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Home My WebLink About4352 Resolution - ILA Quad Cities MOA Stormwater & Water Conservation Education 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 4352 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT)WITH THE CITIES OF KENNEWICK, RICHLAND, PASCO, WEST RICHLAND, AND THE FRANKLIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES. WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, Interlocal Cooperation Act, authorizes political subdivisions to jointly exercise their powers,privileges,or authorities with other political subdivisions of this State through the execution of an interlocal cooperative or interagency agreement; and WHEREAS, the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland, municipal corporations (hereinafter "Cities") are partners in Water Right Permit No. S4-309676, commonly known as the Quad-Cities Water Right Permit; and WHEREAS, the Cities are independently regulated by the Eastern Washington Phase II National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit; and WHEREAS,the Cities have public education and outreach responsibilities and conditions per both Water Right Permit S4-309676 and the Eastern Washington Phase II NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit; and WHEREAS, the Franklin Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State (hereinafter"District") currently provides water conservation and stormwater education programs to the school districts and general public; and WHEREAS, since 2010, the Cities and District desire to renew their relationship to provide public education and outreach activities to deliver the required outreach programs; and WHEREAS, the Cities desire to enter into a new Memorandum of Agreement with the District to continue to support the Cities through public education and outreach activities for the Cities area; and WHEREAS, the proposed Agreement was developed to carry forward terms that have previously served the agencies well. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: Section 1. The purpose of this Memorandum of Agreement is to authorize a collaborative effort between the Parties to implement public outreach and education programs supporting the Quad- Resolution-Quad Cities MOA- 1 Cities Water Right Permit and the City's Stormwater Permit,as described within Exhibit A attached hereto. Section 2. The City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized, empowered,and directed to make minor,non-substantive changes and execute said Memorandum of Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 20th day of June, 2023. .� Blace a ' s Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: � �f � �c�Lu, Debra Barham, CMC Kerr F son Law, PLLC City Clerk Ci orneys Resolution-Quad Cities MOA-2 EXHIBIT A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITIES OF KENNEWICK, PASCO,RICHLAND,WEST RICHLAND AND FRANKLIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT(MOA)is made and entered into this date by and between the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco,Richland, and West Richland,municipal corporations(hereinafter "Cities")and the Franklin Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the state(hereinafter "District"). I. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Cities have public education and outreach responsibilities and conditions per both Water Right Permit 54-309676 and the Eastern Washington Phase II NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit; and WHEREAS, the District currently provides water conservation and stormwater education programs to the school districts and general public; and WHEREAS, since 2010 the District has provided public education and outreach activities to support the Cities; and WHEREAS,the Cities and the District are public agencies as defined in RCW 3934.020(1),who wish to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement; and WHEREAS,the Cities desire to enter into a new memorandum of agreement with the District to continue to support the Cities through public education and outreach activities for the Cities area; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the conditions,covenants and agreements contained herein,the parties agree as follows: II. TERMS 1. DUTIES. The District will offer the Drain Rangers stormwater cumculum(Grades 3-8)and the Jr. Drain Rangers water conservation curriculum(Grades K-2)to classrooms in the Cities to help fulfill the Cities shared Water Right requirements and Eastern Washington Phase II NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements. All lessons are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards in English/Language Arts. 2. DELIVERABLES. The District shall provide the following deliverables: • Drain Rangers Stormwater curriculum will be offered to teachers(Grades 3-8)in 3-hour teacher workshop format. Four no-cost workshops will be held each year, and the District will provide free clock hours,curriculum binders and dinner to participating teachers. • The District will teach additional Drain Ranger lessons in participating teachers' classrooms. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-Page 1 • The District will offer ice cream party supplies to teachers who measure the performance of the curriculum. • The District will offer Jr. Drain Ranger lessons to all K-2 classrooms in the Cities area,with an estimate of 3,500 students being taught. • Water conservation and stormwater pollution materials will be provided far each Drain Rangers and Jr. Drain Rangers lesson(shower timers/bookmarks). • Each of the Cities will be recognized as Drain Rangers and Jr. Drain Rangers sponsors on all printed materials handed out to teachers, students and the public. � District will provide an annual report summarizing the number of teachers, students and schools and lessons taught. • District will coordinate and staff a booth at the Regional Home&Garden Show held at the TRAC in Pasco each February, and River Fest outreach event in Kennewick each October. • Separately from the above base activities,the District will also purchase and distribute educational materials and supplies for the booths. 3. COMPENSATION TO THE DISTRICT. The District will semi-annually bill the Cities through the City of Kennewick in June and December of each year during the term of this MOU. The annual lump stun base activities amount due the District for the first year(July l, 2023-June 30, 2028)will be$51,688.81,based on the detailed budget in attached Exhibit A-2023). For each year thereafter during the term of the agreement,the District will bill a fixed 5%annual increase to this amount. The District will also semi-annually bill the actual costs for educational materials and supplies purchased for the Home& Garden Show and River Fest,which are estimated to be $10,000.00 per year. This estimate will also increase at a fixed 5%annual increase per year. 4. CITIES COST SHARING. The four cities will divide the lump sum base activities compensation to the District based on population,per the July 1,2022 US Census Bureau population estimates. The proportionate share for each city is 34.64%for Kennewick, 32.42%for Pasco, 25.67%for Richland, and 7.27%for West Richland. The estimated$10,000 in annual educational materials and supplies will be divided equally among the four cities. The City of Kennewick will invoice the other Cities based on the above proportions. Each of the Cities will pay Kennewick within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from Kennewick. The City of Kennewick shall be responsible for full payment to the District. 5. TERM. The term of this agreement is for five years, from July 1,2023 through June 30,2028, unless otherwise extended in writing by agreement of all parties. 6. ADMINISTRATION. This MOU shall be administered by the City of Kennewick. Modifications to this agreement may be done by written consensus of the Cities Public Works Directors and the District. All reimbursement to the District shall be administered through the City of Kennewick. 7. TERMINATION. This MOU may be terminated by 30 days written notice from the party desiring to terminate the agreement with the other parties. DATED this day of , 2023 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT -Page 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF KENNEWICK CITY OF PASCO Marie E. Mosley, City Manager Adam R. Lincoln, City Manager Attest: Attest: Terri Wright, City Clerk Debra Barham, City Clerk Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: LISA BEATON, Kennewick City Attorney Eric Ferguson, Pasco City Attorney CITY OF RICHLAND CITY OF WEST RICHLAND Jon Amundson,City Manager Brent Gerry,Mayor Attest: Attest: Marcia Hopkins,City Clerk Stephanie Haug, City Clerk Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: Heather Kintzley, Richland City Attorney Jessica Foltz,West Richland City Attorney MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-Page 3