HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Hoh Tribe - 0530121` 71 SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
06-f JEFFERSON COUNTY AND
THE HOH TRIBE
FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE HOH RESERVATION
This is an Agreement between Jefferson County, a political subdivision of the State of
Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and the Hoh Indian Tribe, a federally -
recognized Indian Tribe, hereinafter referred to as the "Tribe." The County and the Tribe
witness that:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Tribe has criminal jurisdiction over Indian persons who commit crimes within
the boundaries of its Reservation and desires to provide law enforcement services on all lands in
the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County within the Reservation boundaries.
WHEREAS, the Tribe desires to contract with Jefferson County for enhanced law enforcement
services on all lands in unincorporated Jefferson County within the Reservation and has authority
pursuant to its Constitution to contract with Jefferson County for such services; and
WHEREAS, the County, through the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department, hereinafter referred
to as Sheriff; and is a General Authority Law Enforcement Agency as defined in R.C.W.
10.93.020 (1) and is an established law enforcement agency and possesses the power and legal
authority, pursuant to chapter 10.93 R.C.W. to provide emergency and law enforcement services
within Jefferson County and other jurisdictions where authorized by agreement with those
jurisdictions;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of covenants, conditions, performances, and promises
hereinafter contained, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 Recitals
The above referenced recitals are incorporated by reference herein and constitute terms of this
Agreement.
2.0 Scope of Services for County
2.1 The County shall provide law enforcement services for the Tribe on its
reservation located within unincorporated Jefferson County. Except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement, the County shall furnish all personnel and equipment
necessary to provide these services. At the request of The -Tribe, the County shall provide
additional sheriff deputies available to work on a temporary basis, at applicable hourly
rates to perform additional policing and protection services under the terms of this
Agreement.
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2.2 The County shall hire, assign, supervise, retain, and discipline all employees
according to its collective bargaining agreement, civil service rules, and state and federal
law. The County is acting hereunder as an independent contractor so that:
a. Control of personnel, standards of performance, discipline and any other
aspects of performance shall be governed by the County. Provided however that
only qualified, trained personnel meeting all of the requirements of applicable
State laws or regulations shall be utilized in the performance of services under
this Agreement. In the assignment of deputies, the County shall use, whenever
possible, deputies who volunteer for duty under this Agreement and/or request
this duty. The County and the Tribe will work together to encourage officer
retention to provide continuity of service.
b. The Tribe shall retain the right to meet and confer with the Sheriff (or his
or her designee) with respect to those personnel who are assigned to work under
this Agreement. If The Tribe has requested the reassignment of personnel and the
Sheriff (or his or her designee) does, in fact, reassign the personnel, the
reassignment shall not be considered disciplinary or in any way reflect upon the
performance evaluation of the deputy. Provided however, that issues of discipline
or performance will be specifically handled according to County policies. Nothing
in this Agreement shall prevent individuals from seeking promotional
opportunities or receiving a promotion. Sole authority to appoint the Deputies to
implement the County's obligations under this Agreement shall rest with the
Jefferson County Sheriff.
C. In order to maintain minimum staff for the Tribe, no more than one person
may be allowed to attend special unit training for each shift providing law
enforcement to the Tribe.
d. The County shall provide investigative services to The Tribe following the
same protocols utilized for the provision of these services to citizens of
unincorporated Jefferson County with the exception of major crimes, as defined
by the Major Crimes Act, 18 U.S.C. 1153 et seq., which remain within the
exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal Government.
2.3 The Parties agree that the County and the Tribe shall share the responsibility for
scheduling and operational assignments except that supervision of County employees
shall remain the responsibility of the County under this Agreement. The Tribe and the
County shall coordinate scheduling and assignment of additional policing when needed.
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2.4 While assigned to the Tribe under this Agreement, County law enforcement
personnel shall be free to respond to calls for service both within and outside the Tribe's
Reservation and to provide Base Level law enforcement services both within and outside
the Tribe's Reservation. County personnel shall be at all times available to respond to an
emergency involving an immediate threat to human life or property or when in fresh
pursuit as defined in R.C.W. 10.93.120.
