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STATE OF WASlllNGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In The Matter of the Application by
The Hoh Tribe
For a Nonexclusive Franchise
To Construct, Maintain, and Operate
A Tribal Water System
Together With Other Appurtenances
Under, Upon, Along, and Across
County Road Rights-of-Way
Within Unincorporated Jefferson County
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) Resolution 34-11
) Granting A Nonexclusive Franchise
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WHEREAS, the Hoh Tribe, hereinafter Grantee, proposes to construct a water system to
serve the Hoh Tribe consisting of facilities to convey water from a well site on the Grantee's
property on parcel number 613204001; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 36.55 and
Jefferson County Code Chapter 13.56, utility providers who wish to occupy County Road rights-
of-way are required to obtain a franchise from Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has applied to the Jefferson Board of County Commissioners,
hereinafter the Board, for a nonexclusive franchise to install, construct, repair, replace, maintain,
relocate, remove, operate, and use a Tribal Water System together with other appurtenances in,
upon, under, along, through, and across public rights-of-way in unincorporated Jefferson County
within Sections 20,21, 27 & 28, Township 26 North, Range 13 West along the Lower Hob
Road, County Road No. 128809, hereinafter the Franchise Area in order to provide water service
to the Hoh Tribe; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Code Chapter 13.56 specifies standards and procedures for
granting nonexclusive franchises for utility providers to occupy County rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that granting a franchise is
consistent with the requirements of Jefferson County Code, Section 13.56.080 in that:
1. Grantee bas the financial and technical ability to fulfill its obligations under a
franchise granted by Jefferson County;
2. Grantee has legal standing to be granted a franchise;
3. County rights-of-way within Sections 20, 21, 27 & 28, Township 26 North, Range 13
West, the Franchise Area, have the capacity to accommodate Grantee's facilities,
provided that there is appropriate planning and provision for installation,
maintenance, and repair of Grantee's facilities;
4. Granting the franchise would not significantly damaee or disrupt public or private
facilities, improvements, services, travel, or landscaping, provided that there is
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appropriate planning and provision for installation, maintenance, and repair of
Grantee's facilities;
5. The public interest in minimi7.ing the cost and disruption resulting from the presence
of Grantee's facilities in County rights-of-way can be protected;
6. Granting a franchise will enable Grantee to continue to provide water to the Hoh
Tribe;
7. Granting a franchise will protect the public's health, safety, and welfare;
8. Granting a franchise is consistent with applicable Federal, State, and County laws,
regulations, rules, and policies, including Chapter 36.55 RCW and JefferSon County
Code Chapter 13.56; and
WHEREAS, adoption of a Resolution by the Board granting a nonexclusive franchise to
Grantee, setting forth terms and conditions of the franchise, and providing for County
administration and regulation of the franchise would memorialize the relationship between
Grantee and the County; and
WHEREAS, pursnant to Chapter 36.55 RCW, notice of the Board's public hearing on the
Franchise was posted in three public places in the County seat at least fifteen (15) days before
the hearing date and was published once a week for two consecutive weeks in the official County
newspaper of record, the last publication being not less than five (5) days before the date fixed
for the hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursnant to Chapter 3655 RCW a hearing on the application was held on
the 25th day of July, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that it is in the public interest to
grant the nonexclusive franchise;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY that a nonexclusive franchise is hereby
granted to Grantee to install, construct, repair, replace, maintain, relocate, remove, operate, and
use Facilities in, upon, under, along, through, and across the Franchise Area in Sections 20, 21,
27 & 28, Township 26 North, Range 13 West in order to provide water service to the Hoh Tribe
under the following express terms and conditions:
SECflON 1 DEFINITIONS The terms listed below, as used in this Franchise, shall have the
meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the text, words used in the present tense
include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, words in the
singular number include the plural number, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all
genders. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory, and the word "may" is permissive.
Words not otherwise defined shall be given their common and ordinary meaning.
1.1 "Board" means Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County.
1.2 "County" means Jefferson County, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the
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State of Washington, represented by its designated employees, representatives, and agents,
including, but not limited to the County Administrator, County Engineer, and their designees.
1.3 "Emergency" means any condition constituting a clear and present danger to life, health,
safety, or property.
1.4 "Engineer" means the County Engineer or designee.
1.5 "Facilities" means col1ectively (i) a Tribal Water System and (ii) any and all other
equipment, appliances, attachments, appurtenances and other items necessary, convenient, or in
any way appertaining to the foregoing, whether located above or underground.
1.6 "Franchise" means the grant of rights, privileges, and authority embodied in this Resolution.
1.7 "Franchise Area" means all rights-of-way for County roads, streets, avenues, alleys, and
highways located within those areas of the County within Sections 20,21,27 & 28, Township 26
North, Range 13 West, as now or as may hereafter be laid out, platted, dedicated, or improved
within the present limits of the County and as such limits may be hereafter extended. The
Franchise Area does not include (a) any other County-owned or leased properties or easements
unrelated to the roads, streets, avenues, alleys and/or highways described above, including, but
not limited to, parks, trails, facilities, or pits or (b) Grantee-owned or leased properties or
easements located inside or outside of the boundaries of the County.
1.8 "JCC" means the Jefferson County Code, as it now exists or as it is later amended or
superseded.
1.9 "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" means the manual published by the United
States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration that contains standards
for traffic control signs, sigua1s, and pavement markings in the United States, as it now exists or
as 1ater amended or superseded.
1.10 "Parties" or "Party" means col1ectively the County and Grantee, and individually either the
County or Grantee.
