HomeMy WebLinkAboutThriving Communities Grant Awardees OWL 360 - 042726 AGREEMENT FOR
2026 THRIVING COMMUNITIES SMALL GRANT FUNDING FOR OWL360
This Agreement is by and between Jefferson County, Washington (the COUNTY) and
OWL360("OWL360").
WHEREAS, OWL360 is a non-profit corporation registered with the Secretary of State of
the State of Washington under UBI number 87-1282294;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY desires to support projects that promote a safe, secure, and
satisfying way of life for Jefferson County residents and visitors. Sought projects that promote a
sense of belonging, so that residents and visitors feel welcomed to share in the many activities,
opportunities, and experiences available across Jefferson County;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY allocated $ 10,000.00 to a fund a Thriving Communities (TC)
small grant program;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY published a request for proposals on September 4, 2025 that
required each proposal to contain an evaluation plan;
WHEREAS, OWL360 submitted a qualified,TC proposal to the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners (BoCC);
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WHEREAS, OWL360'S qualified proposal Contains an evaluation plan with criteria;
WHEREAS, the BoCC staff reviewed and recommended funding all or part of OWL360's
qualified proposal;
WHEREAS, the. BoCC reviewed the staff recommendation for funding all or part of
OWL360's qualified proposal;
IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein it is agreed by the
parties as follows:
1. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED USING THE THRIVING COMMUNITIES
AWARD
a. OWL360 shall use its capabilities and utilize up to the total amount of Final TC Award for
the approved scope of work for the Project'described in OWL360's proposal for the 2026
fiscal year,a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A.
b. The budget for the Project is described in Exhibit B, attached.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWL360
a. No later than January 31, 2027, OWL360 shall submit a report to the BoCC Staff
describing the final results as compared to he requirements in the evaluation plan during
the term of this Agreement due.
b. OWL360 shall maintain books, records, documents and other evidence that sufficiently
and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by it to perform this
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Agreement. These records shall be subject to inspection, review or audit by personnel of
both parties, other personnel duly authorized by either party, the Office of the State
Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and
other material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for six years after expiration of
agreement. The Office of the State Auditor, federal auditors, the Jefferson County
Auditor, and any persons duly authorized 1y the parties shall have full access and the
right to examine these materials during this period. If any litigation, claim or audit is
started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall be retained until
all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. Records
and other documents, in any medium, furnished by OWL360 to the COUNTY, shall
remain the property of the OWL360, unless otherwise agreed.
3. RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
a. The COUNTY shall provide OWL360 $500.00 in funding from the Thriving Communities
small grant to be used in support OWL360'S qualified program.
b. Said funding is in the amount of the Final TC Award for the 2026 fiscal year.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall be for a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2026 and ending on
December 31,2026, except for the reports required in Section 2,which are due January 31, 2027.
5. NO ASSIGNMENT
A parry's interest in this in this Agreement shall not be assigned to any other person.
6. TERMINATION
a. This Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by the COUNTY upon thirty (30)
days written notice if expected or actual revenue from the grant is reduced or limited in
any way, or for non-performance of duties under this Agreement, or for any reason.
b. OWL360 may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the
COUNTY. If there is termination under this clause, the COUNTY shall be liable to pay
only for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. If termination covers a
period for which payment has already been made, OWL360 shall refund to the COUNTY a
pro-rated share of the payment based upon the balance of time remaining in the paid period,
unless otherwise negotiated.
7. HOLD HARMLESS
a. OWL360 shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY, and its officers, employees, agents and
volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from and shall process and defend at
its own expense, including all costs, attorney fees and expenses relating thereto, all
claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part, directly or
indirectly, from OWL360's negligence or ;breach of an of its obligations under this
Agreement; provided that nothing herein shall require OWL360 to indemnify the
COUNTY against and hold harmless the COUNTY from claims, demands or suits based
solely upon the conduct of the COUNTY, its officers, employees, agents and volunteers
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(and their marital communities), and; provided further that if the claims or suits are
caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of: (a) OWL360's agents or
employees; and, (b) the COUNTY, its officers, employees agents and volunteers (and
their marital communities), this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based
upon such negligence, and or the costs to the COUNTY of defending such claims and
suits, etc., shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of OWL360's negligence, or
the negligence of OWL360's agents or employees.
b. OWL360 specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the
COUNTY by OWL360's employees, including all other persons engaged in the
performance of any work or service required of OWL360 under this Agreement and,
solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense, OWL360 specifically waives
any immunity under the state industrial' insurance law, Title 51 RCW. OWL360
recognize that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to provisions of RCW
4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation.
