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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-10 Council Meeting Arlington City Council *Tuesday July 6, 2010 - 7 PM City Council Chambers 110 E. Third SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Arlington strives to provide accessible meetings for people with disabilities. Please contact the ADA coordinator at (360) 403-3441 or 1-800-833-8388 (TDD only) prior to the meeting date if special accommodations are required. CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS -Cornerstone Award ~ Arlington Pharmacy PUBLIC COMMENT For members of the public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT on the agenda. Please limit remarks to three minutes CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the June 21 & 28, 2010 meetings ATTACHMENT A 2. Accounts Payable 3. 67th Phase III – 30% Design Contract with HDR, Supplement # 2 no cost ATTACHMENT B modification of contract and extension of completion date to December 2010. PUBLIC HEARING UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of new Library Board members: ATTACHMENT C Mandy Ingram, Kelly Penny and Crystal King, 5-year terms to 4-1-2015 2. Resolution Rejecting all bids from the Gifford Sidewalks Project ATTACHMENT D and authorizing staff to re-bid the project 3. Smokey Point Boulevard Overlay Project – Bid Results and ATTACHMENT E Authority to Award 4. Professional Services Agreement with J. Rankin ATTACHMENT F DISCUSSION ITEMS INFORMATION ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS MAYOR’S REPORT COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS – OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE SESSION RECONVENE ADJOURNMENT To download all attachments, click here DRAFT Page 1 of 3 Council Chambers 110 East Third June 21, 2010 City Council Members Present by Roll Call: Dick Butner Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker Council Members Absent: Scott Solla- excused City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, David Kuhl, Fire Chief Jim Rankin, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney Also Known to be Present: Adam Rudnick – Arlington Times; Walt Riebe, Distinguished Senior Citizen – Ray Haman, and Kari Ilonummi Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed. Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA There was no one in the audience who wished to speak to matters not on the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT Steve Baker moved and Steve Baker seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda which was unanimously carried to approve the following Consent Agenda items: CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes of the June 7 and 14 meetings 2. Accounts Payable Claims Checks #70000 through #70173 in the amount of $1,505,463,34 3. One Year Extension to the Arlington and Snohomish County Traffic Mitigation Agreement for the North County Recycling & Transfer Stations There was no Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING There was no Unfinished Business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS City Attorney Steve Peiffle gave brief information on the proposed property purchase. He then answered Council questions. Property Purchase at 173rd Street NE Dick Butner moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the purchase and sale agreement, also the closing documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, between Yasuko Conner and the City of Arlington for purchase of the property located at 173rd and Smokey Point Blvd. Chris Raezer seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Minutes of the Arlington City Council Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT June 21, 2010 Page 2 of 3 Fire Chief Jim Rankin gave a brief synopsis of the Services. ILA for Fire Investigation Services Sally Lien moved to approve the Inter-Local Agreement for Fire Investigative Services and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement. Marilyn Oertle seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Finance Director Jim Chase spoke to the proposed Financial Software Package. Purchase of New Financial Software Package Marilyn Oertle moved to authorize the purchase of the BIAS Software Program. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield addressed the proposed dog license fee. She then answered Council questions. The senior owner reduced rate would begin at age 61. A lengthy discussion followed regarding altering, micro chipping, lifetime licenses, and a reduced rate for senior citizen owners. Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for Dog Licenses Steve Baker moved to adopt the proposed Resolution adopting dog licensing fees. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Kristin Banfield noted that these revisions have been presented to the Council in the past, and asked for Council approval. Ordinance Adopting AMC Title 15 Steve Baker moved to adopt the presented Ordinance amending and repealing certain sections of Arlington Municipal Code Title 15 relating to fire regulations. Dick Butner seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. Ms. Banfield noted that these revisions had been reviewed at the last Council Workshop. Ordinance Adopting AMC Title 16 Steve Baker moved to adopt the presented Ordinance amending and repealing certain sections of Arlington Municipal Code Title 16 relating to building and construction regulations. Sally Lien seconded the motion that passed with a unanimous vote. City Administrator Allen Johnson displayed the effluent from the new Wastewater Treatment system and he asked the Council to look at this very clear liquid. ADMINISTRATOR & STAFF REPORTS Mayor Larson reported on events she had recently attended. MAYOR’S REPORT Dick Butner, Sally Lien, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Linda Byrnes, and Steve Baker gave brief reports. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS City Attorney announced the need for a 20-minute Executive Session to review collective bargaining negotiations, grievances, or discussions regarding the interpretation or application of a labor agreement [RCW 42.30.140(4)]. No action will be taken during or after the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:55PM with a 5-minute break to be taken beforehand. The meeting was reconvened at 8:19PM. RECONVENE Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT June 21, 2010 Page 3 of 3 With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:19PM. ADJOURNMENT ____________________________ Margaret Larson, Mayor DRAFT Page 1 of 2 Council Chambers 110 East Third June 28, 2010 City Council Members Present: Dick Butner Sally Lien, Linda Byrnes, Marilyn Oertle, Chris Raezer, Scott Solla, and Steve Baker Council Members Absent: There were no Council members absent. City Staff Present: Mayor Larson, Allen Johnson, Kristin Banfield, Jim Chase, Jim Kelly, Rob Putnam, Cristy Brubaker, Julie Good, Jan Bauer, Steve Peiffle – City Attorney Mayor Larson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag followed. Steve Baker moved to approve the Agenda. Sally Lien seconded the motion which passed with a unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AMC Title 14 – Update of Airport Portion WORKSHOP ITEMS ~ NO ACTION WAS TAKEN Airport Manager Rob Putnam gave a brief review on particular items that had been changed in the Update. Throughout his presentation Mr. Putnam answered Council questions. This will be addressed by Council on July 19. Mr. Putnam noted the changes of property that would be acquired. Throughout the presentation Mr. Putnam answered Council questions. This will be addressed on July 19. Airport Property Acquisition Public Works Director Jim Kelly, assisted by Cristy Brubaker for all of his presentations, discussed the reason for rejecting all bids involving PercoCrete and going for a rebid with of the project using standard concrete sidewalk specifications. This should be ready for Council to addressed as soon as possible. Resolution Rejecting all bids from the Gifford sidewalk project and authorizing staff to re-bid the project Jim Kelly spoke to the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan which was distributed prior to the meeting, and he noted that the changes were highlighted in red. At the end of the presentation Mr. Kelly answered Council questions. Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2011-2016 Jim Kelly addressed the Smokey Point Overlay Project, discussing the bid results. Throughout the presentation he answered Council questions. This will be addressed on July 6 Consent Agenda. Smokey Point Boulevard Overlay Project – Bid Results Mr. Kelly distributed the latest water report to City residents. Assistant City Administrator Kristin Banfield reviewed the changes in the Professional Services Agreement with Chief Rankin, beginning July 6 and going through December or whenever the new Chief is on board. Discussion followed. This will be reviewed on July 6. Professional Services Agreement with J. Rankin Minutes of the Arlington City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of the City of Arlington City Council Meeting DRAFT DATE, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Marysville’s Mayor Kendal is stepping down from his job very soon. Miscellaneous Council items The meeting was adjourned at 7:51PM. ___________________________ Margaret Larson, Mayor City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: Consent Agenda #3 ATTACHMENT B COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 SUBJECT: HDR Engineering Contract for 67th Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase III 30% Design – Supplement #2 to Contract DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works Administration ATTACHMENTS: • Supplement #2 EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: No additional expenditure BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Improvement LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney has reviewed and approved DESCRIPTION: Council is being asked to approve Supplement #2 to the Contract with HDR Engineering for the Preliminary Design Work on the 67th Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase III and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. HISTORY: In May of 2009 Council authorized staff to contract with HDR Engineering for Completion of a 30% design for Phase III reconstruction of 67th Avenue NE from 204th Street NE to Olympic Avenue and West Avenue. Supplement #1 was previously approved and provided for analysis of alternative trail alignments. Supplement #2 is a no cost adjustment extending the date of completion to December 31, 2010 and adjusting some minor elements of the work scope. This project is funded through grant funding and transportation mitigation. ALTERNATIVES: • Remand to staff for additional information • Table pending further discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign Supplement #2 to the HDR Engineering Contract for 67th Avenue Reconstruction Project Phase III 30% Design. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: New Business #1 ATTACHMENT C COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Appointments of Mandy Ingram, Kelly Penny and Crystal King to the Library Board DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Executive ATTACHMENTS: -Applications EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: -0- BUDGET CATEGORY: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A DESCRIPTION: On June 3, 2010, five applicants were interviewed for the three vacant volunteer positions on the Library Board. Panel members were Paul Ellis, Karen Highum (outgoing Library Board Chair, Tom Monroe, Library Board member and Kathy Bullene, Arlington Librarian. These open positions were advertised on the City’s website, TV 21 and in the newspapers. At the conclusion of the interview process, the panel unanimously recommended to Mayor Larson the appointment of Mandy Ingram, Kelly Penny and Crystal King to five- year terms, ending on April 1, 2015. HISTORY: The Library Board positions are five-year terms and these had been vacated as of April 1, 2010 by those members who were not eligible to serve another term. ALTERNATIVES: Do not approve the applicants for Library Board. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move Council appoint Mandy Ingram, Kelly Penny and Crystal King to the Library Board to April 1, 2015. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: New Business #2 ATTACHMENT D COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Resolution Rejecting all bids from the Gifford Sidewalks project and authorizing staff to re-bid the Project DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works Administration ATTACHMENTS: • Resolution EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: Engineer’s Estimate $ 103,500. BUDGET CATEGORY: ARRA Grant Funding (Stimulus) and Transportation Improvement Fund – LEGAL REVIEW: Pending final review by City Attorney DESCRIPTION: Council is being asked to approve the attached resolution for adoption. This project was bid as noted below under history. However – because of product delivery issues specified in the bid documents, it has been determined that it would be in the best interest of the City to reject all bids and re-bid the project using standard concrete sidewalk specifications. HISTORY: On February 11, 2010 bids were opened bids for this project and the apparent low bidder was R Custom Excavation. Council awarded the project to R Custom Excavation on March 1, 2010 and contract documents were executed followed by a Conditional Notice to Proceed. It has since become apparent that delivery cannot be achieved by the Contractor for the PercoCrete product as specified and has resulted in a withdrawal of the conditional notice to proceed. The project was redesigned using traditional concrete and is ready for rebidding. This project consists of installing f approximately 1600 linear feet of 5 foot wide concrete sidewalks on Gifford Ave between 1st St and 3rd St. This project is funded with a $92,000.00 ARRA Grant and Traffic Mitigation monies. The re-bid of the project will not affect the Grant funding. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill ALTERNATIVES: • Remand to staff for additional information • Table pending further discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the resolution rejecting all bids from the Gifford Sidewalk Project and authorize staff to re-bid the Project. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON WITHDRAWING THE CONTRACT AWARD TO R CUSTOM EXCAVATION, REJECTING ALL BIDS ON THE GIFFORD AVENUE SIDEWALK PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PROJECT TO BE RE-BID WHEREAS, the City of Arlington solicited bids for a project known as the City of Arlington Gifford Avenue Sidewalk Project (hereinafter the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the City opened the bids, awarded the contract to R Custom Excavation of Port Orchard, WA, and submitted a conditional notice to proceed on May 5, 2010; and WHEREAS, the job specifications specifically directed the use of Percocrete permeable concrete “or approved equal”; and WHEREAS, no supplier is currently able to provide Percocrete permeable concrete or “any approved equal” to supply the project; and WHEREAS, as a result neither R Custom Excavation nor any other bidder is able to complete the project under the bid specifications as presented; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Arlington, Washington do hereby resolve as follows: 1. The City Council finds as follows: a. The City of Arlington sought qualified contractors to bid on the Project; b. The bid specifications required the installation of Permeable Cement Concrete Sidewalk for the Project using the concrete admixture called Percocrete “or approved equal”; c. At its March 1, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council awarded the contract to R Custom Excavation for the Project as the apparent low responsible bidder; d. No supplier in the vicinity is willing or presently able to provide Permeable Cement Concrete Sidewalk for the Project which complies with the bid specifications; e. Consequently R Custom Excavation is not able to complete the 2 Project as bid; f. No other bidder is able to complete the Project as bid due to the unavailability of the concrete admixture called Percocrete “or approved equal”; g. The Project cannot currently be completed as bid; and h. The Project should be rebid with different bid specifications. 