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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStrategies 360 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Mark McCauley, County Administrator DATE: January 2,2024 RE: Professional Services Agreement: Legislative Representation and Lobbying Services: Strategies 360: $72,000 Per Year STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Jefferson County has contracted with a consulting firm specializing in legislative representation and lobbying since at least 2016 to help it achieve its legislative priorities. Having a firm representing Jefferson County in Washington, DC and in Olympia, Washington helps ensure we are kept abreast of legislative developments and our priorities and interests are heard. This strategy has been successful as evidenced by significant Congressional and Washington State Legislature financial support for a number of Jefferson County's significant projects/legislative priorities. The county had previously contracted with Strategies 360 for these professional services,whose contract expired on December 31,2023. ANALYSIS: In anticipation of that contract expiration and wishing to continue our successful employment of these services the county issued a Request for Proposals and in response received two proposals,one of which was submitted by Strategies 360. The proposals were scored with Strategies 360 emerging as the clearly superior proposer.A new contract has been negotiated and is attached for Board of County Commissioners consideration. FISCAL IMPACT: This request will cost the county$72,000 per year for three(3)years and will be paid out of the General Fund—Non-departmental. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached Professional Services Agreement. REVI ED BY: Mark McC y,County Administrat Date CONTRACT REVIEW FORM Clear Form (INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGE) CONTRACT WITH: Strategies 360 Contract No: S360-2024-2026 Contract For: Legislative Representation and Lobbying Services Term: Through December 31. 2026 COUNTY DEPARTMENT: County Administrator Contact Person: Mark McCauley Contact Phone: 360-385-9130 Contact email: mmccauleyc©co.jefferson.wa.us AMOUNT: $72,000 PROCESS: —"Exempt from Bid Process Revenue: N/A _ Cooperative Purchase Expenditure: $72,000 Competitive Sealed Bid Matching Funds Required: N/A — Sources(s)of Matching Funds N/A Small Works Roster Vendor List Bid Fund# 001-270 it. RFP or RFQ Munis Org/Obj 001-270 Other: APPROVAL STEPS: STEP 1:DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES C IANCE W .55.080 AND CHAPTER 42.23 RCW. CERTIFIED: JJ N/A:❑ - ,/�/ r �3 a ure Date STEP 2: DEPARTMENT CERTIFIES THE ERSON PROPOSED FOR CONTRACTING WITH THE COUNTY (CONTRACTOR) HAS NOT B EN DEBARRED BY ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL AGENCY. CERTIFIED: El N/A: AEr ture D STEP 3:RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW(will ded electronically through erfiche): Electronically approved by Risk Management on 12/29/2023. t STEP 4: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY REVIEW(will be added electronically through Laserfiche): Electronically approved as to form by PAO on 12/29/2023. PAO Approval as to form 12.29.2023 STEP 5: DEPARTMENT MAKES REVISIONS & RESUBMITS TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY(IF REQUIRED). STEP 6:CONTRACTOR SIGNS STEP 7: SUBMIT TO BOCC FOR APPROVAL I PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIES 360 FOR LEGISLATIVE AND LOBBYING SERVICES THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into by and between Jefferson County(County) and Strategies 360(Consultant),together the"Parties", upon the following terms and conditions. 1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the County to provide the County with legislative representation and lobbying services. 2. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services identified in their response the County's Request for Proposals at Exhibit"A" attached hereto including the provision of all labor. 3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence January 1, 2024 and continue through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended twice for a year each by mutual agreement of the Parties. Work performed consistent with this Agreement during its term,put prior to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified. The Consultant shall perform all services pursuant to this Agreement as outlined on Exhibit"A". Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by Jefferson County for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: a. Payment for the work provided by Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit"A"attached hereto,provided that the total amount of payment to Consultant shall not exceed $6,000 per month nor $72,000 per year. b. Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of the month for the previous month's expenses. Such invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof, payment will be made within 30 days to the Consultant in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to Exhibit A of the Agreement may result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied. c. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be made promptly once the County verifies completion of the work and submittal of reports under this Agreement and acceptance by the County. d. Consultant shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all services including timesheets and statements (specifying the services provided). Any indirect charges require the submittal of an indirect cost methodology and rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 255 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230. e. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6)years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request. 1 5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All non-confidential or de-identified documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Consultant's endeavors. Consultant shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof, including electronic data, by the County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this Agreement. 6. Compliance with laws. Consultant 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. Audit. Upon request, Consultant will submit their most recent financial information. a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all records, statements, and documentation. b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring process, the County shall notify Consultant within ten(10) days. The County and Consultant shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues. 8. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the County. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities)the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, the Consultant shall obtain at its own cost and expense the following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of the Agreement. a. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or 2 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 this Agreement. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage: (a) Owned automobiles; (b)Hired automobiles; and, (3)Non-owned automobiles. b. Commercial 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 coverage for products and completed operations; iv. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); v. Independent Consultants and subcontractors; vi. Blanket Contractual Liability. c. The County shall be named as an"additional named insured"under all insurance policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when • not allowed by the insurer. d. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. e. The Consultant shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County, Washington and their elected officials, officers, and employees; and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or allowed to expire except on thirty(30)days prior written notice to the County. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County are "additional insureds"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. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15) days of execution of this Agreement. 3 f. Failure of the Consultant to take out 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 of the County. g. The Consultant's 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, with the exception of Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance. h. 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. i. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Consultant. j. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of this 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. k. Insurance companies issuing the Consultant's insurance 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 insurance policy. 1. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or to become due, to the Consultant until the Consultant shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. m. 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. n. 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. o. The Consultant's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents. 4 p. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or agents. q. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. r. 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 the requirements stated herein. s. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they limitations on indemnification. t. The Consultant shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall provide that thirty (30)days prior to cancellation, suspension, reduction or material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the County. u. The Consultant shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-, with the exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-insurers licensed in the State of Washington. v. The County reserve the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. 10. Worker's Compensation(Industrial Insurance). 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, the Consultant shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to the County, upon request. b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. 5 d. The Consultant expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability, with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim. e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall be recoverable from the Consultant. 11. Independent Consultant. The Consultant and the County agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant specifically has the right to direct and control Consultant's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Consultant nor any employee of Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement, vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to County employees. 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 Consultant, or any employee of Consultant. 12. Subcontracting Requirements. a. The Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 County must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing. c. Any dispute arising between the Consultant 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 Consultant's performance required by this Agreement. 13. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant,to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other 6 consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, the County shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. 14. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 15. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. 16. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. 17. Termination. a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time without • cause by giving ten(10) days written notice to the Consultant. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving (10) days written notice to the County. b. The County shall give the Consultant written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure before this Agreement is terminated for cause. c. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project,the surviving members of the Consultant 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 Consultant and the County, if the County so chooses. d. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with 10 days' notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 18. Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand-delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or mailed by depositing in the United States mail,prepaid to the party at the address listed below or such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to the following addresses: 7 Jefferson County Risk Manager P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address: Kelsey Hulse Vice President of Government Relations 1018 Capitol Way S. Suite 204 Olympia, WA 98501 19. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the County and the Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations,representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral,by the County within the scope of this Agreement. The Consultant ratifies and adopts all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting material submitted by the Consultant, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 20. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and Consultant. 21. Disputes. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County representative listed in Section 18., whose joint decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The Parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the respective Superior Courts in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The Consultant hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. 22. 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. 23. Limits of Any Waiver of Default. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party. 8 24. No Oral 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. 25. 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. 26. Binding on Successors, Heirs and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest, heirs, and assigns. 27.No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. 28. No Third-party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean,that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party. 29. Signature in Counterparts. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may be signed by each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had signed the original. 30. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures. 31. Arms-Length Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms-length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel. 32. Public Records Act. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record, including any electronic, audio,paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (as may be amended),the Consultant agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The Consultant further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request, Consultant shall, within two business days, notify the County by providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement. (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) 9 DATED this day of 20 JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON STRATEGIES 360 Board of County Commissioners Jefferson County, Washington Kelsey Hulse, Vice President Date of Government Relations By: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Date By: --- Kate Dean, Commissioner Date By: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Date SEAL: ATTEST: Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: trlf14 tkw 12/29/2023 Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman Date Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 10 EXHIBIT A 11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIES 360 FOR LEGISLATIVE AND LOBBYING SERVICES THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into by and between Jefferson County(County)and Strategies 360 (Consultant),together the"Parties", upon the following terms and conditions. 1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the County to provide the County with legislative representation and lobbying services. 2. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services identified in their response the County's Request for Proposals at Exhibit"A"attached hereto including the provision of all labor. 3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence January 1, 2024 and continue through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended twice for a year each by mutual agreement of the Parties. Work performed consistent with this Agreement during its term, put prior to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified. The Consultant shall perform all services pursuant to this Agreement as outlined on Exhibit"A". Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by Jefferson County for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: a. Payment for the work provided by Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit"A" attached hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to Consultant shall not exceed $6,000 per month nor$72,000 per year. b. Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of the month for the previous month's expenses. Such invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof, payment will be made within 30 days to the Consultant in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to Exhibit A of the Agreement may result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied. c. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be made promptly once the County verifies completion of the work and submittal of reports under this Agreement and acceptance by the County. d. Consultant shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all services including timesheets and statements(specifying the services provided). Any indirect charges require the submittal of an indirect cost methodology and rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 255 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230. e. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6)years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request. 1 5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All non-confidential or de-identified documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Consultant's endeavors. Consultant shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof, including electronic data, by the County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this Agreement. 6. Compliance with laws. Consultant 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. Audit. Upon request, Consultant will submit their most recent financial information. a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all records, statements, and documentation. b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring process, the County shall notify Consultant within ten(10) days. The County and Consultant shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues. 8. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the County. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities)the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work,the Consultant shall obtain at its own cost and expense the following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of the Agreement. a. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or 2 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 this Agreement. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage: (a) Owned automobiles; (b) Hired automobiles; and, (3)Non-owned automobiles. b. Commercial 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 coverage for products and completed operations; iv. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); v. Independent Consultants and subcontractors; vi. Blanket Contractual Liability. c. The County shall be named as an"additional named insured" under all insurance policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when not allowed by the insurer. d. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. e. The Consultant shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County, Washington and their elected officials, officers, and employees; and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or allowed to expire except on thirty(30) days prior written notice to the County. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County are"additional insureds"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. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15) days of execution of this Agreement. 3 f. Failure of the Consultant to take out 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 of the County. g. The Consultant's 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, with the exception of Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance. h. 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. i. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Consultant. j. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of this 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. k. Insurance companies issuing the Consultant's insurance 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 insurance policy. 1. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or to become due,to the Consultant until the Consultant shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. m. 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. n. 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. o. The Consultant's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents. 4 p. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or agents. q. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. r. 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 the requirements stated herein. s. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they limitations on indemnification. t. The Consultant shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall provide that thirty (30) days prior to cancellation, suspension,reduction or material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the County. u. The Consultant shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-, with the exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-insurers licensed in the State of Washington. v. The County reserve the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. 10. Worker's Compensation(Industrial Insurance). 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,the Consultant shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to the County, upon request. b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. 5 d. The Consultant expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability,with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim. e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall be recoverable from the Consultant. 11. Independent Consultant. The Consultant and the County agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant specifically has the right to direct and control Consultant's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Consultant nor any employee of Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement, vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to County employees. 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 Consultant, or any employee of Consultant. 12. Subcontracting Requirements. a. The Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 County must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing. c. Any dispute arising between the Consultant 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 Consultant's performance required by this Agreement. 13. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant,to solicit or secure this Agreement,and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other 6 consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty,the County shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover,the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. 14. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 15. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. 16. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. 17. Termination. a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving ten(10) days written notice to the Consultant. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving (10)days written notice to the County. b. The County shall give the Consultant written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure before this Agreement is terminated for cause. c. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project,the surviving members of the Consultant 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 Consultant and the County, if the County so chooses. d. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with 10 days' notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 18.Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand-delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or mailed by depositing in the United States mail,prepaid to the party at the address listed below or such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to the following addresses: 7 Jefferson County Risk Manager P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address: Kelsey Hulse Vice President of Government Relations 1018 Capitol Way S. Suite 204 Olympia, WA 98501 19. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the County and the Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, by the County within the scope of this Agreement. The Consultant ratifies and adopts all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting material submitted by the Consultant, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 20. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and Consultant. 21. Disputes. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County representative listed in Section 18., whose joint decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The Parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the respective Superior Courts in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The Consultant hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. 22. 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. 23. Limits of Any Waiver of Default. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party. 8 24. No Oral 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. 25. 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. 26. Binding on Successors, Heirs and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest,heirs, and assigns. 27. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. 28. No Third-party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean, that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party. 29. Signature in Counterparts. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may be signed by each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had signed the original. 30. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures. 31. Arms-Length Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms-length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel. 32. Public Records Act. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record, including any electronic, audio,paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (as may be amended),the Consultant agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The Consultant further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request, Consultant shall, within two business days, notify the County by providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement. (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) 9 DATED this day of , 20 JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON STRATEGIES 360 Board of County Commissioners Jefferson County, Washington Kelsey Hulse,Vice President Date of Government Relations By: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Date By: Kate Dean, Commissioner Date By: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Date SEAL: ATTEST: Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: Philip C. Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 10 EXHIBIT A 11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIES 360 FOR LEGISLATIVE AND LOBBYING SERVICES THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into by and between Jefferson County(County) and Strategies 360 (Consultant),together the "Parties", upon the following terms and conditions. 1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the County to provide the County with legislative representation and lobbying services. 2. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services identified in their response the County's Request for Proposals at Exhibit"A"attached hereto including the provision of all labor. 3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence January 1, 2024 and continue through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended twice for a year each by mutual agreement of the Parties. Work performed consistent with this Agreement during its term, put prior to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified. The Consultant shall perform all services pursuant to this Agreement as outlined on Exhibit"A". Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by Jefferson County for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: a. Payment for the work provided by Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit"A"attached hereto,provided that the total amount of payment to Consultant shall not exceed $6,000 per month nor$72,000 per year. b. Invoices must be submitted by the 15t'of the month for the previous month's expenses. Such invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof,payment will be made within 30 days to the Consultant in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to Exhibit A of the Agreement may result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied. c. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be made promptly once the County verifies completion of the work and submittal of reports under this Agreement and acceptance by the County. d. Consultant shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all services including timesheets and statements (specifying the services provided). Any indirect charges require the submittal of an indirect cost methodology and rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 255 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230. e. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6)years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request. 1 5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All non-confidential or de-identified documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Consultant's endeavors. Consultant shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof, including electronic data, by the County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this Agreement. 6. Compliance with laws. Consultant 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. Audit. Upon request, Consultant will submit their most recent financial information. a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all records, statements, and documentation. b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring process, the County shall notify Consultant within ten(10) days. The County and Consultant shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues. 8. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the County. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities)the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, the Consultant shall obtain at its own cost and expense the following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of the Agreement. a. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or 2 us ed 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 this Agreement. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage: (a) Owned automobiles; (b) Hired automobiles; and, (3)Non-owned automobiles. b. Commercial 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 coverage for products and completed operations; iv. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); v. Independent Consultants and subcontractors; vi. Blanket Contractual Liability. c. The County shall be named as an"additional named insured"under all insurance policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when not allowed by the insurer. d. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. e. The Consultant shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County, Washington and their elected officials, officers, and employees; and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or allowed to expire except on thirty(30)days prior written notice to the County. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County are "additional insureds"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. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15) days of execution of this Agreement. 3 f. Failure of the Consultant to take out 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 of the County. g. The Consultant's 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, with the exception of Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance. h. 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. i. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Consultant. j. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of this 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. k. Insurance companies issuing the Consultant's insurance 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 insurance policy. 1. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or to become due, to the Consultant until the Consultant shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. m. 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. n. 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. o. The Consultant's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents. 4 p. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or agents. q. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. r. 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 the requirements stated herein. s. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they limitations on indemnification. t. The Consultant shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall provide that thirty(30) days prior to cancellation, suspension,reduction or material change in the policy,notice of same shall be given to the County. u. The Consultant shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-, with the exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-insurers licensed in the State of Washington. v. The County reserve the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. 10. Worker's Compensation (Industrial Insurance). 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,the Consultant shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to the County, upon request. b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. 5 d. The Consultant expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability, with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim. e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall be recoverable from the Consultant. 11. Independent Consultant. The Consultant and the County agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant specifically has the right to direct and control Consultant's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Consultant nor any employee of Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: retirement, vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to County employees. 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 Consultant, or any employee of Consultant. 12. Subcontracting Requirements. a. The Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 County must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing. c. Any dispute arising between the Consultant 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 Consultant's performance required by this Agreement. 13. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant,to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission,percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other 6 consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty,the County shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. 14. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 15. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. 16. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. 17. Termination. a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving ten(10) days written notice to the Consultant. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving (10) days written notice to the County. b. The County shall give the Consultant written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure before this Agreement is terminated for cause. c. In the event of the death of a member, partner, or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant 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 Consultant and the County, if the County so chooses. d. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with 10 days' notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 18.Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand-delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or mailed by depositing in the United States mail,prepaid to the party at the address listed below or such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to the following addresses: 7 Jefferson County Risk Manager P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address: Kelsey Hulse Vice President of Government Relations 1018 Capitol Way S. Suite 204 Olympia, WA 98501 19. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the County and the Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, by the County within the scope of this Agreement. The Consultant ratifies and adopts all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting material submitted by the Consultant, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 20. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and Consultant. 21. Disputes. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County representative listed in Section 18., whose joint decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The Parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the respective Superior Courts in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The Consultant hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. 22. Section Headings. The headings of the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of g 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. 23. Limits of AnyWaiver of Default. No consent byeither partyto, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party. 8 24. No Oral 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. 25. 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. 26. Binding on Successors, Heirs and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest, heirs, and assigns. 27. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. 28. No Third-party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean, that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party. 29. Signature in Counterparts. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may be signed by each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had signed the original. 30. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures. 31. Arms-Length Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms-length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel. 32. Public Records Act. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record, including any electronic, audio, paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW(as may be amended),the Consultant agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The Consultant further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request, Consultant shall, within two business days, notify the County by providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement. (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) 9 DATED this day of , 20 JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON STRATEGIES 360 Board of County Commissioners Jefferson County, Washington Kelsey Hulse, Vice President Date of Government Relations By: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Date By: Kate Dean, Commissioner Date By: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Date SEAL: ATTEST: Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: Philip C. Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 10 EXHIBIT A 11 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRATEGIES 360 FOR LEGISLATIVE AND LOBBYING SERVICES THIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT(Agreement) is entered into by and between Jefferson County(County) and Strategies 360(Consultant),together the "Parties", upon the following terms and conditions. 1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the County to provide the County with legislative representation and lobbying services. 2. Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services identified in their response the County's Request for Proposals at Exhibit"A" attached hereto including the provision of all labor. 3. Time for Performance. This Agreement shall commence January 1, 2024 and continue through December 31, 2026. This Agreement may be extended twice for a year each by mutual agreement of the Parties. Work performed consistent with this Agreement during its term, put prior to the adoption of this Agreement, is hereby ratified. The Consultant shall perform all services pursuant to this Agreement as outlined on Exhibit"A". Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by Jefferson County for completed work and for services rendered under this Agreement as follows: a. Payment for the work provided by Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit"A" attached hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to Consultant shall not exceed $6,000 per month nor $72,000 per year. b. Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of the month for the previous month's expenses. Such invoices will be checked by the County, and upon approval thereof,payment will be made within 30 days to the Consultant in the amount approved. Failure to submit timely invoices and reports pursuant to Exhibit A of the Agreement may result in a denial of reimbursement. Invoices not submitted within 60 days may be denied. c. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be made promptly once the County verifies completion of the work and submittal of reports under this Agreement and acceptance by the County. d. Consultant shall provide invoices and necessary backup documentation for all services including timesheets and statements (specifying the services provided). Any indirect charges require the submittal of an indirect cost methodology and rate using 2 C.F.R. Part 255 and 2 C.F.R. Part 230. e. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept available for inspection by representatives of the County and state for a period of six (6) years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon request. 1 5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All non-confidential or de-identified documents, drawings, specifications, and other materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this Agreement shall be the property of the County whether the project for which they are made is executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with Consultant's endeavors. Consultant shall not be held liable for reuse of documents or modifications thereof, including electronic data, by the County or its representatives for any purpose other than the intent of this Agreement. 6. Compliance with laws. Consultant 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. Audit. Upon request, Consultant will submit their most recent financial information. a. Upon request the County shall have the option of performing an onsite review of all records, statements, and documentation. b. If the County finds indications of potential non-compliance during the monitoring process, the County shall notify Consultant within ten(10) days. The County and Consultant shall meet to discuss areas of contention in an attempt to resolve issues. 8. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities) harmless from any claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the County. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115 if liability for damages occurs arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant and the County, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers (and their marital communities)the Consultant's liability, including the duty and cost to defend, shall be only for the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically understood that the indemnification provided constitutes the Consultant's waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. This section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 9. Insurance. Prior to commencing work, the Consultant shall obtain at its own cost and expense the following insurance coverage specified below and shall keep such coverage in force during the terms of the Agreement. a. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for all owned and non-owned vehicles assigned to or 2 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 this Agreement. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverage: (a) Owned automobiles; (b) Hired automobiles; and, (3)Non-owned automobiles. b. Commercial 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 coverage for products and completed operations; iv. Premises—Operations Liability(M&C); v. Independent Consultants and subcontractors; vi. Blanket Contractual Liability. c. The County shall be named as an"additional named insured"under all insurance policies required by this Agreement, except Professional Liability Insurance when not allowed by the insurer. d. Such insurance coverage shall be evidenced by one of the following methods: (a) Certificate of Insurance; or, (b) Self-insurance through an irrevocable Letter of Credit from a qualified financial institution. e. The Consultant shall furnish the County with properly executed certificates of insurance that, at a minimum, shall include: (a) The limits of overage; (b) The project name to which it applies; (c) The certificate holder as Jefferson County, Washington and their elected officials, officers, and employees; and, (d) A statement that the insurance policy shall not be canceled or allowed to expire except on thirty(30)days prior written notice to the County. If the proof of insurance or certificate indicating the County are"additional insureds"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. Certificates of coverage as required by this section shall be delivered to the County within fifteen(15) days of execution of this Agreement. 3 f. Failure of the Consultant to take out 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 of the County. g. The Consultant's 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, with the exception of Professional Liability Insurance, so affected shall protect both parties and be primary coverage for all losses covered by the above described insurance. h. 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. i. All deductibles in the above described insurance policies shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the Consultant. j. Any deductibles or self-insured retention shall be declared to and approved by the County prior to the approval of this 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. k. Insurance companies issuing the Consultant's insurance 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 insurance policy. 