 6425 58570C 1995 TURT WATERTANhPH086L6691 1995TURTLEWATERTANK400GAL Fire Suppression . _
F092 POOL39 6425 45540D 2007 CARG iB818TA3 SNHUTBR97T412'2007CARGOMATETRAIIER Fi�e Preven[ionand 7,572 7,572
F094 POOL39 6425 49210D 2008 EGLE UTILITY 1840U14188AOD5:2008EAGLEUTILITVTRAILER Fire Preventionand _ _
F10fi POOL40 6425 55768D 2000 FABR FOAMTRAlL16MPF1225YD026�2000FABRIQUEFOAMTRAILER Fire Suppression - -
F103 POOL38 6820 WN526352010 PlRS SPIRIT ZVPBY24PP$O8 2010POLARISSPIRITINFLATABLE Fire Admin 39,637 39,637
61 $ 8,581,133 $ 7,542,857
Fire District 4p E�ment to be mainfained by RFA as�jFD40 service contract
FC31 PQGL52 2385 �62997C 2^02 FOFD AIDUNIT tFUW=SSF?2H80620G2PORDAIDUNIT FIre FD40 350,000
F439 POCL52 2385 97532C 2G1: INTF. d3u0 li1T�v1RAZL6BH31i�20111NTEFNATIONALAIDUNIT Fire FD40 265,9fi4
f432 POOL52 2500 65655C 2003 SPAR PUMPER 4S7AT40983C04322003SPAftTANPUMPER Fire FD40 fi0D,0�0
F437 POOL52 2500 77001C Z006 SPAR PUMPER 457AT2C946C054320065PARTANPUMPEA Fire FD40 600,000 -
Vehicles used by Emerye�Monagement Sedion to remain with the Ckv
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➢ April 2014: Council directed staff to explore the RFA and contact
surrounding jurisdictions about their interest.
➢ June 2014: Council directed the administration to form a RFA
Planning Committee, with Renton and FD25 being the initial
participating jurisdictions.
➢ September 2015: Council directed staff to complete the planning
process in 2015 and to begin public information process.
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• Emergency Services that meet the needs of the community
• Stable funding
• Fiscal responsibility
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propose the RFA to enhance its
service to add:
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Plan document.
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2. Definitions
3. Formation Authority
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6. Funding and Finance :
7. Organization Structure
8. Operations & Services
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➢ Flexible: Plan may be changed
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Focuses on smooth transition of � �
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➢ Legislative body of each
jurisdiction to review and
approve the RFA plan by Joint
Resolution and call for an
election to approve the RFA
Plan.
➢ The RFA Plan is being submitted
to the voters of the City and the �'
District as a single ballot
measure that must be approved
by a 60% majority vote.
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➢ Upon voter approval of the RFA
Plan, the City and the District
shall continue to exist as
Washington State Municipal �
Corporations.
➢ If the RFA Plan is not approved VOTE
by 60% of the voters, then
operations relating to the services I
will remain with the City of
Renton Fire and Emergency
Services Department.
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includes City and FD25 �' ' }
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➢ 6 member board made up of 3
current seated elected officials from
each participating jurisdiction
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contracting agencies
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authority to make any decisions
appropriate for the RRFA and for
matters related to fire
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for 3 LEOFF 1 retirees to RRFA
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incurred by the district on or
after the effective date will be
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➢ City will collect permit fee,fire
inspection fee, and fire mitigation fee
generated in Renton on behalf of
RRFA and remit them to RRFA
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➢ City to transfer Fire Stations 13,14, �
15, and 16 to RRFA and will allow �
RRFA to use Stations 11 and 12 as
long as they are used for fire and "�
emergency purposes
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apparatus it owns and uses by the
department (exception for Emergency
management)
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Fire small equipment reserve fund (in
fund 501) to RRFA
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fleet replacement amount if the
replacement has not been initiated by
the Fleet management.
➢ City will retain LEOFF 1 liability and
liability related to Stations 12 and 13.
➢ City will develop and equip Station 15
(estimated at around $6.5 million total
in 2015 dollars)
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The scope of services to be provided
by RRFA include:
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medical services throughout RRFA �
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➢ Fire Investigation services within
Renton city boundary
➢ Public education services throughout
RRFA
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transfer except for EM division staff.