2. Based on the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby declares as follows: a. The City Council hereby withdraws its award of the contract to R Custom Excavations for the Gifford Avenue Sidewalk Project due to that company’s inability to complete the project as bid; and b. The City Council hereby rejects all bids submitted for the Project; and c. City staff is authorized and directed to prepare new bid specifications for the Project and to re-bid the Project once new specifications are prepared. APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Arlington this ______ day of July, 2010. CITY OF ARLINGTON ____________________________________ Margaret Larson, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Steven J. Peiffle, City Attorney City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: New Business #3 ATTACHMENT E COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Smokey Point Boulevard Overlay Project – Bid Results and Award DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Public Works ATTACHMENTS: • Bid Tab EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: Not to Exceed $ 50,000.00 BUDGET CATEGORY: Transportation Improvement Fund (310) LEGAL REVIEW: Pending final review by City Attorney DESCRIPTION: Staff has reviewed the attached results of the June 18, 2010 Bid Opening – Six bids were received and the apparent low bidder is Northwest Asphalt of Renton, Washington with a bid of $184,884.26, which includes the base bid and Alternates 1 & 2. HISTORY: On May 17, 2010 Council gave staff the authority to bid this project. In 2009 the Stillaguamish Tribe received a $145,000 federal grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) for the maintenance and upgrades to Arlington roads that are listed on the Indian Reservation Road (IRR) inventory. The Stillaguamish and the City have jointly determined that Smokey Point Blvd. between 175th St. and 184th St. as the IRR road in greatest need of repair. The ARRA funding is provided to the Stillaguamish through the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), and the Stillaguamish is contracting with the City to perform the work. The City prepared the project bid documents and the bid is as follows: $ 184,884.26 Construction Costs (ARRA funding) $ 5,000.00 Material Testing & Cert (COA funding) $ 189,884.26 Total Estimated Project Cost $ 145,000.00 Stillaguamish Tribe (ARRA funding) $ 44,884.26 City of Arlington (Transportation Improvement Fund) ALTERNATIVES: - Remand to staff for additional information - Table pending further discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to award the Smokey Point Boulevard Overlay Project to Northwest Asphalt for a bid amount of $184,884.26, which includes the base bid and Alternates 1 & 2. City of Arlington Council Agenda Bill AGENDA ITEM: New Business #4 ATTACHMENT F COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Contract with J. Rankin DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Executive CONTACT: Kristin Banfield, 360-403-3444 ATTACHMENTS: - Professional Services Contract with Jim Rankin EXPENDITURES REQUESTED: $75 per hour BUDGET CATEGORY: Current Expense – Fire LEGAL REVIEW: City Attorney prepared professional services contract DESCRIPTION: In April, Fire Chief Jim Rankin announced his retirement from the City, effective July 1, 2010. Council is also requested to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Contract for services with Mr. Rankin during the time the City is searching for a Fire Chief. The contract allows for the City to tap into Jim’s expertise through December 31, 2010. HISTORY: Mr. Rankin began working for the City in October 2005. His employment contract with the City was extended in December 2008. ALTERNATIVES: - Do not authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Contract with Mr. Rankin. RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move that Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Mr. Rankin. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into in duplicate this ____ day of ______________, 2010, by and between the CITY OF ARLINGTON, a Washington municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and James L. Rankin , hereinafter referred to as the "SERVICE PROVIDER." RECITALS: WHEREAS, the CITY desires to have certain services and/or tasks performed as set forth below requiring specialized skills and other supportive capabilities; and WHEREAS, sufficient CITY resources are not available to provide such services; and WHEREAS, the SERVICE PROVIDER represents that the SERVICE PROVIDER is qualified and possesses sufficient skills and the necessary capabilities, including technical and professional expertise, where required, to perform the services and/or tasks set forth in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services . The SERVICE PROVIDER shall perform such services and accomplish such tasks, including the furnishing of all materials and equipment necessary for full performance thereof, as are identified and designated as SERVICE PROVIDER responsibilities throughout this Agreement and as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Services"). 2. Term . The Services shall begin on July 6, 2010, and shall be completed no later than December 31, 2010 , unless sooner terminated according to the provisions herein. 3. Compensation And Method of Payment . 3.1 Payments for services provided hereunder shall be made following the performance of such services, unless otherwise permitted by law and approved in writing by the CITY. 3.2 No payment shall be made for any service rendered by the SERVICE PROVIDER except for services identified and set forth in this Agreement. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 2 3.3 The CITY shall pay the SERVICE PROVIDER for work performed under this Agreement as follows: SERVICE PROVIDER shall submit monthly invoices detailing work performed and expenses for which reimbursement is sought. CITY shall approve all invoices before payment is issued. Payment shall occur within thirty (30) days of receipt and approval of an invoice. 3.4 City shall pay SERVICE PROVIDER for such services: Hourly: $ 75.00 per hour for all work performed plus expenses incurred under this Contract. 4. Reports And Inspections . 4.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER at such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, shall furnish to the CITY such statements, records, reports, data, and information as the CITY may request pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. 4.2 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall at any time during normal business hours and as often as the CITY or State Auditor may deem necessary, make available for examination all of its records and data with respect to all matters covered, directly or indirectly, by this Agreement and shall permit the CITY or its designated authorized representative to audit and inspect other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. The CITY shall receive a copy of all audit reports made by the agency or firm as to the SERVICE PROVIDER'S activities. The CITY may, at its discretion, conduct an audit at its expense, using its own or outside auditors, of the SERVICE PROVIDER'S activities which relate, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement. 5. Independent Contractor Relationship . 5.1 The parties intend that an independent SERVICE PROVIDER/CITY relationship will be created by this Agreement. The CITY is interested primarily in the results to be achieved; subject to paragraphs herein, the implementation of services will lie solely with the discretion of the SERVICE PROVIDER. No agent, employee, servant or representative of the SERVICE PROVIDER shall be deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of the CITY for any purpose, and the employees of the SERVICE PROVIDER are not entitled to any of the benefits the CITY provides for its employees. The SERVICE PROVIDER will be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and for the acts of its agents, employees, servants, subcontractors or representatives during the performance of this Agreement. 5.2 In the performance of the services herein contemplated the SERVICE PROVIDER is an independent contractor with the authority to control and direct the performance of the details of the work, however, the results of the work contemplated herein must meet the approval of the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY'S general rights of inspection and review to secure the satisfactory completion thereof. 6. Hold Harmless/Indemnification . 6.1 Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. 6.2 No liability shall attach to the CITY by reason of entering into this Agreement except as expressly provided herein. 7. Use of City Vehicle . 7.1 SERVICE PROVIDER shall, as a condition of this contract, be able to meet the driver approval standards established under City of Arlington personnel policy #2-10. SERVICE PROVIDER shall at all times under this contract maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and produce proof of same upon demand by the City. 7.2 SERVICE PROVIDER shall, in addition to meeting approval requirements, exercise due diligence to drive safely and to maintain the security of the vehicle and its contents. 7.3 SERVICE PROVIDER shall not use a City vehicle for non business purposes unless with the approval of their supervisors. Non-business passengers are prohibited from riding in City of Arlington vehicles without prior approval. 7.4 SERVICE PROVIDER shall not operate any City of Arlington vehicle at any time or operate any personal vehicle while on City of Arlington business while using, consuming or under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications or over the counter medications that may affect their ability to drive. The City of Arlington has a zero tolerance policy prohibiting operators of vehicles from drinking alcohol, consuming illegal drugs, and taking prescription medications that affect ability to drive, and driving. 7.5 If the SERVICE PROVIDER is involved in any accident while operating a City vehicle or while on City business, SERVICE PROVIDER shall immediately report the accident to the police agency with jurisdiction, and shall report the same to the City and the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) claims department within twenty-four (24) hours of the accident. 8. Treatment of Assets . Title to all property furnished by the CITY shall remain in the name of the CITY and the CITY shall become the owner of the work product and other documents, if any, prepared by the SERVICE PROVIDER pursuant to this Agreement. 9. Compliance with Laws . 9.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER, in the performance of this Agreement, shall comply with all applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances, including regulations for licensing, certification and operation of facilities, programs and accreditation, and licensing of individuals, and any other standards or criteria as described in this Agreement to assure quality of services. 9.2 The SERVICE PROVIDER specifically agrees to pay any applicable business and occupation (B & O) taxes which may be due on account of this Agreement. 10. Nondiscrimination . 10.1 The CITY is an equal opportunity employer. 10.2 Nondiscrimination in Employment. In the performance of this Agreement, the SERVICE PROVIDER will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular worker involved. The SERVICE PROVIDER shall ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfers, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and programs for training including apprenticeships. The SERVICE PROVIDER shall take such action with respect to this Agreement as may be required to ensure full compliance with local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. 10.3 Nondiscrimination in Services. The SERVICE PROVIDER will not discriminate against any recipient of any services or benefits provided for in this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. 10.4 If any assignment and/or subcontracting has been authorized by the CITY, said assignment or subcontract shall include appropriate safeguards against discrimination. The SERVICE PROVIDER shall take such action as may be required to ensure full compliance with the provisions in the immediately preceding paragraphs herein. 