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Document Title:
1. FRANKLIN COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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1. BENTON COUNTY
2. BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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FILED FOR RECORD AT REQUEST OF:
Benton County,Washington
City of Pasco,Washington
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Benton County
PO Box 190
Prosser,WA 99350
City of Pasco City of Richland
PO Box 190,MS-05
525 N.Third Richland,WA 99352
Pasco,WA 99301
Franklin County City of Kennewick
1016 N.4`s Avenue,3'd Floor 216 W 6th
Pasco,WA 99301 Kennwick,WA 99336
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES OF
BENTON COUNTY/TRI-CITIES REGIONAL SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM TO NON-
PARTICIPATING JURISDICTION
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is effective upon the date executed by all parties. In consideration of the mutual
covenants below,the parties agree as follow:
1. PARTIES. The parties to this Agreement are Benton County and Franklin County,political subdivisions of
the State of Washington,and the municipalities of Kennewick,Pasco,and Richland,each of which is a municipal
corporation operating under the laws of the State of Washington.
2. AUTHORITY. This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapters 10.93(Washington mutual aid peace
officers powers act)and 39.34(Interlocal Cooperation Act)of the Revised Code of Washington.
3. PURPOSE. Franklin County does not participate in the Benton County/Tri-Cities Regional Special
Weapons and Tactics(SWAT)Team,but desires to have the SWAT team available to respond to serious criminal
occurrences if necessary. Benton County and the cities of Kennewick,Richland and Pasco have previously executed
an interlocal agreement to organize and operate the SWAT team and may agree to allow the SWAT team to assist
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Franklin County under certain circumstances. This Agreement is intended to reflect the applicable terms and
conditions between the parties if the SWAT team's services are provided to Franklin County.
4. DURATION AND TERMINATION. The term of this Agreement shall be effective through December 31,
2012. This Agreement shall automatically extend for consecutive one(1)year terms,unless earlier terminated
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Any party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of its intent to terminate to
all other parties. A notice of termination shall become effective thirty(30)days after service of the notice on the
contract representatives set forth below for all other participating members.
In the event that a participatingagency does not generally and consistently comply with the commitments outlined in
this Agreement,the issue will be presented to the Chiefs and Sheriff for final resolution. Remedies may include
establishing a timeline for compliance,a temporary reduction in involvement for a prescribed period of time,or
termination of the Agreement.
5. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE. The Franklin County Sheriff,or any Franklin County officer indicating he or
she has authorization from the Sheriff,may request the assistance and services of the Benton County/Tri-Cities
Regional SWAT team. The SWAT Incident Commander shall refer to the Call-Out Criteria in the SWAT team's
Operational Guidelines Manual to determine whether it is appropriate to provide the services of the SWAT team. If
the SWAT team is not otherwise engaged and the Call-Out Criteria indicate the circumstances are appropriate for
utilization of the SWAT team,the request for assistance shall be approved by the SWAT Incident Commander.
6. CHAIN OF COMMAND. If the request for assistance and services is granted,Franklin County shall notify
a SWAT Incident Commander of the identity of a command level officer for Franklin County who shall act as the
Overall Incident Commander. The Overall Incident Commander for Franklin County shall assume overall command
and responsibility for the incident. The Overall Incident Commander shall establish a command post outside the
inner perimeter away from the suspect's line of sight and fire. The Overall Incident Commander shall consult with
the SWAT Tactical Commander and evaluate the tactical options presented by the SWAT Tactical Commander.
Once the Overall Incident Commander has authorized a tactical plan to accomplish the mission,the SWAT Tactical
Commander assumes command with respect to the implementation of the plan. If the Overall Incident Commander
and SWAT Tactical Commander cannot agree on a tactical plan,the SWAT team may leave the scene. In such case,
Franklin County shall then handle the situation with its own resources.
7. SWAT TEAM OPERATIONS. If the SWAT Team's services are provided to Franklin County,the team will
generally operate in accordance with the Operational Guidelines Manual for the Benton County/Tri-Cities Regional
SWAT Team,with any modifications deemed appropriate by the SWAT Tactical Commander for the circumstances.