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well as agreements pertaining to '�r ' _��--=�
work, duties, services or ~� -�
employment will be honored. '
➢ Administrative and support functions
will be transferred or provided by
Renton through an interlocal service
agreement.
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- Legal �
- Risk Management
- Health/Benefit Plans
- Communications
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➢ RRFA to Contract up to 18 months:
- Payroll/Accounting
- HR General/Recruitment
- Civil Services
➢ RRFA to Contract up to 3.0 years �
- Fleet Management
- Facility Management
- IT Services
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• The City of Renton (Renton) and King County Fire District#25 (FD 25) are
considering asking for voter approval to create a Regional Fire Authority (RFA)
to strengthen and stabilize fire and emergency and the funding for these
services.
• Renton and FD 25 are committed to ensuring stable funding for current and
future fire and emergency services to meet the growing public safety needs of
our communities.
• Creating an RFA would restore service cuts imposed during the recession,
expand fire resources and staffing and build a new fire station in North Renton.
• 60% of voters in Renton and FD 25 must approve the RFA before it is
implemented.
• A robust public education effort will be conducted to ensure Renton and FD 25
residents have the information they need in considering this important public
safety decision.
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1. What is a Regional Fire Authority (RFA)?
A Regional Fire Authority(RFA)is a local government established by vote of the people in the service
area that allows regionalization of fire and emergency services and provides stable funding for these
services. An RFA can be made up of cities or fire districts or a combination of the two. Creation of an
RFA is authorized by state law: Title 52 of the Revised Code of Washington.
2. Why is an RFA being considered?
The City of Renton (Renton) and the King County Fire District#25 (FD 25) are asking for voter
approval to create a RFA to strengthen fire and emergency services and stabilize funding for
these services to meet the growing needs of our communities over time.
Renton's population alone is estimated to grow 40% (new residents and annexation) over the
next two decades. Despite improved operating efficiencies and fire personnel reductions,
current funding sources—primarily property tax—cannot maintain current service levels.
Creation of an RFA would:
• Restore service cuts imposed during the recession
• Enhance service levels, ensuring services meet the needs of the growing population,
and increased commercial development and new adult care and senior housing
facilities in the area.
• Expand firefighter staffing and facilities
• Enhance fire inspection and public health and safety education programs that
proactively reduce fire risk.
3, How will fire and emergency services change under an RFA?
Service levels will be improved and stabilized. The same firefighter and emergency service personnel
will continue to serve the RFA—and there will be additional resources to:
• Maintain fire and aid response times at target levels(less than 7%2 minutes)across the
entire service area
• Staff an additional aid car(ambulance)
• Build a new fire station in North Renton in 2017
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• Add 15 firefighters to staff the new fire station
• Add 2 fire inspectors
• Enhance staffing for public education on risk reduction,health and safety
Operations will be guided by a plan,developed jointly by the City and FD 25 over the last year and a
half,with input from a citizens committee and fire employees.
4. How will the RFA be funded?
The RFA will be funded by a combination of: (1) a $1.00 per$1000 of assessed value property
tax levy; and (2) a Fire Benefit Charge.
FD 25's property tax and a portion of the City's property tax is transferred over to the RFA.
The Fire Benefit Charge is a new fee, related to the amount of inherent fire risk a house or
building poses. It is calculated using the square footage of the building, with offsets for sprinkler
systems that reduce fire risk.
The new funding mechanism would be implemented in 2017.
5. How much will the RFA cost residents and businesses?
The cost for each property owner will depend on the value and size of the home or business
property and the property's specific fire risk.
If an RFA is approved, the current FD 25 property tax levy of$1.50 will be eliminated and
replaced by a $1.00 levy by the RFA-a reduction of$.50 per$1,000 assessed value.
Renton currently imposes$1.61 per$1,000 in assessed value of property tax for fire and
emergency services. Renton's property tax would be reduced by$1.00 and replaced by an
equivalent$1.00 property tax from the RFA. In 2017, Renton would apply$0.61 in property tax
to fund a new North Renton Fire Station.After the station is built, the City's estimates it could
further reduce its overall levy by another$0.41 cents by 2019.
