Initial discussion on the draft pre-annexation agreement with the City of Mountlake Terrace to include Exhibit 1 - FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. 

The RFA has been providing fire and EMS services to the City of Mountlake Terrace since 2001, with the current 20-year ILA starting in 2005.

On January 12, 2023, Mountlake Terrace City Council unanimously approved a Resolution requesting annexation into the RFA.  The Board of Commissioners at the January 10^th special meeting review and discussed the Amended and Restated Plan for South County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority in anticipation of the City’s passage of the resolution requesting annexation.  The pre-annexation agreement purpose is to implement the RFA Plan to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of services and responsibilities from the City to South County Fire.  This is the initial discussion on the pre-annexation agreement with the City of Mountlake Terrace.

Steps for annexation below:

•        City adopts resolution requesting annexation.

•        City sends resolution to SCF

•        City and RFA meet to discuss terms and conditions of annexation, including revisions to RFA Plan and interlocal agreements necessary to effectuate annexation

•        Perform SEPA review

•        Governing Board of SCF would adopt a resolution to (i) amend the RFA Plan, if necessary, to deal with the requested annexation and (ii) grant the request of the City to annex

•        City holds election.  Simple majority required for approval

Note on Boundary Review Board: Legal Counsel has concluded that the annexation of a City into SCF would not be an action that would need to be filed with the BRB.