1.11 "Person" means an individual, entity, corporation, partnership, firm, association, joint
venture, or organization of any kind.
1.12 "Public Improvement Project" means any County capital improvement, including projects
listed in the County's Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program or Annual Construction
Program, or the construction, relocation, expansion, repair, maintenance, or removal of any
County-owned facility located on, in, over, or under the Franchise Area for parks; roads and/or
streets; curbs and/or sidewalks; pedestrian, bicycle, and/or other non-motorized transportation
facilities; water systems; sanitary sewer systems; bridges, culverts, and storm drainage facilities;
and County-owned fiber optic cable, conduit, or network facilities. For the avoidance of doubt, a
Public Improvement Project wil1 not include any development or other activity requiring the
relocation of Grantee's Facilities for the benefit of a Third Party. Any such relocation shall be
subject to the rights provided to Grantee in Section 4.9.
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1.13 "Third party" means any Person other than the County and Grantee.
SECTION 2 FRANCmSE
2.1 Grant of Franchise.
2.1.1 Pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, including, but not limited to, Chapter
36.55 RCW the County hereby grants to Grantee, subject to and in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth herein, a nonexclusive franchise to install, construct, repair,
replace, maintain, relocate, remove, operate, and use Facilities in, upon, under, along,
through, and across the Franchise Area.
2.1.2 The Franchise shall not convey to Grantee any title or ownership interest in the
Franchise Area, but shall be deemed a Franchise only to use and occupy the Franchise Area
for the limited purposes and term stated herein.
2.1.3 The Franchise shall not authorize, excuse, preclude, or prohibit Grantee from securing
such further easements, leases, permits, or other approvals as may be required or desired to
lawfully occupy and use the Franchise Area.
2.1.4 The Franchise shall not govern or apply to any Facilities located on Grantee-owned or
leased properties or easements and such Facilities are not and will not be deemed to be
located pursuant to rights derived from this Franchise.
2.1.5 The Franchise granted shall not be construed as any warranty of title.
2.1.6 No act, event or occurrence shall give Grantee any rights to occupy or use the
Franchise Area permanently nor shall operate as an estoppel against the County.
2.1.7 Grantee specifically agrees to exercise its rights within the Franchise Area in
accordance with all applicable Federal and State of Washington laws and applicable rules
and regulations, as now exist or as later amended or superseded; and all applicable County
codes, including, but not limited to, ICC Chapter 13.56 Utilities, resolutions, and
ordinances, as now exist or as later amended or superseded; provided, however, in the event
of a conflict or inconsistency between any such provisions and this Franchise, the express
terms and conditions of this Franchise will govern; provided, further, nothing herein shall be
deemed to waive, prejudice, or otherwise limit any right of appeal afforded Grantee by such
County codes, resolutions and ordinances. The express terms and conditions of this
Franchise constitute a valid and enforceable contract between the Parties.
2.2 Noninterference. All construction, installation, service, repair, or maintenance of Grantee's
Facilities performed upon, over, under, along, andlor across the Franchise Area shall be done in
such a manner as not to interfere with the free passage of pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic
therein; the reasonable ingress or egress to the properties abutting the Franchise Area as they
exist at the time of installation of the Facilities; the use, maintenance, and repair of existing
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County facilities and uses within the Franchise Area; or the use, maintenance, and repair of
existing utilities, drainage facilities, or other improvements located within the Franchise Area.
Grantee's Facilities sball have the same preference in regard to non-County facilities, including,
but not limited to, utilities, drainage facilities, or other improvements that are proposed to be
installed in the Franchise Area subsequent in time to Grantee's Facilities. Nothing in this
Section 2.2 is intended to or will affect or modify the rights and obligations of the Parties with
respect to the relocation of Grantee's Facilities under Section 4. All relocations of Grantee's
Facilities will be undertaken subject to and in accordance with the terms, conditions, and
requirements set forth in Section 4.
2.3 Drawings. Within ninety (90) days of completion of construction of Grantee's Facilities
within the Franchise Area, Grantee shall provide the County with record drawings showing the
location of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area. Upon the County's request, in
connection with the design of any County Public Improvement Project within the Franchise
Area, Grantee shall verifY the location of its Facilities within the Franchise Area by excavatirig,
including pot holing, at no expense to the County. With respect to any excavations by or on
behalf of Grantee or the County within the Franchise Area, nothing herein is intended nor shall
be construed to relieve either Party of their respective obligations arising under applicable law
with respect to determining the location of utility facilities.
2.4 Term of Franchise.
2.4.1 Term of Franchise. This Franchise is granted for a period of twenty-five (25) years
from the date of adoption of the Franchise by the Board.
2.4.2 As express conditions of this Franchise, within thirty (30) days after the adoption of
this Franchise by the Board, Grantee shall:
a. File with the Clerk of the Board its written acceptance of the Franchise;
b. Reimburse the County for the administrative expenses required to be paid by
Grantee under Section 8.1;
c. Provide to the County the evidence of insurance as required by Section 10; and
d. Reimburse the County for the cost of posting and publishing the public hearing
notice as required by 36.55.040 RCW and for the cost of filing this Franchise with
the Jefferson County Auditor as required by Chapter 36.55.080 RCW.
2.4.3 In the event Grantee fails to accept this Franchise in the manner specified above
within the said thirty (30) days, this Franchise shall be null and void.
2.4.4 Franchise Renewal. This Franchise may be renewed, at the sole discretion of the
Board, for an additional twenty-five (25) year period upon the written request of Grantee,
such request to be submitted not more than two (2) years nor less than one hundred-eighty
(180) days prior to the expiration of the initial twenty-five (25) year term.
