CSS 2022-02-14 Item 1B - Interlocal Agreement - Fire Investigations

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o Captain Johnson may work out of TFD whenever it suits his needs and the needs of the unit. • All PSRFA investigators, including Captain Johnson, will investigate fires throughout the RFA's service area and in the city of Tukwila. They will share in the associated 'standby' burden. • TFD will continue to provide a vehicle, portable radio, uniforms, etc. • PSRFA will provide a laptop / connectivity and office space at station 74. • The Tukwila FTE assigned will report to the Fire Chief Directly with any City of Tukwila specific issues. • This agreement will benefit both agencies and others that may join in the future, as it will provide for a sustainable model for fire investigation services. • The expectations include 24/7 coverage for fire investigations and that all current reports / processes will continue with this agreement. View ILA document under Services 1.1 through 1.7 that defines services and a 24/7 (standby) coverage. Currently Tukwila Fire Department is not staffed sufficiently to handle the workload of fire investigations. As of this year we have had approximately 80 fire investigations, that have come in groups. All fire investigators in the FMO are working on investigations while trying to balance their other schedule. A dedicated fire investigator will bring a more experienced level of investigations to our community as well as eliminate the impacts of investigations on the other services of the FMO. FINANCIAL IMPACT No new financial impacts. Staffed with one FTE from the current assignment to the FMO. No other financial impact will be incurred outside of the discussion points above. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends this Interlocal Agreement be forwarded to the February 28, 2022 Committee of the Whole and March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS ILA has gone through a legal review and approved by both agencies. 02.12.22 ILA 28 Page 2 of 2