HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4091CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH KING COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 20, CONCERNING THE
PLACEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND CARE OF AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton and King County Fire District 20 (hereinafter collectively
"the parties") have determined that there is a need for back-up communications capabilities to
serve the greater Renton community during an event which overwhelms existing
communication resources; and
WHEREAS, the parties understand that pre-positioning radio equipment in various
strategic locations will maximize the functionality and scope of these back-up communications
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the parties understand that being prepared to respond to communications
related emergencies and disasters will require pre-event coordination between neighboring
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to document the terms and conditions under which the
parties cooperatively place, maintain and care for back-up communications equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with King County Fire District 20, concerning the placement,
maintenance and care of amateur radio equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 4°91
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of MaY , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2nd day of May , 2011.
Approved as to form:
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Denis Law, Mayor
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney \"" *-. ^ l ..• c
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