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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Barb Tolbert
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Mayor Barb Tolbert – Erin
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Firefighter/EMT badge pinning – Aaron Boede, Zachary Hanson, and Paul Lizarraga
Fire – Recognizing Logan Harding
Fire – Phoenix Award
Dave Kraski
PARC – Commissioner recognition ‐ Tiffany McAuslan
Mayor Barb
PROCLAMATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
For members of the public who wish to speak to the Council about any matter not on the Public Hearing
portion of the meeting. Please limit remarks to three minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle
1. Minutes of the February 11, 2019 special meeting and ATTACHMENT A
February 11, 2019 workshop
2. Accounts Payable
3. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Snohomish Conservation District ATTACHMENT B
4. Construction Contract for Standby Generator for Arlington Airport ATTACHMENT C
Administration Building
5. Acceptance of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for ATTACHMENT D
Wildland Equipment
Arlington City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm
City Council Chambers – 110 E Third Street
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consultant Contract to Obtain New Water Source ATTACHMENT E
Staff Presentation: Jim Kelly
Council Liaison: Josh Roundy
2. Resolution to Reject all Bids for Innovation Center and Pocket Park ATTACHMENT F
Renovation Project
Staff Presentation: Paul Ellis
Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle
3. Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Reimbursement to ATTACHMENT G
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPF&R)
Staff Presentation: Dave Kraski
Council Liaison: Sue Weiss
DISCUSSION ITEMS
INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
MAYOR’S REPORT
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Barb Tolbert
DRAFT
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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 11, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Joshua Roundy, Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss,
Jan Schuette, Debora Nelson and Marilyn Oertle.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, Dave Kraski, Jonathan Ventura, Jim Kelly,
City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Kristin Garcia, Kristin Banfield, Marty Wray, and Dave Ryan.
Also Known to be Present: None.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance and
roll call followed.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
PROCLAMATIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember Debora Nelson seconded the
motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried:
1.Minutes of the January 22 and January 28, 2019 meetings.
2.Accounts Payable: Approval of EFT Payments and Claims Checks #95939 through
#96044 dated January 23, 2019 through February 4, 2019 for $384,868.06.
3.Resolution increasing the opening change fund for the Finance Department.
4.Resolution declaring an emergency for black mold removal at the Water Utility
Office.
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Special Meeting
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Special Meeting February 11, 2019
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase and Sale of Washington Avenue surplus property
City Administrator Paul Ellis explained to the Council that the four lots on Washington
between 1st and 2nd Street were surplussed by City Council and listed for sale with Keller
Williams. The property was offered for sale for $800,000. The City received a back‐up offer
from Chris & Holli Smith for $750,000. The buyer deposited $8,000 in earnest money with
the closing agent. Staff is proposing that a portion of the proceeds from the sale be used to
relocate the community garden (NOT TO EXCEED $31,000), and purchase a storage building
for Friends of the Library’s use in the amount of $5,318.63. Discussion followed with
Mr. Ellis answering questions. Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved and Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion to approve the sale of the four parcels on the west side
of Washington Avenue, with a portion of the proceeds from the sale being used to relocate
the community garden (NOT TO EXCEED $31,000), and authorize the Mayor to sign the
resolution and purchase and sale documents, pending review by the City Attorney. The
motion passed unanimously.
2019 Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project
Airport Operations Manager Marty Wray explained to the Council that the Airport is
requesting the City Council approve two professional service agreements with DOWL, LLC
for design and construction management services in the amount of $177,700 for the 2019
Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project. We are also including the engineer’s estimate in the
requested budget in the amount of $1,242,976. Airport staff will return for Council’s
approval on the construction cost when construction bids are received. The amount
requested above, includes a bid additive in the amount of $68,788 and design for the bid
additive in the amount of $4,610 (no additional construction management costs). Discussion
followed. Council Member Jesica Stickles moved and Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle
seconded the motion to approve the proposed professional services agreement with
DOWL LLC in the amount of $177,700 for design services relating to the Runway 11/29
Rehabilitation Project. The motion passed unanimously.
Contract for Island Crossing Signal with SCJ Alliance
Public Works Director Jim Kelly explained staff is requesting to enter into a contract with SCJ
Alliance for design work on the channelization plan and temporary signal layout of the Island
Crossing intersection near the Pilot Truck stop. Discussion followed. Councilmember Mike
Hopson moved and Councilmember Jesica Stickles seconded the motion to approve the SCJ
Alliance scope of work and fee and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with SCJ
Alliance, pending final approval by the City Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
Personnel Requests for Public Works Utilities
Public Works Director Jim Kelly explained that staff is requesting Council approval for three
miscellaneous personnel actions not included in the 2019‐2020 approved budget and FTE
plan. Staff is requesting approval on the following personnel actions:
Water Department Seasonal Workers ‐ Staff is requesting to hire two seasonal
workers to assist with the final portion of the drive‐by water meter conversion
project (for 2019 only).
