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Chehalis council rejects renewal of Green Hill fire and EMS interlocal after debate over compensation
Summary
The Chehalis City Council voted to reject a proposed two-year interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) covering fire and emergency medical services to Green Hill School after extended discussion about call volume, compensation formulas and related policing costs.
The Chehalis City Council on May 27 considered a proposed two‑year interlocal agreement with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families to provide fire and emergency medical services to Green Hill School, but members ultimately rejected the measure after debate about whether the state’s payment adequately covered city costs.
Council members, the fire chief and staff discussed the contract’s standard 2% annual increase and whether that figure reflected current operating costs. Fire Chief provided the contract background, saying, “this is a 2 year contact with Green Hill for fire and EMS protection services … just our…
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