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063-24 - Resolution - Litter Cleanup Agreement with Kitsap County (2)Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF RESOLUTION NO.063-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD FOR LITTER CLEANUP SERVICES. WHEREAS, reducing the effects of litter on our community is of great importance to the City of Port Orchard ("City"). Litter negatively impacts communities and present real threats to residents and the environment. Timely cleanup of litter also helps minimize additional accumulation; and WHEREAS, since at least 2008, the City of Port Orchard and other cities within Kitsap County ("County") designated the County as the Lead Planning Agency for solid waste management and the cities participate, along with other entities, through the Solid Waste Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, the County, as the Lead Planning Agency, receives Community Litter Cleanup Program (CLCP) funds from the State of Washington Department of Ecology for the cleanup and prevention of litter and illegal dumping on public roads throughout the county, including within the City; and WHEREAS, the County also owns and contracts for the operation of the Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS), which receives solid waste from all jurisdictions within the county, and the payment of tipping fees for such waste; and WHEREAS, the County has used and wishes to continue using CLCP funds and tipping fees for the cleanup of litter on all public roads throughout the city and county. Projects that use these funds for the benefit of the county and cities include the County -managed Adopt a Spot Volunteer Program and the Litter Work Crew; and WHEREAS, the City and the County are authorized to enter into Interlocal Agreements pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW to enable these agencies to cooperatively provide services to the local community; and WHEREAS, the City and County wish to continue the longstanding cooperation to enable the City to benefit from the County's programs designed to manage the cleanup of litter for the benefit of the City's public roads; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and its residents to enter into an Agreement with Kitsap County for these programs; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: THAT: It is the intent of the Port Orchard City Council that the recitals set forth above are hereby adopted and incorporated as findings in support of this Resolution. Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF Resolution No. 063-24 Page 2 of 2 THAT: The City Council approves of and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, and in a form approved by the City Attorney. THAT: The Resolution shall take full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 12t" day of November 2024. F igned by: �c L,,, Fred Chang, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTFs gT a by: 6VAJAJe UQLV , Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF City Contract No. 087-24 CONTRACT NO. KC-217-24 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY AND CITY OF PORT ORCHARD For Litter Cleanup Services This Interlocal Agreement (Agreement) is entered into between Kitsap County, a Washington State political subdivision, whose principal offices are located at 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 (County), and the City of Port Orchard, a Washington State political subdivision, whose principal offices are located at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 (City). RECITALS WHEREAS, under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 70A.205.040, the County is charged with preparing a comprehensive solid waste management plan in coordination with the cities within the county. Since at least 2008, the cities designated the County as the lead planning agency for solid waste management and the cities participate, along with other entities, through the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. The cities, thereafter, also adopt the solid waste management plan. WHEREAS, the County, as the lead planning agency, receives Community Litter Cleanup Program (CLCP) funds from the State of Washington Department of Ecology for the cleanup and prevention of litter and illegal dumping on public roads throughout the county, including within city jurisdictions. WHEREAS, the County also owns and contracts for the operation of the Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS), which receives solid waste from all jurisdictions within the county, and the payment of tipping fees for such waste. WHEREAS, litter negatively impacts communities and present real threats to residents and the environment. Timely cleanup of litter also helps minimize additional accumulation. WHEREAS, the County has used and wishes to continue using CLCP funds and tipping fees for the cleanup of litter on all public roads throughout the county. Projects that use these funds for the benefit of the County and cities include the Adopt a Spot Volunteer Program and the Litter Work Crew. WHEREAS, the City wishes to continue to cooperate with the County and allow the County to manage the cleanup of litter for the benefit of the City's public roads and thereby benefit the citizens of the City. WHEREAS, Kitsap and City are authorized to enter into Interlocal Agreements pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW. The Parties now, therefore, agree as follows. AGREEMENT A. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are expressly incorporated into the Agreement by this reference. B. Purpose. The primary purpose of this Agreement is to provide a regional approach and unified strategy to litter volunteerism in Kitsap County. This Agreement is also to memorialize the cooperation between the City and the County regarding the litter cleanup services under the Projects identified herein. KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 1 I P a g e Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF C. Duration. This Agreement is in effect from the date of the last signature below and continue through a term of ten (10) years. D. Access. The City hereby grant to the County, and all Volunteers participating under the Projects identified herein, a license to access the rights of way maintained by the City for the purpose of providing the cleanup services described herein. E. Definitions. For the purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings when they are used with initial capitalization: 1. Illegal Dumpsites means waste that cannot be remove due to safety concerns, including but not limited to furniture, appliances, hazardous or biohazardous wastes, tires, large piles of waste, sharps, shopping carts, items in ravines or ditches, and encampment -related wastes. 2. Litter means small, safe, and identifiable waste that fits into provided litter bags, including but not limited to paper, plastic, metal cans, and clothing. F. Project 1: Litter Work Crew (Crew). 1. Description. The Crew is composed of adult participants who are completing court -ordered services as part of the Kitsap County Superior Court Drug Court Program. Using the Crew, the County provides periodic volunteer roadside Litter cleanup services along City rights of way. 2. Role of the County. For Crew events on City rights of way, the County agrees to: a. Supervise the Crew during cleanup events. b. Purchase and provide cleanup tools and supplies, including litter bags, grabbers, and traffic control signs. c. Ensure that each Crew Volunteer has signed a Volunteer Services Agreement. d. Provide safety training to Crew participants, including the Crew's Volunteer Safety Guidelines. e. Remove litter bags following services. f. Refer Illegal Dumpsites discovered within the City's jurisdiction to the City for further action. g. Respond to media and citizen inquiries and complaints. 3. Role of the City. For Crew events on City rights of way, the City agrees to: a. Conduct a general safety assessment of and expressly authorize the sections of right of way requested by the County for cleanup prior to any cleanup activity. b. Maintain City rights of way as required by law to ensure the safety of Crew participants and County staff, and warn of or make safe non -obvious dangers. c. Be responsible for reports of Illegal Dumpsites on City rights of way. KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 2 1 P a g e Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF d. Provide a contact person with the City to receive requests. e. Provide suggested worksite locations to the County when a need is discovered. Worksites should be accessible from public transit. G. Project 2: Adopt a Spot Program (Program). 1. Description. Under this Program, individuals and organizations can "adopt" a portion of a public road for a two-year duration and receive safety supplies and litter bags for easy cleanup of that area. Scheduling for cleanup is at the discretion of the individual or organization; County staff do not supervise the cleanup events. Litter bags are specifically marked for the Program. The County uses the Program for litter cleanup on public rights of way. 2. Role of the County. For Program events on City rights of way, the County agrees to: a. Maintain a Program website, including a map of adopted locations, sign-up forms, and program requirements. b. Manage the intake process for individuals and organizations and ensure each executes, as applicable, a Volunteer Services Agreement or Organization Volunteer Services Agreement. c. Purchase and provide cleanup tools and supplies, including litter bags, grabbers, and traffic control signs. d. Provide safety training as necessary under the Volunteer Services Agreements, including the Program's Volunteer Safety Guidelines. e. Market the Program and respond to media and citizen inquiries and complaints. f. Provide free disposal of Program litter bags brought to Kitsap County solid waste facilities, and other designated facilities, by Program Volunteers. g. Purchase and provide Program Volunteer Recognition signs to be installed by the City. h. Forward and refer to the City for further action: i. Volunteer inquiries for cleanup on City -owned property (e.g., City parks). ii. Reports of Illegal Dumpsites discovered in the City's jurisdiction. 3. Role of the City. For Program events on City rights of way, the City agrees to: a. Conduct a general safety assessment of and expressly authorize the sections of right of way requested by Program Volunteers for cleanup prior to any cleanup activity. b. Maintain City rights of way as required by law to ensure the safety of Program Volunteers, and warn of or make safe non -obvious dangers. KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 3 1 P a g e Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF c. When requested by the County, pick up Program litter bags and larger items left at the roadside by Program Volunteers. d. Be responsible for reports of Illegal Dumpsites on City rights of way. e. Provide a contact person with the City to receive requests from the Program. f. When requested by the County, install Program Volunteer Recognition signs provided by the County at a location along the adopted rights of way within the City that, in the City's discretion, does not impede regular road maintenance or traffic. The City agrees to provide and replace sign posts as necessary for maintenance. g. Promote the Program by posting a link to the Program on the City's website and