035-23 - Stella Motel - Contract Amendment 1Authentisign ID: E4893DFA-2372-EE11-B004-6045BDED1DA9
AMENDMENT NO. 1 to
Motel Voucher Agreement
City of Port Orchard and Stella Motel of Port Orchard
This Amendment to the Motel Voucher Agreement between the City of Port Orchard and the
owners of the Stella Motel is entered into on the date indicated below ("effective date"), pertaining to the
motel located at 1090 Bethel Ave in the City of Port Orchard (the "Motel"), to provide a fixed rate for
Motel rooms to be used by the City as set out herein.
WHEREAS, the Motel recently changed ownership and the new owners, Kook Hwang
have requested an increase in rental rate under the terns of the underling agreement during the summer
months to offset the loss of income during the high season; and
WHEREAS, the owners have also requested the City inquire of the voucher guests presented by
the City regarding illegal narcotics use prior to check -in, in order to mitigate illegal narcotics use by
voucher guests; and
WHEREAS, the City finds the requested amendments to be reasonable so that the City can utilize
this service in furtherance of the municipal purposes of public health and safety provided by the
Underlying Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to memorialize their agreement to so amend the Underlying
Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
In consideration of the mutual benefits accruing, it is agreed by and between the parties thereto as
follows:
1. The Underlying Agreement is amended to assign the rights and responsibilities under this
Agreement, as amended, of signatory Stella Motel, a Washington sole proprietorship, to the
new owner: Kook Hwang
2. Services Provided is amended in part as follows:
Stella Motel will provide the City of Port Orchard with the City the exclusive right to two (2)
motel rooms at the Motel and associated vouchers at a fixed rate of $100 (including tax) per
night for up to three (3) nights' stay provided the #fixed rate shall be $120 fincluding tax) _[
night during June. July, and AueLiZ A nights' stay is measured the same as any motel stay. As
an example, if voucher guest checks in at 3:00 a.m., then 3:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. is
considered the first night.
The vouchers will be utilized to house individuals, couples, and/or families who are unhoused
or similarly vulnerable who are determined to be eligible for a voucher by the City. Other
than the terms and conditions of payment as provided in this Agreement, Stella Motel will
treat voucher guests in the same manner as all other standard motel guests.
City representatives will contact the Stella Motel when the motel rooms are required for use
by the City. City representatives will screen potential voucher users to determine whether
they meet the Eligibility criteria, and the screening;s17,a11-mq1tire the potential voucher user
rovides a negative response to an inquiry regarding their current use of illegal narcotics. City
representatives will accompany or meet eligible guests at the Stella Motel and remain present
during the check -in process, to ensure the voucher is not transferred without permission of the
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City. City representatives will primarily be from the City's Police departments, or the Code
Enforcement Officer, but others may also represent the City.
3. In all other respects, the Underlying Agreement between the parties shall remain in full force
and effect, amended as set forth herein, but only as set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment on the day and year set
forth above.
Effective Date. This Amendment shall be deemed effective on the last date signed below.
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
Mayor Rob Putaansuu
Date: t U /S / 2-5
STELLA MOTEL
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Owner
Printed Name: Kook Hwang
Name: Kook Hwang
Date: 10/23/23