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2.5 Nonexclusive Franchise. The Franchise granted herein shall be nonexclusive. The County
specifically reserves the right to grant at any time such rights, permits, licenses, and/or franchises
to Persons to use the Franchise Area for similar or different purposes allowed hereunder as the
County deems appropriate, so long as the same does not interfere with Grantee's rights under this
Franchise. Subject to this Franchise, Grantee shall not prevent or prohibit the County from
constructing, altering, maintaining, or using any portion of the Franchise Area or affect its
jurisdiction over any part thereof, the County having full power and authority to make all
necessary changes, relocations, repairs, or maintenance of the Franchise Area as the County
deems appropriate. Grantee acknowledges that it cannot exclude the County from any portion of
the Franchise Area unless the County expressly agrees to such exclusion in writing.
SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE OF WORK
3.1 Permit Required.
3.1.1 Work by Grantee within the Franchise Area shall conform to the requirements of the
applicable codes, ordinances, and standards, including ICC Chapter 13.56 Utilities;
provided, however, in the event of a conflict or inconsistency between any such
requirements and this Franchise, the express terms and conditions of this Franchise will
govern and control.
3.1.2 Prior to commencing any work within the Franchise Area, Grantee shall apply for and
receive a utility permit from the County pursuant to the requirements of ICC 13.56 Utilities.
3.1.3 Work by Grantee shall comply with the utility permit and plans; provided, however,
in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between such permit or plans and this
Franchise, the express terms and conditions of this Franchise will govern and control. The
County may order removal at Grantee's expense of work that does not comply with the
permit or plans.
Grantee is solely responsible for the performance and completion of work authorized by a
utility permit that is issued to Grantee.
3.2 Emergency Response and Repairs.
3.2.1 In the event of an emergency or the need for unexpected repair, Grantee may
commence such emergency response or repair as required by the circumstances, provided
that Grantee shall notifY the County in writing before commencing the work or within
twenty-four (24) hours, if advance notice is not practicable. In the event that Grantee
conducts emergency repairs under this section, Grantee shall make application for a utility
permit as soon as practicable, but in no event (unless waived by the County) later than thirty
(30) days from the emergency event.
3.2.2 In the event any of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area are in a condition
such that, in the reasonable opinion of the Engineer, an Emergency is created, Grantee upon
request of the Engineer shall expeditiously and at its own expense repair the Facilities and
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correct the emergency condition.
3.3 Restoration. After installation, construction, relocation, maintenance, removal, repair, or
replacement of any of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area, Grantee at its expense shall
expeditiously restore the Franchise Area and any County property within the Franchise Area that
may have been disturbed or damaged by such work to at least the same condition as they were in
immediately prior to any such work. The County shall have final. approval of the condition of the
Franchise Area and County property after restoration pursuant to the provisions of applicable
County codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and procedures as now exist or as later
amended or superseded; provided, however, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency
between such codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, or procedures and this Franchise, the
express terms and conditions of this Franchise will govern and control; provided, further, nothing
herein shall be deemed to waive, prejudice, or limit any right of appeal afforded by such codes,
ordinances, regulations, standards, or procedures. Grantee or its agent shall contact the County
for inspection upon completion of work.
3.4 Refuse and Debris. Grantee shall promptly remove and properly dispose of refuse and
debris resulting from any of Grantee's work within the Franchise Area. Grantee shall remove
refuse and debris on a regular basis during the work day to keep all traveled ways clear. Should
Grantee's work last for more than one day in a particular part of the Franchise Area, all refuse
and debris shall be removed prior to leaving the site at the end of the work day, to the extent
feasible in light of the work being undertaken by Grantee.
3.5 Monuments. All survey monuments that are di~bed, displaced, or destroyed by Grantee
in its performance of any work under this Franchise shall be referenced and restored by Grantee,
as per Chapter 332-120 WAC, as from time to time amended, and all pertinent federal, state and
local standards and specifications.
3.6 Workmanlike Manner. All work performed by Grantee within the Franchise Area shall be
done in accordance with adopted County codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and
procedures, together with the laws of the State of Washington, all as now exist or as later
amended or superseded in a thorough, professional, and workmanlike manner; provided,
however, in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any County codes, ordinances,
regulations, standards, or procedures and this Franchise, the express terms and conditions of this
Franchise will govern and control.
3.7 Traffic Control. Grantee's activities within the Franchise Area and activities within the
Franchise Area conducted by Grantee's agents or by Third Parties shall conform to the latest
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the requirements of JCC 13.56.460
Traffic Control, and approved traffic control plans; provided, however, in the event of a conflict
or inconsistency between any such manual, requirements, or plans and this Franchise, the express
terms and conditions of this Franchise will govern and control. It shall be the responsibility of
Grantee to ensure compliance. Grantee shall be liable for any damages resulting from Grantee's
failure to provide adequate traffic control.
3.8 Grantee shall participate in a "One-Call" system (RCW19.122) by subscribing to the
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Utilities Underground Location Center or equivalent service.
SECTION 4 RELOCATION OF FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
4.1 Grantee at its own expense shall relocate its Facilities existing within the Franchise Area as
necessary to accommodate Public Improvement Projects, in accordance with and subject to the
terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4. The County acknowledges that Grantee's ability
to relocate its Facilities within the Franchise Area to accommodate Public Improvement Projects
may be constrained due to the need to acquire property rights or long lead time items or to othet
conditions beyond Grantee's control. In order to reasonably accommodate Grantee's constraints,
while recognizing the County's authority to manage the Franchise Area and responsibility to
construct Public Improvement Projects within the County's funding and scheduling constraints,
the Parties will at all times work cooperatively and in good faith with the goal of ensuring that
relocations of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area that are required to accommodate
Public Improvement Projects are planned, scheduled, and completed promptly and with due
regard to the interests and constraints of both Parties.
