Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout122021ca12 Consent Agenda Commissioners Office JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Adiel McKnight,Executive Assistant DATE: December 20,2021 SUBJECT: AGREEMENT re: 2022 Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Grant Funding; In the Amount of$3,102; Port Ludlow Village Council STATEMENT OF ISSUE: This agreement provides grant funding for 2022 to certain non-profit agencies for the promotion of tourism and ongoing preservation of Jefferson County's heritage. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on November 2, 2021 and reviewed request for proposals. This funding has been budgeted from the Hotel Motel (Lodging Tax) Fund, and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on November 15, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT: Port Ludlow Village Council $3,102 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and sign the agreement. REVIEWED BY: _,Ati /2 / 1 Mark McCaule I nterim County Administrato . Date: AGREEMENT FOR 2022 HOTEL-MOTEL FUNDING FOR TOURISM SERVICES PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL This Agreement is by and between JEFFERSON COUNTY(hereinafter known as "COUNTY" and PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL (hereinafter known as "PLVC"). WHEREAS,PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL is a non-profit corporation of the State of Washington; and WHEREAS,the COUNTY desires to promote tourism in unincorporated Jefferson County, as authorized by Chapter 67.28 RCW and Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.25; and WHEREAS,the Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed and recommended funding the lodging tax proposal by PLVC to implement a strategy for the unincorporated area of Jefferson County to promote tourism activities; IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements herein it is agreed by the parties as follows: SECTION 1: SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED PLVC shall use its capabilities and utilize up to $3,102 of funding provided under this agreement to promote and upgrade signs and hardware by constructing and installing banners and poles,restricted to any of the eligible items in the itemized list of proposed tourism promotion services, a copy of which is incorporated herein as Exhibit A. SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF PLVC: 1. On or before April 30;July 31; October 31,2022; and January 31,2023,provide to the COUNTY: see Exhibit C,attached hereto and incorporated; • A quarterly report of the use, services,programs and activities of PLVC under this Agreement for the prior quarter; • A quarterly financial statement detailing revenues,expenses and cash balances for the prior quarter; and for the final quarter report,the financial statement shall also include a detailed financial statement for all 2022. 2. On or before January 31,2022 OR upon execution of this agreement,whichever is later, provide to the COUNTY: • A billing invoice requesting payment of Hotel-Motel Funding for the current year. 3. For a minimum of six (6) years, maintain documented proof of payments made, contracts executed, and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement. Upon reasonable notice,provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. Page: 1 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council 4. Funding provided by this Agreement may only be expended on the services described in Section 1 of this Agreement. Any monies used for other services or purposes shall be refunded to Jefferson County Hotel/Motel Fund. Any monies under-expended of the total funding allocated under this Agreement shall be refunded to Jefferson County by January 31, 2023. 5. By February 28th of each year provide the following information on Exhibit B,attached hereto and incorporated by reference for the previous year. a. Each festival,event,or tourism facility owned and/or operated by PLVC. b. The amount of lodging tax revenue allocated for expenditure(whether actually expended or not)by PLVC on each festival,event or tourism facility. c. Estimated number of tourists served at each festival, event or tourism facility. ("Tourist" includes persons traveling more than 50 miles to the location of the event,festival or facility and overnight stays in the area). d. Estimated lodging stays. ("Lodging"refers to commercial lodging such as hotels, motels,resorts,bed and breakfasts,or commercial campgrounds). e. Measurements that demonstrate the impact of increased tourism attributable to the event, festival or facility. SECTION 3: RESPONSIBILITY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 1. The COUNTY will provide PLVC funding from Hotel-Motel Tax receipts to be used in support of their responsibilities as defined under this agreement. 2. Said funding is in the sum of$3,102 for 2022. Payment will be made by the COUNTY upon receipt of an invoice on the next available billing cycle. SECTION 4: TERM This Agreement shall be for a term of one year, commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31,2022,except for the reports referenced in Section 2, due January 31,2023 and February 28, 2023. Work performed during the term and pursuant to this Agreement,but prior to its complete execution, is hereby ratified. SECTION 5: ASSIGNMENT Either party to the agreement shall not assign this Agreement, except by signed amendment. SECTION 6: MODIFICATION This Agreement may be modified by mutual written agreement executed by both parties. SECTION 7: TERMINATION The Agreement may be terminated,in whole or in part,by the County upon thirty(30)days written notice in the event expected or actual revenue