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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 5, 2010
Committee Members Present: Debbie Raplee, Les Thomas and Ron Harmon
The meeting was called to order by Les Thomas at 4:09pm
Perry filled in for Raplee until she arrived. City Attorney, Tom Brubaker approached the table
to inform Council that only three council members could vote. After short discussion, Harmon
took seat in audience.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 8, 2009
Perry moved to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2009 Operations Committee
meeting. Harmon seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND
DECEMBER 15, 2009
Finance Director, Bob Nachlinger presented the vouchers for November 30, 2009 and
December 15, 2009 for approval.
Harmon moved to approve the vouchers dated November 30, 2009 and December 15,
2009. Jamie seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
3. MOVE TO RECOMMEND COUNCIL ACCEPT THE WASHINGTON STATE
RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$536,115.00 FOR THE ACQUISITION PROJECT ON PANTHER LAKE, AND
APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE LAND ACQUISITION
BUDGET.
Jeff Watling, Parks and Human Services Director, brought grant to Operations instead of Parks
Committee due to urgency of deadline. Regarding two parcels on West side of lake identified
as potential for a seven acre park. $1.2 million request. This funding represents a partial of
that request. With state and county funding, acquisition would be fully funded. Purchase and
Sale Agreement between city and property owners will tentatively go before Operations
Committee is February. Parks Committee is aware of grant and acquisition.
Raplee moved to recommend Council accept the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office grant in the amount of $536,115.00 for the acquisition project on
Panther Lake, and approve the expenditure of funds in the land acquisition budget.
Perry seconded the motion, which passed 3-0.
4. RECOMMEND COUNCIL ADOPT THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUBMITTING
TO VOTERS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION ON APRIL 27, 2010, A PROPOSITION
TO CREATE THE KENT FIRE DEPARTMENT REGIONAL FIRE SERVICE
AUTHORITY, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010.
Jim Schneider, Fire Chief for the city of Kent, explained the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) and
ballot proposition and resolution. The RFA will serve the areas of Kent, Fire District 37 and
Covington. The RFA will be funded by a six-year fire benefit charge and a property tax. If the
Fire Authority passes public vote, it will reduce the City's property taxing authority, not to
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exceed $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value. See Resolution, Section 3, Proposition 1.
Schneider submitted to the Committee revised pages 37-40 of the Fire Benefit Charge Formula
from Appendix B. A public hearing is scheduled for February 3 in compliance with RCW
52.26.230 to discuss the Fire Benefit Charge. In reference to the RFA Plan, the Planning
Committee will discuss guidelines for the Voter's pamphlet.
Debbie moved to recommend Council adopt the proposed resolution submitting to
voters at a special election on April 27, 2010, a proposition to create the Kent Fire
Department Regional Fire Service Authority, effective July 1, 2010. Jamie seconded the
motion, which passed 3-0.
S. INFORMATION ON THE CITY PURSUING LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
ON ITS OWN, RATHER THAN AS A PART OF A LARGER GROUP.
Risk Manager, Chris Hills, was joined by City Attorney, Tom Brubaker. Hills submitted the
PowerPoint handout to the Committee. He noted that the Pool was not fairly distributed and is
more cost effective for us to pursue coverage on our own. He gave examples of other cities
that have become self insured. A 12-month Notice of Intent to Withdraw is required within the
fiscal year of the agency and was sent on December 23, 2009 and was necessary in order to
have the new program in place by January 1, 2011. Thomas questioned if this was a council
action for guidance. Brubaker clarified that the terms to withdraw from the Agreement are
administered by the Mayor. He added that any contracts for Brokers, Advisors, etc., in excess
of $25,000 will go before council for approval. Hills closed with noting that the Broker that is
selected will present to council the different choices of coverage prior to making a decision.
The Council agreed it was a good decision to pursue on own.
The meeting adjourned at 4:40p.m.
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Pamela Clark
Operations Committee Secretary