TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Fire |
Adrian Sheppard |
425-556-2200 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Fire |
Ameé Virelle |
Deputy Fire Chief |
TITLE:
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FD34 Emergency Services Operating Agreement - Second Addendum (2026-2029 Extension)
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond and King County Fire Protection District #34 seek approval of the Second Addendum to the Emergency Services Operating Agreement. The Addendum extends the contract term by two years, continuing fire prevention, education, suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency preparedness for communities within both jurisdictions.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Fire Standards of Cover and Community Risk Assessment
• Required:
The Agreement is executed under Chapter 52.02 RCW for municipal fire protection districts. Extension of the Agreement requires Council approval as a change to a multi-year interlocal contract.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
• Original agreement executed August 19, 2022.
• First Addendum previously approved in 2025, authorizing transport billing
• This Second Addendum extends the term through December 31, 2029, superseding the previous end date of December 31, 2027.
• Contract ensures continuity of emergency response services for District residents and maintains long-standing interlocal partnership.
• The Agreement covers the full cost of delivering fire and EMS services to District #34, totaling roughly $12-13 million annually, supporting staffing, operations, apparatus readiness, training, and medical response capacity.
OUTCOMES:
• Continuation of fire suppression, prevention, EMS services, and emergency preparedness within District 34.
• Maintains stable service delivery and operational alignment between the City and District.
• Ensures uninterrupted staffing, training, and response readiness.
• Supports community safety outcomes through consistent regional collaboration.
• Ensures continued funding stability for fire and EMS operations serving District #34 at approximately $12-13 million per year.
• Maintains uninterrupted 24/7 emergency service delivery, training, and community risk reduction programs.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The annual cost of providing fire suppression, prevention, EMS services, and emergency preparedness to King County Fire Protection District #34 is approximately $12-13 million per year.
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):
General Fund; interlocal cost recovery from King County Fire Protection District #34.
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/6/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
The Second Addendum updates the agreement term from ending December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2029, meaning timely approval is needed to prevent a lapse in the governing contract and ensure uninterrupted emergency services for District 34.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
• The current agreement would expire at its original end date, creating a gap in formal authorization for the City to provide fire and EMS services to District 34.
• Could require short-term or emergency contracting measures, likely at higher administrative cost.
• Potential disruption in cost recovery for the approximately $12-13 million per year fire/EMS services program.
• Uncertainty for long-term staffing, operational planning, and service delivery continuity.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: FD34 Second Addendum to Emergency Services Operating Agreement
Attachment B: Contract No. 10016 Emergency Services Operating Agreement