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Sewer Department WWTP Operator – The WWTP is normally staffed by 3 FTEs. Staff
is requesting an additional FTE for a five month period for training before the Lead
Operator retires (2019). No budget impact because the Lead Operator position was
budgeted for a full year.
GIS Department – Staff is requesting to extend the existing GIS Intern contract for an
additional two months to provide assistance while the new GIS system is installed
and initiated.
Discussion followed. Councilmember Josh Roundy moved and Councilmember Debora
Nelson second the motion to authorize staff to proceed with the proposed personnel
requests. The motion passed unanimously.
Resolution authorizing staff to apply for a grant from the Transportation
Improvement Board for Complete Streets funding
City Administrator Paul Ellis explained to Council that this is a resolution authorizing the
Community and Economic Development Department to apply for Transportation
Improvement Board funding to be used for a Complete Streets project. The proposed project
will improve safety, walkability, support transit, and cycling options. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Debora Nelson moved and Councilmember Sue Weiss seconded the motion
to approve the resolution to authorize application for Complete Streets funding, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
City Administrator Paul Ellis thanked the staff, including Maintenance and Operations, Public
Works, Public Safety personnel, and our directors for the hard work for the past 10 days to
clear snow and ice. He noted that the Mayor did sign a Declaration of Emergency over the
weekend. The City has also requested salt supplies through Snohomish County Department
of Emergency Management to replenish our dwindling supplies. He also shared that staff is
also gearing up for potential flooding issues after the snow and ice melts.
MAYOR’S REPORT
The Mayor extended her thanks to the communications team for keeping the council and
the public up to date on weather reports and efforts by staff to clear the snow and ice.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
_________________________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
DRAFT
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Council Chambers
110 East Third Street
February 11, 2019
Councilmembers Present: Mike Hopson, Debora Nelson, Marilyn Oertle, Joshua Roundy,
Jesica Stickles, Sue Weiss, and Jan Schuette.
Council Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Mayor Barb Tolbert, Paul Ellis, City Attorney Steve Peiffle, Jonathan Ventura,
Jim Kelly, Marty Wray, Dave Ryan, Kristin Garcia, Dave Kraski, and Kristin Banfield.
Also Known to be Present: None.
Mayor Barb Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Marilyn Oertle moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilmember
Debora Nelson seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous vote.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
WORKSHOP ITEMS – NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Selection of Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG) for Consulting Services to Obtain a New
Water Source
Public Works Director Jim Kelly recommended that the City contract with PGG to provide
Water Resources Consulting Services and to continue Hydrogeological service for well
installation. Discussion followed with Mr. Kelly answering questions.
Snohomish Conservation District Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
Public Works Director Jim Kelly explained the ILA with Snohomish Conservation District to
continue providing various stormwater conservation and youth education programs to
support the city’s NPDES stormwater permit requirements. Discussion followed with
Mr. Kelly answering questions.
Construction Contract for Standby Generator for Arlington Airport Administration
Building.
Airport Operations Manager Marty Wray explained the proposal to fund the construction
and installation of a backup generator system for the administration building located at the
airport. This proposal originally was approved for the 2017 budget but wasn’t utilized at
that time. This system will power the entre administration building in the event of power
Minutes of the Arlington
City Council Workshop
Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Workshop February 11, 2019
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outages or natural disasters creating a secondary command station for emergency service
providers and city administration. Discussion followed with Mr. Wray answering questions.
Resolution to Reject all Bids for Innovation Center and Pocket Park Renovation
Project
City Administrator Paul Ellis explained this is the second bidding attempt for this project.
Staff recommends rejecting the bids, since the low bid is over budget that was estimated for
this project. Two bids were received and opened on January 8, 2019. The project was
advertised for bidding December 6, 2018 – January 8, 2019. The bids received were: Tower
Pacific $498‐688 and BCN Construction $498,800. The previous bidding cycle was August 9
– August 28, 2018. The bid received was from Bouwer Construction for $583,750 and was
rejected. Discussion followed with Mr. Ellis answering questions.
Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Reimbursement to Central Pierce Fire
& Rescue (CPF&R)
Fire Chief Dave Kraski explained GEMT as being defined as the supplemental payments
covering the funding gap between a provider’s actual costs per GEMT transport and the
allowable amount received from Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and any other sources
of reimbursement. CPF&R was the lead agency in this effort with seven other departments.
Collectively they incurred costs in the amount of $560,000.00. The reimbursement request
from Arlington of $7,277.68 is based on an equitable and proportionate formula. To date we
have received approximately $180,000.00 in GEMT funds. Reimbursement to Central Pierce
Fire & Rescue for costs incurred establishing the GEMT program in Washington State.
Discussion followed with Chief Kraski answering questions.
Acceptance of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant for Wildland Equipment
Fire Chief Dave Kraski explained that the department was recently awarded a small grant
from the WA. State Department on Natural Resources. This is a dollar for dollar matching
grant for equipment purchases relating to Wildland Firefighting. Discussion followed with
Chief Kraski answering questions.
