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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC20120222 Interlocal Agreement FUNDING AGREEMENT SKAGIT COUNTY Contract # C20120222 BETWEEN Page 1 of 6 SKAGIT COUNTY AND CITY OF ANACORTES Skagit County, through the Department of Administrative Services (hereinafter referred to as County) and City of Anacortes (hereinafter referred to as Recipient), for and in consideration of the mutual benefits do hereby agree as follows: 1. Purpose: The purpose of the contract is to distribute economic development funds pursuant to RCW 82.14.370. Future economic development projects require input from the County's Cities and Towns and it is imperative that they remain members of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County. Given the current economic downturn and the constraint it has placed on municipal budgets, it is recognized that this stop-gap funding mechanism will allow Cities and Towns to continue to participate as members. 2. Scope of Work: Recipient will use the funds distributed under this contract pursuant to the intent and purpose of RCW 82.14.370. Further, Recipient is to use such funds as reimbursement for payments made to the Skagit County Economic Development Association for the calendar year 2012. 3. Payment: County will compensate Recipient a maximum of $7,200, chargeable to GL expenditure code # 342 585024110. Recipient shall submit a statement of work describing the use of funds distributed by the County and the County upon receipt of appropriate documentation shall distribute a portion of the awarded funding as determined by the County Contract Representative described in Paragraph 6.1 of this Contract. However, such payments shall not occur more often than monthly, through the County voucher system. The County Contract Representative has the sole discretion of determining what appropriate documentation is required in order for Recipient to receive a distribution of funds under this Agreement. 4. Recipient agrees that in the event the county or other state or federal agency finds that the funds distributed pursuant to this agreement violate any state or federal laws including but not limited to the primary purpose for which funds pursuant to this agreement are being given, Recipient agrees to return the funds provided by County under this agreement to County including any penalties and interest , and agrees to hold County harmless and indemnify County for distributing such funds contrary to state or federal law. Further, in the event that funds provided to Recipient under this agreement are used for a purpose other then what was originally described in its Page 1 application of funds, then Recipient agrees to return such funds to the County upon demand. 5. The parties agree that Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, or agent of Skagit County. Recipient hereby agrees not to make any representations to any third party o r to allow such third party to remain under the misimpression that Recipient is an employee, independent contractor, or agent of Skagit County. All payments made hereunder and all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this Agreement. Recipient will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. Further the Recipient represents that all employees and sub-contractors are covered under Industrial Insurance in compliance with R.C.W. Title 51. 6. Administration: The following individuals are designated as representatives of the respective parties. The representatives shall be responsible for administration of this Agreement and for coordinating and monitoring performance under this Agreement. In the event such representatives are changed, the party making the change shall notify the other party in writing. 6.1 The County's representative shall be the Budget and Finance Director: Trisha Logue 1800 Continental Place, Suite 100 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 6.2 Recipient's representative shall be the Finance Director: Steve Hoglund P.O. Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 All notices and payments mailed by regular post (including first class) shall be deemed to have been given on the second business day following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and addressed. Notices and payments sent by certified or registered mail shall be deemed to have been given on the day next following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and addressed. For all types of mail, the postmark affixed by the United States Postal Service shall be conclusive evidence of the date of mailing. 7. Defense & Indemnity Agreement: The Recipient agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the County, its appointed and elective officers and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the County, its elected or appointed officials or employees for damages because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss of use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence of the Recipient, its Page 2 subcontractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the County, its appointed or elected officials or employees. It is further provided that no liability shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. 8. This Contract shall commence on January 1, 2012 and continue until either party terminates by giving 30 days' notice in writing either personally delivered or mailed postage prepaid by certified mail, return receipt requested to the party's last known address, or until the County has distributed all funds which it has allocated to the Recipient pursuant to Resolution #R20110298, but in no event shall the contract continue for more than one year from January 1, 2012. 9. The Recipient shall not assign any interest in this Contract and shall not transfer any interest in same without prior written County consent. 10. The Recipient will secure, at his own expense, all personnel required in performing said services under this Contract. Recipient shall be personally liable for applicable payroll, Labor and Industries premiums, and all taxes, and shall hold the County harmless from any claims related thereto. 11. Right to Review: This contract is subject to review by the State Auditor's office. The County or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial components of this project. Such review may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspection by County agents or employees, and inspection of all records of other materials, which the County deems pertinent to the Agreement and its performance. Recipient shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to this project under this Agreement for 3 years after contract termination, and shall make them available for such review, within Skagit County, State of Washington, upon request. 