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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: June 6, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Discussion regarding a Feasibility Study concerning the formation
of a Regional Fire Authority
SUBMITTED BY: Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the Council Study Session on May 23, 2023, Council directed staff to add a discussion on
proceeding with a Regional Fire Authority Study to the next business meeting agenda. Chief
Markham will present next steps.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff to move forward with hiring a consultant to conduct a feasibility study concerning the
formation of a Regional Fire Authority and begin to meet with other respective agencies to
determine the regional interest in participating in a Regional Fire Authority.
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MEMORANDUM
May 31, 2023
To: Bob Harrison
City Manager
From: Aaron Markham
Fire Chief
Re: Regional Fire Authority Discussion
Mr. Harrison,
Over the past few days, since the City Council workshop, we have been attempting to obtain estimates
for how much a feasibility study might cost. We reached out to several consulting firms and only
received responses from a couple. The costs ranged anywhere from $25,000 to $75,000; their
experience in Regional Fire Authorities (RFA) in Washington State also varied. In speaking with those
who were responsive, the costs vary due to the scope of work and the number of agencies that may be
participating.
The next step in this process, if direction is given by City Council, would be for Fire Department
Administration to meet with surrounding jurisdictions and gather input from the agencies that may be
interested in being part of the feasibility study and the Regional Fire Authority. This information will be
necessary to complete the scope of work so that the consultant will have an idea what data will be
required and to provide a more adequate timeline. Coordinating with City Purchasing to hire a
consultant that is both interested and capable of conducting the work as described in the scope of work
would be the following step.
We will also engage IAFF LOCAL 469 in labor management meetings to go over the plans for the study
and the steps that are being taken.
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron Markham
Fire Chief
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