HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-94 RF~OLUTION NO. 23-94
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
supporting inteflocal cooperation agreements with other fire
departments within Clallam County for an arson abatement
program.
WHEREAS, arson is the fastest growing crime in America, costing taxpayers millions
of dollars each year in additional insurance premiums; and
WHEREAS, arson related fires continue to tax the personnel and equipment of fire
departments and their investigative resources, causing unnecessary exposure to death and
injury to innocent citizens, firefighting and investigative personnel, damage to equipment, and
prevent the use of these resources for other emergencies; and
WHEREAS, no single government agency can afford to retain and train sufficient
numbers of fire and arson investigators to property investigate multiple alarm incidents; and
WHEREAS, a group of Clallam County fire departments have recognized the need
for cooperation in an arson abatement program; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW authorizes local governments to enter into inteflocal
cooperation agreements with other local governments or special districts to perform
governmental functions and services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Port Angeles that
the City of Port Angeles supports the concept of interlocal cooperation agreements with other
participating agencies of Clallam County for an arson control and prevention program to
benefit the citizens of Port Angeles and Clallam County.
ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, on
the 6th day of December, 1994.
ATTEST: (~ MAYOR
Becky J. UI~, ~ity Cie/ii -
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Craig D. s , City Attorney