HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2017-01-18 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCity of Tukwila
Public Safety Committee
O Thomas McLeod, Chair
O Joe Duffie
O De'Sean Quinn
AGENDA
Distribution:
Recommended Action
T. McLeod
Mayor Ekberg
J. Duffle
D. Cline
D. Quinn
C. O'Flaherty
D. Robertson
L. Humphrey
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 — 5:30 PM
FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM
(6300 Building, Suite 100)
Item
Recommended Action
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1. PRESENTATION(S)
2. BUSINESS AGENDA
a. An Interlocal Agreement for VNET (Valley Narcotics
a. Forward to 1/23 C.O.W.
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Enforcement Team).
and 2/6 Regular Mtg.
Mike Villa, Police Chief
b. A contract with Securitas for Court security services.
b. Forward to 1/23 Special
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Trish Kin /ow, CourtAdministrator
Meeting Consent Agenda.
c. Framework for Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory
c. Forward to 1/23 C.O.W.
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Committee.
for consensus.
Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government
Relations Manager
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. MISCELLANEOUS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, February 6, 2017
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO:
Public Safety Committee
FROM:
Mike Villa, Chief of Police
BY:
Rick Mitchell, Acting Deputy Chief of Police
CC:
Mayor Ekberg
DATE:
January 10, 2017
SUBJECT:
Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) Interlocal Agreement
ISSUE
The Council is being asked to consider and approve the VNET Interlocal Agreement.
BACKGROUND
The multi-jurisdictional Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team (VNET) has been in existence for
many years. The member agencies of VNET are Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila,
Seattle, and Port of Seattle. The team works with the Drug and Enforcement Administration
(DEA) on mid to high level narcotic investigations in the South King County region. The team's
concept has resulted in more effective pooling of personnel, improved utilization of funds,
reduced duplication of equipment, improved training, development of specialized expertise, and
increased capacity to investigate and enforce narcotics crimes.
DISCUSSION
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed the requirements for all task forces working with
the DEA, such as VNET, in order to stay compliant. One of the new requirements is a signed
Interlocal Agreement, which will be renewed every 12 months.
Additionally, the VNET would become out of compliance with the DOJ until the agreement has
been renewed, at which time, the federal funding would not be released to the participating
agencies of the team.
As a result, the agencies have drafted, and are proposing the attached agreement for approval
by the Council. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by legal. All other cities
participating in VNET have approved and signed the attached agreement at this time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the VNET Interlocal Agreement at the January 23, 2017
Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent February 6, 2017 Regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
VNET agreement
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITIES OF AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, KENT, RENTON, SEATTLE, TUKWILA,
AND THE PORT OF SEATTLE FOR THE
I. PARTIES
The parties to this Agreement are the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent,
Renton, Seattle, and Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle.
The Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team is assigned to the Drug Enforcement
Administration ("DEA") Task Force.
II. AUTHORITY
This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapters 10.93, 39.34, and 53.08
of the Revised Code of Washington.
III. PURPOSE
The parties desire to establish and maintain a multi-jurisdictional team to
effectively investigate and enforce the criminal laws relating to controlled
substances.
IV. FORMATION
There is hereby established a multi-jurisdictional team to be hereafter known
as the Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team ("VNET"), the members of which
shall be the cities of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Seattle, and
Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle. The future admission or elimination of a
jurisdiction as a member of VNET may be accomplished by an addendum to
this Agreement.
V. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Municipalities within the Puget Sound region have experienced an increase in
urbanization and population densities. The ability to address crimes
associated with controlled substances may stretch the resources of individual
police department specialty units.
Prior to the formation of VNET, law enforcement efforts directed at dealing
with controlled substances crimes were, for the most part, conducted by law
enforcement agencies working independently. A multi-jurisdictional effort to
handle specific and complicated narcotic investigations has resulted in more
effective pooling of personnel, the improved utilization of scarce funds, a
reduction in the duplication of equipment, improved training, and a
development of specialized expertise. The formation of VNET has resulted in
improved services for all of the participating entities, increased safety for
officers and the community, and improved cost effectiveness.
