HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-020RESOLUTION NO. 03-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #6 TO SHARE THE
COST OF FUNDING A TRAINING OFFICER FOR SIX MONTHS
WHEREAS, both the Port Townsend Fire Department and Jefferson County Fire District
#6 have identified a serious need for a Training Officer; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34.010 allows local governmental units to make the most
efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of
mutual advantage and thereby to provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to
forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population
and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities; and,
WHEREAS, mutual training and operations program activities that provide coordination
of services and equipment between the City and Fire District #6 have been identified as having a
benefit to improved public safety to the residents of the City and Fire District #6;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that the City Manager is herby authorized to enter into a six-month agreement with
Jefferson County Fire District #6 to share the cost of funding a Training Officer for six months.
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC d~/
City Clerk
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this seventh day of July, 2003.
Kees Kolff, ~
Approved as to form:
John Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 03-02.o