1. Any judgments for which the County may be liable, in excess of insured amounts required by this Agreement, or any portion thereof, may be withheld from payment due, or to become due,to the Consultant until the Consultant shall furnish additional security covering such judgment as may be determined by the County. m. 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. n. 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. o. The Consultant's liability insurance provisions shall be primary and noncontributory with respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs covering the County, its elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and agents. 4 p. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the insurance policies shall not affect coverage provided to the County, its officers, officials, employees, or agents. q. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. r. 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 the requirements stated herein. s. The insurance limits mandated for any insurance coverage required by this Agreement are not intended to be an indication of exposure nor are they limitations on indemnification. t. The Consultant shall maintain all required insurance policies in force from the time services commence until services are completed. Certificates, insurance policies, and endorsements expiring before completion of services shall be promptly replaced. All the insurance policies required by this Agreement shall provide that thirty(30) days prior to cancellation, suspension,reduction or material change in the policy, notice of same shall be given to the County. u. The Consultant shall place insurance with insurers licensed to do business in the State of Washington and having A.M. Best Company ratings of no less than A-, with the exception that excess and umbrella coverage used to meet the requirements for limits of liability or gaps in coverage need not be placed with insurers or re-insurers licensed in the State of Washington. v. The County reserve the right to request additional insurance on an individual basis for extra hazardous contracts and specific service agreements. 10. Worker's Compensation(Industrial Insurance). 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, the Consultant shall maintain workers' compensation insurance at its own expense, as required by Title 51 RCW, for the term of this Agreement and shall provide evidence of coverage to the County, upon request. b. Worker's compensation insurance covering all employees with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. This coverage shall include Employer's Liability with limits meeting all applicable state and federal laws. c. This coverage shall extend to any subcontractor that does not have their own worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance. 5 d. The Consultant expressly waives by mutual negotiation all immunity and limitations on liability, with respect to the County, under any industrial insurance act, disability benefit act, or other employee benefit act of any jurisdiction which would otherwise be applicable in the case of such claim. e. If the County incurs any costs to enforce the provisions of this subsection, all cost and fees shall be recoverable from the Consultant. 11. Independent Consultant. The Consultant and the County agree that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Consultant specifically has the right to direct and control Consultant's own activities, and the activities of its subcontractors, employees, agents, and representatives, in providing the agreed services in accordance with the specifications set out in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties. Neither Consultant nor any employee of Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded County employees by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement, including,but not limited to: retirement, vacation pay; holiday pay; sick leave pay; medical, dental, or other insurance benefits; fringe benefits; or any other rights or privileges afforded to County employees. 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 Consultant, or any employee of Consultant. 12. Subcontracting Requirements. a. The Consultant 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 Consultant 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 Consultant 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 County must approve any proposed subcontractors in writing. c. Any dispute arising between the Consultant 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 Consultant's performance required by this Agreement. 13. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant,to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other 6 • consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty,the County shall have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission,percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee. 14. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, material status, sex, or the presence of any physical or sensory handicap in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies. 15. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. Assignment does not include printing or other customary reimbursable expenses that may be provided in an agreement. 16. Non-Waiver. Waiver by the County of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision. 17. Termination. a. The County reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving ten(10) days written notice to the Consultant. Consultant may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving (10)days written notice to the County. b. The County shall give the Consultant written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure before this Agreement is terminated for cause. c. In the event of the death of a member,partner, or officer of the Consultant, or any of its supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant 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 Consultant and the County, if the County so chooses. d. The County reserves the right to terminate this contract in whole or in part, with 10 days' notice, in the event that expected or actual funding from any funding source is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this agreement. In the event of termination under this clause, the County shall be liable for only payment for services rendered prior to the effective date of termination. 18. Notices. All notices or other communications which any party desires or is required to give shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if hand-delivered, sent by facsimile, email, or mailed by depositing in the United States mail,prepaid to the party at the address listed below or such other address as a party may designate in writing from time to time. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to the following addresses: 7 Jefferson County Risk Manager P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address: Kelsey Hulse Vice President of Government Relations 1018 Capitol Way S. Suite 204 Olympia, WA 98501 19. Integrated Agreement. This Agreement together with attachments or addenda represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the County and the Consultant and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No representation or promise not expressly contained in this Agreement has been made. This Agreement supersedes all prior or simultaneous representations, discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, by the County within the scope of this Agreement. The Consultant ratifies and adopts all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements contained in its proposal, and the supporting material submitted by the Consultant, accepts this Agreement and agrees to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 20. Modification of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and Consultant. 21. Disputes. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve disputes before they escalate into claims or legal actions. Any disputed issue not resolved pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be submitted in writing within 10 days to the County representative listed in Section 18., whose joint decision in the matter shall be final, but shall be subject to judicial review. If either party deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceeding to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement, each party in such action shall bear the cost of its own attorney's fees and court costs. Any legal action shall be initiated in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. The Parties agree that all questions shall be resolved by application of Washington law and that the parties have the right of appeal from such decisions of the respective Superior Courts in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. The Consultant hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Jefferson County. 22. 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. 23. Limits of Any Waiver of Default. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either party, whether express or implied, shall constitute a consent to, waiver of, or excuse of any other, different, or subsequent breach by either party. 8 24. No Oral 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. 25. 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. 26. Binding on Successors, Heirs and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' successors in interest,heirs, and assigns. 27. No Assignment. The Consultant shall not sell, assign, or transfer any of rights obtained by this Agreement without the express written consent of the County. 28. No Third-party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean, that any provision in this Agreement is for the benefit of any person or entity who is not a party. 29. Signature in Counterparts. The parties agree that separate copies of this Agreement may be signed by each of the parties and this Agreement shall have the same force and effect as if all the parties had signed the original. 30. Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that facsimile and electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures. 31. Arms-Length Negotiations. The parties agree that this Agreement has been negotiated at arms-length, with the assistance and advice of competent, independent legal counsel. 32. Public Records Act. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement to the contrary, to the extent any record, including any electronic, audio,paper or other media, is required to be kept or indexed as a public record in accordance with the Washington Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW(as may be amended), the Consultant agrees to maintain all records constituting public records and to produce or assist the County in producing such records, within the time frames and parameters set forth in state law. The Consultant further agrees that upon receipt of any written public record request, Consultant shall, within two business days,notify the County by providing a copy of the request per the notice provisions of this Agreement. (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE) 9 DATED this day of 20 JEFFERSON COUNTY WASHINGTON STRATEGIES 360 Board of County Commissioners Jefferson County, Washington Kelsey Hulse, Vice President Date of Government Relations By: Heidi Eisenhour, Chair Date By: Kate Dean, Commissioner Date By: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner Date SEAL: ATTEST: Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Clerk of the Board Approved as to form only: Philip C. Hunsucker Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 10 EXHIBIT A 11 F?Ec TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Letter 2 Qualifications and Experience 4 Project Understanding and Approach 10 Project Team 14 Budget 19 Appendix: Supporting Documents November 24, 2023 Mark McCauley Jefferson County 1820 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Mark, We appreciate the opportunity to present our proposal for Legislative Representation and Lobbying Services. Strategies 360 is a veteran-owned business that was founded on the principle that successful outcomes and communications strategies are closely intertwined. Our Washington DC and Olympia teams are well-known for having deep connections across the state and federal government, a commitment to stellar client service, and demonstrate relentless persistence on behalf of our clients' interests. For more than 15 years, Strategies 360 has partnered with Jefferson County to deliver critical projects and solutions including the Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment Facility and improvements to the Upper Hoh Road access to Olympic National Park. While a portion of the team proposed here will be familiar to you,we have also strengthened our bench, adding significant expertise in our Olympia office, in areas including infrastructure development, affordable housing, and climate adaptation. We are excited to continue the tradition of success we have built together and to expand our relationship-to engage in new ways on new issues and write the next chapter in our partnership. We confirm that we understand and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP. We very much intend perform the services as outlined. The team we have gathered to serve Jefferson County's unique needs has deep relevant experience that makes us the right partner for you.This experience includes working with, advocating on behalf of, and securing funding for rural local governments. We have a track record of success building coalitions and helping clients balance economic development, growth and environmental and sustainability concerns. We look forward to working with you to develop innovative solutions to benefit the people of Jefferson County. We do not take any exceptions to the scope of work as outlined and there are no terms and conditions we require that are not addressed in the RFP. I will be the single point of contact during the RFP review process. Once we have begun the next phase in our work together, Crystal Ellerbe will be your primary point of contact for federal lobbying services and I will remain your point of contact for state lobbying services. Crystal and I are in regular contact, coordinating the important work of S360's municipal clients, and we are committed to providing you will a seamless client service experience. 2 cVFC In closing, we want to work for you! We know the key players and the landscape, and our unique combination of energy, utility, policy, and advocacy experience make us the right partner for you.Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kelsey Hulse Vice President for Government Relations 3 =vete ABOUT STRATEGIES 360 Strategies 360 (S360) is a comprehensive lobbying, public affairs and creative services firm founded on the principle that public policy, stakeholder engagement and strategic communications are closely intertwined. Having worked for members of Congress, Governors, legislators, mayors, public research firms, creative agencies and media outlets, our team has unmatched expertise in government relations, communications, grassroots efforts, public policy and strategic positioning campaigns. We recognize that to meet your ambitious goals,Jefferson County must be positioned well with relevant legislators, agencies, and stakeholders.This requires us to build on the foundation we have established in Olympia and Washington DC-continuing to deepen strong relationships with key influencers and developing resonant, persuasive, and compelling messaging. Our goal will be to ensure that Jefferson County projects, interests, and objectives are top of mind in Washington DC and at the Washington State Legislature. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE We have been honored to work with Jefferson County for many years, successfully advocating for$15 million in funding for critical projects including the Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility Project and more than $25 million in new Federal Highway Administration investments into the Upper Hoh Road. 5360's legislative team specializes in government affairs and we are leaders in the field with a proven track record of success. Our team can make the right connections to shape policy, solve problems, inform the public, and build the right environment for success. We have deep knowledge of issues facing cities, businesses, and organizations engaging with the Federal Government and across the State of Washington. 2023 was a year characterized by big wins for the S360 Washington State team. These wins included securing more than $200M in rate increases and direct appropriations for clients.The S360 lobbying team ran and passed client-specific legislation and tracked, monitored, and influenced the outcomes on more than 1,000 pieces of legislation. Highlights from recent work include: CLIENT LOBBYING HIGHLIGHTS-WASHINGTON STATE • AMP and the Washington Ambulance Association o Ran and passed a Quality Assurance Fee Bill, to extend an important ambulance transport fee for 4 more years. o Successfully advocated for the first increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for their industry in 20 years, preserving a critical piece of the healthcare delivery system in Washington. 4 =Te . • City of Arlington o $581,000 secured in the capital budget for the commercial kitchen infrastructure (2023). o $750,000 secured via an operating budget proviso for a mobile behavioral health program (2023). o $278,000 secured in the capital budget for the city's Smokey Point Park. (2022). • City of Marysville o $19M of new transportation funding secured for the 88th and 4th I-5 interchange project (2023). o $1.03M secured in the capital budget for the Ebey Waterfront Trail project (2023). o Secured $10M appropriation for I-S/NB Marine View Dr to SR 529 (2022). o $5M secured for Grove Street Overcrossing (2022). • City of Stanwood o $1.9M secured in the capital budget for the replacement of the Diking District 7 sea dike and fish passage improvement project (2023). • C-TRAN o Successfully redirected $8M in transportation funds toward new Bus Rapid Transit expansion (2023). o Played a critical role in the passage of SHB 1236 which allows transit agencies to produce and sell hydrogen (2023). o $5m secured in the 'Move Ahead WA'transportation package for the Highway 99 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project (2022). • Agribeef o Lobbied for and obtained an extension in current favorable policies governing the Livestock Identification program (SB 5624) (2023). • Block, Inc. o Helped pass SB 5544- legislation that establishes a state blockchain workgroup (2022). • Compass Health o $18.7M in capital budget funding secured for a new intensive behavioral health facility in Everett (2023). • Comprehensive Healthcare o Secured $1,020,000 in capital funding for their new Goldendale facility that will provide greater mental health access to a very underserved community in Eastern Washington (2022). • Fourfront Contributor o $600,000 secured to fund a study of the Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Care Model (CCBHC) (2022). o Secured a 7% rate increase for Community Behavioral Health Providers (2022). 5 liway.TECI • Modification in Use of Force Legislation HB 1735 o Multiple clients requested modifications in use of force legislation passed in 2022. We successfully advocated for clarifying language that would solve the confusion amongst officers, BHO's, Paramedics and EMT's (2022). • Tulalip Tribes o Ran and passed SB 5694, recognizing Indian tribes as among the governmental entities with which the department of corrections may enter into agreements on matters to include the housing of inmates convicted in tribal court (2022). o Successfully advocated for HB 1753, concerning tribal consultation regarding the use of certain funding authorized by the climate commitment act; and HB 1717, concerning tribal participation in planning under the growth management act (2022). S360 has considerable familiarity with the challenges of rural municipalities at both the state and federal levels. In DC we elevate solutions by advocating before Congress for robust funding levels for programs within the US Department of Agriculture's Rural Development, Rural Utilities, Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, the Forest Service's Secure Rural Schools Program, and the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Federal Lands Access Program. The S360 DC team's expert knowledge of the federal funding process led to the identification of a little-known program named the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) which seeks to improve transportation facilities that provide access to, are adjacent to, or are located within Federal lands. FLAP supplements State and local resources for public roads, transit systems, and other transportation facilities, with an emphasis on high-use recreation sites and economic generators. • Since 2008, S360 has successfully helped secure FLAP funding totaling approximately$15 million for our clients for the maintenance of county roads and bridges. CLIENT LOBBYING HIGHLIGHTS- FEDERAL Not only has S360 been successful in securing critical funding for rural municipalities infrastructure needs, but also in finding ways to direct new funding to critical priorities in rural communities. We have been honored to work with Jefferson County for many years, successfully advocating for $15 million in funding for critical projects including the Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility Project and more than $25 million in new Federal Highway Administration investments into the Upper Hoh Road leading to Olympic National Park. 6 cv / Highlights from recent federal lobbying work include: • Maui County, HI Strategies 360 partnered with Maui County to secure funding for a top-priority project for the Hawaii Department of Transportation: The Waiale Road Extension Project, a $34 Million effort. We met monthly with all the County of Maui Department heads to develop a strategic approach to this highly competitive grant funding. We provided advice on drafting their proposal with the US DoT and worked with Maui MPO Director to prioritize Maui's extension road project. These efforts led to an announcement in August 2022 that Hawaii received $50 Million in funding for transportation projects, including $25 Million for the County of Maui,from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program to fund the Waiale Road Extension Project.The approximately 8,600-foot extension will extend Waiale Road's current endpoint at East Waiko Road southward to Honoapiilani Highway.As part of this extension,there will be two travel lanes, bike lanes, sidewalks, and a shared-use path on one side of the roadway. It will eventually support 1,600 additional housing units in the Waikapu Country Town project. • Golden Valley Electric Association S360 developed a targeted Executive and Legislative Branches meetings strategy to leverage the clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that would provide funding for Rural Electric Cooperatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and increase resiliency within rural communities. The strategy developed and implemented by S360 led to the United States Department of Agriculture announcing it would seek public input on the ways to make funds available through the Inflation Reduction Act to advance clean energy for people in Rural America. S360 counseled Golden Valley Electric Association on the development of oral and written comments to the Department of Agriculture on the implementation and allocation of up to $9.7 billion for loans, grants, loan modifications and other financial assistance to support the purchase of renewable energy systems, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture systems. Funding also may be used to deploy these systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements to generation and transmission systems of eligible entities. The meeting with the Department of Agriculture has set the stage for Golden Valley Electric Association to compete on a level playing field with other rural electric cooperatives to secure the forgiveness of debt and moving forward to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions with renewable energy. 7 c • City of Marysville Marysville, the second largest city in Snohomish County and one of the fastest growing in Washington state, like many of the towns in our region, suffers from traffic congestion that impacts commerce and quality of life for residents. One excruciating traffic congestion area is on Grove Street, between Cedar and State Avenues, where the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway crosses, causing heavy traffic congestion and extended area back-ups. The city's fix for this solution, an overcrossing, needs outside funding to be a feasible solution. Recently, Strategies 360 successfully advocated on behalf of the City of Marysville to submit the Grove Street Overcrossing Project by Congressman Rick Larsen to the House Appropriations Committee under the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Related Agencies Appropriations bill for community project funding. The Grove Street Overcrossing project received $3 million in funding. With this funding, the City of Marysville will have the financial support it needs to build the new overcrossing, eliminating the congestion and backups caused by the train traffic. • City of Arlington Over 30 years the City of Arlington along with the City of Marysville have partnered to establish the Cascade Industrial Center, it is imperative that they have solid infrastructure to boost the local economy by bringing family wage jobs to the area, and helping residents work closer to home. The City of Arlington has been plagued by traffic congestion through the main state highway (SR-531) which is currently two lanes and has over 26,000 vehicles traveling per day. This volume of traffic has a significant impact on employees at the Cascade Industrial Center, residents traveling in the area, and on freight mobility during commute hours. It has been reported that over 44 collisions occur annually,which further impact vehicle movement. Traffic improvement projects are high on the City of Arlington's priority list. The City's proposed solution is to provide an alternate route for freight and vehicles, so they are not traveling on SR-531. The project proposes completion of a missing roadway segment of 169th Street. The final segment includes a vehicle roadway and multi- use path for pedestrians and bicyclists connecting the Cascade Industrial Center to Smokey Point Blvd, transit, and the 1-5 corridor. Strategies 360 worked with the City of Arlington to submit the 169th Street Connecting Segment project by Congressman Rick Larsen to the House Appropriations Committee under the FY 2023 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Related Agencies Appropriations bill for community project funding. The 169th Street Connecting Segment project received $3.65 million in funding. With this funding, the City of Arlington, the alternate route will help ease congestion and improve the quality of life for residents, manufacturing industries, and Cascade Industrial Center industrial workers. 8 =Ter LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION AND BILL TRACKING SOFTWARE S360 builds custom templates and reports to meet the needs of our lobbying clients. We monitor a diverse array of media channels and maintain active and engaged networks at the state and federal level.These activities allow us to gather nuanced and complete legislative information. Our custom reports and documents are informed by bill tracking via LobbyGov at the state level. 9 CV'Ft PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH Our team of effective and experienced government relations professionals are among the best in Olympia and Washington DC. We are experienced, connected, and we know government relations. Our strategy for moving your goals forward is based on a comprehensive understanding of the County's current strategic position on existing priorities and informed by an understanding of existing relationships with key decision makers. In short, we would begin by asking questions, develop a detailed understanding of the current landscape, and propose a focused strategy to meet your needs. Our strategy for Washington State legislative engagement would include: Pre-session preparation ✓ 2024 kickoff conversations with a goal of understanding policy and budget goals, issues, plans, and opportunities. ✓ Develop and fine tune legislative priorities around current needs, and other issues as identified. ✓ Create a 2024 legislative priorities leave-behind document to use during in-person meetings. ✓ Submit necessary budget requests for inclusion in the budget and begin working requests with relevant state agencies. ✓ Schedule meetings with key legislators related to specific policy and budget requests. Activities during session ✓ Monitor and represent Jefferson County on issues consistent with legislative priorities. ✓ Develop impactful and effective advocacy trips to Olympia and Washington DC and accompany Jefferson County leadership to legislative, committee, and state agency staff meetings. ✓ Strategize and advocate for legislation and other policies consistent with Jefferson County goals and objectives. ✓ Participate and advocate with stakeholders in any relevant weekly lobby meetings with legislative and committee leadership (may include Washington State Association of Counties or similar). ✓ Set up meetings with policy makers within relevant state agencies and the Governor's office, as needed. ✓ Monitor legislative issues originating within state and federal agencies and develop positions in response. ➢ Represent Jefferson County at legislative hearings or agency meetings as needed. ➢ Regularly meet with appropriate legislators on committees relevant to developing legislation or budget requests, for example the House Appropriations and Capital Budget committees and Senate Ways & Means committee regarding any budget- related requests. ➢ Regular communications with you and/or your designees on pending budget appropriations, legislation, and other state funding through weekly written reports, emails, and conference calls. 10 c Fr We are constantly engaging with clients during this entire cycle to ensure that we are learning and adapting our approaches based on analysis and insights to get the best outcomes. Below is an example of an iterative process we would use to serve Jefferson County at the federal level. Initially, we will discuss any larger context surrounding the issues at hand as well as potential and previously utilized strategies. Based on information and feedback gleaned in these initial sessions,we will create a plan which will be reviewed and approved by all parties. Other examples of 5360's engagement during the discovery phases include: ➢ Meeting with the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and designated department leaders to review past engagement, update on any recent changes to federal funding and policy priorities, as well as overarching goals, and develop a strategic and integrated work plan at the federal level. ➢ Identify relevant Congressional representatives, with a focus on the state of Washington federal delegation and their staff and agencies, to identify new federal funding opportunities in priority areas. ➢ Attend congressional hearings and markups on appropriations to assess opportunities in each priority area. Next,we determine what our deliverables should be and incorporate appropriate time for review, discussion, and revision. Critical at this stage is taking the time to articulate not just what we should deliver, but why each deliverable is necessary and how it supports the main goals of S360's advocacy on behalf of Jefferson County. Our workplan would include key legislative dates, recommended tactics, or considerations for federal outreach, messaging strategy, and identification of any collateral, assets, stories, photos, or contacts necessary to localize our efforts for Jefferson County. After establishing our goals and defining our approach through a strategy and work plan, we would develop the tools needed for our advocacy. Examples of tools include: ➢ A detailed work plan incorporating the full analysis outlined above. ➢ Messaging that conveys Jefferson County's priorities targeted for specific audiences. ➢ Briefing and other written materials for each priority area. ➢ Talking points and other background materials. Utilizing our insights and tools, we would then begin to build on the outreach we have done on behalf of Jefferson County over many years. Examples of this outreach include: Meetings with the Board of Commissioners and other identified department leaders to educate, train in all aspects of the Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending appropriation requests. ➢ Virtual Meetings to educate and provide guidance on the application process to submit Fiscal Year 2024 community project funding/congressionally directed spending items. ➢ Lay out the appropriations request requirements, timeline, deadline of the Washinton congressional delegation. 