Resolution 1549RESOLUTION NO. 1549
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO PURSUE THE
BENEFITS OF RECEIVING FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES FROM THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGIONAL
FIRE AUTHORITY VIA ANNEXATION
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds ("the City") and the South Snohomish County Fire &
Rescue Regional Authority ("SCF") share a contiguous border along the City's Eastern boundary;
and
WHEREAS, the City is a fire protection jurisdiction as defined in RCW 52.26.020(3); and
WHEREAS, RCW 52.26 authorizes two or more fire protection jurisdictions to participate
in a regional fire services authority commonly known as a regional fire authority or "RF A"; and
WHEREAS, the City and SCF are interested in pursuing the potential operational
efficiencies and cost savings over other available service providers, as a result of annexing into
SCF; and
WHEREAS, both the City and SCF believe that the public health and safety of the citizens
they serve will benefit from annexation into SCF;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, THAT:
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.300(2), the City requests annexation into the South
Snohomish County Regional Fire, subject to the provisions of RCW 52.26.300(3) and voter
approval.
Section 2. The City Clerk is instructed to file this Resolution with the Governing Board of
SCF in accordance with RCW 52.26.300(2).
Resolved this 11th day of June, 2024.
APPROVED:
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MIKE ROSEN, MAYOR
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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SCOTT PASSEY, CITY CLERK
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.:
June 5, 2024
June 11, 2024
1549
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