December 2018 Financial Report
Finance Director Kristin Garcia provided an overview of the 2018 Financial Report.
Discussion followed with Ms. Garcia answering questions.
Miscellaneous Council Items
None.
ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Jan Schuette provided a brief update, while Councilmembers Roundy,
Nelson, Oertle, Hopson, Stickles, and Weiss had nothing to report.
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Mayor Tolbert announced that the updated Legislative Agenda would be distributed to the
City Council for their use on February 12, 2019.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Council discussed and agreed to place the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish
Conservation District, the construction contract for the standby generator for Arlington
Airport Administration Building, and the acceptance of the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) grant for wildland firefighting equipment on the February 19, 2019
Consent Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
_________________________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
CA #3
Attachment
B
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Snohomish Conservation District Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft ILA Agreement between the City of Arlington and Snohomish Conservation District
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $ 2,700.00 (2019 only)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Stormwater Utility (Fund 412)
BUDGETED AMOUNT:
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
An ILA with Snohomish Conservation District to continue providing various stormwater conservation
and youth education programs to support the City’s NPDES Stormwater permit requirements.
HISTORY:
As part of the City’s NPDES‐Phase 2 permit requirements, the City has to provide stormwater
awareness through education and outreach. The Snohomish Conservation District and the City of
Arlington have jointly coordinated over the past several years on stormwater education and outreach
programs such as a neighborhood centered rain garden education programs, installation of the rain
garden at the Depot, and direct school classroom outreach (2018: 25 classes, 528 students, 22 adults).
This ILA will help Arlington continue to meet its NPDES‐Phase 2 permit education requirements with
assistance with the Snohomish Conservation District. Outreach and education efforts will be
coordinated with Snohomish County Surface Water Management to reduce duplication in effort.
ALTERNATIVES:
‐ Remand to staff for further consideration
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish Conservation District, and authorize
the mayor to sign it, pending final approval by the City Attorney.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON
AND
SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FOR JOINT OR COOPERATIVE SERVICES
Execution Date through December 31, 2023
This Interlocal Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by and
between the City of Arlington (hereinafter "City"), a political subdivision of the State of
Washington, and the Snohomish Conservation District (hereinafter "District"), a
Washington municipal corporation established pursuant to Chapter 89.08 RCW.
WHEREAS, the District was established pursuant to Chapter 89.08 RCW to
undertake a variety of activities relating to the conservation, management, and
sustainability of natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the District and City are authorized pursuant to the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW, to enter into agreements with one another for joint
or cooperative action; and
WHEREAS, the District’s boundaries include all of the City; and
WHEREAS, for over 70 years the District has assisted landowners and local
governments as they face resource management challenges relating to water quality and
other natural resource issues; and
WHEREAS, increasing demands for resource management programs, resulting
from more stringent regulations, urban development pressures, and public interest and
awareness, has put a strain on both District and City financial resources; and
WHEREAS, the District has outlined long term goals and objectives in its 5-Year
Plan; and
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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WHEREAS, the City shares responsibility for conserving and managing the
City’s natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the District and City support and concur in the need to continually
refine and coordinate their long and short term goals, objectives, and programs for
managing and conserving the City’s natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the revenue from special assessments imposed by Snohomish
County (County) pursuant to RCW 89.08.400 will allow the District to work in
partnership with the City to obtain grant funding and support the County and the City in
addressing requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES), Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing of salmon species, and other natural
resource protection requirements and needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, the District and City mutually agree as follows:
I. PURPOSE
A. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by this reference.
B. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish and define the terms and
conditions for the cooperative efforts to be undertaken by the City and the District to
promote, facilitate, and undertake certain conservation programs and activities.
C. This Agreement shall be implemented through an annual scope of work as
provided in Articles VI and VII.
II. DURATION OF AGREEMENT
A. This Agreement shall commence on the date of execution of this agreement and
terminate December 31, 2023, unless otherwise modified or terminated in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement.
B. The activities described in Appendix 1-2019 that are performed after the
execution date of this agreement, shall be eligible for funding under this Agreement.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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III. FUNDING
Funds for the resource management and conservation programs provided for in this
Agreement shall be defined within the annual Scope of Work and Budget negotiated
between the City and the District.
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISTRICT
A. Scope of Work
This Agreement shall be implemented through a scope of work. The City and
District shall negotiate a scope of work and budget for each year of this Agreement,
which scope of work and budget will coordinate and describe the conservation programs
and activities to be undertaken using funds from the City and District. The first scope of
work and budget is set out in Appendix 1-2019, attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference, which shall take effect on the date of execution of this agreement.
Subsequent annual scope of work and budget will be attached to this Agreement labeled
as the subsequent years, for example Appendix 1-2020.