11 =TEC ➢ Research and evaluate potential projects identified to determine their viability to receive Community Project Funding. ➢ Prioritize viable funding opportunities for Jefferson County projects and identify each project's potential for successfully securing funding. ➢ Present the prioritized project to Jefferson County and work closely with the Board of Commissioners to develop a prioritized Community Project funding request plan. ➢ Work with pertinent departments to define scope, develop detailed cost estimate and research to confirm eligibility of expenditures in accordance with House and Senate Appropriations Committee guidelines and rules on Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. ➢ Develop a comprehensive funding plan strategy and timeline. ➢ Prepare all required funding appropriation documentation and forms pursuant to House and Senate Appropriations Committee Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests guidelines and instructions. ➢ Video conference updates on the progress of the Federal appropriations agenda. Monthly reports with detailed information on activities of interest. ➢ Written monthly activity reports and periodic updates on pending legislation and priorities. ➢ Meetings with members of Washington's congressional delegation and key staff members to introduce and refine community project funding request priorities. Share legislative agenda with key federal agencies, industry groups and important influencers. ➢ Coordinate and prepare for meetings between the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Department of Energy representatives „ and others as needed, as well as the leadership in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate and Executive Branch agencies. Development and delivery of legislative strategy based on your relevant interests and strategic goals, particularly in relation to efforts to secure funding for the top three community project funding/congressionally directed spending requests. We would focus on coordinating with the Washington congressional delegation to secure funding for these priority projects. ➢ Present specific requests to the Washington congressional delegation and advance components of the agenda with members of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate with legislative jurisdiction over targeted issues and key influencers. ➢ Identify grant opportunities and provide technical assistance to the Commissioners, County Administrator, department heads and designated staff for review, preparation, and final submittal. Use creative, innovative approaches to secure funding. 12 cii, / ➢ Identify and pursue thought leadership opportunities for publishing articles, speaking at influential conferences, and testifying on Capitol Hill. ➢ Establish positive relationships and build champions with decision-makers to create support for your priority issues in Congress and Administration. ➢ Establish regular communication and visibility for you through meetings, thought leadership, and site visits targeting key influencers. ➢ Help identify public policy issues of importance to Jefferson County and develop specific position papers in issue areas that can be shared in media, industry groups, agency, and congressional leaders. These issue papers will be updated on a regular, and as warranted, basis. ➢ Coordinate and accompany site visits by Congressional members and staff to high priority venues, specifically for Members with jurisdiction in priority areas. ➢ Identify opportunities for Jefferson County leadership to testify before Congress and coordinate logistics and help draft testimony. ➢ Assist with the management of virtual and in-person visits/fly-ins of the county's representatives to Washington, DC, for meetings with Members of Congress and their appropriations staff and Agency officials. Develop meaningful agendas, talking points and briefing materials. ➢ Monitor and impact legislation and regulations affecting municipalities. ➢ Establish and maintain liaison services, establish regular interaction, and assist the Jefferson County in establishing long-term relationships with influencers, industry groups with allied interests, and decision makers. ➢ Identify specific actions to be appropriately advanced that will enhance the county's relationships with the relevant members and their staff. 13 =TEE, PROJECT TEAM We are Strategies 360, and our calling is to drive lasting change. Founded in 2004, with offices in 13 states including Washington, D.C.,Vancouver, BC and Jakarta, Indonesia, Strategies 360 is a leading public affairs, communications, research, and marketing firm. Our team of more than 180 employees is drawn from the worlds of communications, advertising, marketing and design, the news media, quantitative and qualitative research, government, and politics. We bring deep expertise, integration, and sharp, strategic thinking to all our clients. By offering more services under one roof, we provide Jefferson County a seamless,tailored approach, crafted to meet your specific needs and overall objectives. Available services include: * Communications: Public Relations, Media Relations, Reputation Management and Crisis Communications * Creative Services: Branding, Marketing &Advertising, Media Strategy, Videography, Digital Marketing, Design & Copy, Web Engineering * Government Relations: State, Federal, and Local Strategy, Policy, and Lobbying * Public Affairs: Coalition Building, Initiatives & Campaigns; Bonds & Levies, Siting & Permitting * Research: Message Development, Targeting and Segmentation, Campaign Polling, and Executive and Opinion Leader Research The Strategies 360 team is not only known for providing strategic counsel and delivering wins for our clients, but also for leading the work with our values of integrity, equity, and community. We strongly believe in building effective and diverse coalitions, elevating the voices of people most impacted by policy, and promoting leaders and community members of color whenever possible. Strategies 360 is veteran-owned and proud of our diverse team. S360 values diversity across the firm and we implement this value from top down. Over half of our executive leadership are women. We are committed to diversity, as demonstrated in key leadership positions across the firm and our global footprint and throughout the United States, Canada, and Indonesia.This ensures that our staff is made up of people with varying backgrounds, religions, orientations, and identities. We cultivate a firmwide culture of openness and respect and aim to work with clients that have the same values. We have a deep bench and strategic resources available to meet your needs and drive your agenda. Below you will find experience summaries for the four experienced and professional lobbyists who will be directly responsible for Jefferson County's progress in Washington DC and Olympia. S360's offices in Washington DC and Olympia are conveniently located to provide easy access to lawmakers and agency staff. Each office maintains a staff of four experienced 14 avEcp Wm Vs lobbyists during session. Having multiple staff allows S360 to cover multiple meetings and legislative hearings at the same time, and to provide adequate staffing backstops for every client. S360 consultants are well versed in the broader political landscape and the complexities of the legislative process. Our political reach and influence with Washington's congressional delegation, key federal and state agency staff, and Governor Inslee and the executive agencies he oversees, are very strong. S360 also has considerable experience, knowledge, and background in working on rural infrastructure, affordable housing, and growth management issues, and capital, operating, and transportation budget requests. S360's organizational structure (as noted in the appendix) is very flat. Office leads Tylynn Gordon and Nick Streuli maintain a large degree of operational autonomy, allowing us to be flexible and nimble in service of our clients. 5360's founder and CEO will not be directly involved in the delivery of contracted services; however he remains accessible to consult on issues as needed. At our 2024 kickoff meeting, we will establish the cadence for regular interactions with Jefferson County Commissioners and staff, as well as identify the amount of time that will be dedicated by each team member. While we maintain a robust book of business,we are dedicated to ensuring that key staff have the capacity to dedicate the time necessary to meet client goals. JEFFERSON COUNTY LOBBYING TEAM Crystal Ellerbe Senior Vice President, Federal Relations Location: Washington D.C. I Crystal Ellerbe is a Vice President for Federal Relations in the ems,' ' Strategies 360 Washington, D.C. office. Crystal has nearly two decades of experience in government relations, on both Capitol Hill and in the private sector. She helps Strategies360's clients achieve their goals by successfully navigating Congress and federal agencies, working on issues such as federal grants and funding, transportation, housing, education, manufacturing, disaster recovery, and others. Prior to joining Strategies 360, Crystal was most recently a government relations consultant, focused on securing grant programs for clients. As the director of federal affairs for the University of New Orleans, she developed the university's federal priorities and helped secure a major grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Crystal also spent nearly five years as director of government relations for commercial vehicle manufacturer Navistar, where she helped the company secure a $37 million truck efficiency research grant while also managing Navistar's political action committee (PAC). 15 EC Her experience on the hill includes work as a legislative aide/assistant to former Senators Frank Murkowski (P-AK) and David Vitter (P-LA). A native of the D.C. area, Crystal has a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland and graduate level certification in Congressional studies from the Legislative Studies Institute. In her free time, Crystal enjoys baking and reading science fiction and Civil War history. Tylynn Gordon Executive Vice President, Federal Relations Location: Washington D.C. At Strategies 360, Tylynn co-leads the D.C. office and works on behalf of an array of clients in sectors including health care, energy, housing, technology, and trade associations, providing them with the cutting- edge, comprehensive, and coordinated strategic services necessary to win in today's marketplace of ideas.Tylynn is known for her creative approaches, nimbleness, and devoted attention to her clients and the task at hand. Before joining Strategies 360,Tylynn served as Deputy State Insurance and Securities Commissioner of Montana, where she developed legislative strategy and spearheaded the passage of 21 pieces of key health care and securities legislation. She helped pass a landmark health insurance legislation program, Insure Montana, that went on to win national awards and became a model for the premium-assistance provision of the Affordable Care Act. Nick Streuli Senior Vice President, Washington State Government Relations Location: Olympia, WA Nick Streuli leading our professional team of advocates in Olympia. } Known for his collaborative problem solving and partnership building savvy, Nick has navigated complex legislative negotiations that require consensus across diverse interests in the areas of clean energy, employment and workforce development, housing, and public health. Previously, Nick served as Governor Jay Inslee's executive director of policy and outreach, where he managed teams in both Washington State and Washington D.0 in charge of statewide policy, congressional affairs, international relations, and local government outreach. During his tenure with the Inslee administration, Nick assisted with the passage of the Climate Commitment Act, a cap-and-invest program to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Once passed into law, Nick worked closely with the Department of Ecology to implement and oversee the program including coordination with municipal and small utilities. 16 cre2Er Prior to his service with Governor Inslee, Nick worked as the legislative director for the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). In this position, he worked closely with the legislature and stakeholders including business, labor, and family policy advocates to negotiate the historic bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave Act for Washington state. In the years that followed, he advised legislators in other states and Congress on how to structure similar programs. He also worked as the ESD federal government and tribal affairs liaison prior to serving as the legislative director. Nick currently serves on the Advisory Board of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, a joint effort of Washington State University and the University of Washington to foster collaborative public policy in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest. Nick lives in Olympia with his partner Christina and their teenage son. They enjoy fitness activities, cheering loudly at cross-country and track meets, and spending time with their two dogs. He holds a master's degree in business administration and a B.A. in political science and economics, both from Washington State University. Kelsey Hulse Vice President, Washington State Government Relations Location: Olympia, WA Kelsey Hulse serves as lead state primary lobbyist y p y point of contract for 5360's municipal lobbying clients. She approaches government affairs with optimism and relentless persistence. As Vice President of Government Relations for S360's Olympia practice, she delivers agile strategies to advocate for her clients at the Washington Legislature and with government agencies and municipalities. With nearly two decades working across marketing, strategic communications and advocacy disciplines, Kelsey offers well-rounded service to clients to effectively build and maintain relationships at the capitol and across the state. Prior to joining S360, Kelsey developed broad and deep infrastructure experience over 6 years serving in government affairs roles at Puget Sound Energy (PSE). She worked with municipalities and tribal governments to develop engagement strategies to move gas and electric infrastructure improvements and critical system maintenance projects forward. As Tribal Relations Manager, she developed and implemented a tribal engagement plan for PSE's first clean energy implementation plan, expanded tribal participation in voluntary clean energy programs, and established companywide tribal relations and cultural awareness training. At the state legislature, she represented PSE on issues wide ranging issues including the clean energy transition, regulatory changes, and customer support programs. Kelsey has developed an approach to serving clients that has been successful across a variety of disciplines—creating rock solid plans, building compelling messages and 17 C'7 ,1 ri lir connecting those messages to the right audience. She brings her persistence and can-do outlook to serve the ambitious goals of the clients she represents in Olympia and the communities they serve. Kelsey serves her community as a board member on the Nisqually Land Trust, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce. Kelsey earned her undergraduate degree at Albion College and her MBA at Western Governors University. 