HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Code LLC Ecode Online Services Agreement - 090826Agreement for Supplementation Services
PREPARED FOR:
Jefferson County, WA
PREPARED BY:
Emily Wood
Strategic Enterprise Executive
ewood @iccsafe.org
(585)761-0059
DATE:
August 21, 2026
08/21/2026
Adiel McKnight
Executive Assistant
Jefferson County
1820 Jefferson Street, PC Box 1220
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Adiel,
The enclosed Agreement provides for the continuation of codification services as provided by
General Code; LLCO from August 21, 2026, to August 20, 2027. If you'd like to adjust these dates,
just let me know and I can send you an updated copy. If the County would prefer a different term
length, let me know and I can discuss our options with my team.
If the terms outlined in this Agreement are acceptable, please have your signatory sign the last
page and return it to me. We will provide you with a fully executed copy for your records once
we sign.
We look forward to our continued work with Jefferson County and your office on this very important
project. Thank you for your continued assistance.
Very truly yours,
Emily Wood
Scope of Services
Jefferson County, Washington
August 21, 2026 — August 20, 2027
General Code shall continue to provide electronic updates, supplement services, and online hosting services to
Jefferson County, Washington.
Supplements
General Code's supplementation service includes, but is not limited to, codification of new ordinances,
creation of files for a web -based code, publishing of supplements to the printed code. and code archiving. A
fee schedule titled "Supplementation Costs' appearing on page six of this proposal outlines costs for these
services.
The work on your supplement specifically focuses on the new legislation being incorporated with each supplement.
You determine the frequency of supplementation services. We can accommodate mutually agreed upon frequency of
updates, known as a "supplement schedule" (e.g. monthly, semi-annually. annually), or on an "as -needed" basis.
Legislation that is sent to us is posted within 24 hours to the "New Laws' section of your eCode3600' site until the
legislation goes through the full supplementation editorial process described herein. For each supplement we provide
project management, recordkeeping, processing, professional review of new legislation, and will consult throughout
the project. Our goal is to make the information easily accessible without altering in any way the meaning of what
was originally adopted. As part of our process for new legislation; we will.
> Acknowledge receipt of all materials
> Verify adoption of all legislation, including date of action by governing body
> Review legislation and distinguish between Code and non -Code material
> Update record of legislation received and its disposition (Disposition List)
> Request any missing legislation/missing pages
> Determine proper placement of legislation within Code
> Impose or utilize the adopted flexible section numbering system that allows for later changes
> Create/modify chapter; article and/or section titles
> Add historical annotations
> Add any necessary cross references
> Include editorial notes to sections that require additional explanation
> Correct any misspellings so that searchability in eCode360 is not compromised
> Impose a distinctive style for definitions, to aid Code user in quickly finding the meaning of a particular
term
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> Maintain legislative integrity by following the original tables and graphics and; where necessary,
improving the presentation so that the information contained therein is easily accessible
> Impose standard internal section organizational hierarchy consistent with the rest of the Code
> Impose standard style conventions consistent with the rest of the Code, i.e., number citation,
capitalization, non -substantive grammar and punctuation, internal and statutory reference citation
> Confirm accuracy of internal references; correct as necessary and appropriate
> Confirm accuracy of statutory references correct as necessary and appropriate
> Read and review for missing wording; internal conflicts
> Notify client of any issues and concerns noted and work together to determine appropriate resolution
eCode360 Premium Online
Our eCode360 platform is designed specifically to house codified laws and municipal information.
eCode360's intuitive design, responsive navigation, and robust search functionality drive performance and
user satisfaction.
Simple for Everyone
eCode360 offers a user experience that's simple and intuitive. Our easy -to -use, uncluttered interface allows users to
access, search and share Code sections with incredible speed and precision on desktop and mobile devices. It
provides the power to communicate information to everyone in your municipality like never before.
24/7/365 Access and Security
General Code supports your community through technologies that transform your users' experience and empower
your community to access, navigate and share your Code in exciting new ways. Our eCode360 platform was
designed by our own in-house team of software engineers, experts who understand the importance and value of
simplifying how you access and use your Code; generating an impressive 71.000 users a day while boasting an
incredible uptime average of 99.9%, eCode360 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
eCode360 is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS)'s EC2, which has an uptime guarantee of 99.99%. Our servers
are backed up using IT industry best practices, taking advantage of multiple redundancies and regions within AWS.
In addition to a robust disaster recovery plan.. we have taken steps to avoid disaster by building eCode360 from the
ground up to be secure and scalable. The system is designed and engineered to minimize the possibility of intrusion
and uses multiple leading -edge technologies to harden and secure the service.
eCode360 is our proprietary platform and does not require any Folio installation or licenses.
Maintenance and Updates
eCode360 is maintenance -free for our users. General Code employs a team of software developers, web application
developers and system administrators who maintain and update the platform to give you an intuitive and seamless
experience with your Code. Each time your Code is supplemented, Genera! Code will automatically update your
eCode360 to reflect any changes that were made to the Code.