VI. TEAM OBJECTIVES
Personnel from each participating jurisdiction who are assigned to VNET will
form a combined investigation team ("Team"). Each police officer is assigned
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to the Team via this Agreement, and to the DEA through individual
jurisdiction agreements with DEA.
The objective of the VNET shall be to provide enhanced and more efficient
use of personnel, equipment, budgeted funds, and training. The combined
Team or individual detectives shall respond as able and as approved by the
DEA Supervisor when requested by any of the participating agencies. VNET
may be available to outside law enforcement agencies as permitted by laws
relating to mutual aid and as approved by the DEA.
VII. DURATION /TERMINATION
The minimum term of this Agreement shall be one year, effective upon its
adoption. This Agreement shall automatically renew, and VNET shall
automatically continue in existence, for consecutive one year terms without
action of the legislative bodies of the participating jurisdictions, and unless
and until terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
A jurisdiction may withdraw its participation in VNET by providing written
notice of its withdrawal, and serving such notice upon each Executive Board
member of the remaining jurisdictions. A notice of withdrawal shall become
effective 90 days after service of the notice on all participating members.
The withdrawal of an individual jurisdiction from VNET shall not result in the
termination of VNET.
In the event that VNET withdraws its participation in the DEA Task Force, this
Agreement, and thus VNET, shall remain in effect unless terminated as
provided herein.
VNET may be terminated by a majority vote of the Executive Board or by
action of the legislative bodies of the participating jurisdictions. Any vote for
termination by the Executive Board shall occur only when the police chief of
each participating jurisdiction is present at the meeting in which such vote is
taken.
VIII. TASK FORCE AGREEMENT
Unless VNET is terminated, on an annual basis, each Board member shall
affirm its jurisdiction's continued participation in VNET for the following year.
Upon affirmation of the participation of each jurisdiction, VNET shall execute
a task force agreement affirming the continuation of agency participation in
VNET, and such task force agreement shall, on an annual basis, be forwarded
to the US Department of Justice, Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Section.
IX. GOVERNANCE
The affairs of the VNET shall be governed by an Executive Board ("Board,")
whose members are composed of the police chief, or his/her designee, from
each participating jurisdiction. One member of the Board shall be elected by
the Board to serve as Chair. Each member of the Board shall have an equal
vote on all Board decisions. All Board decisions shall be made by a majority
vote of the Board members, or their designees, appearing at the meeting in
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which the decision is made. A majority of Board members, or their
designees, must be present at each meeting for any action taken to be valid.
The Board shall meet monthly, unless otherwise determined by the Board.
The Chair, or any Board member, may call extra meetings as deemed
appropriate. The Chair shall provide no less than 48 hours' notice of all
meetings to all members of the Board; PROVIDED, that in emergency
situations, the Chair may conduct a telephonic meeting or a poll of individual
Board members to resolve any issues related to such emergency.
X. PERSONNEL
The following personnel shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Personnel
may be removed for any reason by majority vote of the Board.
Team Supervisor: A Team Supervisor with the rank of sergeant or equivalent
from his/her respective jurisdiction shall be appointed by the Board. The
Team Supervisor shall act as the first level supervisor for the team and shall
report directly to the VNET Chair.
Office Manager: The VNET Office Manager shall be provided by the City of
Kent on a reimbursable basis and shall work under the direction of the Board.
The Office Manager reports directly to the Team Supervisor and is
responsible for unit accounting, reports, office support, and other duties as
appropriate.
VNET Detectives: Each jurisdiction shall contribute one full-time
commissioned officer to perform investigation work for the Team.
Attorney: While King County is not a participating jurisdiction, King County
will provide an attorney who shall be a de-facto member of the Team. The
King County Prosecutor's Office shall select and interview candidates and
make a recommendation to the Executive Board. The Executive Board will
make the selection after considering the recommendation. The attorney will
be responsible for reviewing and filing cases, wire orders, search warrants,
the prosecution of forfeiture cases, and other prosecutorial services as
needed.
Employees of Contributing Jurisdictions: The personnel assigned to the Team
shall be considered an employee of the contributing jurisdiction. That
jurisdiction shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the compensation
and benefits for that employee. All rights, duties, and obligations of the
employer and the employee shall remain with that individual jurisdiction and
none of the rights, duties, and obligation of the employing jurisdiction shall
shift to VNET or any other participating jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction shall be
responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws with regard to
employees, and with provisions of any applicable collective bargaining
agreements and civil service rules and regulations of the employing
jurisdiction.
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XI. EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND BUDGET
Each participating jurisdiction shall provide the equipment of its participating
VNET personnel. Each jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds to update,
replace, repair, and maintain the equipment and supplies utilized by its
participating VNET personnel. Each jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds
to provide for the training of its participating VNET personnel.
The equipment, supplies, and training provided by each jurisdiction to its
personnel participating in VNET shall be equal to those provided by the other
participating jurisdictions.
The Board shall be responsible for purchasing VNET-owned equipment.
Equipment purchased using VNET funds or forfeited property deemed owned
by VNET shall remain the property of VNET unless the Board transfers it to a
participating jurisdiction. The Board will ensure a record of the transaction is
maintained. The Board must approve any joint capital expenditure for VNET
equipment of $1,500.00 or more. Approval for capital expenditures of less
than $1,500.00 may be authorized by the VNET Chair.
XII. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
VNET utilizes a Fiscal Agent for all account transactions and accounting. One
of the participating jurisdictions will provide the services of the Fiscal Agent
as approved by the Board.
The VNET operating budget relies primarily on three funding sources: State
and Federal Grants, VNET assets forfeited at the state and federal levels, and
funds provided by the participating jurisdictions,
Federal Grant funds are administered by the state and follow the state
budget cycle of July 1 through June 30 of the following year. VNET shall
request monthly reimbursements of expenses until the awarded amount is
exhausted. Once the Federal Grant has been exhausted, forfeited assets will
be used to pay expenses for the remainder of the budget cycle.
VNET shall prepare a budget each year that estimates the grant funds
available, and each participating jurisdiction shall provide VNET with the
annual cost to assign an officer and other approved personnel to the unit. A
jurisdiction's annual contribution is then divided by 12 and credited towards
the monthly salary and benefits of the jurisdiction's participating personnel.
All other expenses are paid for by VNET utilizing either Grant funds or
forfeited assets. The Board shall agree upon a date each year by which time
it will notify the participating jurisdictions of each jurisdictions' expected
contribution.
The DEA contribution to VNET includes providing office space, storage space,
parking, and phone service at no cost to VNET jurisdictions.
XIII. DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZURE FUNDS
The VNET Board provides oversight of seized and forfeited assets via the
Fiscal Agent. Forfeited assets may be distributed to participating agencies
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when deemed appropriate by the Board. The Board will endeavor to maintain
adequate financial resources to fund ongoing operations of the VNET.
XIV. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON TERMINATION
Upon termination of VNET, each participating jurisdiction shall retain sole
ownership of the equipment purchased and provided for its participating
VNET personnel.
Any VNET assets shall be equally divided among the participating jurisdictions
at the asset's fair market value upon termination. The value of the assets of
VNET shall be determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation.
If two or more participating jurisdictions desire an asset, the final decision
shall be made by arbitration (described below). Any property not claimed
shall be declared surplus by the Board and disposed of pursuant to state law
for the disposition of surplus property. Proceeds from the sale or disposition
of any VNET property, shall, after payment of any and all costs of sale or
debts of the jurisdiction, be equally distributed to those jurisdictions
participating in VNET at the time of termination. In the event that one or
more jurisdictions terminate their participation in VNET, but VNET continues
to exist, the jurisdiction terminating participation shall be deemed to have
waived any right or title to any property owned by VNET or to share in the
proceeds at the time of termination.