8. INSURANCE
OWL360 shall obtain and keep in force during, the term of this Agreement the following
insurance:
a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. OWL360 shall maintain commercial general
liability coverage on a form acceptable to COUNTY Risk Management for bodily injury,
personal injury, and property damage, with a limits of not less than in the amount of at
least $1 million per occurrence, for bodily injury, including death, and property damage;
and
b. Worker's Compensation (Industrial Insurance). OWL360 shall maintain workers'
compensation insurance at its own expense; as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of
this Agreement and shall provide evidence:of coverage to COUNTY Risk Management,
upon request.
9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
a. OWL360 and the COUNTY agree that OWL360 is an independent contractor with
respect to the services provided pursuant to'this Agreement.
b. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the parties hereto.
c. Neither OWL360 nor any employee of OWL360 shall be entitled to any benefits
accorded COUNTY employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement.
d. The COUNTY shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal
income tax or social security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program,
otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to OWL360, or any employee,
representative, agent or subcontractor of OWL360.
e. OWL360 shall be responsible for all applicable withholdings, deductions, state industrial
insurance, tax reports, business licenses, registrations, and all other obligations of an
independent organization.
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10. SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
a. OWL360 Owns Contract Performance. OWL360 is responsible for meeting all terms and
conditions of this Agreement including standards of service, quality of materials and
workmanship, costs and schedules. Failure bf a subcontractor to perform is no defense to
a breach of this Agreement. OWL360 assumes responsibility for all liability for the
actions and quality of services performed by any subcontractor.
b. Subcontractor Disputes. Any dispute arising between OWL360 and any subcontractors or
between subcontractors must be resolved with involvement of any kind on the part of the
COUNTY and without detrimental impact on the delivery of contracted goods and
services.
11. LEGAL AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
While performing under this Agreement, OWL360, subcontractors, and their employees are
required to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances and
regulations, including but not limited to:
a. Applicable regulations of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries,
including WA-DOSH Safety Regulation; and
b. State and Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws.
12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
OWL360 shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
work to be done under this Agreement.
13. CHOICE OF LAW
The parties agree that this Agreement is entered into in the State of Washington. This Agreement
shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States, the State of Washington
and the County of Jefferson, as if applied to transactions entered into and to be performed wholly
within Jefferson County, Washington between Jefferson County residents. No party shall argue
or assert that any state law other than Washington law applies to the governance or construction
of this Agreement.
14. DISPUTES
a. The parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they
escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved under this
Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County Risk Manager,
whose decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review.
b. If either party deem it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any
right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall pay for its own
attorney's fees and court costs. -
c. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for
Jefferson County, subject to the venue provisions for actions against counties in RCW
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36.01.050. The parties agree that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions
of the Superior Court under the laws of the State of Washington.
d. OWL360 consents to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Washington.
15. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
OWL360 shall not discriminate on the grounds o age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation,
race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the
presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or
service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification in the selection and retention of employees, materials, supplies, or subcontractors.
16. INTEGRATED AGREEMENT
This agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated
agreement between the COUNTY and OWL360 and supersedes all prior negotiations,
representations, or agreements written or oral.
17.` PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record,
including any electronic, audio, paper or other-media, is required to be kept or indexed as a
public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW, as
may be amended, OWL360 agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to
produce or assist the COUNTY in producing such records, within the time frames and
parameters set forth in state law. OWL360 further agrees that upon receipt of any written public
record request, OWL360 shall, within two business days, notify the COUNTY by providing a
copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement.
