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RESOLUTION NO. 4755
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM NO. 3
TO THE 2017 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS AND THE CITY OF PASCO FOR
INVOLVEMENT IN THE TRI-CITIES METRO DRUG TASK FORCE.
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 City of Pasco has participated in the Tri-Cities Metro Drug Task Force
for nearly 40 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco entered into the most recent Metro Drug Task Force
Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Kennewick, Richland, West Richland, Benton County, and
Franklin County in 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council previously approved Addendum No. 1 in 2018 and
Addendum No. 2 in 2021 to address operational funding shortfalls and establish shared funding
formulas for Metro operations; and
WHEREAS, the participating jurisdictions desire to continue participation in the Tri-
Cities Metro Drug Task Force and establish updated budget, reserve, and contribution procedures
through Addendum No. 3 to the Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due
consideration, determined that approval of Addendum No. 3 with participating jurisdictions is in
the best interest of the City of Pasco and supports regional cooperation in narcotics enforcement
and public safety services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of Addendum
No. 3 to the Interlocal Agreement between participating jurisdictions and the City of Pasco; a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to sign and execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of
Pasco.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Resolution No. – Addendum No. 3 to the Metro Interlocal Agreement - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 15th day of June,
2026.
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Krystle Shanks Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney
ADDENDUM NO. 3
TO THE
METRO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Addendum No. 3 (“Addendum”) is made and entered into May 21, 2026, by and between
the Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland, Washington municipal corporations; and
the Counties of Benton and Franklin, Washington political subdivisions.
SECTION 1 – PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the Tri-Cities Metro Drug Task Force (Metro) is primarily funded by the Byrne JAG
Grant, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, and the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA). The Byrne JAG Grant is utilized for funding the legal secretary position and
portions of the Metro Commander and Metro Sergeant’s positions. The HIDTA funding is utilized for
confidential buy funds, personnel overtime, and training reimbursement. The DEA provides office space
and electronic equipment; and
WHEREAS, Metro operates on a fiscal year, which starts on July 1 and ends on June 30; and
WHEREAS, Metro periodically experiences financial shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, Metro covers said shortfalls with reserves and the mutually-agreed contributions set
forth in Addendum No. 2; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to create an annual operating budget; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to operate on a calendar year, which starts on January 1 and ends
on December 31; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to create a twelve (12)-month operating reserve; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their mutually-agreed contribution rates,
responsibilities, and rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and mutual covenants contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 2 - AMENDMENT
Section 1. Addendum No. 2, dated June 11, 2021, is hereby superseded, and Section 5, Subsection (e) of
the Metro Interlocal Agreement shall read as follows effective July 1, 2026:
e. In addition to the personnel contributed by the parties to Metro, financial assistance shall be
provided as follows:
(1) The City of Kennewick shall create Metro’s annual operating budget and present the parties’
allocated expenses to the Executive Board for approval each year. Executive Board members
shall communicate the allocated expenses to their respective parties and secure the
corresponding contributions for the following year.
(2) The operating budget shall operate on a calendar year, which starts on January 1 and ends on
December 31.
(3) With the Executive Board’s approval, the City of Kennewick shall bill each party quarterly
based on the following contribution rates:
City of Kennewick 18.18%
City of Pasco 18.18%
City of Richland 18.18%
City of West Richland 9.10%
Benton County 18.18%
Franklin County 18.18%
(4) The City of Kennewick shall include an administration rate of seven percent (7%) of budgeted
expenses in each budget and bill each party based on the mutually-agreed contribution rates.
(5) Metro shall maintain twelve (12) months of operating expenses in reserve.
Section 2. All other terms and conditions contained in the Metro Interlocal Agreement dated May 16,
2017, not specifically amended above shall remain in full force and effect.
DATED May 21, 2026.
CITY OF KENNEWICK CITY OF PASCO
______________________________________ ________________________________
ERIN ERDMAN, City Manager HAROLD STEWART, City Manager
Approved as to Form:
______________________________________ ________________________________
LAURENCIO SANGUINO DANIEL KENNY
Kennewick City Attorney Pasco City Attorney
CITY OF RICHLAND CITY OF WEST RICHLAND
______________________________________ ________________________________
JON AMUNDSON, City Manager FRED BRINK, Mayor
Approved as to Form:
______________________________________ ________________________________
HEATHER D. KINTZLEY JESSICA FOLTZ
Richland City Attorney West Richland City Attorney
BENTON COUNTY FRANKLIN COUNTY
______________________________________ ________________________________
JEROME DELVIN, Commissioner [INSERT NAME], Commissioner
Approved as to Form:
______________________________________ ________________________________
JEFFREY AULTMAN JEFF BRIGGS
Benton County Chief Civil Deputy Franklin County Chief Civil Deputy