22-035 - Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority - Interlocal Agreement for Fire Investigation Services

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22-035 Council Approval 3/7/22 COLLABORATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority a municipal corporation, hereafter referred to as "Puget Sound Fire", and the City of Tukwila a municipal corporation, hereafter referred to as "Tukwila." RECITALS 1. This agreement is entered into under the authority of RCW 52.12,031 and in conformity with chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act. 2. The Puget Sound Fire and Tukwila currently maintains and operates their own fire based operations to provide fire protection, fire suppression and emergency medical services in their respective areas. 3. It is recognized that Tukwila and Puget Sound Fire have personnel that are performing similar tasks on a daily basis and that have varied talents, skills, and expertise; and by allowing the personnel to coordinate and collaborate, the skills and abilities of the individuals could be used in a manner that increases the level of service and care provided to the citizens of both parties. 4. Both parties desire to provide fire and emergency medical services at the highest possible efficiency level while managing the costs by eliminating duplication of effort and/or expenses where feasible and making the most effective use of combined resources. 5. The parties desire to cooperate and to coordinate programs, projects, and services while providing, maintaining or enhancing the service levels established by the governing body of each party, 6. The parties have concluded that collaboration would provide the highest level of service with the least duplication and cost and allow for the completion of functions not possible within current funding. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits contained herein, it is agreed between the parties as follows: 1. Scope of Agreement 1.1. The scope of this Agreement includes fire and emergency medical services and intentionally allows for collaboration in the delivery of such services, through collaborative projects, programs, using combined resources and personnel, (collectively referred to as "Collaborative Activities") 1.2. Each entity shall retain full authority for and jurisdiction over such issues as boundaries, elections, and budgets and other matters not specifically addressed in this Agreement. 1.3. The Fire Chiefs of Puget Sound Fire and Tukwila shall determine, identify and implement Collaborative Activities under this Agreement by identifying the scope of the Collaborative Activity and the budgetary needs of the Collaborative Activity in the form of Collaborative Activities Exhibits to this Agreement. Collaborative Activities Exhibits shall become a binding part of this Agreement upon approval by the Puget Sound Fire and Tukwila legislative bodies. 1