from the Hotel-Motel Tax is reduced or limited in any way, or for non-performance of duties under this Agreement, or for any reason. PLVC may terminate this Agreement upon thirty(30)days written notice to the COUNTY. In the event of Page: 2 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council termination under this clause,the County shall be liable to pay only for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. If termination covers a period for which payment has already been made, PLVC shall refund to the COUNTY a pro-rated share of the payment based upon the balance of time remaining in the paid period,unless otherwise negotiated. SECTION 8: HOLD HARMLESS The PLVC shall indemnify and hold the COUNTY, and its officers, employees, and agents harmless from and shall process and defend at its own expense, including all costs, attorney fees and expenses relating thereto, all claims, demands, or suits at law or equity arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the PLVC's negligence or breach of any of its obligations under this Agreement; provided that nothing herein shall require the PLVC to indemnify the COUNTY against and hold harmless the COUNTY from claims, demands or suits based solely upon the conduct of the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, and; provided further that if the claims or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of: (a) the PLVC's agents or employees; and, (b)the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, this indemnity provision with respect to claims or suits based upon such negligence, and/or the costs to the COUNTY of defending such claims and suits, etc., shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the PLVC's negligence, or the negligence of the PLVC's agents or employees. The PLVC specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought against the COUNTY by the PLVC's employees, or any other persons engaged in the performance of any work or service required of the PLVC under this Agreement and, solely for the purpose of this indemnification and defense,the Contractor specifically waives any immunity under the state industrial insurance law, Title 51 RCW. The PLVC recognizes that this waiver was specifically entered into pursuant to provisions of RCW 4.24.115 and was subject of mutual negotiation. SECTION 9: INSURANCE The PLVC shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the Agreement,or as otherwise required,the following insurance with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner pursuant to RCW 48. 1. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance as required by the State of Washington. The PLVC shall maintain Workers' Compensation coverage as required under the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, for all PLVC employees, agents and volunteers eligible for such coverage under the Industrial Insurance Act. 2. 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 $1,000,000 per occurrence in connection with PLVC's performance of the contract, including: a. Owned Automobiles; b. Hired Automobiles; and c. Non-owned Automobiles. Page: 3 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council 3. General Commercial Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a single limit of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)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: 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. Said commercial automobile liability policy and general commercial liability policy shall name the County as an additional insured and shall include a provision prohibiting cancellation or reduction of coverage of said policy except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County. Certificates of coverage as required by this Section shall be delivered to the County within thirty(30) days of execution of this Agreement. The County may, upon the Contractor's failure to comply with any or all provisions of this contract relating to insurance, withhold payment or compensation that would otherwise be due to the Contractor. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County is an"additional insured"to a policy obtained by the Contractor 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 Contractor to obtain the full text of that endorsement and forward that full text to the County. All insurance policies obtained by PLVC in order to comply with this Section shall be primary and non-contributory as against any coverage provided through any memorandum of coverage for third party liability claims or actions obtained and retained by the County through a Ch. 48.62 RCW"Risk Pool." 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. The insurance maintained by PLVC under this Agreement shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations of PLVC under this Agreement. SECTION 10: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR The PLVC and the COUNTY agree that the PLVC 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 Page: 4 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council PLVC nor any employee of the PLVC 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 PLVC,or any employee, representative,agent or contractor of the PLVC. The PLVC shall be responsible for all applicable withholdings,deductions, state industrial insurance, tax reports,business licenses, registrations,and all other obligations of an independent organization. SECTION 11: COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS PLVC shall comply with all Federal, State,and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work to be done under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accord with the laws of the State