Approving Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County Water & Sewer District #5 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF }
APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT } RESOLUTION NO 19- \
BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND LEWIS }
COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT#5 }
FOR REIMBURSABLE WORK AND }
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES THEREON }
WHEREAS, Chapter 39 34 RCW the Interlocal Cooperation Act, provides for interlocal
cooperation between governmental agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers by
enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage, and
WHEREAS, the parties Lewis County and Water & Sewer District#5, desire to enter
into an agreement to streamline the process in which reimbursable work is done as requested
by the other organization, and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer has reviewed the Interlocal Agreement (attached) and
recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize execution of the Agreement
and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of the
Interlocal Agreement between Lewis County and Water& Sewer District#5
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Interlocal Agreement with Water&
Sewer District #5 for the purpose of streamlining the process for reimbursable work is hereby
approved and the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to sign the same
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 29th day of April, 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM BO• - ' OF COUNTY COMM! IONERS
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Attachment A
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into pursuant to authority of RCW 39 34.080 and in conformance
with RCW 43 09 210,this day of , 2019, by and between LEWIS COUNTY,
Washington, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County"
and the Lewis County Water& Sewer District#5, a local service district hereinafter referred to as
"District#5",
1 Purpose
The purpose of this agreement is to allow the County to provide Administrative, Engineering
Services, Construction, Maintenance, or Emergency Water sales or services to District#5
II Services
The County shall provide labor for administrative or engineering services, construction,
maintenance, or emergency management of water facilities for District#5 An authorized
signature from the requesting and providing departments in each respective organization
shall request and approve specific services during a calendar year in writing The requests
shall describe the services,the timing anticipated for the services, and an estimated timeline
for providing the services
III Compensation
District#5 agrees to compensate the County for the actual costs for services rendered
including administrative and overhead costs
IV Independent Contractor
The services provided under this agreement are those of an independent contractor
Employees of the County are and will remain employees of the County
V Indemnification
Each party shall defend, protect and hold harmless the other party from and against all
claims, suits, and/or other actions arising from any negligent or intentional act or omission
of the party's employees, agents and/or authorized subcontractor(s) while performing this
contract Neither party assumes responsibility to the other party for the consequences of
any act of omission of any person,entity, firm or corporation not a party to this contract
VI Amendment
The County and District#5 may mutually amend this agreement Such amendments shall
not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind District
#5 and the County
VII. Termination Clause
This agreement shall continue until cancelled in writing by either party Either party may
terminate this agreement by delivering notice of termination to the other party at least
ninety (90) days advance If this Agreement is so terminated, the terminating party shall be
liable only for performance in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for performance
rendered prior to the effective date of termination
VIII. Property and Equipment
Any property borrowed shall be returned in its original condition Any property that has
been damaged shall be repaired to its original condition or replaced with a comparable
item Upon termination or non-renewal of this agreement, all property shall be returned to
its owner
IX Disputes
In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it will be resolved in the following
manner District#5 and the County will each individually appoint one member to a Dispute
Board and jointly appoint a third member The Dispute Board will evaluate the dispute and
make a determination of the dispute The decision of the Dispute Board may be appealed to
the Superior Court for de novo review
LEWIS COUNTY LC WATER & SEWER DISTRICT#5
Josh Metcalf, Public Works Director Representative, Lewis County Water& Sewer
District#5
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution. BOCC Meeting Date Apr 29, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type Consent
Approving an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and Lewis County Water& Sewer Distnct#5 for
reimbursable and authorizing signatures thereon
Contact Josh Metcalf Phone. 2762
Department Public Works
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Pursuant to authority of RCW 39 34 080 and in conformance with RCW 43 09 210,this resolution will allow
the BOCC to sign and ratify an interlocal agreement that allows Lewis County to perform reimbursable work for
Lewis County Water& Sewer District#5
The purpose of this Resolution is to streamline the process in which reimbursable work is done as requested by
District#5 The County shall provide labor for administrative or engineering services, construction,
maintenance, or emergency management of water facilities for District#5
Additional Copies
Jsoh Metcal, PW
Robin Saline,PW
Kim Amrme,PW