HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-029 interlocal agmt with Yak County Fire Dist #4 East Valley_temp access and use of knox box keysRESOLUTION NO. R-2026-029
A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County Fire District #1
for temporary use of City Knox Box master keys.
WHEREAS, Knox Box master keys are utilized by Fire Agencies to support emergency
response activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap Knox Boxes are currently keyed to the City of Yakima
Knox Box master key; and,
WHEREAS, Yakima County Fire District 4 currently provides fire service to the City of
Union Gap; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has available keys to temporarily provide to Yakima
County Fire District #4 so that they may access the Knox Boxes in the City of Union Gap; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap is transitioning all Knox Boxes within the city limits to
a City of Union Gap Knox Box master key, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County Fire District #4 for temporary use of the City of Yakima Knox Box master keys, attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of February, 2026.
att Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rol alinda Ibarra,
ITEM TITLE:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.C.
For Meeting of: February 17, 2026
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
Fire District #4, East Valley Fire Dept. for temporary access and use
of City Knox Box Master Keys (No budgetary impact)
SUBMITTED BY: Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:.
Fire Department key boxes are located in a high number of commercial buildings and authorized to be
installed in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction and the IFC Chapter 506. These key boxes
contain a master key to the building and provide the Fire Department access to the interior during
emergencies. They also prevent unnecessary damage to expensive doors when investigating automatic
alarms when a fire is not obvious upon arrival. Due to the change of fire service in the City of Union Gap
there will need to be a change of the Knox Box Master Key system but that will take time. Until the
transition can be completed, this Interlocal Agreement will allow Yakima County Fire District #4 to utilize
our Master Key in order to gain access to Knox Boxes located within the City of Union Gap.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: An Engaged Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution.docx
Interiocal_Agreement_YakCoFireDist4
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