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CONTRACT NO. 22-94
RESOLUTION 2014 437
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BENTON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
'IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN AND AMONG THE CITIES OF KENNEWICK,PASCO,AND RICHLAND,
AND-THE COUNTIES OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN,FOR RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING1HANFORDCOMMUNITIESAGREEMENT
WHEREAS,the lnterlocal Cooperation Act (Revised Code of Washington 39.34)allows publi?
agencies to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with eachotheronthebasisofmutualadvantagetoprovideservicesandfacilitiesthatwillbestmeettheneedsofeachcommunity;and,··
WHEREAS,activities at the United States Department of Energy's Hanford Site have profound andwide-reaching environmental,economic,and social impacts on the bi-county communities;and,
WHEREAS,Benton County is'a founding member of "Hanford Communities",which wasestablishedin1994byinter.local agreement by the cities of Kennewick,Pasco,and Richland,andthecountiesofBentonandFranklinasaforumforlocalgovernmentsintheTri-Cities area that are.most impacted by the Hanford Site to exchange information and ideas related to Hanford issues,such as cleanup and economic transition;and,
WHEREAS,said interlocal agreement was renewed in 1999,2004,and 2009;and,
'WHEREAS,Benton County continues to value its involvement and participation with Hanford
Communities;NOW THEREFORE,.
BE IT RESOLVED,by the Benton County Board of Commissioners that Benton County should
remain a member of the Hanford Communities organization,and that the Chairman is authorized tosignandexecutethenewlnterlocalCooperationAgreementbetweenandamongthecltiesofKennewick,Pasco,and Richland,and the counties of Benton-and Franklin;renewing Benton
County's participation in the Hanford Communities until December 31,2019.
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__0Datedthis---'-3 day of _?__(A/__Yt..A.._,2014.
Constituting the Board of Commissioners
of Benton County,Washington.
Member
Prepared by:A.J.Fyall
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Attest.........?hzb0
orig:BOCC file
cc:Auditor,Sustainable Development (Fyall),City of Richland (Pam Larsen)
RESOLUTION 4044 43'7
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BENTON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF EXECUTING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN AND AMONG THE CITIES OF KENNEWICK,PASCO,AND RICHLAND,
AND-THE COUNTIES OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN,FOR RENEWAL OF THE EXISTING
HANFORD COMMUNITIES AGREEMENT
WHEREAS,the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Revised Code of Washington 39.34)allows publicagenciestomakethemostefficientuseoftheirpowersbyenablingthemtocooperatewitheach
other on the basis of mutual advantage to provide services and facilities that will best meet theneedsofeachcommunity;and,
WHEREAS,activities at the United States Department of Energy's Hanford Site have profound and
wide-reaching environmental,economic,and social impacts on the bi-county communities;and,
WHEREAS,Benton County is'founding member of "Hanford Communities",which was
established in 1994 by interlocal agreement by the cities of Kennewick,Pasco,and Richland,and
the counties of Benton and Franklin as a forum for local governments in the Tri-Cities area that are
.most impacted by the Hanford Site to excharige information and ideas related to Hanford issues,such as cleanup and economic transition;and,
WHEREAS,said interlocal agreement was renewed in 1999,2004,and 2009;and,
WHEREAS,Benton County continues to value its involvement and participation with Hanford
Communities;NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED,by the Benton County Board of Commissioners that Benton County shouldremainamemberoftheHanfordCommunitiesorganization,and that the Chairman is authorized to
sign and execute the new Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between and among the cities ofKennewick,Pasco,and Richland,and the counties of Benton and Franklin;renewing BentonCounty's participation in the Hanford Communities until December 31,2019.
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cc:Auditor,Sustainable Development (Fyall),City of Richland (Pam Larsen)Prepared by:A.J.Fyall
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AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELIGIBLE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO REVIEW,EVALUATE,AND MONITOR CONDITIONS AND
OPERATIONS AT THE HANFORD NUCLEAR RESERVATION (HANFORD)
THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THESE
"HANFORD COMMUNITIES"
This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT,effective the 1st day .of January,2015,is hereby
entered into by and between the City of Richland,City of Kennewick,City of Pasco,City of
West Richland,and the Counties of Benton and Franklin (hereinafter referred to as
"Participating Jurisdictions").
