During a regular Battle Ground City Council meeting the evening of Sept. 8, city council members voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement for fire and emergency medical services with Clark County Fire District 3.
Fire District 3 will begin to provide their services to the city beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
In February of this year, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for fire and emergency medical services. The RFP Committee reviewed the two proposals that were received (one from Fire District 3 and one from Clark County Fire & Rescue, who the city is currently has a contract with) and selected Fire District 3’s proposal for City Manager John Williams to negotiate a contract.
The Clark County Fire District 3 Board of Commissioners has also approved the contract.
According to the agreement, the initial term of service will be for six years from Jan. 1, 2016, beginning at midnight, through Dec. 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. The contract may be renewed once for a period of six years. The renewal of the contract will occur automatically under the same terms and conditions unless the contract is terminated as provided within this contract.