4.2 In order to assist Grantee in planuing for Public Improvement Projects that may require
relocation of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area, the County shall:
a. Notify Grantee if a Public Improvement Project within the Franchise Area is proposed in
the Jefferson County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program within thirty (30)
days of the Program's adoption by the Board;
b. Notify Grantee if a Public Improvement Project within the Franchise Area is proposed in
the Jefferson County Annual Construction Program within thirty (30) days of the
Program's adoption by the Board;
c. Meet with Grantee at Grantee's request during the first quarter of each year to discuss
Public Improvement Projects in the Annual Construction Program that may require
relocation of Grantee's Facilities; and
d. Provide Grantee with written notice and thirty percent (30%) complete plans for Public
Improvement Projects that may require relocation of Grantee's Facilities within thirty
(30) days of their preparation.
4.3 Whenever the County undertakes a Public Improvement Project that requires relocation of
Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area, the County shall, within a reasonable time prior to
the commencement of the Public Improvement Project and in any event not less than one
hundred twenty (120) days prior to the commencement of the Public Improvement Project,
provide Grantee written notice of the required relocation and reasonable plans, specifications,
and schedule for the Public Improvement Project. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the
notice, plans, specificatious, and schedule, and subject to the exercise by Grantee of its rights
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under Section 4.4 or Section 4.5, Grantee shall provide the County with a proposed schedule to
relocate its Facilities within the Franchise Area that will accommodate the County's schedule for
the Public Improvement Project.
4.4 If Grantee foresees that it may be unable to relocate its Facilities to accommodate the
County's schedule for the Public Improvement Project, Grantee shall notify the County as soon
as reasonably practicable and request that the County revise its schedule for the Public
Improvement Project to accommodate Grantee's constraints. The request shall include a
description of the factors that constrain Grantee's ability to relocate its Facilities to accommodate
the County's schedule for the Public Improvement Project and a proposed alternative schedule.
The County shall evaluate Grantee's request and proposed alternative schedule in good faith and
under the review standard specified below in this Section 4.4 and provide a written response to
Grantee. The County shall give Grantee's request full and fair consideration with due regard to
Grantee's constraints and all other facts and circumstances which bear upon the request and shall
not unreasonably withhold its approval of the request.
4.4.1 In the event that the County, under the review standard required above, approves
Grantee's request, thereafter and subject to this Section 4, the County and Grantee shall
work cooperatively to establish a revised schedule for the Public Improvement Project and
the relocation of Grantee's Facilities and Grantee shall relocate its Facilities within the
Franchise Area so as to accommodate the revised schedule for the Public Improvement
Project that is established pursuant to this Section 4.4.
4.4.2 In the event that the County, under the review standard required above, reasonably
and properly denies Grantee's request, thereafter and subject to this Section 4, Grantee
shall relocate its Facilities within the Franchise Area so as to accommodate the County's
schedule for the Public Improvement Project.
4.5 After receipt of written notice of the required relocation and reasonable plans, specifications,
and schedule for the Public Improvement Project under Section 4.3, Grantee may submit a
request to the County to perform the relocation concurrently with the Public Improvement
Project. Grantee shall submit said request with a proposed schedule for concurrent relocation not
more than thirty (30) days after receiving the County's notice of the required relocation under
Section 4.3. The County shall evaluate Grantee's request and proposed schedule in good faith
and under the review standard specified below in this Section 4.5 and provide a written response
to Grantee. The County shall give Grantee's request full and fair consideration with due regard
to Grantee's interests and all other facts and circumstances which bear upon the request and shall
not unreasonably withhold its approval of the request.
4.5.1 In the event the County, under the review standard required above, approves
Grantee's request to relocate its Facilities concurrently with the Public Improvement
Project, the County and Grantee shall thereafter work cooperatively to establish a schedule
for the concurrent relocation of Grantee's Facilities and Grantee shall relocate its Facilities
within the Franchise Area so as to accommodate said schedule for concurrent relocation that
is established pursuant to this Section 4.5.
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4.5.2 In the event the County, under the review standard required above, reasonably and
properly denies Grantee's request that the relocation be performed concurrently with the
Public Improvement Project, Grantee shall relocate its Facilities within the Franchise Area
so as to accommodate the County's schedule for the Public Improvement Project.
4.6 Subject to compliance by the County with the terms of this Section 4 and to the maximum
extent provided by law, Grantee shall reimburse the County for any and all costs, expenses,
and/or damages that are legally required to be paid by the County to its Third Party contractor(s)
as a direct result of a delay in meeting the schedule for a Public Improvement Project that has
been established under Section 4.3 when Grantee has not exercised its rights under Section 4.4 or
Section 4.5 or that has been established pursuant to Section 4.4 or Section 4.5, but only if, as,
and to the extent the delay is directly caused by Grantee's breach of its obligations under this
Section 4 with respect to the relocation of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area in
accordance with such schedule for the Public Improvement Project; provided the County shall
first provide Grantee written notice of any such claim by the Third Party contractor(s) and
provide Grantee the opportunity to work with the Third Party contractor(s) to resolve the claim
for a period of not less than sixty (60) days prior to payment of the claim. Nothing in this
Section 4.6 will require Grantee to bear or be responsible for any cost, expense or damage that
results from any delay in meeting the applicable schedule for a Public Improvement Project if,
as, and to the extent the schedule was established by the County in violation of the provisions for
schedule adjustments under Section 4.4 or Section 4.5 or the delay is caused by the County, any
Third Party, or a Force Majeure Event under Section 13.4.
