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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Mason County, the North Mason Regional Fire Authority and Kitsap County
Regarding Burn Regulations in the Tri-Lakes Area
1. Purpose.This agreement is between Mason County, Kitsap County and the North Mason
Regional Fire Authority (NMRFA)for the purpose of allowing those areas in the Tri-Lakes area
in Kitsap County within the NMRFA's jurisdiction and identified in Exhibit"A" to follow the burn
regulations of Mason County as enumerated in Chapter 9.48 of the Mason County Code.
2. Recitals.
a. Whereas, the area of Kitsap County known as the "Tri Lakes" encompasses a geographic
area that includes Mission Lake, Tiger Lake and Panther Lake; and
b. Whereas, because of the proximity of the fire stations of Mason County Fire District 2
(MCFD2), they have long responded to reported incidents within this area; and
c. Whereas, on May 1, 2011, Mason County Fire District 2 (MCFD2) merged the area known
as the Tri Lakes area (also known as a "Partial Merger Area") and legally defined in
EXHIBIT"A" out of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue into the MCFD2; and
d. Whereas, on November 2013, the voters of MCFD2 and Mason County Fire District 8
(MCFD8) approved the formation of the North Mason Regional Fire Authority (NMRFA); and
e. Whereas, the Tri Lakes area continues to be served by NMRFA for all reported incidents
including those associated with burn activities; and
f. Whereas, responding to burning activities in the Tri Lakes area results in the NMFRA
having to follow the burn regulations of Kitsap County that are not consistent with those
used throughout the majority of their District; and
g. Whereas, to bring consistency throughout their District, the NMRFA has expressed interest
in adopting those burn regulations enforced within Mason County in the Tri-Lakes area; and
h. Whereas, both the Mason County and Kitsap County Fire Marshals have agreed adopting
Mason County burn regulations as found in Chapter 9.48 of the Mason County Code
Outdoor Burning Program within NMFRA district of Tri-Lakes area as described in Exhibit
"A" would simplify the permitting and enforcement process and be beneficial to all parties.
3. Agreement.The parties hereto mutually agree to the following understanding:
a. The regulations of Chapter 9.48 of the Mason County Code shall be used for the purpose
of permitting outdoor burning activities with the exception of Land Clearing Burns as
identified in Section 9.48.030 which are prohibited in Kitsap County.
b. The enforcement of these regulations shall be the responsibility of Mason County and/or
the NMFRA as permitted by law
4. Term. The term of this MOU shall remain in effect unless terminated by mutual consent of all
parties.
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Approved this `ate day of 2024
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MASON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
01,
Tim ehead Ma
Chief, Deputy Proseuting Attorney Adrni istrator
N. MASON REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY KITS COUNTY
Beau Bakken, David Lynam,
Fire Chief Fire Marshal
EXHIBIT A
(Partial Merger Area)
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 31, Twp. 24 N, Range 1 West; thence North 1-
1/2 miles to the west boundary dividing the south half of Section 30, Twp. 24 N, Range 1
West; thence east 2 miles, thence south Y2 mile to the northeast corner of Section 32, Twp.
24 N, range 1 West; thence east '/ mile; thence south 1 mile along a north-south line dividing
the west quarter of Section 33, Twp. 24 N, Range 1 West; thence west 2-1/4 miles along the
Mason County north boundary to the point of beginning.
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