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8. COMPENSATION.Franklin County agrees to pay$1000.00 within thirty days of the parties'execution of this
Agreement and by each January 31 u thereafter as long as this Agreement is in effect in return for the ability to request
the SWAT Team's assistance twice percalendaryear at times when the SWAT team is not otherwise deployed.Franklin
County agrees to pay$500.00 for each additional instance that a request for SWAT team assistance to Franklin County is
approved during a calendaryear.All payments made underthis section shall be paid to the Benton CountySheriff.Such
funds shall be deposited into a fund dedicated to the purchase of supplies for the SWAT team.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF LIABILITY BY FRANKLIN COUNTY.Franklin County agrees that any liability or claim
arising out of the actions or inactions of the members of the SWAT team acting within the course and scope of their
duties when the SWAT team provides services at the request of Franklin County shall be the responsibility of
Franklin County. This provision is intended to expressly allocate liability by written agreement as authorized by
RCW 10.93.040 and is controlling over the default liability allocation set forth in RCW 10.93.040 and over any
agreement to the contrary set forth in a general mutual aid agreement executed by any of the parties,included but
not limited to the Consent Agreement For Mutual Aid Peace Officer Powers executed by the parties and other third
parties in 2007 or in the future.This provision is not intended to require indemnification or payment of any
judgment against any individual or party for intentional wrongful conduct outside the scope of employment of any
member of the SWAT team or of any judgment for punitive damages against a SWAT team member or party to this
Agreement. Payment of punitive damages,if any,shall be the sole responsibility of the individual against whom
said judgment is rendered and/or his or her employer if that employer elects to make said payment voluntarily.
In furtherance of the above provision,Franklin County agrees to hold harmless and indemnify and defend the other
parties to this Agreement and their officers,officials and employees from any loss,claim or liability arising from or
out of any alleged or actual negligent tortuous actions or inactions of the SWAT team,its members and supervisors,
that may occur or allegedly occur while Franklin County receives the assistance of SWAT within its jurisdiction.
In the event that a claim or lawsuit is brought against a party or its employee(s)for actions arising out of their
conduct in the operation of the SWAT team,such party shall promptly notify the other parties that said claim or
lawsuit has been filed or commenced.
The parties to this Agreement and their respective legal counsel shall,to the extent reasonably possible and
consistent with the best interests of their respective clients,cooperate with the defense of any lawsuit arising out of
the operations of the SWAT team;provided this cooperation does not require the parties to share any out of pocket
litigation costs.Said costs will be the responsibility of Franklin County.
Upon request by another party,each party shall disclose to the other parties the terms of their respective liability
insurance policies to allow for coordination of coverage. The consent of any liability insurance carrier or self-
insured pool or organization is not required to make this Agreement effective between the parties,and the failure of
any insurance carrier or self-insured pooling organization to agree to follow the terms of this Agreement on liability
allocation shall not relieve any party from its obligations under this agreement.
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10. LIABILITY INSURANCE. Franklin County agrees during the term of this Agreement and for three years
after its expiration or termination to maintain commercial general liability insurance(policy form CG0001 or
equivalent)for wrongful death,bodily injury,personal injury and property damage,with minimum limits of
$3,000,000 general aggregate and$3,000,000 per occurrence.
11. PRIOR AGREEMENTS. The parties agree that this Agreement supercedes any and all prior written or
verbal agreements between any or all of the parties pertaining to a regional SWAT team,and that any such prior
agreements are null and void as of the full execution of this Agreement,including but not limited to the MOU
signed by some of the parties to this Agreement on this topic in April and May of 2002.
12. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT PROVISIONS. No special budget or funds are anticipated,nor shall
be created. It is not intended that a separate legal entity be established to conduct this cooperative undertaking,nor
is the acquiring,holding,or disposing of real or personal property other than as specifically provided within the
terms of this Agreement. The Benton County Sheriff shall be designated as the Administrator of this Interlocal
Agreement.
This Agreement shall be filed with the Benton and Franklin County Auditors,or alternatively listed by subject on the
parties'websites or other electronically retrievable public sources.
