HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-027 Intent to Explore Potential Benefits of Service RESOLUTION NO. 2019-027
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington ("the City") and North County Regional Fire Authority
("NCRFA") share a contiguous border; and
WHEREAS, both the city and NCRFA wish to provide high quality fire and emergency
medical services to their residents; and
WHEREAS, the agencies have cooperated in the past in providing these services; and
WHEREAS, chapter 52.26 RCW authorizes two or more fire protection jurisdictions to
participate in a regional fire service authority commonly known as a regional fire authority or
"RFA"; and
WHEREAS, the City and NCRFA are interested in exploring areas of potential efficiencies
in providing services, including whether it would be beneficial to the citizens of Arlington to
annex into NCRFA; and
WHEREAS, both agencies believe that the public health and safety of their residents may
benefit from exploring mutual opportunities to leverage their partnership;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Arlington approves the mutual exploration with North County Regional
Fire Authority (NCRFA) for opportunities of mutual benefit and interest, including
the exploration of whether the city of Arlington's annexation into NCRFA would be
beneficial to the City of Arlington.
ADOPTED by the City Council at an open public meeting and APPROVED by the Mayor
this 181h day of November, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Wendy V Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ste n 1. iff , ttorney
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