HomeMy WebLinkAboutValley Regional Fire Authority FeesRESOLUTION N0.4 2 6 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITIES OF ALGONA, AUBURN AND PACIFIC
FOR VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FEES
WHEREAS, the cities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific joined together to
form a regional fire protection service authority known as the Valley Regional
Fire Authority (VRFA) which authority serves the cities as their fire service
provider; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the fire related operations of the VRFA, it
is appropriate to set fees for the services of the VRFA and that those fees be
uniform among the member cities, and consistent with the fee levels approved
by the VRFA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an interlocal
agreement for Valley Regional Fire Authority fees between the cities of Algona,
Auburn and Pacific which agreement shall be in substantial conformity with the
interlocal agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein by this reference.
Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
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Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage
and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this .= ~ day of c e c.~-ov~ e.Y- , 2007.
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PETER B. LEWIS
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Da ' Jle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP,R~OVED ASS.-TQ FORM:
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Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
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CITIES OF ALGONA, AUBURN & PACIFIC
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY FEES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT made and entered into, pursuant to the Interlocal
Coop ration Act, Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington, on the ~~ "~' day of
,'' %, 'u%~~.~C;'~-- , 200, by and between the Cities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific,
municipal corporations of the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the "Algona,"
"Auburn" and "Pacific," respectively, and as the "Cities," collectively),
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of chapter 52.26 of the Revised Code of
Washington, the cities of Algona, Auburn and Pacific, through the affirmative election vote of its
citizens joined together to form a regional fire protection service authority known as the Valley
Regional Fire Authority, which fire authority serves the cities at their fire service provider; and,
WHEREAS, in connection with the fire related operations of the Authority, it is appropriate
to set fees for the services of the Authority and that those fees be uniform among the member cities.
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of their mutual covenants, conditions and promises,
THE PARTIES HERETO DO HEREBY AGREE as follows:
1. ADOPTION OF FEE SCHEDULE
The Cities of Algona, Auburn, and Pacific hereby adopt the Fee Schedule of the Valley
Regional Fire Authority, as approved through its Resolution No. 28, and the Cities further ratify its
adoption for use in their respective jurisdictions, a copy of which Fee Schedule is attached hereto,
marked as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND LAWS
The parties shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to them in
connection with the matters covered herein.
Exhibit A, Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
Page 1
3. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All of the covenants, conditions and agreements in this Agreement shall extend to
and bind the legal successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
B. This Agreement shall be deemed to be made and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Washington. Jurisdiction and venue for any action arising out of this
Agreement shall be in the county of Washington State in which the property or project is located,
and if not site specific, then in King County, Washington.
C. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not in any way limit
or amplify the provisions of this Agreement.
D. The duration of this Agreement shall be perpetual, unless subsequently amended, or
repealed.
E. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, no separate legal entity is created
hereby, as each of the parties is contracting in its capacity as a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington. The identity of the parties hereto is as set forth hereinabove.
F. The purpose of this Agreement is to accomplish the objectives of this Agreement.
G. The funding of the respective obligations of the parties shall be out of the respective
general funds/current expenses of the parties, except as otherwise specifically provided.
H. The performances of the duties of the parties provided hereby shall be done in
accordance with standard operating procedures and customary practices of the parties.
I. Unless a joint oversight and administration board is created as provided herein, the
oversight and administration of the Agreement shall be by the respective signatories hereto, or their
designees.
J. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, any real property to be held in
connection herewith, if applicable, shall be held as the separate property of the party or parties in
whose name(s) the property is/was acquired.
K. No provision of this Agreement shall relieve either party of its public agency
obligations and or responsibilities imposed by law.
L. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable by a final decision of
any court having jurisdiction on the matter, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of
such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or
unenforceable shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect, unless such
court determines that such invalidity or unenforceability materially interferes with or defeats the
purposes hereof, at which time the City shall have the right to terminate the Agreement.
M. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. There are no
terms, obligations, covenants or conditions other than those contained herein. No modifications or
amendments of this Agreement shall be valid or effective unless evidenced by an agreement in
writing signed by both parties.
N. Copies of this Agreement shall be filed with the Pierce County Auditor's Office,
and with the King County Recorder's Office; the Secretary of State of the State of Washington; and
Exhibit A, Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
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the respective Clerks of the parties hereto; Provided that as an alternative, the Agreement may be
listed by subject on the City's web site or other electronically retrievable public source.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first above written.
CITY OF ALGONA
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David Hill, Mayor
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City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Algona City Attorney
CITY OF PACIFIC
Richard Hildreth, Mayor
Attest:_
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Pacific City Attorney
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
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City Clerk
Appro as to
Au urn City Attorney
Exhibit A, Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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ON THIS day of , 200_, before me, personally appeared
and , to me known to be the and
of a municipal corporation, the
corporation that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged said instrument
to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that they were authorized to execute said instrument, and the seat of
said municipal corporation is affixed hereon.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto the day and year in this certificate first above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in
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ON THIS day of , 200_, before me, personally appeared
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corporation that executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged said instrument
to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that they were authorized to execute said instrument, and the seat of
said municipal corporation is affixed hereon.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto the day and year in this certificate first above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in
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and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and
deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that they
were authorized to execute said instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto the day and year in this certificate first above written.
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Exhibit A, Resolution No. 4261
November 2, 2007
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EXHIBIT "A"
FIRE SERVICE FEES
For use by
VALLEY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY
Effective January 1, 2008.