B. Future Scope of Work
On or before December 1 of each year, the District will submit to the City, through
the Public Works Director, a proposed annual scope of work and budget that describes
the District’s conservation programs and activities proposed to be undertaken by the
District with funds obtained from the City in the succeeding year. The scope of work
will be coordinated with City conservation programs and activities. The District shall
actively involve constituents and partners in the development of proposed scope of work.
C. Program Reporting
With each quarterly invoice, the District shall prepare and submit to the City,
through the Public Works Director, a quarterly report which shall summarize the work
performed and expenditures incurred during the preceding months for funding provided
by the City and evaluate the performance and results of the work performed. The reports
shall also include, but not be limited to, the following:
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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1. A description of work performed during the period and progress made to date.
2. A description of any adverse conditions that affected the program objectives
and/or time schedules, and actions taken to resolve them.
V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY
A. Cooperation with the District
The City shall assist the District in a timely manner in the preparation, review,
modification, and implementation of the scope of work, including accommodation of
sensitive District timelines and assistance in identifying and making plan modifications
that are reasonably consistent with the mission and goals of the District.
B. Payment of Billing Requests
The City shall provide payment within 30 days of an approved billing request
submitted by the District for work activities and expenditures identified by the agreed to
scope of work and budget.
VI. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the City and the District
and supersedes all proposals, oral and written, and all other communication between the
parties in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement. No other agreement exists
between the City and the District with regards to the instant subject matter except as
expressly set forth in this instrument. Except as otherwise provided herein, no
modification of this Agreement shall be effective until reduced to writing and executed
by both parties.
VII. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
The District shall maintain all books, documents, receipts, invoices, and records,
including payroll records, necessary to sufficiently and properly reflect the expenditures
associated with this Agreement. The accounting records shall provide for a separate
recording and reporting of all receipts and expenditures. Financial records pertaining to
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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matters authorized by this Agreement are subject to inspection and audit by
representatives of City or the State Auditor upon request.
VIII. AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS OF PROGRAM
EXPENDITURES
A. Changes in Approved Projects or Program Activities
The City, through the Public Works Director, must approve the removal,
modification, or addition of work identified in the annual scope of work.
B. Delays
Spending for some projects or program activities may be delayed because of
extended timeframes for obtaining supporting grant funds, holdups in the permit
review/approval processes, or other unforeseen circumstances. Variations in the scope of
work or budget for these reasons shall be documented between the District and the City.
IX. PROPERTY
Title to property purchased by the District in carrying out the scope of work shall
vest in the District.
X. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Notice
Except as set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, notice for purposes of this
Agreement, except service of process, shall be between the following contract
representatives:
James X. Kelly, PE District Board of Supervisors Chair
Public Works Director and District Manager
City of Arlington Snohomish Conservation District
154 West Cox Ave. 528 91st Ave.
Arlington, WA 98223 Lake Stevens, WA 98258
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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B. Compliance with Laws
The District and the City shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the performance of this
Agreement. The District and the City agree to comply with all the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and all regulations interpreting or enforcing such acts.
C. Indemnification
The District and the City agree to protect, defend and hold harmless each other, its
elected and appointed officials, employees and agents, from and against all claims,
demands and causes of action of any kind or character, including any cost of defense and
attorney’s fees, arising out of any actions, errors or omissions of the other party, its
officials, employees and agents in performing this Agreement except for those arising out
of the sole negligence of the other party.
D. Insurance
The City and the District shall each obtain and maintain at all times hereunder (i) a
commercial general liability insurance policy with a minimum policy limit of $1,000,000
per occurrence and $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, (ii) a minimum
umbrella coverage of $3,000,000 each occurrence and $5,000,000 annual aggregate, and
(iii) errors and omissions coverage including employment practices liability $1,000,000
per occurrence and $1,000,000 annual aggregate. Each party’s policy shall provide that
such policy shall not be terminated or reduced without thirty (30) days prior notice to the
other party. The City and the District will provide a certificate of insurance or other
suitable information verifying said coverages and limits to the other party evidencing the
aforementioned coverage. In the alternative either party to this agreement may fulfill the
insurance obligations contained herein by maintaining membership in and coverage
provided by a self-insurance or insurance pooling program pursuant to Chapter 48.62
RCW. In this regard, the parties understand that the party to this agreement who is a
member of such program is not able to name the other party as an “additional insured”
under its coverage provided by the self-insurance program
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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E. Non-assignment
The District shall not subcontract, assign or delegate any of the rights, duties or
obligations covered by this Agreement without prior express written approval by the
City.
F. Independent Contractor
The District will perform the services under this Agreement as an independent
contractor and not as an agent, employee, or servant of the City. The parties agree that
the District is not entitled to any benefits or rights enjoyed by employees of the City. The
District specifically has the right to direct and control the District’s own activities in
implementing the scope of work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The
City shall only have the right to ensure performance.
G. Interlocal Cooperation Act
The parties agree that no separate legal or administrative entities are necessary in
order to carry out this Agreement. If determined by a court to be necessary for purposes
of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Ch. 39.34 RCW, an administrator or joint board
responsible for administering the Agreement will be established by mutual agreement.
