HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2007-02-20 Item 2B - Interlocal Agreement - Animal Control Services with King County
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard. Tukwila, Washington 98188
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Mayor's Office ~
DATE: Feburary 13,2007
SUBJECT: Interlocal Services Agreement
King County Animal Services and Programs
Attached for committee review is an amendment to the interlocal agreement between the
City of Tukwila and King County regarding animal control services and programs.
As requested at the Feburary 5 committee meeting, a few changes have been
incorporated into the amendment: 1) Section lC now provides for a general monthly
calendar in advance;2) Section 2 specifies a not-to-exceed contract dollar amount; and 3)
Section 6 more clearly states which interlocal is effective should the amendment be
terminated.
Other changes the committee requested were not incorporated into the contract, and Al
Dams from King County Animal Control will be present at the meeting to explain why it
would not be prudent to make those changes. Also, Mr. Dams will explain reporting
relationships and how performance appraisals and disciplinary actions would be handled.
Staff requests that the committee review the draft interlocal and forward to COW for
consideration.
Phone: 206-433-1800 · City Hall Fax: 206-433-1833 · www.cUukwila.wa.us
INTERLOCALSERVICESAGREE~1ENT-~1E~~MENT
Between the City of Tukwila and
King County Regarding Animal Services and Programs
This is an Amendment to the standing Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tukwila and
King County. The Amendment is for supplemental animal control services benveen the City of
Tukwila, a municipal corporation of the State of \Vashington, hereinafter referred to as the
"City" and King County, a home-rule charter county, a political subdivision of the State of
Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County".
'VHEREAS, the City and County entered into an Interlocal Agreement dated December 15,
1993 ("Interlocal Agreement") relating to the provision of animal control services within the
City; and
\VHEREAS, the City and County wish to amend the Interlocal Agreement to enable the County
to provide the City with additional animal control services;
NOW, in consideration of mutual covenants, the City and County hereby agree to amend the
Interlocal Agreement as follows:
Section 1. Service Obligation.
A. The County shall provide supplemental animal control services in the form of an
additional animal control officer dedicated to the City for special emphasis on, but
not limited to, off-leash violations, barking dog complaints, potentially dangerous
dogs, and to provide special presentations at community events such as the
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Fair and Tukwila Days. The scheduling of these
supplemental services will be determined by mutual agreement of the contract
administrators of this Amendment.
B. The additional animal control officer will be stationed within the City limits to
respond to specific calls for service, perform routine patrols, communicate with
the contract administrator, and handle other related tasks as agreed to by the
contract administrators of this Amendment.
C. The County shall provide the City , in advance, with a general monthly calendar
of scheduled services in Tukwila, and a quarterly report of the supplemental hours
worked and services performed.
Section 2. Compensation. In consideration for the supplemental services provided by
the County as set forth herein, the City agrees to pay the County for the hours of animal control
officer work at the rate of $30Ihour, not to exceed $35,000 a year.
Section 3. Contract Administrators. For purposes of these supplemental services, the
contract administrators shall be the City Administrator or a designee and the King County
Animal Services and Programs Manager or designee.
Section 4. Other Portions of the Agreement Unaffected. Except as specifically stated
herein, all other portions of the Interlocal Agreement shall remain in place and are unaffected by
this Amendment.
Section 5. Previous Amendments. All prevlOus amendments to the Interlocal
Agreement are terminated.
Section 6. Termination of Supplemental Services. With or without cause, the County
or City may revert back to the original terms ofthe December 15, 1993 Interlocal Agreement, by
providing thirty days written notice to the other party of termination of these supplemental
servIces.
Section 7. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Interlocal Agreement and this
Amendment have been entered into for the sole benefit of the City and County. Nothing in the
Interlocal Agreement or this Amendment is intended to create any rights for or obligations owing
to third parties.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Amendment shall be effective upon the date last signed
below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
CITY OF TUKWILA
KING COUNTY
Steven M. Mullet
Mayor
Date:
Ron Sims
King County Executive
Date:
Approved as to form:
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Date:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date:
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