ACTIVITY FEE
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REVIEW INCLUDING INITIAL INSPECTION
1 Commercial review from jurisdictional Building
Departments 35% of Jurisdictional Fee
2 Multi-Family occupancy review 20% of Jurisdictional Fee
3 Single Family occupancy review 15% of Jurisdictional Fee
4 Revisions $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
5 Civil review (Hydrant placement, Fire flow, Fire
Department Access) $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
LAND USE REVIEW
6 SEPA review $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
7 Preliminary Plat review $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
8 Short Plat review $59.00
9 Lot line adjustment review $59.00
10 Variances $59.00
11 Water availability reviews $59.00
FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER SYSTEM REVIEW INCLUDING INITIAL INSPECTION
12 Automatic Fire Protection System (Sprinklers) $250.00 base to include first 10 sprinkler heads. $0.75 for
each additional s rinkler head°
13 Automatic Fire Protection System (Sprinkler
Under round Su I $250.00 per system /building
14 Automatic or Manual Fire Alarm System $250.00 base to include first 10 devices. $5.00 for each
additional alarm device4
15 Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection Systems See other fire protection systems below
16 Miscellaneous Plan Reviews (Plan reviews
and all other permits not specifically listed) $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
17 Other Fire Protection Systems (Clean agent,
FM200, Wet or Dry Chemical, C02 or other
inert as, Foam and others stems $200.00 base fee + $0.75 per device
18 Spray Booth Installation $150.00
19 Spray Booth Fire Protection System See sprinklers above or other fire protection system
EXHIBIT "A"
20 TANKS: Hazardous Materials or Flammable /
Combustible Liquid Installation, Aboveground
and/or Under round $200.00 per tank
21 Tents > 200 square feet or Canopies > 400
s uare feet $75.00 each
INSPECTION FEES
22 Initial Inspection No Charge
23 1 s re-inspection No Charge
24 2" re-inspection $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
25 Any subsequent (after 2") re-inspection $130.00 per hour (2 hour
minimum)'
26 Re-inspections (Due to a failure to cancel appointment or work not
ready for inspection at time of appointment) $150.00
27 Failure to Obtain Permit Double Fees
28 After Hour Fee (Outside of normal business hours) $59.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
29 Adult Family Home Inspection (Licensed by DSHS) $150.00
OTH ER FIRE AUTHORITY FEES
30 Fire Code A eats $520.00
31 Fire Ambulance Transport Fee $658.00 base rate
32 Fire Ambulance Trans ort Milea a Fee $13.50 per mile
33 False Alarm Responses: Within a calendar ear)
34 -Preventable Nuisance or malfunction alarm - 1 S and 2" violation No Penalt
35 -Preventable Nuisance or malfunction alarm - 3~ violation $75.00
36 -Preventable Nuisance or malfunction alarm - 4 and 5 violation $150.00
37 Rapid Access Key Box, Padlocks and key Switches (Knox
Com an Call 253-931-3060 for price
38 Use of Outside Consultants fro Plan Review and Inspections, or both Actual costs
DOCUMENT FEES
39 Photocopies $0.15 per page for letter, legal and 11x17 sizes
40 Photographs $0.15 per print if copied in-house or actual cost if sent out
for copying"
41 Audio Recordin $5.00 er CD audio discs
CLA SSES AND TRAINING
42 Public CPR Certification Trainin -VRFA Facilit $20.00 er student
43 Public CPR Certification Training -Off Site (Private business or Group
re uests $25.00 per student
Explanatory notes:
The VRFA bases its building review on a percentage of the associated jurisdictional fee.
Thus, fees may differ between jurisdictions. However, a percentage basis fee eliminates
the need to adjust the VRFA fee schedule for every jurisdictional permitting change. In
addition, the fee structure differences between jurisdictions are minimal, and therefore,
VRFA fees will be materially similar notwithstanding the jurisdiction through which a
building permit is obtained.
EXHIBIT "A"
2. The reduction of the percentage base for single family occupancies is based on the
minimal review time required to determine if a residential occupancy requires compliance
with jurisdictional fire codes. The fee will only apply to residential occupancies that
require automatic fire protection-it does not apply to all residential reviews.
3. The hourly rate is based upon the IBC Table 1A hourly structure. This has been codified
within all VRFA cities.
4. This fee is codified within the Auburn City Code, and was increased by $50 to reflect
inflationary cost adjustments since its original adoption.
5. Fire protection within a spray booth can either be water based from an existing sprinkler
system, or from an alternative fire protection system noted in "Other Fire Protection
Systems".
6. Initial inspections are included in the permit review fee.
7. Increased fees are intended to reduce the number of inspections due to non-compliance
or failure to correct previously noted deficiencies.
8. These fees are in accordance with City of Auburn Resolution # 4143.
9. Preventable nuisance and malfunction false alarms exist to reduce unwarranted calls that
remove emergency apparatus from service. Though there is no penalty for 1St and 2"d
violations, it provides the opportunity for the VRFA to educate owners about any
mechanical problems within a system that may not be the fault of occupancy tenants. It
further grants the opportunity for repair technicians to correct any deficiencies that may
exist. Subsequent false alarms incur a penalty in an attempt to encourage needed
repairs of the associated systems. The fees are an average of the false alarm fees in the
City of Auburn Resolution # 4143, and the City of Pacific Resolution # 3773, as amended
by resolution # 3797, Resolution # 3818, and Resolution # 3953.
10.The Rapid Access Key Box System is currently utilized in all VRFA cities. The purpose
of this system is to allow for rapid entry into premises with fire protection systems. The
system incorporates the use of key boxes, key padlocks and electronic gate key
switches. A master key designated only for VRFA use is placed within all emergency
apparatus and is utilized to operate such devices.
11. This fee is in accordance with RCW 43.56.120
12.Associated charges for CPR training are established to recover costs by VRFA
personnel. This is not a revenue generated program, but is designed to offset the
associated costs of the VRFA in providing the service.