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. For the purpose of this Agreement,time is of the essence. Should any dispute
arise concerning the enforcement,breach or interpretation of this Agreement,the parties shall first meet in a good
faith attempt to resolve the dispute. In the event the dispute is not resolved,it shall be resolved by binding
arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.04A,as amended,and the Mandatory Rules of Arbitration(MAR);and venue shall be
placed in Benton County,Washington and the laws of the State of Washington shall apply.
14. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS. By signing below,the signor certifies that he or she has the authority
to sign this Agreement on behalf of the party,and the party agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
15. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVES. Each party shall have a contract representative. Each party may
change its representative upon providing written notice to the other party. The parties'representatives are as
follows:
Benton County: Sheriff Steve Keane or his successor
City of Kennewick: Chief Ken Hohenberg or his successor
City of Richland: Chief Chris Skinner or his successor
City of Pasco: Chief Bob Metzger or his successor
Franklin County Sheriff Richard Lathim or his successor
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16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression of its terms
and conditions. Any oral or written representations or understandings not incorporated in this Agreement are
specifically excluded.
BENTON COUNTY
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Steve Keane,Sheriff
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Chairman of Board of Commissioners
Attest: Appr ved as to Form:
By:Ryan Brown,Chief DPA(Civil)
CITY OF KENNEWICK
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Ken Hohenberg,Chief of Po ice
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Marie osley,City Mana:er
Attest: Approved as to Form:
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By:Lisa Beaton,City Attorney
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Gary Crutchfield,City Manager
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By:Thomas Lampson,City Attorney
FRANKLIN COUNTY
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Richard Lath ,Sheriff
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Chairman of Board of Commissioners
Attest: A oved s Form:
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FRANKLIN COUNTY RESOLUTION NO.
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,FRANKLIN COUNTY WASHINGTON
RE: Interlocal Agreement for services of Benton County/Tri Cities Regional Special
Weapons and Tactics team to non-participating jurisdiction.
WHEREAS,pursuant to RCW 36.01.010 and RCW 36.32.120 the legislative authority of each county
is authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the county and have the care of county property
and management of county funds and business and;
Whereas,the Board of County Commissioners constitutes the legislative authority of Franklin
County and desires to enter into the attached agreement on being in the best interest of Franklin
County;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED the Franklin County Board of Commissioners hereby
approved the attached Interlocal Agreement for services of Benton County/Tri Cities Regional
Special Weapons and Tactics team to non-participating jurisdiction.
THAT,$1,000.00 will be paid from the Sheriffs 001-000-520 budget line 521.20.41.0002.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Franklin County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the
Chairman to sign said llagreement on behalf of the Board.
APPROVED this /0 day of October,2012
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FRANKLIN COUNTY,WASHINGTON
Chairman
Attest:
Chairman Pro-Tem
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Cler of yFe Board Member
RESOLUTION 2012 851
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BENTON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO SIGN AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE BENTON COUNTY/TRI-CITY
REGIONAL SWAT TEAM AND THE FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
WHEREAS, per Resolution 2012 223, dated April 12, 2012 the Benton County/Tri-City Regional
SWAT Team, hereinafter called "TCRST" wishes to provide services to the Franklin County
Sheriff's Office in order to respond to serious criminal occurrences if necessary.
WHEREAS, TCRST and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office have drafted an Interlocal
Agreement for Services; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office agrees to pay $1,000 each year for this service;
and
WHEREAS, this revenue will be placed into a special revenue code that will be administered by
the Sheriff's Office to provide necessary equipment for TCRST; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff has reviewed and recommends entering into an Interlocal Agreement for
Services; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Benton County Commissioners, Benton County, Washington
hereby concurs with the Sheriff's recommendation and approves the attached Interlocal
Agreement for Services between Benton County/Tri-City Regional SWAT Team and the
Franklin County Sheriff's Office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board authorizes the Chairman of the Board to sign the
attached Inter local Agreement for Services.
Dated this 19 day of De(ernher 2012.
Chairman of the Board
Member
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Constituting the Board of Commissioners
of Benton County, Washington
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Clerk of the Board
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