4.7 If the County requires the subsequent relocation of any Facilities within five (5) years from
the date of relocation of such Facilities pursuant to this Section 4, the County shaII bear the entire
cost of such subsequent relocation, except if the relocation is required by an emergency under
Section 4.8.
4.8 If an emergency arises that endangers public health or safety, public property, or the
property or life of any individual that requires the relocation of Grantee's Facilities within the
Franchise Area, the County shall give Grantee notice of the emergency as soon as reasonably
practicable. Upon receipt of such notice from the County, Grantee shall relocate the affected
Facilities as soon as reasonably practicable at Grantee's expense.
4.9 Whenever (a) any public or private development within the Franchise Area, other than a
Public Improvement Project, requires the relocation of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise
Area to accommodate such development; or (b) the County requires the relocation of Grantee's
Facilities within the Franchise Area for the benefit of any Third Party, then in such event,
Grantee shall have the right as a condition of such relocation to require such development
proponent or Third Party to reimburse Grantee, at a time and upon terms acceptable to Grantee,
for any and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by Grantee in the relocation of Grantee's
Facilities.
4.9.1 Any condition or requirement imposed by the County upon any Third Party that
requires the relocation of Grantee's Facilities shaII be a required relocation for the purposes
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of this Section 4.9, including, without limitation, any condition or requirement imposed
pursuant to any contract or in conjunction with approvals or permits for zoning, land use,
construction, or development.
SECfION 5 RIGHTS NOT DERIVED FROM THIS FRANCHISE
5.1 Nothing in this Franchise shall require Grantee to bear any cost or expense in connection
with the relocation, modification, or removal of any Facilities that have been constructed
pursuant to an easement or such other rights not derived from this Franchise.
SECTION 6 GRADING OR EXCAVATING BY COUNTY
6.1 Grading and Excavating. This Franchise shall not preclude the County, its agents,
employees, or contractors from grading, excavating, or doing other work contiguous to Grantee's
Facilities. However, with respect to such grading, excavating, and other work, the County shall
use its best efforts to coordinate such work with Grantee so as to protect Grantee's Facilities from
harm, damage, or disturbance.
SECTION 7 VACATION
7.1 In the event the County vacates any portion of the Franchise Area, the Board may, at its
discretion and as provided for in Chapter 36.87.140 RCW, retain an easement in respect to the
vacated land for the construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of Grantee's Facilities
that at the time of the vacation are authorized under this Franchise. The Board may also, at its
discretion and by giving forty-five (45) days written notice to Grantee, terminate this Franchise
with reference to such portion of the Franchise Area so vacated. The County shall not be liable
for any damages or loss to the Grantee by reason of such termination.
SECTION 8 RIGHTS AND POWERS RESERVED TO THE COUNTY
8.1 County Expenses. The Grantee shall reimburse the County for the County's administrative
expenses that are directly related to (a) receiving and approving a permit, license, or this
Franchise, (b) inspecting plans and construction, and (c) preparing a detailed statement pursuant
to Chapter 43.2IC RCW. Grantee is responsible for expenses related to posting and publication
of hearing notices, and filing this Franchise with the Jefferson County Auditor.
8.2 Damage to Grantee's Facilities. The County shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of
any of Grantee's Facilities within the Franchise Area as a result of or in connection with any
emergency removal or relocation, public works, public improvements, construction, excavation,
grading, filling, mowing, or work of any kind in the Franchise Area by or on behalf of the
County or any entity under contract with the County, except for damage or loss caused by the
negligence or willful misconduct of the County or anyone acting for or on behalf of the County.
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The foregoing, however, is not intended to, and will not in any way, limit the County's liability
for any breach by the County of this Franchise or any other written agreement between the
Parties or otherwise limit any right. or remedy to. which Grantee is entitled by contract or
applicable law.
SECTION 9 INDEMNIFICATIONS AND HOLD HARMLESS
9.1 To the extent permitted by law, Grantee shall indemnifY, defend, and hold harmless the
County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, representatives, and agents
(collectively the "Indemnitees") from any and all Third Party claims, demands, actions, suits,
liabilities, losses, expenses, damages, and judgments of any nature whatsoever, including all
costs and attorneys fees, made against the Indemnitees on account of injury or damage to the
person or property of another, to the extent such injury or damage is caused by the negligence of
Grantee, its agents, representatives, or employees, lessees, contractors, or subcontractors in
exercising the rights granted to Grantee under this Franchise.
9.2 In the event any such claim or demand is presented to or filed with the Cuunty that causes
the County to choose to invoke its rights under this Section 9, the County shall promptly notifY
Grantee thereof, and Grantee shall have the right, at its election and at its sole cost and expense,
to settle and compromise such claim or demand as it pertains to Grantee's responsibility to
indemnifY, defend, and hold harmless the Indemnitees. In the event any suit or action is begun
against the County based upon any such claim or demand, the County shall likewise promptly
notifY Grantee thereof, and Grantee shall have the right, at its election and its sole cost and
expense, to settle and compromise such suit or action, or defend the same at its sole cost and
expense, by attorneys of its own election, as it pertains to Grantee's responsibility to indemnifY,
defend, and hold harmless the Indenmitees.
