10-11-11 Public Safety and Human Resources CommitteeMinutes
Public Safety and Human Resources Committee Meeting
October 11, 2011
Elected Officials Present:
Staff Present:
Public Present:
Council member Stephen Bernheim
Council member D. J. Wilson
Mayor Mike Cooper
Assistant Police Chief Gerry Gannon
Fire Marshal John Westfall
Jenny Antilla
Greg Toy
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
A. Report on Marine 16
The first agenda item was a discussion on the status of Marine 16. Mayor
Cooper discussed the cost of vehicle replacement, in particular the replacement
of the outboard engines at $20,000 each. He also advised the committee that in
his proposed budget there is no money earmarked for replacement of the boat (B
fund). Mayor Cooper advised the committee that the boat is a regional asset
and transferring ownership to FD #1 will meet the requirements of the federal
grant that paid for the boat. He also said part of the grant is that law enforcement
has access to the boat if needed.
Mayor Cooper said the last proposal from FD #1 is they would take ownership of
the boat and cover maintenance costs, but would like an annual payment from
Edmonds in the amount of $5,000 to cover some of the maintenance costs.
Mayor Cooper said that FD #1 is also interested in an interlocal agreement (ILA)
for the City of Edmonds to do the annual maintenance on the boat. Mayor
Cooper said the annual cost to the city for maintenance of the boat averages
about $6,000, according to Dave Sittauer. Mayor Cooper said there is no money
in the 2012 budget at this time. He said that unless that changes or FD#1 takes
ownership, Marine 16 will come out of the water and be dry docked.
Councilman Bernheim said he sees two options:
1) Cost sharing for public safety is a requirement, and if we can use the boat for
$5,000 then we should. He felt it is important to have the boat as a shared asset.
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2) This option is to tell FD#1 we don't have the funding and that they need to take
ownership of the boat.
ACOP Gannon was asked to comment. He told the committee that the boat is an
asset for both police and fire. He recommended that we have FD#1 draft the ILA
and then bring that back to the committee for further discussion. The Mayor
concurred and will continue discussions with FD#1.
Councilman Wilson said the boat was low on his list for a public safety priority.
Action: None.
B. Agreement for Child Interview Specialist Services
ACOP Gannon explained that Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center is a
comprehensive multidisciplinary team serving child victims of sexual or physical
abuse in Snohomish County, Washington. Dawson Place's services are critical
in the prosecution of those accused of child abuse.
The City of Everett and Snohomish County historically have paid for the services
provided by Dawson Place. As the down turn in the economy has affected
government at all levels, Everett and Snohomish County considered not funding
Dawson Place.
A subcommittee of the Snohomish County Sheriff and Police Chief's Association
crafted a cost sharing plan and agreement to spread the cost among 13 agencies
that wanted to continue using Dawson Place services in 2012. He briefly
described the payment process and how costs are calculated. The cost to
Edmonds is for 2012 is $3,777.40; funds have been designated in the proposed
2012 budget for the agreement.
Action: Forward to the October 18, 2011 City Council Consent Agenda with a
recommendation to approve.
C. Public Comment
Ms. Jenny Antilla discussed health coverage as it relates to public employees.
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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