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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091718_cabs01attch3 A-cr A- CH-flq FACILITATOR SERVICE AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into by and between Jefferson County ("County") and , ("the Facilitator"), in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified. WHEREAS, on [date], 2018,the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County executed an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend to Support Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Programs Pursuant to RCW 36.22.178,RC W 36.2-2.1 -9 and RCW 36.22.1791 ("the 2018 ILA"); and WHEREAS, Section 8 of the 2018 ILA authorizes the County to enter into a contract with an organization to be designated as"the Facilitator"to perform a variety of functions to implement the 2018 ILA with a contract in a form substantially as in Appendix B of the 2018 ILA, and authorizes the Facilitator's contract to be funded using ILA Revenues as authorized by law or by using other funding sources; NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: 1. Definitions. a. The definitions in the 2018 ILA are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Other definitions for this Agreement are below. If a definition below conflicts with a definition in the 2018 ILA, the definition below controls. b. "2018 ILA" means the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend to Support Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Programs Pursuant to RC\k 36.22.178, RCW 36.22.179 and RCW 36.22.1791, entered into on [date]. c. "Agreement"means this Facilitator Service Agreement. d. "County" means Jefferson County, Washington, a municipal corporation under Washington law. e. "Facilitator"means 2. Scope of Services. The Facilitator agrees to utilize the funding provided under this Agreement, along with other funding, to perform the services identified in Appendix 1, including the provision of all labor. 3. Facilitator Not Prohibited from Performing Other Work. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Facilitator from independently conducting its own activities and work separate from this Agreement. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 1 of 12 4. Term. The term of this Agreement is from the date of execution until December 31, 2021 and will automatically renew for additional one-year terms, unless terminated pursuant to Section 16. 5. Payment. The Facilitator shall be paid by the County for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: a. Payment for the work provided by the Facilitator shall be as described in Appendix 2. The total amount of payment to the Facilitator through this Agreement shall not exceed $XX,XXX, without prior written modification of this Agreement, executed by both parties. b. The Facilitator may submit invoices to the County once per month during the term of this Agreement for eligible project costs and in a manner consistent with Exhibit B, detailing costs and with such other backup information as the County may require. Such invoices are subject to review by the County, and if paid for using revenues collected pursuant to RC W 36.22.178, RCW 36.22.179 or R( \\ 36.22.1791, may only be for activities authorized under those statutes. Upon approval by the County of the invoices, payment will be made to the Facilitator in the amount approved, up to the payment limits in Section 5.a. c. Payment as provided in this section shall be considered full compensation for work performed, services rendered and for all materials, supplies, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. d. Payments under this Agreement shall supplement other funding the Facilitator may obtain to help pay for services pursuant to the Scope of Work for this Agreement in Appendix 1 and shall not duplicate payment for costs covered by such other funding. 6. Compliance with laws. The Facilitator shall, in performing the services contemplated by this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations, applicable to the services to be rendered under this Agreement. 7. Indemnification. The Facilitator shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Facilitator in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the County. It is further specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Facilitator's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Cit1e 51 R( \A, , solely for the purposes of this indemnification. The parties have mutually negotiated this waiver. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 2 of 12 8. Insurance. The Facilitator shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of the Agreement, policies of insurance as follows: a. Worker's Compensation Insurance. The Facilitator shall provide workers compensation insurance for employees and covered volunteers in an amount or amounts that are not less than the required statutory minimum(s) as established by the State of Washington. b. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. The Facilitator shall carry 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 Facilitator's performance of the contract. c. General Commercial Liability Insurance. The Facilitator shall carry general 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: i. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion; ii. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury; iii. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability — including completed operations; iv. Premises—Operations Liability (M&C); v. Independent Contractors and subcontractors; vi. Blanket Contractual Liability. The County shall be named as an"additional insured" on the General Commercial Liability policy. d. Evidence of Coverage. Insurance coverages shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: i. Certificate of Insurance; ii. 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 (15) days of execution of this Agreement. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional insured" to a policy obtained by the Facilitator 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 Facilitator to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 3 of 12 e. Deductibles. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County. At the option of the County after consultation with the Facilitator, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self-insured retention, or the Facilitator may be required to procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. f. Consequences of Failure to Take Out Required Insurance. Failure of the Facilitator to take out and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the Facilitator from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification. The County may, upon the Facilitator's failure to comply with all provisions of this Agreement relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the Facilitator. g. No Subrogation. 