The motion passed unanimously. The following bills have been introduced in the Legislature, and Allen Fiksdal will continue to track them. They would require state agencies to present six-year plans for essential public facilities to the local jurisdictions for incorporation into their comprehensive plans. Council staff has initiated the contract renewal process. RFPs were mailed to state and county agencies that provide monitoring and emergency-preparedness services in early January.
Responses are due by the end of the week.
Staff hopes to present the contracts for Council approval at its March meeting.