11. Assignment/subcontracting . 11.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall not assign its performance under this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement without the written consent of the CITY, and it is further agreed that said consent must be sought in writing by the SERVICE PROVIDER not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of any proposed assignment. The CITY reserves the right to reject without cause any such assignment. 11.2 Any work or services assigned hereunder shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement and proper bidding procedures where applicable as set forth in local, state and/or federal statutes, ordinances and guidelines. 11.3 Any technical/professional service subcontract not listed in this Agreement, must have express advance approval by the CITY. 12. Changes . Either party may request changes to the scope of services and performance to be provided hereunder, however, no change or addition to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party unless such change or addition be in writing and signed by both parties. Such amendments shall be attached to and made part of this Agreement. 13. Maintenance and Inspection of Records . 13.1 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall maintain books, records and documents, which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs related to the performance of this Agreement and shall maintain such accounting procedures and practices as may be necessary to assure proper accounting of all funds paid pursuant to this Agreement. These records shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review, or audit, by the CITY, its authorized representative, the State Auditor, or other governmental officials authorized by law to monitor this Agreement. 13.2 The SERVICE PROVIDER shall retain all books, records, documents and other material relevant to this agreement, for six (6) years after its expiration. The SERVICE PROVIDER agrees that the CITY or its designee shall have full access and right to examine any of said materials at all reasonable times during said period. 14. Other Provisions. If changes in state law necessitate that services hereunder be expanded, the parties shall negotiate an appropriate amendment. If after thirty (30) days of negotiation, agreement can not be reached, this Agreement may be terminated by the City no sooner than sixty (60) days thereafter. 15. Termination . 15.1 Termination for Convenience. The CITY may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time, by at least five (5) days written notice to the SERVICE PROVIDER. 15.2 Termination for Cause. If the SERVICE PROVIDER fails to perform in the manner called for in this Agreement, or if the SERVICE PROVIDER fails to comply with any other provisions of the Agreement and fails to correct such noncompliance within five (5) days written notice thereof, the CITY may terminate this Agreement for cause. Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination on the SERVICE PROVIDER setting forth the manner in which the SERVICE PROVIDER is in default. The SERVICE PROVIDER will only be paid for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this Agreement. 16. Notice . Notice provided for in this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail to the addresses designated for the parties on the last page of this Agreement. 17. Attorneys Fees and Costs . If any legal proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of a dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party, in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled, reasonable attorney's fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding. 18. Jurisdiction and Venue . 18.1 This Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party hereto that this Agreement shall be governed by laws of the State of Washington, both as to interpretation and performance. 18.2 Any action of law, suit in equity, or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this Agreement or any provisions thereof, shall be instituted and maintained only in any of the courts of competent jurisdiction in Snohomish County, Washington. 19. Severability . 19.1 If, for any reason, any part, term or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of the United States to be illegal, void or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid. 19.2 If it should appear that any provision hereof is in conflict with any statutory provision of the State of Washington, said provision which may conflict therewith shall be deemed inoperative and null and void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith, and shall be deemed modified to conform to such statutory provisions. 20. Entire Agreement . The parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oral representations or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded. Further, any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties. Failure to comply with any of the provisions stated herein shall constitute material breach of contract and cause for termination Both parties recognize time is of the essence in the performance of the provisions of this Agreement. It is also agreed by the parties that the forgiveness of the nonperformance of any provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY: SERVICE PROVIDER: CITY OF ARLINGTON JAMES L. RANKIN ___________________________ ____________________________ Margaret Larson, Mayor James L. Rankin, Sole Proprietor Attest: ____________________________ Kristin Banfield, City Clerk Address for Notification Purposes: CITY City of Arlington James L. Rankin SERVICE PROVIDER Attn: City Clerk 17425 81st Dr NE 238 N Olympic Ave Arlington, WA 98223 Arlington, WA 98223