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2024-05-14 Council PSPHSP Committee Packet1 2 OF BbMG ti Agenda Edmonds City Council BLIC SAFETY -PLANNING -HUMAN SERVICES -PERSONNEL CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 121 - 5TH AVENUE N, EDMONDS, WA 98020 MAY 14, 2024, 3:30 PM COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE WORK SESSIONS FOR THE COUNCIL AND CITY STAFF. COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS DO NOT INCLUDE AUDIENCE COMMENTS OR PUBLIC HEARINGS. STAFF AND COUNCILMEMBERS ATTEND COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE SAME WAY. PERSONS WISHING TO ATTEND THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY IN LIEU OF IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE CAN CLICK ON OR PASTE THE FOLLOWING ZOOM MEETING LINK INTO A WEB BROWSER USING A COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE: HTTPS://ZOOM. US/J/95798484261 OR JOIN BY DIAL -UP PHONE: US: +1 253 215 8782 WEBINAR ID: 957 9848 4261 IF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CANNOT ACCESS THE VIRTUAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS WITH THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES, A MONITOR IS PROVIDED AT THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM AT 121 5TH AVE N, EDMONDS WA. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: NEIL TIBBOTT (CHAIR), CHRIS ECK, COUNCIL PRESIDENT (EX-OFFICIO MEMBER) CALL TO ORDER COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Amending ECC 5.24.010 -Firearms and Dangerous Weapons (10 min) 2. SN0911 ILA Updates (10 min) 3. 2024 wage corrections for Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs (10 min) 4. Fleet Mechanic Job Description Revision (5 min) 5. Options for City of Edmonds Fire/EMS Services (30 min) 6. Ordinance Amending ECC 5.05 to Ban the Deliberate Breeding and Sale of Companion Animals (10 min) ADJOURNMENT 5:30 PM Edmonds City Council Agenda May 14, 2024 Page 1 2.1 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 Amending ECC 5.24.010 -Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Staff Lead: Commander Shane Hawley Department: Police Services Preparer: Alexandra Ehlert Background/History This ECC amendment adds several existing RCW's to ECC 5.24.010, relating to possession of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons. This amendment adopts by reference: RCW 9.41.284 Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities -penalty -exceptions. RCW 9.41.305 Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings. RCW 9.41.360 Unsafe storage of a firearm. RCW 9.41.370 Large capacity magazines -exceptions -penalty. Staff Recommendation Accept and modify Edmonds Municipal Code section 5.24.010, adding the selected sections of RCW 9.41 Narrative <Type or insert text here> Attachments: 2024-02-22 Ordinance Amending ECC 5.24 Firearms RCW's Packet Pg. 2 2.1.a ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.24.010 ECC, ENTITLED "FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS — PROHIBITIONS", TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE STATE STATUTES RELATED TO FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, in 1985 the City Council passed Ordinance 2531 to adopt by reference certain Washington state laws regarding crimes relating to firearms and dangerous weapons into the Edmonds City Code at Chapter 5.24; and 1991; and WHEREAS, ECC 5.24.010 has been amended twice since adoption, in 1987 and WHEREAS, the Police Department has recommended an update to ECC 5.24.010 to adopt by reference some state statutes that have been adopted since the City last updated its code; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion, the City Council has determined it to be appropriate to amend Section 5.24.010 ECC to adopt by reference RCW 9.41.284 (Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities —Penalty —Exceptions); RCW 9.41.305 (Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings); RCW 9.41.360 (Unsafe storage of a firearm); and RCW 9.41.370 (Large capacity magazines —Exceptions —Penalty); NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section I. ECC 5.24.010, entitled "Firearms and dangerous weapons — Prohibitions." is amended as follows (deleted text is shown in stfik�=; new text is shown Packet Pg. 3 2.1.a in underline): 5.24.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons — Prohibitions. The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference: RCW 9.41.010 Terms defined 9.41.050 Carrying pistol 9.41.060 Exception 9.41.070 Issuance of licenses to carry 9.41.080 Delivery to minors and others forbidden 9.41.090 Sales regulated — Application to purchase — Grounds for denial 9.41.093 Exemptions 9.41.095 Denial of application — Appeal 9.41.098 Forfeiture of firearms, order by courts — Return to owner — Confiscation by law enforcement officer 9.41.100 Dealer's licenses, by whom granted and condition thereof —Wholesale sales excepted — Permits prohibited 9.41.110 Dealer's license — Local authority to issue 9.41.120 Certain transfers forbidden 9.41.130 False information forbidden 9.41.140 Alteration of identifying marks prohibited 9.41.150 Exemption — Antique firearms 9.41.160 Penalty 9.41.170 Alien's license to carry firearms — Exceptions Packet Pg. 4 2.1.a 9.41.180 Setting spring gun 9.41.230 Aiming or discharging weapon 9.41.240 Use of firearms by minor 9.41.250 Dangerous weapon — Evidence 9.41.260 Dangerous exhibitions 9.41.270 Weapons apparently capable of producing bodily harm, carrying, exhibiting, displaying or drawing unlawful — Penalty — Exceptions 9.41.280 Students carrying dangerous weapons on school property. 9.41.284 Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities—Penalty—Exce tip •ons. 9.41.300 Firearms prohibited in certain places — Local laws and ordinances, exceptions — Penalty 9.41.305 Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings. 9.41.360 Unsafe storage of a firearm. v N Uti 9.41.370 Large capacity magazines —Exceptions —Penalty. V w c Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this E ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, Q m v such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other c section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. O N N Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an administrative function , N --- commented [sF1]: Do we want believe to be so days c subject to initiative/referendum? � N of the city council, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5) days after passage N and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. y E t w r Q Packet Pg. 5 2.1.a APPROVED: MAYOR MIKE ROSEN ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: JEFF TARADAY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO. Packet Pg. 6 2.1.a SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the day of 2024, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.24.010 ECC, ENTITLED "FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS — PROHIBITIONS", TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE STATE STATUTES RELATED TO FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this day of 2024. CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY Packet Pg. 7 2.1.b Possessing dangerous weapons at voting facilities —Penalty — Exceptions. (1) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, it is unlawful for a person to knowingly carry onto, or to possess in, a ballot counting center, a voting center, a student engagement hub, or the county elections and voter registration office, or areas of facilities while being used as a ballot counting center, a voting center, a student engagement hub, or the county elections and voter registration office: (a) Any firearm; (b) Any other dangerous weapon as described in RCW 9.41.250; (c) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas; (d)(i) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun that projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emit an electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or (ii) Any device, object, or instrument that is used or intended to be used as a weapon with the intent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or (e) Any spring blade knife as defined in RCW 9.41.250. (2)(a) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Second and subsequent violations of this section are a gross misdemeanor. (c) If a person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any, revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under subsection (1)(a) of this section is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years from the date of conviction. The court shall order the person to immediately surrender any concealed pistol license, and within three business days notify the department of licensing in writing of the required revocation of any concealed pistol license held by the person. Upon receipt of the notification by the court, the department of licensing shall determine if the person has a concealed pistol license. If the person does have a concealed pistol license, the department of licensing shall immediately notify the license -issuing authority which, upon receipt of the notification, shall immediately revoke the license. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: Packet Pg. 8 2.1.b (a) Any law enforcement officer of a federal, state, or local government agency; or (b) Any security personnel hired by a county and engaged in security specifically for a counting center, a voting center, a student engagement hub, or the county elections and voter registration office or areas of facilities used for such purposes. However, a person who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and who provides elections and voter registration security services under the direction of a county may not possess a firearm or device listed in subsection (1)(d) of this section unless he or she has successfully completed training in the use of firearms or such devices that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers. (4) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit concealed carry of a pistol, by a person licensed to carry a concealed pistol pursuant to RCW 9.41.070, in any voting center, student engagement hub, county elections and voter registration office, or areas of facilities while being used as a voting center, student engagement hub, or county elections and voter registration office. However, no weapon restricted by this section, whether concealed or openly carried, may be possessed in any ballot counting center or areas of facilities while being used as a ballot counting center. (5) Elections officers and officials must post signs providing notice of the restriction on possession of firearms and other weapons at each counting center, voting center, student engagement hub, or county elections and voter registration office, or areas of facilities while being used as a counting center, a voting center, a student engagement hub, or the county elections and voter registration office. (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Ballot counting center" has the same meaning as "counting center" in RCW 29A.04.019, and (b) "Voting center" means a voting center as described in RCW 29A.40.160; (c) "Student engagement hub" means a student engagement hub as described in RCW 29A.40.180. [ 2023 c 470 § 3005; 2022 c 106 § 3.] NOTES: Explanatory statement-2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030. Packet Pg. 9 2.1.b Open carry of weapons prohibited on state capitol grounds and municipal buildings. (1) Unless exempt under subsection (3) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly open carry a firearm or other weapon, as defined in RCW 9.41.300(1)(b), while knowingly being in the following locations: (a) The west state capitol campus grounds; any buildings on the state capitol grounds; any state legislative office; or any location of a public state legislative hearing or meeting during the hearing or meeting; or (b) City, town, county, or other municipality buildings used in connection with meetings of the governing body of the city, town, county, or other municipality, or any location of a public meeting or hearing of the governing body of a city, town, county, or other municipality during the hearing or meeting. (2) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Buildings on the state capitol grounds" means the following buildings located on the state capitol grounds, commonly known as Legislative, Temple of Justice, John L. O'Brien, John A. Cherberg, Irving R. Newhouse, Joel M. Pritchard, Helen Sommers, Insurance, Governor's Mansion, Visitor Information Center, Carlyon House, Ayer House, General Administration, 1500 Jefferson, James M. Dolliver, Old Capitol, Capitol Court, State Archives, Natural Resources, Office Building #2, Highway -License, Transportation, Employment Security, Child Care Center, Union Avenue, Washington Street, Professional Arts, State Farm, and Powerhouse Buildings. (b) "Governing body" has the same meaning as in RCW 42.30.020. (c) "West state capitol campus grounds" means areas of the campus south of Powerhouse Rd. SW, south of Union Avenue SW as extended westward to Powerhouse Rd. SW, west of Capitol Way, north of 15th Avenue SW between Capitol Way S. and Water Street SW, west of Water Street between 15th Avenue SW and 16th Avenue SW, north of 16th Avenue SW between Water Street SW and the east banks of Capitol Lake, and east of the banks of Capitol Lake. (3) Duly authorized federal, state, or local law enforcement officers or personnel are exempt from this section when carrying a firearm or other weapon in conformance with their employing agency's policy. Members of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington are exempt from this section when carrying a firearm or other weapon in the discharge of official duty or traveling to or from official duty. (4)(a) A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Second and subsequent violations of this section are a gross misdemeanor. Packet Pg. 10 2.1.b (5) Nothing in this section applies to the lawful concealed carry of a firearm by a person who has a valid concealed pistol license. (6) A city, town, county, or other municipality must post signs providing notice of the restrictions on possession of firearms and other weapons under this section at any locations specified in subsection (1)(b) of this section. [ 2023 c 470 § 3006; 2022 c 106 § 2; 2021 c 261 § 2.] NOTES: Explanatory statement-2023 c 470: See note following RCW 10.99.030. Effective date-2021 c 261: See note following RCW 9.41.300. Packet Pg. 11 2.1.b Unsafe storage of a firearm. (1) A person who stores or leaves a firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a prohibited person may gain access to the firearm: (a) Is guilty of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the first degree if a prohibited person obtains access and possession of the firearm and causes personal injury or death with the firearm; or (b) Is guilty of community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the second degree if a prohibited person obtains access and possession of the firearm and: (i) Causes the firearm to discharge; (ii) Carries, exhibits, or displays the firearm in a public place in a manner that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons; or (iii) Uses the firearm in the commission of a crime. (2)(a) Community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the first degree is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (b) Community endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if: (a) The firearm was in secure gun storage, or secured with a trigger lock or similar device that is designed to prevent the unauthorized use or discharge of the firearm; (b) In the case of a person who is a prohibited person on the basis of the person's age, access to the firearm is with the lawful permission of the prohibited person's parent or guardian and supervised by an adult, or is in accordance with RCW 9.41.0421 (c) The prohibited person obtains, or obtains and discharges, the firearm in a lawful act of self-defense; or (d) The prohibited person's access to the firearm was obtained as a result of an unlawful entry, provided that the unauthorized access or theft of the firearm is reported to a local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the unauthorized access or theft occurred within five days of the time the victim of the unlawful entry knew or reasonably should have known that the firearm had been taken. (4) If a death or serious injury occurs as a result of an alleged violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the prosecuting attorney may decline to prosecute, even though technically sufficient evidence to prosecute exists, in situations where Packet Pg. 12 2.1.b prosecution would serve no public purpose or would defeat the purpose of the law in question. (5) For the purposes of this section, "prohibited person" means a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. (6) Nothing in this section mandates how or where a firearm must be stored. [ 2019 c 3 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018).] NOTES: Finding-2019 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 1639): "Gun violence is far too common in Washington and the United States. In particular, shootings involving the use of semiautomatic assault rifles have resulted in hundreds of lives lost, devastating injuries, and lasting psychological impacts on survivors, their families, and communities. Semiautomatic assault rifles are specifically designed to kill quickly and efficiently and have been used in some of the country's deadliest mass shootings, including in Newtown, Connecticut; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Parkland and Orlando, Florida, among others. Semiautomatic assault rifles have also been used in deadly shootings in Washington, including in Mukilteo and Tacoma. The impacts of gun violence by assault weapons fall heavily on children and teenagers. According to one analysis, more than two hundred eight thousand students attending at least two hundred twelve schools have experienced a shooting on campus since the Columbine mass shooting in 1999. Active shooter drills are normal for a generation of American schoolchildren, instilling at a young age the sad and unnecessary realization that a mass shooting can happen in any community, in any school, at any time. Enough is enough. The people find and declare that it is crucial and urgent to pass laws to increase public safety and reduce gun violence. Implementing an enhanced background check system for semiautomatic assault rifles that is as strong as the one required to purchase a handgun and requiring safety training and a waiting period will help ensure that we keep these weapons out of dangerous hands. Further, federal law prohibits the sale of pistols to individuals under the age of twenty-one and at least a dozen states further restrict the ownership or possession of firearms by individuals under the age of twenty-one. This makes sense, as studies show that eighteen to twenty year olds commit a disproportionate number of firearm homicides in the United States and research indicates that the brain does not fully mature until a later age. Raising the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic assault rifles to twenty-one is a commonsense step the people wish to take to increase public safety. Finally, firearms taken from the home by children or other persons prohibited from possessing firearms have been at the heart of several tragic gun violence incidents. One study shows that over eighty-five percent of school Packet Pg. 13 2.1.b shooters obtained the firearm at their home or from a friend or relative. Another study found that more than seventy-five percent of firearms used in youth suicide attempts and unintentional injuries were stored in the residence of the victim, a relative, or a friend. Secure gun storage requirements for all firearms will increase public safety by helping ensure that children and other prohibited persons do not inappropriately gain access to firearms, and notice requirements will make the potential dangers of firearms clear to purchasers. Therefore, to increase public safety for all Washingtonians, in particular our children, this measure would, among other things: Create an enhanced background check system applicable to semiautomatic assault rifles similar to what is required for handguns, require that individuals complete a firearm safety training course and be at least twenty-one years of age to purchase or possess such weapons, enact a waiting period for the purchase of such weapons, and establish standards for the responsible storage of all firearms." [ 2019 c 3 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018)] Short title-2019 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 1639): "This act may be known and cited as the public safety and semiautomatic assault rifle act." [ 2019 c 3 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018).] Effective dates-2019 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 1639): "This act takes effect July 1, 2019, except for section 13 of this act which takes effect January 1, 2019." [ 2019 c 3 § 17 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018).] Implementation-2019 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 1639): "The director of the department of licensing may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date." [ 2019 c 3 § 18 (Initiative Measure No. 1639, approved November 6, 2018)] Packet Pg. 14 2.1.b Large capacity magazines —Exceptions —Penalty. (1) No person in this state may manufacture, import, distribute, sell, or offer for sale any large capacity magazine, except as authorized in this section. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to any of the following: (a) The manufacture, importation, distribution, offer for sale, or sale of a large capacity magazine by a licensed firearms manufacturer for the purposes of sale to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington, or to a law enforcement agency in this state for use by that agency or its employees for law enforcement purposes; (b) The importation, distribution, offer for sale, or sale of a large capacity magazine by a dealer that is properly licensed under federal and state law for the purpose of sale to any branch of the armed forces of the United States or the state of Washington, or to a law enforcement agency in this state for use by that agency or its employees for law enforcement purposes; (c) The distribution, offer for sale, or sale of a large capacity magazine to or by a dealer that is properly licensed under federal and state law where the dealer acquires the large capacity magazine from a person legally authorized to possess or transfer the large capacity magazine for the purpose of selling or transferring the large capacity magazine to a person who does not reside in this state. (3) A person who violates this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. [ 2022 c 104 § 3.] NOTES: Findings —Intent —Effective date-2022 c 104: See notes following RCW 9.41.010. Packet Pg. 15 2.2 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 SNO911 ILA Updates Staff Lead: Chief Michelle Bennett Department: Police Services Preparer: Alexandra Ehlert Background/History Changes have been made to the SNO911 contract administratively, primarily dealing with how board members are selected. There is no impact to Edmonds due to these changes. Staff Recommendation Please approve the contract to go to the consent agenda for Mayor to sign. Narrative <Type or insert text here> Attachments: SNO911-I1-A-Changes-Notification 20240429 Packet Pg. 16 2.2.a COUNTY ACTION REQUESTED for Proposed 911 Amendments to the SN0911 Interlocal Agreement Date: April 29, 2024 To: Principals of Snohomish County 911 From: Terry Peterson, Deputy Director/Board Secretary RE: Legislative Action Requested — Updated Interlocal Agreement Q. a J Enclosed are proposed amendments to the Snohomish County 911 (SN0911) Interlocal Agreement rn (ILA). The SN0911 Board has reviewed a draft of the changes and are requesting your approval by Z May 31, 2024. The type of amendments being made require every SN0911 Principal Member to S approve through their legislative body. a; The recommended changes are focused in Exhibit A — Process for Selecting Governing Board Members and Alternates. The existing ILA divides the 10 Police Agency Board Seats by simple population. The SN0911 Board is recommending this be modified to more closely follow the assessment formula, by dividing the Police Board Seats by pro rata share of the Admin/Technology Cost Center; which is essentially a reflection of the core components of the SN0911 Assessment Formula. The Assessment Formula allocates costs by formulaically using 54% on Calls For Service (Activity), 23% on jurisdiction population, and 23%jurisdiction assessed value. The SN0911 Board believes this change is a better representation of members size, usage, and participation on the Agency. The second recommend change is the elimination of the single non -voting board seat. This was designed to provide a non -voting board seat for single -service providers (an agency who provides only fire or police, but not both) or an associate member (an agency who contracts both police and fire services to another provider(s)). The experience since SN0911 went into live operations in 2017 is that this seat has only been filled approximately half of the time and often the representative does not actively participate. All members are welcome to attend and participate in any SN0911 Board Meeting or Committee without this additional designation. Finally, there are two additional non -substantive additional changes, [Exhibit A, Step 3, viii]: more closely aligns with how caucus voting has been managed post -pandemic where caucusing has been done remotely. [Exhibit B]: Eliminates the term "Wireless Technology" which is no longer a department at SN0911 and is fully merged within the Technology department. A copy of the updated ILA, with red -lined revisions, is attached to this memo. Action is requested by your legislative body to approve the changes by May 31, 2024. If you would like to provide comment to the Board we welcome your participation. This item is on Packet Pg. 17 2.2.a the agenda for discussion at the Regular Board Meeting May 16, 2024 at 0830 via the Zoom link below. The SNO911 Board Meets Monthly on the third -Thursday of the month at 0830. Meeting notice and details are posted on our website at www.sno9ll.org. https://us02web.zoom.us/i/86000466014?pwd=YWxBbE9HMIJuT2ZXMmtYVUBrSnBkUT09 If your agency has any comments or questions regarding the proposed amendments, you can reach me at tpeterson@sno911.org or (425) 615-0714. Informational Timeline: as April 181": SNO911 Board approves ILA changes for consideration by all principal legislative CL bodies and notice is sent electronically. J May 16t": Principal Member Agencies have opportunity to discuss at regular SNO911 Board Meeting. Principals may attend in person or email inquiries to SNO911 Secretary. O z May 3111: Principals deadline for Approval/Rejection of changes Cn Cn June 20t": SNO911 Board to consider ratification of ILA changes Packet Pg. 18 2.2.a AMENDED AND RESTATED SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT J 0 z REVISED AUGUST 2, 2018; SEPTEMBER 19, 2019; NOVEMBER 21, 2019; co AUGUST 20, 2020; APRIL 21, 2022, XXX XX, 2024 N Packet Pg. 19 2.2.a TABLE OF CONTENTS RECITALS.......................................................................................................................................... 1 SECTION 1. CREATION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911; MERGER ........................................ 3 SECTION 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT............................................................................................ 5 SECTION3. DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................. 5 SECTION 4. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 SERVICES................................................................ 11 SECTION 5. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 POWERS................................................................... 12 SECTION 6. GOVERNING BOARD: COMPOSITION AND OPERATION ............................... 14 SECTION 7. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES 19 SECTION 8. ANNUAL AGENCY REPORT.................................................................................. 21 SECTION 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR......................................................................................... 22 a SECTION 10. PERSONNEL POLICY 23 J SECTION 11. OPERATIONAL POLICY AND SYSTEM EVALUATION; RADIO SYSTEM o OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................................23 Z SECTION 12. BUDGET; ASSESSMENT FORMULA; PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; cn DELINQUENCIES; RESERVE FUNDS.......................................................................................... 25 0 SECTION 13. ISSUANCE OF DEBT 28 le c SECTION 14. .............................................................................................. CONVERSION OF STATUS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES; ADDITION OF le c NEW PRINCIPALS OR SUBSCRIBERS; PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO = PRINCIPALS.....................................................................................................................................28 SECTION 15. RETAINED POWERS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES ................................... 30 SECTION 16. INVENTORY AND PROPERTY 30 w 0 SECTION 17. WITHDRAWAL BY OR TERMINATION OF PRINCIPAL ................................. 30 N SECTION 18. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT......................................................................... 31 a� SECTION 19. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY v ALLASSETS .................................................................................................................................... 32 SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT; DISSOLUTION ............................................ 32 SECTION 21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION........................................................................................ 33 SECTION22. INSURANCE 34 ............................................................................................................ 0 SECTION 23. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS ................................................... 34 z SECTION 24. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION........................................................ 36 N SECTION25. NOTICE.................................................................................................................... 36 a SECTION 26. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS..............................................................................M.. 36 SECTION 27. VENUE 37 a r SECTION 28. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES................................................................... 37 a SECTION 29. SEVERABILITY...................................................................................................... 37 SECTION 30. RATIFICATION....................................................................................................... 