Any real or personal property used by either party in connection with this Agreement will
be acquired, held, and disposed of by that party in its discretion, and the other party will
have no joint or other interest herein. No partnership or joint venture between the parties
is created by this Agreement.
XI.EARLY TERMINATION
A Notice of Termination.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon
providing not less than thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party pursuant
to Section 10 of this Agreement. The termination notice shall specify the date on which
the Agreement shall terminate.
B Lack of Funding.
This Agreement is contingent upon governmental funding and local legislative
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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appropriations. In the event that funding from any source is withdrawn, reduced, limited,
or not appropriated after the effective date of this Agreement, this Agreement may be
terminated by either party by delivering not less than thirty (30) days advance written
notice to the other party pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement. The termination
notice shall specify the date on which the Agreement shall terminate.
C No further payment.
In the event this Agreement is terminated no payment shall be made by the District
or the City following the effective date of termination unless authorized in writing.
XII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. No obligation in this Agreement shall limit the District or the City in fulfilling
its responsibilities otherwise defined by law.
B. The City shall cause this Agreement to be recorded with the Snohomish County
Auditor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the latest date written below.
SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Accepted and executed this ____ day of ________________, 2019
By: ____________________________
Mark Craven, Chair
Snohomish Conservation District
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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CITY OF ARLINGTON
Accepted and executed this ____ day of ________________, 2019
By: Barbara Tolbert
Mayor
City of Arlington
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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APPENDIX 1-2019
YOUTH EDUCATION
The following tables outline the classes and costs of providing SCD’s Sound Education
Program within the City of Arlington and the Arlington School District. As shown in
Table A, the City’s budget for youth education will not exceed $2700. Snohomish
Conservation District will contribute an additional 30%, for a combined deliverable to
teach 17 classes, and reach over 450 youth and teachers.
Table A- Budget
19 Classroom Lessons @
$160/unit
(includes admin, coordination,
)
$2700 $440
$3140
(Water quality testing, science
)
$0 $200 $200
(Approx. 120 miles @ $.565) $0 $170 $170
Total $2700 $810 $3510
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CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,
AND SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Execution Date - December 31, 2023
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Table B - Lesson Names
Name of Lesson Grade Band
Water Quality Monitoring with Test Kits
Middle
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
CA #4
Attachment
C
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Airport Administration Building Generator Project
ATTACHMENTS:
Bid Results and Construction Contract
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Airport
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $118,700.80 (inc. tax)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Capital Improvements
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $250,000
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The City of Arlington Washington Municipal Airport is currently proposing to fund the construction
and installation of a backup generator system for the administration building located at the airport.
This proposal originally was approved for the 2017 budget but wasn’t utilized at that time. This
system will power the entire administration building in the event of power outages or natural
disasters creating a secondary command station for emergency service providers and city
administration.
HISTORY:
This project was originally budgeted in the 2017‐2018 biennial budget in the amount of $250,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff’s recommendation with modifications
Table staff’s recommendation
Deny staff’s recommendation
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the construction contract with Henden Electric in the amount of $118,700.80, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract.
MEMO
City of Arlington
Airport
To: City Council
From: Marty Wray Airport Operations Manager
Date: February 19th 2019
Subject: Arlington Municipal Airport Generator Project
ISSUE:
The City of Arlington Washington Municipal Airport is currently proposing to fund the
construction and installation of a backup generator system for the administration
building located at the airport. This proposal originally was approved for the 2017
budget but wasn’t utilized at that time. This system will power the entire
administration building in the event of power outages or natural disasters creating a
secondary command station for emergency service providers and city administration.
The airport contacted companies on the small works roster who perform Generator
installation to provide quotes for the project.
DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS:
Contractor Name Bid Amount
Colvico $138,621.71
Tacoma Diesel $126,249.00 (unresponsive)
Henden Electric $118,700.80
D Square Energy $119,940.18
Dutton Electric Company $173,039.15
Cummins $50,970.00 (unresponsive)
* Sales tax included on all bids
Henden Electric came in with the low quote. References for the contractor have been
contacted and the references were complimentary of their work.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve Staff’s Recommendation with Modifications
Table Staff’s Recommendation
Deny Staff’s Recommendation
MEMO
City of Arlington
Airport
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends to approve the expenditure of capital funds for the Arlington Airport
Administration Building Generator Project and award the construction project to Henden
Electric in the amount of $118,700.80.
SECTION 00500
AGREEMENT
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT, dated this day of , 20 , is by and between
the City of Arlington, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the
CITY, and , referred to as the CONTRACTOR.
WHEREAS, the City desires (_ ) and WHEREAS, the Contractor is qualified, willing and able to
perform the necessary work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, to
be kept, performed and fulfilled by the respective parties thereto, and other valuable considerations, it is
mutually agreed as follows:
1.0
SERVICE BY CONTRACTOR
Contractor agrees to perform the services described in the following project specification
ARLINGTON AIRPORT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STANDBY GENERATOR. These documents are on file
with the Project Manager, a copy is held by the contractor, and by this reference incorporated herein.
