The purpose of these rules is to implement the provisions of Substitute House Bill No. 2937 (chapter 117, Laws of 1992) which provides that state agencies and municipalities may negotiate fire protection contracts at their discretion, and also provides that certain municipalities are eligible to enter into compulsory fire protection contracts with state agencies. These rules set forth the guidelines that the department will use in determining which municipalities are eligible to enter into compulsory fire protection contracts with state agencies, and a process for resolving disputes between the parties negotiating any such contracts.