37 SECTION 31. EXECUTION, COUNTERPARTS, AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AND EFFECTIVE DATE.................................................................. 37 Packet Pg. 20 2.2.a EXHIBITS AND APPENDICES Exhibit A Process for Selecting Governing Board Members and Alternates .........A-1 Exhibit B Principal Assessment Formula................................................B-1 Appendix B-1 Definition of "Calls for Service"...................................B-1-1 Exhibit C Principals and Associate Agencies of Snohomish County 911...............C-1 IE Packet Pg. 21 2.2.a AMENDED AND RESTATED SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), incorporating all exhibits hereto, is authorized by the parties to the Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency Interlocal Agreement effective as of nrr:'�1, 2022June 20, 2024. RECITALS a WHEREAS, pursuant to chapters 24.03 and 24.06 of the Revised Code of Washington a ("RCW"), the Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency T Interlocal Agreement, deemed adopted and effective as of January 1, 2018, including the o exhibits thereto (the "Original Agreement"), and the Articles of Incorporation Due to Z U) Consolidation filed on October 18, 2017 (the "Articles of Consolidation"), the governing a, boards of the Southwest Snohomish County Public Safety Communication Agency, a c municipal instrumentality of its members, jointly organized by such members as a c nonprofit corporation under chapter 24.03 RCW as expressly authorized by c RCW 39.34.030(3)(b) ("SNOCOM"), and the Snohomish County Police Staff and Auxiliary Services Center, a municipal instrumentality of its members, jointly organized w by such members as a nonprofit corporation under chapter 24.06 RCW as expressly c z authorized by RCW 39.34.030(3)(b) ("SNOPAC"), voted to consolidate SNOCOM and SNOPAC into a new single corporation under chapter 24.06 RCW known as the "Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency" ("Snohomish v County 911 "); and a WHEREAS, the governing boards of Snohomish County 911 and the Snohomish County Emergency Radio System, a municipal instrumentality of its members, jointly organized by such members as a nonprofit corporation under chapter 24.06 RCW as expressly authorized by RCW 39.34.030(3)(b) ("SERS"), voted to merge SERS into Snohomish County 911 effective January 1, 2019; and WHEREAS, Snohomish County 911 provides emergency communication services on behalf of its member agencies throughout Snohomish County; and WHEREAS, the Original Agreement was amended on August 2, 2018; September 19, 2019; November 21, 2019; August 20, 2020; and April 21, 2022; WHEREAS, by this Amended and Restated Agreement effective as of the date stated above, the Governing Board of Snohomish County 911 desires to create procedural 01 Packet Pg. 22 2.2.a efficiencies and remove historical provisions that are no longer applicable from this Agreement; WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation Act (chapter 39.34 RCW) and the Nonprofit Miscellaneous and Mutual Corporations Act (chapter 24.06 RCW); NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and agreements contained in this Agreement and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, it is mutually understood and agreed by the parties as follows: SECTION 1. CREATION OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911; MERGER. a. Creation of Snohomish Count.. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-02 adopted by the SNOCOM Board of Directors on October 12, 2017 and Resolution No. 2017-02 adopted by the SNOPAC Board of Directors on October 12, 2017, at least two-thirds of each Board voted in favor of consolidating SNOCOM and SNOPAC as described in the Original Agreement and approved a plan of consolidation (the "Plan of Consolidation") as required by chapters 24.03 and 24.06 RCW. Subsequent to such approval, representatives of SNOCOM and SNOPAC executed the Articles of Consolidation and filed such Articles with the Secretary of State. As permitted by RCW 23.95.210, the effective date for the consolidation was January 1, 2018 (the "Consolidation Effective Date"). As of the Consolidation Effective Date: SNOCOM and SNOPAC became a single corporation to be known as "Snohomish County 911." Snohomish County 911 was organized as a municipal instrumentality of its Principals pursuant to RCW 39.34.030 and as a nonprofit corporation under chapter 24.06 RCW as authorized by chapter 39.34 RCW. ii. SNOCOM, SNOPAC and each party to the Original Agreement (listed in Exhibit C attached hereto) delegated to Snohomish County 911 the authority to provide emergency communication services as provided herein. iii. The separate existence of SNOCOM and SNOPAC, except as formed as Snohomish County 911, ceased. iv. As a result, Snohomish County 911 possesses all the rights, privileges, immunities, and franchises, of both a public and private nature, of each of SNOCOM and SNOPAC; and all property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, and all other choses in action, and all and every other interest, of or belonging to or due to each of SNOCOM and SNOPAC, were 2 Packet Pg. 23 2.2.a taken and deemed transferred to and vested in Snohomish County 911 without further act or deed; and title to any real estate, or any interest therein, vested in Snohomish County 911. V. Snohomish County 911 is responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of each of SNOCOM and SNOPAC, and any claim existing or action or proceeding pending by or against any of such corporations may be prosecuted as if such consolidation had not taken place, or Snohomish County 911 may be substituted in its place. Neither the rights of creditors nor any liens upon the property of SNOCOM or SNOPAC shall be impaired by such consolidation. 0 w vi. Snohomish County 911, as successor to SNOCOM and SNOPAC, D has all rights, privileges, interest, defenses and indemnity protections of all insurance providers for SNOCOM and SNOPAC, including past and current r providers, that existed prior to consolidation. o z Cn b. Merger of SERS and Snohomish County 911. Pursuant to Resolution a, N No. 18-01 adopted by the SERS Board of Directors on October 4, 2018 and Resolution c le No. 2018-17 adopted by the Snohomish County 911 Board of Directors on October 18, N CD 2018, at least two-thirds of each Board voted in favor to merge SERS into Snohomish = 0 County 911 as described in this Agreement and approved a plan of merger (the "Plan of Merger") as required by chapter 24.06 RCW. Subsequent to such approval, representatives w of SERS and Snohomish County 911 executed the Articles of Merger and filed such z° Articles with the Secretary of State. As permitted by RCW 23.95.210, the effective date a for the merger was January 1, 2019 (the "Merger Effective Date"). As of the Merger Effective Date: i. SERS was merged into Snohomish County 911 as provided in the Articles of Merger. ii. The separate existence of SERS ceased. iii. Snohomish County 911 thereupon and thereafter possessed all the rights, privileges, immunities, and franchises, of both a public and private nature, of SERS; and all property, real, personal and mixed, and all debts due on whatever account, and all other choses in action, and all and every other interest, of or belonging to or due to SERS, were and shall be taken and deemed to be transferred to and vested in Snohomish County 911 without further act or deed; and the title to any real estate, or any interest therein, vested in Snohomish County 911 shall not revert or be in any way impaired by reason of such merger. 9 Packet Pg. 24 2.2.a iv. Snohomish County 911 was and shall be responsible and liable for all the liabilities and obligations of SERS, and any claim existing or action or proceeding pending by or against any of such corporation may be prosecuted as if such merger had not taken place, or Snohomish County 911 may be substituted in its place. Neither the rights of creditors nor any liens upon the property of SERS shall be impaired by such merger. V. Snohomish County 911, as successor to SERS, has all rights, privileges, interest, defenses and indemnity protections of all insurance providers for SERS, including past and current providers, that existed prior to merger. vi. All amounts held in reserve funds held by SERS as of the Merger Effective Date were transferred to Snohomish County 911 to be placed in a Radio System reserve fund or funds at Snohomish County 911. vii. The statements set forth in the Articles of Merger shall be deemed to be the articles of incorporation of Snohomish County 911, and shall amend and restate, in their entirety, the Articles of Consolidation. viii. This Agreement shall govern the Snohomish County 911. ix. Snohomish County 911 has and shall continue to have all the rights, privileges, immunities and powers and shall be subject to all the duties and liabilities of a nonprofit corporation organized under chapter 24.06 RCW. SECTION 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall carry forward the initial 6-year term provided for in the Original Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement, therefore, shall be from the Merger Effective Date through December 31, 2023 (the "Initial Term"). Thereafter, this Agreement shall be of infinite duration, subject to termination provisions contained herein. During the Initial Term no Principal may withdraw from this Agreement, provided that a Principal may convert or be converted to Subscriber status as provided in Sections 12 and 14, may annex to or join with another Principal as described in Section 6.q, or may upon action of the Governing Board be terminated from participation in this Agreement as provided in Section 12. SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement shall have the following meanings: a. Additional Services. "Additional Services" are optional services provided by Snohomish County 911 that assist Participating Agencies in the performance of their 0 Packet Pg. 25 2.2.a emergency services duties but are outside the scope of Emergency Communications Services as defined in Section 4.a., for example and without limitation, managed mobile computer services. Additional Services may be offered to all Principals and Subscribers from time to time by separate contract. Terms of agreement for provision of Additional Services are to be negotiated between Snohomish County 911 and a Participating Agency and require Simple Majority Vote approval of the Governing Board. Fees for Additional Services are not part of the Assessment Formula and are not considered User Fees. b. Agreement. "Agreement" means this Amended and Restated Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency Interlocal Agreement, as it may hereafter be further amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and appendices hereto, as they may hereafter be amended or modified. C. Ancillary Services. "Ancillary Services" are services that are part of the overall array of Emergency Communications Services, and related to the core functioning of Emergency Communications Services, for example and without limitation, Police Records Services and school panic button monitoring. Ancillary Services are provided by Snohomish County 911 to all Principals and Subscribers and the costs of Ancillary Services are incorporated into User Fees and Assessments. d. Articles of Consolidation. "Articles of Consolidation" mean the Articles of Incorporation Due to Consolidation of Snohomish County 911 as defined in Section 1. e. Articles of Merger. "Articles of Merger" mean the Articles of Incorporation Due to Merger of Snohomish County 911 as defined in Section 1. f. Assessments. "Assessments" mean the portion of User Fees charged to Principals for Emergency Communication Services in accordance with the Assessments formula as provided for in Exhibit B. Assessments are a subset of User Fees. Changes to the Assessment formula require Supermajority Approval of the Governing Board. g. Associate Agency. "Associate Agency" is a unit of local government that has agreed to the terms of this Agreement from time to time who is not a Direct Provider and is not Directly Served by Snohomish County 911 but which receives police and/or fire/EMS services though a contract with a Principal or Subscriber of Snohomish County 911. Associate Agencies participate in the selection of a non -voting Governing Board Member as described in Exhibit A. A list of the Associate Agencies as of the Merger Effective Date is included in Exhibit C. h. Consolidation Effective Date. "Consolidation Effective Date" means January 1, 2018. Packet Pg. 26 2.2.a i. Directly Served. "Directly Served" means Principals and Subscribers who receive Emergency Communication Services from Snohomish County 911 and pay User Fees to Snohomish County 911 in exchange for such services. A Principal or Subscriber may operate both fire/EMS service and police service but elect to have only one or the other service Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. j. Direct Provider. "Direct Provider" means a Participating Agency that provides fire/EMS services and/or police services directly, rather than through contract with another agency. k. EMS. "EMS" means Emergency Medical Services as described in RCW 84.52.069(5), as now or later amended, including the provision by the Participating Agencies of emergency medical care or emergency medical services, including related personnel costs, training for such personnel, and related equipment, supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical care or EMS. 1. Enhanced Police Records Services. "Enhanced Police Records Services" are services in addition to Police Records Services, and include computer searches and actions to enter, modify or delete computer police records associated with: misdemeanor warrants, orders of protection and other orders and directives; stolen property, vehicles, guns or missing persons; performing 20-minute warrant hit confirmations; and serving as the legal holder of records on behalf of a Police Agency for such records. in. Executive Director. The "Executive Director" is the chief executive officer for Snohomish County 911 appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governing Board. n. Emergency Communication Services. "Emergency Communication Services" mean those services described in Section 4.a. o. Emergency Public Safety Radio System. The "Emergency Public Safety Radio System" or "Radio System" is the Snohomish County emergency radio system developed, owned and operated by SERS prior to the Merger Effective Date, including all additions, replacement and improvements thereto, and shall include the Emergency Radio System Replacement Project. P. Emergency Public Radio System Replacement Project. The "Emergency Public Radio System Replacement Project" or "Radio System Replacement Project" is the project to (i) replace and upgrade the Radio System as it exists as of the Merger Effective Date, including all equipment, improvements and real and personal property necessary to accomplish such project, (ii) provide for an initial replacement of the existing subscriber I as w a a J r o> 0 z Cn Packet Pg. 27 2.2.a equipment for public safety agencies within Snohomish County, and (ii) replace the existing alpha -numeric paging system. q. Fire Agency. A "Fire Agency" is a Principal that is a Direct Provider of fire and/or EMS services. r. Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee. The "Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee" is the advisory board composed of Representatives from Principal and Subscriber fire and EMS departments or agencies as described in Section 7. a� w a S. Governing Board. The "Governing Board" is the body described in Section a 6 and shall be the governing body of Snohomish County 911. J r r Q1 t. Initial Term. "Initial Term" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2 of z this Agreement. Cn U. Merger Effective Date. The "Merger Effective Date" is January 1, 2019. V. Member. A "Member" or "Governing Board Member" is the individual representing a Principal on the Governing Board, or his or her designated alternate. W. Original Agreement. "Original Agreement" means the Snohomish County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency Interlocal Agreement, deemed adopted and effective as of January 1, 2018, including the exhibits thereto. The parties to the Original Agreement were Principals of Snohomish County 911 as of the Consolidation Effective Date and will continue to be Principals of Snohomish County 911 as of the Merger Effective Date. A list of the Principals as of the Merger Effective Date is included in Exhibit C. X. Participating Agencies or Participants. "Participating Agencies" or "Participants" refer to Principals and all Subscribers, as they may be so constituted from time to time, and individually referred to as a "Participating Agency" or "Participant." Y. Plan of Consolidation. "Plan of Consolidation" means the plan approved by SNOPAC and SNOCOM as required by chapters 24.03 and 24.06 RCW. Z. Plan of Merger. "Plan of Merger" means the plan approved by Snohomish County 911 and SERS as required by chapter 24.06 RCW. aa. Police Agency. A "Police Agency" is a Principal that is a Direct Provider of policing services. 7 Packet Pg. 28 2.2.a bb. Police Records Services. "Police Records Services" include performing computer searches and entries to locate and/or clear of public safety database records (WACIC/NCIC) including but not limited to stolen articles, stolen vehicles, stolen guns, missing persons and warrants, as well as entry and dissemination of State ACCESS system administrative messages. cc. Police Technical Advisory Committee. The "Police Technical Advisory Committee" is the advisory board composed of Representatives from Principal and Subscriber police, sheriff or similar departments or agencies as described in Section 7. N a� dd. Principal. A "Principal" is a general purpose municipal corporation or government agency, a fire district, a Public Safety Interlocal Operation, a regional fire D protection service authority created pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW, or a State agency created under the laws of State, which is a Direct Provider of police services or fire/EMS r services or both, and which is a party to the Original Agreement, has executed this o Agreement, or has agreed in writing to the terms of this Agreement. The Principals of Cn Snohomish County 911 as of the Merger Effective Date are listed in Exhibit C. N ee. Public Safety Interlocal Operation. "Public Safety Interlocal Operation" includes a joint operation of fire districts and cities for provision of public fire and EMS services entered into and operating pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW, and may also include a public development authority created pursuant to RCW 35.21.730 et. seq. or a regional fire protection service authority created pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW, or a nonprofit corporation created for the purpose of facilitating a joint operation between fire districts and cities pursuant to RCW 39.34.030(3). ff. Radio System. "Radio System" means the Emergency Public Safety Radio System. gg. Radio Unit. A "Radio Unit" is a mobile (vehicular), portable (handheld) or control station (desktop) radio which has been authorized and programmed to operate on the Emergency Public Safety Radio System. hh. Representative. "Representative" refers to the individual representing a Principal or a Subscriber on the Police Technical Advisory Committee or Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee, or his or her designated alternate. ii. SERS. "SERS" was the Snohomish County Emergency Radio System agency created pursuant to chapters 39.34 and 24.06 RCW and an interlocal agreement effective July 1, 1999, as thereafter amended. 8 Packet Pg. 29 2.2.a jj. Simple -Majority. A "Simple -Majority Vote" of the Governing Board means a majority of the votes of the Members present constituting a quorum and voting. kk. Single -Service Principal. A "Single -Service Principal" is a Principal that is formed as a city or town under the laws of State that (1) directly provides either fire/EMS service or police service, but not both, and (2) receives the service it does not directly provide from a Principal or Subscriber. 11. SNOCOM. "SNOCOM" was the Southwest Snohomish County Public Safety Communication Agency, formed pursuant to chapters 39.34 and 24.03 RCW. mm. Snohomish County 911. "Snohomish County 911" refers to the intergovernmental agency formed as of the Consolidation Effective Date pursuant to chapters 39.34 and 24.06 RCW, the Original Agreement (as amended and restated by this Agreement) and the Articles of Consolidation. nn. SNOPAC. "SNOPAC" was the Snohomish County Police Staff and Auxiliary Services Center formed pursuant to chapters 39.34 and 24.06 RCW. oo. State. "State" means the state of Washington. pp. Subscriber. A "Subscriber" is a public or private entity or agency that has agreed to pay Snohomish County 911 for Emergency Communication Services or other services as offered at a rate or rates according to such terms and conditions as may be established by Snohomish County 911 as evidenced by separate contract between Snohomish County 911 and such entity. A "Subscriber" may also be a Principal that is converted to Subscriber status as provided in Sections 12 and 14. qq. Supermajori . Vote. A "Supermajority Vote" means Governing Board approval of an item accomplished by securing affirmative votes of both: (1) not less than seventy percent (70%) of all Members of the Governing Board present constituting a quorum and voting, and (2) not less than one voting Governing Board Member representing a Principal Fire Agency or Agencies. rr. Technical Advisory Committees. "Technical Advisory Committees" are the Police Technical Advisory Committee and the Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee established by Section 7. ss. User Fees. "User Fees" are fees for service charged to Participating Agencies for all services for Emergency Communication Services provided by Snohomish County 911 whether provided to Principals or Subscribers. User Fees exclude fees for Additional Services and nominal annual membership fees charged to Associate Agencies. I as w a a J r r o> 0 z Cn Packet Pg. 30 2.2.a User Fees charged to Subscribers may be approved by Simple Majority Vote of the Governing Board. tt. 911 Calls. "911 Calls" are those calls received or dispatched via the statewide emergency communication network of telephone or via other communications means as described in chapter 38.52 RCW. SECTION 4. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 SERVICES. a. Snohomish County 911 has the responsibility and authority for providing N Emergency Communication Services and all related incidental functions for 2 communicating and dispatching services between the public and Participating Agencies in the furtherance of improved public safety and emergency response, including the following J more specifically described services (collectively, "Emergency Communication r r Services"): 0 z Cn i. Receiving 911 Calls and non -emergency public safety calls for o) police, fire and medical services; le ii. Notifying, dispatching, directing, supporting and coordinating public safety personnel response, including dispatching emergency police, fire, medical and other special or supporting specialized emergency responses services and resources (for example and without limitation, SWAT response); iii. Hosting, configuring, and administering public safety technology networks, systems and applications in support of the delivery of Emergency Communications Services; iv. Updating, maintaining and managing radio communications systems (excluding, unless specifically approved by Governing Board, the Emergency Public Safety Radio System), computer systems, support files and resource materials necessary to accomplish the above; V. Police Records Services; Vt. Establishing and updating from time to time standard protocols for communications to and from personnel in the field; vii. Providing certain Ancillary Services; and viii. Upon a Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board (which approval was received at the time of approval of this Agreement and shall become effective as of the Merger Effective Date), providing services previously provided 10 Packet Pg. 31 2.2.a by SERS together with all necessary or advisable additional services and actions directly related to the Emergency Public Radio System. b. Beginning January 1, 2022, Enhanced Police Records Services shall be provided as an Additional Service to former SNOCOM Police Agencies in recognition of those agencies' prior receipt of those services from SNOCOM prior to the Consolidation Effective Date. C. Snohomish County 911 may also, when authorized by a Simple Majority Vote of the Governing Board, provide Additional Services. Additional Services will be offered by separate contract as optional services to Participating Agencies. Charges for Additional Services, if any, shall be accounted for separately and shall not be included in the calculation of User Fees. SECTION 5. SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 POWERS. Snohomish County 911, through its Governing Board, shall have all powers allowed by law for interlocal agencies created under RCW 39.34.030 and chapter 24.06 RCW, as they now exist or may hereafter be amended, and as authorized, amended, or removed by the Governing Board, as provided for in this Agreement, and including but not limited to the following: 911; a. Recommend action to the legislative bodies of the Participating Agencies; b. Review and approve budgets for Snohomish County 911; C. Establish policies for expenditures of budget items for Snohomish County d. Review and adopt personnel policies for Snohomish County 911; e. Review and approve operating policies and procedures for Snohomish County 911, its programs and Emergency Communication Services provided pursuant to this Agreement; f. Establish a fund or special fund or funds as authorized by RCW 39.34.030 for the operation of the Snohomish County 911; g. Conduct regular and special meetings as may be designated by the Governing Board consistent with the State Open Public Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW); Packet Pg. 32 h. Maintain and manage records in accordance with the State Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW and chapter 40.14 RCW) and other applicable State applicable and federal records laws and regulations; i. Determine what services (including but not limited to Emergency Communication Services and Additional Services) shall be offered and under what terms they shall be offered; j. Retain, terminate, direct and supervise the Executive Director; k. Create committees to review and make recommendations for purposes and duties of committees; a 1. Approve strategic plans; J r r Q1 M. Approve the addition of new Principals and Subscribers and the terms of z their participation in Snohomish County 911 and receipt of Emergency Communication Cn Services; N n. Enter into agreements with or make purchases from third parties for goods, assets, property and/or services necessary to fully implement the purposes of this Agreement; o. Establish fees and charges for services provided to Participating Agencies; P. Direct and supervise the activities of any advisory board or committee established by the Governing Board; q. Enter into agreements with, and receive and distribute funds, from any federal, state or local agencies; r. To the extent permitted by law, accept loans or grants of funds from any federal, state, local or private agencies and receive and distribute such funds; S. Receive all funds allocated to Snohomish County 911 for services provided pursuant to this Agreement; t. Purchase, take, receive, lease, take by gift, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, construct, improve, use and otherwise deal in and with real or personal property, or any interest therein, in the name of Snohomish County 911; U. Sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer, and otherwise dispose of all of its real and personal property and assets; 12 Packet Pg. 33 2.2.a V. Sue and be sued, complain and defend, in all courts of competent jurisdiction in Snohomish County 911's name; W. Make and alter bylaws for the administration and regulation of its affairs consistent with this Agreement; X. Hold radio frequency licenses and software and other licenses to enable Snohomish County 911 to operate radio communications and dispatch systems to meet its public safety responsibilities; Y. Enter into contracts with Subscribers to provide Emergency Communication Services and Additional Services pursuant to this Agreement; Z. Any and all other acts necessary to further Snohomish County 911's goals and purposes; and aa. Except as expressly provided above or in Section 13, Snohomish County 911 shall not have the power or authority to issue debt in its own name. SECTION 6. GOVERNING BOARD: COMPOSITION AND OPERATION. a. Composition. Snohomish County 911 shall be governed by a Governing Board composed of fifteen (15) voting members and one (1) non otingmember-. ,Ten (10) of the Governing Board voting member seats shall be allocated to Police Agencies; and five (5) Governing Board voting member seats shall be allocated to Fire Agencies one (1) non voting member- seet shall be alleeated to an Asseeiete Ageney or- a Single _ Governing Board Members and their alternates shall be selected in the manner described in Exhibit A. b. Qualifications to Serve. A Governing Board Member, or his or her alternate must be duly selected in the manner described in Exhibit A and must be either: an elected official; chief administrative officer; chief law enforcement officer or fire chief from a Principal, or a person directly -reporting to the chief law enforcement officer or fire chief, or in the case of Snohomish County, the Snohomish County Executive or a person reporting directly to the Snohomish County Executive. C. Terms of Office. Governing Board Members are elected every two (2) years by caucuses no later than the April Governing Board meeting of that year, as described further in Exhibit A. The terms of the newly elected Board Members commence with the first Governing Board meeting in May. d. Election to Receive Service From Snohomish County 911; Impact on Governing Board Representation. Each Principal shall determine which of its respective 13 Packet Pg. 34 2.2.a public service departments or operations will be Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. The initial election by each Principal as to which of their respective departments or operations will receive services from Snohomish County 911 will be recorded by the submittal by each Principal of a completed service election form. The service election form determines whether a Principal participates in a caucus to select either or both a Police Agency Governing Board Member or a Fire Agency Governing Board Member. Single Service Principals shall also participate in the caucus for the non -voting Governing Board Member. Each Principal shall promptly provide written notice to Snohomish County 911 of any changes in its services impacting its qualification as a Police Agency or Fire Agency. e. Conditions for Serving on Governing Board. All Governing Board a Members and their alternates shall serve without compensation from Snohomish County D 911. However, Snohomish County 911 may pay for or reimburse Governing Board Members and alternates for reasonable out-of-pocket costs related to service on the Governing Board. Members may only serve for such time as they meet the qualification z of a Governing Board Member for the Principals with which they served of the start date Cn of their then current term on the Governing Board. N f. Alternates. Alternates shall be selected and shall serve in the absence of Governing Board Members in the manner described in Exhibit A. Alternates must meet the same qualifications as Governing Board Member. g. Quorum. A simple majority of the voting Members (or their alternates) in number (excluding any Member that represents a Principal which been terminated by vote of the Governing Board, or which has given notice of withdrawal and is not permitted to vote per terms of Section 17.f) shall constitute a quorum of the Governing Board for purposes of doing business on any issue. h. Voting. The Board shall strive to operate by consensus. All Board decisions on items not listed in Section 6.i require a Simple Majority Vote for approval. A Governing Board Member may not split his or her vote on an issue and there shall be no weighted voting. No voting by proxies or mail -in ballots is allowed. Voting by a designated alternate is not considered a vote by proxy. A Governing Board Member representing a Principal that has given notice of withdrawal or which has been terminated by vote of the Governing Board shall be authorized to cast votes at the Governing Board only on budget items to be implemented prior