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HomeMy WebLinkAbout122120_ca08Consent Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Leslie Locke, Executive Assistant DATE: December 21, 2020 SUBJECT: AGREEMENT re: Economic Development Services — Associate Development Organization (ADO); $28,860 Base Amount with 3% Increase per year Thereafter; Jefferson County Administrator; EDC Team Jefferson STATEMENT OF ISSUE: EDC Team Jefferson will provide Economic Development Services and also be designated the Associate Development Organization (ADO) from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024 FISCAL IMPACT: $28,860 Base amount with a 3% increase per year thereafter. In each year 2020-2024 that one or more local jurisdictions (the Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District, Jefferson Healthcare, or Jefferson Transit) each pays EDC Team Jefferson to provide general economic development services that is $5,000 or more in cash above what it had committed as of 2017 escalated by the Seattle Consumer Price Index to the current year, the County will pay an additional total amount of $5,000 that year for the services under this Agreement. The County's total additional amount will not change regardless of whether one or five jurisdictions each pay $5,000 or more above its 2017 indexed commitment. RECOMMENDATION: The Commissioners are being asked to approve this agreement. REVIEI3ED-By: Pip Morley, ;Co'u ministrator Date AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES EDC Team Jefferson, Years 2020 — 2024 This Agreement for Economic Development Services (the Agreement) is entered into by Jefferson County, a political subdivision and municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having its principal offices at P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA 98368 (hereinafter "County") and Economic Development Council Team Jefferson, a 501(c)(6) tax exempt organization designated as the Jefferson County / Washington State Department of Commerce's Associate Development Organization, registered with Washington State as a non-profit corporation and having its principal offices at 2409 Jefferson Street, Suite A; Port Townsend, WA 98368 (hereinafter "Contractor"). SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT The Agreement is effective on January 1, 2020 and terminates on December 31, 2024, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 8 of this Agreement. Work within the scope of work performed by Contractor beginning January 1, 2020, through the execution of this Agreement is hereby ratified. SECTION 2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED 2.1 A description of the services to be performed by the Contractor is set forth in Exhibit A: EDC Team Jefferson — ADO Scope of Services, which is attached to the Agreement and incorporated by this reference, including Project Background & Understanding; Detailed Scope of Services; and Alignment, Communications, and Performance Reports. 2.2 The Contractor agrees to provide its own labor and materials. Unless otherwise provided for in the Agreement, no material, or labor will be furnished by the County. 2.3 The Contractor will perform the work specified in the Agreement according to standard industry practices and in conformity with state law. 2.4 The Contractor will complete its work in a timely manner and in accordance with the schedule agreed to by the parties. 2.5 The Contractor will confer with the County from time to time during the progress of the work. The Contractor will prepare and present status reports and other information that may be pertinent and necessary, or as may be requested by the County. 1 of 15 SECTION 3. AGREEMENT REPRESENTATIVES The County and the Contractor will each have a Agreement representative. A party may change its representative upon providing written notice to the other party. The parties' representatives are as follows: County's Agreement Supervisor Mark McCauley, Jefferson County Central Services Director P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 MMcCaulev@co.iefferson.wa.us (360) 385-9130 Contractor's Agreement Representative Brian Kuh, Executive Director EDC Team Jefferson 2409 Jefferson Street, Suite A Port Townsend, WA 98368 director@edcteamiefferson.org (360) 379-4693 SECTION 4. COMPENSATION 4.1 A description of the compensation to be paid to the Contractor for services under this r is set forth herein. 4.2 For 2020, the Contractor shall be paid $28,860. In each year thereafter, the Contractor shall be paid a Base Amount equal to the previous year's Base Amount plus a 3% inflation factor, unless the County determines that General Fund revenues will be insufficient for applying an inflation factor, in which case the Base Amount will equal that of the previous years. In each year 2020-2024 that one or more local jurisdictions (the Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, Jefferson County Public Utility District, Jefferson Healthcare, or Jefferson Transit) each pays EDC Team Jefferson to provide general economic development services that is $5,000 or more in cash above what it had committed as of 2017 escalated by the Seattle Consumer Price Index to the current year, the County will pay an additional total amount of $5,000 that year for the services under this Agreement. The County's total additional amount will not change regardless of whether one or five jurisdictions each pay $5,000 or more above its 2017 indexed commitment. 4.3 Starting no sooner than the beginning of each quarter, EDC Team Jefferson may present to the County pro -rated quarterly invoices for its services in that quarter 4.4 The Contractor will be paid only for work expressly authorized in the Agreement. 2of15 4.5 If the Contractor fails to perform any substantial obligation, and the failure has not been cured within 20 business days following notice from the County, the County may, in its sole discretion and upon written notice to the Contractor, withhold all monies due the Contractor, without penalty, until such failure to perform is cured. SECTION S. AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES IN WORK 5.1 In the event of any errors or omissions by the Contractor in the performance of any work required under the Agreement, the Contractor will make all necessary corrections without additional compensation. All work submitted by the Contractor will be certified by the Contractor and checked by the Contractor for errors and omissions. The Contractor will continue to be responsible for the accuracy of work even after the work is accepted by the County. 5.2 In order to be effective, any Agreement renewal, amendment or modification must be in writing, be signed by both parties and be attached to the Agreement. Work under a renewal, an amendment or a modification may not commence until the renewal, amendment or modification has been approved by the County Commissioners and has become effective. SECTION 6. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION 6.1 Under this Agreement, the County is providing funding to EDC Team Jefferson that supports EDC Team Jefferson's own mission as an Associate Development Organization, and does not assume any liability for EDC Team Jefferson's work. The Contractor will hold harmless, indemnify and defend the County, its officers, officials, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, expenses, damages and judgments of any nature whatsoever, including reasonable costs and attorneys' fees in defense thereof, for injury, sickness, disability or death to persons or damage to -property or -business, caused by or arising out of the Contractor's acts, errors or omissions in the performance of the Agreement. 6.2 The Contractor's obligations under these provisions include, but are not limited to, investigating, adjusting and defending all claims alleging loss from action, error or omission, or breach of any common law, statutory or other delegated duty by the Contractor, the Contractor's employees, agents or subcontractors. SECTION 7. INSURANCE 7.1 The Consultant shall obtain and keep in force during the terms of the Agreement, policies of insurance as follows: 3of15 A. If and only if the Consultant 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 Consultant, 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 Consultant is located. B. Commercial Automobile Liability 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 CONSULTANT'S performance of the Agreement. C. General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and a 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 Agreement specifications. The insurance coverage shall contain no limitations on the scope of the protection provided and include the following minimum coverage: a. Broad Form Property Damage, with no employee exclusion; b. Personal Injury Liability, including extended bodily injury; C. Broad Form Contractual/Commercial Liability — including completed operations; d. Premises — Operations Liability (M&C); e. Independent Contractors and subcontractors; f. Blanket Contractual Liability. 7.2 Miscellaneous Insurance Provisions. A. 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. B. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen (15) days of execution of this agreement. C. Any deductibles or self -insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of the Agreement by the County. At the option of the County, the insurer shall reduce or eliminate deductibles or self -insured retention or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. 4of15 D. The Consultant 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 herein. E. Failure of the Consultant to take out and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve The Consultant from any liability under the Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations concerning indemnification. 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 Consultant. G. 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 Consultant until such time as the Consultant shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. H. The County reserves the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. I. 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 Consultant must provide in order to comply with this Agreement. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an "additional insured" to a policy obtained by the Consultant 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 Consultant to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County. K. The County may, upon the Consultant's failure to comply with all provisions of this Agreement relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the Consultant. 5of15 SECTION 8. TERMINATION 8.1 The County may terminate the Agreement in whole or in part whenever the County determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the best interests of the County. The County may terminate the Agreement upon giving the Contractor 30 days' written notice, except as otherwise provided herein. In that event, the County will pay the Contractor for all costs incurred by the Contractor in performing the Agreement up to the date of such notice, subject to the other provisions of the Agreement. 8.2 If funding for the underlying project or matter is withdrawn, reduced or limited in any way after the Agreement is signed or becomes effective, or if Contractor's designation as Associate Development Organization is terminated, the County may immediately terminate the Agreement notwithstanding any other termination provision in the Agreement. Termination under this provision will be effective upon the date specified in the written notice of termination sent by County to the Contractor. No costs incurred after the effective date of the termination will be paid. 8.3 If the Contractor breaches any of its obligations under the Agreement, and fails to cure the breach within 10 business days of written notice to do so by the County, the County may terminate the Agreement. In that event, the County will pay the Contractor only for the costs of services accepted by the County. Upon such termination, the County, at its discretion, may obtain performance of the work elsewhere, and the Contractor will bear all costs and expenses incurred by the County in completing the work and all damages sustained by the County by reason of the Contractor's breach. SECTION 9. ASSIGNMENT, DELEGATION AND SUBCONTRACTING 9.1 The Contractor will perform under the Agreement using only its bona fide employees or agents, and the obligations and duties of the Contractor under the Agreement will not be assigned, delegated or subcontracted to any other person or firm without the prior express written consent of the County. 