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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into by and between City of Pasco and Gordon Thomas Honeywell
Governmental Affairs (hereinafter referred to as "Consultant"), upon the following terms and
conditions:
A. Scope of Work. Consultant will advise and assist the City of Pasco in accordance with
Consultant's Scope of Work, described in Attachment "A" hereto and incorporated herein, and
Consultant will do and produce such other things as are set forth in the Scope of Work (the
"Services "). Consultant's Services will be in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules,
orders, licenses and permits, now or hereinafter in effect, and Consultant shall furnish such
documents as may be required to effect or evidence such compliance.
B. Compensation; Expenses. The City of Pasco will pay Consultant for satisfactorily rendered
Services in accordance with the specific terms set forth in Attachment "A."
C. Invoices; Payment. Consultant will furnish the City of Pasco invoices at regular intervals, as
set forth in Attachment "A."
D. Term. Consultant shall promptly begin the Services hereunder on the date set forth in
Attachment "A" and shall terminate same on the date set forth in Attachment "A," unless earlier
terminated by mutual agreement. The City of Pasco or consultant may terminate consultant services
for convenience at any time prior to the termination date set forth in Attachment "A," provided that
either party provides 30 -days notice.
E. Ownership of Work Product. The product of all work performed under this agreement,
including reports, and other related materials shall be the property of the City of Pasco or its
nominees, and the City of Pasco or its nominees shall have the sole right to use, sell, license, publish
or otherwise disseminate or transfer rights in such work product.
G. Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor and nothing contained
herein shall be deemed to make Consultant an employee of the City of Pasco, or to empower
consultant to bind or obligate the City of Pasco in any way. Consultant is solely responsible for
paying all of Consultant's own tax obligations, as well as those due for any employee /subcontractor
permitted to work for Consultant hereunder.
H. Release of Claims; Indemnity. Consultant hereby releases, and shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the City of Pasco from and against all claims, liabilities, damages and costs arising
directly or indirectly out of, or related to, Consultant's fault, negligence, strict liability or produce
liability of Consultant, and/or that of any permitted employee or subcontract or Consultant,
pertaining to the Services hereunder.
I. Assignment. Consultant's rights and obligations hereunder shall not be assigned or
transferred without the City of Pasco's prior written consent; subject thereto, this Agreement shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties' heirs, and successors.
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J. Governing Law; Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington, U.S.A. (excluding conflict of laws provisions). If any term or provision of this
Agreement is determined to be legally invalid or unenforceable by a court with lawful jurisdiction
hereover (excluding arbitrators), such term or provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability
of any remaining terms or provisions of this Agreement, and the court shall, so far as possible,
construe the invalid portion to implement the original intent thereof.
K. Arbitration. 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 such dispute cannot be resolved by agreement of the parties, such dispute
shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to RCW 7.04A, as amended, and the Mandatory
Rules of Arbitration (MAR); venue shall be placed in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, the
laws of the State of Washington shall apply, and the prevailing party shall be entitled to its
reasonable attorney fees and costs.
L. Entire Agreement; Etc. This Agreement, and its incorporated attachments hereto, state the
entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior
agreements or understandings pertaining thereto. Any modification to this Agreement must be made
in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Any provision hereof which may
be reasonably deemed to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement shall so survive,
and remain in continuing effect. No delay or failure in exercising any right hereunder shall be
deemed to constitute a waiver of any right granted hereunder or at law by either party.
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ATTACHMENT "A" TO
CITY OF PASCO CONSULTING AGREEMENT
A. Scope of Work: Consultant shall provide the City of Pasco with the following
governmental affairs services:
General Washington State Legislative Services
• Identify and track all relevant legislation.
• During the legislative session, provide the City with weekly reports and tracking
lists.
• Attend all relevant legislative hearings.
• Attend all relevant legislative meetings.
• Coordinate City officials to testify at relevant legislative hearings.
• . Lobby to amend, defeat or pass legislation or budgets that directly affect the
City's interests.
• Strengthen relevant legislative relationships between the City, state legislators,
and executive offices.
• Work with the City to develop a state budget request and lobby the Legislature to
fund the request.
Specific Legislative Issues:
• Obtain specific allocations for the Lewis Street Overpass within the Capital
and/or Transportation budgets and assist in related grant/loan applications.
• Proactively pursue changes to state law that advance the city's annexation efforts.
• Protect and restore state - shared revenues that Pasco receives from the state.
• Pursue reforms to the Public Records Act.
• Preserve local authorities and avoid unfunded state mandates.
B. Compensation/Expenses: The City of Pasco shall pay Consultant a monthly fee of
$3,333 for the services listed above. Consultant shall only bill communication expenses,
such as travel to Pasco. The expenses shall not exceed $3,000 for the term of the
contract.
C. Invoices /Payments: (a) Consultant shall furnish the City of Pasco with invoices for
services performed on a monthly basis, and (b) the City of Pasco shall pay each of
Consultant's invoices within thirty (30) days after City's receipt and verification of
invoices.
D. Term of Agreement: Consultant's services shall commence on July 1, 2014 and shall
terminate on June 30, 2015.
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