HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-033Resolution No. 02-033
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY AND OTHER USERS FOR
E-911 SERVICE
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington resolves as follows:
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW permits local governmental units to
make official use of their powers enabling them to cooperate with other localities on the
basis of mutual advantage; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County and other users agree that
providing E-911 services on a regional basis will provide more efficient, effective, and
less costly services for citizens within both the City and unincorporated portions of the
County, thereby better serving the public; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution 99-076 and the County adopted
resolution 96-99 declaring an "Intent to Facilitate and Examine Joim Ventures of
Common Service Programs Jointly with City of Port Townsend"; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City and County to serve their citizens
by providing such regional type services on an equitable cost basis; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County have the technical and professional
expertise to provide services described in this Resolution.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires by this Resolution to authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with the County for provision of certain regional
services as provided for below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City
of Port Townsend that the City Manager is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Agreement Regarding Emergency Dispatching, Communications and Other Services.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the
Mayor on this fifteenth day of July, 2002.
Kees Kolff, Mayor~
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
City Clerk
John P. Watts, City Attorney
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