9.2 The Contractor warrants that it has not paid, nor has it agreed to pay, any company, person, partnership or firm, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Contractor, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of the Agreement. SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR 10.1 The Contractor's services will be furnished by the Contractor as an independent contractor and not as an agent, an employee or a servant of the County. The Contractor specifically has the right to direct and control Contractor's own activities in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in the Agreement. The 6of15 Contractor shall perform the contracted work. Any designee shall have prior County approval to substitute for the contracted representative. 10.2 The Contractor acknowledges that the entire compensation for the Agreement is set forth in the compensation provisions of the Agreement and the Contractor is not entitled to any County benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to Jefferson County employees. 10.3 The Contractor will have and maintain complete responsibility and control over all of its subcontractors, employees, agents and representatives. No subcontractor, employee, agent or representative of the Contractor will be or be deemed to be, or act or purport to act, as an employee, agent or representative of the County. SECTION 11. NONDISCRIMINATION The Contractor, its assignees, delegates or subcontractors will not discriminate against any person in performance of services under this Agreement or in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, race, 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, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. SECTION 12. PATENT/COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT The Contractor will hold harmless, indemnify and defend the County, its officers, officials, employees and agents, from and against any claimed action, cause or demand brought against the County, where such action is based on the claim that information supplied by the Contractor or subcontractor infringes any patent or copyright. The Contractor will be notified -promptly in writing by the County of any notice of -such claim: SECTION 13. DISPUTES Differences, disputes and disagreements between the Contractor 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 relating to the quality or acceptability of performance or compensation due the Contractor will be decided by the County Administrator. All rulings, orders, instructions and decisions of the County Administrator will be final and conclusive. 7of15 SECTION 14. CONFIDENTIALITY 14.1 The Contractor, its employees, subcontractors and their employees will maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by the County or acquired by the Contractor in performance of the Agreement, except upon the prior express written consent of the County or upon an order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The Contractor will promptly give the County Administrator written notice of any judicial proceeding seeking disclosure of such information, as well as any contacts by citizens, proponents or interested parties as to matters before the contractor. 14.2 The County is a political subdivision of the State of Washington and as such is subject to Ch. 42.56 RCW, the Public Records Act, which requires disclosure of non-exempt documents and records to a person or entity that requests such documents or records. SECTION 15. CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE 15.1 The Agreement will be construed as having been made and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party that the Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both as to its interpretation and performance. 15.2 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. SECTION 16. MISCELLANEOUS 16.1 No Waiver. The parties agree that the excuse or forgiveness of performance, or waiver of any provisions of the Agreement, does not constitute a waiver of such provision or future performance, or prejudice the right of the waiving party to enforce any of the provisions of the Agreement at a later time. 16.2 Tax Payments. The Contractor will pay all applicable federal, state and local taxes, fees (including licensing fees) and other amounts including, but not limited to, the employer's portion of any taxes that arise from compensation owed or paid to employees, agents or representatives of the Contractor or are otherwise mandated by Title 26 U.S.C. 16.3 Personnel Removal. The Contractor agrees to remove immediately any of its subcontractors, employees, agents or representatives from assignment to perform services under the Agreement upon receipt of a written request to do so from the County Administrator 16.4 Legal Compliance. The Contractor and its subcontractors, employees, agents and representatives will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and 8of15 regulations in their performance under the Agreement. The Contractor shall be entitled to seek legal advice from the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney or his or her designee to the extent that the Prosecuting Attorney or his or her designee can provide such legal advice in a manner consistent with the applicable rules governing a lawyer's conduct. 16.5 Records Inspection and Retention. The County may, at reasonable times, inspect the books and records of the Contractor relating to the performance of the Agreement. The Contractor will retain for audit purposes all Agreement -related records for at least six years after termination of the Agreement. 16.6 Successors and Assigns. The County, to the extent permitted by law, and the Contractor each bind themselves, their partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party to the Agreement and to the partners, successors, administrators and assigns of such other party in respect to all covenants to the Agreement. 