This Agreement and any reports submitted by OWL360 are subject to disclosure as a public
record under the Public Records Act, RCW Chapter 42.56.
18. RECORDS RETENTION AND AUDIT AUTHORIZATION
a. A minimum of six years, OWL360 shall maintain documented proof of payments made,
contracts executed and other expenditures authorized under your Agreement with
COUNTY.
b. Upon reasonable notice, OWL360 shall provide access to the COUNTY or State
representatives to audit records related to the funds provided to OWL360 under this
Agreement.
19. NO SEVERABILITY
The terms of this Agreement are not severable. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of this-Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application this Agreement
shall not be enforceable.
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20. SURVIVAL
Those provisions of this Agreement that by their sense and purpose should survive the term of
this Agreement shall survive the term of this Agreement for a period equal to any and all relevant
statutes of limitation, plus the time necessary to fully resolve any claims, matters or actions
begun within that period. Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, and for the
avoidance of doubt, the provisions that survive the term of this agreement include: (a) controlling
law; (b) insurance; and, (c) indemnification.
21. AMENDMENT,MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
a. This Agreement may be not be amended or modified to change the approved scope of
services in the Final TC Award.
b. Only the BoCC or their delegee by writing (delegation to be made prior to action) shall
have the expressed, implied, or apparent authority to sign, alter, amend, modify, or waive
any clause or condition of this Agreement.
c. Any alteration, amendment, modification, or waiver of any clause or condition of this
Agreement is not effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the BoCC or
their delegee.
SIGNATURES ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF WORK
OWL360 has been awarded $500.00 (the "Final TC Award"), after recommendation by the TC
staff. OWL360 shall use the Final TC Award consistently with its response to the request for
proposal submitted.
A true and correct copy of the OWL360's respon e to the request for proposal is attached as
Exhibit C.
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EXHIBIT B-BUDGET
OWL360 has been awarded$500.00(the "Final TCAward"), after recommendation by the TC
staff. OWL360 shall use the Final TC Award consi tently with its response to the request for
proposal submitted to the BOCC.
A true and correct copy of the OWL360's response Ito the request for proposal is attached as
Exhibit C.
Applicant: OWL360
Contact: Sonja Frojen,Nicole O'Hara
Address: 11240 W Sims Way#319, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone:
Email: soniaffa,ow1360.org, nicoleo@ow1360.org
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Exhibit C
OWL360'S PROPOSAL
Request for Proposal (RFP) starts after this page
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.RECEIVED RECE1 ,ED
OCT 24 2025 OCR. 3 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY JEFFER • 1•4 UNTY
October 17, 2025 COMVI1SS6ONERS CONMMl STONE S
JEFFERSON C0�
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JOSH PETERS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1820 JEFFERSON STREET 1 PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368
As the Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County and formerly the
Executive Director of The Boiler Room,a youth-centered community space, I am writing to express my strong •
support for OWL360's application for the Thriving Communities Grant through Jefferson County.
During my years at The Boiler Room, I saw firsthand the profound difference that access to nourishing food makes
in a learning environment. When young people are well fed, their ability to focus, absorb information, and retain
what they've learned increases dramatically. It's not an abstract benefit; it's something you can see in real time, as
attention sharpens and participation deepens.
also builds community.the educational impact, sharing food When people"break bread together,"barriers
come down and trust grows. It creates a sense of belonging and shared purpose that extends far beyond the
classroom or workshop.
OWL360's approach recognizes this essential truth:that food is not just fuel but a key ingredient in successful
learning and community connection. Their Earn to Learn programs have already supported more than 20 young
adults, and the addition of healthy food options during classes will further enhance both learning outcomes and
group cohesion.
I wholeheartedly support OWL360's request for funding to provide food for their two 2026 cohorts.This modest
investment of$1,600 will yield meaningful returns in the form of stronger engagement, deeper learning, and a more
connected community.
