HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOPCAB 2015-09-10 Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - 2015 Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Annexation InvestigationRegional Fire Authority
Annexation Investigation
2015
Overview of the Tukwila Fire Department
4 stations
3 shifts with 18 fire personnel per shift providing 24 hour
coverage
67 personnel
• $11 million budget
• 75% of Fire 911 are for emergency first aid services
Why change to a regional service?
Maintain high level of service
Existing collaboration provides opportunity
Stability
•FD Cares
Fire Service exploration in Tukwila
February, 2010: Council retreat discussion
June, 2010: Presentation options, Fire Exploratory
Committee established
December, 2010: Expanded to include Kent RFA
June, 2012: Committee ended prior to finishing review
February, 2014: New Fire Exploratory Committee established
September, 2014: Committee and Council recommend moving
forward with investigating annexation into the Kent RFA
Viable Option - Kent Regional Fire Authority
Experienced and established
Successful relationship — Training Consortium, Zone 3
Interested in partnership and further exploration
What is the Kent Regional Fire Authority ?
Special purpose district established by a vote of the people
Serves Kent, Covington, SeaTac and unincorporated King County
Serves 60 square miles, 175,000 people
Governance:
3 Councilmembers from the City of Kent
3 elected Commissioners from King County Fire Protection
District
2015 Regional Fire Authority
Annexation Steering Committee
Includes:
Community members
• Business representatives
Fire fighters
• Councilmembers
• City staff
Committee Study Issues
Service Levels
Cost
1 Facilities & Assets
■Governance
Steps Towards a Decision
Steering Committee to make a recommendation
Tukwila City Council reviews and decides to proceed - If yes:
Kent RFA Governing Board decides on Tukwila's request - If yes:
Tukwila City Council motion to place issue on ballot
Tukwila voters make final determination
Stay informed
Regional Fire Authority Annexation Committee web page:
http ://www.tu kwi lawa.gov /fi recom m ittee. htm
•Register your email address on web page for updates
▪ Attend a community meeting in the fall
' Attend or watch bi- monthly updates at City Council meetings
Look for RFA articles in the Tukwila Reporter and other City
publications
ih Request a special presentation
Questions?
Thank you for the opportunity to present today
Project contact:
Moira Carr Bradshaw, Project Manager
Moira.Bradshaw @tukwilawa.gov
206.431.3651