16.7 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of the Agreement to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions will not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations will be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid. If any provision of the Agreement conflicts with any statutory provision of the State of Washington, the provision will be deemed inoperative to the extent of the conflict or modified to conform to statutory requirements. 16.8 Entire Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the Agreement is the complete expression of their agreement regarding the subject matter of the Agreement. Any oral or written representations or understandings not incorporated in the Agreement are specifically excluded. 16.9 Notices. Any notices will be effective if personally served upon the other party or if mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set out in the Agreement representatives provision of the Agreement. Notice may also be given by facsimile with the original to follow by regular mail. Notice will be deemed to be given three days following the date of mailing, or immediately if personally served. For service by facsimile, service will be effective at the beginning of the next working day. 9of15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF: Jefferson County and the Contractor have signed this Agreement on the date noted: JEFFERSON COUNTY Greg Brotherton, Chair Attest: Carolyn Gallaway Deputy Clerk of the Board EDC TEAM JEFFERSON Date Ben Bauermeister, President Approved as to Form Only: Date Date Philip Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 10 of 15 Exhibit A EDC TEAM JEFFERSON — ADO SCOPE OF SERVICES I. PROJECT BACKGROUND & UNDERSTANDING Over the years, EDC Team Jefferson has built a team of qualified professionals supported by committed and knowledgeable volunteers that have contributed significantly to the economic successes of our community. EDC Team Jefferson has been Jefferson County's designated Associate Development Organization (ADO) under RCW 43.330, since 2007. As the County's ADO, EDC Team Jefferson operates under a contract and scope of services with the Washington State Department of Commerce. Pursuant to this Agreement, EDC Team Jefferson will collaborate with Jefferson County, the Port of Port Townsend, and the City of Port Townsend to provide ADO services. In providing good value to the community, EDC Team Jefferson will document the services it is providing. Accordingly, the scope of services adheres to the statutory requirements of Chapter 43.330 RCW, accomplishing EDC Team Jefferson's core mission as an information and technical assistance center and economic development leader by: • Providing direct business assistance, including business planning, to companies who need support to stay in business, expand, or relocate in Jefferson County; and • Supporting regional economic research and planning efforts to implement target industry sector strategies and other economic development strategies, including cluster -based approaches that support increased living standards and increased direct investment in our community. This Scope of Services describes how EDC Team Jefferson will fulfill its core statutory mission as the primary partner in local economic development activities, in a manner that is broadly representative of community and economic interests (see section IV, below). II. DETAILED SCOPE OF SERVICES Task #1: Direct Business Assistance PURPOSE: The purpose of Task #1 is to ensure that EDC Team Jefferson serves as a professional and responsive resource for the Jefferson County business community, and those wishing to join the business community. This task outlines the activities EDC Team Jefferson will undertake in advising and assisting current and potential businesses in growing or locating their business in Jefferson County. SUBTASKS: EDC Team Jefferson Activities will include the following: 11 of 15 Working with the appropriate partners throughout the county, including but not limited to: Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson PUD, North Olympic Development Council, regional workforce development councils, community and technical colleges and higher education institutions, and the appropriate federal, state, and local programs to facilitate the alignment of planning efforts and the seamless delivery of business support services within the entire county. 2. Providing information on state and local permitting processes, tax issues, export assistance, and other essential information for operating, expanding, or locating a business in Jefferson County and Washington State. 3. Working with businesses on site location and selection assistance. 4. Providing business retention and expansion services throughout Jefferson County, including business outreach and monitoring efforts to identify and address challenges and opportunities faced by businesses. 5. Participating in economic development system -wide discussions regarding gaps in business start-up assistance in Washington. 6. Providing or facilitating the provision of export assistance through workshops or one-on- one assistance. 7. Continuing to collaborate in the development and preparation of the Joint Economic Development Strategy for Jefferson County, as follows: a. By attending all meetings as a full participating member; b. Providing technical assistance and serving as the voice of Jefferson County business during the process; and c. Supporting the efforts and outcomes of the shared strategy. 8. Helping to market Jefferson County as an excellent place to locate- a business through the following means: a. Reputation and outreach and by being accessible to business interests; and b. Engaging with urban -based organizations to raise awareness of Jefferson County as a place to start a business (e.g., Dept. of Commerce, Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA), Association of Washington Businesses (AWB), and others). 