The FBC will be a new fee.The combination of the$1.00 property tax and the FBC is expected to
be more than what most property owners pay currently, in order to restore and expand service,
and meet growing demand for fire and emergency service.
• For an average home in FD 25(2180 square foot,median assessed value of$291,000)a resident
would pay just under$11 more per month in 2017.
• In Renton,for the same home,a resident would pay approximately$23 more per month in 2017
(including construction of new fire station).This amount would be reduced to approximately$18
per month in 2018 and just under$13 per month in 2019.
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6. How does the RFA funding approach differ from the current funding for
fire and emergency service?
The RFA relies less on property tax and more on charges (the FBC.)An FBC is established for
each property based on a set formula based on the fire risk of any given property and the square
footage of that property. Some facilities which now pay no property tax would have to pay a
FBC based on their fire risk.
The FBC cannot exceed 60%a of the RFA's operating budget and must be approved by voters
everysix years. Once a year,the RFA Governance Board will hold a public hearing to set the FBC
rate based on budget requirements for the next year. Each year,the precise amount of the FBC
charged will depend on the actual budget approved by the RFA Board.
An FBC is a more stable funding source than property tax-- particularly where demand for
service is growing—since property taxes can decrease in a recession even as demand for service
increases. And, property tax receipts(what a municipality can collect in total)typically grow
more slowly than the cost of service delivery.
7. How is an RFA created?
By vote of the people in the proposed service area. Together,voters in Renton and FD 25 must
approve the creation and funding of the RFA by a 60%majority.
8. Who else has created an RFA?
There are currently nine (9) RFAs in the state of Washington.Two are in South King County:
the Valley Regional Fire Authority, composed of the cities of Auburn, Pacific and Algona,
created in 2007; and the Kent Regional Fire Authority, composed of the cities of Kent,
Covington and Fire District 37,created in 2010.The City of Tukwila has indicated it will be
asking its voters to approve joining the Kent RFA in 2016.
9. How will the RFA be governed?
If the RFA is approved by voters,the Governing Board will consist of three (3) Renton City
Councilmembers and the three (3) FD 25 Commissioners.There will also be one non-voting
member representing King County Fire District#40 which currently contracts for services from
Renton Fire & Emergency Services.
The Board is responsible for approving the RFA budget each year and must conduct a public
hearing as part of the budget process.
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10. What happens if the RFA doesn't pass?
If the RFA is not approved by voters,fire and emergency services would continue to be
provided by the City, in both the City and FD 25, at current levels.
The future ability to maintain service levels will be constrained by the following:
• FD 25 property taxes are at their statutory maximum and total tax receipts can grow
only 1%per year, plus the amount of property taxes imposed on new buildings in the
District. This rate of growth in tax receipts is less than the anticipated growth in
service cost and demand; and
• The City must balance funding fire and emergency services with other general city
functions (police, parks, streets, etc.)from its current revenue sources as population
and service demands continue to grow.
Construction of the new fire station in North Renton would be deferred and Renton would
likely consider a separate bond issue for construction of that facility.
11. Does creating the RFA mean FD 25 is annexed into the City of Renton, or
otherwise mov� FD 25 closer t� annexing to the Gity?
No. Creating an RFA does not change the boundaries of Renton or the boundaries of FD 25. FD
25 would remain a separate fire district whose services would now be provided by the RFA
rather than the City of Renton.
Any attempt to annex the area included in FD 25 to the City of Renton would require a separate
vote of the residents in FD 25 and would require approval of the City of Renton. Neither action
is currently planned.
12. How has the community been involved in the development of the RFA?
Community input is important to the City and FD 25. A RFA Citizen's Advisory Committee was
created in January 2015. The committee reviewed service delivery challenges and how the RFA
could be structured. They offered a range of comments on costs and service that have helped
refine the RFA Plan. The City and RFA also engaged firefighter staff to gather their input.
The City and FD 25 are committed to a robust public education effort to ensure residents have
information about this important public safety issue prior to the election.
Do you have questions or comments about the RFA proposal? Email �s at
admin�RentonRFA.or,�
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