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 primary 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 policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Facilitator. h. Payment of Judgments. 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 Facilitator until such time as the Facilitator shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. i. Non-Contribution with Risk Pool. 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 Facilitator must provide in order to comply with this Agreement. 9. Independent Contractor. The Facilitator and the County agree that the Facilitator 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 the Facilitator nor any employee of the Facilitator 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 security or for contributing to the state industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the Facilitator, or any employee of the Facilitator. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 4 of 12 10. Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited. Any form of harassment or discrimination is strictly prohibited. The Facilitator shall not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory,mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 11. Retention and Inspection of Records. The Facilitator's financial and program records with respect to any matters covered by this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County, the City, or the state for a period of six (6) years after final payments. Inspection may take place upon reasonable notice at any time during normal business hours. 12. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended upon mutual written agreement executed by both parties. 13. Assignment. The Facilitator shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. 14. Subcontracting. a. The Facilitator is responsible for meeting all terms and conditions of this Agreement including standards of service, quality of materials and workmanship, costs,and schedules. Failure of a subcontractor to perform is no defense to a breach of this Agreement. The Facilitator assumes responsibility for and all liability for the actions and quality of services performed by any subcontractor. b. Every subcontractor must agree in writing to follow every term of this Agreement. The Facilitator must provide every subcontractor's written agreement to follow every term of this Agreement before the subcontractor can perform any services under this Agreement. The head of the County department primarily responsible for overseeing the Facilitator's performance under this Agreement or that department head's designee must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing. c. Any dispute arising between the Facilitator and any subcontractors or between subcontractors must be resolved without involvement of any kind on the part of the County and without detrimental impact on the delivery of contracted goods and services. d. The Facilitator shall include all subcontractors as insured under its insurance policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All insurance provisions for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated in this Agreement. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 5 of 12 15. Non-Waiver. No term or provision of this Agreement will be considered waived by either party, and no breach excused by either party, unless such waiver or consent is in writing signed on behalf of the party against whom the waiver is asserted. Failure of a party to declare any breach or default immediately upon the occurrence thereof, or delay in taking any action in connection with, shall not waive such breach or default. 16. Termination. a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 60 days written notice to the Facilitator. The County shall pay for all authorized services provided consistent with this Agreement up through the termination date. b. The Facilitator may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 180 days written notice to the Facilitator. 17. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest, heirs and assigns. In the event of the death of a member, partner or officer of the Facilitator, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Facilitator hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do so by the County. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of this Agreement between surviving members of the Facilitator and the County, if the County so chooses. 18. Notices. Notices to the County of Jefferson shall be sent to the following address: Jefferson County Administrator 1820 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Notices to the Facilitator shall be sent to the following address: Title Organization Street City, WA zip code 19. Dispute Resolution. Differences, disputes and disagreements between the Facilitator and the County arising under or out of the Agreement will be brought to the attention of the County at the earliest possible time so that the matter may be settled or other appropriate action promptly taken. Any dispute, including but not limited to relating to the quality or acceptability of performance or compensation due the Facilitator, will be decided by the County Administrator. All rulings, orders, instructions and decisions of the County Administrator will be final and conclusive. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 6 of 12 20. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement is entered into in the State of Washington. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, the State of Washington, and the County of Jefferson, as if applied to transactions entered into and to be performed wholly within Jefferson County, Washington between Jefferson County residents. No party shall argue or assert that any state law other than Washington law applies to the governance or construction of this Agreement. Any action of law, suit in equity or other judicial proceeding arising under or out of the Agreement may be instituted and maintained only in Superior Court for Jefferson County. 21. Integrated Agreement. This agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No representation or promise not expressly contained in this agreement has been made. The parties are not entering into this agreement based on any inducement, promise or representation, expressed or implied, which is not expressly contained in this agreement. This agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, within the scope of this agreement. 22. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and the Facilitator. 23. Section Headings. The headings of the sections of this Agreement 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 the sections or this Agreement. 24. Severability. Provided it does not result in a material change in the terms of this Agreement, if any provision of this Agreement or the application of this Agreement to any person or circumstance shall be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application this Agreement shall not be affected and shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. (SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE) Facilitator Service Agreement Page 7 of 12 EXECUTED this day of , 2018. [Facilitator Organization] JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS [name,title] Date David Sullivan, Chair Date Attest: Carolyn Gallaway Date Deputy Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: Philip Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Facilitator Service Agreement Page 8 of 12 APPENDIX 1 — SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Required Services. The Facilitator shall perform the following duties: 1.1. Local Homeless Housing Task Force. Convene a standing local homeless housing task force pursuant to RCW 43.185C.010(18) and RCW 43.185C.160 (including that it must include at least one elected representative from the City and one elected representative from the County), and also include representatives from Affordable Housing interests. 1.2. Member Recommendations for Joint Oversight Board. Facilitate the local homeless hosing task force to recommend task force members to fill non-elected vacancies on the Joint Oversight Board, including an initial three appointments and subsequent vacancies. All task force members recommended for appointment to the joint oversight board,prior to their appointment, shall fully disclose all potential interests and involvement with organizations eligible to receive funds pursuant to RCW 36.22.178. RCW 36.22.179, or RCW 36.22.1791. 1.3. Local Five-Year Homeless Housing Plan. Facilitate the local homeless housing task force to develop a local five-year homeless housing plan addressing short-term and long-term housing for homeless persons as required by RC\\43.185C 050. The local five-year homeless housing plan shall be recommended to the Joint Oversight Board on or before October 1, 2019 for potential review and recommendation by the Joint Oversight Board to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, and subsequent review and adoption by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners by December 1, 2019. 1.4. Guidelines as Needed. As determined by the County, and with additional funding which may be provided by amendment to this Agreement, facilitate the local homeless housing task force to establish guidelines consistent with the statewide homeless housing strategic plan pursuant to RC W 43.185C.160(2) as needed for: (a) Emergency shelters; (b) Short-term housing needs; (c) Temporary encampments; (d) Supportive housing for chronically homeless persons; and, (e) Long-term housing. 1.5. Annual Report Required by RCW 43.185C.045(3). By November 1 of each year after consultation with the local homeless housing task force, submit a draft of the Annual Report required by RCW 43.185C.045(3) to the County and the City for subsequent review and submittal to the State by the County. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 9 of 12 1.6. Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act. Meetings of a quorum of the local homeless housing task force shall be subject to Washington State's Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW), and the records of the Facilitator performing the duties under this Agreement and the records of the local homeless housing task force shall be subject to disclosure under Washington State's Public Records Act(Chapter 42.56 RCW). 1.7. ILA Revenue Allocation Recommendations. Convene a selection process for soliciting, evaluating and recommending proposals from eligible recipients for use of ILA Revenue, including: (a) Design for joint oversight board approval a selection process for proposals using 178 Funds; and a selection process for proposals using 179 Funds, including a process for solicitation, evaluation and recommendation; (b) Prepare and submit to eligible recipients a solicitation for use of ILA Revenue in Jefferson County to provide eligible services; (c) Evaluate the proposals submitted from eligible recipients on the merits of their proposals,consistent with the revised code of Washington,local homeless housing plan, and community needs; and, (d) Make recommendations for funding awards to eligible recipients for potential recommendation by the joint oversight board to the Board of County Commissioners, on a schedule established by the joint oversight board. (e) The Facilitator shall also conduct a process to recommend the scope of a Homeless Shelter Service Agreement to replace the Interim Homeless Shelter Service Agreement and if directed by the County, shall conduct a process to solicit and recommend one or more organizations that the County could contract to perform those services. 1.8. Other Reports. At least annually, provide the County and City with a written summary of the funds expended by the Facilitator under the terms of this Agreement, and such other reports as the County and City may require. 2. Optional Services. Upon consultation with the Joint Oversight Board, at the County's discretion, and as funded by this Agreement or subsequent amendment, the Facilitator may perform the following duties: 2.1. Affordable Housing Strategy and Priority Plan. Facilitate the local homeless housing task force to develop a strategy and priority plan for Affordable Housing throughout the entire Jefferson County, both inside and outside of the city limits of the City of Port Townsend, for review and recommendation by the joint oversight board for review and potential adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. 2.2. Identify Opportunities. Facilitate the local homeless housing task force to explore opportunities to maintain and expand Affordable Housing for extremely low and very low-income residents (RCW 36.22.178) and to reduce homelessness (RCW 36.22.179, and RCW 36.22.1791) in Jefferson County. Facilitator Service Agreement Page 10 of 12 2.3. Grants. Identify and pursue grants and other funding opportunities to provide a continuum of homeless housing services and to maintain and expand Affordable Housing. 3. Activities Outside This Agreement. 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