2.5 County will coordinate transfers to minimize the time positions are vacant, as well as
the impact of vacancies on the Tribe.
a. Timing and replacement of the Tribally -assigned staff who vacate the
assignment will be scheduled after consultation with the Fish & Wildlife Officer.
2.6 Upon execution of this Agreement the County shall immediately provide one (1)
The Supervisor shall be selected and assigned by the Sheriff of Jefferson County with the
advice of Fish & Wildlife Officer.
2.7 The County and the Tribe shall retain their respective authority to make
operational decisions and develop and implement policies for their agencies.
2.8 Upon execution of this Agreement the County shall also, as soon as practicable,
provide one (1) Deputy utilizing the title of "Deputy to the Tribe." The Deputy to the
Tribe shall be selected and assigned by the Sheriff of Jefferson County with the advice of
Fish & Wildlife Officer. Final say on who shall serve as the Deputy to the Tribe shall
remain with the Sheriff.
3.0 Scope of Services to be performed by the Tribe:
3.1 The Fish & Wildlife Officer shall serve as the liaison to coordinate with the
Sheriff for this Agreement. The liaison shall communicate with the Sheriff
regarding operational assignments relating to this Agreement and issues of
concern to the Tribe, its employees and passengers.
3.2 The Tribe shall provide, at its expense, adequate office space with adequate
number of workstations including related utilities, janitorial services, and
furnishings. This office shall be maintained as other Tribe owned and operated
offices, and equipped with limited access control and physical security counter
measures for the protection of law enforcement sensitive information and records.
3.3 The County and the Tribe will jointly prepare a physical security plan, acceptable
to each for the designated law enforcement work areas.
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4.0 Term of Agreement
This Agreement shall have a term commencing on the date of execution of this Agreement and
terminating July 31, 2014, unless either Party initiates termination as provided in Section 7.
5.0 Compensation
5.1 The Tribe will pay an amount, not to exceed two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00) to be negotiated between the Parties, in one lump sum annually on October
I" following execution of this Agreement.
Payment shall be mailed to:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
79 Elkins Road
Port Hadlock WA 98339
Invoice shall be mailed to:
Hoh Tribe
PO Box 2167
Forks, WA 98331
5.2 The staff contract costs for 2012 and thereafter shall be increased annually as
determined in the bargaining agreement negotiated by JCSO.
5.3 Compensation for employment of additional Sheriffs deputies requested by the
Tribe shall be the applicable hourly rate calculated on an annual basis. The rate for
additional Sheriffs deputies shall be negotiated between the Parties, based on prevailing
wages and cost recovery for equipment, and shall be subject to change annually
beginning January 1, 2013. The County shall give a minimum of thirty (30) days' notice
to the Tribe prior to instituting a change in the above hourly rate of compensation.
Invoicing for additional Sheriffs deputies shall be monthly.
6.0 Legal Requirements
The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws in performing this
Agreement.
7.0 Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason upon providing written notice to the
other Party six (6) months prior to the effective termination date, in which case The Tribe shall
compensate the County only for the costs of these services provided through the period of time
this Agreement remains in effect. This Agreement is contingent upon governmental funding. In
the event that funding reductions result in a decrease in appropriations for law enforcement, the
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County or the Tribe may terminate this agreement by providing six (6) months' notice to the
other. Termination shall not affect the accrued rights and obligations of either party under other
sections of this Agreement.
8.0 Notice
8.1 A transition plan shall identify and address any personnel conveyance of capital
equipment to the Tribe and if applicable, workload, assignment and any other
issues related to the transition. Each Party shall bear its own cost in developing a
transition plan.
8.2 The County and the Tribe agree to use all best efforts to affect a mutual
implementation of the transition plan to provide an order and effective transition
of services.
8.3 Any notice to be given under this Agreement shall be sent either by registered
mail, return receipt requested, or by personal delivery.