WHEREAS,the lnterlocal Cooperation Act,RCW 39.34 allows public agencies to make
the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with each other on the
basis of mutual advantage to provide services and facilities that will best meet the needs of
each community;and
WHEREAS,environmental contamination at Hanford and the U.S.Department of
Energy's consequential environmental remediation and waste management activities impose
numerous health,safety,and socio-economic impacts on the well-being of the residents of
Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,West Richland,and unincorporated portions of Benton and
Franklin Counties;and
WHEREAS,the vast majority of those who work at Hanford live in and around the Cities
of Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,and West Richland;and the counties therein;and
WHEREAS,although each jurisdiction fully reserves the right to pursue its own interests
with regard to Hanford,through joint utilization of personnel and other resources these
jurisdictions are desirous of entering into a program to review,evaluate and monitor conditions
at Hanford and policies,programs and operations of the Department of Energy (DOE)and
others in regard to Hanford,
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,it is
agreed in accordance with the provisions of RCW 39.34.030 as follows:
I.PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to make available jointly to the Participating
Jurisdictions technical,analytical,and other resources to review,evaluate and monitor
conditions at Hanford such as.cleanup,workforce and community transition.Information will
also be made available regarding policies,programs and operations of the DOE and others with
regard to Hanford,and to enhance citizen understanding of such.To that end,the Participating
Jurisdictions have established and periodically renew this lnterlocal Cooperation Agreement
creating an organization to be known as the "HANFORD COMMUNITIES"to:
1.Coordinate efforts concerning Hanford activities and issues requiring local
government interaction or participation between the Hanford Communities,the
DOE,local,state,and national agencies;
AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELIGIBLE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO REVIEW,EVALUATE,AND MONITOR CONDITIONS AND
OPERATIONS AT THE HANFORD NUCLEAR RESERVATION (HANFORD)
THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THESE
"HANFORD COMMUNITIES"
This INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT,effective the 1st day of January,2015,is hereby
entered into by and between the City of Richland,City of Kennewick,City of Pasco,City of
West Richland,and the Counties of Benton and Franklin (hereinafter referred to as
"Participating Jurisdictions").
WHEREAS,the Interlocal Cooperation Act,RCW 39.34 allows public agencies to make
the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with each other on the
basis of mutual advantage to provide services and facilities that will best meet the needs of
each community;and
WHEREAS,environmental contamination at Hanford and the U.S.Department of
Energy's consequential environmental remediation and waste management activities impose
numerous health,safety,and socio-economic impacts on the well-being of the residents of
Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,West Richland,and unincorporated portions of Benton and
Franklin Counties;and
WHEREAS,the vast majority of those who work at Hanford live in and around the Cities
of Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,and West Richland;and the counties therein;and
WHEREAS,although each jurisdiction fully reserves the right to pursue its own interests
with regard to Hanford,through joint utilization of personnel and other resources these
jurisdictions are desirous of entering into a program to review,evaluate and monitor conditions
at Hanford and policies,programs and operations of the Department of Energy (DOE)and
others in regard to Hanford,
NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,it is
agreed in accordance with the provisions of RCW 39.34.030 as follows:
I.PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to make available jointly to the Participating
Jurisdictions technical,analytical,and other resources to review,evaluate and monitor
conditions at Hanford such as cleanup,workforce and community transition.Information will
also be made available regarding policies,programs and operations of the DOE and others with
regard to Hanford,and to enhance citizen understanding of such.To that end,the Participating
Jurisdictions have established and periodically renew this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
creating an organization to be known as the "HANFORD COMMUNITIES"to:
1.Coordinate efforts concerning Hanford activities and issues requiring local
government interaction or participation between the Hanford Communities,the
DOE,local,state,and national agencies;
2.Interact with the DOE,the Washington State Department of Ecology,the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,and others regarding Hanford environmental
contamination,remediation,waste management,response to emergencies,and
work force and site transition issues;
3.Evaluate reports,findings,and recommendations regarding ongoing,planned
and possible cleanup and waste management activities at Hanford,including
actual or potential environmental and socio-economic impacts on the Hanford
Communities or individual Participating Jurisdictions;
4.Prepare special studies,assessments,surveys,and related efforts regarding
Hanford for the use of the Hanford Communities or individual Participating
Jurisdictions and/or to further public information and enhance citizen
understanding of Hanford-related issues;and
5.Prepare and issue position papers,give testimony,and sponsor other activities
designed to inform the public about environmental,waste management,
emergency management,and site transition activities;and
6.Prepare and present issue papers and sponsor activities in support of workforce
and community transition issues.
II.ORGANIZATION
A.Eligibility:Full membership in the Hanford Communities lnterlocal is limited to the cities
of Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,West Richland,Benton and Franklin Counties.Affiliate
memberships are open to local government entities other than general purpose
governments.Affiliate members will not have voting seats on the Governing or
Administrative Boards.
B.Governing Board:The governing bodies of each Participating Jurisdiction shall identify
one (1)elected legislative representative from its governing body to serve on the
Governing Board of the Hanford Communities.Governing Board members shall focus
on addressing issues at the policy level and shall advocate positions consistent with the
annual Issue Agenda.
C.Administrative Board:The chief administrative officers,or designees,of the
Participating Jurisdictions shall constitute the Administrative Board of the Hanford
Communities.Administrative Board members shall address the day-to-day activities of
the Hanford Communities consistent with executing the policy decisions made by the
Governing Board.
