HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-072 - Contract - Katelyn Saechao - Employment Agreement: Sustainable Transportation Communication Specialist26-072
Grant Funded by 25-279, 25-266, & 23-026
CITY OF TUKWILA
Term -Limited, Grant Funded Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into effective March 19, 2026, between the City of
Tukwila (hereinafter referred to as "City" or "Employer") and Katelyn Saechao (hereinafter referred to as
"Contractor" or "Employee"), an individual. The City and the Contractor are referred to collectively herein
as "the Parties."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth herein, the Parties
agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. Parties understand that this position is grant -funded, and as such this Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect for one year ending March 18, 2027. Furthermore, both parties
understand that the Agreement may be terminated at any time, upon completion of the applicable funded
project or the exhaustion of the funding ("Term") whichever occurs first, unless sooner terminated
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Section 2. Duties. Employee shall perform the duties set forth in the Scope of Duties, as established
in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein. The Contractor shall report to the Sustainable
Transportation Program Manager for the performance of specific duties under this Agreement.
Section 3. Compensation. In consideration of the services rendered by the Contractor, the City
agrees to pay the Contractor a rate of $35/hour. The Contractor understands that they will not receive
COLA, CPI, or other compensation bonuses afforded to permanent, full-time employees.
Section 4. Working Hours and Schedule. The working hours of the Contractor shall not exceed forty
(40) hours per week on an hourly basis as determined by Sustainable Transportation Program Manager.
Section 5. Benefits. The City shall provide the Employee with the following fringe benefits:
5.1 Vacation - Five hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration of this
Agreement and the prior agreement. No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement.
5.2 Sick Leave - Four hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration of this
Agreement and the prior agreement. No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement.
5.3 Medical Insurance - The Employee shall receive medical insurance for the Employee only
through Kaiser Permanente or the City's Self -Insured plan at the choice of the Employee,
at 5% cost share paid by the Employee and 95% cost share paid by the Employer.
5.4 Dental Insurance - The Contractor shall receive dental insurance for only the Employee
through the City's Self -Insured plan.
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5.5 Vision Insurance - The Contractor shall receive vision insurance for the Employee only
through the City's Self -Insured plan.
5.6 Holidays - 11 holidays recognized by the City throughout the duration of this Agreement.
5.7 ORCA Card - A transit pass will be provided throughout the duration of this Agreement.
5.8 Direct Deposit - Yes.
5.9 Retirement - The position is eligible for participation in the Washington State Retirement
System, and the Employee and the Citywill contribute tothe Washington State Retirement
System per its rules.
Section 6. Equipment. The City agrees to provide the Contractor with a City email address, laptop
and access to a phone. The Contractor agrees to abide by the City policies and procedures for City
equipment. The Contractor agrees to return all City equipment at the termination of this Agreement in
the same or similar manner it was received at the start of the Agreement.
Section 7. Taxes. All federal income tax, FICA tax, industrial insurance, and other payments as they
pertain to the Contractor's contributions under this Agreement shall be deducted by the City and
appropriately distributed as provided for under the grants. The City will make all required employer
payments for FICA, industrial insurance and similar accounts.
Section 8. Termination. This is an at -will Agreement and can be cancelled for any reason at any time
by either party. Termination will cease the obligations of both Parties under this Agreement and no salary
or benefits will be due the Contractor past the effective termination date. The Contractor agrees that the
City retains the right to terminate the Agreement immediately in the case of an egregious policy violation
(ex. Gross negligence, violence, fraud, etc).
Section 9. General.
9.1 This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties, and
supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings.
9.2 No representation, promise, or inducement has been made by either party that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither party shall be bound by or liable for any alleged
representation, promise, or inducement not so set forth. The section headings contained
herein are for reference purposes only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
9.3 This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed or
extended, and the terms or covenants may be waived, only by a written instrument
executed by both of the Parties, or in the case of a waiver, by the party waiving
compliance. The failure of either party at any time or times to require performance of any
provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the same.
No waiver by either party of the breach of any term or covenant contained in this
Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be
deemed to be, or construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such breach, or a
waiver of the breach of any other term or covenant contained in this Agreement.
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9.4 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of
Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
CITY OF TUKWILA
Signed by:
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Date: 3/11/2026 1 6:54 PM PDT
DocuSigned by:
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TC Croone
Chief People Officer, HR
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Signed by:
Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kari Sand, City Attorney
EMPLOYEE Signed by:
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Katelyn Saechao, Employee
3/10/2026 1 3:52 PM PDT
Date
cc: Katelyn Saechao, Contractor
Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager
Karen Fricke, Payroll Specialist
Human Resources File
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Exhibit A
The City has acquired grant funding under the Transportation Demand Management Program to hire a
Sustainable Transportation Communication Specialist. Under the direction of the Sustainable
Transportation Program Manager, the Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist will develop
social marketing campaigns, maintain the Program's web presence, and create promotional materials and
educational resources. The position will support residents, workers, visitors, employers, property
managers, and students by identifying solutions to transportation barriers and addressing the specific
needs of those who travel in Tukwila and South King County.
Scope of Duties:
• Track rewards program participation, communicate with participants, fulfill rewards, and process
mailings.
• Provide customer service and support to employers and property managers including
correspondence, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Create content and manage communications for newsletters and social media posts.
• Manage website content and updates.
• Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources.
• Create promotional materials such as signs, ads, videos, brochures, flyers, and mailers.
• Develop and implement social marketing campaigns to influence behavior change and encourage
sustainable transportation choices.
• Participate in outreach efforts, presentations, and trainings.
• Participate in grant writing and reporting.
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