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Home My WebLink AboutR-2009-128 Union Gap IAFF Local 469 Agreement with Yakima IAFF Local 3680 for Aid During Sation 94 RemodelRESOLUTION NO. R-2009-128 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager's execution of an agreement between the City of Yakima, City of Union Gap, IAFF Local 469, and IAFF Local 3680, regarding Yakima Fire Departments temporary relocation of Fire Station 94 personnel to City of Union Gap Fire Station 86 during the Station 94 remodel project. WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap has agreed to permit the use of its Fire Station 86 on a temporary basis to the City of Yakima Fire Department while Yakima Fire Station 94 if being remodeled; WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap, City of Yakima, IAFF Local 469 and IAFF Local 3680 wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding allowing automatic closest apparatus response during the term of the remodel project and subsequent occupation of Station 86. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated Memorandum of understanding between the above mentioned parties concerning automatic interdepartmental responses. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15 h y of September, 2009. ATTEST: e_ 204 9 i`," Memorandum of Understanding Inter -local Agreement between the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap and the International Association of Firefighters Local 469 and Local 3680. Whereas, the City of Yakima ("City" herein) and the International Association of Firefighters Local 469 ("Union" herein) both recognize the need to temporarily relocate their personnel and equipment while Station 94 undergoes a significant remodeling project to the station's living quarters in 2009 and 2010. Whereas, the City of Union Gap Fire Department ("UGFD" herein) have in their possession a Fire Station ("Station 86" herein) which is located at 68 West Washington Avenue and is used as a "reserve fire station" for UGFD operations. Whereas, all parties mentioned herein do recognize the need to work together in an effort to "regionalize" our services so that we can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of both our organizations. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed upon by and 'between the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap and the Unions of both IAFF Local 469 and Local 3680 the following : 1. The Yakima Fire Department shall temporarily relocate their personnel and a limited amount of equipment and office supplies to the City of Union Gap Station 86 during the Station 94 remodeling project. 2. 'Both Fire Departments shall accept and engage in a "Closest Apparatus" response procedure. This procedure shall operate as follows: a. In the event a Yakima Fire Department "staffed" emergency apparatus is closer to a fire department related emergency in the City of Union Gap, they shall respond to said emergency - automatically. b In the event a Union Gap Fire Department "staffed" emergency apparatus is closer to a fire department related emergency in the City of Yakima, they shall respond to said emergency - automatically. 3. This Memorandum of Understanding can terminate under any of the following conditions. a Said agreement can terminate when the construction project at Station 94 is complete and YFD has accepted the building after their final inspection by the construction general contractor or mutually agreed upon at any time. b. If dissolution (Sect. 3.a) of this relocation agreement transpires before the construction project is complete, then YFD shall have up to 30 days to find other accommodating housing for its personnel and equipment. City of Union Gap Contract #2009-31 All parties hereby agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. This Memorandum of Understanding is executed by the parties this 15' day of c toter, 2009. Dick Zais City Manager City of Yakima harlie Hines Fire Chief City of Yakima 44402, Randy R Preside IAFF 469 CITY CONTRAC r NO. RESOLUTION NO. / r Jim/L ons Mayor City of Union Gap sZw Z -J,17 Bill Steele Fire Chief City of Union Gap Tim Whitehurst President IAFF 3680 CITY OF UNION GAP, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 803 A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap and the International Association of Firefighters Local 469 and Local 3680 regarding Yakima Fire Department's temporary relocation of its personnel from Yakima Fire Station 94 and a limited amount of equipment and office supplies to the City of Union Gap Station 86 during the Station 94 remodeling project. WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap has agreed to permit the use of its Fire Station 86 on a temporary basis to the City of Yakima Fire Station 94 while Fire Station 94 is being remodeled; WHEREAS, the City of Union Gap, City of Yakima, IAFF Local 469 and Local 368o all wish to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the use of Union Gap Fire Station 86 and operational aspects associated with that temporary use; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNION GAP CITY COUNCIL as follows: The Mayor is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the between the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap and the International Association of Firefighters Local 469 and Local 3680 regarding Yakima Fire Department's temporary relocation of its personnel from Yakima Fire Station 94 and a limited amount of equipment and office supplies to the City of Union Gap Station 86 during the Station 94 remodeling project. PASSED this 24th day of August 2009. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kathryn `horpson, CMC, City Clerk Robert F. Noe, City Attorney • BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON, AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. le. M. For Meeting Of September 15, 2009 ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Resolution authorizing the City Manager's execution of an agreement between the City of Yakima, City of Union Gap, IAFF Local 469, and IAFF Local 3680, regarding Yakima Fire Departments temporary relocation of Fire Station 94 personnel to City of Union Gap Fire Station 86 during the Station 94 remodel project. SUBMITTED BY: Charlie Hines, Fire Chief CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dave Willson, Deputy Chief SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The City of Yakima Fire Department is beginning a remodel of Fire Station 94 (airport station). During the construction phase, the crew will be displaced from this station and housed in the Union Gap Fire Station 86. This Resolution will allow the City of Yakima to reciprocate by means of automatic aid given during the occupation of station 86. A separate resolution has been drafted for the Interlocal agreement of use of the Union Gap facility. Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify) Contract Mail to (name and address): Phone: Funding Source APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept resolution allowing a working relationship with neighboring Fire Department. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: COUNCIL ACTION: