PRHSPSC PKT 10-11-2016City of Federal Way
City Council
Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee
October 11, 2016 City Hall
5:00 p.m. H lebos Conference Room
MEETING AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes)
3. COMMISSION COMMENTS
4. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Topic Title/ Description
A. Approval of Minutes: September 13, 2016
B. Homeless Encampment and Services Initiative
C. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, Tukwila, and
the Port of Seattle for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement
Team
D. Purchase of Fireworks and Ammunition Disposal Trailer
from Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc.
5. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON EMERGING ISSUES
6. PENDING ITEMS
• Festivals
7. NEXT MEETING: November 8, 2016
8. ADJOURNMENT
Committee Members
Mark Koppang, Chair
Lydia Assefa- Dawson
Martin Moore
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PARKS, RECREATION, HUMAN SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Tuesday September 13, 2016
5:00 p.m.
SUMMARY
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Koppang, Committee members Moore and Assefa- Dawson.
Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Burbidge
Staff Members in Attendance: Andy Hwang, Chief of Police, John Hutton, Parks Director, Jeff
Watson, Community Services Manager, Rob Ettinger Dumas Bay Centre Manager, Ryan Call, Assistant
City Attorney, Jeri -Lynn Clark, Executive Assistant to the Council and Mary Jaenicke, Administrative
Asst. II.
Guests: Richard Pierson
Chair Koppang called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
Public Comment: Richard Pierson, a 40 year resident of Northlake, moved to the area for the
naturalness of Federal Way. Mr. Pierson talked about a project that he has been working on for over a
year. It's called the Northlake Conservation Reserve Project. He also urged the committee to consider a
moratorium on the corporate parks zoning permitting.
Commission Comment: None
Approval of Minutes
Committee member Moore moved to approve the July minutes as written. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded the motion. Motion passed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2016/2017 Diversity Commission Work Plan
Mr. Watson reviewed the four major items on the Diversity commissions 2016/2017 work plan. No
discussion was held. Committee member Moore moved to forward the 2016 -2017 Diversity
Commission Work Plan to the September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee
member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Committee member Moore inquired about the Freeman Award. Mr.
Watson answered that it is not on the work plan because it is considered an ongoing item. Motion
passed.
First Amendment to Cedar Building Services, Inc.
Mr. Ettinger stated that Cedar Building Services has been providing janitorial services at Dumas Bay
Centre since 2013. They have done an excellent job at the Center, and able to stay under budget. There is
an increase in compensation on the contract due to the increase in prevailing wage. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the proposed agreement to the September 20, 2016 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
Interagency Agreement Between the Washington State Internet Crimes Against Children Task
Force Acting Through the City of Seattle Police Department and Federal Way Police
Chief Hwang stated that this is managed by the Seattle Police Department. They assist law enforcement
with cybercrimes and child pornography. These investigations can be very complicated, and involves
people that are out of state. The Department of Justice has these tasks forces setup to assist local law
enforcement agencies. There is no cost to the City of Federal Way. Committee member Moore moved
to forward the Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force Acting through the City of Seattle Police Department and Federal Way Police
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Department to the September 20, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
Drug Enforcement Administration Asset Forfeiture Sharing MOU and Stat and Local HIDTA
Task Force Agreement
Chief Hwang stated that this is a regional collaboration that targets mid -level drug dealers. A Detective is
assigned to this task force. The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) pays for the Detective to be a
member of the task force. The asset forfeitures are shared equally between the participating agencies.
This Agreement reimburses FWPD for the Officer's overtime up to $17,753.00: Committee member
Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the Drug Enforcement Administration MOU and State and
Local HIDTA Task Force Agreement between the City of Federal Way / Federal Way Police
Department and U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration to the September
20, 2016, City Council consent agenda. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion passed.
2016 Target Community Engagement Funds Grant
Chief Hwang stated that Target asked them to apply for the Community Engagement Funds Grant in the
amount of $1500.00. The grant funds will be used to purchase stickers, pencils, magnets and other items
that will be handed out to kids and adults. There are no matching funds or reporting requirements.
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the request to apply for the $1,500 Target
Corporation Grant for the Federal Way Police Departments Crime Prevention Program, to the
September 20, 2016 City Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore
seconded. Motion passed.
Parks Asphalt Trail Repairs
Mr. Hutton stated that this project has been a major priority for the Parks Commission for several years.
Many of the trails and pathways in the parks have been damaged by roots. Committee member Assefa-
Dawson asked why this is a Parks Department project since it is an asphalt overlay. Mr. Hutton stated
this project is for small walking trails in the parks. Mr. Call added that these do not have the same build
standards as the roads have. Roads are much more expensive. Chair Koppang added that Parks staff does
not have the time or resources to do this on their own. They will be able to contract it out at a reasonable
cost. Committee member Moore asked where the companies that submitted bids are based out of. Mr.
Hutton was unsure; Committee member Moore would like a follow -up to this question. Committee
member Moore moved to forward the authorization of a bid award for asphalt trail repairs in the
amount of $145,488.18 to Tony Lind Paving and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement
and forward to the September 20, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion passed.
The following items are related to the Town Square Park project, accepting the projects as complete,
and filing the paperwork with the State to release the retainage to the contractors.
Eastern States Paving, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Eastern States Paving, Inc.
contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $1,876.50 retainage to the full
Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion
Passed.
Fieldturf USA, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the Fieldturf USA, Inc. installation of the
playground safety surface at Town Square Park as complete and forward the authorization of staff to
release their $4,111.45 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval.
Committee member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
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Landscape Structures, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Landscape Structures, Inc.
installation of the Zipkrooz and Oodle Swing at Town Square Park as complete and forward the
authorization of staff to release their $1,792.05 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent
agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion Passed.
Northwest Playground Equipment, Inc. Retainage Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the Northwest Playground Equipment,
Inc. installation of the Activo Bambino and Spring Toys at Town Square Park as complete and forward
the authorization of staff to release their $1,467.18 retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016
consent agenda for approval. Committee member Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
Metro Group, LLC Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Metro Group, LLC contract
as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $4,278.10 retainage to the full Council
September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion Passed.
American Guaranteed Roofing & Construction Retainage Release
Committee member Moore moved to forward the acceptance of the American Guaranteed Roofing &
Construction contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $15,036.75
retainage to the full Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member
Assefa- Dawson seconded. Motion Passed.
Global Contractors, LLC Retainage Release
Committee member Assefa- Dawson moved to forward the acceptance of the Global Contractors, LLC
contract as complete and forward the authorization of staff to release their $3,561.25 retainage to the full
Council September 20, 2016 consent agenda for approval. Committee member Moore seconded. Motion
Passed.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON EMERGING ISSUES
Committee member Moore stated that he would like to submit to the committee a press release from
Senator Mark Miloscia on homelessness and his plans. He thinks this is something that should be shared.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge added that there seems to be a push to provide immediate housing and it's
impacting Federal Way to some degree. There is an attempt to have a larger impact on the causes of
homelessness and believes that they need to look at all of the perspectives for discussion.
Committee member Moore request to have an update on the homeless encampments at the October
meeting.
Committee member Moore requested an update on the Violence Coalition Committee. Mayor Burbidge
stated that she did not want to ask for a big presentation, when the committee is just getting started.
PENDING ITEMS
Festivals — Chair Koppang stated that he received an email from a member of the Federal Way
Symphony regarding holding a festival at Town Square Park. Deputy Mayor Burbidge said she spoke
with her this morning regarding the event. Town Square Park is a new park and there are policy
discussions and decisions on the use of the Park that need to take place. Mr. Hutton stated that the event
does need to be fully vetted. The discussions have been very preliminary.
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Committee member Assefa- Dawson inquired about a Cultural Festival. This is on the Diversity
Commissions Work Plan.
NEXT MEETING
October 11, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:54p.m.
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 18, 2016 ITEM #:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY,
KENT, RENTON, SEATTLE, TUKWILA, AND THE PORT OF SEATTLE FOR THE VALLEY NARCOTICS
ENFORCEMENT TEAM
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City Of Federal Way / Federal Way Police Department enter into an
Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, Tukwila,
and the Port of Seattle for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team?
COMMITTEE: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety MEETING DATE: Oct. 11, 2016
Council Committee (PRHS &PSC)
CATEGORY:
® Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
F] City Council Business ❑ Resolution - ❑ Other
STAFF REPORT BY: Andy J _ Hwang, Chief of Police DEPT: Police
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Attachments:
1. PRHS &PS Staff Memo
2. Interlocal Agreement
Options Considered:
1. Accept the VNET Interlocal Agreement
2. Reject the VNET Interlocal Agreement
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATIO�i:, Accept the VNET Narcotics Enforcement Team Interlocal Agreement
b DIRECTOR APPROVAL: APPROVAL: Co ..Cil
Initial /�
CHIEF OF STAFF:
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: "I move to forward the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Cities
of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle for the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team to the October 18, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval. "
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move to accept the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle for the Valley Narcotics
Enforcement Team and authorize the Mayor to execute said Agreement. "
(BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
❑ APPROVED COUNCIL BILL #
❑ DENIED 1ST reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION Enactment reading
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only) ORDINANCE #
REVISED— 08/12/2010 RESOLUTION #
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 11, 2016
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Andy J. Hwang, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton,
Seattle, Tukwila and The Port of Seattle, for the Valley Narcotics Enforcement
Team
The Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) has been in operation for many years. It.was
established to create and maintain a multi jurisdictional team to effectively investigate and
enforce the laws relating to controlled substances. A VNET Interlocal was signed back in June
of 2009. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is requiring the participating VNET agencies to
sign a new Interlocal Agreement, and Seattle has now joined the VNET Team.
Assigned personnel from each jurisdiction listed form an investigative team through VNET. The
Police Officer may also be assigned to DEA through a separate Agreement, which the City of
Federal Way, Federal Way Police Department as already approved and signed.
The Federal Way Police Department establishes and maintains the Officers salary, benefits, and
standard Department equipment.
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INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITIES OF AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, KENT, RENTON, SEATTLE, TUKWILA,
AND THE PORT OF SEATTLE FOR THE
VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM
I. PARTIES
The parties to this Agreement are the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent,
Renton, Seattle, and Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle.
The Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team is assigned to the Drug Enforcement
Administration ( "DEA ") Task Force.
II. AUTHORITY
This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapters 10.93, 39.34, and 53.08
of the Revised Code of Washington.
III. PURPOSE
The parties desire to establish and maintain a multi - jurisdictional team to
effectively investigate and enforce the criminal laws relating to controlled
substances.
IV. FORMATION
There is hereby established a multi- jurisdictional team to be hereafter known
as the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team ( "VNET "), the members of which
shall be the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, and
Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle. The future admission or elimination of a
jurisdiction as a member of VNET may be accomplished by an addendum to
this Agreement.
V. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Municipalities within the Puget Sound region have experienced an increase in
urbanization and population densities. The ability to address crimes
associated with controlled substances may stretch the resources of individual
police department specialty units.
Prior to the formation of VNET, law enforcement efforts directed at dealing
with controlled substances crimes were, for the most part, conducted by law
enforcement agencies working independently. A multi - jurisdictional effort to
handle specific and complicated narcotic investigations has resulted in more
effective pooling of personnel, the improved utilization of scarce funds, a
reduction in the duplication of equipment, improved training, and a
development of specialized expertise. The formation of VNET has resulted in
improved services for all of the participating entities, increased safety for
officers and the community, and improved cost effectiveness.
VI. TEAM OBJECTIVES
Personnel from each participating jurisdiction who are assigned to VNET will
form a combined investigation team ( "Team "). Each police officer is assigned
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to the Team via this Agreement, and to the DEA through individual
jurisdiction agreements with DEA.
The objective of the VNET shall be to provide enhanced and more efficient
use of personnel, equipment, budgeted funds, and training. The combined
Team or individual detectives shall respond as able and as approved by the
DEA Supervisor when requested by any of the participating agencies. VNET
may be available to outside law enforcement agencies as permitted by laws
relating to mutual aid and as approved by the DEA.
VII. DURATION /TERMINATION
The minimum term of this Agreement shall be one year, effective upon its
adoption. This Agreement shall automatically renew, and VNET shall
automatically continue in existence, for consecutive one year terms without
action of the legislative bodies of the participating jurisdictions, and unless
and until terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
A jurisdiction may withdraw its participation in VNET by providing written
notice of its withdrawal, and serving such notice upon each Executive Board
member of the remaining jurisdictions. A notice of withdrawal shall become
effective 90 days after service of the notice on all participating members.
The withdrawal of an individual jurisdiction from VNET shall not result in the
termination of VNET.
In the event that VNET withdraws its participation in the DEA Task Force, this
Agreement, and thus VNET, shall remain in effect unless terminated as
provided herein.
VNET may be terminated by a majority vote of the Executive Board or by
action of the legislative bodies of the participating jurisdictions. Any vote for
termination by the Executive Board shall occur only when the police chief of
each participating jurisdiction is present at the meeting in which such vote is
taken.
VIII. TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
Unless VNET is terminated, on an annual basis, each Board member shall
affirm its jurisdiction's continued participation in VNET for the following year.
Upon affirmation of the participation of each jurisdiction, VNET shall execute
a task force agreement affirming the continuation of agency participation in
VNET, and such task force agreement shall, on an annual basis, be forwarded
to the US Department of Justice, Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Section.
IX. GOVERNANCE
The affairs of the VNET shall be governed by an Executive Board (`Board, ")
whose members are composed of the police chief, or his /her designee, from
each participating jurisdiction. One member of the Board shall be elected by
the Board to serve as Chair. Each member of the Board shall have an equal
vote on all Board decisions. All Board decisions shall be made by a majority
vote of the Board members, or their designees, appearing at the meeting in
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which the decision is made. A majority of Board members, or their
designees, must be present at each meeting for any action taken to be valid.
The Board shall meet monthly, unless otherwise determined by the Board.
The Chair, or any Board member, may call extra meetings as deemed
appropriate. The Chair shall provide no less than 48 hours' notice of all
meetings to all members of the Board; PROVIDED, that in emergency
situations, the Chair may conduct a telephonic meeting or a poll of individual
Board members to resolve any issues related to such emergency.
X. PERSONNEL
The following personnel shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Personnel
may be removed for any reason by majority vote of the Board.
Team Supervisor: A Team Supervisor with the rank of sergeant or equivalent
from his /her respective jurisdiction shall be appointed by the Board. The
Team Supervisor shall act as the first level supervisor for the team and shall
report directly to the VNET Chair.
Office Manager: The VNET Office Manager shall be provided by the City of
Kent on a reimbursable basis and shall work under the direction of the Board.
The Office Manager reports directly to the Team Supervisor and is
responsible for unit accounting, reports, office support, and other duties as
appropriate.
VNET Detectives: Each jurisdiction shall contribute one full -time
commissioned officer to perform investigation work for the Team.
Attorney: While King County is not a participating jurisdiction, King County
will provide an attorney who shall be a de -facto member of the Team. The
King County Prosecutor's Office shall select and interview candidates and
make a recommendation to the Executive Board. The Executive Board will
make the selection after considering the recommendation. The attorney will
be responsible for reviewing and filing cases, wire orders, search warrants,
the prosecution of forfeiture cases, and other prosecutorial services as
needed.
Employees of Contributing Jurisdictions: The personnel assigned to the Team
shall be considered an employee of the contributing jurisdiction. That
jurisdiction shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the compensation
and benefits for that employee. All rights, duties, and obligations of the
employer and the employee shall remain with that individual jurisdiction and
none of the rights, duties, and obligation of the employing jurisdiction shall
shift to VNET or any other participating jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction shall be
responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws with regard to
employees, and with provisions of any applicable collective bargaining
agreements and civil service rules and regulations of the employing
jurisdiction.
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XI. EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND BUDGET
Each participating jurisdiction shall provide the equipment of its participating
VNET personnel. Each jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds to update,
replace, repair, and maintain the equipment and supplies utilized by its
participating VNET personnel. Each jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds
to provide for the training of its participating VNET personnel.
The equipment, supplies, and training provided by each jurisdiction to its
personnel participating in VNET shall be equal to those provided by the other
participating jurisdictions.
The Board shall be responsible for purchasing VNET -owned equipment.
Equipment purchased using VNET funds or forfeited property deemed owned
by VNET shall remain the property of VNET unless the Board transfers it to a
participating jurisdiction. The Board will ensure a record of the transaction is
maintained. The Board must approve any joint capital expenditure for VNET
equipment of $1,500.00 or more. Approval for capital expenditures of less
than $1,500.00 may be authorized by the VNET Chair.
XII. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
VNET utilizes a Fiscal Agent for all account transactions and accounting. One
of the participating jurisdictions will provide the services of the Fiscal Agent
as approved by the Board.
The VNET operating budget relies primarily on three funding sources: State
and Federal Grants, VNET assets forfeited at the state and federal levels, and
funds provided by the participating jurisdictions.
Federal Grant funds are administered by the state and follow the state
budget cycle of July 1 through June 30 of the following year. VNET shall
request monthly reimbursements of expenses until the awarded amount is
exhausted. Once the Federal Grant has been exhausted, forfeited assets will
be used to pay expenses for the remainder of the budget cycle.
VNET shall prepare a budget each year that estimates the grant funds
available, and each participating jurisdiction shall provide VNET with the
annual cost to assign an officer and other approved personnel to the unit. A
jurisdiction's annual contribution is then divided by 12 and credited towards
the monthly salary and benefits of the jurisdiction's participating personnel.
All other expenses are paid for by VNET utilizing either Grant funds or
forfeited assets. The Board shall agree upon a date each year by which time
it will notify the participating jurisdictions of each jurisdictions' expected
contribution.
The DEA contribution to VNET includes providing office space, storage space,
parking, and phone service at no cost to VNET jurisdictions.
XIII. DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZURE FUNDS
The VNET Board provides oversight of seized and forfeited assets via the
Fiscal Agent. Forfeited assets may be distributed to participating agencies
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when deemed appropriate by the Board. The Board will endeavor to maintain
adequate financial resources to fund ongoing operations of the VNET.
XIV. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON TERMINATION
Upon termination of VNET, each participating jurisdiction shall retain sole
ownership of the equipment purchased and provided for its participating
VNET personnel.
Any VNET assets shall be equally divided among the participating jurisdictions
at the asset's fair market value upon termination. The value of the assets of
VNET shall be determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation.
If two or more participating jurisdictions desire an asset, the final decision
shall be made by arbitration (described below). Any property not claimed
shall be declared surplus by the Board and disposed of pursuant to state law
for the disposition of surplus property. Proceeds from the sale or disposition
of any VNET property, shall, after payment of any and all costs of sale or
debts of the jurisdiction, be equally distributed to those jurisdictions
participating in VNET at the time of termination. In the event that one or
more jurisdictions terminate their participation in VNET, but VNET continues
to exist, the jurisdiction terminating participation shall be deemed to have
waived any right or title to any property owned by VNET or to share in the
proceeds at the time of termination.
Arbitration pursuant to this section shall occur as follows:
a. The jurisdictions interested in an asset shall select an Arbitrator to
determine which jurisdiction will receive the property. If the
jurisdictions cannot agree to an Arbitrator, the chiefs of the
jurisdictions participating in VNET upon termination shall meet to
determine who the Arbitrator will be. The Arbitrator may be any
person not employed by the jurisdictions that desire the property.
b. During a meeting with the Arbitrator, each jurisdiction interested in the
property shall be permitted to make an oral and /or written
presentation to the Arbitrator in support of its position.
C. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Arbitrator shall determine
which jurisdiction is to receive the property. The decision of the
Arbitrator shall be final and shall not be the subject of appeal or
review.
XV. LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION
It is the intent of the participating jurisdictions to provide services of VNET
without the threat of being subject to liability to one another, and to fully
cooperate in the defense of any claims or lawsuits arising out of or connected
with VNET actions that are brought against the jurisdictions. To this end, the
participating jurisdictions agree to equally share responsibility and liability for
the acts omissions of their participating personnel when acting in furtherance
of this Agreement. In the event that an action is brought against any of the
participating jurisdictions, each jurisdiction shall be responsible for an equal
share of any award for or settlement of claims of damages, fines, fees, or
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costs, regardless of which jurisdiction or employee the action is taken against
or which jurisdiction or employee is ultimately responsible for the conduct.
The jurisdictions shall share equally regardless of the number of jurisdictions
named in the lawsuit or claim or the number of officers from each jurisdiction
named in the lawsuit or claim. This section shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations set forth in subsections A through G below.
A. Jurisdiction Not Involved in VNET Response. In the event a jurisdiction
or its personnel were not involved in VNET response to the incident
that gives rise to a claim or lawsuit, and judgment on the claim or
lawsuit does not, in any manner, implicate the acts of a particular
jurisdiction or its personnel, such jurisdiction shall not be required to
share responsibility for the payment of the judgment or award.
B. Intentionally Wrongful Conduct Beyond the Scope of Employment.
Nothing herein shall require, or be interpreted to require
indemnification or sharing in the payment of any judgment against any
VNET personnel for intentionally wrongful conduct that is outside of the
scope of employment of any individual or for any judgment of punitive
damages against any individual or jurisdiction. Payment of any award
for punitive damages shall be the sole responsibility of the jurisdiction
that employs the person against whom such award is rendered.