New Laws
Between regular Code supplements. General Code will temporarily post PDF copies of
new legislation to your online Code
Custom Settings for
Control the look of your eCode360 by selecting custom colors and accents, and
Admin Users
uploading a custom banner or photo
Easy and Flexible
Search by key words, phrases, section numbers and more
Searching
Electronic Index
A comprehensive list of key words and phrases to speed searching
Dynamic Table of Contents
Users can find the information they need and see their current location with a table of
contents that moves as users browse
Email or Share Links
Email a link to a specific Code section or share via social media
Printing
Print with user-friendly functionality and a variety of user options
Bookmarking Searches
Save "favorites" to quickly return to sections of the Code
Archive View
View a permanent archive of your Code; updated with each supplement
"Sticky" Table Headers
Table headers remain stationary as you scroll
Translate
Jsers can view your Code in more than 100 additional languages
eCode360 Search App
Use your mobile device to search your Code
;s new legislation is posted we will add links from the New Laws section of eCode360
Linked New Laws
,o the affected Code chapters or articles
Public and Private Notes
;;reate personalized links and annotations within the Code
Search across multiple Codes by municipality, geographic region, government type or
Multicode Search
population to find sample legislation or other Code content for zoning use; legal cases
or historical research
Download to Word
Administrative users can download Code text to a Microsoft Word document to edit
and track changes when drafting new legislation
Download to PDF
Public users can directly download Code text to a PDF document
Code Change Indicators help users identify sections of your Code that have been
New Laws Indicator
changed and provide links to the new legislation
Advanced Search
Search across the Code, Public Documents, New Laws and Notes using an intuitive
query tool and filtering system to quickly pinpoint the most relevant information
Customizable Titles
Administrative users can add customized titles and comments to your legislation in
New Laws
eAlert
Public users can sign up to receive notifications of changes in the Code
PubDocs Module
Post non -Code documents along with your online Code
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Supplementation Costs
Supplement Service
Editorial rate
Index rate
Graphics.. maps. tables.. diagrams (additional charge per change)
Small Supplement charge — supplements under 10 pages
Printed supplement pages
PDF creation — supplemented pages only
PDF creation — full code with supplement pages incorporated
Shipping and handling
$23.50 per page
$7.00 per page
$15.00 per change
$100.00 per supplement
$0.15 per impression
$0.00 (new PDF-only pages
charged at editorial rate)
$75.00 per hour
at cost
None of the costs of the services outlined above are included in the eCode360 Premium Annual Maintenance Fee
Ongoing Service Costs
eCode360 Online Code
eCode360 Premium Annual Maintenance
$1,195.00
The maintenance fee is an annual recurring flat fee that begins following the initial posting of eCode360.
Therefore, we recommend that the County budget for this service each year. The fee covers annual software
licensing, web hosting, posting of code updates (end work product of separately billed Supplement Services),
posting of pre -codified new legislation between regular Code supplements (known as the "New Laws" feature of
eCode360, defined on page 4) and posting of documents to the eCode360 PubDocs Module. Please note that
this annual fee does not include any costs for Supplementation Services, which are outlined in the "Supplements"
section located on page 2 and 3 of this proposal. .
Above prices are valid for the first year of services. Thereafter, fees may be increased annually consistent with the
Producer Price Index for Publishing Industries, published by the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Authorization Agreement
Jefferson County, Washington hereby agrees to the procedures set forth in the attached description of services dated
August 21, 2026.
Jefferson County, Washington hereby agrees to the procedures outlined above, and to General Code's Terms and
Conditions, which are located here: Terms ana Conditions
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
Board of County Commissioners
Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
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AGREEMENT e: General Code LLC., online services
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Jefferson County Code contains the provisions under which the County government functions.
The categories within the Code include revenue and finance; animals; health and safety; criminal code;
vehicles and traffic; and others. General Code has made some supplemental changes and is offering
eCode360 Premium Online. This will allow users a simple and intuitive experience with many
features.
ANALYSIS:
General Code will continue to provide electronic updates, supplement services, and online
hosting services to Jefferson County. This supplement specifically focuses on the new
legislation being incorporated with each supplement. For each supplement they will provide
project management, recordkeeping processing, professional review of new legislation, and
consult throughout the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual maintenance for eCode360 online is $1,195, with supplemental service fees of:
Editorial rate $23.50 per page
Index rate $7.00 per page
Graphics, maps, tables, diagrams (additional charge per page) $15.00
Small supplement charge — supplements under 10 pages $100.00 per supplement
Printed supplement pages $0.15 per impression
PDF creation — supplemented pages only $0.00 (new PDF-only pages
charged at editorial rate)
PDF creation — full code with supplement pages incorporated $75.00 per hour
Shipping and handling at cost
RECOMMENDATION:
Sign the supplement to General Code.
REVIEWED BY:
Jodi . Peters, County Administrator Date
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form
(INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE)
CONTRACT WITH: GENERAL CODE LLC. Contract No: e64itw �
Contract For: EcODE ONLINE SERVICES SUPPLEMENT 1, rnr AUG 21, 2026 - AUG 20, 2027
COUNTY DEPARTMENT: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person: ADIEL
Contact Phone: X 102
Contact email: AFMCKNIGHT@CO.JEFFERSON.WA.US
AMOUNT: 1,195 ANNUAL PLUS EXTRA SERVICES PROCESS:
Revenue:
Expenditure:
Matching Funds Required:
Sources(s) of Matching Funds
Fund #
Munis Org/Obj ND51120/490135
APPROVAL STEPS:
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STEP 3: RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW (will be added
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RFP or RFQ
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Electronically approved by Risk Management on 8/25/2026.
STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW (will be added electron icaliv through Laserfiche):
Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 8/21/2026.
DPA Luther reviewed and approved on 08-21-2026. This contract is a
renewal of services and describes a fee schedule (Supplement) for
services offered beyond the basic services.
STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED).
STEP 6: CONTRACTOR SIGNS
STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR kl'PROVAL