2.0
TIME OF COMPLETION
All work under this Agreement is to be done within 240 calendar days of Notice to Proceed.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR
3.1 Safety Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work
and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State and municipal safety laws and building
codes. Contractor shall erect and properly maintain, at all times, as required by the conditions and
progress of the work, all necessary safeguards for protection of workmen and the public; shall post
danger signs warning against known or unusual hazards.
3.2 Warranty Unless noted otherwise, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all
defects in workmanship and material within two years after acceptance of this work. When corrections
of defects are made, Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all defects in workmanship and/or
materials in the corrected work for one year after acceptance of the corrections by the City. The
Contractor shall start work to remedy such defects within seven (7) days of mailing notice of discovery
thereof by the City and shall complete such work within a reasonable time. In emergencies where
damage may result from delay or where loss of services may result, such corrections may be made by
the City, in which case the cost shall be borne by the Contractor. In the event the Contractor does not
accomplish corrections at the time specified, the work will be otherwise accomplished and the cost of
same shall be paid by Contractor. See Section 263213 Engine Generators for special warranty
requirements.
The Contractor shall be liable for any costs, losses, expenses or damages including consequential
damages suffered by the City resulting from defects in the Contractor’s work including, but not limited
to, cost of materials and labor extended by the City in making emergency repairs and cost of engineer,
inspection and supervision by the City. The Contractor shall hold the City harmless from any and all
claims which may be made against the City as a result of any defect work and the Contractor shall
defend any such claim at his own expense. Where materials or procedures are not specified in the
contract, the City relies on the professional judgment of the Contractor to make appropriate selections.
3.3. Prevailing Wages Contractor shall comply with every provision of Chapter 39.12 of the Revised Code
of Washington.
3.4. Non‐discrimination Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, physical or other motor
handicap, unless based upon a bonafide occupational qualification.
3.5 Employment Any and all employees of the Contractor while engaged in the performance of any work
or services required by the Contractor under this agreement, shall be considered employees of the
Contractor only and not of the City and any and all claims that may or might arise under the Worker's
Compensation Act on behalf of said employees, while so engaged and any and all claims made by a third
party as consequence of any negligent act or omission on the part of the Contractor's employees, while
so engaged on any of the work or services provided or rendered herein, shall be the sole obligation and
responsibility of the Contractor.
4.0
SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 The Contractor shall include the language of this section in each of its first tier subcontracts, and
shall require each of its subcontractors to include the same language of this section in each of their
subcontracts, adjusting only as necessary the terms used for the contracting parties. The requirements
of this section apply to all subcontractors regardless of tier.
At the time of subcontract execution, the Contractor shall verify that each of its first tier subcontractors
meets the following bidder responsibility criteria:
1. Have a current certificate of registration as a contractor in compliance with chapter 18.27 RCW,
which must have been in effect at the time of subcontract bid submittal; 2. Have a current
Washington Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number; 3. If applicable, have:
a. Have Industrial Insurance (worker’s compensation) coverage for the subcontractor’s employees
working in Washington, as required in Title 51 RCW;
b. A Washington Employment Security Department number, as required in Title 50 RCW;
c. A Washington Department of Revenue state excise tax registration number, as required in Title 82
RCW;
d. An electrical contractor license, if required by Chapter 19.28 RCW;
e. An elevator contractor license, if required by Chapter 70.87 RCW.
4. Not be disqualified from bidding on any public works contract under RCW 39.06.010 or 39.12.065(3).
5.0
COMPENSATION
5.1 The City shall pay the Contractor for the services identified in this contract the total amount of
($ amount includes sales tax). Contractor shall submit
monthly, for the City’s acceptance, a written Contract Project Estimate setting forth the quantities of
work satisfactorily performed to date, and an invoice covering the contract price applicable to the work,
unless otherwise directed, the City will, within 30 days after receipt of acceptable Contractor’s estimate
and invoice, pay the Contractor the accepted progress invoice less actual accumulated amount
previously paid.
5.2 The City shall have the right to withhold payment to Contractor for any work not completed in a
satisfactory manner until such time as Contractor modifies such work so that the same is satisfactory.
6.0
CITY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT
6.1 The City may terminate the contract upon the occurrence of any one or more of the events
hereafter specified:
a. If the Contractor should be adjudged bankrupt.
b. If the Contractor should make a general assignment of benefit of his creditors.
c. If a receiver should be appointed on the account of insolvency of the Contractor.
d. If Contractor should persistently or repeatedly refuse or fail to supply a sufficient number
of properly skilled workmen or proper materials for completion of the work.
e. If the Contractor shall fail to complete the work within the time specified in the contract.
f. If the Contractor shall fail to make a prompt payment to subcontractors or for material or
labor.
g. If Contractor should persistently disregard laws, ordinances or regulations of Federal,
State or municipal agencies or subdivisions thereof.
h. If Contractor should persistently disregard instructions of Management, or otherwise be
guilty of a substantial violation of the contract.