C. Collective Representation and Defense. The jurisdictions may retain
joint legal counsel to collectively represent and defend the jurisdictions
in any legal action. Those jurisdictions retaining joint counsel shall
share equally the costs of such representation or defense.
In the event a jurisdiction does not agree to joint representation, the
jurisdiction shall be solely responsible for all attorney fees accrued by
its individual representation or defense.
Each jurisdiction and its respective defense counsel shall make a good
faith attempt to cooperate with other participating jurisdictions by,
including but not limited to, providing all documentation requested,
and making VNET members available for depositions, discovery,
settlement conferences, strategy meetings, and trial.
D. Removal From Lawsuit. In the event a jurisdiction or employee is
successful in withdrawing or removing the jurisdiction or employee
from a lawsuit by summary judgment, qualified immunity, or
otherwise, the jurisdiction shall nonetheless be required to pay its
equal share of any award for or settlement of the lawsuit; PROVIDED,
however, that in the event a jurisdiction or employee is removed from
the lawsuit and Subsection A of this section is satisfied, the jurisdiction
shall not be required to pay any share of the award or settlement.
E. Settlement Process. It is the intent of this Agreement that the
jurisdictions act in good faith on behalf of each other in conducting
settlement negotiations on liability claims or lawsuits so that,
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whenever possible, all parties agree with the settlement or, in the
alternative, agree to proceed to trial. In the event a claim or lawsuit
requires the sharing of liability, no individual jurisdiction shall be
authorized to enter into a settlement agreement with a claimant or
plaintiff unless all jurisdictions agree with the terms of the settlement.
Any settlement made by an individual jurisdiction without the
agreement of the remaining jurisdictions, when required, shall not
relieve the settling jurisdiction from paying an equal share of any final
settlement or award.
F. No Waiver of Title 51 RCW . This section shall not be interpreted to
waive any defense arising out of Title 51 RCW.
G. Insurance. The failure of any insurance carrier or self- insured pooling
organization to agree to or follow the terms of this section shall not
relieve any individual jurisdiction from its obligations under this
Agreement.
XVI. NOTICE OF CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, AND SETTLEMENTS
In the event a claim is filed or lawsuit is brought against a participating
jurisdiction or its employees for actions arising out of their conduct in support
of VNET operations, the jurisdiction shall promptly notify the other
jurisdictions that the claim or lawsuit has been initiated. Any documentation,
including the claim or legal complaints, shall promptly be provided to each
participating jurisdiction.
Any jurisdiction or member who believes or knows that another jurisdiction
would be liable for a claim, settlement, or judgment that arises from a VNET
action or operation, shall have the burden of notifying each participating
jurisdiction of all claims, lawsuits, settlements, or demands made to that
jurisdiction. In the event a participating jurisdiction has a right, pursuant to
Section XV of this Agreement, to be defended and held harmless by another
participating jurisdiction, the jurisdiction having the right to be defended and
held harmless shall promptly tender the defense of such claim or lawsuit to
the jurisdiction that must defend and hold the other harmless.
XVII. PROCESSING OF CLAIMS
A. Designation of Lead Jurisdiction
There shall be a lead jurisdiction for processing a claim that is filed
with and against cities for alleged damages and injuries that occur as a
result of VNET activities. The lead jurisdiction shall be the jurisdiction
within which the action subject to the claim occurred; PROVIDED, that
in the event the jurisdiction within which the action subject to the
claim occurred did not participate in the action subject to the claim,
the lead jurisdiction shall be the jurisdiction within which the VNET
investigation or response originated. In the event that a jurisdiction
that was not involved in the action subject to the claim receives the
claim, that jurisdiction shall notify the other jurisdictions in accordance
with Section XVI of this Agreement, and shall use its best efforts to
determine who the appropriate lead jurisdiction is.
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B. Assistance of VNET Supervisor
The Team Supervisor shall assist the lead jurisdiction in responding to
a claim. The Team Supervisor shall be responsible for gathering all
records relating to claim. These records shall include, but are not
limited to, incident reports, notes, transcripts, photos, evidence logs,
recorded statements, documents from emergency dispatch centers,
and warrants from all jurisdictions that participated in the action
subject to the claim. The Team Supervisor shall also provide a list of
personnel who participated in the action subject to the claim and their
contact information. The Team Supervisor shall deliver all copies of
the records to the lead jurisdiction promptly upon request.
C. Claims of $5,000 or Less
L Lead Jurisdiction Responsibilities
The lead jurisdiction shall be responsible for working with the Team
Supervisor to gather records relating to the action subject to the claim.
The lead jurisdiction shall provide records to its insurance provider and
shall assist its insurance provider in assessing liability for acts
associated with the claim. The lead jurisdiction shall notify the other
jurisdictions of any determinations as to liability. In determining
whether a claim should be paid, the lead jurisdiction and its insurance
provider shall, at a minimum, consider the potential legal defenses to
the claim and the costs of defending the claim.
ii. Liability Determination — Apportionment of Damages
The lead jurisdiction, with the assistance of its insurance provider, shall
determine whether VNET is liable for damages set forth in a claim, and
whether the payment of the claim would be in the best interest of the
jurisdictions and /or VNET. In the event the lead jurisdiction
determines that payment of a claim of $5,000 or less is appropriate,
such determination shall be final and binding upon other jurisdictions
and payment shall be apportioned equally among all jurisdictions that
participated in the action subject to the claim. The insurance provider
for the lead jurisdiction shall provide full payment to the claimant, and
each jurisdiction that participated in the VNET action that is the subject
of the claim shall reimburse the insurance provider for its equal share
of such payment.
Prior to the payment of any claim, and as a condition of such payment,
the insurance provider providing payment shall obtain from the
claimant a complete and total release of liability on behalf of all
jurisdictions participating in VNET and each and every officer, agent, or
volunteer of those participating jurisdictions.
In the event the lead jurisdiction determines that VNET is not liable for
damages set forth in a claim or that the payment of the claim would
not be in the best interest of the jurisdictions and /or the VNET, the
lead jurisdiction shall notify the other jurisdictions of the
determination, and such determination shall be binding on the other
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jurisdictions; PROVIDED, another jurisdiction that determines that
payment is appropriate may pay such claim. in full, and shall not seek
reimbursement from the other participating jurisdictions.
iii. Letter From Insurance Adjusters
In the event the lead jurisdiction, in conjunction with its insurance
provider, determines that payment of a claim of $5,000 or less is
appropriate, the insurance provider shall provide each of the
participating jurisdictions with a letter stating the determination and
the bases for such determination.
D. Claims over $5,000
i. Lead Jurisdiction Responsibilities
The lead jurisdiction shall schedule a meeting with all jurisdictions
participating in VNET to discuss a claim over $5,000 and to determine
the appropriate manner in which to respond and /or defend the claim.
The Board and persons listed in Section XIX of this Agreement shall be
notified of the meeting.
XVIII. PROCESSING OF LAWSUITS
A. Notification to Other Jurisdictions
In the event a jurisdiction is served with a lawsuit, that jurisdiction
shall provide notice and documentation of the lawsuit to each of the
other jurisdictions listed in Section XIX of this Agreement.
B. Coordination of Initial Meeting
The jurisdiction that initially receives a lawsuit shall schedule a meeting
or otherwise communicate with all of the jurisdictions participating in
VNET to discuss the lawsuit and to determine the appropriate manner
in which to respond to and /or defend the lawsuit. The Board and
persons listed in Section XX of this Agreement shall be notified of the
meeting or other communication.
XIX. NOTIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
Section XVI of this Agreement requires that the jurisdiction receiving a claim
or lawsuit notify the other jurisdictions of the claim or lawsuit and provide
documentation of that claim or lawsuit to the other jurisdictions. Nothing in
this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver by any participating jurisdictions of
the requirements set forth in Chapter 4.96 RCW, and the fact that a
participating jurisdiction provides notice or copies of a claim to another
jurisdiction shall not constitute a waiver of the requirement that a party who
files suit against a jurisdiction first file a claim with the jurisdiction in
accordance with Chapter 4.96 RCW. Moreover, nothing in this Agreement
shall be deemed acceptance of service of a lawsuit, and the fact that a
participating jurisdiction provides notice or copies of a lawsuit to another
jurisdiction shall not be deemed adequate service of such lawsuit.
For the purposes of implementing Section XVI of this Agreement, the
following persons from each jurisdiction shall receive any required notification
or documentation:
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City of Auburn
City of Kent
Auburn City Attorney
Kent City Attorney
25 West Main Street
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253- 931 -3030
253 - 856 -5770
Auburn Police Chief
Kent Police Chief
101 N. Division
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253 - 931 -3080
253 - 856 -5888
Auburn Human Resources
Kent Risk Manager
Director /Risk Manager
220 Fourth Avenue South
25 West Main Street
Kent, WA 98032
Auburn, WA 98001
253- 856 -5285
253 - 931 -3040
Auburn City Clerk
Kent City Clerk
25 West Main Street
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253 -931 -3039
253 - 856 -5728
City of Federal Way
City of Renton
Federal Way City Clerk
Renton Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9718
1055 S. Grady Way
Federal Way, WA 98063
Renton, WA 98057
Federal Way City Attorney
P.O. Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063
Port of Seattle
CIAW
Port of Seattle Claims Manager
Director of Claims
P.O. Box 1209
Canfield & Associates, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98111
451 Diamond Drive
Ephrata, WA 98823
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City of Tukwila
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila WA 98043
WCIA
Claims Manager
WCIA
P.O. Box 1165
Renton, WA 98057
City of Seattle
City of Seattle
City Clerk
Seattle Police Chief
Seattle City Council
610 5th Avenue
6004 th Avenue #3
Seattle, WA 98124 -4986
Seattle, WA 98104
City of Seattle
XX. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
VNET and all its members shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws
that apply to VNET.
XXI. ALTERATIONS
This Agreement may be modified, amended, or altered by agreement of all
participating agencies and such alteration, amendment or modification shall
be effective when reduced to writing and executed in a manner provided for
by this Agreement.
It is recognized that during the course of operations, it may become
necessary to alter the terms of this Agreement to provide for efficient
operation of VNET and to meet the goals of VNET. It is further recognized
that the Board has the expertise necessary to provide for the efficient
operation of VNET. To that end, the jurisdictions agree that changes may be
made to this Agreement, or addendums added to this Agreement, without
prior approval of the legislative bodies of the jurisdictions on the condition
that such changes or addendums shall be effective only by a unanimous vote
of all members of the Board.
XXII. RECORDS
Each jurisdiction shall maintain records relating to work performed by its
employees assigned to VNET when working on non -DEA operations. The
VNET Office Manager shall maintain records relating to the operation of VNET
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to the extent required by law. All records shall be available for full inspection
and copying by each participating jurisdiction.
