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FEDERAL WAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chambers - City Hall
february 16, 2010 — 5:30 pm
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Kochmar called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Linda Kochmar, Deputy Mayor Dini Duclos, Councilmembers
Jim Ferrell, Mike Park, Jeanne Burbidge, Jack Dovey and Roger Freeman.
Staff present: City Manager/Police Chief Brian Wilson, City Attomey Pat Richardson and City
Clerk Carol McNeilly.
2. ANIMAL SERVICES
Assistant Police Chief Andy Hwang stated the city has contracted with King CountyAnimal Care
and Control for services since 1990. In 2009, the King County Council voted to eliminate all
animal services. Since their initial announcement, they have proposed to continue services
under a new regional model. Under the new model, the citywould pay approximately $484k per
year for their services.
The city has explored the option of establishing an animal services unit within the police
department. The unit would have 2 full time employees and the city would contract with the
Tacoma Humane Society for sheltering services. Startup costs for the unit are estimated at
$300,000 in 2010. The projected ongoing annual costs is estimated at $338k. This figure does
not take into consideration the licensing revenues that would be collected and offset the
operating costs.
The Council asked clarifying questions of staff and a representative from the Tacoma Humane
Society.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council adjoumed to executive session at 6:12 pm to discuss potential litigation
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(b)
for approximately 45 minutes. Mayor Kochmar adjoumed from executive at 6:40. The
Council adjoumed at 6:55 pm.
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4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kochmar adjourned the meeting at 6:55 pm.
ATTEST:
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Carol McNeilly, CMC, ity CI
Approved by Council: March 2, 2010
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