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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2023-09 - Intragency Agr with WA ST Department of Commerce RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD, APPROVING AN 1NTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REVIEW, FUNDING APPROVAL, AND FURTHER,AUTHORIZE THE PPFD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS. WHEREAS, the Pasco Public Facilities District (PPFD) was duly formed pursuant to Chapter 35.57 of the Revised Code of Washington on July 15, 2002, by the adoption of City of Pasco Ordinance No. 3558, and granted all powers provided by law pursuant to RCW 35.57.010; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.57.025 requires a financial feasibility review (FFR) for formation of a new public facilities district issuance of debtJbonds, or long-term lease, purchase or development of a facility conducted by the Department of Commerce through the Municipal Research and Services Center or under a contract with another entity; and WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce requires completion of an interagency agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce requires approximately $15,000 total to complete the FFR including approximately $10,000 for a Commerce designated contractor and $5,000 for Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce Interagency Agreement will not exceed $20,000, in the case that the cost of the FFR exceeds the estimated cost of$15,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT: Section 1. That the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors (PPFD Board) does hereby approve the Interagency Agreement with Department of Commerce hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2. That the Executive Director for the PPFD, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute the Interagency Agreement for an amount not to exceed $20,000.00, work with the Department of Commerce and designated contractor to assist in completion of the FFR, and further request and accept assistance form the City of Pasco, Finance Department under Resolution No. 2023-03 Interlocal Agreement with City of Pasco,to also assist in completion of the FFR, to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the Agreement, and/or complete the FFR. Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Resolution—Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce- 1 PASSED by the Pasco Public Facilities District Board of Directors,of Pasco,Washington, this 15t''day of August, 2023. PASCO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT L� r M rk Morrissette, ard President ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: . t , Caroline Bow isl Secretary/Treasurer Kerr Fe n aw, PLLC Pasco Public Facilities District At eys for PPFD Resolution—Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce-2 r � Washington S�ate Department of EXHIBITA �i►� Commerce Interagency Agreement with Pasco Public Facilities District through Research Services Public Facilities Districts Financial Feasibility Review Program For The Pasco Public Facilities District will provide funding up to '�� ) to COMMERCE for a financial feasibility review of , �.�� the Pasco Aquatics Facility Project) project, in accordance with (RCW 36.100.025) (RCW 35.57.025 ) (NOTE: Choose which chapter of the RCW to reference depending on what local government formed the PFD & which chapter of the RCW they operate under. RCW 35.57 applies to PFDs created by a city or town in a county under 1 million population. RCW 36.100 applies to PFDs created by counties. The language of 36.100.025 and 35.57.025 is identical. Both require a financial feasibility review for formation of a new PFD, issuance of debt/bonds, or longterm lease, purchase or development of a facility. Start date: August <21>, <2023> TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Terms and Conditions 1. Authority...............................................................................................1 2. Contract Management...........................................................................................1 3. Compensation........................................................................................................1 4. Expenses.............................................................................................1 5. Billing Procedures and Payment............................................................................1 6. Insurance.............................................................................................2 7. Fraud and Other Loss Reporting............................................................... 2 8. Order of Precedence..............................................................................................2 General Terms and Conditions 1. Definitions..............................................................................................................3 2. All Writings Contained Herein.................................................................................3 3. Amendments..........................................................................................................3 4. Assignment............................................................................................................3 5. Confidentiality and Safeguarding of Information....................................................3 6. Copyright................................................................................................................4 7. Disputes.................................................................................................................4 8. Governing Law and Venue....................................................................................4 9. Indemnification..................... ....5 .............................................................................. 10. Licensing, Accreditation and Registration .............................................................5 11. Recapture..............................................................................................................5 12. Records Maintenance............................................................................................5 13. Savings..................................................................................................................5 14. Severability............................................................................................................5 15. Subcontracting.......................................................................................................5 16. Suroival..................................................................................................................6 17. Termination for Cause...........................................................................................6 18. Termination for Convenience.................................................................................6 19. Termination Procedures........................................................................................6 