12. Acknowledgement of Funding: All books, informational pamphlets, press releases, research reports, articles, requests for information, signs or other public notices developed for or referring to the activities or programs funded by this agreement shall include the statement, "This project received funding from Skagit County," or similar language acknowledging Skagit County's funding contribution. Further, Recipient shall notify the County (or Administrative Services) no later than two weeks before a dedication ceremony or public event for any activities or programs funded by this agreement. Recipient shall also make efforts to verbally acknowledge the County's contributions to the Recipient at all dedication ceremonies or other public events relating to any programs or projects funded by this agreement. 13. Prevailing Wages: If Prevailing Wages are applicable to the work provided under the Agreement then Recipient s hall submit a "Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages" prior to submitting first application for payment. Each statement of intent to pay prevailing wages must be approved by the Industrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries before it is submitted to the County. Unless otherwise authorized by Page 3 the Department of Labor and Industries, each voucher claim submitted by a Recipient for payment on a project estimate shall state that the prevailing wages have been paid in accordance with the pre-filed statement or statements of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages on file with the public agency. 14. Nondiscrimination: During the performance of this contract, the Recipient shall comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination statutes and regulations. These requirements include, but are not limited to: a. Nondiscrimination in Employment: The Recipient shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veterans status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment selection for training, including apprenticeships and volunteers. This requirement does not apply, however, to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities. 15. Compliance with Applicable Law: The Recipient and all subcontractors of Recipient shall comply with, and the Department is not responsible for determining compliance with, any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and/or policies. This obligation includes, but is not limited to, nondiscrimination laws and/or policies; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Ethics in Public Service (RCW 42.52); Covenant Against Contingent Fees (48 C.F.R. Sec. 52.203-5); safety and health regulations. In the event of the Recipient's or a subcontractor's noncompliance or refusal to comply with any law or policy, the Department may rescind, cancel, or terminate the contract in whole or in part. The Recipient is responsible for any and all costs or liability arising from the Recipient's failure to so comply with applicable law. 16. Venue and Choice of Law: In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this Agreement, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Skagit. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. 17. No Separate Legal Entity: It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of the Agreement. 18. Termination of Contract for Cause a. If, through any cause, the Recipient shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract or if the Recipient shall violate any of its covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this contract, the County shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract and withhold the remaining allocation if such default Page 4 • or violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days after submitting written notice to the Recipient describing such default or violation. Further, in the event Recipient fails to expend funds under this contract in accordance with State or Federal laws and/or the provisions of the agreement, the County reserves to right to recapture funds expended to Recipient in an amount equal to the extent of the noncompliance. b. The County may unilaterally terminate all or part of this contract, or may reduce its scope of work and budget, if there is a reduction in funds by the source of those funds, and if such funds are the basis for this contract. 19. Termination for Public Convenience: The County may terminate the contract in whole or in part whenever the County determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the best interests of the County. Whenever the contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Recipient shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed at unit contract prices for completed items of work. An equitable adjustment in the contract price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this contract by the County at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute a breach of contract by the County. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this contract for any future fiscal period, the County will not be obligated to make payments for services or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision applies. 20. Nonassignability: Neither this contract, nor any claim arising under this contract, shall be transferred or assigned by the Recipient. 21. Taxes: All payments accrued on account of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance or other expenses for the Recipient or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the Recipient. Page 5 _. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement this 9 day of divert, , 2012. APPROVED: City of Anacortes BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON 7st Y1L-Z,a7 Signature &Title 9f Signatory Kenneth A. Dahlstedt, Chairman (Date cli et/ Z -a[r UhPrint Name Sharon D. Dillon, Commissioner 0/14-Yu &k%-k)71- Title Ron Wesen, Commissioner For contracts under $5000 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 County Administrator (Authorization per Resolution#R20030146) Telephone No. (360) 293-1900 Recommended: Fed. Tax ID # ql—/vl 22,7 Contractor Lic. #. Department Head Budget and Finance Director Approved as to Indemnification: 42J-22-ILL - /3//2,46/ Risk Manager Attest: Approved as to Form: 4friehe.0 `, its . -Art --c sI as l2z1�. Clerk of the Bo Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 6