9.3 In any and all claims against the Indemnitees by any officer, employee, representative, or
agent of the Grantee or its contractors, the indenmification obligation under this Section 9 shall
not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or
benefits payable by or for the Grantee or its contractors under worker's compensation acts,
disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts. It is further specifically understood that,
solely to the extent required to enforce the indemnification provided herein, Grantee waives its
immunity under Chapter 51 RCW Industrial Insurance; provided, however, the foregoing waiver
shall not in any way preclude Grantee from raising such immunity as a defense against any claim
brought directly against Grantee by any of its employees. This waiver has been mutually
negotiated by the Parties and is authorized by RCW 4.24.115. Grantee acknowledges that the
County would not enter into this Franchise without this waiver thereof.
9.4 Inspection or acceptance by the County of any work performed by Grantee shall not be
grounds for avoidance by Grantee of any of its obligations under this Section 9.
9.5 Said indemnification and hold harmless obligations shall extend to claims which are not
reduced to a suit and any claims which may be compromised prior to the culmination of any
litigation or the institution of any litigation.
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9.6 In the event of liability for dllmages arising out of bodily injury to Persons or damages to
property or business caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of Grantee and the
County, Grantee's liability hereunder shall apply only to the extent of negligence attributable to
the Grantee, its agents, representatives, or employees.
9.7 The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Franchise.
Further, all provisions of this Section 9 shall apply to the successors, assigns, and lessees of
Grantee.
SECTION 10 INSURANCE
10.1 Grantee Insurance. Grantee shall procure and maintain for the duration of this Franchise
the following insurance:
a. Commercial General Liability insurance and, if necessary, Umbrella Liability
insurance, which covers bodily injury, property dllmllge, and any other exposure
which can be reasonably identified as potentially arising from Grantee's activities
within the Franchise Area. The limit of liability shall not be less than two million
dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence. The County, its elected and appointed officers,
officials, employees, agents, and representatives shall be named as additional insureds
with respect to activities occurring within the Franchise Area. Coverage shall be
comprehensive with respect to the Grantee's activities within the Franchise Area and
shall include completed operations, collapse, explosions, and underground hazards.
b. Business Automobile Liability insurance for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles
with limits of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per person, two million
dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence.
c. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Chapter 51 RCW and Employers
Liability Coverage with a.limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence.
d. The insurance policies required by this section shall be maintained at all times by
Grantee. Each liability policy shall be endorsed to require the insurer to notify the
County at least forty-five (45) days before the policy can be canceled by either Party,
and to require notice of cancellation due to non-payment of premium to be mailed to
the County as well as the named insured. Grantee shall be obligated to replace or
renew the canceled or expiring policy and show proof in the form of a certificate of
insurance, at least twenty (20) days before the expiration or cancellation of the existing
policy( s).
e. Grantee shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance or a
signed policy endorsement, which shall clearly evidence all insurance required in this
Section 10.1. The certificates will, at a minimum, list the limits of liability and
coverage.
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f. Grantee will provide a copy of any and all insurance policies specified in this
Franchise upon request of the County.
g. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Franchise
are. not intended to be an indication of limits of exposure nor are they limitations on
liability or indemnification.
h. It is the intention of the parties to this Franchise Agreement that the insurance policies
listed above shall be primary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above-
listed insurance.
10.2 Self-Insurance. In lieu of the insurance requirements set forth in Section 10.1, Grantee may
self-insure against such risks in such amounts. Grantee shall provide the County with reasonable
written evidence that the Grantee maintains such self-insurance.
10.3 The obligations contained in this Section 10 shall survive the expiration, revocation or
termination of this Franchise. Further, all provisions of this Section 10 shall apply to the
successors, assigns, and lessees of Grantee.
SECTION 11 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1 The County's adminimation of this Franchise shall not be construed to create the basis for
any liability on the part of the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, agents,
employees, and representatives for any injury or damage from the failure of Grantee to comply
with the provisions of this Franchise; for any injury or damage arising from the failure of
Grantee to comply with or follow a directive, order, or instruction of any hearing officer or
administrative law judge, and/or a court of competent jurisdiction; by reason of any plan,
schedule, or specification review, inspection, notice and order, permission, or other approval or
consent by the County; for any action or inaction thereof authorized or done in connection with
the implementation or enforcement of this Franchise by the Connty; or for the accuracy of plans
submitted to the County.
SECTION 12 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1 The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they
escalate into claims or legal actions.
12.2 Resolving Disputes through Negotiation. The Parties agree to use their best efforts and
good faith negotiations to resolve disputes arising out of or related to this Franchise. To that end
the Parties shall engage in the following dispute resolution process should any such disputes
arise:
a. Level One: The Engineer or his designee shall meet with the Hoh Tribe Conncil
Chairman or his designee to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute in a timely
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manner. Jf they cannot resolve the dispute within fifteen (15) business days after the
referral of that dispute to Level One, either Party may refer the dispute to Level Two
as described herein.
b. Level Two: The County Administrator or his designee shall meet with the Indian
Health Services Director or his designee to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute
in a timely manner.
12.3 In the event a dispute is referred to Level Two but is not resolved at Level Two within
fifteen (IS) business days after that referral, then either Party may invoke the rights provided to
them by Section 13 or institute a legal proceeding in any court and/or with governmental agency
having jurisdiction over the dispute.