of Washington and venue shall be in Jefferson County, Washington. SECTION 12: DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED PLVC with regard to the project to be completed under this agreement,will not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed,color, national origin, honorably veteran yr militarystatus,or thepresence of anysensory, 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 in the selection and retention of employees, materials, supplies,contractors or subcontractors. SECTION 13: INTEGRATED AGREEMENT This agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated agreement between the County and PLVC and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. This agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the County and PLVC. APPROVED and signed this day of ,2021. JEFFERSON COUNTY Attest: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Carolyn Gallaway, Kate Dean,Chair Clerk of the Board Approved as to Form: Port Ludlow Village Council t December 7,2021 Philip C. Hunsucker, Authorized Official Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor Page: 5 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council EXHIBIT A Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services Section 1— Itemized list of proposed services and estimated costs: Organization: Port Ludlow Village Council Light Pole Rods/Brackets—6 $1,800 Vinyl Banners—6 720 Installation 300 Tax (10%) 282 TOTAL $3,102 Page: 6 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council Exhibit B Jurisdiction Lodging Tax Reporting Form — To Be Submitted to Jefferson County Administrator's Office No Later than February 28th of each Year Lodging Tax Reporting Form Organizations receiving fauulthE to won:tote festivait,Tema),event and tounsm-related entwines thanugh rotwism-reiared fardines owned or wawa-ed hy non-profit or a ...or the kcal junsdietion are required to camp-lee this form for EACH acthatty. 1 in Na: Reptliting Year Spernm Type(Check One): •501(c))5) lip 501(cX5) •Lnal.Ions" •Other(E," 3 Artrotynom 4 Activity Type(Check One). Erman-noels al Ferrate 0 Mariattag* 5 Atiasity Stan Date. Acanny End Dare, 7 Torn Cost of Actrithy) $ B Ana=Regan-ma: $ 9 Az Awarded: $ 10°tend -* 13 Number of Attendees Who Stayed Overnight act trwaxl Arc, • PlikrrIPa* a) Projected* Acroal* ))), jizttor, • ,gy(Cheri One) lip Direct Cone (CIECk One): • DiteCt Crave irsdIS,K1 Calle 110° Sammy* •hidden Come ORapreieaitaltve Sizvey* *Informal Survey* *Stranured Edmore admiral Survey* •Scrammed Enamor.* 110•" Ce74:9,19L9), 110 (erglang: 11 Number of Artaniaes Who Traveled 50Miles or More 14 N of Attendees Who Stayed Overnight da Pak a) Pronnted* Projected* b) Anne b) Actual* c), ,a,. (Clack COn) Direct Come c) logy(Chek One: •Duerr Come Indirect Count* OF I Survey* lothrea Costa* : s Survey* •worboal Survey* Structured Estimate hdonnal Sunie,e Smthrored Faunae 0 Otte(explain): 0 Other(ea:plum 12 Number of Aneadees Who Traveled rim Another State cc Canary* 15 Number of Pak odfarsy Night* al Projected* Projecne b) Actual* b) Acme gy(chea Cony 0 Direct C47111r° c) Methodology(Check One): 0 Direct Come °Indirect Creme 0 t e Surrey* 0 hicitecr Count* 0 -entante axey* 0 Infomul Sumer 0 Structured Estate* 0 adreacal Survey' 0 Structured Estm.m. (Dotter(eggan): 0 Other(explain): *See Lodging Tax Yearly Reporting Definitions Instructions Name of Indinclual Who Prepared Report Phone a. E-Mail Address RETURN l HIS FORM TO: Jefferson County Atittionstrators Office 1820 Jefferson Street P.O.Box 1220 Port Townsend,WA 98368 jeftbocci co.jefferCon.waus DE-IDELNE;February.28th of Each Reporting Year Page: 7 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council LTAC Yearly Reporting Definitions/Instructions Activity Type: Event/Festival: Short-term activity occurring between specific dates(e.g.,4th of July celebration,local marathon) Facility:Municipally-owned facility that operates some or all of the year(e.g.,county historical museum, convention center) Marketing:Activity that provides information to encourage visitors to an area;is typically a year-round activity but may also operate for less than a full year. Activity Date: Activity beginning and ending dates. Actual: Persons estimated to have actually participated in event/festival or visiting a facility.For marketing activity,enter the number of persons estimated to have actually visited area as result of marketing activity. Projected: Persons expected to participate in event/festival or visiting a facility.For marketing activity,enter the number of persons expected to visit area as result of marketing activity. Methodology: Select the methodology used to estimate the actual number of visitors/participants. Direct Count:Actual count of visitors using methods such as paid admissions or registrations,clicker counts at entry points,vehicle counts or number of chairs filled.A direct count may also include information collected directly from businesses,such as hotels,restaurants or tour guides,likely to be affected by an event. Indirect Count:Estimate based on information related to the number of visitors such as raffle tickets sold, redeemed discount certificates,brochures handed out,police requirements for crowd control or visual estimates. Representative Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors/participants.A representative survey is a highly structured data collection tool,based on a defined random sample of participants,and the results can be reliably projected to the entire population attending an event and includes margin of error and confidence level. Informal Survey: Information collected directly from individual visitors or participants in a non-random manner that is not