20. Treatment of Assets...............................................................................................7 21. Waiver....................................................................................................................8 Attachment A, Scope of Work Attachment B, Budget ii FACE SHEET Contract Number:<Insert Number> Washington State Department of Commerce Local Government Division Community Assistance and Research Unit Pubtic Facilities District Financial Feasibility Review Program 1.Contractor 2.Contractor poing Business As(optional) Pasco Public Facilities District Same 525 North 3rd 525 North 3rd <Insert DBA mailing address> Pasco,WA 99301 <Insert DBA physical address> <Insert DBA location> 3.Contractor Representative 4.COMMERCE Representative Matt Watkins Angie Hong PO Box 42525 Executive Directar Contracts and Procurement 1011 Plum St SE 509 521-6960 Lead Olympia,WA 98504-2525 n/a 360-506-1706 pfd-watkins@pasco-wa.gov Angie.hong@commerce.wa.gov 5.Contract Amount 6.Funding Source 7.Start Date 8.End Date $15,000 Federal: ❑ State:❑ Other: � N/A: ❑ 8/16/2023 11/16/2023 9.Federal Funds(as applicable) Federal Agency: CFDA Number Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable lO.TaxID# 11.SWV# 12.UBI# 13.UEI# pending <Insert number>? �a Pending 14.Contract Purpose In accardance with RCW(35.57025)(36.100.025),the Pasco Public Facilities District will provide funding($15,000 ) to COMMERCE for an independent financial feasibility review of the_Pasco Aquatics Facility_ project. 15.Signing Statement COMMERCE,defined as the Department of Commerce,and the Contractor,as defined above, acknowledge and accept the terms of this Contract and Attachments and have executed this Contract on the date below and warrant they are authorized to bind their respective agencies. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Contract are governed by this Contract and the following documents hereby incorporated by reference:Attachment"A"—Scope of Work,Attachment`B"—Budget. FOR CONTRACTOR FOR COMMERCE Matt Watkins,Executive Director Mark Barkley,Assistant Directar Date Date APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY (signature) ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (Insert new date) iii SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT STATE FUNDS 1. AUTHORITY COMMERCE and Contractor enter into this Contract pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34 RCW. 2. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Contract. The Representative for COMMERCE and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of this Contract. The Representative for the Contractor and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of this Contract. 3. COMPENSATION � Contractor shall pay an amount not to exceed $ ,000 for the performance of all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work under this Contract as set forth in the Scope of Work. 4. EXPENSES The maximum amount to be paid to the COMMERCE for authorized expenses shall not exceed $15,000, which amount is included in the Contract total above. 5. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT Contractor will pay COMMERCE upon acceptance of services provided and receipt of properly completed invoices,which shall be submitted to the Contractor upon completion of the financial feasibility review. Payment shall be considered timely if made by Contractor within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be sent to the address designated by COMMERCE. 6. INSURANCE Each party certifies that it is self-insured under the State's or local government self-insurance liability program, and shall be responsible for losses for which it is found liable. 7. FRAUD AND OTHER LOSS REPORTING Contractor/Grantee shall report in writing all known or suspected fraud or other loss of any funds or other property furnished under this Contract immediately or as soon as practicable to the Commerce Representative identified on the Face Sheet. 8. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE In the event of an inconsistency in this Contract,the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: • Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes and regulations • Special Terms and Conditions • General Terms and Conditions • Attachment A—Scope of Work • Attachment B—Budget • add any other attachments incorporated by reference on the Face Sheet State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT STATE FUNDS 1. DEFINITIONS As used throughout this Contract,the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below: A. "Authorized Representative" shall mean the Director and/or the designee authorized in writing to act on the Director's behalf. B. "COMMERCE" shall mean the Department of Commerce. C. "Contract" or "AgreemenY' means the entire written agreement between COMMERCE and the Contractor, including any attachments, documents, or materials incorporated by reference. E-mail or facsimile transmission of a signed copy of this contract shall be the same as delivery of an original. D. "Contractor" shall mean the entity identified on the face sheet performing service(s) under this Contract, and shall include all employees and agents of the Contractor. E. "Personal Information" shall mean information identifiable to any person, including, but not limited to, information that relates to a person's name, health,finances,education,business, use or receipt of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial identifiers. F. "State" shall mean the state of Washington. G. "Subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with the Contractor.The terms "subcontractor"and"subcontractors" mean subcontractor(s) in any tier. 2. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 3. AMENDMENTS This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties. 4. ASSIGNMENT Neither this Contract, work thereunder, nor any claim arising under this Contract, shall be transferred or assigned by the Contractor without prior written consent of COMMERCE. 5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION A. "Confidential Information"as used in this section includes: i. All material provided to the Contractor by COMMERCE that is designated as"confidential" by COMMERCE; ii. All material produced by the Contractor that is designated as "confidential" by COMMERCE; and iii. All personal information in the possession of the Contractor that may not be disclosed under state or federal law. B. The Contractor shall comply with all state and federal laws related to the use, sharing, transfer, sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information. The Contractor shall use Confidential Information solely for the purposes of this Contract and shall not use, share, transfer, sell or disclose any Confidential Information to any third party except with the prior written consent of COMMERCE or as may be required by law.The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to assure that Confidential Information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized use, sharing, transfer, sale or disclosure of Confidential Information or violation of any state or federal laws related thereto. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with its policies and procedures on confidentiality. State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 2 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT STATE FUNDS COMMERCE may require changes to such policies and procedures as they apply to this Contract whenever COMMERCE reasonably determines that changes are necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosures. The Contractor shall make the changes within the time period specified by COMMERCE. Upon request, the Contractor shall immediately return to COMMERCE any Confidential Information that COMMERCE reasonably determines has not been adequately protected by the Contractor against unauthorized disclosure. C. Unauthorized Use or Disclosure. The Contractor shall notify COMMERCE within five (5)working days of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential information,and shall take necessary steps to mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure. 6. COPYRIGHT Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Contract shall be considered "works for hire"as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by COMMERCE. COMMERCE shall be considered the author of such Materials. In the event the Materials are not considered "works for hire" under the U.S. Copyright laws, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in all Materials,including all intellectual property rights,moral rights,and rights of publicity to COMMERC E effective from the moment of creation of such Materials. "Materials" means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions."Ownership" includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability to transfer these rights. For Materials that are delivered under the Contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not produced under the Contract, the Contractor hereby grants to COMMERCE a nonexclusive, royalty- free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense to others) in such Materials to translate, reproduce, distribute,prepare derivative works, publicly perform,and publicly display.The Contractor warrants and represents that the C�ntractor has all rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights, moral rights and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to COMMERCE. The Contractor shall exert all reasonable efFort to advise COMMERCE, at the time of delivery of Materials furnished under this Contract, of all known or potential invasions of privacy contained therein and of any portion of such document which was not produced in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with prompt written notice of each notice or claim of infringement received by the Contractor with respect to any Materials delivered under this Contract. COMMERCE shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed upon the Materials by the Contractor. 7. DISPUTES In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it shall be determined by a Dispute Board in the following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute Board. The members so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The Dispute Board shall review the facts, Agreement terms and applicable statutes and rules and make a determination of the dispute. The Dispute Board shall thereafter decide the dispute with the majority prevailing. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and binding on the parties hereto. As an altemative to this process, either of the parties may request intervention by the Governor, as provided by RCW 43.17.330, in which event the Governor's process will control. 8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE This Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington, and any applicable federal laws,and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County. State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 3 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT STATE FUNDS 9. INDEMNIFICATION Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts of its employees, officers, and agents. 10. LICENSING ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Contract. 11. RECAPTURE In the event that the Contractor fails to perform this Contract in accordance with state laws, federal laws, and/or the provisions of this Contract, COMMERCE reserves the right to recapture funds in an amount to compensate COMMERCE for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. Repayment by the Contractor of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within the time period specified by COMMERCE. In the alternative, COMMERCE may recapture such funds from payments due under this Contract. 12. RECORDS MAINTENANCE The Contractor shall maintain books; records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this contract and performance of the services described herein, including but not limited to accounting procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six(6)years following the date of final payment. At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the contract, shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by COMMERCE, personnel duly authorized by COMMERCE, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so authorized by law, regulation or agreement. If any litigation,claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six(6)year period,the records shall be retained until all litigation,claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. 13. SAVINGS In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date of this Contract and prior to normal completion, COMMERCE may suspend or terminate the Contract under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten calendar day notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Contract may be amended to reflect the new funding limitations and conditions. 14. SEVERABILITY The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable. If any term or provision is illegal or invalid for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the contract. 15. SUBCONTRACTING The Contractor may only subcontract work contemplated under this Contract if it obtains the prior written approval of COMMERCE. If COMMERCE approves subcontracting, the Contractor shall maintain written procedures related to subcontracting, as well as copies of all subcontracts and records related to subcontracts. For cause, COMMERCE in writing may:(a)require the Contractor to amend its subcontracting procedures as they relate to this Contract; (b)prohibit the Contractor from subcontracting with a particular person or entity; or(c)require the Contractor to rescind or amend a subcontract. Every subcontract shall bind the Subcontractor to follow all applicable terms of this Contract. The Contractor is responsible to COMMERCE if the Subcontractor fails to comply with any applicable term or condition of this Contract. The Contractor shall appropriately monitor the activities of the State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 4 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT . STATE FUNDS Subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Contract. In no event shall the existence of a subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the Contractor to COMMERCE for any breach in the performance of the Contractor's duties. Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable for claims or damages arising from a Subcontractor's performance of the subcontract. 16. SURVIVAL The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Contract that by their sense and context are intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Contract shall so survive. 17. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE In the event COMMERCE determines the Contractor has failed to comply with the conditions of this contract in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this contract. Before suspending or terminating the contract, COMMERCE shall notify the Contractor in writing of the need to take corrective action. If corrective action is not taken within 30 calendar days, the contract may be terminated or suspended. In the event of termination or suspension, the Contractor shall be liable for damages as authorized by law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e.g., cost of the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time. COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the alleged compliance breach and pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision by COMMERCE to terminate the contract. A termination shall be deemed a "Termination for Convenience" if it is determined that the Contractor: (1)was not in default; or(2j failure to perForm was outside of his or her control,fault or negligence. The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this contract are not exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law. 18. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, COMMERCE may, by ten (10) business days written notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, terminate this Contract, in whole or in part. If this Contract is so terminated, COMMERCE shall be liable only for payment required under the terms of this Contract for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination. 19. TERMINATION PROCEDURES Upon termination of this contract, COMMERCE, in addition to any other rights provided in this contract, may require the Contractor to deliver to COMMERCE any property specifically produced or acquired for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. The provisions of the "Treatment of Assets"clause shall apply in such property transfer. COMMERCE shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed work and services accepted by COMMERCE, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and COMMERCE for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by COMMERCE, and (iv)the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which case the Authorized Representative shall determine the extent of the liability of COMMERCE. Failure to agree with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the"Disputes"clause of this contract. COMMERCE may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor such sum as the Authorized Representative determines to be necessary to protect COMMERCE against potential loss or liability. The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract. State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 5 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT STATE FUNDS After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Authorized Representative, the Contractor shall: A. Stop work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice; B. Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract that is not terminated; C. Assign to COMMERCE, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Authorized Representative, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and subcontracts so terminated, in which case COMMERCE has the right, at its discretion, to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts; D. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Authorized Representative to the extent the Authorized Representative may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the purposes of this clause; E. Transfer title to COMMERCE and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Authorized Representative any property which, if the contract had been completed,would have been required to be furnished to COMMERCE; F. Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the Authorized Representative; and G. Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Authorized Representative may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to this contract, which is in the possession of the Contractor and in which the Authorized Representative has or may acquire an interest. 20. TREATMENT OF ASSETS Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. Title to all property furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct item of cost under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon delivery of such property by the Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the performance of this contract, or(ii)commencement of use of such property in the performance of this contract, or(iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by COMMERCE in whole or in part, whichever first occurs. A. Any property of COMMERCE furnished to the Contractor shall, unless othervvise provided herein or approved by COMMERCE, be used only for the performance of this contract. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to properry of COMMERCE that results from the negligence of the Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of the Contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices. C. If any COMMERCE property is lost,destroyed or damaged,the Contractor shall immediately notify COMMERCE and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage. D. The Contractor shall surrender to COMMERCE all property of COMMERCE prior to settlement upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract All reference to the Contractor under this clause shall also include Contractor's employees, agents or Subcontractors. 21. WAIVER Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or breach. Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Contract unless stated to be such in writing and signed by Authorized Representative of COMMERCE. State of Washington Interagency Agreement Updated August 2022 Department of Commerce Page 6 Attachment A Scope of Work (Describe the project PFD intends to undertake, amount PFD will pay, Commerce commitment to retain a consultant to do the feasibility review. Include that PFD will provide additional information as may be requested by the consultant,and other terms as appropriate, ) Attachment B Budget