036-19 - Peninsula Regional Trans. Planning Org. - ContractINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the undersigned public agencies
to establish and jointly participate in the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (PRTPO), pursuant to provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1967, chapter
39.34 RCW, and the Growth Management Act, chapters 36.70A and 47.80 RCW.
Recitals
WHEREAS, the undersigned public agencies recognize the need and desirability to participate in
a forum for cooperative decision making by elected officials of said agencies in order to
implement a comprehensive regional transportation planning process; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned public agencies adopt transportation plans; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act authorizes establishment of Regional Transportation
Planning Organizations through the voluntary association of local governments within a county,
or geographically contiguous counties; and
WHEREAS, it is the belief of the undersigned public agencies that state and regional
transportation planning should receive policy direction from all affected governments and special
purpose districts and major employers; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned public agencies are authorized and empowered to enter into this
agreement pursuant to RCW 47.80.020 and chapter 39.34 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned public agencies recognize that the Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
establishing the PRTPO in 1990 needs to be reviewed and updated to conform to current law and
practices, and that now is an opportune time given the impending change of the Lead Planning
Agency. This 2019 ILA fully replaces and supersedes the 1990 ILA.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual promises and covenants herein it is hereby
agreed:
Agreement
Organization and Membership
The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), a separate legal entity,
originally established in 1990 and hereby re-established, encompasses the territory physically
lying within the counties of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason Counties as authorized by
chapter 47.80 RCW and chapter 468-86 WAC.
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Voting membership in the PRPTO shall be open to the following public agencies within the
boundaries of the PRTPO: all county and city governments, all federally recognized tribes, all
port districts organized under title 53 RCW, all transit districts organized under chapter 36.57A
RCW, and the WSDOT Olympic Region. Current voting membership belongs to each of the
public agencies who have executed this Agreement. New voting members may be added by the
execution of this Agreement when approved by the Executive Board.
Nonvoting membership is authorized and encouraged to facilitate cooperative regional
transportation planning. Nonvoting membership shall be open to community organizations,
employers and other public agencies that are not voting members. Nonvoting membership shall
be as approved by the voting membership in accordance with the Bylaws.
2. Purpose and Authority
The purpose of the PRTPO is to fulfill the legislature's intent to have local jurisdictions, tribes,
and the state come together for coordinated transportation planning and to have an
interconnected and coordinated transportation system that achieves both statewide and local
transportation goals.
To accomplish these purposes, the PRTPO shall have the following authority and duties, as
established by chapter 47.80 RCW:
A. Provide a forum for cooperative decision making by the region's elected officials in
order to bring about a continuous and comprehensive transportation planning process.
B. Foster cooperation and collaboration among local, state and tribal governments
throughout the region.
C. Maintain an ongoing transportation strategy for the region and coordinate actions of
local and state government so that we may make the best use of our land, air, water
and energy resources and overcome the problems of waste and pollution.
D. Develop and adopt a Regional Transportation Plan that is consistent with countywide
planning policies, with county and city transportation plans, and with state
transportation plans.
E. Certify that transportation elements of comprehensive plans adopted by Clallam,
Jefferson, and Mason Counties and cities therein are consistent with the Growth
Management Act and with the PRTPO's Regional Transportation Plan. Also, where
appropriate, certify that their countywide planning policies adopted under RCW
36.70A.210 and the adopted Regional Transportation Plan are consistent.
F. Develop a six -year Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for areas
within Clallam, Jefferson and Mason counties that proposes regionally significant
transportation project and programs and transportation demand measures.
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G. Develop a Coordinated Transit -Human Services Transportation Plan and include
specific opportunities and projects aimed to advance special needs coordinated
transportation.
H. Designate and direct a lead planning agency to coordinate preparation of the Regional
Transportation Plan and carry out other responsibilities of the PRTPO as set forth in
the Bylaws.
Provide assistance to others to develop level of services standards or alternative
transportation performance measures and review those standards of GMA counties
and cities to promote a consistent regional evaluation of transportation facilities and
services.
J. Foster and facilitate cooperation and coordination between other regional
transportation planning organizations and metropolitan planning organizations.
K. Foster transportation facilities which encourage economic growth and stability for the
region.
L. Provide assistance and information to public agencies in their preparation of local
transportation plans.
Organization Structure
The PRTPO shall have the following structure as set forth herein and as further described in the
Bylaws.
A. Executive Board. An Executive Board is hereby established to be the governing body
of the PRTPO. All voting members shall have representation on the Executive Board
as described in the Bylaws.
B. Transportation Policy Board. A Transportation Policy Board is hereby established to
provide policy advice to the Executive Board on regional transportation issues as
provided by RCW 47.80.040. Composition of the Transportation Policy Board shall
be determined as provided in the Bylaws.
C. Technical Advisory Committee. A Technical Advisory Committee is hereby
established to provide technical advice to the Executive Board on all matters that may
come before the Board. Composition of the Technical Advisory Committee shall be
determined as provided in the Bylaws.
D. The Executive Board may establish other committees as needed to perform the duties
of the PRTPO as provided in the Bylaws.
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4. Bylaws
Bylaws shall be adopted to carry out the purpose and objectives set forth herein and shall, at a
minimum, include schedules and rules for meetings as well as voting structures for the PRTPO
and any board or committee thereof. The Bylaws shall initially be adopted by a majority vote of
the total members of the organization and shall be amended as provided for in the Bylaws.
Lead Planning Agency
The PRTPO shall designate a Lead Planning Agency to perform the duties required by chapter
47.80 RCW and such other duties as assigned by the Executive Board.
The duties of the Lead Planning Agency shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
provide staff support and coordination for the Executive Board, the Transportation Policy Board
and the Technical Advisory Committee; hire, supervise and administer personnel, contractors
and consultants as directed by the Executive Board; and provide such information, data,
inventories and services as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the PRTPO.
6. Fiscal Agent
The PRTPO shall designate a Fiscal Agent to perform the financial duties as assigned by the
Executive Board. These may include, but are not limited to, the collection and disbursement of
funds for the purposes of the organization and the provision of information, data, and services as
may be necessary to carry out the financial obligations of the PRTPO. At the Executive Board's
discretion, the Fiscal Agent may be the same entity as the Lead Planning Agency.
7. Financing
The PRTPO shall be financed in a manner as provided for in the Bylaws and through such local,
state, federal, and/or private funding as becomes available. The PRTPO, or the Lead Planning
Agency on behalf of the organization, is authorized to apply for such federal, state or private
funding of any nature as may become available to assist the PRTPO in carrying out its purposes
and functions.
Budget
The Lead Planning Agency shall develop a budget which will meet the anticipated expenses of
the PRTPO for the coming budget year. The Lead Planning Agency shall submit the proposed
budget to the Executive Board for review and comment.
9. Insurance
The Executive Board shall procure insurance sufficient to provide adequate coverage for the
obligations and liabilities of the PRTPO.
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10. Duration
This Agreement is perpetual unless a member decides to withdraw from the PRTPO pursuant to
Section 11 or the members agree to dissolve the PRTPO pursuant to Section 12 of this
Agreement.
11. Withdrawal from the PRTPO
Any member shall have the right to withdraw from the PRTPO and this agreement by giving six
months written notice to the Executive Board. The remaining members agree that such
withdrawal will not absolve them of responsibility for meeting financial and other obligations of
annual contracts or agreements of the PRTPO. Further, such withdrawal will not affect the
continuation of the PRTPO unless the requirements of RCW 47.80.020 are no longer met.
12. Dissolution of the PRTPO
The PRTPO may be dissolved at any meeting of the Executive Board by a majority vote of all
voting members, so long as all voting members were provided at least six months written notice
of the proposed dissolution, or as otherwise provided for in the bylaws, and all voting members
were provided an opportunity for comment on the motion.
Upon dissolution of the PRTPO, all liabilities, costs, expenses, and charges validly incurred shall
be resolved. If any funds or assets of the PRTPO remain, such shall be returned as provided by
law or contract, or distributed as determined by the Executive Board. The debts, liabilities, and
obligations of the PRTPO shall not constitute a debt, liability or obligation of any member.
13. Binding effect
The undersigned public agencies agree that this Interlocal Agreement is binding and that each
will use their best efforts for coordinated and cooperative transportation planning. All tribes
expressly agree to a limited waiver of their sovereign immunity for the sole and limited purpose
of committing to the terms and obligations of this Interlocal Agreement.
14. General Terms
A. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the
Agreement or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not
affected.
B. Counterparts. This agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be considered the same as an original.
C. Publishing. In accordance with RCW 39.34.040, this Agreement shall be made
available on the PRTPO website.
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND:
Morgan Smi , City Manager Date
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO
BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
City of Bremerton:
By:
Mayo Gr Wheeler
Date: M y 1—f tS� Z o t 9
ATTEST:
Angela oo•
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Ro er A. Lubovich, Bremerton City Attorney
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Jurisdiction: City of Forks
Tim Fletcher, Mayor
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Date
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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Sissi P. Bruch, Mayor
City of Port Angeles
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD:
Robert Putaansuu
Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Sharon Cates
City Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect from
and after this day of , 20
City f Part ownsend:
Dated: ZL
David Timmons, City Manager
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect from
and after this-1-6 day of�20A.