to the withdrawal or termination date. i. Items Requiring Supermajority Vote for Approval. A Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board shall be required in order to approve the following items or actions: i. Amendment to the Principals' Assessment formula(s); Packet Pg. 35 ii. Approval of a budget that exceeds the prior approved budget by a percentage in excess of the most recently published Consumer Price Index — Urban for the Seattle/ Tacoma/Bremerton metropolitan area, June - June, calculated by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, or its successor index, plus 4% (adjusted as necessary to accomplish the same annual cost increase limitation in the event Snohomish County 911 transitions to a biennial budget). iii. A decision to acquire assets, equipment, real or personal property valued at over $500,000; as iv. Admission of a new Principal (other than admission of an Associate Agency as a Principal, or a Principal created by the merger, consolidation or other process as described in Section 6.r); r r V. Reinstatement of a Principal that has been converted to Subscriber; o z Cn vi. Appointing the Executive Director (a Simple Majority Vote is o) required for removal of the Executive Director); le vii. Expansion of the scope of services provided by Snohomish County 911 within the Scope of Section 4.a and 4.b; viii. Adoption or amendment of any bylaws, or amendment of the Articles; ix. Merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all assets of the Snohomish County 911 per Section 19; X. Modification of this Agreement (except for those items requiring approval of all legislative bodies of the Principals per Section 18); xi. Termination or dissolution of Snohomish County 911 per Section 20; xii. Approval of debt pursuant to Section 13; and xiii. Any other action requiring a two-thirds or sixty six -percent (66%) supermajority vote under chapter 24.06 RCW. j. Officers. The Governing Board shall have four officers, a President and Vice -President, Secretary and Treasurer, who will serve two (2) year terms, coterminous with Governing Board Member elections. It will be the function of the President to preside at the meetings of the Governing Board. The Vice -President shall assume this role in 15 Packet Pg. 36 2.2.a absence of the President. Immediately following the election of Governing Board Members, at the first meeting of the Governing Board, the officers shall be elected by Simple Majority Vote of the Members. In the event of a vacancy in the President position, the Vice -President shall assume the President position for the balance of the term of the departed President. In the event of a vacancy in the Vice -President position, the Governing Board shall by Simple Majority Vote elect a new Vice -President to serve to the balance of the term of the departed Vice -President. Any officer appointed by the Governing Board may be immediately removed by Simple Majority Vote of the Governing Board, with or without cause, in which event the Governing Board shall promptly elect a new officer who shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired two-year term. The Governing Board may w appoint persons to serve as Secretary and Treasurer of Snohomish County 911; provided, a that such persons shall not be Members of the Governing Board. The duties of all officers D a shall be further described in the Snohomish County 911 Bylaws. J r r Q1 k. Staffing. The Executive Director shall assign agency staff to support the Z Governing Board as he or she deems appropriate. Cn 1. Meetings. The Governing Board shall meet not less than four (4) times per year, at least once each calendar quarter, at a time and place designated by the President of the Governing Board or by a majority of its Members. Regular meetings shall be held pursuant to a schedule adopted by the Governing Board. Special meetings may be called by the President or a majority of Governing Board Members upon giving all other Members notice of such meeting in accordance with chapter 42.30 RCW (which, as of the date of this Agreement, requires written notice to be provided to each Member at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the President or Members calling a special meeting will, in good faith, attempt to provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice of a special meeting, however, failure to do so will not invalidate any otherwise legal action taken at a meeting where the proper notice was provided in accordance with chapter 42.30 RCW. In an emergency, the Governing Board may dispense with written notice requirements for special meetings, but must, in good faith, implement best efforts to provide fair and reasonable notice to all Governing Board Members. Members of the Governing Board may participate in a meeting through the use of any means of communication by which all Members and members of the public participating in such meeting can hear each other during the meeting. Any Governing Board Members participating in a meeting by such means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting for all purposes including, but not limited to, establishing a quorum. in. Bylaws. The Governing Board shall be authorized to establish bylaws that govern procedures of the Governing Board. 16 Packet Pg. 37 2.2.a n. Parliamentary Authority. Robert's Revised Rules of Order shall govern any proceeding of the Governing Board to the extent not inconsistent with this Agreement or the bylaws adopted by the Governing Board. o. Consultation with Technical Advisory Committees. It is the intent of this Agreement that the Governing Board shall seek the active participation and advice of Participating Agencies in the determination of Snohomish County 911 operating policies. The Technical Advisory Committees shall have the opportunity to provide reports at each regular Governing Board meeting. The Governing Board shall consider input from the Technical Advisory Committees in its deliberations. P. Boundary Changes or Service Territory Changes. It is the responsibility of each Participating Agency to provide reasonable advance notice to Snohomish County 911 of any boundary changes, or service territory changes that may occur due to annexation, merger, or other reason, so that Snohomish County 911 may accurately dispatch calls, accurately track calls for service data and accurately assess User Fees; provided, however, until such time as Snohomish County 911 has sufficiently accurate data (such as an official population estimate from the State) by which to calculate User Fees for the Participating Agencies(s) involved, Snohomish County 911 shall continue to bill each Participating Agency on the basis of Snohomish County 91l's most accurate data and the parties involved in the boundary or service territory change shall amongst themselves address any User Fee allocation issues. q. Service Changes; Merger or Annexation of a Participating Agency Formation of New Public Safety Interlocal Operation. It is the responsibility of each Participating Agency to provide reasonable advance notice to Snohomish County 911 of any boundary changes, or service territory changes that may occur due to annexation, merger, or other reason. In the event a Participating Agency merges or annexes to a Principal or becomes a member agency of a Public Safety Interlocal Operation that is a Principal, the merged or annexed Participating Agency's rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be assumed in full by the Principal without further action by the Governing Board. In the event that Participating Agencies, which meet the qualifications of this paragraph, join together to create a new Public Safety Interlocal Operation (for example and without limitation, creation of a new regional fire authority under chapter 52.26 RCW), and as a result of such formation the fire/EMS operation or police operation of such Participating Agencies are no longer Directly Served by Snohomish County 911, then after all of the necessary assignments and agreements are executed related to the creation of the Public Safety Interlocal Operation, the newly created Public Safety Interlocal Operation shall become a Principal and a party to this Agreement without further action of the Governing 17 w a a J r o> 0 z Cn Packet Pg. 38 2.2.a Board. At such time the rights and obligations of the forming Participating Agencies shall be assumed by the Public Safety Interlocal Operation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order for the newly created Public Safety Interlocal Operation to become a Principal and a party to this Agreement without further action of the Governing Board, each Participating Agency at the time of formation of the newly created Public Safety Interlocal Operation must (i) be a current Principal and party to this Agreement, or (ii) have previously been a member of SNOCOM or SNOPAC and otherwise independently qualifies as a Principal under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this paragraph to the contrary, if a merged or annexed Principal retains a separate public safety operation that is Directly Served by Snohomish County 911, then that Principal shall maintain its status and shall retain all its rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to its Directly Served public safety operation. r. Associate A eg ncies. Associate Agencies shall be charged a nominal annual membership fee at a level set from time to time by Simple Majority Vote of the Governing Board. An Associate Agency which stops contracting for police and/or fire/EMS services from a Principal and requests to be Directly Served by Snohomish County 911 shall be approved by the Governing Board as a Principal per Section 14.d and shall not be subject to any latecomer fees in making this transition. SECTION 7. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES. a. Creation and Membership. Two Technical Advisory Committees shall be created to serve in an advisory capacity to the Governing Board and Executive Director. i. Police Technical Advisory Committee. The Police Technical Advisory Committee shall consist of the chief or his or her designee from each Principal and Subscriber police department or equivalent agency or operation Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. ii. Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee. The Fire/EMS Technical Advisory Committee shall consist of the chief or his or her designee from each Principal and Subscriber with a Fire/EMS department or equivalent agency or operation Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. b. Technical Advisory Committee Representatives. Persons serving on either Technical Advisory Committee shall serve without compensation from Snohomish County 911. However, Snohomish County 911 may pay for or reimburse Representatives and alternates for reasonable out-of-pocket costs related to service on the Technical Advisory Committees. 18 w a a J r o> 0 z Cn Packet Pg. 39 2.2.a C. Alternates. Each Representative serving on a Technical Advisory Committee may designate one alternate, confirmed in writing, to serve when such Representative is absent or unable to serve provided that such alternates must have operational responsibilities within their respective agencies. Written notice of the appointment of an alternate shall be provided to the Chair the applicable Technical Advisory Committee prior to the alternate serving in the absence of the Representative. d. Powers. Each Technical Advisory Committee shall meet individually as frequently as their members deem appropriate, but not less than twice each year, for the purpose of promoting interagency collaboration and cooperation, information sharing, w discussion and review of agency operating policy and such other matters as the Governing a Board may request. The Technical Advisory Committees shall provide advice, D information, and recommendations to the Governing Board and the Executive Director. r r e. Quorum. One -quarter of the Representatives of each Technical Advisory o Committee (or any alternates present and participating in place of a Representative) shall Cn constitute a quorum for meetings of such Committee. N f. Voting. All actions and recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committees shall be approved by majority vote of those present and voting. Each Representative shall have one vote. There will be no weighted voting, proxy voting, or mail -in voting. g. Officers. Each Technical Advisory Committee shall have two officers, a Chair and Vice -Chair. It will be the function of the Chair to preside at the meetings of his/her respective Technical Advisory Committee, and the Vice -Chair shall assume this role in absence of the Chair. The officers shall be annually elected by vote of the Committee Representatives. h. Staffing. The Technical Advisory Committees shall be staffed by the Executive Director, or his or her designee, and such additional agency staffing as the Executive Director may deem appropriate. i. Meetings. All meetings of each Technical Advisory Committee shall be open to the public if and to the extent required by chapter 42.30 RCW. Regular meetings shall be held pursuant to a schedule approved by the Technical Advisory Committee. Special meetings may be called by the Chair of the Technical Advisory Committee or a majority of the Representatives of the Technical Advisory Committee. Members of the Technical Advisory Committees may participate in meetings through the use of any means of communication by which all Representatives and members of the public participating in such meeting can hear each other during the meeting. Any Representatives participating 19 Packet Pg. 40 2.2.a in a meeting by such means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting for all purposes including, but not limited to, establishing a quorum. SECTION 8. ANNUAL AGENCY REPORT. a. Contents. The Executive Director shall prepare an Annual Agency Report no later than April of each year. The report shall include a description o£ i. Activities of Snohomish County 911 for the previous calendar year; ii. The proposed work program and significant events in the current 2 w calendar year; financial condition of Snohomish County 911; a iii. Results of Governing Board adopted performance benchmarks; and a J r r iv. The proposed budget policy for the upcoming year. o z Cn b. Availability. The Executive Director shall ensure that the Annual Agency Report is distributed to the Governing Board and Principals and made available the general public each year. SECTION 9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Governing Board shall be responsible for the appointment and termination of the Executive Director. An interim Executive Director may be appointed to serve in such capacity until a permanent Executive Director is appointed by the Governing Board. A Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board is required to appoint the Executive Director of Snohomish County 911. The Executive Director shall be responsible to the Governing Board and shall advise it from time to time on a proposed budget and other appropriate matters in order to fully implement the purposes of this Agreement. The Executive Director shall administer Snohomish County 911 in its day-to-day operations, including but not limited to: approving and overseeing the administration of all operating procedures and public records management procedures consistent with Governing Board policies; and appointing persons to fill other staff positions in the Snohomish County 911 and overseeing the evaluation and discipline, hiring and firing of employees, and administration of collective bargaining agreements and other personnel contracts consistent with Governing Board policies. 20 Packet Pg. 41 2.2.a Only the Governing Board shall be authorized to hire or retain legal counsel and independent accountants and auditors. Other consultants or legal counsel for specialized purposes within the Executive Director's signing authority as it may be defined by the Board from time to time may be designated in such manner as the Governing Board may determine subject to Sections 5 and 6. The Executive Director shall have experience in technical, financial and administrative fields and his or her appointment shall be on the basis of merit only. The Executive Director is an "at will" employee and may be terminated upon the Simple Majority Vote of the Governing Board. 0 w SECTION 10. PERSONNEL POLICY D a J The Executive Director shall, as necessary from time to time, submit to the Governing r r Board a proposed personnel policy for the Governing Board's approval, rejection or o modification. All modifications or revisions to such personnel policies must be approved Cn by the Governing Board if and to the extent required in such policies. a) SECTION 11. OPERATIONAL POLICY AND SYSTEM EVALUATION; RADIO SYSTEM OPERATIONS. a. Operational Effectiveness. The Executive Director shall actively consider and evaluate means and opportunities toward the enhancement of operational effectiveness of emergency services. The Executive Director shall present his or her recommendations to the Technical Advisory Committees and the Governing Board from time to time. b. Operational Standards for Radio S. sue. The Governing Board shall adopt operation and maintenance standards for the Radio System. The Technical Advisory Committees shall submit to the Governing Board recommendations regarding operation and maintenance standards for the Radio System. c. Radio System Use. Each Participating Agency shall use the Radio System exclusively for approved Radio System purposes and in strict accordance with all applicable federal law and regulations. Principals hereby agree, and Subscribers shall agree in their applicable contract to agree, to abide by all Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations concerning the use of shared radio facilities. d. Radio System Access Priorities. Principals shall have priority access to the Radio System. Upon approval by the Governing Board, access may be provided by contract to Subscribers in the following priority: 21 Packet Pg. 42 2.2.a i. Priori 1: public safety (police, fire and emergency medical services) Subscribers; Subscribers able to interact with control stations in public school districts and public hospitals within Snohomish County; and other public agencies served by compatible radio communication systems; ii. Priori2: other public agencies with emergency response duties; and iii. Priori 3: other entities, as determined by the Governing Board. Emergency Public Safety Radio System Replacement Project. Notwithstanding anything N in this Agreement to the contrary, no Participating Agency assumes the obligation to fund capital costs related to the design, development, construction or maintenance of the Radio System Replacement Project, and neither the full faith and credit or taxing power is pledged J by a Participating Agency for such purpose, except as such obligation may be agreed to r r and specifically set forth in a separate agreement between the Participating Agency and o Snohomish County. SECTION 12. BUDGET; ASSESSMENT FORMULA; Cn PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; DELINQUENCIES; RESERVE FUNDS. a, a. Budget Fiscal Year. The Snohomish County 911 budget fiscal year shall be either the calendar year, or two calendar years, as the Governing Board may determine. C. Budget Approval. The Executive Director shall present a proposed budget to the Governing Board by no later than August 1 preceding the next budget period and the Governing Board shall approve its budget by no later than September 25. Thereafter and in no event later than September 30, Participating Agencies shall be advised on the programs and objectives contained in the proposed budget, of any changes in the User Fee formula(e), and of the required financial participation for each Principal and Subscriber for the following year(s) based upon the proposed budget. Participation by each Principal and Subscriber is contingent upon subsequent legislative appropriation for the following fiscal year. Principals and Subscribers shall promptly notify Snohomish County 911 if it does not approve its budget allocation. Any Principal not approving its full budget allocation (Assessment and cost of any Additional Services it has agreed to purchase) shall be automatically converted to Subscriber status effective the first day of the budget year (whether biennial or annual) for which the Principal did not approve its budget allocation, and subject to penalty as described in Section 12. d. User Fee Formula. The User Fee formula applicable to Principals for Emergency Communications Services referred to as the "Assessment formula", shall be initially approved as set forth in Exhibit B to this Agreement. The Assessment formula(e) may be changed from time to time as part of the budget process, and any such changes shall be approved by Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board in accordance with Section 6.i. Additional Services require only Simple Majority Vote of the Governing 22 Packet Pg. 43 2.2.a Board to approve. The Assessment formula(e) for Principals may be different from the User Fee formula applicable to Subscribers. It is expressly contemplated that Participating Agencies may become subject to differential User Fee formulae (including differential Assessment formula(e)) over time based upon the benefit conferred to such agencies. e. Payment of Assessments. Assessments shall be payable not less frequently than quarterly on or before such dates as the Governing Board may determine. f. Delinquent Assessments. Snohomish County 911 shall, within seven (7) business days of the due date, send notice to any delinquent Principal and provide a 60-day cure period from the original due date of the payment. If such Assessments, are not paid in full within 60 (sixty) days of the original due date, then the Principal delinquent in D payment of Assessments shall upon such 60th day be deemed immediately converted to the status of a Subscriber as described in Section 14. In the event a Principal converted to r Subscriber status due to non-payment of fees shall not have paid in full all Assessments o owing by six (6) months after the original due date, then the Governing Board may Cn terminate services to such Subscriber, which termination shall not absolve the Subscriber N of its obligation to pay all Assessments past due, together with all accrued interest, CD calculated at 1.5% per month from the date the Assessment was originally due. o g. Terms of Subscriber Contracts. Snohomish County 911 may enter into contracts with Subscribers from time to time for the purpose of providing Emergency Communication Services and other services as provided herein. Subscriber contracts may provide for the same or different payment schedules and payment formulas as those which apply to Principals; provided that, a Subscriber which, at the time it determined to become a Subscriber, was qualified to become a Principal but elected not to, shall be subject to payment of a risk premium of not less than six percent of its annual User Fees, or such other greater amount as the Governing Board may determine. Revenues from such risk premium shall be placed in Snohomish County 911 reserves. Subscriber contracts shall provide that User Fees not paid when due by a Subscriber shall begin to accrue interest on the date the User Fee was originally due and shall continue until the User Fee is paid (together with all accrued interest) in full at the Federal Prime Rate plus 3%. Snohomish County 911 shall, within seven (7) business days of the due date, send notice to any delinquent Subscriber. In the event a Subscriber does not pay in full all User Fees plus accrued interest within six (6) months from the date of initial delinquency, the Governing Board may terminate services to such Subscriber. Any such termination shall not absolve the Subscriber of its obligation to pay any amounts owing to Snohomish County 911, including any accrued interest. h. Reserve Funds. The Governing Board shall establish capital and operating reserve funds or accounts at the times and in the amounts necessary to ensure funds are 23 Packet Pg. 44 2.2.a on hand to reasonably address planned and unforeseen capital and operating expenses and to minimize the need for large increases in Assessments and/or User Fees from year to year as a result of acquisition or replacement of capital assets or equipment, and to fund the timely replacement of aging technology, equipment and systems. SECTION 13. ISSUANCE OF DEBT. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5, Snohomish County 911 shall not have the power to issue obligations or to incur debt. However, it is anticipated that Snohomish County 911 may require capital funding from time to time to support facilities, technology and equipment needs. Bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may be issued from time to time by one or more Participating Agencies or by another issuer pursuant to a D separate agreement between one or more Participating Agencies and Snohomish County 911 in order to provide capital financing for Snohomish County 911 on terms as agreed r upon by the parties thereto. The security and sources of payment for any such debt will be o determined at the time of issuance, which may include User Fees and/or capital U) contributions from the Principals. Any User Fees and/or capital contributions for such N purposes shall be approved by Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board. Further, in the CD event that any Principal is obligated to make a capital contribution, such obligation shall N be subject to approval by its legislative authority. o To the extent that any bonds or other debt is issued on a tax-exempt basis under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Participating Agencies agree to not (1) make any use of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds or other debt that will cause the bonds or other debt to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of the Code, or (2) act or fail to act in a manner that will cause the bonds or other debt to be considered obligations not described in Section 103(a) of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted to amend or otherwise modify any terms or conditions of a separate agreement between a Participating Agency and Snohomish County (or other Participating Agency or Agencies) with respect to capital contributions, guarantees or the repayment of debt. SECTION 14. CONVERSION OF STATUS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES; ADDITION OF NEW PRINCIPALS OR SUBSCRIBERS; PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO PRINCIPALS. a. As described in Sections 12.c and 12.f hereof, a Principal may be converted to Subscriber status for failure to approve its share of the budget or for nonpayment or delinquency in payment of User Fees. On the date of such conversion, said former Principal shall: 24 Packet Pg. 45 2.2.a lose its right to participate in a caucus for selecting a voting Governing Board member; ii. lose its right to receive a share of Snohomish County 911 assets upon dissolution of Snohomish County 911; iii. become subject to payment of User Fees in accordance with the then applicable User Fee formula for Subscribers; and iv. be bound by the terms of the applicable Subscriber service contract(s). The conversion of a Principal to Subscriber shall not discharge or relieve any Principal of its outstanding obligations to Snohomish County 911. b. A Principal may alternately elect to convert to Subscriber status effective the first day of the next budget period (whether Snohomish County 911 is operating under an annual or biennial budget) by giving notice of its intent to the Governing Board not less than nine (9) months in advance of such effective date. Such conversion shall be effective as proposed without further action of the Governing Board, barring any basis for terminating the Principal and action thereon by the Governing Board. C. A governmental entity otherwise meeting the qualifications of a Principal in Section 3 hereof may be admitted as a Principal of Snohomish County 911 upon Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board as required under Section 6.j. Similarly, a Subscriber may apply to the Governing Board to be converted to Principal status. As a condition of becoming a Principal, whether by conversion or new admission, the Governing Board may require payment or other contributions or actions by the new Principal as the Governing Board may deem appropriate, and may set such start date for service as it deems appropriate, it being the intention of this provision that the addition of new Principals shall not cause the then -current Participants to incur additional cost. Upon such conversion or new admission, such new Principal shall execute this Agreement or agree in writing to the term of this Agreement in its capacity as Principal and shall thereafter be subject to all provisions of this Agreement applicable to Principals. d. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, an Associate Agency meeting the qualifications of a Principal may become a Principal effective the first day of the next budget year, without making any latecomer payment or contribution, upon giving notice of its intent to the Governing Board not less than nine (9) months in advance of such effective date. Such conversion shall be become effective on such date without further action of the Governing Board. 25 a� a a J r r Q1 0 z Cn Packet Pg. 46 2.2.a e. The determination of whether to accept new Subscribers shall be made by the Governing Board in a manner similar, and subject to such terms and conditions, as that for accepting new Principals, it being the intention that the addition of new Subscribers shall not cause pre-existing Participating Agencies to incur additional cost. f. A Principal wishing to receive service from Snohomish County 911 for an operating department in addition to a department already served by Snohomish County 911 may make application to the Governing Board in the same manner as, and be subject to such conditions and approvals as the Governing Board may deem appropriate for, an entity (other than an Associate Agency) seeking admission as a new Principal. SECTION 15. RETAINED POWERS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES. Each Participating Agency shall retain the responsibility and authority for its operational departments and for such equipment and services as are required at its place of operation to interconnect to Snohomish County 911's operations. Interconnecting equipment and services necessary to the provision of authorized Snohomish County 911 services may be funded through Snohomish County 911's budget and operational programs. SECTION 16. INVENTORY AND PROPERTY. Equipment, vehicles and furnishings for Snohomish County 911's operation shall be acquired as provided by law. If any Participating Agency provides equipment or furnishings for Snohomish County 911's use, title to the same shall rest with the respective local entity unless that equipment or furnishing is acquired by Snohomish County 911. The Executive Director shall maintain and bi-annually update an inventory of equipment and furnishings owned by, leased or temporarily assigned to Snohomish County 911, and the values thereof. In event of dissolution or termination of Snohomish County 911, assigned or loaned items shall be returned to the lending entity and all other items or funds derived from the sale thereof shall be distributed to Principals as described in Section 20. SECTION 17. WITHDRAWAL BY OR TERMINATION OF PRINCIPAL. a. Any Principal may withdraw its membership and terminate its participation in this Agreement by providing written notice and serving that notice on the Governing Board on or before June 30 in any year. After providing appropriate notice as provided in this Section, that Principal's membership withdrawal shall become effective on the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the notice is given. A Principal that has given notice of its intent to terminate must meet with the Executive Director or his or her designee to develop a departure plan. The departure plan is intended to ensure an orderly separation of the Principal from New Agency and ensure minimal disruption in 911 Calls response for the public. The departure plan may include the transfer of funds and equipment 26 Packet Pg. 47 2.2.a or other assets and must be approved by Simple Majority Vote of the Board. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Principals shall be prohibited from withdrawing their membership and terminating their participation in this Agreement during the Initial Term; provided, a Principal may give appropriate notice of its intent to withdraw pursuant to this Section during the Initial Term, and in such event that Principal's membership withdrawal shall become effective on the last day of the calendar year that coincides with the end of the Initial Term. b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Principal may be terminated at any time by action of the Governing Board for delinquencies of at least six (6) months in payment of Assessments and interest per Section 121 C. Time is of the essence in giving notice of termination and/or withdrawal. d. A terminating and/or withdrawing Principal is deemed to forfeit any and all rights it may have to Snohomish County 911's personal or real property, or any other ownership in Snohomish County 911, unless otherwise provided by the Governing Board; provided further that this forfeit of rights shall not apply to personal property on loan to Snohomish County 911 from the terminating or withdrawing Principal. e. The termination and/or withdrawal of a Principal shall not discharge or relieve any Principal of its outstanding obligations to Snohomish County 911. f. A Governing Board Member representing a Principal that (i) has given notice of withdrawal, or (ii) has been terminated by vote of the Governing Board which termination is effective at a future date, shall be authorized to cast votes at the Governing Board only on budgets items to be implemented prior to the withdrawal or termination date. SECTION 18. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT. The following terms of this Agreement may only be amended in writing after receipt of the approval of the legislative authorities of all Principals: a. Expansion of the scope of services provided by the Snohomish County 911 beyond the scope of Section 4. b. The composition of the Governing Board and terms of office as provided in Sections 6.a and 6.d. C. Voting rights of Governing Board Members. d. Powers of the Governing Board. 27 Packet Pg. 48 2.2.a e. Hold harmless and indemnification requirements. f. Provisions regarding duration, termination or withdrawal. g. The conditions of this Section. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that provisions in this Agreement that are not specifically identified in (a) through (g) above reflect the Principals' direction as to the initial operational and administrative policies and procedures to be implemented by the Governing Board. With the exception of the foregoing items that require affirmative N approval of the legislative authorities of all Principals, the parties to this Agreement authorize the Governing Board to modify this Agreement from time to time in order to carry out the corporate purposes of Snohomish County 911. Any such modification shall J be in writing and executed by the President of the Governing Board after providing not less r r than thirty (30) days' advance written notice to all Principals of such proposed o modification, and upon approval of a Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board. U) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require legislative authority consent for the addition of a new Principal, conversion of an Associate Agency to a Principal, or agreement to serve an additional Subscriber. SECTION 19. MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR SALE OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS. Approval of the merger or consolidation of Snohomish County 911 with another entity, or the sale of all or substantially all assets of Snohomish County 911, shall require a Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board. SECTION 20. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT; DISSOLUTION. a. Generally. This Agreement may be terminated upon the approval of a Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board. The termination shall be by direction of the Governing Board to wind up business by a date specified by the Governing Board, which date shall be at least one (1) year following the date of the vote to terminate. Upon the final termination date, this Agreement shall be fully terminated. b. Distribution of Property on Termination of Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, all property acquired during the life of this Agreement remaining in ownership of Snohomish County 911 shall be disposed of in the following manner: i. Real or Personal Property. All real or personal property purchased pursuant to this Agreement and all unexpended funds or reserve funds, net of all outstanding Snohomish County 911 liabilities, shall be distributed to those Packet Pg. 49 2.2.a Principals still participating in the Snohomish County 911 on the day prior to the termination date and shall be apportioned between Principals based on the ratio that the average of each Principals' contributions to the operating budget over the preceding five (5) years bears to the total of all then remaining Principals' User Fees paid during such five-year period. The Governing Board shall have the discretion to allocate the real or personal property and funds as it deems appropriate, and the apportionment, determined consistent with the preceding sentence, need not be exact. ii. Loaned Property. In the event of dissolution or termination of the w Snohomish County 911, assigned or loaned assets shall be returned to the lending a entity. D a J r iii. Allocation of Liabilities. In the event outstanding liabilities of the a, Snohomish County 911 exceed the value of personal and real property and funds z on hand, all Principals shall contribute to retirement of those liabilities in the same rn manner as which they would share in the distribution of properties and funds. le C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement may not be terminated if to do so would abrogate or otherwise impair any outstanding obligations of the Snohomish County 911, unless provision is made for those obligations. SECTION 21. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. a. Whenever any dispute arises between a Principal or the Principals or between the Principals and the Snohomish County 911 (referred to collectively in this Section as the "parties") under this Agreement which is not resolved by routine meetings or communications, the parties agree to seek resolution of such dispute by the process described in this Section, which shall also be binding on Subscribers. b. The parties shall seek in good faith to resolve any such dispute or concern by meeting, as soon as feasible. The meeting shall include the President of the Governing Board, the Executive Director, and a representative(s) of the Principal(s), if a Principal(s) is involved in the dispute, and/or a person designated by the Subscriber(s), if a Subscriber(s) is involved in the dispute. C. If the parties do not come to an agreement on the dispute or concern, any party may request mediation through a process to be mutually agreed to in good faith between the parties within 30 days, which may include binding or nonbinding decisions or recommendations (whichever is mutually agreed to). The mediator(s) shall be mutually agreed upon and shall be skilled in the legal and business aspects of the subject matter of 29 Packet Pg. 50 2.2.a this Agreement. The parties shall share equally the costs of mediation and assume their own costs. SECTION 22. INSURANCE. The Governing Board, Executive Director, and Technical Advisory Committees shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to minimize the liability of the Participating Agencies, including but not limited to the utilization of sound business practice. The Governing Board shall determine which, if any, insurance policies or self-insurance programs for governmental entities authorized in the State of Washington may be 0 w reasonably and practicably acquired to cover liability exposures and other potential losses a arising from the operations of the Snohomish County 911 and the activities of the parties D pursuant to this Agreement (which may include Directors and Officers, Commercial General Liability, Auto, Workers' Compensation, Stop Gap/Employer's Liability, errors and omissions, crime/ fidelity insurance, CyberRisk, property damage or loss), and shall 0 z direct the acquisition of same. U) SECTION 23. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS. a. Each Principal shall defend, indemnify and hold other Principals, their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of that Principal's negligent acts or omissions in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries or damages are caused solely by the acts of a Principal; provided, that if any such Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of more than one Principal, then the indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only to the extent of its negligence. b. Each Principal shall defend, indemnify and hold the Snohomish County 911 and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of that Principal's negligent acts or omissions in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries and damages are caused solely by the acts of the Snohomish County 911; provided, that if any such Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of Snohomish County 911 and Principal, then the indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only to the extent of its negligence. C. As provided in its Articles, the Snohomish County 911 shall defend, indemnify and hold each Principal its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of the Snohomish County 91l's acts or omissions in connection with the 30 Packet Pg. 51 2.2.a performance of its obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the injuries and damages are caused solely by the acts of any Principal;; provided, that if any such Claim is based on the concurrent negligence of Snohomish County 911 and a Principal, then the indemnifying party's obligation hereunder applies only to the extent of its negligence. d. The Snohomish County 911 will hold harmless, indemnify and defend its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all legal liability, claims or lawsuits of any kind for injuries, damages, losses of any kind occurring to another, including attorney fees, which may arise out of the good faith performance of their duties to the Snohomish County 911 and performed in the scope of their employment or service w to the Snohomish County 911, except to the extent the injuries, losses and/or damages are a caused by the intentional and knowing wrongful acts of any of the Snohomish County D a 911's officers, officials, employees or volunteers. J r r Q1 e. Subscribers shall be required to agree to indemnify and hold harmless each z m Principal and the Snohomish County 911, their officers, officials, employees and rn volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney c fees, arising out of Subscriber's negligent acts or omissions in connection with the receipt N 0 of services from Snohomish County 911. To such degree as the Governing Board N determines to be reasonable, appropriate, and consistent with applicable law and to be in the best interests of Snohomish County 911, Snohomish County 911 may also indemnify and hold harmless Subscribers. f. In the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of a party hereto and the Snohomish County 911, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the party's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the parry's negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided in this Section constitutes the parry's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance Title 51 RCW, solely for the purpose of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. g. Each parry shall give the other parties proper notice as provided herein of any claim or suit coming within the purview of these indemnities. Termination of this Agreement, a Principal's withdrawal from the Snohomish County 911, or a Principal's conversion to Subscriber status (collectively for purposes of this subparagraph "Termination"), shall not affect the continuing obligations of each of the parties as indemnitors hereunder with respect to those indemnities and which shall have occurred prior to such Termination. 31 Packet Pg. 52 2.2.a SECTION 24. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION. The Snohomish County 911 shall cooperate with local, state and federal governmental agencies in order to maximize the utilization of any grant funds for equipment and operations and to enhance the effectiveness of the Snohomish County 911's operations and minimize costs of service delivery. SECTION 25. NOTICE. Notices required to be given to Snohomish County 911 under the terms of this Agreement N shall be directed to the following unless all Principals are otherwise notified in writing: a President of the Governing Board and Executive Director, Snohomish County 911 a c/o Snohomish County 911 J r 1121 S.E. Everett Mall Way, Suite 200 0 Everett, WA 98208 Z Notices to Principals, Subscribers, Associate Agencies, Governing Board Members or Representatives required hereunder may be given by mail, overnight delivery, facsimile or email, or personal delivery. Each Principal shall provide the President of the Governing Board written notice of the address for providing notice to said Principal. Any Principal wishing to change its mail or email address shall promptly notify the President of the Governing Board. Notice or other written communication shall be deemed to be delivered at the time when the same is postmarked in the mail or overnight delivery services, sent by facsimile or email (with confirmation of transmission), or received by personal delivery. SECTION 26. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. During the term of this Agreement, the parties hereto agree to comply with all federal, State, and local laws as necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreement. Further, to the extent that any Emergency Communication Services and/or Additional Services involve the retention, security, confidentiality or other handling of certain "protected" health information under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") and its implementing regulations thereunder by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other applicable laws including chapter 70.02 RCW, the Washington Uniform Health Care Information Act, as amended, the parties agree to comply with such laws and execute documents as necessary to implement the requirements under such laws. 32 Packet Pg. 53 2.2.a SECTION 27. VENUE. The venue for any action related to this Agreement shall be in the Superior Court in and for Snohomish County, Washington at Everett, Washington, or if applicable, in Federal District Court, Western District of Washington. SECTION 28. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. There are no third -party beneficiaries to this Agreement. No person or entity other than a party to this Agreement shall have any rights hereunder or any authority to enforce its provisions, and any such rights or enforcement must be consistent with and subject to the terms of this Agreement. In addition to the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is intended to create a special relationship or other basis for third party liability. SECTION 29. SEVERABILITY. The invalidity or any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement. SECTION 30. RATIFICATION. All prior acts taken by the Principals and Snohomish County 911 consistent with this Agreement are hereby ratified and confirmed. SECTION 31. EXECUTION, COUNTERPARTS, AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The Original Agreement was executed on behalf of each Principal by its duly authorized representative following approval of the Original Agreement by motion, resolution or ordinance of its legislative authority. Pursuant to the terms of the Original Agreement and except for certain amendments as provided in Section 18 of the Original Agreement, the Original Agreement may be amended from time to time by Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board of Snohomish County 911 without further approval of legislative authorities of the Principals. Pursuant to Section 4, Section 6.j and Section 18 of the Original Agreement, after giving 30 days' notice to each Principal as required by Section 18 of the Original Agreement, the Governing Board of Snohomish County 911, by Supermajority Vote of its Principals, authorized the amendment and restatement of the Original Agreement by the execution and delivery of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed adopted and effective as ofApril 'vvvv yy, June 20, 2024, and as of such date, this Agreement shall control the operations and governance 33 Packet Pg. 54 2.2.a of Snohomish County 911. This Agreement shall be filed and/or posted as required by chapter 39.34 RCW. This Agreement shall be executed by the President of the Governing Board, and attested to by the Secretary of the Governing Board. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement shall be effective as of the date set forth above. Snohomish County 911 w R a a J r r By: p Jon Nehring Cn Board President M Attest: By: Terry Peterson Board Secretary Approved as to Form: By: Attorney for Snohomish County 911 34 Packet Pg. 55 2.2.a EXHIBIT A Process for Selecting Governing Board Members and Alternates QvvcriimeavzcrcrI-vrcnivcrsshall -vcscre ccccrccssvrniics prccccrcccmciivfie -iccccr- than arsi*cy 60) d-,Ys follawinj4 the ratifieatio f,.ha s t Exhibit n thfo,, h the r s �� below. initial tefms for- Board Meffiber-s shall f+tn thr-ough 2026 an eginning b i 202229M, Governing Board Members are selected every two (2) years in April, through the process described below. If not defined in this Exhibit A, capitalized terms have the meaning stated in the Agreement. As used in this Exhibit A: • Population Served means the residential population of all territory Directly Served by a Principal Police Agency or Fire Agency, according to the most recent annual report issued by the State Office of Financial Management each year determining the population of each jurisdiction. • Administration and Technology Cost Center means all costs allocated to this cost center that are not otherwise attributed to another cost center as defined in Exhibit B. Step 1. Police Agencies are divided into four (4) caucuses a. Rank each Police Agency by the pro rata share of the Administration and Technology Cost Center for each Police A2ency from smallest to largest, provided, however, that to avoid double counting, Population Served shall be based on the population for which the Police Agency has general policing responsibilities; contracts for special services (such as bomb squad or SWAT responses only) are not included in the calculation of Population Served. b. Snohomish County shall be its own caucus (until and unless it is no longer the largest Police Agency in terms of Population Serweapro rata share of the Administration and Technology Cost Center, in which case all four caucuses shall be determined as per Subsection c below). c. The remaining Police Agencies shall be divided into three roughly equal caucuses based on Popula4ion Sen,e pro rata share of the Administration and Technology Cost Center, starting from the smallest Police Agency and working up to agencies serving more population. In deciding where to divide caucuses, the following rules shall apply: M 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 56 2.2.a i. —No Police Agency shall be divided into two caucuses. ii. Caucuses with the smallest agencies (the two caucuses with three Governing Board Member seats, referred to as Small and Medium Police Agencies on the Police Agencies Table below) shall be sized by rounding up (exceeding the pepula4ien tafgetpKQ-rata share tar et to the extent necessary to completely include the get pepu}atienpro rata share target and not divide any Police Agency between caucuses), and the larger Police Agency caucus (two Governing Board Member seats, referred to as Next Largest Police Agencies in the Police Agencies Table below) shall be rounded down. Step 2. Fire Agencies are divided into three (3) caucuses a. Rank each Fire Agency by Population Served, from the smallest to the largest, provided, however, that to avoid double counting, Population Served shall be based on fire suppression responsibility; contracts for limited services (such as BLS/ALS response/transport) are not included in the calculation of Population Served. b. Divide the Fire Agencies into three (3) caucuses based on whether they are small, medium or large agency, defined as follows: i. A Large Fire Agency is defined as an agency serving 14% or more of the total Population Served by all Fire Agencies. ii. A Medium Fire Agency is defined as an agency serving more than 3% and less than 14% of the total Population Served by all Fire Agencies. iii. A Small Fire Agencies is defined as an agency serving 3% or less of the total Population Served by all Fire Agencies. Step 3. Each Caucus selects Board Members a. In April, designated representatives from each Principal in each Police Agency caucus and each Fire Agency caucus shall meet together and select Governing Board Members to represent them on the Governing Board for the next two- year term. Caucuses may determine their own rules for nominating and selecting Governing Board Members, provided that the following rules shall apply: i. Representatives to the caucus shall be designated by the legislative body of the Principal they represent (or by such other person as local codes may require). Designated representatives must be qualified to serve as a Governing Board Member. A-2 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 57 2.2.a ii. An individual need not attend the caucus in order to be selected as a Governing Board Member, so long as the person otherwise meet the qualifications of a Governing Board Member. iii. Each Principal within a caucus shall have an equal vote in selecting each Governing Board Member. iv. Any Principal who has designated more than one representative to the caucus, and is unable to unanimously decide where to place their vote, at the time the vote is called, shall forfeit their vote. V. Voting by proxy will not be allowed. vi. No Principal may have an elected official or staff member hold more than one (1) Governing Board seat in a single caucus unless there are more seats than Principals in the caucus. vii. The Secretary shall record the votes of the caucus, Eae � a ' J submit awritten statement to the Seer-etar-y f Snohomish CourAy 911, T signed by not loss thafl half of theeatietts'tati es »�.,t4ie;,.,., i � r 0 0 0�� in the meeting, --confirming the individuals to whom the caucus's z Board seats are to be allocated for the next term of office. This record w shall be included in the next regularly scheduled board meeting le CD packet. N Eb.The number of Governing Board Members to be selected by each caucus shall be as follows: Police Agencies (10 Board Members Caucus 1: Largest Agencies (Currently 2 Governing Board Members, one of Snohomish County is the only member) which must be the County Sheriff or an assistant or deputy sheriff directly reporting to the Sheriff — unless or until the County is no longer the Largest Policy Agency (in terms of Population Served), in which case the two board members shall be selected as per Caucus 2. A-3 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 58 2.2.a Caucus 2: Next Largest Police Agencies 2 Governing Board Members, of which one must be operational staff and one must be an elected official Caucus 3: Medium Police Agencies 3 Governing Board Members, of which one must be an operational staff and one must be an elected official Caucus 4: Small Police Agencies 3 Governing Board Members, of which one must be an operational staff and one of must be an elected official Fire Agencies (5 Board Members) Caucus 1: Large Fire/EMS Agencies 3 Governing Board Members Caucus 2: Medium Fire/EMS Agencies 1 Governing Board Member Caucus 3: Small Fire/EMS agencies 1 Governing Board Member Step 4. Each Caucus Selects a Slate of Designated Alternates, in Priority Order. a. Each caucus shall select a slate of designated alternates in a number equal to the number of Governing Board seats allocated to that caucus. b. Each caucus shall prioritize its alternates to determine the order in which the alternates are called upon to participate at a Governing Board meeting in the event of an absence of any Governing Board member representing the caucus. Caucuses may determine their own rules for nominating and selecting Board Alternates, provided that the rules set forth in Step 3.a for selecting of Board Members shall apply. Vacancies Any vacancies shall be promptly filled by the appointing caucus, which shall meet either in person or telephonically to select a replacement Board Member and/or Alternate to serve A-4 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 59 2.2.a the remainder of the vacant position's unexpired term. Such selection process shall be subject to the rules outlined in Step 3. A-5 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 60 2.2.a EXHIBIT B Principal Assessment Formula Assessments are calculated and charged separately for each Emergency Communications Service provided for each Principal that has elected to receive such service. A Principal that has elected to receive both Police and Fire/EMS Emergency Communications Services will pay one Assessment for service to its Police agency and one Assessment for service to its Fire/EMS agency. A Principal that has elected to receive only police or Fire/EMS Emergency Communications Services from Snohomish County 911 only pays an Assessment for the service so received. Capitalized terms used in Exhibit B not defined in this Exhibit B have the meaning set forth in the body of the Interlocal Agreement. Description of the formula to derive Assessments for individual Principals. Step 1: Divide the Net Adopted Budget into four cost pools: • Administration ;and Technology, and Wireless T-eehnology • Call Takers • Police Dispatch • Fire Dispatch The costs allocable to each cost pool are further defined below (see "Definitions") Step 2: Apply Revenues to cost pools according to the following guidelines: • E-911 Tax Revenues will first be applied to offset all costs associated with the Call Takers cost pool. Any E-911 Tax Revenues over and above the amount necessary to fund all costs in the Call Takers cost pool will be applied to fund permissible costs for such revenues within the Administration, Technology, and Wireless Technology cost pool. • Emergency Communications and Facility Tax Revenues will be applied to fund permissible costs for such revenues within the Administration, Technology, and Wireless Technology cost pool. Revenues that exceed the Administration, Technology, and Wireless Technology cost pool will be applied to member assessments using the formula assigned to this cost pool. • The portion of Subscriber Contract revenues attributable to all Emergency Communications Services except revenues attributable to the Wireless Technology cost pool will be applied to the Police Dispatch and/or Fire Dispatch cost pool, based on the services billed to the Subscriber. For example, revenues from a Subscriber contract for Emergency Communications Services with the Stillaguamish Tribe to service its Police Agency will be applied to reduce the size of the Police Dispatch cost pool, except for any increment of such revenue charged for Wireless Technology cost pool items. ME 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 61 2.2.a • The portion of any Subscriber Contract revenues attributable to Radio System services will be applied to the Administration, Technology, and Wireless Technology cost pool, including but not limited to any revenues attributable to cell tower leases and other non -Assessment revenue attributable to the Radio System. • Additional Services revenues will be applied to the Administration and Technology, Police Dispatch, Fire Dispatch, and/or Wireless Technology cost pool, based upon where the costs of those services are allocated. Step 3: Divide the Administration and Technology, Call Taker, Police Dispatch and Fire Dispatch cost pools between Police Agencies and Fire Agencies: • Amounts in the Administration and Technology cost pool will be divided based on the ratio of dispatch workstations assigned to each service (initially, 8 police dispatch stations and 5 fire stations) • Police 62% • Fire 38% If the Board approves deployment of an additional dispatch work station to serve Police or Fire Agencies, this ratio will automatically change (the change is not considered a formula change requiring Governing Board approval). • Amounts in the Call Taker cost pool will be divided based on a ratio that reflects an assessment of actual time spent by call takers processing each type of call: • Police 75% • Fire 25% A change in this ratio requires Supermajority Vote of the Governing Board. • Calculate a Cost per Console by dividing total Police Dispatch and Fire Dispatch Costs by the total number of dispatch stations. • Amounts in the Police Dispatch cost pool are allocated to Police Agencies and are further separated out on a Cost -per -Console basis as between Shared Dispatch Station costs and Dedicated Dispatch Station costs. (In 2017, of the 8 Initial Police Dispatch stations, 5 were shared and 3 were dedicated1 to Marysville Police, and 2 to Everett Police). • Amounts in the Fire Dispatch cost pool are allocated to Fire Agencies and are further separated out on a Cost -per -Console basis as between Shared Dispatch Station costs and Dedicated Dispatch Station costs (In 2017, there were 5 Shared Dispatch Stations in the Fire Dispatch cost pool and no Dedicated Dispatch Stations). C w R a a J r r Q1 0 z Cn 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 62 2.2.a Step 4: Allocate costs to individual Principals, calculating Fire and Police Agency assessments separately as follows: • Police Agency Principal Assessments: 1. Calculate the sum of costs allocated to all Police Agencies in the Administration and Technology Cost pool plus the Call Taker cost pool, and subtract Police Agency Subscriber contract revenues. Allocate the resulting total amount between all Police Agency Principals based on the Shared Cost Allocation Calculation. The total Police Agency Principal Assessment for any individual Principal is this amount plus the individual dispatch cost allocation derived from either item 2 or 3 below as applicable to the individual Principal: 2. For Principal Police Agencies assigned to Shared Police Dispatch stations: Each such Principal is allocated a shared of all Shared Police Dispatch Station costs based on the Shared Cost Allocation Calculation. 3. For Principal Police Agencies with Dedicated Police Dispatch stations: Each such Principal is allocated a cost equivalent to the Cost per Console multiplied by the number of dedicated Police Dispatch stations for which they have contracted. • Fire Agency Principal Assessments: 1. Calculate the sum of costs allocated to all Fire Agencies in the Administration and Technology Cost pool plus the Call Taker cost pool, and subtract Fire Agency Subscriber contract revenues. Allocate the resulting total amount between all Fire Agency Principals based on the Shared Cost Allocation Calculation. The total Fire Agency Principal Assessment for any individual Principal is this amount plus the individual dispatch cost allocation derived from either item 2 or 3 below as applicable to the individual Principal. 2. For Principal Fire Agencies assigned to Shared Fire Dispatch stations: Each such Principal is allocated a shared of all Shared Fire Dispatch Station costs based on the Shared Cost Allocation Calculation. 