Arbitration pursuant to this section shall occur as follows:
a. The jurisdictions interested in an asset shall select an Arbitrator to
determine which jurisdiction will receive the property. If the
jurisdictions cannot agree to an Arbitrator, the chiefs of the
jurisdictions participating in VNET upon termination shall meet to
determine who the Arbitrator will be. The Arbitrator may be any
person not employed by the jurisdictions that desire the property.
b. During a meeting with the Arbitrator, each jurisdiction interested in the
property shall be permitted to make an oral and/or written
presentation to the Arbitrator in support of its position.
C. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Arbitrator shall determine
which jurisdiction is to receive the property. The decision of the
Arbitrator shall be final and shall not be the subject of appeal or
review,
XV. LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION
It is the intent of the participating jurisdictions to provide services of VNET
without the threat of being subject to liability to one another, and to fully
cooperate in the defense of any claims or lawsuits arising out of or connected
with VNET actions that are brought against the jurisdictions. To this end, the
participating jurisdictions agree to equally share responsibility and liability for
the acts omissions of their participating personnel when acting in furtherance
of this Agreement. In the event that an action is brought against any of the
participating jurisdictions, each jurisdiction shall be responsible for an equal
share of any award for or settlement of claims of damages, fines, fees, or
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costs, regardless of which jurisdiction or employee the action is taken against
or which jurisdiction or employee is ultimately responsible for the conduct.
The jurisdictions shall share equally regardless of the number of jurisdictions
named in the lawsuit or claim or the number of officers from each jurisdiction
named in the lawsuit or claim. This section shall be subject to the conditions
and limitations set forth in subsections A through G below.
A. Jurisdiction Not Involved in VNET Response. In the event a jurisdiction
or its personnel were not involved in VNET response to the incident
that gives rise to a claim or lawsuit, and judgment on the claim or
lawsuit does not, in any manner, implicate the acts of a particular
jurisdiction or its personnel, such jurisdiction shall not be required to
share responsibility for the payment of the judgment or award.
B. Intentionally Wrongful Conduct Beyond the Scope of Employment.
Nothing herein shall require, or be interpreted to require
indemnification or sharing in the payment of any judgment against any
VNET personnel for intentionally wrongful conduct that is outside of the
scope of employment of any individual or for any judgment of punitive
damages against any individual or jurisdiction. Payment of any award
for punitive damages shall be the sole responsibility of the jurisdiction
that employs the person against whom such award is rendered.
C. Collective Representation and Defense. The jurisdictions may retain
joint legal counsel to collectively represent and defend the jurisdictions
in any legal action. Those jurisdictions retaining joint counsel shall
share equally the costs of such representation or defense.
In the event a jurisdiction does not agree to joint representation, the
jurisdiction shall be solely responsible for all attorney fees accrued by
its individual representation or defense.
Each jurisdiction and its respective defense counsel shall make a good
faith attempt to cooperate with other participating jurisdictions by,
including but not limited to, providing all documentation requested,
and making VNET members available for depositions, discovery,
settlement conferences, strategy meetings, and trial.
D. Removal From Lawsuit. In the event a jurisdiction or employee is
successful in withdrawing or removing the Jurisdiction or employee
from a lawsuit by summary judgment
otherwise, the jurisdiction shall nonethelE
equal share of any award for or settlement
however, that in the event a jurisdiction or
the lawsuit and Subsection A of this section
shall not be required to pay any share of thi
E. Settlement Process. It
jurisdictions act in good
settlement negotiations
, qualified immunity, or
3s be required to pay its
of the lawsuit; PROVIDED,
employee is removed from
is satisfied, the jurisdiction
award or settlement.
is the intent of this
faith on behalf of each
on liability claims or
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Agreement that the
other in conducting
lawsuits so that,
whenever possible, all parties agree with the settlement or, in the
alternative, agree to proceed to trial. In the event a claim or lawsuit
requires the sharing of liability, no individual jurisdiction shall be
authorized to enter into a settlement agreement with a claimant or
plaintiff unless all jurisdictions agree with the terms of the settlement.
Any settlement made by an individual jurisdiction without the
agreement of the remaining jurisdictions, when required, shall not
relieve the settling jurisdiction from paying an equal share of any final
settlement or award.
F. No Waiver of Title 51 RCW . This section shall not be interpreted to
waive any defense arising out of Title 51 RCW.
G. Insurance, The failure of any insurance carrier or self-insured pooling
organization to agree to or follow the terms of this section shall not
relieve any individual jurisdiction from its obligations under this
Agreement.
XVI. NOTICE OF CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, AND SETTLEMENTS
In the event a claim is filed or lawsuit is brought against a participating
jurisdiction or its employees for actions arising out of their conduct in support
of VNET operations, the jurisdiction shall promptly notify the other
jurisdictions that the claim or lawsuit has been initiated. Any documentation,
including the claim or legal complaints, shall promptly be provided to each
participating jurisdiction.
Any jurisdiction or member who believes or knows that another jurisdiction
would be liable for a claim, settlement, or judgment that arises from a VNET
action or operation, shall have the burden of notifying each participating
jurisdiction of all claims, lawsuits, settlements, or demands made to that
jurisdiction. In the event a participating jurisdiction has a right, pursuant to
Section XV of this Agreement, to be defended and held harmless by another
participating jurisdiction, the jurisdiction having the right to be defended and
held harmless shall promptly tender the defense of such claim or lawsuit to
the jurisdiction that must defend and hold the other harmless.
XVII. PROCESSING OF CLAIMS
A. Designation of Lead Jurisdiction
There shall be a lead jurisdiction for processing a claim that is filed
with and against cities for alleged damages and injuries that occur as a
result of VNET activities. The lead jurisdiction shall be the jurisdiction
within which the action subject to the claim occurred; PROVIDED, that
in the event the jurisdiction within which the action subject to the
claim occurred did not participate in the action subject to the claim,
the lead jurisdiction shall be the jurisdiction within which the VNET
investigation or response originated. In the event that a jurisdiction
that was not involved in the action subject to the claim receives the
claim, that jurisdiction shall notify the other jurisdictions in accordance
with Section XVI of this Agreement, and shall use its best efforts to
determine who the appropriate lead jurisdiction is,
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B. Assistance of VNET Supervisor
The Team Supervisor shall assist the lead jurisdiction in responding to
a claim. The Team Supervisor shall be responsible for gathering all
records relating to claim. These records shall include, but are not
limited to, incident reports, notes, transcripts, photos, evidence logs,
recorded statements, documents from emergency dispatch centers,
and warrants from all jurisdictions that participated in the action
subject to the claim. The Team Supervisor shall also provide a list of
personnel who participated in the action subject to the claim and their
contact information. The Team Supervisor shall deliver all copies of
the records to the lead jurisdiction promptly upon request.
C. Claims of $5,000 or Less
i. Lead Jurisdiction Responsibilities
The lead jurisdiction shall be responsible for working with the Team
Supervisor to gather records relating to the action subject to the claim.
The lead jurisdiction shall provide records to its insurance provider and
shall assist its insurance provider in assessing liability for acts
associated with the claim. The lead jurisdiction shall notify the other
jurisdictions of any determinations as to liability. In determining
whether a claim should be paid, the lead jurisdiction and its insurance
provider shall, at a minimum, consider the potential legal defenses to
the claim and the costs of defending the claim.
ii. Liability Determination — Apportionment of Damages
The lead jurisdiction, with the assistance of its insurance provider, shall
determine whether VNET is liable for damages set forth in a claim, and
whether the payment of the claim would be in the best interest of the
jurisdictions and/or VNET. In the event the lead jurisdiction
determines that payment of a claim of $5,000 or less is appropriate,
such determination shall be final and binding upon other jurisdictions
and payment shall be apportioned equally among all jurisdictions that
participated in the action subject to the claim. The insurance provider
for the lead jurisdiction shall provide full payment to the claimant, and
each jurisdiction that participated in the VNET action that is the subject
of the claim shall reimburse the insurance provider for its equal share
of such payment.
Prior to the payment of any claim, and as a condition of such payment,
the insurance provider providing payment shall obtain from the
claimant a complete and total release of liability on behalf of all
jurisdictions participating in VNET and each and every officer, agent, or
volunteer of those participating jurisdictions.
In the event the lead jurisdiction determines that VNET is not liable for
damages set forth in a claim or that the payment of the claim would
not be in the best interest of the jurisdictions and/or the VNET, the
lead jurisdiction shall notify the other jurisdictions of the
determination, and such determination shall be binding on the other
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jurisdictions; PROVIDED, another jurisdiction that determines that
payment is appropriate may pay such claim in full, and shall not seek
reimbursement from the other participating jurisdictions.
iii. Letter From Insurance Adjusters
In the event the lead jurisdiction, in conjunction with its insurance
provider, determines that payment of a claim of $5,000 or less is
appropriate, the insurance provider shall provide each of the
participating jurisdictions with a letter stating the determination and
the bases for such determination.
D. Claims over $5,000
ii. Lead Jurisdiction Responsibilities
The lead jurisdiction shall schedule a meeting with all jurisdictions
participating in VNET to discuss a claim over $5,000 and to determine
the appropriate manner in which to respond and/or defend the claim.
The Board and persons listed in Section XIX of this Agreement shall be
notified of the meeting.
XVIII. PROCESSING OF LAWSUITS
A. Notification to Other Jurisdictions
In the event a jurisdiction is served with a lawsuit, that jurisdiction
shall provide notice and documentation of the lawsuit to each of the
other jurisdictions listed in Section XIX of this Agreement.
B. Coordination of Initial Meeting
The jurisdiction that initially receives a lawsuit shall schedule a meeting
or otherwise communicate with all of the jurisdictions participating in
VNET to discuss the lawsuit and to determine the appropriate manner
in which to respond to and/or defend the lawsuit. The Board and
persons listed in Section XX of this Agreement shall be notified of the
meeting or other communication,
XIX. NOTIFICATION OF CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
Section XVI of this Agreement requires that the jurisdiction receiving a claim
or lawsuit notify the other jurisdictions of the claim or lawsuit and provide
documentation of that claim or lawsuit to the other jurisdictions. Nothing in
this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver by any participating jurisdictions of
the requirements set forth in Chapter 4.96 RCW, and the fact that a
participating jurisdiction provides notice or copies of a claim to another
jurisdiction shall not constitute a waiver of the requirement that a party who
files suit against a jurisdiction first file a claim with the jurisdiction in
accordance with Chapter 4.96 RCW. Moreover, nothing in this Agreement
shall be deemed acceptance of service of a lawsuit, and the fact that a
participating jurisdiction provides notice or copies of a lawsuit to another
jurisdiction shall not be deemed adequate service of such lawsuit.