8.4 Any notice from the Tribe to be sent to the County shall be sent or delivered to:
Jefferson County Sheriff
79 Elkins Road
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
8.5 Any notice from the County to be sent to the Tribe shall be sent or delivered to:
Hoh Tribe
PO Box 2196
Forks, WA 98331
8.6 Notices shall become effective upon delivery or three days after being sent by
registered mail, whichever occurs first.
9.0 Records
The County shall maintain adequate records to support billings for those services set forth in this
Agreement. Said records shall be maintained for a period of six years after completion of this
Agreement. The Tribe or any of its duly authorized representatives shall have access at any time
during regular business hours, to any books, documents, papers, or records of the County that are
directly related to this Agreement for the purposes of audit examinations, excerpts, or transcripts.
The County is subject to the Public Records Act, codified at Ch. 42.56 RCW and records
generated pursuant to this Agreement are subject to that state law.
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10.0 Amendment
Provisions within this Agreement may be amended with the mutual consent of the Parties hereto.
No additions to, or alteration of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in
writing, formally approved, and executed by duly authorized agents of both Parties.
11.0 Additional Services
The Parties agree that during the term of this Agreement, additional similar services may be
added in accordance with section 10.0, Amendments. The Parties further agree that such
additional services shall be compensated at the rates negotiated by the parties for the appropriate
year in which those services are added.
12.0 Waiver
No waiver by either Party of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed or
construed to constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or of any subsequent breach,
whether of the same or a different provision of this Agreement unless stated to be such through
written approval by the County, which shall be attached to this Agreement.
13.0 Severability
If any of the provisions contained in this Agreement are held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
14.0 Non -Discrimination
The County and The Tribe certify that they are Equal Opportunity Employers.
15.0 No Third- Party Beneficiary/Non Exclusivity
The County does not intend by this Agreement to assume any contractual obligations to anyone
other than the Tribe and the Tribe does not intend by this Agreement to assume any contractual
obligations to anyone other than the County. The County and the Tribe do not intend that there
be any third -party beneficiary to this Agreement. The County and the Tribe agree that this is a
non-exclusive Agreement and that the Tribe may employ or contract for additional police and
safety services, including services provided by off-duty law enforcement officers.
16.0 Indemnification
16.1 In executing this Agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility
for or in any way release the Tribe from any liability or responsibility which arises in whole or in
part from the existence or effect of the Tribe's ordinances, rules, regulations, resolutions,
customs, polices or practices. If any cause, claim, suit, action or administrative proceeding is
commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such tribal ordinance, rule,
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regulation, resolution, custom, policy or practice is at issue, then the Tribe shall defend the same
at its sole expense, and if judgment specifically attributable to such tribal provisions is entered
and damages are awarded against the Tribe, the County, or both, then the Tribe shall entirely
satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. To the
extent permitted by law, the Tribe shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its
officers, employees and agents from any and all costs, including reasonable attorney fees, claims,
judgments, or awards of damages, resulting from the breach of this Agreement, acts or omission
of the Tribe, its officers, employees or agents arising out of or in connection with the
performance of this Agreement except for injuries, damages, judgments caused by the sole
negligence of the County.
16.2 In executing this Agreement, The Tribe does not assume liability or responsibility
for or in way release the County from any liability or responsibility which arises in whole or in
part from the existence or effect of County ordinance, rules, regulations, resolutions, customs,
policies, or practices. If any cause, claim, suit, action, or administrative proceeding is
commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity of any such County ordinance, rule,
regulation, resolution, custom, policy, or practice is at issue, the County shall defend the same at
its sole expense, and if judgment is entered and damages are awarded against the County, the
Tribe, or both, the County shall entirely satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and
reasonable attorney's fees and costs. To the extent permitted by law, the County shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the Tribe, its officers, employees, and agents from any and all
costs, including reasonable attorney fees, claims, judgments, or awards or damages, resulting
from the breach of this Agreement, acts or omissions of the County, its officers, employees, or
agents arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement except for injuries,
damages and judgments caused by the sole negligence of the Tribe.
17.0 Immunity
17.1 The County and the Tribe with respect to each other only waive and will not assert
against each other, any immunity under Title 51 of the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of
Washington. This waiver does not extend to the employees of either Party. The County and the
Tribe expressly do not waive their immunity against claims brought by their own employees.
