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Home My WebLink About121712_ca07yea' ~\ ~ :. =/i~ `= JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ;,,H't;,o< 615 Sheridan Street • Port Townsend • Washington • 98368 www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org December 3, 2012 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Jared Keefer, Environmental Health/Water Quality Division Director Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II DATE: ~c°.~ l~ , ~,:~ -; I ~- SUBJECT: Research Agreement with Western Washington University - "Tracking Trash" for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC); July 1, 2012 -June 30, 2013 $6,723 Jefferson County Public Health, Water Quality Division, requests Board approval of the Research Agreement with Western Washington University - "Tracking Trash" for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC); July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 $6,723 ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S: On November 19, 2012, Jefferson County entered an agreement (#12-1735) with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to provide pass-through funds to support approved projects of the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee (NPC MRC), such as "Tracking Trash" with the Western Washington University Resilience Institute. The current members of the NPC MRC and Jefferson County, as fiscal agent, have approved a grant application by the Resilience Institute (Institute) at Western Washington University to fund a research project developed in response to the 2011 Japan Tsunami and associated marine debris entitled "Tracking Trash." The Institute will compile and analyze existing debris data to establish a baseline, identify spatial patters of debris accumulation, and inform the identification of monitoring sites or priority beaches for cleanup. In partnership with the NOAA Marine Debris Program, WA Department of Ecology and others, the Institute will produce a spatial analysis of debris DEVELOPMENTALDSABILITIES PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONWATERLOUALITI' MAIN: (360) 385-9400 rtLWAYS WORKING FOR A SdFFR AND MAIN: (360) 385-9444 FAX: (360) 385-9401 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FAX: (360) 379-4487 patterns on the North Olympic Peninsula and ensure that the results can be widely incorporated into state- and federal- level management and response efforts. Project staff will also engage in outreach and results dissemination as a normal part of their activities at Western Washington University and Sea Grant. The project addresses the MRC program benchmarks: Marine Habitats, Marine and Fresh Water Quality, Sound Science, Education and Outreach and Coastal Communities. FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The costs to complete this project are fully funded through DFW #12-1735, No match is required. JCPH management requests approval of the Research Agreement with Western Washington University - °Tracking Trash" for the North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC); July 1, 2012 - )une 30, 2013 56,723 REVIE4M1IED BY: _-~, _ ~ Philip Mgtley ~ ounty Administra Date ~_ (Routed to all Public Health Managers) COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES N 9 0~ . E O M I Y WATER QUALITY MAIN: 3663855444 FAX 360 SS 4 HEALTHI R C M UN T FAX: 360378-4487 RESEARCH AGR~~NiENT This contract is entered into between Jefferson County., a pal`€tieal subdivision of the State of Washington having lts place of business located in Part Townsend, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the Sponsor, and Western Washington l1'niversity, 5"16 High Street, Bellingham,. WA 98225, hereinafter referred to as the University. Whereas the Sponsor desires research services in accordance with the scope of work outlined within tfsis agreement, hereinafter referred to as Attachment A and made part of this agreement. Whereas the performance of such research is consistent, compatible and beneficial to the research rate and mission of the University and, in consideration of the mutuai premises and covenants contained herefi, the parties hereto agree as follows: Article I ~ Scope of Work Urrtversity agrees to perform for the Sponsor the research activities on a '"hest Efforts" basis as described in Attachment A berate, under the d~irectian and supervision of Rebekah Green, principal investigator. Article IN -Contract Period This contract is effective on July 1, 2t19 Z and shaVl be completed an June 34, 2D13, unless subsequent time extension, supplement, addition, continuation ar renewal is mutually agreed upon in writing between the parties. Prpject schedule will be as fellows: Article Ill -Compensation Sponsor shall pay as full compensation to the University for services performed under this agreement the amount of $+5,723 as described in Attachment B. Sponsor is not obligated to pay University in excess of this amount nor is University obligated to continue the conduct of the Project and incur charges ire excess of this amount unless S~+onsar agrees in writing to increase the amount. The payment schedule is as follows: 1. Upon exe~.ution of agreer~rent ($ 25°/4 of tafal) 2. {3 rr~onths later} {$ 25% of total) 3. (3 months Eater) ~$ 25°/~ of total) 4. Submission of final report ($ 25°!o of total) The University reser^wc:s the right to change budget categories according to the deterra~ination of the Project ®irector in fulfil'iing his responsibility to provide the most effective and efficient way to implement the program. Article IV -Reporting Requirem~ants University will provide a final report at the completion of each year of the contract period. Article V -Publication The University reserves the right. to publish the results of the research performed under this agreement. Article Vl -Equipment Special equipment pucuhased under the terms of this agreement becomes the property of the tJnlversity unless otherwise spec~;ied herein. Article VII -Compliance with Laws lJniversity agrees that it will comply with all applicable fed4ral, state and local laws„ codes, regulations, rules and orders. IlIIVIftJ Jefferson County - Tracking Trash In Vllitaess Whereof, the parties berate have caused this contract to be executed as of the date set Earth herein by the duly authorized representatives. WEST'~Rf~ WASHItVGTt]h# l9NEVERS~TY tis JEFFERS~'N C(]UNTY By: Kathleen L. 'Kitty Title. Actin~€ Vice'Rrovast for ~2esearch o3y Title gate; Date: Approved as to Farm.. David Alvarez, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney x:xxwwwwwwwwxxxwxxw*wwxxw,rr*swwwxxxw,r+ww.w,e+wwwxwwrxww.x*txrx*w,rww*r,wx~rwt~,tww:www,rww,rwwwwwwxxrxxxrwxwxrwxxrxxwx,ax+wxx.~<a Approved as to Legal Form: B ----- Date Z ~ f; ~ Y Assistant Attorr~ y General ~~proved ~~ ~ ~'U:1~Tt, Ugly: ~ ~~t(r.~ti 'ls\.. ~~~~1 F4ll C~ ~ t .fefferson Co. 1'rosocutar's ' #'fice . 4 WWU Jefferson Gour~ty - Trac~irFg Trash Attachtment B Category Arrrownt Salaries Source benefits °/o _ Student Salary - WV1i'U {2t3Q hears ~ ~12,50Ihour~~ - MFtC 3. a ~~,587.50 Student Saiary -- E-tuxley on fhe QP 2( 00 hours ~'~_2,541haur} J MRC 3.5 ~2,587.5fl --_ Supplies Nurnher Estimated Gast Scales 'far Field Data Collection 2 _ 5{f ~14~Q,(?[f Ancillary Supplies far Field Data collection 1 1f3t7 ~1t]a.00 _ Arcillary Supplies for Outreach. Pr inti ng, etc. 1 - 3(}Cl ' $3D~.f3D Travel _ ~ __ t•iumber Rate a Mileage, Student Prescntatian, 1 Trip I Overnig#~t 4f]~ x,56 $22~t.Df3 Lodging & per Diem, 1 Trip, 2 peapie for Student 'Presentation 2 1(}{t ~2f~~Y.(74} - - Mileage, Field Data. Collection, 1 Trip 2 Nights 4f?f3 - - __ t}.a6 ~~24.C1~ ~ Lodging & per Diem, Fields Data ~, 2 ni hts Collection, ~ Peopl - 4 10~ __ $4D(].C1Cl _ l - - TC7TALS 1 $6,7~3,DQ 'u^dWU Jefferson County - Tracking Trash