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Adoption of 2025-2050 Redmond Fire Department Functional Plan
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TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Ame? Quiriconi
Deputy Fire Chief
TITLE:
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Adoption of 2025-2050 Redmond Fire Department Functional Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond Fire Department is proposing an amendment to the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the 2025-2050 Fire Department Functional Plan, adopted by reference. This amendment ensures alignment between the City's long-range planning framework and the operational and capital needs of the Fire Department.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan
King County Countywide Planning Policies
Washington state Growth Management Act (GMA)
* Required:
RZC 21.76.070 Criteria for Evaluation and Action
RZC 21.76.070.J Comprehensive Plan Map and/or Policy Amendment
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Fire Functional Plan is a long-range planning document that identifies facility conditions, service area needs, and capital investment priorities through 2050. It provides the policy framework for future council decisions on capital projects but does not authorize construction. Its adoption fulfills GMA concurrency and adequacy requirements, integrates with Redmond 2050, and advances the city's commitment to equity, sustainability, and resilience.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
Public Hearing, 8/13/2025
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Public Hearing (written and publicly provided
Prior community meetings during strategic planning (2021/2022)
* Feedback Summary:
Written Comments attached
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
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
N/A
Item has not been presented to Council
N/A
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
10/14/2025
Study Session
Provide Direction
Time Constraints:
Adoption needed before the adoption of the General Government Facilities Plan (forthcoming); Vision 2050 plan; and before Fire impact fees can be updated
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Increased facilities maintenance expenses due to degradation
Potential decreases in levels-of-service due to facility inadequacies to meet increased demand
Inability to update, collect, and utilize fire impact fees
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Redmond Planning Commission Report with Appendices
A. Planning Commission Issues Matrix
B. Public Hearing Notice
C. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
D. Written Public Comments
E. Technical Committee Report with Exhibits
Att. A - Staff Compliance & Analysis
Att. B - 2025-2050 Redmond Fire Department Functional Plan - DRAFT