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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 16, 2016
Committee Members Present: Dana Ralph, Chair; and Bill Boyce. Les Thomas,
excused absence.
The meeting was called to order by D. Ralph at 4:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. CHANGE TO AGENDA.
There were no changes to the agenda.
3. APPROVAL OF THE CHECK SUMMARY REPORT DATED 1/16/2016 THRU
1/31/2015.
B. Boyce moved to approve the check summary report dated 1/16/16 through
1/31/16. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2016.
B. Boyce moved to approve the Operations Committee minutes dated February 2,
2016. D. Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0.
5. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT MOU – RECOMMEND.
City Auditor Robert Goehring made a request to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and the Kent Regional Fire Authority (RFA) regarding
the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) that was accepted by the City
in December 2015. The EMPG was awarded by the Washington Military Department in
the amount of $81,876 for the period June 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.
The purpose of this grant is to assist with the enhancement, sustainment and
improvement of state, local, and tribal emergency management programs. Under
federal grant requirements, regional fire authorities and fire protection districts are not
eligible to receive these grants directly from the Washington Military Department.
B. Boyce moved to recommend Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum
of Understanding with the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority regarding the
administration of an Emergency Management Performance Grant, subject to final
terms and conditions acceptable to the Finance Director and the City Attorney. D.
Ralph seconded the motion, which passed 2-0.
6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT.
Finance Director Aaron BeMiller updated members on the two bond refunding
opportunities that were discussed earlier this year: 2008 A Series bonds; and, the
Public Facilities District (PFD) sales tax bonds. Finance is recommending moving forward
with the refunding which could bring an approximate $8 million in savings for the City
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based on July amounts. Once details are worked out with the PFD and the City is
satisfied with the agreements, Mr. BeMiller will bring a formal ordinance to committee
for authorization.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. by D. Ralph.
J. Hays
Jennifer Hays
Operations Committee Secretary