Sincerely,
Amy Howard i
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Amy Howard 11336 14th Street I Port Townsend WA 98368
t� ` SkiIImation 1239 Taylor Street
aConnections entoring Port Townsend,WA.98368
http://www.skillmation.orq
October 13th, 2025
Josh Peters
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Jefferson County Washington
Dear Mr. Peters -
Our education and mentoring organization has been working with local youth for 10 years
connecting the deep skills and talents of our community with those among us who are curious to
learn. About 5 years ago OWL360 came into existence, first with housing for emerging
workforce members and then later with The Nest, a gathering and services center for youth and
engaged community members.
It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to work side by side with all of the staff and
programs at OWL360 and The Nest. They have top{notch administration, employees that are
dedicated to the wellbeing of our local youth, and programs that match the needs of the
community.
Funding their Earn to Learn program will allow them'`to provide food at these events which will
substantially strengthen their attendance numbers and deepen the learning that can happen
when a mind is engaged that is not hungry. This is key, and their request confirms what we all
know to be true:those who need to set the expectations for their achievements higher often
have other basic needs that must be met first. This grant money will do exactly that.
I thank you for considering OWL 360 for this grant. I appreciate your support because in
awarding this grant, you help make our job mentoring youth in this community easier- and when
that occurs, it makes Jefferson County stronger for everyone who resides here.
Onward,
The Skillmation Steering Team:
Ben Bauermeister
Martha Trolin
Gary Smith
Mark Westlund
Jacquie Beaubien
StrongerTowns is a 501(c)3 Corporation of Washington State located in Port Townsend, WA. Our programs include
Skillmation, YEA Music, Community Build,and The Productions Alliance. More info at www.strongertowns.org
October 20, 2025
Josh Peters - Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Jefferson County Washington
Dear Mr. Peters -
Earn to Learn has been very valuable for me as a young adult new to Jefferson County.
I experienced an abrupt change in my financial situation that caused an abrupt change
in my life path. I had to drop out of graduate school, which threw me off of my plan of
becoming an English professor. Earn to Learn has helped me find my footing again and
explore career paths that I can get on to build a stable financial base to (eventually)
allow me to return to school. The program has helped me build connections and learn
about resources and opportunities in Jefferson County, and I really don't know where I'd
be without it! The weekly meetings have also provided a valuable source of consistency
in the chaos of job hunting.
Sincerely,
Orion Armstrong
orion.s.armstrong( gmail.com
Thriving Community Small Grant Proposal from 0WL360(EIN 87-1282294)
OWL360 is a youth-driven and community informel organization;our goal is to spread
resources to young adults in Port Townsend and beyond in south East Jefferson County.The
January-April 2026 Cohort of Earn to Learn will take place at the Tri-Area Community Center in
Chimacum.The Summer 2026 Earn to Learn Cohorfwill take place in Port Townsend. Access to
nutritious food is essential for student success. Research consistently shows that proper
nutrition improves focus, memory, and overall brain function, leading to better academic
performance and long-term health outcomes. By funding nutritious food for students, we not
only address immediate hunger but also invest in their ability to learn,grow, and thrive.
Earn to Learn is a 45-hour, 16-week career pathway,workforce development program for 17-24
year olds, allowing young adults to explore, access, and apply their career pathway learning to
build skills around financial literacy, resume writing, interviewing, and resource navigation. Earn
to Learn students logging 45 hours may earn a $500'stipend.The class meets weekly for 2-hours
each week. Over 24 young adults, ages 17-25, have completed the Earn to Learn program in the
first two years at OWL360.The program has hosted 5 cohorts total.
Some of the feedback from students who have taken this course:
• "Very helpful and informative as to finding resources and skills for young adult life on the
Olympic Peninsula in the 21st century. Explo jes job/school/etc prospects and interests
and teaches how to pursue them."
• "A great program that answered a lot of unknown questions I had as a new adult. We
talked about how to make our future goals easier to reach.Also learning about what
careers I should get involved with. I was given the support I needed."
• "Affirmed my career choice, learned how much I need to make and discovered the
plethora of resources available to people my age for employment and financial help."
What is the most important thing you learned about yourself?
• "That I am stronger than I think I am."
• "I have a better vision of what my career is going to look like!"
