HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-038 RESOLUTION #00-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
ADOPTING THE COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT
MERGER WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #6
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County Fire District #6, at the direction of
the City Council and District Commissioners, are in the process of discussing a merger of the
two departments; and
WHEREAS, the Council's Public Safety Committee has been updated on the issues which must be
addressed for such a merger to go forward; and
WHEREAS, the entities involved have received a letter from the Port Townsend Fire
Dept./Jefferson County Fire District Merger committee requesting a clarification of the policy of
the entities at this time; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee at its May 18 meeting recommended policies for
approval of the council of the whole;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. The City Council's general stance on the merger is favorable.
SECTION 2. Funding methodology of the combined departments would be based on equitable
levy rates and on billing rates that would reflect cost per service.
SECTION 3. Structure of a new governing body is set by statute; number and representation of
commissioners would be subject to further information and discussion.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, and signed by the Mayor this 5th
day of June, 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Pam Kolacy, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Watts, City Attomey