This waiver has been expressly and mutually negotiated. It is further provided that no liability
shall attach to either Party by reason of entering into this Agreement, except as expressly
provided herein. If the claim, suit or action for injuries, death or damages as provided for in the
proceeding paragraphs of this Agreement is caused by or results from the concurrent negligence
of (a) the indemnitee or the indemnitee's agents or employees, and (b) the indemnitor or the
indemnitor's agents or employees, the indemnity provisions provided for in these paragraphs
shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the indemnitor's negligence.
17.2 The parties enter into a limited mutual waiver of their respective sovereign
immunities for the sole and limited purpose of enforcing the mutual indemnities in Section 17 of
this Agreement, and for no other purpose. Neither party hereto waives its sovereign immunity
for any other purpose or with respect to or for the benefit of any other entity, person or
government. Provided, that the Tribe's limited waiver of sovereign immunity set out in this
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paragraph is further limited to injunctive and declaratory relief related to the mutual
indemnifications set out in this Section and to the recovery of damages to the extent covered by
insurance.
17.3 Except for the limited waiver of sovereign immunity provided in this section,
nothing in this agreement shall be construed as a general or specific waiver of the Tribe's
sovereign immunity, which immunities are expressly asserted. Furthermore, nothing contained in
this Limited Waiver shall be construed to create a contractual relationship with or a cause of
action in favor of any third party against the Tribe. This limited waiver of sovereign immunity is
not, and shall not be deemed to be, a consent by the Tribe to the levy of any judgment, lien or
attachment on any appropriations received from any government by agreement or by grant or
upon any property or revenues of the Tribe.
18.0 Insurance
The County represents and warrants that it is a self-insured entity maintaining sufficient
coverage for all purposes of this Agreement. The Tribe has general liability insurance in an
amount of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) aggregate. The Tribe shall provide
proof of this insurance via a "Certificate of Insurance" or other documentation within 30 days of
the date when the last party to this Agreement executes this Agreement. The Tribe shall keep this
insurance policy (or a policy with equal aggregate liability coverage amounts) in effect for the
entire term of the Agreement.
19.0 County as Independent Contractor
The County is, and shall at all times be deemed to be, an independent contractor. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed as creating the relationship of employer and employee, or principal
and agent, between the Tribe and County or any of the County's agents or employees. The
County shall retain all authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, control of
personnel, and other matters incident to the performance of services by County pursuant to this
Agreement.
20.0 Prosecutions
20.1 Prosecution of Criminal Cases: All criminal cases involving Indian persons as a
suspect or person of interest will be referred to Hoh Tribal Prosecutor's office for
prosecution, unless they fall within the definitions of the Major Crimes Act, in which
case they will be referred to the United States Attorney's Office. As used herein, "Indian
person" means any person enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe. All
declinations of prosecutions of Indian persons for offenses allegedly occurring on the
Reservation shall be communicated to the officer, along with an explanation for the
declination, within ninety (90) days of the decision to decline and within two hundred
seventy (270) days of the incident. In all cases cited into the Hoh Tribal Court, the
necessary County officer(s) shall be available to testify in Tribal Court.
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20.2 Referrals where the suspect or person of interest is a non -Indian shall be referred to
the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
20.3 Civil Infractions: All civil infractions involving both Indian and non -Indian
persons will be referred to the Hoh Tribal Prosecutor's office for prosecution. All
declinations of prosecutions of Indian persons for offenses allegedly occurring on the
Reservation shall be communicated to the officer, along with an explanation for the
declination, within ninety (90) days of the decision to decline and within two hundred
seventy (270) days of the incident. In all cases cited into the Hoh Tribal Court wherein a
Respondent in a civil matter contests the allegation, the necessary officer(s) shall be
available to testify in Tribal Court.
20.4 In accordance with RCW 37.12.010, any alleged violations of the state statutes
and regulations relating to compulsory school attendance and the acceptance or
utilization of state -funded public assistance ("welfare") shall be referred to the Jefferson
County Prosecutor.
