Proposal

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These funds have been previously allocated within the approved budget.

Type: Deliberation

Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)

Directors' Update: March 26, 2025

Business Meeting: April 1, 2025

Summary:

Approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Emergency Management Services between Lewis County Emergency Management and the municipalities of Vader, Toledo, Winlock, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, and Pe Ell.

This agreement formalizes a collaborative local emergency management organization to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts within Lewis County. It also ensures compliance with RCW 38.52.070 and WAC 118-30-040, aligning with state requirements for emergency management coordination.

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Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF VADER, TOLEDO, WINLOCK, MORTON, MOSSYROCK, NAPAVINE, AND PE ELL

Resolution Number: 25-096

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the Interlocal Agreements between Lewis County Emergency Management and the municipalities of  Vader, Toledo, Winlock, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, and Pe Ell; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of the Interlocal Agreements; and

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreements provide the 2025 fee for Lewis County Emergency Management services at $6.30 per person in each city based on the current Office of Financial Management Official Population Estimate.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED (1) the Interlocal Agreements for Emergency Management services between Lewis County Emergency Management and the municipalities of  Vader, Toledo, Winlock, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, and Pe Ell are hereby approved; and (2) the Chair of the BOCC is authorized to sign on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 1st day of April, 2025.