6.2 This contract Agreement, and any amendments or extensions to said Agreement may be terminated
for any reason not previously identified by either party by giving ten (10) days written notice to the other
party. In the event that the contract is terminated by the City, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive
any further balance of the amount to be paid under this contract until the work shall have been fully
finished. At such time, if the unpaid balance of the amount to be paid under this contract exceeds the
expense incurred by the City in finishing the work, all of the damages sustained or which may be sustained
by reason of such refusal, neglect, failure of discontinuance of employment, such excess shall be paid by
the City to Contractor. If such expense and damages shall exceed the unpaid balance, Contractor and his
surety and each thereof shall be jointly and severally liable therefore to City and shall pay the difference
to the City. Such expense and damage shall include all legal costs incurred by the City in employment of
attorneys to protect the rights and interests of the City under the contract; provided such legal costs shall
be reasonable.
7.0
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
7.1 On payment to the Contractor by the City of all compensation due under this Agreement all finished
or unfinished documents and material prepared by the Contractor with funds provided by this Agreement
shall become the property of the City and shall be forwarded to the City at its request.
7.2 Any records, reports, information, data or other documents or materials given to or prepared or
assembled by the Contractor under this Agreement will be kept as confidential and shall not be made
available to any individual or organization by the Contractor without prior written approval of the City or
by court order.
8.0
CLAIMS
8.1 Any claim against the City for damages, expenses, costs or extras arising out of the performance of the
contract must be made in writing to the City within thirty (30) days after the discovery of such damage,
and in no event later than the time of approval by owner of final payment. Contractor, upon making
applications for final payment, shall be deemed to have waived this right to claim for any other damages
for which claim has not been made, unless such claim for final payment includes notice of additional claim
and fully describes the alleged damage.
9.0
ASSIGNMENT
9.1 This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by the parties hereto without the
written consent of the other party.
10.0
MODIFICATION
10.1 No change, alteration, modification or addition to the Agreement will be effective unless it is in
writing and properly signed by all parties thereto.
11.0
HOLD HARMLESS
11.1 Contractor shall hold the City and its officers, agents and employees harmless, from all suits, claims
or liabilities of any nature, including attorney's fees, costs and expenses for or on account of injuries or
damages sustained by any persons or property resulting in whole or in part from negligent activities or
omissions of the Contractor, its agents or other renumeration for services; and if a suit in respect to the
above be filed, the Contractor shall appear and defend the same at its own cost and expense, and if
judgment is rendered or settlement made requiring payment of damages by the City, which damages are
based in whole or in part on the negligent activities or omissions of the Contractor, its agents or
employees, the Contractor shall pay same.
12.0
INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain, for the duration of this Agreement, insurance against claims for
the injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work thereunder by the Contractor, his agent, representatives, employees or
subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be paid by the Contractor.
12.1 Minimum Limits of Insurance Contractor shall maintain limits no less than:
a. Commercial General Liability: insurance shall be written with limits no less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products‐completed operations
aggregate limit.
b. Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident, covering owned and non‐
owned vehicles.
c. Worker's Compensation coverage as required by the Worker's Compensation Act of the State of
Washington.
12.2 The Policies are to contain, and be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
a. General Liability
1. The City, its officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional
insured as respect to liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
the Contractor.
2. Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City,
its officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self‐insurance
maintained by the City, its officials, employees and volunteers shall be excess of
the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of all policies shall not affect
the coverage provided to the City, its officials, employees or volunteers.
b. All Coverage Each insurance policy required by this clause shall state that coverage shall not be
suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty
(30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City.
12.3 Acceptability of Insurers Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of
no less than A:XIII, or with an insurer acceptable to the City.
12.4 Verification of Coverage Contractor shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance
effecting coverage required by this clause. The certification for each insurance policy is to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates are
to be received and approved by the City before work commences. The City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
12.5 Subcontractors Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies
or shall furnish separate certificates for each subcontractor. All coverage for subcontractors shall
be subject to all the requirements stated herein.
12.6 Asbestos Or Hazardous Materials Abatement Work If asbestos abatement or hazardous
materials work is performed, Contractor shall review coverage with the City’s Risk Manager and
provide scope and limits of coverage that are appropriate for the scope of work. No asbestos
abatement work will be performed until coverage is approved by Risk Manager.
13.0
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
13.1 Contractor is and shall be at all times during the term of this Agreement an independent contractor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.
CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON: CONTRACTOR:
By By
Title
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
CA #5
Attachment
D
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Department of Natural Resources Grant
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter from Department of Natural Resources
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Fire ‐ Wildland
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: Up to $11,730.00 (50% dept. match required)
BUDGET CATEGORY: Wildland
BUDGETED AMOUNT: Not budgeted
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
The department was recently awarded a small grant from the WA. State Department on Natural
Resources. This is a dollar for dollar matching grant for equipment purchases relating to Wildland
Firefighting.