XXIII. FILING
Upon execution of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be filed with the
County auditor or, alternatively, listed by subject on the jurisdiction's web
site or other electronically retrievable public source.
XXIV. SEVERABILITY
If any part, paragraph, section, or provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not
affect the validity of any remaining section, part, or provision of this
Agreement.
XVV. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS
This Agreement shall be executed on behalf of each participating jurisdiction
by its duly authorized representative and pursuant to an appropriate
resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each participating
jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be deemed effective as to each jurisdiction
upon execution by the authorized representative of that jurisdiction. This
Agreement may be executed by counterparts and be valid as if each
authorized representative had signed one original document.
By signing below, the signor certifies that he or she has the authority to sign this
Agreement on behalf of the jurisdiction, and the jurisdiction agrees to the terms of
this Agreement.
City of Auburn
City of Auburn
Print Name:
Its: Mayor
Print Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date:
Date:
City of Auburn
Print Name:
Its: City Attorney
Date:
City of Kent
City of Kent
Print Name:
Its: Mayor
Print Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date:
Date:
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City of Kent
Print Name:
Its: City Attorney
Date:
City of Federal Way
City of Federal Way
Print Name:
Its: City Manager
Print Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date:
Date:
City of Federal Way
Print Name:
Its: City Attorney
Date:
City of Renton
City of Renton
Print Name:
Its: Mayor
Print Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date:
Date:
City of Renton
Print Name:
Its: City Attorney
Date:
City of Tukwila
City of Tukwila
Print Name:
Its: Mayor
Print Name:
Its: City Clerk
Date:
Date:
City of Tukwila
Print Name:
Its: City Attorney
Date:
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Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
Print Name:
Its: Chief Executive
Print Name:
Its: Attorney for Port of Seattle
Date:
Date:
City of Seattle
City of Seattle
Print Name:
Its:
Print Name:
Its:
Date:
Date:
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COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 18, 2016 ITEM
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
SUBJECT: Purchase of Fireworks & Ammunition Disposal Trailer from Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc.,
POLICY QUESTION: Should the City of Federal Way, (Police Department), purchase a Fireworks &
Ammunition Burn Trailer, for the Safe Destruction of Confiscated Fireworks, Ammunition and
designated Narcotics?
COMMITTEE: Parks, Recreation, Human Services& Public Safety MEETING DATE: 10/11/16
Council Committee (PRHS&PSC)
CATEGORY:
M Consent ❑ Ordinance ❑ Public Hearing
❑ City Council Business Resolution
❑ Other
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STAFF REPORT BY: Commander Stan McCall DEPT: Police Department
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Attachments:
1. PRHS&PSC Staff Report Memo
2. Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc.- Price Quote & Spec Sheet
3. Fireworks / Ammo Bum Trailer Proposal Memo (copy)
Options Considered:
1. Approve
2.
Deny . .... . .. . . .. . .......... .... . .... . ......... . . . ......... . ................... . ...... . . ... . . ............. . . ..... . . .. . ....... . . ...... . ..... . ............ - -- — -----
MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of a Fireworks & Ammunition Bum Trailer with State
seizure funds.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I move to forward the purchase of this Fireworks & Ammunition Burn
Trailer to the October 18, 2016 Council consent agenda for approval.
Committee Chair Committee Member Committee Member
PROPOSED COUNCIL MOTION: "I move approval of the purchase of a Fireworks & Ammunition Burn Trailer
and authorize Police Chief Andy Hwang to make the purchase. '
(BELOW To BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERKS OFFICE)
COUNCIL ACTION:
COUNCIL BILL #
❑ APPROVED
1ST reading
❑ DENIED
Enactment reading
❑ TABLED/DEFERRED/NO ACTION
ORDINANCE #
❑ MOVED TO SECOND READING (ordinances only)
RESOLUTION #
REVISED-08/12/2010
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY COUNCIL CON AITTEE STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 14, 2016
TO: Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Public Safety Council Committee
VIA: Jim Ferrell, Mayor
FROM: Andy J. Hwang, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Fireworks & Ammunition Disposal Trailer - Purchase
History:
The Federal Way Police Department has been collecting and storing confiscated illegal fireworks and
assorted `dropped -off ammunition for many years. In the past we have participated in multi -
jurisdictional disposal burns, outside of our jurisdiction. Burning fireworks and ammunition has
required an open area, well away from residential and commercial interests, in a setting that can be
controlled and managed with Fire Department apparatus assistance. These burn operations typically
require considerable coordination and inter - agency cooperation.
However, for the past 3 -4 years we have not been able to dispose of our fireworks and ammunition
because our partner agencies have either not conducted disposal operations or they are no longer
conducting joint disposal operations.
We are currently holding approximately 500 pounds of fireworks and ammunition. Our current
storage options are limited and continued or prolonged storage is not desirable. (see attached memo).
Proposal:
We are requesting to purchase a fireworks & ammunition burn trailer. This equipment can be used
to safely burn all of our confiscated fireworks, junk ammunition and certain designated
narcotics.
The burn trailer manufacturer is located in Oregon and has been supplying this type of equipment to
police departments and bomb disposal teams for many years. The burn trailer manufacturer is called,
Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc. They are a sole source vendor, original manufacturer and sole
distributor in the USA for fireworks disposal trailers. (See attached trailer specifications and price quote).
