HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2011-07-06 Item 2C - Ordinance - Acceptance of 1997 Ford Expedition Donation from Valley Regional Fire Authority City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Nick Olivas, Fire Chief
DATE: June 29, 2011
SUBJECT: Ordinance accepting the donation of a 1997 Ford Expedition
ISSUE
Valley Regional Fire Authority would like to donate a 1997 Ford Expedition to the Tukwila Fire
Explorer Post.
BACKGROUND
The Tukwila Fire Explorer post has been in existence since the early 1980's serving the fire
department and greater Tukwila community since their inception. Over the last several years,
they have developed a close working relationship with the SeaTac Explorer group, due in part to
our department hosting summer school for the Occupational Skills Center Fire Program. As part
of this close working relationship the two posts have merged and are called Zone III explorers.
Fires and other long term incidents require that a rehab area be set up for emergency
personnel. Rehab can be as simple as sitting and resting, but in most incidents it involves
keeping track of vital signs, providing beverages for hydration and even providing snacks or
more substantial meals. Explorers are utilized along with the medics to set up rehab as needed.
In addition, it is common for the explorers to help firefighters pick up and reload hose and
generally get their apparatus back in service quicker.
The Rehab Unit is called if there is a fire in Zone III. Prior to the explorers responding, one of
the explorer advisors responds to the scene to determine whether or not the explorers are
actually needed. If they are needed, they are paged out and respond to their home station to be
transported.
DISCUSSION
We currently utilize a 1992 Ford Econoline Van for the explorers. This vehicle will carry up to 7
passengers and has the back cargo area stuffed with supplies. Unfortunately, we are unable to
carry everything we need in this vehicle. For example, we have a rehab tent that we purchased
a few years ago to be in compliance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to provide
shelter for responders from the elements while they are in rehab. The piece of equipment
should be carried in the Econoline but there isn't enough space available at this time.
If the donated vehicle is accepted, we will remove at least one seat in the van in order to store
more supplies including the rehab tent. The Expedition will be used primarily to transport
explorers to meetings and events they participate in. In addition, it will be used on a limited
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basis by the Tukwila advisor on duty (currently once every 6 -8 weeks) to respond to incidents to
determine whether or not the explorers are actually needed at the scene.
Fleet Supervisor Jeff Morton estimated that we will need to invest $1465.00 (before tax) into the
vehicle. Additionally, annual maintenance will be required for the vehicle. Our lead explorer
advisor estimates that it will only be driven enough to require 1, possibly 2 oil changes per year.
We anticipate that the significant operating cost for the vehicle will be for fuel, and we anticipate
that to be $2,300.00 per year.
In addition, if the vehicle develops a significant mechanical problem, we would discuss those
expenses with fleet and finance to determine whether to make the repairs or surplus the vehicle.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider this item at the July 11, 2011 Committee of the Whole
meeting and subsequent July 18, 2011 regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Ordinance
WA2011 Info MemosTire Explorer vehicle donation Info Memo.doc
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ACCEPTING A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
AS A DONATION FROM THE VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
FOR USE BY THE TUKWILA FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Valley Regional Fire Authority wishes to donate a 1997 Ford
Expedition to the City of Tukwila for use in the operation of the Fire Explorer Program
and
WHEREAS, the vehicle will be used to respond to and support the regional fire and
police agencies in emergency and disaster response; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Fire Explorer program responded to 67 emergency
incidents in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Fire Explorers put in over 1,000 community service hours
in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Fire Explorer program budget does not support the
purchase of a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila Fire Chief Nick Olivas supports and recommends acceptance
of the 1997 Ford Expedition; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 35.21.100, cities are allowed, by ordinance,
to accept money and property donations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Donation Accepted. The City of Tukwila hereby accepts the generous
donation of a 1997 Ford Expedition from the Valley Regional Fire Authority for use in
the Tukwila Fire Explorer program.
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Section 2. Severability. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase
of this ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this ordinance
,be pre empted by state or federal law or regulation, such decision or pre- emption shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other
persons or circumstances.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Jim Haggerton, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney Ordinance Number:
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