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION.
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REBECCA YKSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RHIANNON FERNAN 7CMC,CITYCLERK
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 20191NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Jurisdiction: City of Sequim
Dennis Smith, Mayor
Date
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IN WITNESS ffREOF, t , 's Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect from
and after this f' 1 day of �` ► " , 2019.
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
OF SHELTON:
Bob Rogers,
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Date
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Board of Clallam County Commissioners
Clallam County:
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Approved as to form only by:
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Elizabeth Mnley V
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Clallam County
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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ATTEST:
CarolyK Gallaway
Deputy Clerk of the Board
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Kate Dean, Chair DATE
Awroved as to�f rm only this
/ l-'rday of P7 , 2019
Philip C. Hunsucker
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
Monte rs P.E., ` / r
Coun .nQineer/Public Works Director
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 20191NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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EDWARD E. WO FE, Chair
ATTEST:
Dana Daniels, Clerk of the Board
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the fiill force and effect from and after
this 71h day of May, 2019.
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHTNGTON
Tdvi-n Shutty, it
ATTEST:
M liss ewry, Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim White ea
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect from
and after this a 6 day of Nl M , 2019.
PORT OF ALLYN COMMISSIONERS:
Scott Cooper, Chair
elka&§ n, Vice Chair
Judy Cott, ommission
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
PORT OF BREMERTON
A Municipal Corporation
Larry St es, Commission President
Cary Bozeman, Commission Vice -President
Ax Strakeljahn, Commission Secretary
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect from
and after this day of , 20_
[signatures to follow]
Jurisdiction: Port of Port Angeles
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Ka"'re6VG'o'-sCh4
Executive Director
Date
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BY THE SIGNAT(JRE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF t g� Interlocal Agr eat shal have the full force and
effect from and after this day o 100h-�—�"�
PORT OF SHELTON
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
CLALLAM TRANSIT SYSTEM:
Ke ' . Gallacc , ne Manager
Date
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13. Binding effect
The undersigned public agencies agree that this Interlocal Agreement is binding and
that each will use their best efforts for coordinated and cooperative transportation
planning. All tribes expressly agree to a limited waiver of their sovereign immunity for
the sole and limited purpose of committing to the terms and obligations of this Interlocal
Agreement.
14. General Terms
A. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement, or its application to any person or
circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of
the Agreement or the application of the provision to other persons or
circumstances is not affected.
B. Counterparts. This agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be considered the same as an original.
C. Publishing. In accordance with RCW 39.34.040, this Agreement shall be made
available on the PRTPO website.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Interlocal Agreement shall have the full force and effect
from and after this 18th day of June, 2019.
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Tammi Rubert, General Manager
Jefferson Transit Authority
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Date
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Kitsap Transit
W. Clawson
.ztive Director
May 8, 2019
Date
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
2019 Interlocal Agreement — Signature Page
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO
BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
MASON TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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Dated: May 21, 2019
2 anette m, General Manager
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
2019 Interlocal Agreement — Signature Page
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Jurisdiction:
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
W. Ron Allen
Tribal Chairman/CEO
Penuisula Regional Transportation Plaiming Organization
2019 Interlocal Agreement — Signahue Page
Date
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO
BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE
PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Frances G. Charles, Chairwoman
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
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Date
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Makah Tribe
hn Ides, Sr.
akah Tribal Chairman
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
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Guidance for Signing the PRTPO ILA
Signing the Agreement
Please insert a signature block onto the signature page of the ILA substantially in the form
below. Add additional blocks if you require more than one signature to execute the agreement.
Jurisdiction:
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Name Date
Title
Returning the Signed ILA
Please email a scanned version of signature page to Carla Sawyer
carlasawyer(r,progressionsconsulting.com.
Please also send by USPS an original of the signature page to:
Jill Boltz
Kitsap Transit 1 Clerk of the Board
60 Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Bremerton, WA 98337
BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES
TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 1NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF
THE PENINSULA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
ORGANIZATION.
Squaxin Island Tribe
Old Coollier
airman
5-I-51l�a.l�i
Date
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BY THE SIGNATURE OF THE UNDERSIGNED PUBLIC AGENCY, IT AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE 2019 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OF THE PENINSULA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
John s
Region Administrator
0s.1)CA
Date
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