Funding:
The cost for a fireworks /ammunition burn trailer is approximately- $27,200.00, excluding tax &
license. This price includes an installed tool box and spare tire mount.
We are requesting to use existing narcotic seizure funds (from the State account) for this purchase *.
There are adequate funds in this account, (currently - $123K), to cover this expense.
*RCW 69.50.505(10) - allows the seiang law enforcement agency to use the net proceeds from narcotic
seizures, `for the expansion and improvement of controlled substances related law enforcement
activity ". This purchase is permissible under this statute.
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URDCustom Machinery, Inc.
QUOTATION
Mike Wedel
FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT Date: 7 -7 -2016
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON Trailer quote valid for 60 days
Freight quote valid for 30 days
HURD'S AMMUNITION &
FIREWORKS DISPOSAL TRAILER
STANDARD FEATURES:
*Approx. Length: 12' Width: 6' Height: 6'
*3,500 lb single axle with brakes
*15" Tires & Wheels
*Lighting System DOT approved
*Fueled by LP gas
*Affordable, safe means of disposal
*Heavy, solid, durable construction
*Powder coat paint
*Ignition source
*Clean out tools
*Burn chamber powder coated with black high heat paint
Burn Trailer with Single Axle $ 24,500.00
Options:
Tool Box Add: $ 690.00
Spare Tire & Mount Add: $ 510.00
Quoted by Mike Hurd
204 Moore Street, PO Box 266 Harrisburg, OR 97446 • Ph: +1- 541- 995 -6317 Fax +1-541-995-6319
• Email: hurdscmi @hurdsinc.com
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Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc.
Ammunition and Fireworks Disposal Trailer
Hurd's Ammunition and Fireworks Disposal Trailer is the foremost for ammunition and class "C" fireworks disposal.
The burner "consumes in minutes" approximately 70 lbs.* of ammo ranging from 22cal. to 50cal. shells and fully loaded
magazines. It will burn approximately 30 lbs. of class "C" fireworks. **
Standard Features
• Approx. Length: 12'
• Width: 6'
• Height: 6'
• 3,000 lb. single axle with brakes.
• Lighting system DOT approved.
• Fueled by LP gas.
• Affordable, safe means of disposal.
• Heavy, solid, durable construction.
• Trailer frame is Sandblasted.
• Frame is Powder Coated in your choice of Gloss Black or
National Blue for a long lasting durable finish.
• Burn chamber painted with high heat paint.
Options Available
• Tandem axle, add 20"
• Tool Box .-- 4 (040 .
• Spare tire & Mount #S /o.
FEATURES MAY BE MODIFIED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
*50 lb. burn for lower emissions
70 Ib. =about 3 gallons
** Please note: This burn trailer is not designed or warranted to burn high explosives, including photoflash powder.
Tandem Axle- Spare Tire - Toolbox
LAS
Single Axle -Spare Tire - Toolbox
All Contents Copyright
Hurd's Custom Machinery, Inc. 2008
Member of IABTI since 1980
www.hurdsinc.com
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FEDERAL WAY POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMANDER S. MCCALL
FROM: CORPORAL M. WEDEL
SUBJECT: FIREWORKS /AMMO BURN TRAILER
DATE: 7/7/16
Since the inception of the zero tolerance fireworks policy in the City of Federal Way, the police
department has amassed a large collection of fireworks. It is estimated that we have approximately
400 -500 pounds of fireworks and ammunition.
The bomb squad has been the point of contact for collection and disposal of these items. The bomb
squad has traditionally been part of a multi- jurisdictional annual fireworks disposal however Pierce
County who was the lead agency has not conducted a burn over the past 3 -4 years leaving us with a
large quantity of these highly dangerous items in a less than appropriate storage location per state
and federal requirements. Attempts have been made to get with other squads to dispose of the
fireworks but all of the agencies seem to have enough of their own fireworks to dispose of and all
attempts have fallen through.
Specialized equipment is needed as there are many hazards with fireworks disposal. More bomb
technicians are killed while handling fireworks than they are with dealing with actual IED's. A fire
hazard obviously exists with the open burning of fireworks and we are limited burning fireworks
between burn bans and days that are not raining in this northwest environment. I would say though
that one of the largest concerns is the storage of large amounts of fireworks. Fireworks are supposed
to be stored in large and extremely costly permanent storage magazines. These magazines not only
are extremely costly to build but they require constant monitoring, distance clearance from other
structures and routine inspections by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
The cost of a burn trailer is dwarfed by the cost of installing a permanent magazine.
The option that would best suit the City of Federal Way would be to purchase a fireworks and
ammunition burn trailer which is what many other agencies use for their own disposals. I have
attached a quote from Hurd's Custom Machinery Inc. in Oregon which specializes in this
equipment. Although the trailers are not inexpensive I believe one is necessary to keep up with the
amount of fireworks taken in each year due to the zero tolerance fireworks laws in the City of
Federal Way.
The most inexpensive option is for a single axle trailer with a single burn barrel. The quote attached
has the cost of the trailer along with the additional costs of a tool box and spare fire listed. It would
be a good idea to add the tool box and spare tire especially with the purchase of a single axle trailer.
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The purchase of the burn trailer is the safest and most cost effective option to dispose of the
fireworks the City of Federal Way recovers every year. The utilization of the burn trailer would
greatly reduce the liability the city may incur by the storage and possibility of accidental explosion
which is of great concern as they are currently being stored on city hall property.
Thank you,
Michael Wedel.
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