representative of all visitors or participants.Informal survey results cannot be projected to the entire visitor population and provide a limited indicator of attendance because not all participants had an equal chance of being included in the survey. Structured Estimate:Estimate produced by computing known information related to the event or location.For example,one jurisdiction estimated attendance by dividing the square footage of the event area by the international building code allowance for persons(3 square feet). Other:(please describe) Overall Attendance: Total projected and estimated actual attendance recorded for event, facility or resulting from marketing activity. Total Attendees Traveling 50 miles or more: Total: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility.For marketing organizations,report visitors traveling more than 50 miles to visit area. Of total,attendees who traveled from another state or country: Of the total projected and estimated actual number of visitors traveling more than 50 miles to attend event or facility or visit area,report projected and estimated actual number of visitors who traveled from another state or country. Attendees who stayed overnight: Paid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in paid lodging establishments such as hotels,motels,bed and breakfasts,etc. Unpaid Accommodations: Total projected and estimated actual number of visitors staying in unpaid accommodations such as family and friends. Paid Lodging Nights: Total projected and estimated actual number of paid lodging nights.One Lodging night=one or more persons occupying one room for one night. Page: 8 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council EXHIBIT C 1st OUARTER Due by April 30th to afrncknight@coiefferson.wa.us Organization: Contact person: Mailing Address: Phone Number/Email: STARTING BALANCE REVENUE THIS EXPENSES THIS ENDING BALANCE PREVIOUS QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER s THIS QUARTER Please attach supportive documents.Any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records Act,RCW Chapter 42.56.For a minimum of six(6)years,maintain documented proof of payments made,contracts executed,and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement.Upon reasonable notice,provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. Please provide your reports of the revenue,marketing,services,programs and activities of the prior quarter. JANUARY Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • • • • • FEBRUARY Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • • • • • MARCH Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • • • Page: 9 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council EXHIBIT C 2"d OUARTER Due by July 31st to afmcknight@co.jefferson.wa.us Organization: Contact person: Mailing Address: Phone Number/Email: STARTING BALANCE + REVENUE THIS EXPENSES THIS ENDING BALANCE PREVIOUS QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER — THIS QUARTER Please attach supportive documents.Any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records Act,RCW Chapter 42.56.For a minimum of six(6)years,maintain documented proof of payments made,contracts executed,and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement.Upon reasonable notice,provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. Please provide your reports of the revenue,marketing,services,programs and activities of the prior quarter. APRIL Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • . • • MAY Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total JUNE Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total Page: 10 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council EXHIBIT C 3rd OUARTER Due by October 31 st to afmcknight@cojefferson.wa.us jefferson.wa.us Organization: Contact person: Mailing Address : Phone Number/Email: STARTING BALANCE ♦ REVENUE THIS EXPENSES THIS ENDING BALANCE PREVIOUS QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER — THIS QUARTER Please attach supportive documents.Any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records Act,RCW Chapter 42.56.For a minimum of six(6)years,maintain documented proof of payments made,contracts executed,and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement.Upon reasonable notice,provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. Please provide your reports of the revenue,marketing,services,programs and activities of the prior quarter. JULY Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • AUGUST Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • • • • • SEPTEMBER Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total • • Page: 11 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council EXHIBIT C 4th OUARTER Due by January 31"to afmcknight a co_jefferson;wa.us Organization: Contact person: Mailing Address : Phone Number/Email: STARTING BALANCE �`- REVENUE THIS EXPENSES THIS _ ENDING BALANCE PREVIOUS QUARTER QUARTER s QUARTER THIS QUARTER Please attach supportive documents.Any attachments may be subject to disclosure as a public record under the Public Records Act,RCW Chapter 42.56.For a minimum of six(6)years,maintain documented proof of payments made,contracts executed,and other expenditures authorized under this Agreement.Upon reasonable notice,provide access to County or State representatives to audit those records. Please provide your reports of the revenue,marketing,services,programs and activities of the prior quarter. OCTOBER Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total NOVEMBER Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total DECEMBER Incoming Revenue Outgoing Expenses Total Page: 12 of 12 Port Ludlow Village Council