18 CITECIP �.� BUDGET Given the breadth of Jefferson County's ambitions and goals related to engagement at the federal and state levels, we suggest a monthly retainer to provide proactive, consistent, and responsive service throughout the year. We recognize that Jefferson County is a small local government with limited staff capacity.This retainer fee structure is the best option to allow us to act as an extension of your staff, providing maximum value for Jefferson County residents. We deeply value the relationship we have built with Jefferson County over our many years of work together. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss any budget constraints or needs related to the pricing outlined below as we are eager to develop a plan that meets your financial needs. FEDERAL AND STATE LOBBYING RETAINER COST Federal Government Relations& Lobbying ($3,000/month for 12 $36,000 months) State Lobbying (S3,000/month for 12 months) $36,000 TOTAL $72,000 19 SEC Appendix: Supporting Documentation 'SOS.VES 1AKE AVE N SITE 10001 SEAL z fE NA 98109 ♦1`R-ul ill s7uO.COM CVECP 1. Proof of registration with the Washington Public Disclosure Commission Both Strategies 360 and its lobbyists maintain registration and comply with all requirements of the Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) and the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA). Details about registration and reporting are maintained online and can be found at pdc.wa.gov for Washington State lobbying registration information and lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov and Ida.senate.gov for federal lobbying registration information. Samples of registration information are included below. liagulanni Candidates, 11P4611 Help/FAQ Log in Campaign and Lets STRATEGIES 360* Address: Temporary address during session: 1505 WESTLAKE AVE N STE 1000 United States SEATTLE,WA 98109 United States Telephone:(206)282-1990 Email:ayas0DSTR.ATEGIES360.COM Aya Samman Kelsey Hulse Nick Streuli Casey Brown Lobbying since:2021 Lobbying since:2022 Lobbying since..2023 Lobbying since..2023 ,,, 14. : a ,r k s ' li. 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Client lists - 2021 - 2023 State lobbying clients Acentra Health Jefferson County Agribeef League of Education Voters American Medical Response Lucid Motors (AMR) Maplebear Inc, dba Instacart Atlas Agro Neology, Inc. Block, Inc. Norpac C-TRAN Northwest Healthcare Response City of Arlington Network (NHRN) City of Marysville Novavax City of Monroe PacificSource Health Plans City of Stanwood Southport Real Estate City of Tumwater Swimply Compass Health Tenaska Comprehensive Healthcare The Neiders Company Epic Asset Management Tulalip Tribes of Washington Etsy Vivid Seats LLC Fourfront Contributor Washington Ambulance Goodman Real Estate Association Grant County PUD Washington Poison Center Grocery Outlet Inc. Willapa-Grays Harbor Oyster 10 Management Company LLC Growers Association Workday Federal lobbying clients America's Service Commissions City of Kenmore, WA ANCSA Regional Association City of Marysville, WA Annie E. Casey Foundation City of Monroe, WA Association of Idaho Cities City of San Jacinto, CA Auraria Higher Education City of Stanwood, WA Center Colorado Health and Bristol Bay Native Corporation Technology Centers Besi Compass Health Cenate Comtech Center for Employment Cordova Contracting & Opportunities Development Charter Cowlitz Tribe Chickasaw Nation Dawson City of Arlington, WA Denzenhall Resources CTECP Federal lobbying clients, UCAR continued University of Hawaii Downtown Denver Partnership Voith Hydro Elliott Investment Management Western College of Construction Emerson Collective Endometriosis Foundation of America First Hawaiian Bank Golden Valley Electric Association Hale Makua Honu Technical Services Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Jefferson County, WA Kona Community Hospital Louisiana Budget Project Matson Maui County Motor City Casino Mountain Health CO-OP National Alliance of Public Charter Schools National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) NCTA-The Internet and Television Association Neptune Aviation New Ways to Work NOPC NORPAC North Star Scientific Novele REDF Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii Resources Legacy Fund Service Year Alliance Spectrum Photonics Third Way Thurston County, Washington Tidal Basin Consultants Turo C'TECP 3. Recent audit report by an independent certified public accountant Consistent with its peers and industry, Strategies 360 does not engage an independent certified public accountant to provide regular audits, but, rather, maintains its own internal financial controls. We can provide internally prepared financial statements upon request. S360 maintains accounting and financial management systems which comply with generally accepted accounting principles and is adequate to meet federal and state reporting requirements. ',c'?E'CI 4. Organizational Chart Strategies 360 is a full-service research, public affairs, and communication firm. We have built a team of people who become your partners, tacking the unique issues facing our region with creativity and conviction. We maintain a network of 19 offices in 12 states, making broad and deep expertise available as needed to serve our clients' goals. For the purposes of delivering the services identified in your scope of work for legislative representation and lobbying services,the relevant reporting structure is outlined below. Ron Dotzauer, Founder and CEO Karen Waters, President Nick Streuli, Tylynn Gordon, , Senior Vice President for Executive Vice President, Government Relations Federal Government Relations Kelsey Hulse, Crystal Ellerbe, Vice President for Government Senior Vice President, Relations Federal Relations 1505 WESTLAKE AVE.N.SUITE 1000I SEATTLE WA 981E STIS 1'Sa1FSitso.L St F.7Ecy 5. RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT STAFF Crystal Ellerbe Senior Vice President, Federal Relations Crystal Ellerbe is a Vice President for Federal Relations in the Strategies 360 Washington, D.C. office. Crystal has nearly two �� decades of experience in government relations, on both Capitol '1I Hill and in the private sector. She helps Strategies 360's clients achieve their goals by successfully navigating Congress and federal agencies,working on issues such as federal grants and funding, transportation, housing, education, manufacturing, disaster recovery, and others. Prior to joining Strategies 360, Crystal was most recently a government relations consultant,focused on securing grant programs for clients.As the director of federal affairs for the University of New Orleans, she developed the university's federal priorities and helped secure a major grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Crystal also spent nearly five years as director of government relations for commercial vehicle manufacturer Navistar, where she helped the company secure a $37 million truck efficiency research grant while also managing Navistar's political action committee (PAC). Her experience on the hill includes work as a legislative aide/assistant to former Senators Frank Murkowski (R-AK) and David Vitter (R-LA). A native of the D.C. area, Crystal has a B.A. in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland and graduate level certification in Congressional studies from the Legislative Studies Institute. In her free time, Crystal enjoys baking and reading science fiction and Civil War history. Tylynn Gordon Executive Vice President, Federal Relations 4 At Strategies 360,Tylynn co-leads the D.C. office and works on behalf of an array of clients in sectors including health care, energy, housing, technology, and trade associations, providing them with the cutting-edge, comprehensive, and coordinated strategic services necessary to win in today's marketplace of ideas. Tylynn is known for her creative approaches, nimbleness, and devoted attention to her clients and the task at hand. Before joining Strategies 360,Tylynn served as Deputy State Insurance and Securities Commissioner of Montana,where she developed legislative strategy and spearheaded the passage of 21 pieces of key health care and securities legislation. c /C She helped pass a landmark health insurance legislation program, Insure Montana, that went on to win national awards and became a model for the premium- assistance provision of the Affordable Care Act. Kelsey Hulse Vice President, Government Relations Kelsey Hulse serves as lead lobbyist and primary point of contract for S360's municipal lobbying clients. She approaches government affairs with optimism and relentless persistence. As Vice President of Government Relations for S360's Olympia practice, she delivers agile strategies to advocate for her clients at the Washington Legislature and with government agencies and municipalities. With nearly two decades working across marketing, strategic communications and advocacy disciplines, Kelsey offers well-rounded service to clients to effectively build and maintain relationships at the capitol and across the state. Prior to joining S360, Kelsey developed broad and deep energy experience over almost 6 years serving in government affairs roles at Puget Sound Energy (PSE). She worked with municipalities and tribal governments to develop engagement strategies to move gas and electric infrastructure improvements and critical system maintenance projects forward.As Tribal Relations Manager, she developed and implemented a tribal engagement plan for PSE's first clean energy implementation plan, expanded tribal participation in voluntary clean energy programs, and established companywide tribal relations and cultural awareness training. At the state legislature, she represented PSE on issues wide ranging issues including the clean energy transition, regulatory changes, and customer support programs. Kelsey has developed an approach to serving clients that has been successful across a variety of disciplines-creating rock solid plans, building compelling messages and connecting those messages to the right audience. She brings her persistence and can-do outlook to serve the ambitious goals of the clients she represents in Olympia and the communities they serve. Kelsey serves her community as a board member on the Nisqually Land Trust, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce. Kelsey earned her undergraduate degree at Albion College and her MBA at Western Governors University. =TEC ' Nick Streuli Senior Vice President, Government Relations ,, Nick Streuli leading our professional team of advocates in Olympia. Known for his collaborative problem solving and partnership building savvy, Nick has navigated complex legislative negotiations that require consensus across diverse interests in the areas of clean energy, employment and workforce development, housing, and public health. Previously, Nick served as Governor Jay Inslee's executive director of policy and outreach,where he managed teams in both Washington State and Washington D.0 in charge of statewide policy, congressional affairs, international relations, and local government outreach. During his tenure with the Inslee administration, Nick assisted with the passage of the Climate Commitment Act, a cap-and-invest program to reduce statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Once passed into law, Nick worked closely with the Department of Ecology to implement and oversee the program including coordination with municipal and small utilities. Prior to his service with Governor Inslee, Nick worked as the legislative director for the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). In this position, he worked closely with the legislature and stakeholders including business, labor, and family policy advocates to negotiate the historic bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave Act for Washington state. In the years that followed, he advised legislators in other states and Congress on how to structure similar programs. He also worked as the ESD federal government and tribal affairs liaison prior to serving as the legislative director. Nick currently serves on the Advisory Board of the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, a joint effort of Washington State University and the University of Washington to foster collaborative public policy in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest. Nick lives in Olympia with his partner Christina and their teenage son. They enjoy fitness activities, cheering loudly at cross-country and track meets, and spending time with their two dogs. He holds a master's degree in business administration and a B.A. in political science and economics, both from Washington State University. F Er 6. SAMPLE LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORTS While Congress or the State Legislature are in session, S360 clients receive regular reports highlighting important events and tracking legislation of interest, in addition to frequent communications by phone, text, or email, as needed. Included below are several sample reports: • Monthly Federal Activity Report-identifies communications and lobbying activities that have occurred on behalf of an individual client. • Special Alert of a Notice of Funding Opportunity-are sent to clients when there is an opportunity to apply for federal fundings that aligns with specific client goals. • Weekly Bill Status Report-the sample included highlighted the policy landscape following an important cutoff date, updating our client on the status of bills of interest. MONTHLY FEDERAL ACTIVITY REPORT October 2023 City of Kenmore,WA Federal Activity Report October 2023: Daily monitoring grants.gov and the Table of Contents of the Federal Register All Inspection Documents and All Documents for potential funding opportunities to provide to the City of Kenmore to pursue. October 6,2023: Electronic communications with Austyn Smith, Legislative Aide in Senator Patty Murray's Office to schedule a meeting to discuss S.1939, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill. October 11,2023: Electronic communication regarding Special Alert on the US Department of the Interior Fish & Wildlife Service National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Restoring River, Floodplain, and Coastal Connectivity and Resiliency. October 11,2023: Electronic communications with Rob Karlinsey and Stephanie Lucash regarding letter of support for Rep. DelBene's bill, H.R. 3238, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. October 11,2023: Electronic communications with Doug Levy regarding the National Fish Passage Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Restoring River, Floodplain, and Coastal Connectivity and Resiliency. ?EC October 11,2023: Electronic communication regarding the US Department of Transportation Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Office hours being held on October 13, 2023. October 12, 2023: Electronic communication regarding Special Alert on the US Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year 2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). October 16,2023: In person meeting with Austyn Smith, Legislative Aide and Amanda Bradley Wyman, Legislative Assistant in Senator Patty Murray's Office to discuss S. 1939,the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization bill and a discuss offering an amendment to provide reimbursement to specific aviation entities for financial losses incurred because of closures due to Presidential Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) related presidential domestic visits. October 24,2023: Electronic communications with Rob Karlinsey discussing the City of Kenmore signing onto a letter to provide additional funding for the Habitat Restoration Program in the FY 2024 Interior, Environment Appropriations bill. October 27, 2023: Participated in the USDOT Intergovernmental Affairs Monthly Partners Call October 27,2023: Electronic communication the White House fact sheet Biden- Harris Administration Takes Action to Create More Affordable Housing by Converting Commercial Properties to Residential Use. October 27, 2023: Electronic communications with Shanta Katipamula, Legislative Assistant and Savanna Steele, Community Liaison in Rep. Suzan DelBene's Office regarding her visit to the City of Kenmore on October 31, 2023. October 27, 2023: Follow up phone conversation with Rob Karlinsey regarding Rep. Suzan DelBene visit to the City of Kenmore on October 31,2023. October 28,2023: Electronic communications with Rob Karlinsey providing the run of show for Rep. Suzan DelBene's visit to the City of Kenmore on October 31,2023. SPECIAL ALERT OF A NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY *****SPECIAL ALERT*****:THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEEKS APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING (PRO HOUSING) (HUD) PATHWAYS TO REMOVING OBSTACLES TO HOUSING (PRO HOUSING) (HUD) Due Date:The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on October 30, 2023. Estimated Project Start Date:January 31,2024. Estimated Project End Date: September 30, 2029. Funds: $85,000,000 Scope: Communities nationwide are suffering from a lack of affordable housing, and housing production is not meeting the increasing demand for accessible and available units in many urban and rural areas, particularly areas of high opportunity. Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) empowers communities that are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing and seeking to increase housing production and lower housing costs for families over the long term. Barriers to affordable housing can be caused by zoning decisions, land use policies, or regulations; inefficient procedures; gaps in available resources for development; deteriorating or inadequate infrastructure; lack of neighborhood amenities; or challenges to preserving existing housing stock such as increasing threats from natural hazards, redevelopment that reduces the number of affordable units, or expiration of affordability requirements.Across the United States, regulatory and other barriers have made it difficult to produce, preserve, and access affordable housing. Constrained supply drives up housing costs and this reduces affordability over the long term.According to American Community Survey estimates in 2021, 39.3 million households (20.9 million renters and 18.4 million homeowners) have been classified as "cost-burdened,"spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing. When broken down by race, Black families face affordability challenges as homeowners and renters more than any other race/ethnic group, spending between 30 to 50 percent of their income on housing. In Puerto Rico, cost-burdened households face severe affordability challenges, spending between 50 to 90 percent of their income on housing. Limited access to housing has long-term effects on access to opportunity and ability to build generational wealth, especially for underserved communities of color and low- income people. Affordability challenges and the lack of affordable housing supply further increase eviction pressures and likelihood of homelessness for low-income people. HUD is issuing this NOFO under the authority of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, approved December 29, 2022) (Appropriations Act),which appropriates$85 million for competitive grant funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Congress has directed HUD to undertake a competition using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) statutory and regulatory framework. Under this NOFO, HUD will provide PRO Housing grants to identify and remove ctii2Ecp .. `' barriers to affordable housing production and preservation. Grantees may use awards to further develop, evaluate, and implement housing policy plans, improve housing strategies, and facilitate affordable housing production and preservation. Eligible applicants are local and state governments, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), and multijurisdictional entities. HUD has six goals for this competition: Fairly and effectively award the PRO Housing grant funding Elevate and enable promising practices dedicated to identifying and removing barriers to affordable housing production and preservation,while preventing displacement Institutionalize state and local analysis and implementation of effective, equitable, and resilient approaches to affordable housing production and preservation Provide technical assistance to help communities better fulfill the Consolidated Plan's requirement of identifying barriers to affordable housing and implementing solutions to address those barriers Affirmatively further fair housing by addressing and removing barriers that perpetuate segregation, barriers that inhibit access to well-resourced areas of opportunity for protected class groups and vulnerable populations, and barriers that concentrate affordable housing in under-resourced areas. Facilitate collaboration and harness innovative approaches from jurisdictions, researchers, advocates, and stakeholders. HUD will prioritize applicants that demonstrate: (1) progress and a commitment to overcoming local barriers to facilitate the increase in affordable housing production and preservation; and (2) an acute demand for housing affordable to households with incomes below 100 percent of the area median income. If applicable, proposals should also explain how the funds would be used to identify and remove barriers to affordable housing in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing by expanding access to housing opportunities in well-resourced areas for protected class groups. HUD will also prioritize applicants that demonstrate a commitment and ability to identify and remove barriers to (1) expanding affordable housing in a manner that would promote desegregation; (2) expanding affordable housing in well-resourced areas of opportunity for protected class groups that have systematically been denied equitable access to such areas; or (3) deconcentrating affordable housing and increasing housing choice. HUD has six goals for this competition: • Fairly and effectively award the PRO Housing grant funding • Elevate and enable promising practices dedicated to identifying and removing barriers to affordable housing production and preservation,while preventing displacement S EC? • Institutionalize state and local analysis and implementation of effective, equitable, and resilient approaches to affordable housing production and preservation • Provide technical assistance to help communities better fulfill the Consolidated Plan's requirement of identifying barriers to affordable housing and implementing solutions to address those barriers • Affirmatively further fair housing by addressing and removing barriers that perpetuate segregation, barriers that inhibit access to well-resourced areas of opportunity for protected class groups and vulnerable populations, and barriers that concentrate affordable housing in under-resourced areas. • Facilitate collaboration and harness innovative approaches from jurisdictions, researchers, advocates, and stakeholders. HUD encourages applications that incorporate a discussion of key barriers related to land-use regulations, permitting, or related procedural issues. HUD further encourages applicants to outline and discuss how their proposed activities will advance equity, locate affordable accessible housing near transit and bolster access to services and opportunities, increase community resilience and mitigate the effects of natural and environmental hazards, and develop and preserve affordable housing in accordance with input from community members and other stakeholders. As with all CDBG assistance, the priority is to serve low- and moderate- income people.PRO Housing grantees must administer the PRO Housing grant in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing, which means taking meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, to overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. Specifically, affirmatively furthering fair housing means taking meaningful actions that,taken together, address significant disparities in housing needs and in access to opportunities, replacing segregated living patterns with truly integrated and balanced living patterns,transforming racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity, and fostering and maintaining compliance with civil rights and fair housing laws. Eligibility:State governments; County governments; City or township governments. Other eligible applicants include Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Multijurisdictional Entities. Refer to the Program Definitions in Section I.A to review how these terms are defined in the PRO Housing program. Individuals,foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Match or Cost Share Requirement:This Program does not require cost sharing or matching, but provides points based on leverage as described below. HUD will award points under Rating Factor d. (Leverage) for applications that propose qualified financial leverage and provide the required firm commitments and/or supporting documentation to support each source of financial leverage. Applicants must secure and use all financial leverage by the end of the period of performance. Grantees may use other Federal sources as financial leverage only if a los ?EC program's authorizing statute permits such use. Recipients will also report on any leveraged funds received and used in association with this application. For More Information: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportu nity.html?oppld=350133 lir cvFC City of Marysville Week 5 Bill Report Ways&Means(Senate)-SHR 4 and Virtual JACB-2/13 @ 4:00pm • SB 5539-Public Hearing-Making technical corrections to the local tax increment financing program. Ways&Means(Senate) -SHR 4 and Virtual JACB-2/14 @ 4:00pm • SSB 5533 -Public Hearing-Concerning the creation of a model vehicle pursuit policy. Local Government(House) -HHR E and Virtual JLOB-2/15 @ 8:00am • HB 1446-Public Hearing- Incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. Community Safety,Justice, &Reentry(House) -HHR D and Virtual JLOB-2/16 @ 8:00am • HB 1363 -Exec Session -Concerning vehicular pursuits. Finance(House)-HHR A and Virtual JLOB-2/16 @ 1:30pm • HB 1575 -Public Hearing- Modifying the sales and use tax for cultural access programs by allowing the tax to be imposed by a councilmanic or commission authority and defining timelines and priorities for action. (If measure is referred to committee.) Bill# Abbrev.Title Short Description Status Sponsor Compostable Evaluating compostable product SHB 1033 H Rules R Walen product usage usage in Washington. SHB 1078 Urban forest Concerning urban forest H Approps Duerr management management ordinances. SHB 1110 Increasing middle housing in areas Bateman Middle housing traditionally dedicated to single- H HOUSDPS (SSB 5190) family detached housing. (Trudeau) HB 1125 Transportation Making transportation (SB 5162) budget appropriations for the 2023-2025 H Transportation Fey fiscal biennium. HB 1126 Transportation Making supplemental (SB 5164) budget,supp. transportation appropriations for H Transportation Fey the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium. Improving climate resiliency through the development of a HB 1166 Water quality water quality trading program for H Env&Energy Dye trading prog. recipients of national pollutant discharge elimination system general permits. HB 1169 Legal financial Concerning legal financial H Approps Simmons obligations obligations. C Vas Vitt IF HB 1178 Firearms/local Concerning local government H Civil R&Judi Hackney (SB 5446) government authority to regulate firearms. SHB 1245 Increasing housing options through Barkis (SSB 5364) Lot splitting lot splitting. H 2nd Reading (Frame) ESHB 1251 Water system Concerning water systems' notice Stonier (SB 5215) notices to customers of public health H Passed 3rd (Robinson) Robinson considerations. HB 1296 Local permit Concerning consolidating local H A Peterson ppro (SSB 5290) review permit review processes. s p (Mullet) Waiving municipal utility SHB 1326 Utility connection connection charges for certain S Loc Gov, Land U Cortes charges properties. SHB 1329 Utility Preventing utility shutoffs for Mena H ENVIDPS (SSB 5366) shutoffs/heat nonpayment during extreme heat. (Nguyen) Accessory Expanding housing options by HB 1337 easing barriers to the construction H 2nd Reading Gregerson dwelling units and use of accessory dwelling units. SHB 1351 Minimum parking Prohibiting the imposition of Reed minimum parking requirements H Rules R (SB 5456) requirements (Frame) except under certain circumstances. HB 1363 Vehicular H Community Rule (SB 5352) pursuits Concerning vehicular pursuits. Safe (Lovick) Allowing cities and counties to create a simple,standardized HB 1401 Housing permit housing permit process for H Rules R Jacobsen process affordable housing units in areas designated for housing. Incentivizing cities and counties to HB 1446 Law enf. increase employment of Stokesbary H Local Govt (SSB 5361) officers/increase commissioned law enforcement (Holy) officers. HB 1492 State v. Blake Providing relief for persons affected H Civil R&Judi Simmons relief by State v. Blake. HB 1517 Transit-oriented Promoting transit-oriented H Housing Reed (SB 5466) development development. HB 1527 Tax increment Making technical corrections to the Wylie local tax increment financing H FINDP (SB 5539) financing (Cleveland) program. Modifying the sales and use tax for cultural access programs by HB 1575 Cultural access allowing the tax to be imposed by a Reed H Exec Action (SB 5612) programs/tax councilmanic or commission (Lovelett) authority and defining timelines and priorities for action. Local Concerning local government HB 1611 government H Finance Reed permitting permitting. ict.TEct Encouraging treatment for HB 1613 Controlled sub. H Community Rule possession of certain counterfeit(SB 5467) possession Safe (Solomon)drugs or controlled substances. ) Concerning standardizing local Local government procurement rules HB 1621 government among special purpose districts, H Exec Action Ryu procurement first-class and second-class cities, and public utility districts. HB 1625 Rent Enabling local governments to plan Pollet (SB 5615) controls/local and adopt programs to stabilize and H Housing (Valdez) gov. control rents. SB 5035 Controlled sub. Concerning possession of controlled S Law&Justice Padden possession substances. SSB 5094 Water system Adding a climate resilience element S Ways& Means Rolfes plans/climate to water system plans. SB 5200 Capital budget Concerning the capital budget. S Ways& Means Mullet (HB 1147) SSB 5533 Model vehicle Concerning the creation of a model S Ways&Means Lovick pursuit policy vehicle pursuit policy. Controlled Concerning controlled substances, SSB 5536 substances counterfeit substances,and legend S Ways& Means Robinson drug possession and treatment. CVErf law z 7. REFERENCES City of Arlington, Mayor Barbara Tolbert (360) 403-3421, btolbertnarlingtonwa.gov City of Marysville, Mayor Jon Neh ring (360) 363-8000,jnehringnmarysvillewa.gov City Administrator, Gloria Hirashima (360) 363-8000, ghirashima(amarysvillewa.gov City of Stanwood, Mayor Sid Roberts (360) 454-5207, sid.robertsnstanwoodwa.org City Administrator, Shawn Smith (360) 454-5209, shawn.smith(aci.stanwood.wa.us