9. Participating in economic development planning and research, as follows: a. By being the key point of contact with State departments in identifying, collecting, interpreting and disseminating relevant research and planning efforts; and 12of15 b. By providing forums and conducting focus groups with business interests to identify their needs and priorities. Preparing dynamic reports that effectively communicate them to all jurisdictions and the community at large. 10. Working collaboratively with all jurisdictions to gain and maintain adequate knowledge of available sites available and by assist businesses with site selection and development. To this end, EDC Team Jefferson will serve as first point of contact to businesses, referring them, when appropriate to the relevant agency or jurisdiction to obtain permits and licenses. 11. Partnering with other organizations to improve business support services. To this end, EDC Team Jefferson will work with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Port Townsend Main Street, North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce to identify activities that will be beneficial to economic growth and determine who will take the lead, with the support of all organizations. Task #2: Support for Regional Economic Research & Planning Efforts PURPOSE: The purpose of Task #2 is to engage with business, the community and all jurisdictions to develop, maintain, and interpret research and planning efforts throughout Jefferson County. SUBTASKS: EDC Team Jefferson Activities will include the following: 1. Participating in regional planning efforts with workforce development councils involving coordinated strategies around workforce development and economic development policies and programs. Coordinating planning efforts will include, but not be limited to, assisting industry clusters in the region. 2. Working with local, state and federal efforts to provide meaningful training opportunities for business owners and prospective business owners in Jefferson County. - - 3. Collecting and reporting data as specified by the contract with the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") for statewide systemic analysis. In cooperation with other local, regional, and state planning efforts, EDC Team Jefferson may provide insight into the needs of target industry clusters, business expansion plans, early detection of potential relocations or layoffs, training needs, and other appropriate economic information. 4. In conjunction with other governmental jurisdictions and institutions, participating in the development of the comprehensive economic development strategy, consistent with the state comprehensive plan for economic development. 13 of 15 III. ALIGNMENT, COMMUNICATION & PERFORMANCE REPORTS EDC Team Jefferson will engage in frequent, sustained, and clear communication with the County and other participating public jurisdictions to ensure collaboration and to be responsive to community needs. EDC Team Jefferson will work together with the County and other participating public jurisdictions to communicate and provide performance reports on a scheduled basis. These are described below: 1. Alignment & Communication. • Team Jefferson Public Sector Cabinet. Upon Agreement approval, EDC Team Jefferson will form a Public Sector Cabinet with the County and representatives of collaborating jurisdictions (such as the City, Port, PUD, and other public agencies invited to participate because of their role in economic development) to provide a two-way forum for public agencies to inform the strategic focus and ongoing work of EDC Team Jefferson, and for EDC Team Jefferson to inform the work of the public jurisdictions in support of economic development. Together, the Public Sector Cabinet and EDC Team Jefferson will strive to: o Delineate mutually aligned issues and develop shared economic development priorities; o Specify individual priorities of the public agencies and of the EDC; o identify forthcoming projects, initiatives and opportunities to leverage their respective resources for economic development; o Identify gaps where EDC Team Jefferson can take a role in filling to advance job creation, wage growth and economic development. EDC's Public Sector Cabinet is not an alternative to, or replacement for, the EDC's own independent Board of Directors. However, the parties recognize that ongoing input and information from collaborating jurisdictions to EDC Team Jefferson via the EDC's Public Sector Cabinet can help inform and strengthen decision making by the Team Jefferson Board. EDC Team Jefferson will meet with the Public Sector Cabinet on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as mutually determined. The EDC Public Sector Cabinet shall be chaired by the County or their designee, with staff logistical support provided by the EDC. In addition, the Public Sector Cabinet and the EDC Team Jefferson Board of Directors will meet at least twice a year to help align strategic priorities in economic development. 2. Performance Reports Annual Reports. EDC Team Jefferson shall provide the County and other collaborating public jurisdictions a detailed reporting of annual quantitative information on outcomes 14 of 15 in economic development. The semi-annual reports to the Department of Commerce will serve as the mechanism for reporting to the County and other sponsoring jurisdictions, and satisfying the statutory requirements of both RCW 43.330.080 and 53.08.245. Team Jefferson shall provide other meaningful reports as may be mutually agreed with the County, which may include, but are not limited to: • An annual Economic Vitality Index report, if available; • Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) activities; • Business Assistance activities; • Community Readiness and Capacity Building activities. • Annual Public Presentation. Consistent with the statutory reporting requirements of an ADO to the Washington State Department of Commerce, EDC Team Jefferson will present and discuss with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners EDC Team Jefferson's performance measure report once annually, demonstrating to the public the return on investment. IV. DISCLAIMER. Nothing in this scope of work reduces the specific requirements of RCW 43.330.080 placed upon the ADO by the State of Washington and under whose jurisdiction EDC Team Jefferson falls. 15 of 15