HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT ILA Household Hazardous Waste (0002) Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Consent Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Josh Peters,County Administrator
From: Eric Kuzma,Public Works Director //✓�
Agenda Date: May 18,2026
Subject: Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Household Hazardous Waste
Disposal
Statement of Issue: Through an Interlocal Agreement(ILA)between Jefferson and Kitsap Counties that
became effective April 17,2023,Jefferson County residents who could not wait to dispose of Household
Hazardous Waste(HEW)at the next scheduled HEW collection event have been able to dispose of HHW
fee-free at the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste Facility located within the Olympic View Transfer
Station in Bremerton. Kitsap County anticipates opening a North Kitsap County MRWF in the Kingston,
WA area in early 2026,which will also be made available to Jefferson County residents.
A Contract Amendment was executed on May 19,2025,that extended the ILA through June 30,2026.
Kitsap County has offered a new ILA with a term of three(3)years and an option for second term of three
(3)years.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's& Con's: The ILA provides an additional option for Jefferson County
residents who cannot wait in between HEW collection events.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: Per the ILA, service is limited to five hundred(500)customers per
annum at a reimbursable rate of fifty-five dollars($55.00)per customer for a total not to exceed annual
cost of$27,500.00 which may be increased at Jefferson County's request.
Recommendation: Execute the attached ILA.
Department Contact:
Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager x213
Reviewed By:
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Josh t rs, ounty Administrator ate
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: Kitsap County Contract No: fK/ ZOl G—06.r—
Contract For: Household Hazardous Waste Services Term: 36 Months
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Contact Person: At Cairns
Contact Phone: X213
Contact email: acairns@co.jefferson.wa.us
AMOUNT: Not to exceed$27,500.00 PROCESS: — Exempt from Bid Process
Revenue: 401000010.34370.00.000 Cooperative Purchase
Expenditure: 401000010.5373041 _ Competitive Sealed Bid
Matching Funds Required: N/A Small Works Roster
Sources(s)of Matching Funds N/A _ Vendor List Bid
Fund# RFP or RFQ
Munis Org/Obj ✓ Other: ILA
APPROVAL STEPS:
STEP 1: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES COMPLI ,..5.5 WITH JCC 3.55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW.
CERTIFIED: ri N/A:❑ ���• viz y./�_
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: I 1 N/A: ® i( .,f4 Zr-2...---.": t� L4 a
Signature Date
STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved by Risk Management on 4/28/2026.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 4/24/2026.
DPA Luther reviewed and approved on 04/24/2026
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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CONTRACT NO. KC-271-26
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND JEFFERSON COUNTY TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OPPORTUNITIES
This agreement is executed between Kitsap County ("Kitsap") and Jefferson County ("Jefferson")
for the purpose of providing a permanent site with year-round availability for proper disposal of
household hazardous waste ("HHW') to Jefferson County residents at the Kitsap County
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities.
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste ("MRW') Management Plan ("Plan")
was written pursuant to RCW 70.95.220 and adopted by the Kitsap County Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Plan, Kitsap operates the South Kitsap HHW
Collection Facility ("SK Facility"), located at 5551 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, and is expected
to begin operating the North Kitsap HHW Collection Facility, ("NK Facility"), located at 23300
Arness Creek Road NE, Poulsbo, in 2026;
WHEREAS,the SK Facility and, once operational,the NK Facility, (collectively"Facilities")
provide year-round availability for the proper disposal of HHW to Kitsap County residents;
WHEREAS, HHW disposal is funded through a combination of tipping fees collected at
Olympic View Transfer Station and a portion of the Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance
Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and Kitsap County;
WHEREAS, Jefferson is a neighboring county whose citizens frequently travel to or
though Kitsap County and providing convenient HHW disposal locations foster the parties'
common goals;
WHEREAS, Kitsap and Jefferson share common goals to: protect watersheds; protect
groundwater and drinking water quality; provide opportunities for residents to properly dispose of
HHW; and educate residents about potential hazards regarding storage of hazardous products;
WHEREAS, Kitsap and Jefferson find it is in the best interest of their citizens and in the
public welfare to enter into an interlocal agreement pursuant to RCW 39.34 regarding these
common goals;
WHEREAS, Kitsap and Jefferson are authorized to enter into Interlocal Agreements
pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. RECITALS. The recitals are hereby incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide additional locations for Jefferson
residents to properly dispose of household hazardous waste.
3. KITSAP OBLIGATIONS
A. Kitsap shall make its SK Facility, and when operational the NK Facility, along with
associated on-site HHW services available at no charge to Jefferson residents
whenever the Facilities are regularly open for business.
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B. Kitsap will charge Jefferson for each use of a Facility by a Jefferson resident for the
waste streams set forth in Attachment A, which is incorporated herein by this
reference. Kitsap will not charge Jefferson for any waste covered under a statewide
stewardship program, such as those for architectural paint or fluorescent lamps.
C. Kitsap shall serve as the"lead entity" in the ongoing administration and implementation
of this Agreement.
D. Kitsap shall submit monthly invoices to Jefferson not more than once a month
whenever there has been a charge-triggering use of a Facility as described in
subsection B. Invoices shall detail the number of Jefferson customers. Kitsap shall
maintain adequate records to support billings under this Agreement.