D.Operating Jurisdiction:One of the Participating Jurisdictions shall be designated astheOperatingJurisdictionandassignedresponsibilitiesforcarryingouttheitems
enumerated in "Section I
-Purpose"on behalf of the Hanford Communities.The
Operating Jurisdiction's rules,regulations,and ordinances,unless otherwise specifically
provided for,apply to the lnterlocal.Employees of the lnterlocal are employees of the
Operating Jurisdiction,which shall provide all necessary support services.The
Operating Jurisdiction shall administer the Hanford Communities budget,from which
authorized program expenses shall be reimbursed.The Operating Jurisdiction shall
2.Interact with the DOE,the Washington State Department of Ecology,the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,and others regarding Hanford environmental
contamination,remediation,waste management,response to emergencies,and
work force and site transition issues;
Evaluate reports,findings,and recommendations regarding ongoing,planned
and possible cleanup and waste management activities at Hanford,including
actual or potential environmental and socio-economic impacts on the Hanford
Communities or individual Participating Jurisdictions;
Prepare special studies,assessments,surveys,and related efforts regarding
Hanford for the use of the Hanford Communities or individual Participating
Jurisdictions and/or to further public information and enhance citizen
understanding of Hanford-related issues;and
5.Prepare and issue position papers,give testimony,and sponsor other activities
designed to inform the public about environmental,waste management,
emergency management,and site transition activities;and
Prepare and present issue papers and sponsor activities in support of workforce
and community transition issues.
II.ORGANIZATION
~EB lblllt:PII b hlpl th H I dG ltl It I II II iit*dt th
of Richland,Kennewick,Pasco,West Richland,Benton and Franklin Counties.Affiliate
memberships are open to local government entities other than general purpose
governments.Affiliate members will not have voting seats on the Governing or
Administrative Boards.
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one (1)elected legislative representative from its governing body to serve on the
Governing Board of the Hanford Communities.Governing Board members shall focus
on addressing issues at the policy level and shall advocate positions consistent with the
annual Issue Agenda.
Administrative Board:The chief administrative officers,or designees,of the
Participating Jurisdictions shall constitute the Administrative Board of the Hanford
Communities.Administrative Board members shall address the day-to-day activities of
the Hanford Communities consistent with executing the policy decisions made by the
Governing Board.
0 eratin Jurisdiction:One of the Participating Jurisdictions shall be designated as
the Operating Jurisdiction and assigned responsibilities for carrying out the items
enumerated in "Section I —Purpose"on behalf of the Hanford Communities.The
Operating Jurisdiction's rules,regulations,and ordinances,unless otherwise specifically
provided for,apply to the Interlocal.Employees of the Interlocal are employees of the
Operating Jurisdiction,which shall provide all necessary support services.The
Operating Jurisdiction shall administer the Hanford Communities budget,from which
authorized program expenses shall be reimbursed.The Operating Jurisdiction shall
provide these reimbursed services at no administrative charge to participants of this
lnterlocal Agreement.
E.Officers:There shall be a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for the Governing Board
and the Administrative Board,respectively.The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson shall
be elected from among the membership of each board to serve one-year terms effective
January 1 of each year.?fi fB)?
Ill.ADMINISTRATION ?'VJ U-u
A.Budget Preparation:The Operating Jurisdiction shall prepare a budget in accordance
with its budget cycle based upon policies adopted by the Governing Board.The budget
shall be approved by the Governing Board of the Hanford Communities.
B.Funding:Funds necessary to carry out this Agreement shall come from Participating
Jurisdiction assessments and federal,state,and other grants.Assessments shall be
based on a funding formula approved by the Hanford Communities Administrative
Board.
C.Meetings:The Governing Board shall meet annually to approve the Hanford
Communities budget and Issue Agenda for the coming year,and other times as needed.
The Administrative Board will meet as needed,however,in no event less frequently than
quarterly during each calendar year.Meetings of the Hanford Communities Governing
Board shall be subject to the Washington Open Public Meetings Act.
D.Dispute Resolution:Disputes between or among the Participating Jurisdictions and
affiliated members regarding the breach,interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement shall be first addressed by the parties in a good faith effort to resolve the
dispute.Any remaining disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance
with RCW 7.04A and the Mandatory Rules of Arbitration.
E.Liability:To the extent any liability exceeds the insurance coverage of the Operating
Jurisdiction,each remaining Participating Jurisdiction shall be jointly liable for the
balance of claim in the same ration as their percentage contribution is to the annual
budget.
IV.DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective the 1st day of January,2015 when signed by the
Participating Jurisdictions and shall continue through December 31,2019.The term of this
Agreement may be extended thereafter with the written approval of the Participating
Jurisdictions.
