TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire Adrian Sheppard 425-556-2200
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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...
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