3. For Principal Fire Agencies with Dedicated Fire Dispatch stations: Each such Principal is allocated a cost equivalent to the Cost per Console multiplied by the number of dedicated Fire Dispatch stations for which they have contracted. w a a J r r o� 0 z Cn 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 63 2.2.a • Shared Cost Allocation Calculation: Take the total sum to be allocated and divide it up based on three different factors: 1. 54% of total costs are allocated based on the percentage share of a Principal's Calls for Service as compared to total Calls for Service of all such agencies (police or fire —including Principals and Subscribers). Calls for Service shall be calculated as an annual average based on the most recent 8 calendar quarters (see definition of Call Calculation Period). 2. 23% of costs are allocated based on the percentage share of a Principal's Assessed Value as compared to the total Assessed Value of all such agencies (police or fire, Principals and Subscribers). 3. 23% of costs are allocated based on the percentage share of a Principal's Population Served as compared to the total Population of all such agencies (police or fire, Principals and Subscribers). Principals who were "SERS Phase II" agencies and have a contract with Snohomish County whereby the Principals remit operations and maintenance expenses for SERS to the County to be passed through to SERS will continue to pay operation and maintenance expense of the Radio System under such existing agreements until such agreements are modified to permit direct payment of these charges, or such until such agreements expire, whichever is first. DEFINITIONS Fire Agency or Fire Agencies: unless expressly noted otherwise, in this Exhibit these terms include both Principals and Subscribers Directly Providing fire and medical services that are Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. Police Agency or Police Agencies: unless expressly noted otherwise, in this Exhibit these terms include both Principals and Subscribers Directly Providing police services that are Directly Served by Snohomish County 911. Cost -Per -Console Total labor costs to staff all police and fire dispatch consoles divided by the number of consoles. Net Adopted Budget means the budget approved by the Governing Board after action by all individual Principals, applicable in the time period for which the Assessment is payable, less Other Revenues. Other Revenues mean revenues received by Snohomish County 911 from sources other than User Fees, E-911 tax revenues and Additional Services, including without limitation Associate Agency fees, other miscellaneous revenues, grants, or awards that may be available from time to time to offset the operating and capital costs of Snohomish County 911. a� a a J r r o� 0 z Cn 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 64 2.2.a Administration and Technology, Costs include all costs associated with providing the supervision, management, facilities costs, insurance, reserve contributions, etc., of running the public safety dispatch center and technologies including wireless technologies, and all other expenditures in the Net Adopted Budget not included in the definition of Call Taker Costs and Dispatch Costs. Call Taker Costs include all labor costs associated with the prescribed number of operational staff assigned to staff the call taking function. Police Dispatch Costs include all labor costs associated with the prescribed number of operational staff assigned to all dispatch workstations designated for serving Police Agencies. Fire Dispatch Costs include all labor costs associated with the prescribed number of operational staff assigned to all dispatch workstations designated for serving Fire Agencies. Shared Dispatch Stations are dispatch stations that not dedicated by agreement (as opposed to workload allocation) to serve a single Principal or Subscriber. Dedicated Dispatch Stations are dispatch stations that are dedicated by agreement to serve a single Principal or Subscriber. Labor Costs are direct costs of salary and benefits. E-911 tax revenues mean revenues received by Snohomish County 911 from Snohomish County pursuant to State law. Calls for Service are defined on Appendix B-1, provided that until Snohomish County 911 has been in operation for more than three years, the calculation of the number of Calls for Service shall be determined in whole or in part (to the extent necessary to determine the two-year average number of calls for service) based on the number of Calls for Service by each Charged Operation as reported by the records of the dispatch agency previously serving each Charged Operation, and consistent with the definition of Calls for Service in Appendix B-1. Charged Operation refers to an individual Principal's fire/EMS agency/operation, being charged under the Assessment formula. The Call Calculation Period is defined as the first calendar quarter of the preceding budget year, and the 7 calendar quarters preceding that. (For example, in 2019, the Call Calculation Period be the first quarter of 2018, plus the preceding 7 calendar quarters —all of 2017, and the last three quarters of 2016). Population Served has the meaning set forth in Exhibit A. 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 65 2.2.a Assessed Value is the Assessed Value of taxable real property in an individual Principal or Subscriber's or Snohomish County 911 Service Territory for the Charged Operation (as applicable) for the most recently available tax year, as published by the State Office of Financial Management or Snohomish County Assessor. "Service Area" means the geographic area of all territory Directly Served by a Principal Police Agency or Fire Agency, with the County's Service Area excluding incorporated areas that are Directly Served by another Police Agency. i 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 66 2.2.a Appendix B-1 Definition of "Calls for Service" The purpose of this Exhibit is to define Calls for Service for purposes of billing/funding calculations. Snohomish County 911 will bill each Principal based on the User Fee formula, which incorporates consideration of Calls for Service as defined in this Exhibit. Section 1. Call for Service Defined: Snohomish County 911 defines a Call for Service for workload analysis and User Fee calculation as any request for service or unit initiated activity resulting in creation of a Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) incident that requires oversight by or interaction with Snohomish County 911 personnel, with the exception of the following: J r a. Any mutual aid incident where another Snohomish County 911 Principal within o the same classification (police/fire/medic) is dispatched as the primary responding z agency. For example, a police department that responds into another police Cn o) department's jurisdiction to provide assistance does not constitute a Call for Service N charged to the mutual aid responder. However, an incident involving both police N and fire/EMS would result in a Call for Service for both classifications. Similarly, CD N any mutual aid request dispatched to a location outside the Snohomish County 911 0 service area shall not constitute a Call for Service. b. Any incident that is a duplicate of another Call for Service, or associated with another Call for Service. For example, multiple calls about a single brush fire incident will result in only one Call for Service for the fire/EMS responder. C. Any incident that is cancelled by Snohomish County 911 personnel due to an error or similar internal reasons. This does not include "cleared incidents ", which are incidents that are cancelled when the requesting party calls back to cancel the response after the incident has been entered into CAD. d. Any informational broadcast including but not limited to CAD entries type codes of NOTICE, NOTICEP & INFO. Any informational incident used for tracking non police or Fire/EMS activity created by dispatchers solely for the purpose of assisting the dispatcher in tracking such activity, for example, utility call -outs. Section 2: Assignment of CFS: As a general rule, CAD incidents are assigned to a Principal when the incident occurs within its authorized dispatch area (geo-verified location) and service discipline (Police/Fire) with the following exceptions: a. Transit, Fire Marshall, Narcotics Task Force: these incidents are assigned to the responsible countywide agency regardless of location. B-1-1 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 67 2.2.a b. Traffic Stops: assigned to the initiating agency. c. Non-geo verified incidents, in County: assigned to initiating agency. If there are significant anomalies in the manner calls have been measured by SNOCOM and SNOPAC, those anomalies shall be adjusted in a manner determined reasonable by the Governing Board (Supermajority Vote item) in order to develop a fair means for determining the number of calls across all agencies. N d r Q Q J 0 Z CO B-1-2 10156 99999 hg108542r9 Packet Pg. 68 2.2.a EXHIBIT C Principals and Associate Agencies of Snohomish County 911 PRINCIPALS: SNOHOMISH COUNTY CITY OF ARLINGTON CITY OF BRIER CITY OF EDMONDS CITY OF EVERETT CITY OF LAKE STEVENS CITY OF LYNNWOOD CITY OF MARYSVILLE CITY OF MILL CREEK J CITY OF MONROE r CITY OF MOUNTLAKE TERRACE o, CITY OF MUKILTEO z CITY OF WOODWAY Cn MARYSVILLE FIRE DISTRICT N NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY SNOHOMISH REGIONAL FIRE AND RESCUE c SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.4 = SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 15 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 w 0 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 17 N SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 19 a, SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 21 v SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 22 v SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 23 Q J SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 24 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 25 0 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 26 N SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 27 SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 28 a F-1 Packet Pg. 69 2.2.a ASSOCIATE AGENCIES: CITY OF DARRINGTON CITY OF GOLD BAR CITY OF GRANITE FALLS CITY OF SNOHOMISH CITY OF STANWOOD CITY OF SULTAN F-2 Packet Pg. 70 2.3 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 2024 wage corrections for Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson Department: Human Resources Preparer: Jessica Neill Neill Hoyson Background/History In 2022, and effective January 1, 2023 the City Council approved the newly created Command Staff Salaries schedule, which set the salaries for Commanders at 22% above the top step Sergeant position; salaries for the Assistant Chiefs of Police at 15% above the top step Commander position; and the salary for the Chief of Police at 12% above the top step Assistant Chief position. The intent in adopting the salary schedule was to address the compression of compensation between these positions. At the time the salary schedule was approved, however, the City did not take into account the potential impact to Command Staff salaries and the timing of the bargaining of the Law Enforcement Commissioned Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"), which are dependent on the agreed -upon Sergeants' compensation. Annual salary increases for non -represented City staff, which include the Chief of Police and Assistant Chiefs, take effect on January Vt of each year. However, in 2024, the Law Enforcement Commissioned Officers' CBA, which included an increase in the bargaining unit members' compensation, was not finalized and executed until early March, resulting in an unintended delay in the increases to the Assistant Chief and Chief of Police salaries. Because Washington law does not allow for retroactive pay for non -represented positions, without taking action to address this issue, the Assistant Chiefs and the Chief of Police will receive lower salaries than were intended for 2024. Staff Recommendation To address this unintended consequence, staff recommends approval of the following COLA increases, to be paid from June 1 through December 15, 2024: Chief of Police - 1.93%; Assistant Chiefs - 1.4% Narrative The lost wages for the following three positions resulting from the delay past January 1, 2024 of their salary increases are as follows: Chief of Police: $7,918.47 Two Assistant Chiefs: $6,733.30 each The payment of the recommended COLA increases for 2024 will make these positions whole and follow the intention of the wage differentials that were previously approved by Council in order to address compression. Packet Pg. 71 2.3 The total cost for this action will be $21,385.07 and is currently not budgeted. Packet Pg. 72 2.4 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 Fleet Mechanic Job Description Revision Staff Lead: Emily Wagener Department: Public Works & Utilities Preparer: Royce Napolitino Background/History The Fleet Mechanic position within the Public Works Department is a Teamsters represented position. City of Edmonds most recent contract with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 is demonstrated in the Agreement by and between City and Teamsters CBA 2022-2024 Final. Staff Recommendation Forward to Full Council and approve the job descriptions on the 5/21/2024 Consent Agenda. Narrative The attached document captures the Fleet Mechanic Job description language changes. This provides updates and miscellaneous corrections to grammar and formatting. The title was updated to match that agreed upon during the most recent bargaining cycle. Minimum qualifications were updated to include CDL certification, and the air brake repair and air condition certification. The increased time to obtain these certifications mirrors similar jobs within the City. All Teamsters positions include a 12-month probationary period requirement. Attachments: Fleet Mechanic Job Description Revision_May 2024 Packet Pg. 73 2.4.a City of EDMONDS Washington Fleet Mechanic Department: Public Works - Fleet Pay Grade: K Bargaining Unit: Teamsters FLSA Status: Non --Exempt Revised Date: 'umg:20 3May 14, 2024 Reports To: Fleet Manager POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision, evaluates, diagnoses, repairs and maintains a variety of diesel, gas and propane powered City vehicles and equipment including: police, community service and public works vehicles; ensures equipment and vehicles are operating in good and safe working condition; repairs and maintains a variety of small equipment as well as shop equipment as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position -specific duties. • Diagnoses, repairs and maintains diesel and gas powered vehicles and equipment on a regular schedule or as needed; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems. • Designs and manufactures parts; performs repairs to original or superior specifications. • Verifies quality and workmanship of repairs or alterations. • Performs scheduled preventative maintenance services on City vehicles and equipment including fluid and filter changes; maintains, inspects and repairs steering and suspension systems, hydraulic and air powered ABS brake systems, heating and air conditioning systems, electronic ignition systems, fuel delivery and emissions systems, emergency lighting, automatic and manual transmissions and other as required. • Repairs ABS and other brake systems, engines and drive train components. • Repairs and maintains trailers and other related equipment; repairs and tunes engines using standard testing equipment. • Plans, designs, cuts, welds, machines, drills and fabricates parts and accessories as needed for vehicle parts; repairs and maintains a variety of equipment, mobile and stationary generators, air compressors, and occasional small equipment items. • Installs equipment in emergency vehicles including: radios, laptop computers, flashlight chargers, rotating beacons, strobe and bar lights, cellular phones, sirens, external speakers and safety equipment. • Designs and manufactures mounts for radios and computers; operates and maintains shop related equipment including: a tire machine, wheel balancer, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and hoists, hydraulic press and drill press, air compressor, electronic gas analyzer, air conditioning equipment, charging system analyzer, ethylene glycol recycler and other related equipment as needed. • Maintains a variety of records on maintenance and repairs performed. • Serves on committees as assigned; attends meetings and workshops. Fleet Mechanic Last Reviewed: 4/30/2024 Last Revised: 05/14/2024 Packet Pg. 74 2.4.a JOB DESCRIPTION Fleet Meehan, 2 of 3 • Communicates with other departments in-Grder-to diagnose problems and coordinate repairs; coordinates with outside vendors and service managers to purchase parts and update repair information as directed. Required Knowledge of: • Operation, maintenance and repairs of gasoline and diesel —powered engines. • Methods, equipment, tools and materials used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment including computer testing equipment and preventative maintenance. • Diagnostic procedures for vehicles and equipment. • Emissions laws and regulations. • Air brake hydraulic and ABS brake systems and air conditioning systems. • Safety and health rules and regulations. • Manufacturer, equipment and vehicle manuals, repair manuals and parts purchasing catalogs. • Effective oral and written communication principles and practices to include customer service. • Basic record keeping techniques and practices. • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications necessary to perform assigned duties. • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Required Skill in: • Diagnosing, maintaining and operating a variety of City vehicles and equipment. • Troubleshooting problems with the use of standard automotive diagnosing equipment. • Reading and understanding manuals concerning the equipment and vehicle preventative maintenance and repairs. • Applying and adhering to safe work practices. • Meeting timelines and schedules. • Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws and regulations. • Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public. • Maintaining vehicle repair and maintenance records. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including customer service. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED Certificate supplemented by the completion of an apprenticeship program and four years of mechanic experience in the automotive or heavy truck industry that includes the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel_ powered vehicles and equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Required Licenses or Certifications: • A Valid Driver's license is required at time of hire. State of Washington Driver's License required within 30 days from date of hire. Fleet Mechanic Last Reviewed: 4/30/2024 Last Revised: 05/14/2024 Packet Pg. 75 2.4.a JOB DESCRIPTION Fleet Meehan, 3of3 d • "Class A° CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within ,one year from date of hire. Commented [EW1]: To match other CDL jobs one. C Valid State of Washington Drivers Lirpnsp and Class A CDI with air br;;kp and tanker endorsements requirement. !C s Withinmonths of h'ro V • Successful completion of an approved air brake repair and air conditioning certification course within one year from Rix nth ^f^th� ^f date of hire.1 • A.---thc)r'7pd Emissions Specialist GertifiGate; and ARF Cprfifinafion within q'x month,; of date of • Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire. • A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case -by -case basis. • This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements. WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: • Shop conditions. • Moderate exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases. • Moderate noise. • Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Physical Abilities: • Hearing, speaking and otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone. • Operating tools and equipment necessary to perform work. • Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time. • Performing repairs. • Bending at the waist, pushing, pulling, kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above the shoulder and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks. • Lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. • Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy. Hazards: • Fumes from vehicle and equipment operations. • Exposure to chemicals. • Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Incumbent Signature: Department Head: Fleet Mechanic Date: Date: Last Reviewed: 4/30/2024 Last Revised: 05/14/2024 r— _O Commented [EW2]: To match CDL one-year requi r Commented [CR3]: Washington State has dissolve y emissions program and this certification no longer ap N d G O J v C r4 L C� d 4) O LL Packet Pg. 76 2.5 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 Options for City of Edmonds Fire/EMS Services Staff Lead: City Council Department: City Council Preparer: Beckie Peterson Background/History In 2010, the City of Edmonds contracted fire and emergency medical services (EMS) with Snohomish Fire District 1. This contract was revised in 2017. In 2017, Snohomish Fire District 1 and City of Lynnwood formed a new Regional Fire Authority (RFA); South Snohomish County Regional Fire Authority. September 2023, Council passed Resolution 1531, requesting information about annexation into the South Snohomish County Regional Fire Authority. November 2023, Council contracted the services of Fitch and Associates to study the feasibility of fire and emergency service alternatives. December 19, 2023, South County Fire notified the City of Edmonds of its intention to terminate the interlocal agreement for fire and emergency medical services as of December 31, 2025. April 16, 2024 - Fitch and Associates presented to Council, Comparison of Fire and EMS Services Options in Edmonds WA. April 24, 2024 - Fitch and Associates submitted their final report, City of Edmonds Emergency Services Analysis. (attached) May 7, 2024 - Public Hearing on options for City of Edmonds Fire/EMS Services. Recommendation Discuss options for City of Edmonds Fire/EMS Services and consider amending the draft resolution for full council approval at a future meeting. Narrative The PSPHSP committee is being asked to preview this issue for council, and, if the committee feels so inclined, to make a committee recommendation to Council on this subject via the draft resolution. Committee members should be prepared to discuss the factors guiding their decision for which option to recommend for the resolution. We will discuss the priorities that aid us in making our determination. Packet Pg. 77 2.5 Option 1: Join the RFA through annexation Option 2: Contract with Shoreline Fire Department Option 3: Create Own Department These options are summarized with implementation timelines on pages 26-29 of the Fitch final report. Any of the Fire and EMS service options selected will require lead time and significant staff effort, so at the same time that council needs to be thoughtful about this decision that has significant cost and public safety impacts for our community long term, council also needs to work quickly to seek any remaining information needed for this decision, engage with and consider any inputs and feedback from the community, and move forward to a decision on a preferred option (so that the real work on pursuing that option can ensue). Attachments: 5-14-2024 Draft Resolution Fire Service Preferred Alternative FITCH-Final Edmonds Report Packet Pg. 78 2.5.a RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, STATING THE DESIRE TO PURSUE THE MOST PROMISING OF THE FIRE SERVICE ALTERNATIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURSUE NEXT STEPS REGARDING THIS ALTERNATIVE. WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023 South County Fire provided notice to City of Edmonds of its intent to exercise its right under the contract terms to cancel the contract in two years time; and WHEREAS, the Council hired Fitch and Associates to conduct an unbiased and objective analysis of the options available to the City with a vote approving the action on November 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, Fitch and Associates collected data, spoke to stakeholders, and conducted data analysis related to such options, and presented to Council on April 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, the related final report was in the May 7, 2024 council packet and input on our options was solicited from the public at this meeting; and WHEREAS, Council discussed the Fitch report and the topic of the future of Edmonds fire service at the council meeting with South County Fire and Rescue on March 26, 2024, with Fitch and Associates on April 16, 2024, with the South County Fire Board of Commissioners on April 23, 2024, and at the PSPHSP Committee meeting on May 14, 2024; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. That the City Council of Edmonds Washington selects as the preferred alternative for future Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and authorizes the Mayor to pursue next steps toward that end; and 2. The Council and public receive periodic updates on the work and the details of any transition as the steps happen and as details become known. RESOLVED this day of May, 2024. CITY OF EDMONDS MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN ATTEST: Packet Pg. 79 2.5.a CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO. Packet Pg. 80 2.5.b Executive Report n 2010, the City of Edmonds' governing board elected to transition from a municipal fire service provided by the city to a contracted service with then called Snohomish Fire District 1. In 2017, the City of Lynwood and Snohomish Fire District 1 formed a new Regional Fire Authority (RFA) called South County Fire. The City of Edmonds continues to contract with South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) for fire and emergency medical services (EMS). Even though the current contract with the RFA and City of Edmonds is set to expire in 2030, South County Fire sent the city an "intent to terminate inter -local agreement for fire and emergency medical services" in December 2023 with the understanding that the contract will be terminated on December 31, 2025. This report is a culmination of information developed from onsite-structured interviews with key stakeholders, budget analyses, staffing analyses, quantitative and temporal analyses. The FITCH team found South County Fire to be a high quality, innovative, and professional fire department organization. The management team was well versed in modern management and operational practices in the provision of emergency services and has provided exemplary service to the City of Edmonds. South County Fire has received multiple awards for innovative practices in emergency medical services and is providing efficient and effective services as prescribed at the inception of the current agreement between the city and the district. The recommendations in this report aim to guide future discussions for alternative emergency service options and negotiations between the City of Edmonds. They provide an objective, data - driven analysis of current performance and identify future opportunities. The city is interested in forecasting General Fund revenues and expenditures under multiple scenarios: continuation of a service contract, annexation into the RFA, contract services with another provider, and forming a municipal fire department. FITCH developed these scenarios reviewing historical financial data, forecasting General Fund revenues and expenditures under these different options, and estimating impacts to residential taxpayers. Professionals of the FITCH consulting team conducted onsite interviews in January 2024. The team met with elected officials of Edmonds and stakeholders, including South County Fire Authority, South County Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 4683, and other community Fire Chiefs. Additionally, phone interviews were conducted with community members, as well as follow-up conversations. The team received documentation from all of the stakeholders, including the draft Berk Fire Annexation Financial Analysis completed in 2023 for the City of Edmonds. FITCH gathered and analyzed this data and it was determined that the City of Edmonds has three potential scenarios for providing fire and EMS services within their community: • Annex into the RFA • Contract with Shoreline Fire Department • Create a new Edmonds Fire and Rescue Department. • Separate fire and EMS services -contract with an EMS provider. Packet Pg. 81 2.5.b Description of Community Edmonds is located in the southwest corner of Snohomish County in Western Washington, facing Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The city is considered a suburb of Seattle, located 15 miles to the south and 18 miles southwest of Everett. With a population of 42,853 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, Edmonds is the third most populous city in the county. The city is bordered to the west by Puget Sound and the city of Woodway, which lies south of Pine Street and west of 5th Avenue South. To the south of the county boundary at 244th Street Southwest is Shoreline in King County. The city's southeastern border with Mountlake Terrace is defined by the Interurban Trail, while the eastern and northern borders with Lynnwood run along 76th Avenue West, Olympic View Drive, and Lund's Gulch. The unincorporated area of Esperance, located in the southeast corner of the city, is an enclave of Edmonds and has resisted several attempts at annexation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.42 square miles of which 8.90 square miles is land and 9.52 square miles is water. Edmonds has 5 miles of shoreline, which is crossed by several small streams. The Puget Sound makes up 86 percent of the city's drainage basin, with other streams flowing into Lake Ballinger to the southeast. The city's main commercial districts are Downtown Edmonds, situated in a valley known as the "bowl", and the State Route 99 corridor at its east end. The downtown area and "bowl" have views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The city has several outlying suburban neighborhood with their own commercial centers, including Firdale, Five Corners, Perrinville, Seaview, Sherwood, and Westgate. Packet Pg. 82 2.5.b History of Relationship with RFA and Legal Basis In 2010, the City of Edmonds' governing board elected to transition from a municipal fire service provided by the city to a contracted service with then called Snohomish Fire District 1. In 2017, the City of Lynwood and Snohomish Fire District 1 formed a new Regional Fire Authority (RFA) called South County Fire. The City of Edmonds continues to contract with South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) for fire and emergency medical services (EMS). The RFA includes the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, and Mountlake Terrace, and unincorporated areas in the southwest portion of Snohomish County. As the legislative branch of a mayor -council, non -partisan, representative form of government, seven part-time council members are elected directly by the people to staggered four- year terms. All positions represent the community at large. The City Council adopts the city budget, establishes law and policy, approves appropriations and contracts, levies taxes, and grants franchises. Council members also represent the city on boards and commissions and to other organizations. The City Council is the legislative body that establishes city policy. The Council's legislative authority is established by Title 35 of the Revised Code of Washington Laws of Cities and Towns. Section 35A.11.020 of the Optional Municipal Code sets forth the powers vested in legislative bodies of non -charter code cities. The South County Fire District's services within the City of Edmonds are appropriately resourced for the contractual requirements. In addition, the district has internally developed and adopted response standards by call type for travel time for the entire district. The elected body for the City of Edmonds is a partner with all of the RFA as a service provider, but also retains the responsibility to participate in a fluid standard setting process for the contracted services within the city, as occurred at the inception of the relationship. In other words, the city should have an expectation that they have input into the development of service expectations within the city and the flexibility to adjust said performance standards. For example, there may be greater value in adopting achievable performance standards within the city, rather than acknowledging continued deficiencies without the associated active planning efforts to improve service to meet the current standards. In 2022, voters in Mill Creek voted to annex into the RFA. In 2023, voters in Brier and Mountlake Terrace voted to annex, as well. Although the current contract with the RFA and City of Edmonds is set to expire in 2030, South County Fire sent the city an "intent to terminate inter -local agreement for fire and emergency medical services" in December 2023. Packet Pg. 83 2.5.b U.S Census Data Population I The City of Edmonds is located in Snohomish County, Washington with an estimated population in 2022 of 42,593. Spanning over 9 square miles, Edmonds has a population density of 4,806.3 people per square mile. Edmonds is the third most populous city in Snohomish County, behind Everett and Marysville. Since the 2010 Census, the population has seen an increase of around 9%. U. S. Census Estimates City of Edmonds Total Population Population Per Square Mile Land Area in Square Miles F Socioeconomic Characteristics' 42,593 (2022) 4,806.3 (2020) 8.92 (2020) For the City of Edmonds, the growth and age of the population are not the sole variables that influence demand for services. Additional factors, such as socioeconomic and demographic factors can ultimately have a greater influence over demand. For example, median household income in the community was evaluated to determine to the extent to which the city has socioeconomically challenged populations. According to the latest data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau Quickfacts in 2022, the City of Edmonds household income is almost double the national average. The median household income in the city is reported at $110,057, whereas the national average is $69,021. Edmonds per capita 2022 income was $68,793, with approximately 4.2% of the inhabitants below the poverty level. The United States per capita income is at $37,638 and poverty average is 11.6%. These types of monetary variability can impact personal healthcare and prevention practices which impact district services. U. S. Census Demographics FMedian Household Income FMedian Home Value Owner Occupied Households Persons in Poverty City of Edmonds $110,057 (2022) $761,300 (2020) 69.7% (2020) 18,269 4.2% 1, 2 https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/edmondscitywashington Packet Pg. 84 2.5.b Community Demographics Age Demographics' According to the United States Census Bureau, persons under 5 years of age account for 4.8% of the population in the City of Edmonds, persons under 18 account for 17.4% of the population, and persons over 65 for 22.8% of the population. Populations younger than 5 years and older than 65 years are considered by the U.S. Fire Administration at a high risk for injury and death from fires. The aging population poses significant risks for emergency services, as persons older than age 65 years utilize EMS services at a far greater rate than younger populations. This is due to chronic conditions and diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia and cognitive declines, and elderly falls. Years of Age City of Edmonds Snohomish County United States I L Under 5 4.8% 5.9% IF 5.6% Under 18 17.4% 21.8% 1 21.7% 65 and over 22.8% -IC 15.0% 1 17.3% Diversity 4 The City of Edmonds diverse population is as follows: White, alone 77.1% Black or African American alone 2.0% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0.4% Asian alone 9.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.7% Two or More Races 7.7% Hispanic or Latino 6.5% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 74.8% 3,4 https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/edmondscitywashington Packet Pg. 85 2.5.b Community Characteristics Area Economics The City of Edmonds has an estimated workforce population of 22,152 and an unemployment rate of 6.2 percent. As of 2019, most of the city's employed residents commute to neighboring cities for work, including 11 percent to Seattle, 6 percent to Lynnwood, 6 percent to Everett, and 5 percent to Shoreline. Only 11.7 percent of residents work at employers within Edmonds city limits. The average one-way commute for Edmonds residents was approximately 31 minutes. The most common occupational industry for Edmonds residents is in educational and health services, employing 23 percent, followed by retail (13%) and professional services (12%). Transportation Features The city is connected to nearby areas by two state highways and the state ferry system, which operates a ferry route to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula. Public transit service in Edmonds is centered around the downtown train station, served by Amtrak and Sounder commuter trains, and includes several Community Transit bus routes that travel through outlying neighborhoods. The city's ferry terminal is located at the west end of Main Street at Brackett's Landing Park and is served by a ferry route to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula. From 1979 to 1980, Washington State Ferries also ran ferries to Port Townsend during repairs to the Hood Canal Bridge. The Edmonds train station lies a block southwest of the terminal and is served by Amtrak's intercity Cascades and Empire Builder trains, as well as Sound Transit's Sounder commuter train. These trains operate on the BNSF Railway, which runs along the Edmonds waterfront and is primarily used for freight transport. Two state highways, State Route 104 and State Route 524, connect the downtown area to eastern Edmonds and other points in southern Snohomish County and northern King County. An additional state highway, State Route 99, runs north -south in eastern Edmonds and connects the city's commercial district to Seattle and Everett. Public transportation in Edmonds is provided by Community Transit, which serves most of Snohomish County and covers 74 percent of Edmonds residents. Community Transit's local buses run on major streets and connect downtown Edmonds to transit hubs at Aurora Village, Lynnwood Transit Center, and Edmonds Community College. It also operates Swift on State Route 99, a bus rapid transit service connecting Aurora Village and Everett. Community Transit also operates three commuter routes that run from park and ride lots in Edmonds to Downtown Seattle and the University District. Packet Pg. 86 2.5.b South County Fire Organizational Overview The South County Fire Department provides high quality fire suppression, emergency medical, technical rescue, and hazardous materials services from 15 fire stations staffed with a minimum daily staffing level of 58 personnel. Additionally, the organization delivers a full spectrum of fire and life safety services supported by administrative staff and training officers to ensure the first responders are well prepared for any hazard or situation they may face. The department provides services to nearly 259,641 residents in southwest Snohomish County in an area of approximately 52 square miles. The department serves the cities of Lynnwood, Brier, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and surrounding unincorporated areas. The combined response coverage area consists of 922 miles of public roadways. The department's service area includes more than 97,000 housing units and more than 2,000 non-residential occupancies, including office, professional services, retail/wholesale sales, restaurants/bars, hotels/motels, churches, schools, government facilities, healthcare facilities, and other non-residential uses. Edmonds tl Manner Hilton Lsk• Lake Qs.,.�. Lake Mill ' SIkk—y Creek SII.., F irs NFNer's Comer Q Make Q Lake I -�- Lynnwood HilHop Mountlake Terrace Brier © S—e Coanty Fk• SW.— R.C.—I F•• AIR Ay S—d uaa•, C­­ Packet Pg. 87 2.5.b South County Fire Organizational Overview Human Resources The Fire Chief is accountable to the district for the overall operations of the fire department and implementation of policy. As the department director, the chief oversees an annual budget of $110 million. The chief is responsible for the development and support of collaborative relationships with other fire and emergency services agencies, and the public. South County Fire is governed by a board of seven elected commissioners: five commissioners elected from districts of roughly equal population and two commissioners elected at -large. Commissioners are responsible for defining the agency's long-term vision and for adopting the budget and policies to be implemented by administrative staff. The department's service capacity consists of a daily on -duty response force of 70 personnel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., staffing 12 engines, two ladder trucks, and six Advanced Life Support (ALS) / Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, as well as three Battalion Chiefs and one Medical Services Officer stationed at 15 strategically placed stations. Three aid/medic ambulances are out of service from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., reducing on -duty staffing to 64 personnel during those hours. Four platoons of firefighters work on a rotating schedule to provide 24-hour coverage. Battalion Chiefs oversee operations in three geographic zones, and captains provide supervision at the station level. Packet Pg. 88 2.5.b South County Fire Organizational Overview All station personnel are trained either to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level to provide BLS pre -hospital emergency medical care or to the EMT -Paramedic (EMT-P) level to provide ALS pre -hospital emergency medical care. The department also provides both ALS and BLS ground ambulance transportation services. When needed, air ambulance services are provided by Airlift Northwest operating from Arlington and Boeing Field or the U.S. Coast Guard, as available. There are four hospitals with emergency services within the region, including one trauma center and burn center in Seattle. The department's dispatching service, Snohomish County 9-1-1, is part of a countywide joint dispatch partnership agency that allows the dispatching of the closest fire and ambulance resources countywide, regardless of agency boundaries. All response personnel are trained either to the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Material First Responder Operational (FRO) level to provide initial hazardous material incident assessment, hazard isolation, and support for a hazardous material response team or to the Hazardous Materials Technician level. The department cross -staffs a Hazardous Materials Decontamination Unit as needed from Station 12 to support the regional Hazardous Materials Response Team sponsored by Boeing, City of Everett Fire Department, Marysville Fire Department, and many other jurisdictions in Snohomish County. Response personnel are also trained to the Confined Space Awareness, Low Angle Rope Rescue Operational, and Swift Water Rescue Awareness levels. The department cross -staffs a Technical Rescue unit at Station 21 in Lynnwood with confined space rescue, trenching/shoring, structural collapse, Urban Search and Rescue, high/low-angle rope rescue, and ice/water rescue capabilities. The department has two aluminum outboard water rescue boats, one cross -staffed by Station 16 personnel in Edmonds and the other cross -staffed by Station 19 personnel in Mountlake Terrace. Packet Pg. 89 2.5.b South County Fire Organizational Overview Fire Prevention The Fire Prevention Division provides a coordinated community risk reduction effort. The goal is to identify, prioritize and strategically plan to reduce risks and build healthy, safe and resilient communities. South County Fire provides fire marshal services in the City of Edmonds, including fire inspections and plan reviews. Properties with Edmonds addresses in unincorporated areas outside the city limits (Picnic Point, orth Meadowdale, Esperance, etc.) receive these services from the Snohomish County Fire Marshal. Community Outreach South County Fire offers online and in -person classes and programs to help citizens stay safe and informed. Classes offered include: ACT First Aid & CPR Aging in Place Car Seats Child Safety & CPR Disaster Preparedness Home Fire Safety Impact Teen Drivers Workplace Emergency Preparedness r�l now Residents who reside in the South County Fire service area can request a home safety evaluation. South County Fire conducts home safety evaluations which involve a visit from Outreach staff to assist with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to evaluate home fall hazards. Community Paramedic South County Fire's Community Resource Paramedic Program links patients with the community services needed. The main goal of the program is to help people stay safely at home - and out of the emergency room. This program is partially funded by a grant from Verdant Health Commission and a contract with North Sound Accountable Community of Health. Community paramedics follow up with at -risk patients through a telephone call or a home visit to find out what's behind multiple calls to 9-1-1. In addition to a medical assessment, there is a home safety survey to prevent falls and other risks. The program also assists patients with food issues, transportation for care, in -home care referrals, and mental and behavioral health services. m a� Cn Cn w W L_ U_ N 0 E w 4- 0 U 0 4- 0 _ 0 a O r_ 0 0_ m 0 E w _ ii x U H LL d E 0 a Packet Pg. 90 2.5.b Physical Resources- Apparatus Engine - A piece of fire apparatus that carries water, medical equipment, and tools to the scene of an emergency. The primary function of this crew at a fire is to establish a water supply, search for people in the interior of a structure and apply water with hose lines to extinguish the fire. Engines in Edmonds: 3 Medic/Aide Unit- This apparatus is equipped for basic or advanced life support medical care. Its primary purpose is to provide diagnostic assessment, treatment, and transport for patients experiencing medical emergencies. Medic/Aide units in Edmonds: 3-5 Packet Pg. 91 2.5.b Physical Resources- Apparatus Battalion Chief - This emergency response vehicle is staffed by a Battalion Chief who oversees emergency responses, line personnel, and some non -emergency programs. Rescue Boat - This emergency response vehicle is used to staff water rescue personnel to the scene of a water related emergency. Located at Port of Edmonds Brush Engine- A wildland or brush truck is specifically designed to assist in fighting brush, forest and wildfires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water or other equipment. Packet Pg. 92 2.5.b Physical Resources- Edmonds Fire Stations - L;6="- ran" W=== 00 nu+nna �f Station 16 Maplewood Station a� U) 8429 196th Street SW vn Edmonds, WA LU w d L Resources: U_ Engine / Medic (cross -staffed) 0 E w Personnel: 3 0 U L 0 Station 17 c Downtown Edmonds ° 0_ O 275 Sixth Ave. North r_ Edmonds, WA 0 CL Resources: Cn Engine / Medic (cross -staffed) 0 E w Personnel: 3 i� x U H _ Station 20 d Esperance Station 0 23009 88th Avenue W a Edmonds, WA Resources: Engine / Medic Personnel: 5 Packet Pg. 93 2.5.b Edmonds Emergency Call Volume 12.05% increase from 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Chart and data retrieved from South County Fire Annual Report to City of Edmonds April 2024 SERVICE TYPE CALLS Calls volumes across the country have increased dramatically in the last decade. The residents in Edmonds are calling 9-1-1 and using emergency services 12% more than they did just five years ago In 2023, community demand requests for service totaled 6,147, averaging 16.84 calls per day. EMS calls totaled 5,299, or 86.2% of the total, averaging 14.5 calls per day. Fire related calls totaled 500 or 8.1 % of the total, averaging 1.37 calls per day. The third largest category is service calls, which totaled 335 or 5.4% of the total requests. Packet Pg. 94 2.5.b Edmonds Emergency Call Volume Busy time, or time on task, was measured from unit dispatch date and time to unit clear date and time. All units assigned to South County Fire for the City of Edmonds made 6,147 responses, and were busy on calls for a total of 6,042 hours. Overall, average busy minutes -per -response was 31.2 minutes, and average number of units responding per call was 1.9. The EMS program was the busiest program in the department, accounting for -84.5% of the department's total response volume, and 87.8% of the department's total busy hours. PP Call Category Number Number II Average of FD1 Responses Total Hours Avg. Busy of FD1 Busy Minutes Average Calls per Avg. Responses Avg. Busy Hours per M` of Calls Responses Unit Per Call Units Response per Day per Day Day Map from South County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis Volume 2 March 2019 South County Fire Station Response Areas .�. ; 3�, .,. 13 i• 6 t.,,,, ,.... �_.� 21 • ;77 f• t - • 1B Legend i • zz • Fire Stations • EnginetMedk Geography west C113 14 • 1e ■ BC. Ladder/Engine. Medk. Aitl FreerayS 16 ' 4w...... i • Ladder, Moak Meer Sheets 16 117 ■ BC, Engin ,6, ColkctarstReh 16 - EngineRR, Medic. 6C, MSO RestlenCY Sueeb Owv. Seem -11• •30 v� a •'a i• {r 7} AuroAk stations Fire Station Areas 121 0 13 .................,.,..,.,.......,................. ? 1._ .'23F Packet Pg. 95 2.5.b City of Edmonds Physical Assets Protected Sufficient data was available from the internal inspection records that provided specific building occupancy information. Individual buildings were rated by multiple variables such as number of stories, location, stories below grade, construction class, and the presence of automatic sprinklers. Although this information was utilized throughout the risk assessment process and calculations, the map on the following page shows specific locations of rated occupancies and the respective risk severity. Buildings, The department's service area in Edmonds includes more than 19,471 housing units and more than 1,642 non-residential occupancies, including offices, professional services, retail/wholesale sales, restaurants/bars, hotels/motels, churches, schools, government facilities, healthcare facilities, and other non-residential uses. Building Occupancy Risk Categories The CFAI identifies four risk categories that relate to building occupancy as follows: Low Risk - includes detached garages; storage sheds; outbuildings; and similar building occupancies that pose a relatively low risk of harm to humans or the community if damaged or destroyed by fire. Moderate Risk - includes detached single-family or aancies ,D'• ��-- too o o F., ° ° ° .+- o - o��w���K v • p °•" °o o o o ■�o o o�.. o — y°e" o . ° o ° # o o oo /o ,:„ Q " •• o •o oo _ ° 41 • .' .ems. ■ � ■r Map from South County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis volume 2 March 2019 two-family dwellings; mobile homes; commercial and Risk Factors K Station Response industrial buildings less than 10,000 square feet without a high -hazard fire load; aircraft; railroad facilities; and similar building occupancies where loss of life or 7Hghsk 38 37 34 109 property damage is limited to the single building. cies High Risk - includes apartment/condominium buildings; commercial and industrial buildings more than 10,000 square feet without a high -hazard fire load; low -occupant load buildings with high -fuel loading or hazardous materials; and similar occupancies with potential for substantial loss of life or unusual property damage or financial impact. Maximum Risk - includes buildings or facilities with unusually high risk requiring an Effective Response Force involving a significant augmentation of resources and personnel, and where a fire would pose the potential for a catastrophic event involving large loss of life and/or significant economic impact to the community. Evaluation of the city's building inventory identifies 109 high- and maximum -risk building uses as they relate to the CFAI building fire risk categories. 5South County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis Volume 1 March 2019 Packet Pg. 96 2.5.b City of Edmonds Physical Assets Protected Critical Facilities, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines critical infrastructure / key resources (CIKR) as those physical assets essential to the public health and safety, economic vitality, and resilience of a community, such as lifeline utilities infrastructure, telecommunications infrastructure, essential government services facilities, public safety facilities, schools, hospitals, airports, etc. South County Fire identified 155 critical facilities throughout the service area, 28 of which are located in Edmonds. A hazard occurrence with significant impact severity affecting one or more of these facilities would likely adversely impact critical public or community services. Risk STATION RESPONSE ZONE Factors Station Station Station TOTAL Critical 16 17 20 Facilities 4 1 9 15 28 RFA Critical Facilities "� •'' 's f5 `■ • ��.:. •.. ..........'21 • l �� • p� 12 • �� •• • • • • • • • • ��° • ,Flre Legend n1ura • Cri E-1— Geogphy • ""'1 • • ..." • • • /1-V • • • • • %*\„ • r,�*ss SutIona stmn • En°inerMeee .e �- ■BC. �• ,• • •]° ♦ • � � .�' • • 5 Leo°er�En°in°M<(I(. A° • "•/ *u � � Lea°<i.MMic • o.ilpu<.�. i• BC. Ene^e�M.mc ' • •• : �• . E°g-TR, M— BC M50 .............•........ ........................ 6 �r°na suuo„ Map from South County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis Volume 2 March 2019 N d t� a� W 'm L_ ILL c 0 E M W w 0 U 0 N C O CL 0 0 a m N C 0 W lC C C) H C d L 0 Q s south County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis Volume 1 March 2019 Packet Pg. 97 2.5.b Current Deployment Model The South County Fire Department provides a high level of service within the City of Edmonds. This level of service includes three advanced life support ambulances and three engines. In addition to these resources stationed within the city, when various emergencies occur, the RFA sends the following resources described in the chart below. "W Type of Resources Sent T Total DepartmentMinimum Personnel Sent 1- Patient EMS 1 Engine/ Ambulance or Ladder Ambulance 3-5 FF Vehicle Fire 1 Engine 3 FF Fire in Residential 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Medic Unit, 1 BLS Unit, 3 Structure Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Technical Rescue Unit and 1 22 FF Medical Services Officer Fire in Same as "Residential Fire" with One Additional Commercial Engine 25 FF Structure Technical Rescue 2 Engines, 2 Ambulances, 1 Ladder, 1 Technical 17 FF Rescue and 1 Battalion Chief First Alarm- 2 Engines Hazardous Second Alarm and above: Materials Decon Unit, Battalion Chief, Hazardous Materials 16-19 FF Response Technical Units and Ambulances Based on Patients Response Resources chart from South County Fire Standards of Coverage Analysis Volume 1 March 2019 As the emergency situation becomes more complex and creates increased risk for responders, South County Fire must utilize additional resources to mitigate these incidents. Packet Pg. 98 2.5.b Unit Hour Utilization (UHU) Time on task is necessary to evaluate best practices in efficient system delivery and for considering the impact the workload has on personnel. Unit Hour Utilization (UHU) values represent the proportion of the work period (e.g., 24 hours) that is utilized responding to requests for service. Historically, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has recommended that 24-hour units utilize 0.30, or 30%, workload as an upper threshold.? In other words, this recommendation would have personnel spend no more than 7.2 hours per day on emergency incidents. These thresholds take into consideration the necessity to accomplish non -emergency activities such as training, health and wellness, public education, and fire inspections. The 4th edition of the IAFF EMS Guidebook no longer specifically identifies an upper threshold. However, FITCH recommends that an upper unit utilization threshold of approximately 0.30, Or 30%, would be considered best practice. In other words, units and personnel should not exceed 30%, or 7.2 hours, of their work day responding to calls. These recommendations are also validated in the literature. For example, in their review of the City of Rolling Meadows, the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association utilized a UHU threshold of 0.30 as an indication to add additional resources a Similarly, in a standards of cover study facilitated by the Center for Public Safety Excellence, the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department utilizes a UHU of 0.30 as the upper limit in their standards of cover due to the necessity to accomplish other non -emergency activities 9 Every day, the agency staffs three units including one engine, one ALS unit, and one ladder truck. We combined the workload of two engines, three ALS units, and ladder/rescue units to calculate UHU since only three units were staffed daily. 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 o � Station 16 Unit Hour Utilization (UHU) IAFF Upper Threshold Station 17 Station 20 ■ Unit Hour Utilization (UHU) (UHU data from South County Fire Standard of Coverage March 2019- p. 57) The three stations which cover the city of Edmonds Station 16 (17.5%), Station 17 (14.3%) and Station 20 (19.8%). The average UHU for the stations in Edmonds is 17.2% The busiest unit in the department was the AILS units with a UHU value of 15.1 % (1,321 busy hours for 24 hours per day), followed by the engine unit with a UHU value of 8.6% (751 busy hours for 24 hours per day). The least utilized unit was the ladder with a UHU value of 1.0%. The three units combined had a UHU value of 8.2%. 7 International Association of Firefighters. (1995). Emergency Medical Services: A Guidebook for Fire -Based Systems. Washington, DC: Author. (p. 11) 8Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. (2012). An Assessment of Deployment and Station Location: Rolling Meadows Fire Department. Rolling Meadows, Illinois: Author. (pp. 54-55) 89Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department. (2011). Community Risk Analysis and Standards of Cover. Castle Rock, Colorado: Author. (p. 58) Packet Pg. 99 2.5.b Option 1: Join the RFA Through Annexation eginning in 2003, the City of Edmonds and the South County Fire Authority have had a contractional relationship which provided a high level of fire and emergency medical services to the residents within their community. By supporting the annexation of the City of Edmonds into the Fire Authority, the community would continue to receive the high level of service the community has been provided. In addition, the community has many benefits with services that would be difficult to replicate and assign a quantitative cost to these services. Annexation into the RFA would reduce the general fund by -$6.5 million, which partially funds the current annual contract cost. This would strengthen Edmonds' general fund to address future projects and other city -provided services. Additionally, The City could potentially use these funds to lower the city's portion of the property taxes for their residents. In an annexation scenario, Edmonds would be relieved of the current firefighter portion of the LEOFFI ; South County would transfer that liability from Edmonds ($6.6M-OPEB); annual cost of $83,000. In addition, they would no longer be responsible for the fire dispatch fees payable to Snohomish County 9-1-1. In 2024, that amount is $401,107. Packet Pg. 100 2.5.b Option 2: Contract with Shoreline Fire Department FITCH met with the Fire Chief of Shoreline Fire Department to assess the level of interest in entering a service contract with the City of Edmonds to provide Fire and EMS services. In 2022, King County Fire Protection NOA (Shoreline Fire Department) and King County Fire Protection District NO.16 (Northshore Fire Department) entered into an inter -local agreement for fire and emergency medical services, where Northshore Fire Department contracts with Shoreline to provide fire and emergency medical services within their jurisdiction. Shoreline's response area is within King County except for the town of Woodway in Snohomish County. The Shoreline Fire Department Emergency Medical Services is governed by Medic One, King County Emergency Medical Services. Due to funding through King County for emergency medical services, it has been determined that Shoreline Fire Department could provide an EMS unit within the City of Edmonds. However, the Shoreline and King County EMS Levy would have to be applied ($1.48, AV/1000). Further discussions need to be facilitated with Shoreline Fire, King County, and medical directors to find out if this service can operate out of Snohomish County and within the jurisdiction of another medical system's direction and protocols. In 2023 and 2024, the costs to Northshore for contracted services: ( This is provided to demonstrate the increased cost in one year for contracted services). North Shore 2023 2024 Annual Contract Fee $9,551,329.00 $12,041,180 Under the current contractional agreement, Northshore is responsible for all the capital funding necessary to provide service within its area. The City of Edmonds needs capital equipment for fire and EMS services to explore and consider any option outside annexation within the RFA. Depending on the terms of the contract, Edmonds would likely be required to purchase the initial capital (-$6.7M) and renovate its facilities (-$20M). In addition, an annual capital replacement amount would be needed to replace items as they reach the end of their life cycle. Numerous variables in this scenario contribute to uncertainty regarding both its extent and the potential cost to the City of Edmonds. Debt service, replacement capital funding, and labor rates could feasibly exceed the price of the current contract with South County Fire. Packet Pg. 101 2.5.b Option 3: Create Own Department In 2009, the City of Edmonds dissolved its fire department, sold its assets, and merged its personnel to Snohomish County Fire Protection District NO. 1 (South County Fire). In total, 50 personnel were transferred from the City of Edmonds to South County. For the city to continue to provide the same level of service as it is currently receiving, it will require 51 operations personnel and five administrative/support positions for a total of 56 personnel. In discussions with South County Fire, they aim to retain all personnel assigned to the City of Edmonds contract. Given current labor challenges, Edmonds may experience difficulty recruiting and hiring qualified personnel to provide fire and EMS services to the community. Additionally, Edmonds will need to hire a complete command staff with support personnel to continue the present level of service. South County Fire employees are at the midpoint of the mutually agreed upon comparable agencies for collective bargaining purposes in comparing total compensation. Shift Firefighter/Paramedic Driver Company Battalion Total Staffing Operator Officer Chief Needs Edmonds Station 16 Fire 2 1 1 4 Suppression Unit EMS Unit 2 2 Battalion 1 1 Chief Edmonds Station 17 Fire 2 1 1 4 Suppression Unit EMS Unit 2 2 Minimum 8 2 2 1 13 Shift Staffing Staffing 4.5 2.5 3 3 Relief Factor 3 Platoon 36 6 6 3 51 System Administrative Position Fire Chief 1 Deputy Chief 2 Fire Inspector 1 Administrative Assistant 1 Suppression and EMS Personnel Total 51 Total FTEs 56 Packet Pg. 102 2.5.b Option 3: Create Own Department Capital Funding and Purchase South County purchased the assets utilized by the former Edmonds on a depreciated scale. According to the 2009 Inter -local Agreement for Services between Snohomish County Fire Protection District NO.1 and the City of Edmonds, dated 3 November 2009, the following values were agreed upon: Category Depreciated Purchase Price Rolling Stock Vehicles $1, 419,205.00 Attractive Assets (Equipment, PPE, Radios $248,399.00 On -Board Equipment $100, 253.00 Non -Built in, Non -Fixed Station Furnishings $30, 366.82 Total (2009) $1,798,223.82 Applying a conservative inflation rate of six percent (6%) to the 2009 agreement equates to $4,309,548.00 in 2024. Fire and EMS have experienced an inflation rate year after year, far exceeding the conservative value of six percent (6%) for rolling stock and attractive assets. The following illustration estimates what Edmonds may require for expenditures(-$6.7M) if they purchase capital assets to provide fire and emergency services. These figures are only estimates and formal Requests For Proposals (RFP) would be required to determine exact costs based on agency specifications. * Note: Build time for new apparatus is currently 20-36 months after the order is placed. Estimated Capital Start Up Costs Item Fire Appartaus (4)- includes 1 reserve Current Market Estimate $3,900,000 Ambulances(4)-includes1 reserve $1,550,000 Command Staff Vehicles (3) $250,000 Firefighter Protective Equipment-(2) sets per fi refighter $401,000 Self Contained BreathingApparatus (24) $250,000 EKG- Monitor Defibrillator (4) $150,000 Radios (25) Total $250,000 $6,751,000 * There is a myriad of options based on the acceptable level of risk in a community. Packet Pg. 103 2.5.b Option 3: Create Own Department Current facilities The current fire stations within Edmonds need remolding, rebuilding, and relocations. South County Fire has forecasted a project price of ~$20 million to complete this project. An updated needs assessment will be required to determine a refined cost estimate. Operational Costs In evaluating current and future service levels within the City of Edmonds, the operational costs would be $19.2M (which includes ancillary and support services such as, fire prevention, training academy access, community resource paramedic, medical officer, PIO, and public education) in addition to ongoing replacement funding for future capital expenditures. Packet Pg. 104 2.5.b Option 4: Contract with EMS Service Feasibility of Separate Fire and EMS Services for Edmonds Collective Bargaining Agreements for Shoreline Fire Department and Shoreline Firefighters Local 1760, South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue, Regional Fire Authority, and International Firefighters Local 1828, prohibit subcontracting for emergency medical services. Currently, no AILS private ambulances are operating within Snohomish County. The development of a single role (EMS -only Providers) would require additional research and development to determine the feasibility of the City of Edmonds. This approach has declined nationally due to decreased private EMS providers and communities needing to retain transport fees. Another consideration is that current economic conditions would necessitate the City of Edmonds to subsidize any private provider. Packet Pg. 105 2.5.b Summary of Options- Based on Current Level of Service Option 1: Annex into South County Fire-RFA Reduce General Fund expenditures by: -$6 million -Current contract savings Annual Cost= $17.8M $401,107- County 911 $83,000- OPEB annual Savings Total Savings=-$6,484,000 —$6.5M reduction in general fund liabilities Relieved of $6.6 million- LEOFF1liability Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Retiree medical benefits $6.6M reduction in long Annualized Cost- $83,000 term liability Option 2: Contract with Shoreline Fire Department Annual operations and personnel cost- Annual Cost= $24.91VI $22.7M Debt Service: equipment and stations- $2.2M* "Amortized station relocation, repair, construction and other capital equipment. Option 3: Create Own Department Annual operations and personnel cost-$18M Debt Service- equipment and stations- Annual Cost= $19.2M $2.2M* Estimated Ambulance Billing Revenue= -$1M (offset) Amortized station relocation, repair, construction and other capital equipment. Option 4: Separate fire and EMS services -contract with an EMS provider Not a viable option due to CBA's and lack of 911 private services. Packet Pg. 106 2.5.b Station and Staffing Models: The City of Edmonds Forms Their Own Fire and EMS Service 3 Station On Duty On Duty Model Staffing Staffing M Personnel and operating $18M 1 1 -1 55 $12M 10-12 $6M Annual Debt Service $2.2M $2.1K $1.7101 Ambulance Transport fees —($1 M)—($670K)—($500K) Levy-req. AV/1000 $1.25 $0.87 $0.47 Total $19.2M $13.4M* $7.1M"' Station and Staff inq Models -Considerations Additional considerations for reduced staffing or stations: • A "One Station Model" would significantly Impact RESPONSE TIMES. • Reliability of Units (available for the next call). • Effective Response Force (ERF) - EMS-ALS (3-5 personnel), Residential structure Fire (14-22 personnel). • Unable to complete critical tasks (Fire -EMS for moderate risk, high risk, and max risk calls). • Reliance on mutual aid when units are tied up (could include a service charge per unit by provider). • Stations would have to be optimized (relocated $$) for maximum effectiveness. I• A minimum of 3 resources are needed to handle current call volume • Stations (3) x 1.10 = 3.3 Resources • Average of 16.8 calls per day W LU N L_ um C O E M LU w O V w N C O a O O a O N O _E w �a c x c� a� E t a Packet Pg. 107 2.5.b Side by Side Comparison of Options Annex into South County Fire RFA Reduce General Fund expenditures by: $6 million —Current contract savings $401,107- County 911 $83,000- OPEB annual Savings Total Savings=—$6,484,000 Relieved of $6.6 million- LEOFF1liability Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Retiree medical benefits Annualized Cost- $83,000 Annual Cost= $17.8M $6.5M reduction in general fund liabilities. $6.6M reduction in long term liability. Contract with Shoreline Fire Department Annual operations and personnel cost-$22.7M Debt Service- equipment and stations- $2.2M* * Amortized station relocation, repair, construction and other capital equipment. Annual Cost= $24.9M* SHORELINE Form Edmonds Fire Department Annual operations and personnel cost-$18M Debt Service- equipment and stations- $2.2M* * Amortized station relocation, repair, construction and other capital equipment. Estimated Ambulance Billing Revenue= ~$1M Annual Costs=$19.2M* Packet Pg. 108 2.5.b Implementation Tasks and Timelines Annex into South County Fire RFA Contract with Shoreline Fire/EMS Form Edmonds Fire Department • Resolution requesting Make formal request • Hire a Fire Chief, Deputy annexation. for proposal. Chief, and Administrative • Review of request by Initiate Contract Assistant. SCF Governing Board. negotiations. • Begin Negotiations with • Negotiations- Terms Ratify contract by all SCF on transition plan. and Conditions: Cost parties. - Develop specifications sharing, contracts, fire for fire equipment and marshal services. Purchase capital trucks. assets. - Order equipment. • Pre -annexation Develop policies and agreement. Negotiate transition with SCF. procedures. - Amendments to plan: • Hire and train new Governance personnel. Boundaries • Transition plan. - Public referendum. Timeline: 18-24 months Timeline: 24-36 months Timeline: 36 Months m a� U) W 2 w d L_ U_ N 0 70 w 0 U 0 0 _ 0 a O t: 0 0_ m 0 E 70 w c ii 2 U H w _ m E t v Q Packet Pg. 109 2.6 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 05/14/2024 Ordinance Amending ECC 5.05 to Ban the Deliberate Breeding and Sale of Companion Animals Staff Lead: Council Department: City Council Preparer: Scott Passey Background/History According to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (APSCA), approximately 6.3 companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized in the United States. The reasons why range from medically -necessary euthanasia to euthanasia of healthy animals due to inadequate space and financial resources among shelters to house and care for this high volume of unwanted companion animals. The animals most commonly surrendered to shelters are dogs, cats, and rabbits. In Washington State, the number of dogs which may be legally kept on private property is limited under state law to 50 dogs over the age of six months with "intact sexual organs." (RCW 16.52.310.) Under Chapter 16.52, "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," any person may legally keep more than ten dogs in the state of Washington, provided that the owner provides "space to allow each dog to turn about freely, to stand, sit, and lie down." Finding that these statewide standards are inadequate to address concerns about animal cruelty and animal overpopulation in modern times, multiple jurisdictions within Snohomish County have chosen to further restrict the deliberate breeding of companion animals for profit and the sale of cat and dogs, including the Cities of Everett and Bothell. Recommendation Approve the ordinance attached, amending Chapter 5.05, "Animal Control," to ban the deliberate breeding, advertisement, and sale of companion animals for profit in Edmonds. (Option 1.) Narrative The "Pro" and "Con" statements offered and alternatives analyzed rely on legislative models from the Cities of Bothell, Everett, and Edmonds' existing code, which is silent on the subject of regulating the deliberate breeding of companion animals for profit and the sale of companion animals for profit and functions as the "no action" alternative. Source material may be viewed in the attachments to this item. Option 1: Ban the Deliberate Breeding and the Sale of Companion Animals for Profit. a) Pro: Affirmatively prevents animals being bred and sold within Edmonds city limits and clearly signals to the community that this activity is not encouraged or allowed in the City of Edmonds. b) Con: This could impact responsible breeders who are not overbreeding or abusing their breeding Packet Pg. 110 2.6 stock. c) Financial Impact: While this may minimally increase calls and activity by Edmonds' animal control officers, it also allows the City of Edmonds to prevent more companion animals from being created and becoming a financial burden if surrendered or impounded at the City's designated shelter. Like all municipalities, Edmonds contracts with a local shelter (Everett Animal Shelter) and is forced to utilize its funds to impound, transport, house, feed, spay/neuter, and adopt out unwanted companion animals due to overpopulation. Option 2: Restrict the Deliberate Breeding and the Sale of Companion Animals for Profit. a) Pro: Instead of outright banning the deliberate breeding and sale of animals, this would be a less prescriptive approach which would empower our animal control officers to undertake the following actions in relation to the deliberate breeding and sale of companion animals: i. Requiring breeders to obtain a license. ii. Application process. iii. Inspections by animal control. iv. Registration fees. v. Greater accountability for the number of companion animals and ownership through self - reporting. vi. Opportunity for the City to show options and support for responsible pet ownership. b) Con: This would require more time, effort, and engagement for our animal control officers, which might not necessarily be offset by the fees assessed on licensed breeding operations. Additionally, while this approach may limit the number of companion animals which are bred and sold in the City of Edmonds, it would not eliminate entirely the possibility that more unwanted companion animals end up in City -designated shelters. c) Financial Impact: This could potentially generate some additional revenue for the City of Edmonds if a significant number of breeding operations are forced to pay registration fees, but could potentially add to the workload of our present Animal Control Officers to enforce the new codes. Option 3: No Action to Amend the City of Edmonds' Code to Regulate Breeding and Sale of Animals a) Pro: Does not require additional interactions between Edmonds' Animal Control Officers and members of the public, which may be a cost -savings and less hazardous if the Animal Control Officers are required to intervene at a nuisance property. b) Con: Potentially, more unwanted companion animals will be bred and sold for profit in the City of Edmonds, which becomes a burden to the Edmonds taxpayer when these animals are surrendered to the custody of the City -designated shelter. c) Financial Impact: The financial impact should be the status quo, with our present costs at the City -designated shelter remaining unchanged. Attachments: 2024.05.06 - Final v. 2 - Ordinance adopting 5.05 ECC Exhibit A - ECC 5.05.010 (Proposed Amendment to Definitions) Exhibit B - ECC 5.05.134 (Proposed Amendments to Ban the Breeding, Advertisement, and Sale of Companion Animals) Shelter Animals Count - Full-Year-2023-Report 2024.04.01 - Edmonds Senior Animal Control Officer Jessica Gilginas' Email Packet Pg. 111 2.6 Bothell Municipal Code 6.12.115 - Hobby kennel or hobby cattery - License required Everett Municipal Code 6.04.070 (1)(d) Prohibition on Sales of Cats and Dogs 2024.05.06 - Sabrina Connaughton - Statement of Support Packet Pg. 112 2.6.a ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.05 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL WHEREAS, there are aspects of chapter 5.05 ECC which do not reflect current attitudes towards animal welfare; WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Edmonds to address animal overpopulation due to the breeding, advertisement, and sale of companion animals for profit; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 5.05 the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Animal Control," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibits A and B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike - Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance. APPROVED: MAYOR MIKE ROSEN Packet Pg. 113 2.6.a ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: M. JEFF TARADAY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO. Packet Pg. 114 2.6.a SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the _ day of , 2024, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.05 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING ANIMAL CONTROL. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this day of , 2024. CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY 3 Packet Pg. 115 ECC 5.05.010, Definitions Page 1 of 4 2.6.b 5.05.010 Definitions. A. "Animal control authority" means the person, association or corporation, appointed or authorized by the city of Edmonds and/or the chief of police or his designee, to enforce the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances of the city pertaining to animal control. B. "Animal control officers" means officers employed by the animal control authority and includes police officers. C. "At large" means off the premises of the owner and not under the immediate control of the owner, member of the owner's immediate family, or person authorized by the owner, by means of a leash, cord or chain no longer than eight feet. D. "Companion animal" refers to animals owned and kept for purposes of enjoyment and pleasure, rather than utility, and includes particularly species of Canidae. Felidae, and Leporidae, otherwise known as domesticated species of dogs, cats, and rabbits. D. "Covered animal" means hoofed animals usually found on farms, such as horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, bovine animal, sheep, goats and/or swine. E. "Dangerous dog" means any dog that, according to the records of the animal control authority, has: (1) inflicted severe injury on a human being without provocation on public or private property; (2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property; or (3) been previously found to be potentially dangerous, the owner having received notice of such and the dog again aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals; provided, however, that an animal shall not be considered a "dangerous dog" if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog or has, in the past, been observed or reported to have tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. F. "Domestic animal" means any animal that is usually tamed and bred by humans. r.i. "Guard dog" means any member of the dog family which has been trained or represented as trained to protect persons and/or property by virtue of exhibiting hostile propensities and aggressiveness to unauthorized persons. The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4354, passed March 19, 2024. Packet Pg. 116 ECC 5.05.010, Definitions Page 2 of 4 2.6.b #. "Inherently dangerous animal" means any live member of the Canidae, Felidae, Ursidae, and Reptilia families, including hybrids thereof, which, due to its inherent nature, may be considered dangerous to humans. Inherently dangerous animals include but are not necessarily limited to: 1. Canidae, meaning and including any member of the dog family not customarily domesticated by man, or any hybrids thereof, but not including domestic dogs and wolf hybrids (cross between a wolf and a domestic dog). 2. Felidae, meaning and including any member of the cat family not customarily domesticated by man, or any hybrids thereof, but not including domestic cats. 3. Ursidae, meaning and including any member of the bear family, or any hybrids thereof. 4. Reptilia, meaning venomous and "devenomized" reptiles, including but not necessarily limited to all members of the following families: Helodermidae (gila monster), Viperidae (pit vipers), Crotalidae (rattlesnakes), Atractaspidae (mole vipers), Hydrophiidae (sea snakes), and Elapidae (coral snakes and cobras). 5. Colubridae snakes which are rear fanged, including, but not necessarily limited to dispholidus typus (boomslangs), thebtornis kirtlandii (African twig or vine snake), and rhabdophis (keelbacks). 6. Colubridae snakes which reach a length of 10 feet and over, including but not necessarily limited to green anaconda, reticulated pythons, Burmese python, albino Indian python, and African rock python. 7. Crocodilia, meaning and including crocodiles, alligators and caimans. 1. "Inhumane treatment" means every actor omission whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering is caused or permitted. }. "Own" means owning, keeping, leasing, possessing or harboring any animal. "Owner" means any person having an interest or right of possession to an animal or any person having control, custody or possession of an animal or by reason of the animal being seen residing consistently at a location, shall be presumed to be the owner. K. "Person" means any person, firm, corporation or association. The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4354, passed March 19, 2024. Packet Pg. 117 ECC 5.05.010, Definitions Page 3 of 4 2.6.b L-. "Pet" is a domestic animal owned and kept by an individual or family for enjoyment and pleasure rather than utility. The term "pet" includes all animals required to be licensed under the terms of this chapter when properly licensed. M. "Potentially dangerous dog" means: (1) any dog that when unprovoked: (a) inflicts a bite or bites on a human, pet or livestock either on public or private property; or (b) chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks, or any other public grounds or private property in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or (2) any dog with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, to cause injury or otherwise to threaten the safety of humans, pets or livestock on any public or private property. N. "Poultry" means domestic fowl normally raised for eggs or meat and includes, but is not limited to, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, quail, guinea fowl, pea fowl and other similar domesticated birds. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to conflict with or eliminate any state wildlife licensing requirement with relation to the keeping of any type of fowl. Large fowl over three feet in height or 30 pounds as mature adults, such as emus or ostriches, shall be considered "covered animals" and regulated as such. 8. "Proper enclosure of a dangerous dog" means, while on the owner's property, a dangerous dog shall be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure shall have secure sides and a secure top, and shall also provide protection from the elements for the dog. -12. "Severe injury" means any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations requiring multiple sutures or cosmetic surgery. Q. "Vicious animal" means any animal other than a "dangerous dog" or "potentially dangerous dog" that endangers the safety of any person or domestic animal by biting or attacking without provocation. R. "Wild animal" means any animal living in its natural state and native to the United States and not normally domesticated, raised or bred by humans. [Ord. 3895 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3655 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3634 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003]. The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4354, passed March 19, 2024. Packet Pg. 118 ECC 5.05.010, Definitions Page 4 of 4 2.6.b The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4354, passed March 19, 2024. Disclaimer: The city clerk's office has the official version of the Edmonds City Code. Users should contact the city clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited a bove. City Website: www.edmondswa.gov Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company. The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4354, passed March 19, 2024. Packet Pg. 119 2.6.c ECC 5.05.134, The Breeding, Advertisement, and Sale of Companion Animals is Banned Page 1 of 1 5.05.134 The Breeding, Advertisement, and Sale of Companion Animals is Banned. A. The Deliberate Breeding of Companion Animals for Profit is Prohibited. It s h a I I be u n Iawfu I for any person to deliberately breed any companion animal, namely any dog, cat, or rabbit, for the purposes of profit. Violation of this subsection by any person or corporation shall be an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1000) per litter deliberately bred. Anyone found guilty of this provision may cure this fine by providing proof that all of the animals bred and their offspring have been spayed or neutered to the animal control officer, via inspection of the animals in question and veterinary records, and that all breeding activity on the property has ceased. B. AdvertisementandSaleofCompanionAnimalsProhibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any companion animal, namely any dog, cat, or rabbit. A retail pet store may provide space and appropriate care for animals owned by a publicly operated animal control agency or nonprofit animal welfare organization for the purpose of adopting spayed or neutered dogs, cats or rabbits to the public. Violation of this subsection by any person or corporation shall be an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per animal per day. 1. Exception forAccidental Litters The prohibition on the deliberate breeding of companion animals for profit in 5.05.134(a) shall not apply to litters of companion animals which we were bred due to accident, provided that the person responsible for the animals provides proof to the animal control officer that the animals bred have been spayed or neutered. 2. Exception forRehomingFees: The prohibition on the advertisement and sale of companion animals in 5.05.134(b) shall not apply to rehoming fees required when adopting any companion animal for the ourooses of ensuring that the animal is adopted into a safe environment. Packet Pg. 120 I 2.6.d I SHELTER ANIMALS COUNT ANNUAL ANALYSIS C, T R vs o � a ti QP SNELTE0 S/NCE 2016 ,~ . Packet Pg. 121 k" tAJ4A0tW 0 ear Since our founding in 2012, Shelter Animals Count (SAC) has been on a collaborative journey of dat collection and sharing. Through it all, our work has been driven by the belief that understanding th number of animals entering and leaving animal shelters is essential because with this knowledge, v are able to identify real solutions to the challenges faced by animal shelters today. 2020 marked a pivotal "reset" in animal welfare, showcasing the power of unity and fostering creativity and innovation. It also unveiled vulnerabilities in the system. In the years following, we h seen steady increases in animal intakes, flatlines or decreases in outcomes, and a persistent gap in animals awaiting an outcome. The result? An ongoing capacity crisis. Entering our fourth year of this "new normal," we are faced with confronting the challenge of the year -over -year buildup of animals that have entered and lingered in organizations, waiting for an outcome — the total now reaching an estimated 900,000 animals since 2021. As recent trends indicate another challenging year ahead in 2024, SAC remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting you. Recognizing the importance of understanding the historical changes of animal counts within the welfare system, our report includes 2019 comparisons to provide context for the industry's evoluti toward this "new normal." Moreover, we are proud to introduce our new estimation model, translating percentages into estimated animal counts. This development makes the data more accessible and user-friendly, allowing us to bring even more animal advocates into the fold. While 2023 presented its share of challenges for our industry, our collective passion and resilience will fuel progress in 2024. As we embark on this new year, we must continue to look ahead, while learning from where we have been. Embracing post -pandemic changes, sharing experience, and collaborating on solutions will all play a pivotal role in shaping what comes in the years ahead. ; Our commitment to transparency, cooperation, and neutrality remains unwavering and we look forward to telling your stories through data, collectively and individually, as we forge ahead into 2024! 2 Executive Director, Shelter Animals Count Hir4Lir T JANUARY - DECEMBER, 2021 - 2023 NEW in 2024: Introducing Shelter Animals Count's new estimation model This report is the first report to contain data from Shelter Animals Count's new estimation model, which translates percentages into estimated figures. Please note that the reported numbers are rounded for simplicity, allowing for a more comprehensive representation of the data. For more information about the model, see page 14. The number of animals entering While non -live outcomes are on shelters through community intakes in the rise for both cats and dogs, the 2023 remained roughly the same as number of dogs euthanized 2022 at 6.5 million, with intakes nearly (359,000 dogs) surpassed the evenly split between dogs and cats. number of cats euthanized (330,000 cats). Shelter euthanasia represents 9% of total intakes. Even though total community intakes PAGE 11, 1� remained flat in 2023, 4% fewer animals (-67,000) were transferred A total of 900,000 animals between organizations compared to have entered and lingered i 2022. our nation's shelters and PAGE 5, 7 While 2.2 million dogs were adopted in 2023, dog adoptions are still 5% lower than in 2019 (-108,000 dogs adopted). Cats are experiencing a more hopeful trend: 2.6 million cats were adopted in 2023,14% more (+319,000 cats) than 2019. PAGE 11, 1� rescues since January 2021. This surplus is on top of the population already residing within organizations, resulting in an ongoing capacity crisis. FPO' �-- 3 Packet Pg. 123 2.6.d 4- 0 m Co a� _ m m ML W w L _ M� W O •+ LO 0 LO U U W Cm _ _ m E Q m V _ ca _ L 0 L O Q Na) M N O N L 3 LL Packet Pg. 124 In 2023, 2.6.d ) I r dogs and cats entered shelters and rescues nationwide. i vOAIF= iv COMPARED TO 2022 COMPARED TO 2021 COMMUNITY INTAKES* FOR 2023 Community intakes in 2023 remained fairly consistent with 2022, but are still 3% lower than 2019 accounting fora reduction in roughly 214,000 animals entering organizations compared to pre -pandemic times. Community intakes remained evenly split between dogs and cats in 2023. In addition to animals entering organizations through their community,1.5 million animals were transferred between organizations in 2023, marking an 4% decrease since 2022. 'Community intakes tally all intakes except transfers to ensure a cl count of animals received directly from the community, avoiding uuuuiu counting during total intake calculations. 0 W VY N Z LLJ Z1-- m LL �C 1-10 O° 10, Au 3.2% COMPARED TO 2019 STRAY . BYLOWNER ED • N ANSFERRED . OTHER 5o • 50% 40 ao 24% 20 10 0 48% 48% r-0 0 a a) IX E C d s c.� ca 18% 21% 19% 18 Q 18 /o 8% 9% 9% 9% 2019 2021 2022 Packet Pg. 125 24% 25% 25% 3W -2MILL101- 4 0 m U) CU 0) DOGSE ENTERED SHELTERS AND RESCUES IN 2023 m DOGS IN 2023: INCREASES FUELED BY STRAYS Dog community intakes increased by 10% from 2021 and 3% from 2022, yet they remain 6% below 2019 levels. Stray intakes drove this increase, with an additional 234,000 strays entering organizations compared to 2021, constituting 46% of intakes, matching 2019 rates. Other sources, like dogs born in care or dogs confiscated/seized, contributed to a 14% overall increase (52,000 dogs) compared to 2019/2021. Owner surrenders for dogs have remained steady since 2021, while still reflecting a 10% decrease compared to 2019. CU L O w o Ar v s PARED TO 2022 0 LO 0 W 0) _ _ � a a) _ � L 0 0 a a) M- Percentages repro t intakes as % ( N total/gross inta R a) PV c M 0 V • STRAY RELINQUISHED . BY OWNER TRANSFERRED • IN OTHER N is E Q so 46,"' L W 42% O o +�+ � d Q 40 t — w Z Z = J 30 Za 24% 24% 25 _ C1 20 0 V 22% 21% 20°76 Q LL O10 c 896 9% 10% 10'/a 0 2019 2021 2022 Packet Pg. 126 t� 3 O MILLIO 0 CATS ENTERED SHELTERS AND RESCUES IN 2023 r i CATS IN 2023: STRAY INTAKE DOWN In 2023, community intakes for cats are nearly on par with 2019 levels, showing less than 1% decrease. Stray intakes are down by 6% compared to 2019. Other sources, like cats born in care or cats confiscated/seized, contributed to a 14% overall increase (43,000 cats) since 2019. Owner surrenders for cats have remained steady since 2021 (accounting for 25% of total intakes), but they are 8% higher (73,000 cats) than 2019 rates. 60 LU Q so w Z 40 JQ 30 li 1 ■ O 20 L.L O 10 1-10 0 0 COMPARED TO 122 TO OMPARED 2019 . STRAY • N TRANSFERRED . BYOWNERRELINQUISHED . OTHER 54% 24% 2019 50% 25% 17% 8% 2021 50% 49% r-0 0 CL 4) IX M N t O N L CU LL 3 0 U ca 25% 25% C1 Q 170/ 8% 2022 Packet Pg. 127 4- 0 m m �a a� _ m m L m w+ L _ Mm W O 41 LO U U w _ _ m E Q m _ R _ L O t O Q NNa) 1.6 M N O N i l4 d 3 LL Packet Pg. 128 2.6.d In 2023, 010 1 000 dogs and cats had a live outcome* from animal sheltering organizations. This is an increase of 166,000 live outcomes over 2022 and 75,000 more than in 2019. 2% WAITING FOR OUTCOME 12% TRANSFERRED OUT 2% OTHER 3% RETURNED TO FIELD 9% RETURNEI TO OWNE TRANSFE Dogs and cats entering organizations from their community are less likely to be transferred to another organization in 2023 compared to 2019. The transfer rate I decreased from 16% in 2019 to 12% in 2023. *Live outcome totals tally all live outcomes except transfers to ensure a clear count of anim Packet Pg. 129 outcome in their community, avoiding double counting. 2.6.d $3*5()WU()U boas and cats had nc •ffe]rOr:111111111111KIM O .••. Non -live outcomes increased by 15% (112,000 animals) compared tc 2022, but are still 16% lower than 2019 (156,000 animals). In recent years, there has been a notable rise in non -live outcomes for dogs (+24% or 78,000 more dogs from 2022; +64% or 157,000 more dogs from 2021). Additionally, non -live outcomes for dogs have risen by 12% (42,000 dogs) compared to 2019. 9`. SHEL EUTHA • Cats are also witnessing an uptick in non -live outcomes, albeit at a slower rate. There was an 8% increase (34,000 more cats) compared to 2022 and C a 3% increase (+15,000 cats) compared to 2021. However, the data shows a positive shift as 31% fewer cats (-198,000 cats) experienced non -live outcomes in 2023 compared to 2019. Died in care rates for cats have remained relatively flat since 2021. Non -live outcomes species breakdown In 2019, 64% of non -live outcomes involved cats. By 2023, this number dropped to 53%, as dogs began seeing substantial increases in non -live outcomes. 2019 2021 2022 Cn E a VA". Packet Pg. 130 • 0 • • ,9MILLION DOGS had a live outcome* in 2023. 