TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire |
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief |
425-556-2201 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire |
Rich Gieseke |
Assistant Fire Marshal |
Fire |
Angela Brown |
Program Coordinator |
TITLE:
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Approval of Fee Schedule Amendment Related to Fire System Confidence Testing and Reporting
a. Resolution No. 1553: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending the Fire Department Fee Schedule in Order to Provide Penalties Associated with Fire System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Reporting
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Proposing penalties that will encourage timely inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire systems.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
There are more than 3,000 fire life safety systems installed throughout the buildings in Redmond. The timely inspection, testing, maintenance (ITM), and reporting of results for these systems is required by the fire code and is essential in maintaining the effectiveness of these systems.
OUTCOMES:
While required by the fire code, properly maintained life safety systems increase the safety of building occupants; decrease the risk of property loss, business interruption and other economic impacts related to fire events. These penalties will encourage building owners to schedule required inspections on time and contractors to submit inspection reports in a timely manner.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Prior to implementation of these penalties, provide outreach to building owners and contractors.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Direct contact to property owners/managers and contractors impacted by these fees through an electronic mailing and an online virtual Teams event invitation.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
2/15/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Additional staff time and resources spent following up on buildings that have not been tested when required and reports that have not been submitted in a timely manner.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Confidence Testing and Reporting Fee Resolution