21.0 Dispute Resolution.
Any dispute concerning the implementation of this Agreement shall be first directed to the
Tribe's Executive Director and the designated Sheriff's Supervisor. If the dispute is not resolved
between those persons, then it shall then be referred to the Tribal Business Committee and
Sheriff, who shall meet to resolve such dispute. Disputes relating to the implementation of this
Agreement may not be resolved in any Court or by Administrative procedure. Termination shall
be the sole remedy. Provided, that disputes involved the failure of the Tribe to provide
compensation for services rendered or disputes involving the failure of the County to provide
services for which payment has been made may be resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction.
In such action the remedy shall be limited to the recovery of money owed.
22.0 Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties.
23.0 Reporting.
23.1 Reporting Districts. Reporting districts coterminous with the Reservation
boundaries will be maintained to enable accurate data collection on law enforcement
services provided and criminal activity.
23.2 Notification of Criminal Activity. The Deputy to the Tribe on duty will notify the
Fish & Wildlife Warden and/or the Executive Director of the Tribe by telephone in
the event of a significant criminal occurrence within the unincorporated area of
Jefferson County within the Reservation.
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23.3 Criminal Reports: Criminal reports generated by Jefferson County as a result of
activities on lands within unincorporated Jefferson County within the Reservation are
subject to state public disclosure and Privacy Act laws.
24.0 Law Enforcement Services:
24.1 Base Level Services. Jefferson County Sheriff's Office ("JCSO") provides basic
law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of the County, including the
Reservation. Base Level Services provided to the Tribe are described in Section 3 of
Attachment A.
24.2 JCSO will provide one Deputy, who will be assigned to provide the Base Level of
Services to the Tribe's Reservation. The Deputy to the Tribe will not have an assigned
post.
24.3 During the time the new officer is undertaking mandatory training, the Hoh Tribe
agrees and understands that it shall be responsible for overtime pay, housing and other
living expenses for another temporary officer.
24.4 Any equipment JCSO determines is necessary for performance under this
Agreement shall be purchased by JCSO and an invoice shall be submitted to the Tribe
within 30 days of purchase. The Tribe shall then reimburse JCSO for said purchases
within 30 days of receiving the invoice and receipt.
25.0 Billing.
The estimated contract amount shall be paid in lump sums based on the Tribe's receipt of
payments from the BIA. Additional payments shall be due within (30) days after receipt of
invoices from the County.
26.0 Decisions and Policy -Making Authorities.
The County will provide the Tribal Business Committee an opportunity to interview candidates
for the position of Deputy, provided for in this Agreement, and make hiring recommendations to
the County. Prior to assigning such Deputy to the Tribe, the Tribal Business Committee and the
Sheriff or his/her designee will confer bi-annually with the Tribal Business Committee to
evaluate the Base Level Services provided under this Agreement and discuss potential changes in
assignments and duties. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent individuals from seeking
promotional opportunities or receiving a promotion. Sole authority to appoint the Deputy to the
Tribe shall rest with the Jefferson County Sheriff.
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27.0 Special Provisions.
During the term of this Agreement, the County will encourage the stabilization of County law
enforcement personnel assigned to patrol the Reservation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute this Agreement. Dated this al �jl day of
2012.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
HOH INDIAN TRIBE
Chair, Je erson County Commission, Tribal Busine Co ee�Z7iairwoman,
Maria Lopez
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EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Services
1. The County (Sheriff), shall provide one (1) full time commissioned deputy sheriffs
(Deputy to the Tribe) to provide services to the Tribe under this Agreement by following
the hiring schedule defined in this Agreement.
2. The Tribe will employ a Fish & Wildlife Warden. The Deputy to the tribe will report to
the Executive Director, however in the absence of the Executive Director, will report to
the Fish & Wildlife Warden of the Tribe. Sheriff's Supervisors will command all
assigned personnel within the Sheriffs Department on all matters relating to this
agreement.