• "I can be who I am and being young is not a bad thing, It's a good thing. My voice does
have power, maybe even more."
• "That I don't have to live with stress constantly on my back, and that finding the right
workspace can even make work seem enjoyable."
The class meets weekly on Tuesday evening, between 5:15 and 7 pm,for 16 weeks. Usually
students are arriving either after school, or after their workday ends.This creates a need for
food resources during the class,to help students focus on the content and on absorbing
information. Food also builds class cohesion, and gives an extra incentive for attending class.
25% of young adults ages 18-25 in Jefferson County are disengaged (not working, not in post
secondary education/career certification,and not in the military) (source:
https://www.measureofamerica.org/DYinteractive/#County)This is more than twice the
percentage in Kitsap County, and Clallam County. The ability to help young adults launch into
sustainable workforce training and highlight work opportunities in our community through local
resource sharing, is vital to helping young people stay and thrive in our aging community.
The Earn to Learn program addresses the need for robust, accessible workforce development
for young adults transitioning into professional life on the Olympic Peninsula. By providing a
structured, 16-week curriculum and a financial stipend for completion, the program helps
remove financial barriers that often prevent young people from participating in career training.
The community impact is multi-faceted: Empowers Young Adults:The curriculum is designed to
help participants explore their career interests and build tangible skills needed to secure and
maintain meaningful employment. Fosters Economic Growth:The program develops a skilled,
local workforce to meet the needs of employers on the Olympic Peninsula, contributing to the
region's long-term economic vitality. Builds Self-Confidence:The program's structure and
supportive environment, reflected in participant testimonials, help young adults build
self-assurance and a belief in their own capabilities.Increases Resource Navigation: By focusing
on practical life skills,the program helps young adults navigate employment and financial
resources,fostering self-sufficiency. OWL360 takes a holistic approach to serving young people
in East Jefferson County. Many executive function skills are discussed and developed through
the program.
We believe that creating supportive, healthy environments for young people to choose their
own path is the most sustainable and authentic way to support their autonomy. Our programs
are informed by the needs and interests of young people and managed by experienced
professionals dedicated to their success and sustainable independence. OWL360 was
established in 2021 with the opening of Pfeiffer House, responding to the need among young
people for affordable housing who were fleeing unsafe situations or who were unsheltered.The
Nest, a non-profit coffeehouse in Uptown Port Townsend,then opened in 2022, and provides a
base for 0WL360's free programming, along with access to resources and community
connections.
Regarding the evaluation plan,we offer students the opportunity to fill out a mid-cohort
evaluation, and also an end-of class evaluation.This gives students the opportunity to give
feedback on the classes that were most beneficial, and for them to comment on anything that
needs improvement. Many of the former 5 cohort students of this program have commented on
the after-work aspect of the timing of the class, and how more substantial food offerings and
support would be both beneficial to learning, and an incentive to show up and enroll in the
program.We will continue to offer the mid-class and end-of-class evaluation, and could also
directly ask students about the food resource during class.
As well,translation of Earn to Learn curriculum materials in other languages and additional
accommodations for students are available by request. For further clarification or to answer any
questions, please reach out to Sonia Frojen,Workforce Development Program Lead
(soniafPow1360.org, phone: (234) 303-0759)
Earn to Learn Budget
The proposed current OWL360 budget for 2 Earn to Learn cohorts (16 weeks each)for 2026 to
support healthy food for students, is currently at$30/class.This falls short of being able to offer
a more substantial food offering, and to allow some of the food resources to be taken home by
the students after class ends.The additional$50/class (x 16 classes)=$800(x 2 cohorts)=$1600
we are requesting for the Thriving Communities Grant,would be in addition to the$30/class
already budgeted within the organizational proposed budget for OWL360 Workforce
Development programs.The average class size is 8-10 students;this would allow instead of
$3/class/student, $8/class/student for food support for the weekly contact.
The total budget of the Workforce Development program within OWL360 for 2026 is—$39,000
(made up of$17,000 staff time, $6000 materials and supplies (food is within this category), and
$16,000 student stipends).This additional $1800 would provide the assurance of healthy food
options and better outcomes for the students and their learning.