refer Volunteers to the Program. H. Funding. The County will use funds from CLCP and tipping fees to administer the Adopt a Spot Program and Litter Work Crew projects. I. No guarantee. The existence of the Projects identified herein does not guarantee the cleanup of all or any City rights of way as such is dependent upon the availability of Crew and Volunteers who are able to cleanup City rights of way and Volunteers who desire to adopt a portion of rights of way within City jurisdiction. J. Reporting. Upon request by the City, the County will provide to the City a summary of services provided throughout Kitsap County. However, the County is not able to provide data that is specific to the services within the City or to notify the City in advance of specific services. K. Representatives. County's Representative Name: Caitlin Newman Title: Solid Waste Program Supervisor Address: 614 Division Street, MS-27, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 Phone: 360.337.4898 Email: cnewman@kitsap.gov City's Representative Name: Denis Ryan Title: Public Works Director Address: 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, Washington 98366 Phone: 360.876.7034 Email: dryan@portorchardwa.gov L. Administration and Property. This Agreement does not establish or create a separate or joint board. No joint property shall be acquired, held, or disposed of. Any real or personal property used under result of this Agreement shall be considered and remain the property of the Party who purchased such real or personal property. KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 4 1 P a g e Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF M. Indemnity. It is understood and agreed by the Parties that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. Each party hereto further agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own negligent acts or omissions, and those of its officers, agents, and employees, to the fullest extent required by law, and agrees to save, indemnify, defend, and hold the other party harmless from any such liability. In the case of concurrent negligence of both Parties, any damages allowed shall be levied in proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to each party, and each party shall have the right to seek contribution from the other party in proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to the other party. Further, as between the Parties, the City shall be solely responsible for claims or suits arising out of the condition of the City right of way. N. Termination. Either party may elect to terminate this Agreement for any reason by delivering a thirty (30) day written notice of intent to terminate to the other party. O. General Provisions. Amendments. No amendment or modification to the Agreement will be effective without the prior written consent of the authorized representatives of the parties. 2. Authority. Each person or party signing below warrants that they have the full power and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the party for whom they sign. 3. Compliance with laws. The Parties agree to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and ordinances applicable to the performance of this Agreement. 4. Counterparts. The Contract may be executed in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement. 5. Filing. This Agreement shall be filed with the County Auditor following execution by all parties. 6. Governing Law; Venue. The Contract will be governed in all respects by the laws of the Washington State, both as to interpretation and performance, without regard to conflicts of law or choice of law provisions. Any action arising out of or in connection with the Contract may be instituted and maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction in Kitsap County, Washington or as provided by RCW 36.01.050. 7. Headings/Captions. Headings and captions are for convenience only and are not a part of the Contract and do not limit or amplify the terms and provisions hereof. 8. Nondiscrimination. The Parties agree that they shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other circumstance prohibited by federal, state, or local law, and shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P.L. 88-354 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and as amended, in the performance of the Agreement. 9. No Party the Drafter. The Contract is the product of negotiation between the parties, and no party is deemed the drafter of the Contract. KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 5 1 P a g e Docusign Envelope ID: F6DF735E-DD6C-4286-A1 FO-71 F34E8F2CBF 10. No Third -Party Beneficiary. No provision of the Contract is intended to, nor will it be construed to, create any third -party beneficiary or provide any rights or benefits to any person or entity other than the County and the Contractor. 11. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision of the Contract to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions will not be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations will be construed and enforced as if the Contract did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid. Dated this 13 day of November 2024 Dated this day of , 2024 CITY OF PORT ORCHARD BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON Signed by: F� CI�wA� A�FQR12A89D1444 KATHERINE T. WALTERS, Chair Fred Chang, Mayor Pro-Tem ATTEST: CHRISTINE ROLFES, Commissioner Signed by: 0MLU , BRANDY WALLACE, City Clerk CHARLOTTE GARRIDO, Commissioner APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,—Signed by: CHARLOTTE ARCHER, City Attorney ATTEST: DANA DANIELS, Clerk of the Board KC-217-24 City of Port Orchard Interlocal Agreement for Volunteer Litter Cleanup Services 6 1 P a g e