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RESOLUTION NO. 048-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WEST SOUND STORMWATER OUTREACH GROUP
PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR 2026-2028.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard is a permittee under the Western Washington National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the
Washington State Department of Ecology and is therefore required to implement stormwater public
education and outreach programs as outlined in Permit Section S5.C.1; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically recognized the benefit of regional collaboration for Permit
compliance through the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG), which allows for
coordinated messaging, cost sharing, and enhanced efficiency in meeting Permit obligations, and
desires to continue this partnership; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of a proposed governing Interlocal Agreement for WSSOG and
consistent with historical practices, Kitsap County serves as the administrative and fiscal lead for the
WSSOG partnership, which includes the County and multiple participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City previously partnered with Kitsap County under similar agreements and
desires to continue its participation through a new Interlocal Agreement (KC -378-25) covering the
term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest of the City to approve this Interlocal
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute it on behalf of the City;
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.
THAT: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap
County and the City of Port Orchard for the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group and any
necessary documents in furtherance thereof, 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 Clerk in authentication of such passage this 12th day of Au ust ?025.
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk