HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2015-02-03 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Finance and Safety
Committee
O Kathy Hougardy, Chair
O Joe Duffie
O De'Sean Quinn
AGENDA
Distribution:
K. Hougardy
J. Duffie
D. Quinn
K. Kruller
D. Robertson
Mayor Haggerton
D. Cline
P. McCarthy
C. O'Flaherty
R. Turpin
L. Humphrey
J. Pace
D. Speck
R. Bianchi
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 — 5:30 PM
HAZELNUT CONFERENCE ROOM
(formerly known as CR #3) at east entrance of City Hall
Item
Recommended Action
Page
1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Approve transfer of funds for allocation of a third
a. Forward to 2/9 C.O.W.
Pg.1
Code Enforcement Officer.
and 2/17 Regular Mtg.
Jack Pace, Community Development Director
b. An ordinance reflecting changes to Tukwila Municipal
b. Forward to 2/9 C.O.W.
Pg.5
Code Chapter 2.64 regarding the sale of City property.
and 2/17 Regular Mtg.
Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
c. A contract for federal government affairs services.
c. Forward to 2/9 C.O.W.
Pg.11
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government
and 2/17 Regular Mtg.
Relations Manager
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
16. The City of Tukwila strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 206 - 433 -1800 ( TukwilaCitvClerkCaTukwilaWA .gov) for assistance.
TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton, David Cline
Finance and Safety Committee
FROM: Jack Pace, Director of the Department of Community Development (DCD)
BY: Jerry E Hight, Building Official
DATE: February 3, 2015
SUBJECT: Additional Code Enforcement Officer to support residential neighborhoods
and Tukwila International Boulevard
ISSUE
Should the money in the DCD professional services budget be shifted to salaries to hire one
additional Code Enforcement officer to address continual efforts to improve the image and
conditions in residential neighborhoods and along Tukwila International Boulevard?
BACKGROUND
In preparing the 2015/16 Budget, Citizens, Administration and the City Council had expressed a
desire to see an increase code enforcement in residential areas, as well as, along Tukwila
International Boulevard. The City Council adopted the budget with an increase of $87,000 in Code
Enforcement Professional Service as a place holder with the understanding administration would
review ways to improve efficient before hiring additional staff.
DISCUSSION
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 27, 2015, Code Enforcement staff presented a
summary of what staff had learned and the methods to improve process in all aspects of Code
enforcement. As noted in the presentation, LEAN is both a process and a "way of life". The first
steps involve understanding how we currently perform our tasks. The analysis phase looks for
inefficiencies and devises alternative ways of accomplishing the task in less time without sacrificing
quality. The implementation phase allows us to test drive our new process with an eye to
continuous improvement and fine tuning.
In Mid-May of last year, DCD temporarily added an additional Code Enforcement Officer. This has
allowed us to address the backlog of unresolved cases. As shown by the attached chart, the Code
Enforcement Team has been able to achieve a dramatic increase in both the number of cases
opened and more importantly, the number of cases we have achieved compliance on. There was
a 42% increase in cases opened and a 64% increase in cases resolved.
As noted in the presentation, in order to ensure that we meet our goals, code enforcement has
developed an implementation plan "30, 60, and 90 Day Plan. The 25 years of code enforcement
expertise tell us that the time it takes to achieve compliance is about as short as it can be, given
the individual variations code enforcement staff are presented with and legal constraints. Lean has
shown that implementing the Mayor's and Councils plan for neighborhood improvement with
require additional staff and resources.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider this item at the Committee of the Whole on February 9,
2015 and the Regular February 17, 2015 meeting, consent agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Comparison Three Year Average (2011-2013) and 2014
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CODE ENFORCEMENT LEAN PRESENTATION
January 2015
Comparison Three Year Average (2011-201.3) and 2014
Detailed Comparison OPEN 3yr average and 2014
Case Type
3 Year Average 2014 2014/3 Year
2011-2013 Average
Building — No Permit
Rubbish/Garbage
Parking Issues
Lack of Rental License
Signage (Illegal no permit)
*Misc — Other
Overgrowth/Weeds
Business License
Junk Vehicles
Graffiti
Total Cases
72
69
30
16
42
52
30
28
11
9
359
76
71
69
59
58
55
20
19
3
508
Detailed Comparison CLOSET) 3vr aver,q; and 2014
2%
10%
137%
331%
40%
12%
83%
(2)%)
73%
(67%)
42%
Case Type
3 Year Average 2014 2014/ 3 Year
2011-2013 Average
Building — No Permit
Rubbish/Garbage
Parking Issues
Lack of Rental License
Signage (Illegal no permit)
*Misc — Other
Overgrowth/Weeds
Business License
Junk Vehicles
Graffiti
Total Cases
74
52
27
14
38
52
37
27
13
8
342
102 38%
93 79%
75 178%
57 307%.
53 38%
86 65%
55 47%
24 (11%)
16 23%
1 (87%)
562 64%
Code Enforcement - LEAN Presentation pg. 10
Top 3 — OPEN 2014
1. Building — No Permit
2. Rubbish/Garbage
3. Parking Issues
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Top 3 — CLOSED 2014
1. Building — No Permit
2. Rubbish/Garbage
3. *Misc. - Other
*Roosters, Trees, Wetland Issues,
Storm Water Drain Issues, etc.
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FROM: Economic Development Administrator
DATE: January 28, 2015
SUBJECT: TMC 2.64 Sale of City Property
ISSUE
The Council is being asked approve changes to the City's procedures for selling City property.
BACKGROUND
Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 2.64 summarizes Tukwila's ordinances related to selling City
property such as land and buildings. Ordinance 663 was adopted in 1971 and ordinance 1958
was adopted in 2001. Under the code, authorizing the sale of property is the responsibility of
the City Council and processing the transaction is the responsibility of the Mayor. The
regulations require the City property to be sold 8[t8[ receiving bids.
DISCUSSION
In connection with the development of Tukwila Village, City staff recently examined our
municipal code related to the property sale. TMC Chapter 2.64 generally describes the process
for selling City property as if it is a simple sale in which the City has no other interests other than
getting the best price. Further, it appears the intent of section TMC 2.64.030 was to allow
exceptions to the bid requirements in situations where any, but not all, of the specified criteria is
met because to interpret the code otherwise would render the section useless.
Occasionally the City may have opportunities to sell property in which the City's interests are
better served by negotiating directly with the purchaser of the property rather than selling the
property by bids. The competitive bidding process may be too limiting for the City to get the
best price for the property or for the City to leverage the property for other community benefits.
Following are some examples of this:
Tukwila Over fifteen years ago the City began purchasing property for the Tukwila
Village development to eliminate blight and revitalize a neighborhood around Tukwila
International Boulevard and South 144th Street. During that time the City has attempted to
negotiate development agreements with various developers. In 2011 the City issued a request
for qualifications for a proposal to develop the property and selected Tukwila Village
Development Associates, LLC (TVDA) as the site developer. In 2012 the City executed a
disposition and development agreement with TVDA which outlined the City and developer's
agreement. For at least ten years the City has discussed including a King County Library
System (KCLS) branch library in the development. In 2012 the City and KCLS agreed on basic
deal terms. All of these processes have been very public with Council oversight and approval.
INFORMATIONAL MEMO
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We have negotiated a purchase and sale agreement for the library parcel with KCLS and we are
ready to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with TVDA. Although we conducted a bid
process for the library parcel, we have not yet conducted a bid process for the Tukwila Village
site. HOVVeVe[, staff believes that direct negotiations with the purchasers in these instances
better serves the City's interests because many of the key terms are discovered through the
negotiation process. Further, it may be difficult, if not impossible, to find successful bidders due
to the specific, and sometimes complicated terms that will be required for the sale. Thus, staff
recommends forgoing the bid process in this instance.
Urban Renewal (Motels): In 2013 the City began the process to purchase property on
Tukwila International Boulevard to eliminate blight and revitalize the neighborhood. In 2014 the
City acquired three motels and we expect to complete the other property purchases and
demolition in 2015. Staff believes that selling these vacant lots by bids may not get the best
price and would not leverage the most benefits for the City and community. Therefore, staff
plans to seek Council approval to conduct a developer selection process in late 2015. That
process will serve the public interest better than a strict bidding process.
Staff recognizes that it is critical for a sale of City property to achieve the most benefit for the
City and recommends revisions to the regulations that will allow the Council to approve
alternative processes for receiving offers, selecting the buyer, and negotiating the price and
other terms. The proposed revisions are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item has no direct financial impact to the City.
BUDGET IMPACT
This item has no budget impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to repeal ordinances 663 and 1958 and enact a new ordinance
setting regulations for the sale of City property. The Council is being asked to consider this item
at the February 9, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent February 17, 2015
Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS.
