HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFA 2015-10-28 Item 1 - Pros and Cons Introduction - Draft Annexation SummaryD- R -A -F -T
Regional Fire Authority Annexation Steering Committee
Annexation Summary
Pros
Cons
Nationally accredited organization and
desire to maintain the accreditation.
Tukwila Council must assume another
regional role on RFA Governing Board
Greater number of firefighters and apparatus
immediately available at fires
Loss of complete control over fire service —
negotiate with the other Governing Board
members
Non - emergency medical and social service
aid will be available to residents who need
assistance
Elimination of routine business inspections
Greater number of available firefighters
during any shift to reduce overtime costs
Tukwila's community identity potentially
diminished due to loss of "Tukwila" Fire
fighters, stations and equipment
Supplies for the fire trucks, firefighters, and
stations are centrally stored and delivered
Slightly more expensive overall with some
paying more and some less
Well - resourced planning and fire service
analysis
Requires expense and voter approval on the
fire benefit charge every six years
Minimizes the irregular and arbitrary
boundary for resource distribution
Provides City with revenue capacity to
increase services in other areas
Cost for fire service is more equitably spread
through the city, with structures that require
significant fire suppression resources paying
more
A revenue plan is designed to provide for the
Department's capital needs
The City of Tukwila does not need to go out
to a public vote for fire - related capital
improvements and then manage a significant
capital effort for fire
The purchase of fire apparatus and
equipment (trucks, etc.) should be cheaper
Prevention /Investigation /Emergency Management'
More back -up for Fire Prevention to improve
timely response to inspection requests and
permit inquiries
Tukwila will retain some costs of
administering grants and Fire Code
administration
1 Assumes contract with RFA for these services
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RFA may be able to marshal more resources
in the event of an emergency
Potentially less integration of fire related
issues into overall City operations
Reduce overtime needed for fire
investigations
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