For the purposes of implementing Section XVI of this Agreement, the
following persons from each jurisdiction shall receive any required notification
or documentation:
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City of Auburn
City of Kent
Auburn City Attorney
Kent City Attorney
25 West Main Street
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253 -931 -3030
253- 856 -5770
Auburn Police Chief
Kent Police Chief
101 N. Division
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253- 931 -3080
253- 856 -5888
Auburn Human Resources
Kent Risk Manager
Director /Risk Manager
220 Fourth Avenue South
25 West Main Street
Kent, WA 98032
Auburn, WA 98001
253 -856 -5285
253 - 931 -3040
Auburn City Clerk
Kent City Clerk
25 West Main Street
220 Fourth Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001
Kent, WA 98032
253 - 931 -3039
253- 856 -5728
City of Federal Way
City of Renton
Federal Way City Clerk
Renton Risk Manager
P.O. Box 9718
1055 S. Grady Way
Federal Way, WA 98063
Renton, WA 98057
Federal Way City Attorney
P.O. Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063
Port of Seattle
CIAW
Port of Seattle Claims Manager
Director of Claims
P.O. Box 1209
Canfield & Associates, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98111
451 Diamond Drive
Ephrata WA 98823
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City of Tukwila
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, WA 98043
WCIA
Claims Manager
WCIA
P.O. Box 1165
Renton, WA 98057
City of Seattle
City of Seattle
City Clerk
Seattle Police Chief
Seattle City Council
610 5th Avenue
600 4 th Avenue #3
Seattle, WA 98124-4986
Seattle, WA 98104
City of Seattle
XX. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
VNET and all its members shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws
that apply to VNET.
XXI. ALTERATIONS
This Agreement may be modified, amended, or altered by agreement of all
participating agencies and such alteration, amendment or modification shall
be effective when reduced to writing and executed in a manner provided for
by this Agreement.
It is recognized that during the course of operations, it may become
necessary to alter the terms of this Agreement to provide for efficient
operation of VNET and to meet the goals of VNET. It is further recognized
that the Board has the expertise necessary to provide for the efficient
operation of VNET. To that end, the jurisdictions agree that changes may be
made to this Agreement, or addenclums added to this Agreement, without
prior approval of the legislative bodies of the jurisdictions on the condition
that such changes or addendums shall be effective only by a unanimous vote
of all members of the Board.
XXII. RECORDS
Each jurisdiction shall maintain records relating to work performed by its
employees assigned to VNET when working on non-DEA operations. The
VNET Office Manager shall maintain records relating to the operation of VNET
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to the extent required by law. All records shall be available for full inspection
and copying by each participating jurisdiction.
XXIII. FILING
Upon execution of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be filed with the
County auditor or, alternatively, listed by subject on the jurisdiction's web
site or other electronically retrievable public source.
XXXV. SEVERABILITY
If any part, paragraph, section, or provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not
affect the validity of any remaining section, part, or provision of this
Agreement,
XVV. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS
This Agreement shall be executed on behalf of each participating jurisdiction
by its duly authorized representative and pursuant to an appropriate
resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each participating
jurisdiction, This Agreement shall be deemed effective as to each jurisdiction
upon execution by the authorized representative of that jurisdiction. This
Agreement may be executed by counterparts and be valid as if each
authorized representative had signed one original document.
By signing below, the signor certifies that he or she has the authority to sign this
Agreement on behalf of the jurisdiction, and the jurisdiction agrees to the terms of
this Agreement.
City of Auburn
City of Auburn
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Its: Mayor
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City of Auburn
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Its: City Attorney
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City of Kent
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Its: City Clerk
Date:
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FROM: LaTricia Kinlow, Court Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT: Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Contract
ISSUE
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. provides security screening for the Tukwila Municipal
Court. It is time to renew the contract.
BACKGROUND
The City has contracted services with Securitas dating back to June 2006. The court is pleased
with their current level of services and desires to renew the contract for the 2017-2018 budget.
DISCUSSION
The current agreement has a termination date of February 28, 2017. The new contract will have
a termination date of December 31, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Tukwila Municipal Court's 2017-2018 Budget includes security services. There are no
additional expenses resulting from this new contract outside of what is already in the upcoming
biennial budget.
RECOMMENDATION
I am requesting that this item moved to the January 23, 2017 consent agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
Contract for Services — Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
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City of Tukwila Contract Number:
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
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 Securitas Security Services USA,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor," whose principal office is located
at 3633 136th Place SE, Suite 315, Bellevue, WA 98006.