V.OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY
All property,real and personal,acquired with Hanford Communities funds to carry out
the purposes of this Agreement shall be the property of the Hanford Communities.Real and
personal property owned by the Operating Jurisdiction and used to service its contract with the
Hanford Communities shall remain the property of the Operating Jurisdiction.In the event any
property becomes surplus or upon partial or complete termination of this Agreement,property
of the Hanford Communities shall be sold and the proceeds shall be divided between the
provide these reimbursed services at no administrative charge to participants of this
Interlocal Agreement.
E.Officers:There shall be a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for the Governing Board
and the Administrative Board,respectively.The Chairperson and Vice-chairperson shall
be elected from among the membership of each board to serve one-year terms effective
January 1 of each year.
OOP"Lj'II.ADMINISTRATION
A.Bud et Pre aration:The Operating Jurisdiction shall prepare a budget in accordance
with its budget cycle based upon policies adopted by the Governing Board.The budget
shall be approved by the Governing Board of the Hanford Communities.
~Fundin:Funds necessary to carry out this Agreement shall come from Participating
Jurisdiction assessments and federal,state,and other grants.Assessments shall be
based on a funding formula approved by the Hanford Communities Administrative
Board.
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Communities budget and Issue Agenda for the coming year,and other times as needed.
The Administrative Board will meet as needed,however,in no event less frequently than
quarterly during each calendar year.Meetings of the Hanford Communities Governing
Board shall be subject to the Washington Open Public Meetings Act.
D.Dis ute Resolution:Disputes between or among the Participating Jurisdictions and
affiliated members regarding the breach,interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement shall be first addressed by the parties in a good faith effort to resolve the
dispute.Any remaining disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance
with RCW 7.04A and the Mandatory Rules of Arbitration.
~Liabilit:To the extent any liability exceeds the insurance coverage of the Operating
Jurisdiction,each remaining Participating Jurisdiction shall be jointly liable for the
balance of claim in the same ration as their percentage contribution is to the annual
budget.
IV.DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective the 1st day of January,2015 when signed by the
Participating Jurisdictions and shall continue through December 31,2019.The term of this
Agreement may be extended thereafter with the written approval of the Participating
Jurisdictions.
V.OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY
AII property,real and personal,acquired with Hanford Communities funds to carry out
the purposes of this Agreement shall be the property of the Hanford Communities.Real and
personal property owned by the Operating Jurisdiction and used to service its contract with the
Hanford Communities shall remain the property of the Operating Jurisdiction.In the event any
property becomes surplus or upon partial or complete termination of this Agreement,property
of the Hanford Communities shall be sold and the proceeds shall be divided between the
Participating Jurisdictions in the same ratio as their percentage of contribution is to the annual
budget.
All documents,studies,and issue papers prepared for or on behalf of the Hanford
Communities shall be available to Participating Jurisdictions and affiliates for all purposes,and
shall constitute a public record pursuant to Title 42.56 RCW upon its public citation in
connection with any action of Participating Jurisdictions or affiliates.The Operating Jurisdiction
shall serve as the public records officer.
VI.AMENDMENT
The Agreement may be amended upon written approval of a majority of the Governing
Board.
VII.WITHDRAWAL
A jurisdiction may withdraw without penalty from this Agreement effective December 31
of any year,provided written notice is given to the Administrative Board no later than the
preceding June 30.
Mayor David W.R6 e
City of Richland -?Mayor
Stev?c.
Young
City of Kennewick
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2014
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Mayor Matt Watkins
City of Pasco
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Cha?bKoch
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
APPROVED AS TO FORM
?lu.JJ-?Heather Kintzley
Richland City Attorney
Participating Jurisdictions in the same ratio as their percentage of contribution is to the annual
budget.
All documents,studies,and issue papers prepared for or on behalf of the Hanford
Communities shall be available to Participating Jurisdictions and affiliates for all purposes,and
shall constitute a public record pursuant to Title 42.56 RCW upon its public citation in
connection with any action of Participating Jurisdictions or affiliates.The Operating Jurisdiction
shall serve as the public records officer.
Vl.AMENDMENT
The Agreement may be amended upon written approval of a majority of the Governing
Board,
VII.WITHDRAWAL
A jurisdiction may withdraw without penalty from this Agreement effective December 31
of any year,provided written notice is given to the Administrative Board no later than the
preceding June 30.
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Mayor David W.Ro e
City of Richland
,2014
Mayor Stev C.Young
City of Kennewick
2 y-~,2014
Mayor Matt Watkins
City of Pasco
,2014
Franklin County Board of Commissioners~0 —6,2014
Chairman James R.Beaver
Benton County Board of Commissioners
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3,2014
a D.Johnson
nd City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Heather Kintzley
Richland City Attorney