3. The County will provide police patrol and investigative services in accordance with
operational plans established by the Tribe and the Sheriff. Police services shall include
response to calls for service, conducting investigations, and proactive patrol of various
forms to detect, prevent, and deter criminal activity and may be conducted in uniformed
and non -uniformed capacity depending on the specific assignment. The deputies assigned
to the Tribe will provide Base Level police services during their scheduled work shifts.
The County provided patrol services shall be in cooperation with other law enforcement
agencies when required. The Tribe service area is defined as within the exterior
boundaries of the Hoh Indian Reservation.
4. If one of the Sheriff deputies assigned to the Tribe is absent from duty for any reason for
longer than 30 days, the County will provide a replacement deputy or appropriate law
enforcement officer on the first working day after the 30 days have expired. The County
and the Tribe will review this issue on an annual basis.
5. During elevated national threat levels that are specific to threats against Jefferson County,
the County will ensure minimum staffing for the Tribe until such time the threat level is
lowered. This many require adjustments to assigned schedules and days off.
6. Deputies, under the guidance of the Sheriff's Supervisors will patrol the Tribe's
jurisdiction in either vehicles provided by the Sheriff or the Tribe.
7. The Tribe will provide an orientation and training program for all Sheriff personnel
assigned to familiarize these personnel with the service area, operating procedures, two
way radio protocols, facilities and vehicles.
8. County shall provide the Tribe on a monthly basis and within ten (10) days of the last day
of the month, a report of all services provided.
9. To the extent permitted by law, information concerning documents or performance under
this Agreement shall not be released in response to any public records, disclosure
requests until the Party receiving the request has given written and oral notice to the other
Party.
10. The Sheriff or Sheriffs designee shall meet with the Tribe designee as needed and at least
annually to discuss performance under this Agreement. The Tribe shall have an
opportunity to comment on the satisfaction of the provision of the service by the County
and request modifications and adjustments.
11. Radio system and appropriate protocols shall be established by the designated liaisons.
County staff shall accomplish installation of the Tribe radios into Sheriff patrol cars if
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issued handheld radios are shown to be inadequate. Maintenance, replacement, and
upgrades of the Tribe radios shall be the Tribe's responsibility.
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dConsent Agenda
❑ Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Sheriff Tony Hernandez
DATE: May 29, 2012
RE: Contract for Law Enforcement Services on the Hoh Reservation
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The Hoh Tribe has criminal jurisdiction over Indian persons who commit crimes within the
boundaries of its Reservation and desires to contract with Jefferson County for enhanced law
enforcement services on all lands in unincorporated Jefferson County within the Reservation.
Jefferson County Sheriff s Office has successfully provided law enforcement services to the
Hoh Tribe since June 2009 under a mutually beneficial arrangement and this contract
continues the excellent working relationship formed during the last 2.5 years.
ANALYSIS:
This essentially continues an agreement for services which has been in place since June 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The contract pays the cost of law enforcement personnel provided to the Hoh tribe.
RECOMMENDATION:
This contract should be signed.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Tony Hernandez
REVIEWED BY:
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Philip geffCountyAdministra r Date
CONTRACT REVIEW FORM
CONTRACT WITH: The Hoh Tribe
(Contractor)
CONTRACT FOR: Law Enforcement Services on the Hoh Reservation
TERM: Ends 7/31/14
AMOUNT: .$200000.00 PROCESS:
Revenue:
Expenditure:
Matching Funds Required:
Source(s) of Matching Funds:
Exempt from Bid Process
Consultant Selection Process
Cooperative Purchase
Competitive Sealed Bid
Small Worsts Roster
Vendor List Bid
RFP or RFQ
Step 1: REVIEW BY RISK MMAGEMENT
Review by:
Date Reviewed:
m APPROVED FORM
Comments:
Returned for revision (See comments)
Step 2: REVIEW BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Review by:'UAF-LZ 0,1-V 0,,,
Date Reviewed: t S L Z— `L—.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM Returned for revision (See comments)
Co nts:
Step 3: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS
Have contractor sign appropriate number of originals.
Step 4: SUBMIT TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR FINAL SIGN OFF
Step 5: 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.)