12.4 No provision of this Franchise shall be deemed to bar the right of either Party to seek or
obtain judicial relief from a violation of any provision of this Franchise; nor to bar or otherwise
limit the right of either Party to recover monetary damages for such violations by the other Party
or to seek and obtain judicial enforcement of the other Party's obligations by means of specific
performance, injunctive relief or mandate, or any other remedy at law or in equity.
SECTION 13 TERMINATION OF FRANClllSE
13.1 Default by Grantee. If Grantee materially breaches any term or condition of this Franchise,
the County may terminate this Franchise in accordance with Section 13.2. Upon termination of
the Franchise, all rights of Grantee hereunder shall cease.
13.2 Procedure. The County may terminate this Franchise if Grantee materially breaches any
term or condition of this Franchise and fails to cure such breach in all material respects within
sixty (60) days after Grantee's receipt of written demand by the County to so comply. Prior to
terminating the Franchise, the County shall give the Grantee at least ten (10) days written notice
of a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at which meeting the
Board intends to formally revoke or terminate the Franchise. At such meeting, the Board shall
consider a report from the Engineer regarding the Franchise breach and hear any Person desiring
to be heard on the Franchise termination. If the Board determines that Grantee's breach justifies
revocation or termination of the Franchise, the Board may pass a resolution declaring that the
Franchise is revoked or terminated.
13.3 Extension of Cure Period. If any breach of this Franchise by Grantee cannot be corrected
with due diligence within the sixty (60) day period specified in Section 13.2 due to events
beyond Grantee's control, then the County may extend the time within which Grantee may so
comply for an additional period or periods not to exceed thirty (30) days so long as Grantee
commences promptly and diligently to effect such compliance.
13.4 Force Majeure. A Party shall not be deemed in breach or default of any provisions of this
Franchise when earthquake, flood, storm or other natural disaster, civil emergency, any failure or
delay in the performance by the other Party or a Third Party who is not an employee, agent or
contractor of the affected Party, or other such circumstances beyond such Party's control (a
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"Force Majeure Event") prevent performance or compliance. Upon removal or termination of
the Force Majeure Event, the Party claiming a Force Majeure Event shall promptly perform the
affected obligations in an orderly and expedited manner under this Franchise. The Parties shall
use all commercially reasonable efforts to eliminate or rninirni"e any delay caused by the Force
Majeure Event.
13.5 Dispute Resolution. Neither Party may invoke or rely upon the terms and obligations of
this Section 13 (except for the Force Majeure rights in Section 13.4) until such time as the
Dispute Resolution procedure listed in Section 12 has been utilized by the aggrieved Party.
SECTION 14 ASSIGNMENT OF FRANcmSE
14.1 Assignment. Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer its rights, privileges or authority
under this Franchise without the prior written authorization and approval of the County. Any
assignment or transfer of any interest in this Franchise shall not be approved by the County or be
effective until the assignee or transferee becomes a signatory to this Franchise, assuming all
rights and obligations hereunder and agreeing to perform the terms and conditions under this
Franchise.
14.2 Binding on Successors. All provisions, conditions, regulations, and requirements herein
contained shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of Grantee and all privileges as well
as all obligations and liabilities of Grantee shall inure to its successors and assigns equally as if
they were specifically mentioned wherever Grantee is mentioned.
SECTION 15 INCORPORATION/ANNEXATION
15.1 City or Town. If any portion of the Franchise Area covered by this Franchise is
incorporated into the limits of any city or town, this Franchise shall terminate as to any such
portion within the corporate limits of such city or town, or Indian Reservation and the County
shall be released of its obligations under this Franchise as to the portion incorporated. This
Franchise shall continue as to all of the Franchise Area not incorporated into a city or town, or
Indian Reservation.
15.2 New County. If, pursuant to Article XI ~3 of the State of Washington Constitution,
territory is stricken or taken from the County and a new county is established from the territory
taken from the County, this Franchise shall terminate as to any portion of the Franchise Area
within the territory so taken to establish the new county and the County shall be released of its
obligations under this Franchise as to the territory taken. This Franchise shall continue as to all
of the Franchise Area not taken from the County.
SECTION 16 NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS
16.1 The County and Grantee agree that the excuse or forgiveness of performance or waiver of
any provision(s) of this Franchise does not constitute a waiver of such provision(s) or future
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performance or prejudice the right of the waiving Party to enforce any of the provisions of this
Franchise at a subsequent time.
SECTION 17 GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
17.1 Governing Law. This Franchise has been and shall be construed as having been made and
executed within the State of Washington. The Parties stipulate that this Franchise shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both as to its interpretation and performance.
17.2 Venue. Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding arising out of this
Franchise shall be instituted and maintained only in any of the courts of competent jurisdiction in
Jefferson County, Washington or as provided for in Chapter 36.01.050 RCW.
SECTION 18 NOTICES
18.1 Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under this Franchise sha1I be
deemed properly served when deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage paid,
addressed to the Party to receive same.
Notice to the County shall be sent to:
Jefferson County Public Works Department
623 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Notice and billings to Grantee shall be sent to:
Hoh Tribal Council
PO Box 2196
2464 Lower,Hoh Rd
Forks, WA 98331
Grantee shall promptly notify the County of any change in the notice or billing addresses.
SECTION 19 SEVERABILITY AND SURVIVABILITY
19.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term, or provision of this Franchise to be
illegal or invalid in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected
and the Parties' rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced as if the Franchise did not
contain the particular provision held to be invalid. The invalidity of any portion of this Franchise
shall not abate, reduce or otherwise affect any consideration or other obligation required of either
Party or any grant of right to either Party.
