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Barry - Snow Creek Wetlands
Jefferson Land Trust Nature Preserve
Privately Owned Conservation Area
Original potential acquisition (Jenks)
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Wetlands
Snow Creek Project Area
Map created in July, 2017
615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
August 7, 2015 I
Re: Snow Creek Watershed Acquis~tions
Enclosed for your permanent file is the fully executed contract you have entered into with
Jefferson County Public Health,
If you have any questions, you may reach me at (360) 385-9438.
Sincerely,
Denise Banker
Contracts Administrator
Community Health Environme~ital Health
Deveopmentol iiilabiiities Water Quality
360-385-9100 360-385-9444
360-38~-?401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community if] 360-37')-4487
JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION FUTURES PROGRAM
PROJECT AGREEMENT
Project Sponsor: Jefferson Land Trust
Project Title: Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions
Approval: Resolution No. 29-14, July 7,2014 and Resolution No. 05-15,
January 12,2015
A. Parties to the Agreement
This Project Grant Agreement (Agreement) is entered into between County of Jefferson (County), PO
Box 1220, Port Townsend, Washington 98368 and Jefferson Land Trust (Sponsor), 1033 Lawrence
Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, and shall be binding upon the agents and all persons acting by or
through the parties.
B. Purpose of the Agreement
This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions by which a grant is made through the Jefferson
County Conservation Futures Fund. The grant is administered by Jefferson County Environmental
Health for the Sponsor for the project named above.
C. Description of Project
The subject Project is described in the attached 2014 Conservation Project Application for the Snow
Creek Watershed Acquisitions Project. Conservation Futures Fund ("CFF") from Jefferson
Countv in an amount not to exceed $83.824 will be used towards fee simvle acauisition. bv Jefferson
Land I ru\t, of the rcal propcm knots n in the records of thc Jefferson County Assc.;\or as AI'NF~
802021001,995100010,995100035,995100025,9951000-19,995-100058.995J00057,995~00059,
995400028,995400037,995400042,995400054,995400056,995400113,995400114, and
8021 11001 for acquisition expenses. The match is gant (RCO# 13-1 198) from the Recreation and
Conservation Office Salmon Recovery Funding Board and a landowner donation of property value.
D. Term of Agreement
The Project Sponsor's on-going obligation for the above project funded by this Agreement is to
provide maintenance of the site or facility to serve the purpose for which it was intended in
perpetuity, unless otherwise identified in this Agreement.
E. Period of Performance
The Project reimbursement period for acquisition expenses shall begin on July 7,2014. The Project
reimbursement period for acquisition expenses will end on January 12,201 8 unless proof of match is
provided prior to this date. No expenditure made before July 7, 2014 is eligible for reimbursement
unless incorporated by written amendment into this Agreement.
F. Project Funding
The total grant award provided by the Conservation Futures Fund (CFF) for the Project shall not
exceed $83,824 and Jefferson County CFF shall not pay any amount beyond that approved herein for
funding of the Project. The Sponsor shall be responsible for all total costs for the Project in excess of
$524,678. In no event will the CFF funds expended for this purchase exceed sixteen percent (16%) of
the overall acquisition cost of APN#s 802024001,995400040,995400035,995400025,995400049,
995400058,995400057,995400059,995400028,995400037,995400042,995400054,995400056,
9954001 13,9954001 14, and 8021 11001. The contribution by the Sponsor toward work on the Project
at a minimum shall be as indicated below. The contribution by the County toward work on the Project
is described immediately above and in "C" above.
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G. Unexpended Project Allocations
Should unexpected Project allocations, including, but not limited to project completion at less than
the estimated cost or, alternatively, the abandonment of the Project occur, then the Sponsor shall
notify the County.
Acquisition
Conservation Futures - Snow Creek Watershed
Acquisitions
Project Sponsor
Total Project Cost
H. Rights and Obligations
All rights and obligations of the parties to this Agreement are subject to this Agreement and its
attachments, including the Sponsor's Application and Jefferson County Conservation Futures
Program Manual for the 2014 Funding Cycle, all of which are attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
Except as provided herein, no alteration of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement will be
effective unless provided in writing. All such alterations, except those concerning the period of
performance, must be signed by both parties. Period of performance extensions need only be signed
by Jefferson Board of County Commissioners.
Percentage 1 Dollar Amount
I. Indemnification
Sponsor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents and
employees, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any portion thereof,
including attorneys fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons, including injuries,
sicltness, disease or death to Sponsor's own employees, or damage to property occasioned by
a negligent act, omission or failure of the Sponsor.
1 16%
84%
100%
J. Insurance
The Sponsor shall secure and maintain in force throughout the duration of this contract
policies of insurance as follows:
$524,678
If and only if the Sponsor employs any person(s) in the status of employee or employees
separate from or in addition to any equity owners, sole proprietor, partners, owners or
shareholders of the Sponsor, Worker's Compensation Insurance in an amount or amounts
that are not less than the required statutory minimum(s) as established by the State of
Washington or the state or province where the Sponsor is located.
Commercial Automobile 1,iability Insurance providing bodily injury and property
damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in
the performance of the work for a combined single limit of not less than $500,000 each
occurrence with the County named as an additional insured in connection with the
Sponsor's performance of the contract.
General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one
million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and an aggregate of not less than two (2)
times the occurrence amount ($2,000,000.00 minimum) for bodily injury, including death
and property damage, unless a greater amount is specified in the contract specifications.
The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of the protection
provided and include the following minimum coverage:
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a. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion;
b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury;
c. Broad Form ContractualICommercial Liability - including completed operations;
d. Premises - Operations Liability (M&C);
e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors;
f Blanket Contractual Liability.
Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods:
* Certificate of Insurance; * Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified
financial institution.
Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County
within fifteen (1 5) days of execution of this agreement.
Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County
prior to the approval of the contract by the County. At the option of the County, the
insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention or the Sponsor shall
procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses.
The Soonsor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance oolicies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All insurance
provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
Failure of the Sponsor to take out andlor maintain any required insurance shall not relieve
the Sponsor from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements
be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning
indemnification. I
It is agreed by the parties that insurers shall have no right of recovery or subrogation
against the County (including its employees and other agents and agencies), it being the
intention of the parties that the insurance policies so affected shall protect both parties
and be prlmary coverage for any and all losses covered by the above described insurance.
It is further agreed by the parties that insurance companies issuing the policy or policies
shall have no recourse against the County (including its employees and other agents and
agencies) for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of policy. It is
further agreed by the parties that any and all deductibles in the above described insurance
policles shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Sponsor.
It is agreed by the parties that judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of
insured amounts provided herein, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment
due, or to become due, to the Sponsor until such time as the Sponsor shall furnish
additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County.
The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for
extra hazardous contracts and specific service ageements.
Any coverage for third party liability claims provided to the County by a "Risk Pool"
created pursuant to Ch. 48.62 RCW shall be non-contributory with respect to any policy
of insurance the Sponsor must provide in order to comply with this Agreement.
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If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional insured" to
a policy obtained by the Sponsor refers to an endorsement (by number or name) but does
not provide the full text of that endorsement, then it shall be the obligation of the Sponsor
to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County.
The County may, upon the Sponsor's failure to comply with all provisions ofthis
contract relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise
be due to the Sponsor.
K. Independent Contractor
The Sponsor and the County agree that the Sponsor is an independent contractor with respect
to the services provided pursuant to this agreement. Nothing in this agreement shall be
considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties
hereto. Neither Sponsor nor any employee of Sponsor shall be entitled to any benefits
accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this agreement. The
County shall not be responsible for withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or
social securlty or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise
assuming the duties of an employer with respect to Sponsor, or any employee of Sponsor.
The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this contract without the
express written consent of the County or its authorized representative. Assignment does not
include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an
agreement.
L. Ownership and Use of Documents
All documents, drawings. specifications and other materials produced by the Sponsor in
connection with the services rendered under this agreement shall be the property of the
Sponsor whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The County shall be
permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawlngs and specifications for
information. reference, and use in connection with the Sponsor's endeavors.
M. Compliance with Applicable Statutes, Rules, and Jefferson County Policies
This Agreement is governed by, and the Sponsor shall comply with, all applicable state and federal
laws and regulations, including RCW 84.34.210, and published agency policies, which are
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth.
N. Sponsor's Accounting Books and Records
The Sponsor shall maintain complete financial records relating to this contract and the
services rendered including all books, records, documents, receipts, invoices, and all other
evidence of accounting procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all
direct and indirect cost of any nature expended in the performance of this contract. The
Sponsor's records and accounts pertaining to this agreement are to be kept available for
inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6) years after the
date of the final payment to Sponsor. Copies shall be made available upon request.
0. Licensing, Accreditation and Registration
The Sponsor shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal licensmg, accreditation,
permitting, and registration requirement/standards necessary for the performance of this
contract.
P. Disputes
Except as otherwise provided in this contract, when a bona fide dispute arises between
Jefferson County and the Sponsor and it cannot be resolved, either party may request a
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dispute hearing with a mediator assigned by or associated with Jefferson Couxity District
Court. Either party's request for a dispute hearing must be in writing and clearly state:
a. the disputed issue(s),
b. the relative positions of the parties, and
c. the Sponsor's name, address and Agency contact number
These requests must be mailed to the Project Manager, Jefferson County Environmental
Health Department, 615 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368, within fifteen (15) days
after either party received notice of the disputed issue(s). The parties agree that this dispute
process shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal. The parties will split
evenly the cost of mediation or whate'yer form of dispute resolution is used.
Q. Termination for funding
Jefferson County may unilaterally terminate this contract in the event funding from state,
federal, or other sources are withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date
of this contract. I
R. Termination for Convenience
The County reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time by giving ten (10) days
written notice to the Sponsor.
S. Assignment
The Sponsor shall not sublet or assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer
any interest in this agreement without the express written consent of the County.
T. Non-Waiver.
Waiver by the County of any provision of this agreement or any time limitation provided for
in this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
U. County Does Not Assnme Additional Duties
The County does not assume any obligation or duty, except as required by federal or state
law, to determine if Sponsor is complying with all applicable statutes, mles, codes ordinances
or permits.
V. Agreement Representatives
All written communications sent to the Sponsor under this Agreement will be addressed and delivered
to:
Svonsor Contact Conservation Futures Program Contact
Sarah Spaeth, Executive Director Jefferson County Environmental
Jefferson Land Trust Health -Conservation Futures
1033 Lawrence St. 615 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368 Port Townsend, WA 98368
These addresses shall be effective until receipt by one party from the other of a written notice of any
change.
W. Entire AgreamentiSeverability
This agreement, along with all attachments, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding this Agreement shall exist or bind any of the parties. If
any part of this Agreement is ruled or adjudicated to be unlawful or void, all other sections of this
Agreement shall continue to have full force and effect.
X. Effective Date
This agreement, for the Snow Creek Watershed Acquisitions Project shall be effective upon signing
by all parties.
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Y. Venue:
Venue for any litigation arising from this Project Agreement shall be only in the Superior Court In
and for Jefferson County. Each party to this agreement shall be responsible for their litigation costs,
including attorney's fees.
Jefferson Board of County Commissioners
BY S-%&
Jefferson Land ~dst
Attested:
&&&/A/&&
Carolyn AV&, Deputy Cler&f the Board
Snow Creek Watersheds Acquisition - 2014