The staff time allocated in the 2026 budget involves other Workforce Development programs
including the alternative high school program through OCEAN, called Open Doors, and the tier 3
internship program called Uplift.
Proposed 2026 Workforce Development program budget:
WFD Staff Time 596 HOURS $29/HOUR
Materials and Supplies 9820, 1, ,: a
Stipends 160001 1
,'TOTAL
The overall organizational budget for OWL360 is over$600,000. We offer housing, resource
navigation, social and emotional support through activities at The Nest,Substance Use Disorder
counseling,and mental health counseling.The overall OWL360 budget is available by request,
and we've chosen to only include the Workforce Development proposed budget for 2026.
Earn to Learn Budget
The proposed current OWL360 budget for 2 Earn to Learn cohorts(16 weeks each)for
0r 2026 to
support healthy food for students, is currently at$30/class.This falls short of being able to offer
a more substantial food offering, and to allow some of the food resources to be taken home by
the students after class ends.The additional $50/class (x 16 classes) =$800 (x 2 cohorts)=$1600
we are requesting for the Thriving Communities Grant, would be in addition to the$30/class
already budgeted within the organizational proposed budget for OWL360 Workforce
Development programs.The average class size is 8-10 students;this would allow instead of
$3/class/student, $8/class/student for food support'for the weekly contact.
The total budget of the Workforce Development program within OWL360 for 2026 is—$39,000
(made up of$17,000 staff time, $6000 materials and supplies (food is within this category), and
$16,000 student stipends).This additional $1800 would provide the assurance of healthy food
options and better outcomes for the students and their learning.
The staff time allocated in the 2026 budget involves other Workforce Development programs
including the alternative high school program through OCEAN, called Open Doors, and the tier 3
internship program called Uplift.
Proposed 2026 Workforce Development program budget
•WFD Staff Time 596 HOURS $29/HOUR;r `;' ' $7 28
Materials and Supplies ' 9820 1g
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Stipends 16000i 1
'TOTAL k �,r
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The overall organizational budget for OWL360 is over$600,000. We offer housing, resource
navigation,social and emotional support through activities at The Nest,Substance Use Disorder
counseling, and mental health counseling.The overall OWL360 budget is available by request,
and we've chosen to only include the Workforce Development proposed budget for 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST CJAi LVOC).
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Commissioner Heidi Eisenhour
Amanda Christofferson,Grants Administrator
DATE: --Apil c - ._
SUBJECT: Thriving Communities Small Grants Program Contracts for Execution
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County BOCC committed awards for the Thriving Communities Small Grants program in January.
Attached are contracts for the fifteen community organizations that the County awarded funds to.
ANALYSIS:
The fifteen awardees have provided W9 documentation and the contracts with them will secure the County's
interests. These various projects will bring benefit to many communities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County allocated $10,000 in the 2026 budget in order to fund the Thriving Communities Small Grant
program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners make a motion to approve of the awards.
REVIEWED BY:
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Josh D. 'eters, County Administrator Date
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Thriving Communities Grant Awardees Contract No:TC Award OWL360 2026
Contract For: TC Grant Award Term: Execution-December 31, 2026
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Auditors Office
Contact Person: Amanda Christofferson
Contact Phone: 360-385-9232
Contact email: amchristofferson@co.jefferson.wa.us
AMOUNT: $500.00 PROCESS: n Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: $500.00 Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: Small Works Roster
Sources(s) of Matching Funds Vendor List Bid
Fund# cs n RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj CS57121-410571 V Other:
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COMPLIANCE WITH JCC 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: El N/A: .AbtaAZr td (27Z2,a. �,�/ rL 4/8/2026
Signature Date
STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE PERSON'; PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE
COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT BEEN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AGENCY.
CERTIFIED: ri N/A: Alta a- Cam` yreit�� _
,G 4/8I2026
Signature Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 4/17/2026.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 4/16/2026.
DPA JBL reviewed and approved on 4-16-2026
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS .& RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS •
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
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