4. JEFFERSON OBLIGATIONS
A. Jefferson shall (a) advertise the expanded opportunities for HHW collection at the
Facilities to Jefferson residents; and (b) provide Kitsap with Jefferson specific MRW
education materials for distribution to Jefferson customers.
B. Within thirty (30) days following receipt of an invoice, Jefferson shall reimburse Kitsap
$55.00 per documented Jefferson customer. Notwithstanding the preceding, Jefferson
payments are not to exceed $27,500.00 per year (500 customers) unless specifically
approved in writing in advance.
5. DURATION. This Agreement shall commence at time of signing, with the effective date
on July 1, 2026, for purposes of cost reimbursement for services, and shall extend through
June 30, 2029. The parties may agree to extend this Agreement for an additional
consecutive three-year term by amendment as set forth below.
6. TERMINATION
A. Kitsap may immediately terminate this Agreement whenever Kitsap determines, in its
sole discretion, that such termination is in the best interests of Kitsap. Such termination
shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. Prompt notice of such termination shall
be provided.
B. Jefferson may terminate this Agreement upon provision of sixty (60) days written
notice to Kitsap.
C. Jefferson shall remain liable for all costs reimbursements incurred through the
termination date specified in any notice, consistent with the fees prescribed above.
D. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this Agreement
for any future fiscal period by Jefferson, Kitsap shall not be obligated to provide
services after the end of the current fiscal period.
7. INDEMNIFICATION. Each party agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify the other
party and its elected officials, officers, employees and agents, against all claims, suits,
actions, liabilities, losses, expenses, and damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs, to the extent they arise out of, or result from, the negligence or willful
misconduct of the indemnitor or its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, and
agents in the performance of this agreement. The indemnitor's duty to defend and
indemnify extends to claims by the elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, or
agents of the indemnitor or of any contractor or subcontractor of indemnitor, but shall not
extent to injury, sickness, disability, death or damage arising out of or resulting from the
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acts, errors, or omissions of the indemnitee or its elected officials, officers, employees, or
agents. The indemnitor waives its immunity under Title 51 (Industrial Insurance) of the
Revised Code of Washington solely for the purposes of this provision and acknowledges
that this waiver was mutually negotiated. This clause shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
8. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be amended only upon the written agreement of the
parties executed by the authorized representatives thereof. There will be a review of per
customer costs if an extension is desired.
9. ADMINISTRATION. No separate entity is created by this Agreement. This Agreement
shall be administered by, and all notices and payments shall be sent to, the following
representatives:
For Kitsap County:
Kitsap County Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Attn: Kevin Bevelhimer, Solid Waste Senior Maintenance & Operations Manager
614 Division Street, MS-27, Port Orchard, Washington 98366
For Jefferson County:
Jefferson County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Attn: Al Cairns, Solid Waste Manager
625 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
10. PROPERTY. Any property purchased under this Agreement shall be the property of the
purchaser.
11. ASSIGNMENT. No party may assign their rights or obligations under this Agreement
without the approval of the other.
12. RECORDING. This Agreement shall be recorded with the Kitsap County Auditor.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If a dispute arises under this Agreement, it shall be determined
by a Dispute Board in the following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint
one (1) member to the Dispute Board and those members shall jointly appoint an
additional member to the Dispute Board. The Dispute Board shall review the facts,
agreement terms, and applicable statutes and rules and make a determination of the
dispute. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and binding on the parties
hereto, subject to judicial review as authorized by law.
14. NONDISCRIMINATION. Jefferson and Kitsap agree to comply with all applicable local,
state, and/or federal laws and ordinances, and agree that they shall not discriminate in
their employment practices or delivery of services or other activities on the grounds of
race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Jefferson and Kitsap agree to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the performance
of this Agreement, including compliance with all the provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and all regulations interpreting or enforcing such Act.
16. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Washington.
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17. VENUE. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall lie in the
Superior Court of Washington for Kitsap County, Washington.
18. MULTIPLE ORIGINALS/ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be
executed in multiple copies, each of which shall be deemed an original. A facsimile, email,
or other electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute
original signatures and deemed to constitute duplicate originals.
19. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document
incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions of the Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such
remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose
of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be
severable.
20. AUTHORIZATION. Each of the signatories hereto hereby represents and warrants that
he or she has the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to execute into this Agreement
and to bind the entity he or she represents to this Agreement and the obligations
hereunder.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
SEAL: COMMISSIONERS
Heather Dudley-Nollette, District 1
Heidi Eisenhour, District 2
Greg Brotherton, District 3
ATTEST: APPR TO FORM:
04/24/2026
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Jerem B her Date
Clerk of the Board Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Dated this day of , 2026
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORAN ROOT, Chair
ATTEST: KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Commissioner
Marina Linville, Interim Clerk of the Board CHRISTINE ROLFES, Commissioner
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ATTACHMENT A
A-Fuels
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Auto Batteries
Cleaners
Household Batteries
Latex Paints
Mercury Lamps
Motor Oil
Oil Based Paints
Poisons
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