HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 327CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 327
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FORMING
NORCOM AS A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY PROVIDING CONSOLIDATED
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Medina (City) wishes to participate as a Principal in the
consolidated emergency service communications center, to be known as the "North East
King County Regional Public Safety Communications Agency" or "NORCOM;" and
WHEREAS, the Principals have investigated the means by which consolidation
of some or all existing emergency service communications operations in North and East
King County may be accomplished for the purpose and benefit of enhancing public
safety; and
WHEREAS, the Principals, through creation of the NORCOM seek to deliver
excellent emergency service communications in a highly efficient manner; to access
potential economies of scale through consolidation of activities; to promote interagency
collaboration, communication and interoperability; and to continuously identify means to
enhance service delivery; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation of emergency service communications will be of
substantial benefit to the citizens of the Principals and the residents of North and East
King County; and
WHEREAS, substantial investigation of alternative approaches to calculation of
user fees has resulted in a fee formula which the parties agree is fair and equitable;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MEDINA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to sign the Interlocal
Agreement and any supplemental documents necessary or appropriate for incorporation
including the Articles of Incorporation forming NORCOM as a separate legal entity
providing consolidated emergency communications services.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA THE 10T" DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 2007. R.
Miles R. Adam, Mayor
Approved as to form: Attest:
Wayne . Tanaka, City Attorney Ra el Baker, City Clerk