Laserfiche WebLink
City of Tukwila My WebLink |HelpSearch Tips |About |Sign Out
• The Fire Department's role has evolved over time. More specialty services are provided, <br />homelessness and mental health crises bring the need for new skills. We need to keep the <br />level of service without increasing debt. We need to change with the times and combine <br />resources with others—we could facilitate a higher level of service byjoining others. <br />• The City is evolving. I don't know how we can maintain service levels overtime. Something <br />has to change. <br />• Current revenues will not support growth in costs. Costs are growing faster than revenues. <br />Fiscal sustainability question is whether you can afford the services you are providing within <br />your revenues? Options are to find new revenues or cut. We need revenue unless we are <br />willing to cut other departments. <br />• We're in a tough spot. The Fire Department needs more revenue to do what they do now and <br />there is a desire for enhanced services. <br />• 3% increase in fire department expenditures is reasonable. We should keep funding within <br />existing revenue and not ask the public for more money. Fire is a priority and should be <br />funded. <br />• 1 agree with the comment about balancing our revenues to maintain services. Is general fund <br />support dependable? What about big projects like the Allentown bridge? We need to be <br />prepared for the unexpected. We need to look at additional funding. <br />• 1 agree with that—we need to sustain the level of service and understand what is critical. We <br />need to be able to respond to current needs in a growing economy and be prepared for the <br />unexpected. We need to be efficient within existing revenue and be strategic about asking for <br />more. <br />6. State Law Options for Delivery of Fire/EMS Services <br />Ms. Reed presented a table comparing the statutory authority for Municipal Fire Departments, Fire <br />Districts, and Regional Fire Authorities <br />7. Potential Fire/EMS Service Delivery Options <br />Ms. Reed presented an overview of potential options for future service delivery. <br />8. Union Comment <br />Captain Booth expressed appreciation for the work of the Committee members. <br />9. Next Agenda/Adjourn <br />Ms. Reed reviewed the February 2022 preliminary meeting agenda. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 P.M. by unanimous consent. <br />Minutes by LH and KR <br />