663 AND 1958, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 2.64, AND REENACTING TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.64 RELATED TO THE SALE
OF CITY PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council may determine that it is in the City's best interests to sell
City property, whether real, personal, or mixed, such as a lot, parcel or portion of such lot
or parcel; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Council to authorize the sale of such
property and the responsibility of the Mayor to effect the transaction; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.64 of the Tukwila Municipal Code currently requires City
property to be sold after receiving bids; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may determine that in certain situations the City's
interests are better served by negotiating directly with a purchaser of the property rather
than selling the property by bids;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Chapter 2.64 Reenacted. Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC)
Chapter 2.64 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
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Sections:
2.64.010
2.64.020
2.64.030
2.64.040
2.64.050
2.64.060
CHAPTER 2.64
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY
Authorization — Effecting Transfer of Property Conveyance
Minimum Price Set
Call for Bids — Exceptions
Notice of Intent to Sell
Opening Bids — Rejection
Receipt of Acceptable Offers or Bids — Preparation of Instruments
Section 2. TMC Section 2.64.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.010 Authorization — Effecting Transfer of Property Conveyance
Whenever it shall appear to the Mayor and the City Council that it is for the best
interests of the City and the people thereof that any lot, parcel, or portion of such lot or
parcels is no longer needed and; the property, whether real, personal, or mixed,
belonging to the City, should be sold, it shall be the duty of the Council to authorize a
sale of such property acting by and through the Mayor of the City, to cause to be
effected the conveyance as necessary to transfer the property, after the same has been
appraised, and under the limitations and restrictions and in the manner hereinafter
provided.
Section 3. TMC Section 2.64.020 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.020 Minimum Price Set
Subsequent to receipt of an assessment of the value of the property, the Council shall
fix a minimum price at which such may be sold. No offer or bid shall be deemed
acceptable that does not meet the minimum price fixed by the Council.
Section 4. TMC Section 2.64.030 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.030 Call for Bids — Exceptions
The City Clerk shall cause a call for bids to be published relating to such property,
except when:
1. Selling to a governmental agency in the manner provided in the laws of the
State of Washington;
2. The value of the property to be sold is less than $5 000.00; and
3. The Council setting forth the facts by resolution has declared an
emergency to exist, or
4. The Council has approved an alternative process for receiving offers,
selecting the buyer and negotiating the price.
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Section 5. TMC Section 2.64.040 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.040 Notice of Intent to Sell
The City Clerk shall give notice of the City's intention to make such sale by one
publication in the official newspaper of the City; the City Clerk shall also cause notice of
the City's intention to make such sales to be posted in the City's on -line Digital Records
Center.
IBoth posting and the date of publication must be at least five calendar days before the
final date for submission of offers or such compctitivc bids.
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Section 6. TMC Section 2.64.050 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.050 Opening Bids — Rejection
The -bBids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in such publication.
The City Council may reject any and all bids, or the bid for any one or more of the
parcels, real or personal, included in the aforesaid call for bids.
Section 7. TMC Section 2.64.060 is hereby reenacted to read as follows:
2.64.060 Receipt of Acceptable Offers or Bids — Preparation of Instruments
Upon receipt of an acceptable offer or bid relating to the property, the Council shall
authorize the Mayor to cause necessary instruments to be prepared, and further
authorizes the Mayor to execute such instruments.
such property.
Section 8. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 663 and 1958 are hereby repealed.
Section 9. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section /subsection numbering.
Section 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
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Section 11. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and b a in full force
five days after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2015.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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TO:
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance & Safety Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager
DATE: January 30, 2015
SUBJECT: Federal Government Affairs Contract for Services
ISSUE
The City's federal lobbyists have left Ball Janik to form their own firm, Summit Strategies.
Because of this, the City wishes to contract with Summit Strategies for federal government
relations services.
BACKGROUND
On Friday, January 23rd we learned that our main government affairs consultants at Ball Janik,
Hal Hiemstra and Michelle Giguere, along with the rest of the government affairs team, are
leaving the firm to start their own company, Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC. This
move is effective February 1, 2015. It appears that Ball Janik, which is primarily a law firm, has
undergone some leadership changes and is focusing on growing the firm nationally, specifically
around the issue of construction defect litigation. Because of this, the government affairs
consultants at Ball Janik decided to leave the firm in order to prioritize their practice.
Our consultants characterize this as a "friendly divorce," which has resulted in Ball Janik asking
us whether the City would like to move along with Hal and Michelle to the new firm. The only
changes they expect are new email addresses.
DISCUSSION
The draft contract with Summit Strategies mirrors the previous contract with Ball Janik, minus
the fee and expenses incurred in January. The draft contract provides for a 2015 -2016 flat
monthly rate of $6,375, plus expenses not to exceed $3,240 annually (contract not to exceed
$73,365 per year). This reflects the same total amount that was in the 2015/16 Ball Janik
contract, minus the fee and expenses billing in January of this year.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Committee approval of the attached draft contract to be forwarded to the
February 9, 2015, Committee of the Whole and the subsequent Regular meeting on February
17, 2015.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft 2015 -2016 Contract for Services with Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC.
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City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
Contract Number:
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into by and between the City of Tukwila, Washington, a non - charter
optional municipal code city hereinafter referred to as "the City," and Summit Strategies Government
Affairs, LLC, hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor," whose principal office is located at 655 15th
Street, NW Suite 225, Washington, D.C. 20005.
WHEREAS, the City has determined the need to have certain services performed for its citizens
but does not have the manpower or expertise to perform such services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to have the Contractor perform such services pursuant to certain
terms and conditions; now, therefore,
IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual benefits and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
. Scope and Schedule of Services to be Performed by Contractor. The Contractor shall perform
those services described on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if
fully set forth. In performing such services, the Contractor shall at all times comply with all Federal,
State, and local statutes, rules and ordinances applicable to the performance of such services and the
handling of any funds used in connection therewith. The Contractor shall request and obtain prior
written approval from the City if the scope or schedule is to be modified in any way.
2. Compensation and Method of Payment. The City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered
according to the rate and method set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference. The total amount to be paid shall not exceed $73,365.00 per year at a rate of $6,375 per
month and expenses not to exceed $3,240.
3. Contractor Budget. The Contractor shall apply the funds received under this Agreement within the
maximum limits set forth in this Agreement. The Contractor shall request prior approval from the
City whenever the Contractor desires to amend its budget in any way.
4. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for a period commencing
February 1, 2015, and ending December 31, 2016, unless sooner terminated under the provisions
hereinafter specified.
5. Independent Contractor. Contractor and City agree that Contractor is an independent contractor
with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
considered to create the relationship of employer and employee between the parties hereto. Neither
Contractor nor any employee of Contractor shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees
by virtue of the services provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for
withholding or otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or contributing to the State
Industrial Insurance Program, or otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to the
Contractor, or any employee of the Contractor.
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6. Indemnification. The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers, agents,
officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits
including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except for
injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence of the City. Should a court of competent jurisdiction
determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages
arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of the Contractor and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the
Contractor's liability hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor's negligence. It is further
specifically and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
7. Insurance. The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance
against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives,
employees or subcontractors. Contractor's maintenance of insurance, its scope of coverage and limits
as required herein shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Contractor to the coverage
provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City's recourse to any remedy available at law or in
equity.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types and with the limits
described below:
1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury and
property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. Automobile liability insurance shall cover all
owned, non - owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage shall be written on Insurance Services
Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If
necessary, the policy shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
2. Commercial General Liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 each occurrence,
$2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products - completed operations aggregate limit.
Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01
and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products -
completed operations, stop gap liability, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability
assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial General Liability insurance shall be
endorsed to provide the Aggregate Per Project Endorsement ISO form CG 25 03 11 85 or an
equivalent endorsement. There shall be no endorsement or modification of the Commercial
General Liability Insurance for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground
property damage. The City shall be named as an insured under the Contractor's Commercial
General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the City using ISO
Additional Insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured- Completed
Operations endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements providing equivalent
coverage.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of the State of
Washington.
4. The Contractor shall procure and maintain in full force throughout the duration of this
Agreement professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000
per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate. Contractor shall provide evidence of such
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coverage in a manner and form acceptable to the City in the City's sole discretion.
Cancellation of the required insurance shall automatically result in tennination of this
Agreement.
B. Other Insurance Provision. The Contractor's Automobile Liability and Commercial General
Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain that they shall be primary
insurance with respect to the City. Any insurance, self - insurance, or insurance pool coverage
maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with
it.
C. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating
of not less than A: VII.
D. Verification of Coverage. Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy
of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured
endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Contractor before commencement of
the work.
E. Subcontractors. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for determining the insurance
coverage and limits required, if any, to be obtained by subcontractors, which determination shall
be made in accordance with reasonable and prudent business practices.
F. Notice of Cancellation. The Contractor shall provide the City and all Additional Insureds for this
work with written notice of any policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of
such notice.
G. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Contractor to maintain the insurance as
required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the City may, after giving five
business days notice to the Contractor to correct the breach, immediately terminate the contract or,
at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all premiums in connection
therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion
of the City, offset against funds due the Contractor from the City.
8. Record Keeping and Reporting.
A. The Contractor shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property, financial and
programmatic records which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any
nature expended and services performed in the performance of this Agreement and other such
records as may be deemed necessary by the City to ensure the performance of this Agreement.
B. These records shall be maintained for a period of seven (7) years after termination hereof unless
permission to destroy them is granted by the office of the archivist in accordance with RCW
Chapter 40.14 and by the City.
9. Audits and Inspections. The records and documents with respect to all matters covered by this
Agreement shall be subject at all times to inspection, review or audit by law during the performance of
this Agreement.
10. Termination. This Agreement may at any time be terminated by the City giving to the Contractor
thirty (30) days written notice of the City's intention to terminate the same. Failure to provide
products on schedule may result in contract termination. If the Contractor's insurance coverage is
canceled for any reason, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately.
11. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under this
Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age,
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veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation or the presence
of any disability in the selection and retention of employees or procurement of materials or supplies.
12. Assignment and Subcontract. The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any portion of the
services contemplated by this Agreement without the written consent of the City.
13. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement, together with attachments or addenda,
represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the City and the Contractor and supersedes
all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No amendment or modification
of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in writing and signed by the parties.
14. Severability and Survival. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is declared void or
unenforceable or limited in its application or effect, such event shall not affect any other provisions
hereof and all other provisions shall remain fully enforceable. The provisions of this Agreement,
which by their sense and context are reasonably intended to survive the completion, expiration or
cancellation of this Agreement, shall survive termination of this Agreement.
15. Notices. Notices to the City of Tukwila shall be sent to the following address:
City Clerk, City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Notices to the Contractor shall be sent to the address provided by the Contractor upon the
signature line below.
16. Applicable Law; Venue; Attorney's Fees. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. In the event any suit, arbitration, or other
proceeding is instituted to enforce any term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and
agree that venue shall be properly laid in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any such
action shall be entitled to its attorney's fees and costs of suit.
DATED this day of , 20 .
CITY OF TUKWILA CONTRACTOR
Mayor, Jim Haggerton
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
City Clerk, Christy O'Flaherty
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Printed Name and Title:
Address:
Office of the City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work and Specific Service
Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC
1. Scope of Work: Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC will provide federal representation,
strategic advice, and lobbying services for the City of Tukwila related to securing federal authorization
and funding for key projects identified by the City and /or advising the City about matters associated with
implementation of federal statutes, rules or regulations that could adversely affect the City's ability to
deliver services to its residents. Summit Strategies Government Affairs, LLC will also work with City
officials, City staff, the Washington Congressional delegation, key Congressional Committees, and
Administration officials to build upon previous work done by the City and to take advantage of new
programs initiated by the current Administration.
Summit Strategies' work on behalf of the City in 2015 will primarily be focused on representing the City's
interests on the following initiatives:
1) The implementation of MAP 21 and federal transportation funding and rulemakings
associated with same; reauthorization of MAP21 and identification of opportunities to
advance key City infrastructure projects; and monitoring of other transportation proposals
that will advance the City's interests and provide additional dedicated federal funding for
local communities.
2) Closely monitor federal tax proposals and entitlement reforms which will be developed by
Congress, keeping City officials informed about policy proposals which could shift safety
net expenses from the federal government to local government, and share City responses
with the Washington Congressional delegation; and, also providing timely information and
assistance related to Congressional action on internet sales tax issues.
3) Monitor federal grant funding opportunities that align with city priorities, informing the
City about these opportunities and the deadlines associated with them, and assist the City
in applying for those funds; review draft funding requests (such as future TIGER requests)
prepared by the City or its consultants and provide timely feedback prior to final submittal
of the funding request.
4) Represent the City's interests in terms of the BNSF intermodal rail yard in Tukwila and
working with Congressional members, the Surface Transportation Board and other
agencies within the Administration, keep them informed about developments that may be
adverse to the City's interests; responses to same; and, work with the City and BNSF
officials as the alternative access study and other studies on the railyard proceed.
5) Advise the City and represent its interests in terms of possible relocation of the UP rail line
in the City of Tukwila, and coordinate Congressional outreach on same.
6) Monitor the implementation of WRRDA and rulemakings and official guidance on the new
water infrastructure act, including FEMA, planning and assistance, waterway and levee
issues, flood plain issues — particularly as it relates to potential development in Tukwila,
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Green River issues, and anything related to the Howard Hanson dam, flood preparation,
and other impacts; advise to the City during the possible 2015 Congressional debate over
the next WRRDA authorization.
7) Advise the City about Congressional reauthorization of the FAA Modernization and
Reform Act of 2012, particularly concerning policies that might limit commercial or
residential development in the north end of Tukwila.
8) Continue work with the City to advance public safety through regional and federal
cooperation with multiple law enforcement and partner organizations, particularly related
to the LINK station in Tukwila, developments along TIB, new investments in Tukwila
Village, and possible new issues that might arise once the new commuter rail station is
permanent.
9) Advocate for one annual appropriation request should Congress lift its current moratorium
on earmarking.
Summit Strategies' work will primarily be focused on the interests outlined above, but in terms of overall
federal policy, Summit Strategies will continue to generally monitor legislation being considered by
Congress and will inform City officials about legislative proposals that will either advance or hinder
Tukwila's efforts to achieve its primary goals and priorities. Included within this general monitoring will
be possible Congressional action governing telecommunications and local control over franchising,
environmental, energy conservation, affordable housing, emergency responders, water policy bills, and
general authorizations that would affect the work of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
Environmental Protection Agency, FEMA or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In terms of policy issues associated with MAP 21 implementation, rules and regulations implementing
policy changes that were included in the new law are now being developed and finalized by USDOT. As
such, Summit Strategies will continue to monitor proposed USDOT guidance and rulemakings associated
with the implementation of MAP 21 and keep City officials informed about proposals which will affect
the City's ability to advance or fund its overall transportation priorities. In addition, the recent extension
of MAP 21 to May of 2015, discussions about the content and shape of the next transportation
authorization bill are likely to begin in early January, 2015; Summit Strategies will monitor those
discussions, keep City officials informed about their content, and when appropriate, advocate with
members of the Washington Congressional delegation for policy positions which will benefit the City.
In terms of implementation of, and guidance on, the new WRRDA Act, Summit Strategies will represent
the City's interest to assist the City in ensuring flood plain, levee certification, Green - Duwamish
restoration efforts, and other matters are covered by the City in working with its Congressional delegation
and federal agencies.
On matters of appropriations and federal funding, Summit Strategies will continue to monitor the current
Congressional moratorium on earmarked funding, and be prepared to advance one priority funding request
of the City should the current moratorium be lifted in the next Congress. Summit Strategies would be
prepared to advance whichever priority project is identified by the City.
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Projects and priorities can be re- evaluated in the course of the year as Congressional and City priorities
and agendas change and new opportunities to enhance federal financial support for City projects are
presented. Summit Strategies will meet with City officials as requested by the City and Ms. Bianchi.
2. Specific Services: Summit Strategies will be responsible, at a minimum for the following:
• Inform the City of key timelines for proposed actions
• Identify federal rule, policies, and laws that support the City's goals
Identify key officials and contacts that the City needs to meet with and the best time to
make such contacts
• Brief all appropriate congressional and federal officials about Tukwila's priorities identified
in the above Scope of Work
• Advise City of key dates in the congressional and administrative calendar that impact its
goals
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Work to maintain a strong Tukwila relationship and support for Tukwila's goals with all
key members of the Washington congressional delegation
If appropriate (as a result of a lifting of the current earmark moratorium), prepare project
funding requests, and review briefing materials prepared by the City
When appropriate, develop legislation, amendments, report language, and budget
recommendations, and move them through the legislative process, attending and working
with the congressional delegation and their Congressional officials at hearings, mark -ups
and House /Senate conferences on legislation
• Attend and report on Congressional hearings of import
Advise City of new regulations, programs, or proposed legislation that relate to those areas
of focus outlined in the above Scope of Work
Specifically monitor, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for initiatives and
project requests for major reauthorization of legislation, and the annual appropriations bills
Continue to work with and advise the City about strategies associated with the BNSF
intermodal rail yard and federal policies affecting its operation
Obtain appointments for City officials in Washington, D.C., develop schedules, accompany
City officials to meetings, and provide briefing materials for City officials for their
meetings with Congressional officials
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Exhibit B
Terms of Payment
Summit Strategies will invoice the City for the work completed at the rate of $6,375 per month, plus
expenses (not to exceed $3,500 annually). Invoices will be paid within twenty (20) days of receipt. All
expenses shall be listed in an itemized format and all travel expenses will be pre- authorized by the City.
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