HISTORY:
The grant amount from DNR is $5,865, with the department match of the same amount it brings the
total to $11,730.00. We will use these funds to purchase a seasonal “slide‐in” tank and fire pump that
will be carried in the department utility truck. This will provide us with the ability to have a local
non‐deployable brush truck for local use if Brush #46 the wildland truck is on a deployment. This is
a re‐imbursement style grant. We will purchase the equipment, submit our receipts and request re‐
imbursement.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take no action and decline the grant award.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to accept the grant from Department of Natural Resources for Wildland Equipment.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #1
Attachment
E
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Selection of Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG) for Consulting Services
ATTACHMENTS:
PGG Statement of Qualifications
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Public Works
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: To Be Negotiated
BUDGET CATEGORY: Water Improvement Fund
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $525,000 (2019), $75,000 (2020)
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Staff is recommending that the City contract with PGG to provide Water Resources Consulting Services and to
continued Hydrogeological service for well installation.
HISTORY:
The City of Arlington’s Airport Well was originally constructed in 1947. In 2009 the lower ½ of the well collapsed
and had to be abandoned, this resulted in a decrease in the well capacity. The City completed a study to
determine if it would be more feasible to increase capacity at the Haller Well or install a new well elsewhere
(Brown & Caldwell Apr‐2011). Based on that study, the City identified a project in the 2015 Water Comprehensive
Plan to permit and develop a new water source, this contract allows for this work to continue.
The first work effort of this project began in 2016, however was not completed and the contract was
terminated with the contractor (Brown & Caldwell) in 2018. Staff has budgeted again in 2019‐2020 to
continue the process of locating a secure water source and be able to permit two production wells. A request
for qualifications to three very respected water resource consultants was issued and, after reviewing the RFQ’s,
staff is recommending to negotiate and contract with Pacific Groundwater Group.
ALTERNATIVES:
‐ Remand to staff for further consideration
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the selection of Pacific Groundwater Group for water resources consulting, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the consultant agreement for the project, pending final approval by the City
Attorney.
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #2
Attachment
F
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Innovation Center and Pocket Park Renovation Project Bid
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
Administration – Community Revitalization
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $282,750
BUDGET CATEGORY: WA State Dept. of Commerce grant
BUDGETED AMOUNT: $282,750
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
This is the second bidding attempt for this project. Staff again recommends rejecting the bids, since
the low bid is over the budget that was estimated for this project.
Two bids were received and opened on January 8, 2019. The project was advertised for bidding
December 6, 2018 – January 8, 2019. The bids received were: Tower Pacific $498,688 and BCN
Construction $498,800.
The previous bidding cycle was August 9 – August 28, 2018. The bid received was from Bouwer
Construction for $583,750 and was rejected.
HISTORY:
The City of Arlington purchased the Howell Station at 404 N Olympic Avenue in April 2018 with
intent to create an Innovation Center and Pocket Park. The City applied for and received a contract
with the WA State Department of Commerce to renovate the existing building on the property.
ALTERNATIVES:
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the Resolution Rejecting All Bids for the Innovation Center and Pocket Park
Renovation Project.
1
RESOLUTION NO. 2019‐XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON
REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR INNOVATION CENTER RENOVATION AND POCKET
PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington solicited bids for the Innovation Center Renovation
and Pocket Park Project (hereinafter the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the low bid received was significantly over budget, and the Council
wishes to reject all bids;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington do hereby
resolve as follows:
The City Council hereby rejects all bids submitted for the Innovation Center
Renovation and Pocket Park Project.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this 19th day of
February, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
____________________________________
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Erin Keator, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney
City of Arlington
Council Agenda Bill
Item:
NB #3
Attachment
G
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
February 19, 2019
SUBJECT:
Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Reimbursement to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
(CPR&R)
ATTACHMENTS:
Document from CPF&R
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN
EMS
EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $7,277.68
BUDGET CATEGORY: EMS / GEMT
BUDGETED AMOUNT: Not budgeted
LEGAL REVIEW:
DESCRIPTION:
Reimbursement to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue for costs incurred establishing the GEMT program in
Washington State (See attached).
HISTORY:
In 2015 a grassroots legislative effort was successful to bring the Ground Emergency Medical
Transportation program to Washington State. In summary GEMT is defined as; The supplemental
payments cover the funding gap between a provider’s actual costs per GEMT transport and the
allowable amount received from Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and any other sources of
reimbursement. CPF&R was the lead agency in this effort with seven other departments. Collectively
they incurred costs in the amount of $560,000.00. The reimbursement request from Arlington of
$7,277.68 is based on an equitable and proportionate formula. To date we have received
approximately $180,000.00 in GEMT funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
Remand to staff for additional information.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I move to approve the GEMT reimbursement to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.