19.2 The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this Franchise are for convenience of
reference only and are not intended to restrict, affect, or be of any weight in the interpretation or
construction of the provisions of such sections or paragraphs.
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19.3 The tenus and conditions contained in this Franchise that by their sense and context are
intended to survive the expiration or termination of this Franchise shall so survive.
SECTION 20 AMENDMENT TO FRANCmSE
20.1 This Franchise may be amended by mutual written agreement of the Parties (which
specifically states that it is an amendment to this Franchise) upon compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 36.55 RCW.
SECTION 21 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
21.1 Entire Agreement. The Parties agree that this Franchise is the complete expression of the
tenus and conditions hereunder and cannot be changed orally, but only by an instrument in
writing executed by the Parties.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this [)#1. day of.....J.t..l ~ 1 *
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 34-11
The undersigned, the Hoh Tribe, hereby wholly accepts Jefferson County Resolution No.
34-11 Granting A Nonexclusive Franchise (the "Franchise Agreement"), which was
adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on the 8th day of August
2011 and provides that:
Jefferson County, Washington grants the Hoh Tribe the right, privilege, authority, and
franchise to install, coustruct, repair, replace, maintain, relocate, extend, remove, operate, and
use Facilities in, upon, under, along, through, and across the Franchise Area pursuant to the
terms of the Franchise Agreement.
This Acceptance of the Franchise Agreement is unconditionally made without reservation
and is expressly part of the Franchise Agreement, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The
Hoh Tribe hereby accepts all of the rights and privileges of the Franchise Agreement subject to
all of the terms, conditions, duties, and obligatious provided therein.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF said the Hoh Tribe has caused this Acceptance to be
executed in its name by its undersigned authorized signer, thereunto duly authorized on the
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APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE
TO: THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
. :BY: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, US DHHS
AGENT: CRAIG J. HAUGLAND, PE, SR. FIELD ENGINEER
FOR: THE HOH TRIBE
ADDRESS: HOH TRIBAL COUNCIL
PO BOX 2196
2464 LOWER HOH RD.
FORKS, W A 98331
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Application to the County Commissioners of Jefferson County, Washington, for a
:franchise to construct. operate, and maintain
WATER SUPPLY AND WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINS AND ASSOCIATED
APPURTENANCES
consisting of
WATER DISTRUBUTION MAIN. WATER SUPPLY MAIN. COMBINATION
AIRN ACUUM RELEASE VALVES. GATE VALVES. FIRE HYDRANTS. SYSTEM
COMMUNICATION WIRE. AND OTHER MINOR APPURTENANCES
upon, under, over, across, and along the rights of way of the county roads of Jefferson
County, Washington, more particularly described as follows, to wit
FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE LOWER HOH ROAD TO THE HOH
RESERVATION BOUNDARY. A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 2-MILES
MORE OR LESS.
None of the roadway over which this :franchise is requested is located within the
limits of any incorporated city or town.
The Applicant hereby requests that the BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS fix a time and plaCe for hearing this application and cause the
Auditor of said County to give public notice thereof in the maoner provided by law, and
that upon such hearing the Board make and enter a proper order granting to this
Applicant, its successors and assigns, the franchise rights herein applied for.
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DATED this 1,;'2.. day of ~\+
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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
From:
Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
Frank Gifford, Public Works Director -e/11
To:
Agenda Date:
August 8, 2011
Subject:
Hoh Tribe Water System Franchise
Adopt Franchise Resolution
Statement of Issue:
The Board conducted a public hearing on July 25, 2011 on a Resolution granting a
Franchise to the Hoh Tribe for a water system on County Road rights-of-way,
particularly Lower Hoh Rd. Public Works is submitting the Franchise Resolution to the
Board for approval.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's B: Con's:
The comment period was left open until July 29,2011 to provide an opportunity for
the Board to receive any written comments from residents within the FranchiSe
boundary area. No further comments were received.
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Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
All costs related to permitting and construction shall be the responsibility of the Hoh
Tribe.
Recommendation:
Public Works recommends that the Board adopt the Franchise Resolution.
If the Board concurs, please sign the attached Franchise Resolution and return it to
Public Works. Public Works will submit it to the Hoh Tribe for formal acceptance.
After the Hoh Tribe has accepted the Franchise, Public Works will return
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Department Contact: Monte Reinders, P.E., County Engineer, 385-9160
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CONTRACT~FOmM
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CONTRACT WITH: Hoh Tribe Water System Franchise
(Contractor/Consultant)
CONTRACT FOR: Franchise
TERM:
25 years
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(If required) DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO
RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT SIGNS APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF
ORIGINALS
COUNTY DEPARTMENT:
For More Infonnatlon Contact:
Contact Phone #:
RETURN TO: Terry DUfl' .
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AMOUNT: NA
Revenue: NA
Expenditure: NA
Matching Funds Required: NA
Sources(s) of Matching Funds NA
Step 1:
Review by:
Date Reviewed:
~ APPROVED FORM
Comments
Step 2:
Review by:
~ Date Reviewed:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Step 4:
Step 5:
Public Works
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RETURN BY:
PROCESS:
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Consultant Selection Process
Cooperative Purchase
Competitive Sealed Bid
Small Works Roster
Vendor List Bid
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SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL
Submit originals and 9 copies of Contract, Review Form, and Agenda Bill to BOCC Office.
place "Sign Here" markers on all places the BOCC needs to sign.
MUST be in BOCC Office by 5 p.m. TUESDAY for the following Monday's agenda.
(This form to stay with contract throughout the contract review process.)