2023 DOG TRENDS In 2023, 3% more dogs entered shelters than left, resulting in an additional 107,000 dogs in shelters at the end the year. While dog live outcomes exceeded those in 2021 and 2022, they are still 8% lower than in 2019, which means 242,000 fewer dogs exited shelters via a live outcome than in 2019. ADOPTIONS 109,000 more dogs were adopted in 2023 than in 2022, however the total number of dogs adopted in 2023 is still nearly 108,000 fewer (-5%) than in 2019. RETURN TO OWNER Return to owner rates (of total dog intakes) have decreased from 18% in 2019 to 16% in 2023 despite stray intakes rising back to 2019 rates. 14% TRANSFERRED OUT 1% OTHER 16% RETURNED TC FIELD/OWNEI 2023 DOG OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT I 'v w 2.2 million adopted 0 625,000 returned to owner is359,000 euthanized in shelters <�:7>561,000 transferred between organizations INS 37,000 died in care 2.6.d *Live outcome totals tally all live outcomes except transfers to Packet Pg. 131 f animals receiving a final outcome in their community, avoiding uouuie coup ing. OMILL ',IN CATS had a live outcome* in 2023. 2023 CAT TRENDS In 2023, the total number of cats entering shelters exceeded the number of cats leaving by 2%. This means there were an additional 70,000 cats still waiting for an - outcome at the end of 2023. ADOPTIONS 34,000 more cats were adopted • compared to 2022, while 319,000 more cats were adopted compared to 2019. The percentage of intakes that resulted in C an adoption has increased from 59% in 2019 to 65% in 2023. RETURN TO FIELD 2023 CAT OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT t"v 2.6 million adopted 0 363,000 returned to owner/field 330,000 euthanized in shelters <r1*427,000 transferred — between organizations Return to field rates (of total cat intakes) have decreased from 7% in 2019 to 6% in 00, 2023.12,000 fewer cats were returned to 111,000 died in care field in 2023 compared to 2019, even with intakes very close to 2019 levels. WAITING FOR 11% TRANSFERRED OUT 2% OTHER 6% RETURNED TO FIELD 3% RETURNE[ TOOWNE 2.6.d *Live outcome totals tally all live outcomes except transfers to Packet Pg. 132 f animals receiving a final outcome in their community, avoiding 71705le coup Ing. O At the end of 2023, 0 Cn CU ) C M additional dogs and cats werE1 in the animal sheltering systen nationwide compared to the end of 2022. +70,000 +107,000 additional cats additional dogs 2% 09 ore animals have :ered and lingered ur nation's shelters ice January 2021, ilting in an ongoing capacity crisis. 4 Packet Pg. 133 Shelter Animals Count's Estimation Model Data estimation models are a common tool used by organizations it all business sectors and are a best practice for population/census- type data. Using intake and outcome data from over 6,000 organizations nationwide, SAC developed a peer -reviewed estimation model that includes representative data from all animal sheltering organization types and sizes in all U.S. states and territories. Data was analyzed separately to account for organizational differences, and then combined for the national numbers shared in this report. Tips for using this report Estimates are rounded. Calculating raw totals from rates in this report is not recommended as all rates are calculated using Total Intakes (Community Intakes + Transfers in). For raw numbers on all intake/outcome types over the years, visit our dashboard. • NEW: Find estimation model details, dashboards, and FAQat: www.sheiteranimaiscount,,org/stats - - Definitions Community Intakes Total intakes excluding transfers in to show actual community activity, and avoid double counting intakes when aggregating. Community Live Outcomes Total outcomes excluding transfers out. Intake types as % community intake The percentage of total intakes that were a certain intake type. Live Outcomes Adoption, return to owner (RTO), return to field, transfer, and other live outcome: Non -live outcomes Died in care (neonatal loss, illness, etc.), lost in care, and shelter euthanasia. Outcome types as % community intake The percentage of intakes from within the community that resulted in certain outcomes. Population Change Gross Intakes minus Gross Outcomes provides the number of animals that have entered and not had an outcome. In the specified time period, this is the number that the population in care has increased/decreased by. 4HE A,�XKMU a w Total Outcomes Includes all live outcomes and non -live outcomes. Packet Pg. 134 There were 2.6.d Zq C� 4- 0 M U) Cu animal sheltering organizatiorm� Cu operating in the U.S. in 2023, a o�0 1R / 46 escues 520 Shelters s ILL 000 Mr W 5 O Ln � Ln I O 's LO L) o�o Lu Resc 1 C i� 3l E w Q 4) °R,, 2,018 Rescues C L ° 695 0 Shelters r 4,915 shelters 9,514 rescues The majority (85%) of community intakes occur in shelters, with 15% coming from rescues. Shelters are brick -and -mortar organizations, whereas rescues tend to be foster -based organizations. 0 ABOUT SHELTER ANIMALS COUN THE MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING STATISTIC Over the past few decades, several attempts were made to create a platform for shelt( data reporting in the animal welfare industry. Shelter Animals Count was founded in 2012 by a diverse group of animal welfare agencies with the desire to come together a an industry and finally create a standardized database. Their partnership and collaboration led to the development of The National Database, which aims to measure progress in animal welfare, foster collaboration, and address the issue of pet homelessness. Shelter Animals Count is a neutral, independent non-profit organization entrusted with analyzing and sharing animal sheltering data to provide crucial information and insights to save lives. Data collection began in 2016 and has grown to include intake and outcome data from all organization types (without any minimum intake requirements), all species (beyond just cats and dogs), and community services (for owned pets) in all 50 U.S. states, Puert Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The database is continuing to grow with planned expansions into Canada and the collection of additional data points (172 currently collected) — including field services and more detailed intake and outcome data categories (animal -level data). 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'F/IICON VA�ltl Supporters humane �� O ORF60NOPFRATION HUMANE ��{� `�' Kentuck' SOm NUM A N E KKIINN[OI ` . r data yr spca SOCIETY NEa � ALLANCE aysideWdlFS;..°.a:° VASCONSIN iillTldfl, ""'�°° Packet Pg. 137 2.6.e From: Gilginas, Jessica<Jessica.Gilginas@edmondswa.gov> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 11:34 AM To: Bennett, Michelle<michelle. ben nett@edmondswa.gov> Cc: Machado, David <David.Machado@edmondswa.gov>; Strum, Kraig <Kraig.Strum@edmondswa.gov> Subject: RE: Animal control perspective on banning backyard breeding in Edmonds Good Morning Ma'am, I appreciate Councilmember Nand inquiring about our input. Fortunately, we have experienced a decrease in breeders due to education and spay/neuter campaigns. We are still always in support of ways to increase our ability to enforce proper care of our animals. We hope that any breeding concerns are brought to our attention. To provide you with a more concise answer, I would be interested in how the term backyard breeder may be defined and details of the proposal. We currently utilize dog breeding codes (example of RCW 16.52.310) to ensure adequate care and responsible breeding. If the city were to adopt this, I would encourage a reduction in the number of animals that this RCW permits. This may be a good opportunity to tie-in an evaluation regarding the number of pets allowed in a single dwelling. ECC 5.05.015 permits up to five domesticated pets, rather it be five guinea pigs or five Great Danes (both of which we adore). However, there is a substantial size comparison in species, yet the limitations remain the same. Due to infrastructure development leading to decreasing sizes in property lots, I am not certain that increasing the number of pets is the best option. I would propose an alternative for Edmonds adopting kennel licensing requirements. This would also address breeders. Below are examples of such. Borrowing from Bothell's municipal code, license types may be: a. "Hobby cattery" means a noncommercial cattery at or adjoining a private residence where four or more adult cats are bred or kept for exhibition for organized shows or for the enjoyment of the species; provided, however, a combination hobby cattery/kennel license may be issued where the total number of cats and dogs exceeds the number allowed by code. b. "Hobby kennel" means a noncommercial kennel at or adjoining a private residence, where four or more adult dogs are bred or kept for hunting, training and exhibition for organized shows, field, working and/or obedience trials or for enjoyment of the species; provided, however, a combination hobby cattery/kennel license may be issued where the total number of cats and dogs exceeds the number allowed by code. c. "Special hobby kennel license" means a license issued to pet owners under certain conditions, who do not meet the requirements for a hobby kennel license, to allow them to retain only those specific dogs and cats then in their possession until such time as the death or transfer of such animals reduces the number they possess to the legal limit set forth in the city of Bothell Municipal Code. Several benefits, but certainly not to limited to, include: Packet Pg. 138 2.6.e • Requiring breeders to obtain a license. • Application process. • inspections by animal control. • Registration fees. • Greater accountability for the number of dogs and ownership through self -reporting. • Opportunity for the city to show options and support for responsible pet ownership. Again, I greatly appreciate animal control being able to provide input on this matter. I look forward to hearing more and am happy to answer any questions. Thank you. Respectfully, Jessi Gilginas I Senior Animal Control Officer Public Safety Building 250 5t" Ave. N I Edmonds WA 98020 425.771.0205 (office) 425.967.2549 (mobile) 1425.771.0208 (fax) Email address Jessica.Gilgina@edmondswa.gov www.edmondswa.gov/police I Facebook I Instagram Packet Pg. 139 2.6.f Ch. 6.12 Regulation of Animal Businesses, Facilities, and Services I Bothell Municipal Code Pagel of 3 6.12.115 Hobby kennel or hobby cattery - License required. A. It is unlawful for any person to keep and maintain any dog or cat within the city for the purposes of a hobby kennel or hobby cattery without annually obtaining a valid and subsisting license therefor. The fee for such annual license shall be assessed upon the owner or keeper of such animals and shall be as provided by resolution of the council. In addition, each animal shall be licensed individually under the pet licensing provisions of this title. B. Limitation on Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed. Any hobby kennel or hobby cattery license shall limit the total number of dogs and cats over six months of age kept by such hobby kennel or hobby cattery based on the following guidelines: Animal size; 2. Type and characteristics of the breed; 3. The amount of lot area; provided, that the maximum number shall not exceed 25 where the lot area contains five acres or more, the maximum number shall not exceed 10 where the lot area contains 35,000 square feet but less than five acres, and the maximum number shall not exceed five where the lot area is less than 35,000 square feet; 4. The facility specifications or dimensions in which the dogs and cats are to be maintained; 5. The zoning classification in which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery would be maintained. C. Requirements - Hobby Kennels and Hobby Catteries. 1. All open run areas shall be completely surrounded by a six-foot fence set back at least 20 feet from all property lines; provided, this requirement may be modified for hobby catteries as long as the open run area contains the cats and prohibits the entrance of children. For purposes of this section 'open run area" means that area, within the property lines of the premises on which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is to be maintained, where the dogs and cats are sheltered or maintained. If there is no area set aside for sheltering or maintaining the dogs within the property lines of the premises the 20-foot setback does not apply. The property lines of premises not containing an open run area must be completely surrounded by a six-foot fence; 2. No commercial signs or other appearances advertising the hobby kennel or hobby cattery are permitted on the property except for the sale of the allowable offspring set forth in this section; 3. The director may require setback, additional setback, fencing, screening or soundproofing as the director deems necessary to ensure the compatibility of the hobby kennel or hobby cattery with the surrounding neighborhood. Factors to be considered in determining such compatibility are: a. Statements regarding approval or disapproval of surrounding neighbors relative to maintenance of a hobby kennel or hobby cattery at the address applied for; The Bothell Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2414, passed February 6, 2024. Packet Pg. 140 2.6.f Ch. 6.12 Regulation of Animal Businesses, Facilities, and Services I Bothell Municipal Code Page 2 of 3 b. Past history of animal control complaints relating to the dogs and cats of the applicant at the address for which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is applied for; Facility specifications and dimensions in which the dogs and cats are to be maintained; d. Animal size, type and characteristics of breed; e. The zoning classification of the premises on which the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is maintained; 4. The hobby kennel or hobby cattery shall limit dog and cat reproduction to no more than one litter per license year per female dog and two litters per license year per female cat; 5. Each dog and cat in the hobby kennel or hobby cattery shall have current and proper immunization from disease according to the dog's and cat's species and age. Such shall consist of DHLPP inoculation for dogs over three months of age and FVRCP for cats over two months of age, and rabies inoculations for all dogs and cats over six months of age. D. License Issuance and Maintenance. Only when the director is satisfied that the requirements of this chapter have been met may a hobby kennel or hobby cattery license be issued. The license will continue in full force throughout the license year unless, at any time, the hobby kennel or hobby cattery is maintained in such a manner as to: Exceed the number of dogs and cats allowed at the hobby kennel by the animal control section; or 2. Fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. E. Special Hobby Kennel License. 1. Persons owning a total number of dogs and cats exceeding three who do not meet the requirements for a hobby kennel license may be eligible for a special hobby kennel license to be issued at no cost by the animal control authority which will allow them to retain the specific animals then in their possession; provided, that the following conditions are met: a. The applicant must apply for the special hobby kennel license and individual licenses for each dog and cat within 30 days of the date they are contacted by an animal control officer. b. The applicant is keeping the dogs and cats for the enjoyment of the species, and not as a commercial enterprise. c. The additional number of animals shall be based upon the land area of the subject property pursuant to the following schedule: (1) One additional animal may be allowed on any property; (2) Two additional animals may be allowed on properties between 9,600 square feet and 35,000 square feet; The Bothell Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2414, passed February 6, 2024. Packet Pg. 141 2.6.f Ch. 6.12 Regulation of Animal Businesses, Facilities, and Services I Bothell Municipal Code Page 3 of 3 (3) Three additional animals may be allowed on properties 35,000 square feet and greater in area; and (4) No more than a total of six adult dogs or cats may be authorized under a special hobby kennel or cattery license. 2. The special hobby kennel license shall only be valid for those specific dogs and cats in the possession of the applicant at the time of issuance, and is intended to allow pet owners to possess animals beyond the limits imposed by code until such time as the death or transfer of such animals reduces the number possessed to the legal limit set forth by code. 3. The director of animal control may deny any applicant for a special hobby kennel license based on past Animal Control Code violations by the applicant's dogs and cats, or complaints from neighbors regarding the applicant's dogs and cats; or if the animal(s) is maintained in inhumane conditions. (Ord. 2140 § 2 (Exh. B), 2014; Ord. 1511 § 26, 1993). The Bothell Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2414, passed February 6, 2024. Disclaimer: The city clerk's office has the official version of the Bothell Municipal Code. Users should contact the city clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: www.ci.bothell.wa.us Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company. The Bothell Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2414, passed February 6, 2024. Packet Pg. 142 Ch. 6.04Animal Control I Everett Municipal Code Page 1 of 5 2.6.g 6.04.070 Prohibited conduct. A. Offenses Relating to Safety and Sanitation. It is unlawful for any person to: 1. Allow, as an owner of an animal, the accumulation of animal feces in any open area, run, cage or yard and to fail to remove or dispose of feces at least once every twenty-four hours; 2. Fail to remove the fecal matter deposited by the person's animal on public or private property of another before the owner and/or animal leaves the immediate area where the fecal matter was deposited; 3. Fail to have in the person's possession the equipment necessary to remove the person's animal's fecal matter when accompanied by said animal on public property or public easement; 4. Have possession or control of any animal sick or afflicted with any infectious or contagious disease and fail to provide treatment for such disease, or suffer or permit such diseased or infected animal to run at large, or come in contact with other animals, or drink at any public or common watering trough or stream accessible to other animals. 5. Owners of duly licensed "working dogs" are exempted from subsections (A)(2) and (3) of this section B. Offenses Relating to Control. It shall be unlawful for any person to: Permit any animal to be at large. Exception: licensed domestic cats; 2. Permit a domestic cat to trespass upon the property of another in such a manner as to be a nuisance; 3. Permit an animal to be unattended on public premises, property or right-of-way except in those areas specifically designated to permit animals; animals must be confined to such restricted areas. Exception: licensed domestic cats, when not in conflict with subsection (B)(2) of this section; 4. Fail to keep every female dog or cat in heat confined in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that such female dog or cat cannot come into contact with another animal except for planned breeding; 5. Be in possession of property and knowingly permit frequent, continuous or repetitive barking or noise made by any animal, which originates from the property, and which unreasonably disturbs or interferes with the peace, comfort and repose of property owners or possessors, except that such sounds made in animal shelters or veterinary hospitals in compliance with this chapter at the time of the effective date of the amendatory ordinance codified in this section shall be exempt from this subsection; 6. Permit any animal to damage public property or the private property of another; 7. Under circumstances not amounting to a criminal charge, and in addition to the restrictions of Chapter 6.08 EMC and Chapter 16.08 RCW, permit any animal to bite or attack a person or other animal without provocation. The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Packet Pg. 143 Ch. 6.04Animal Control I Everett Municipal Code Page 2 of 5 2.6.g C. Offenses Relating to Cruelty. It shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Abandon an animal by intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence leaving a domesticated animal at a location without providing for the animal's continued care. It is no defense to abandonment to abandon an animal at or near an animal shelter, veterinary clinic or other place of shelter if reasonable arrangements for the care of the animal were not made by the person abandoning the animal; 2. Under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty as defined in RCW 16.52.205, fail to provide an animal with minimum care as defined in EMC 6.04.020; 3. Leave an animal unattended for more than twenty-four consecutive hours; 4. Under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty as defined in RCW 16.52.205, or animal fighting as defined in RCW 16.52.117, beat, cruelly treat, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse an animal; 5. Give away any live animal as a prize for, or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game, or other competition, or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement; or offer such animals as an incentive to enter any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with subsection (F) of this section; 6. Fail, as the operator of a motor vehicle which strikes a domestic animal, to stop at once and render such assistance as may be possible and fail to immediately report such injury or death to the animal's owner; in the event that the owner cannot be ascertained and located, such operator shall at once report the accident to the Everett animal control or the Everett police department; 7. Lay out or expose any kind of poison or leave exposed any poisoned food or drink for animals, or any substance or fluid whatever, whereon or wherein there is or shall be deposited or mingled, any kind of poison or poisonous or deadly substance or fluid whatsoever, on the premises of another, or in any unenclosed place, or to aid or abet any person in so doing. Exception: This does not apply to the reasonable use of rodent or pest poison, insecticides, fungicides, or slug bait for their intended purposes; 8. Permit an animal exhibition or circus to perform in which animals are induced or encouraged to perform through the use of chemical, mechanical, electrical, or manual devices in a manner which will cause, or is likely to cause, physical injury or suffering; 9. Reserved. 10. Under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty as defined in RCW 16.52.205, confine an animal within or on a motor vehicle at any location under such conditions as may endanger the health or well-being of the animal, including but not limited to extreme temperatures, lack of food or water, or confinement with a dangerous animal. Any animal control or peace officer is authorized to remove any animal from a motor vehicle, at any location, when the officer reasonably believes it is confined in such conditions as described above. Any animal so removed shall be delivered to the animal control shelter after The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Packet Pg. 144 Ch. 6.04Animal Control I Everett Municipal Code Page 3 of 5 2.6.g the removing officer leaves written notice of such removal and delivery, including the officer's name, in a conspicuous, secure location on or within the vehicle; 11. Tease, tantalize or provoke any animal with the intent to cause fear or anger; 12. Under circumstances not amounting to first degree animal cruelty as defined in RCW 16.52.205, keep any animal in such a manner or in such a place as to cause injury or pain or to endanger an animal, including reckless exposure to hazardous objects or substances, including but not limited to drugs such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, or unsanitary and unhealthy environments; 13. Tether or confine an animal in such a manner that it can become entangled so that it cannot move freely, cannot reach shelter or water, or such that it can become entangled with another animal; the area where the animal is kept must be free of extraneous material that may cause it injury or illness (such as, but not limited to, glass, sharp metal, nails, etc.). Tether must be a minimum length of three times the length of the animal as measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail; 14. Transport an animal in or on a vehicle in such manner that it can exit the vehicle while it is in motion. The animal must be contained or secured in a manner so as to prevent the possibility of an inadvertent exit by the animal from the vehicle. It is further unlawful for any person to transport any living animal on the running board, fenders, hood, unrestrained in a convertible, in an unenclosed bed of a pickup or flatbed truck, or other outside part of any vehicle unless suitable harness, cage or enclosure is provided and so attached as to protect the animal from falling or being thrown therefrom; 15. Set out any traps in the city unless approved by animal control; except that this shall not apply to the reasonable use of rodent, insect, or slug traps for their intended purposes; 16. Except as provided in this subsection, cut off more than one-half of the ear or ears of any domestic animal or cut off any part of the ear of a dog, devocalize a dog, or crop or cut off any part of the tail of a dog. Violation of this subsection shall be a misdemeanor, punishable in accordance with subsection (F) of this section. This section does not apply if the person performing the procedure is a licensed veterinarian utilizing accepted veterinary surgical protocols. D. A retail pet store may not sell or offer for sale any dog, cat, or rabbit. A retail pet store may provide space and appropriate care for animals owned by a publicly operated animal control agency or nonprofit animal welfare organization for the purpose of adopting spayed or neutered dogs, cats or rabbits to the public. Violation of this subsection by any person or corporation shall be an infraction, punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars per animal per day. E. Offenses Relating to Misrepresenting an Animal as a Service Animal. It shall be unlawful for any person to: It shall be an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars for any person to misrepresent an animal as a service animal. A violation of this section occurs when a person: The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Packet Pg. 145 Ch. 6.04Animal Control I Everett Municipal Code Page 4 of 5 2.6.g a. Expressly or impliedly represents that an animal is a service animal as defined in EMC 6.04.020 for the purpose of securing the rights or privileges afforded disabled persons accompanied by service animals set forth in this code, state or federal law; and b. Knew or should have known that the animal in question did not meet the definition of a service animal. 2, a. An animal control officer or police officer may investigate and enforce this section by making an inquiry of the person accompanied by the animal in question and issuing an infraction. Refusal to answer the questions allowable under subsection (E)(2)(b) of this section shall create a presumption that the animal is not a service animal, and the officer may issue an infraction and require the person to remove the animal from the place of public accommodation. b. An animal control officer or police officer or place of public accommodation shall not ask about the nature or extent of a person's disability, but may make two inquiries to determine whether an animal qualifies as a service animal. An officer or place of public accommodation may ask if the animal is required because of a disability and what work or task the animal has been trained to perform. An officer or place of public accommodation shall not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, or require that the service animal demonstrate its task. Generally, an officer or place of public accommodation may not make these inquiries about a service animal when it is readily apparent that an animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability, such as a dog is observed guiding a person who is blind or has low vision, pulling a person's wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to a person with an observable mobility disability. Unless otherwise provided, violation of any provision of subsection (C) of this section shall constitute a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to three hundred sixty-four days of jail and a five thousand dollar fine. The sentence imposed for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor violation of subsection (C) of this section shall be in accordance with RCW 16.52.200, which is incorporated herein by reference as currently enacted or later amended, except as follows: The civil penalties under RCW 16.52.200(7) and (8) for convictions under subsection (C) of this section shall be payable to the Everett animal control's EMC 3.04.130 cumulative reserve fund for animal control. (Ord. 3984-23 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3903-22 § 4, 2022; Ord. 3236-11 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2873-05 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2394-99 § 6, 1999; Ord. 2091-95 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1810-91 § 7, 1991.) The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Packet Pg. 146 Ch. 6.04Animal Control I Everett Municipal Code Page 5 of 5 2.6.g The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the Everett Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: www.everettwa.gov Hosted by Code Publishing Company, A General Code Company. The Everett Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 4013-24, passed March 27, 2024. Packet Pg. 147 2.6.h Hello, My name is Sabrina Connaughton. I am an Edmonds resident of almost 18 years, and spent approximately 15 years as a full time volunteer and advocate for animal rescue and welfare. I fully support a backyard breeding ban in Edmonds and unincorporated areas of Edmonds. I have seen firsthand the disregard for animal health and welfare in relation to backyard breeding, and have a rescued puppy mill dog as part of my family. She has had lifelong health issues due to her early lack of care and poor environmental conditions. I am not sure if any of the other puppies survived, as I was originally supposed to pick up two puppies, but one passed away before I could get there. I ended up picking up my puppy at five weeks old because the other one had passed away the night before. I was able to purchase her mother a few months later, but after having three litters since her first heat back to back, she passed away after complications from her spay surgery at just over two years old. That breeder committed other crimes, was convicted of many counts of horse neglect, and is currently in an Oregon jail. She never faced charges for her puppy mill operation. In my opinion, there is no regard for the health of the animals that are being used to produce offspring for sale. Many times the animals are held in poor conditions, do not have adequate medical care, socialization, or an environment that is supportive of a quality of life. Because many of these animals lack proper care and socialization, they are also, in my experience, prone to being fearful, and unfortunately, potentially aggressive. With the number of pets seeking homes in shelters and rescues, it is irresponsible to add to the population of companion animals for the purpose of greed, and potentially burdening the buyer with sick or unhealthy animals because they did not receive adequate care prior to being sold. I believe our city can take a positive step towards animal welfare by banning backyard breeding and the sale of companion animals from private parties. It would be a step forward showing that the city of Edmonds cares about our companion animals and supports the efforts of local shelters and rescue organizations. It is a step forward to emphasize the importance of responsible pet ownership, compassion towards animal welfare, and supporting those organizations in our community who are working so hard to help companion animals get the care, services, and placement into homes who can properly care for them. Thank you for your consideration and support, Sabrina Connaughton Packet Pg. 148