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:
1. 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 $100,000. Contractor may raise its
rates on 30 days' written notice to account for any increases in (a) health care, benefit, or insurance
costs, (b) labor or fuel costs, (c) costs arising from changes to laws, regulations, or insurance
premiums, (d) SUI or similar taxes, or (e) any other taxes, fees, costs or charges related to the
services.
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
March 11-2017, and ending December 31, 2018 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:
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.
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.
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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 Keepinq 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 either party giving thirty (30) days
written notice of 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,
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
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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.
16. 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 1 20_.
CITY OF TUKWILA CONTRACTOR: SECURITAS SECURITY
SERVICES USA, INC
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
City Clerk, Christy O'Flaherty
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
By:
P ' edName and Title: cF-
Address:3633 136th Place SE, Suite 315
Bellevue, WA 98006
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SECURITAS
SCOPE OF SERVICES: Securitas Court Security Officer
The Securitas Court Security Officer shall provide the following services and in accordance with Court
Security Officer Manual:
1. The officer shall conduct a security sweep of the court and surrounding area prior to and after
shift. Shift hours are daily 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
2. Physically screen all persons, with few exceptions, entering the Tukwila Municipal Court. The
initial and primary screening method shall be via the metal detector arch. A hand wand metal
detector shall be employed after two unsuccessful passes through the arch. The officer shall
also physical search all belongings patrons intend to bring into the court area. With proper
identification, city employees and law enforcement personnel may bypass the screening
process.
3. The officer shall temporarily store prohibited items (excluding firearms). The officer shall
inform patrons that they must secure firearms elsewhere as they will not be stored by the
Court.
4. The officer shall be responsible for calibration and general maintenance of the security
equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
5. The officer shall be knowledgeable of the laws and rules that govern the security of court
facilities and bring attention to the Tukwila Police any potential violations. The officer shall also
be alert to any disruptive and/or unlawful behavior that may require police action.
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SECURITAS
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
City of Tukwila and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Contract for Services.
Service Location: Tukwila Municipal Court
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
Servicing Office Location: Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
3633 136th PL S.E., Suite 315
Bellevue, WA 98006
Tel: (425) 653 -1454 Fax: (425) 653 -1568
Fees:
City of Tukwila - TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT — 2017 BUDGET YEAR — Effective January 1, 2017
City of Tukwila - TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT — 2018 BUDGET YEAR — Effective January 1, 2018
Security Officer Greater than 90 days $21.05
40 Hours Per Week is the Baseline Schedule. Overtime rates will be charged as incurred for all hours in excess
of the Baseline Schedule at 1.5 times the Bill Rate.
Additional Provisions:
• Premium (Overtime) Rates: will apply for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.
• Recognized Holidays: All recognized Federal Holidays.
• Client requested additional training will be billed at the premium rate.
• Company may raise its rates on 30 days' written notice to account for any increases in (a) health care, benefit, or
insurance costs, (b) labor or fuel costs, (c) costs arising from changes to laws, regulations, or insurance premiums, (d) SUI
or similar taxes, or (e) any other taxes, fees, costs or charges related to the Services.
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AMENDMENT
Modifying Contract for Services Between
City of Tukwila ( "City ")
and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. ( "Contractor ")
The Contract for Services, and anything attached to, incorporated into or otherwise forming part of it
(collectively, the "Agreement "), is modified as of its commencement as follows, and in case of any difference the
following controls:
1. Contractor will defend, controlling such defense, and indemnify the City, and others to be defended or
indemnified under the Agreement, against any claim or loss only to the extent the claim or loss is caused by the
negligence of Contractor while acting within the scope of its specified duties. However, Contractor's liability will
in no event exceed $2 million. Further, Contractor will not be liable for any (a) punitive or consequential
damages, (b) damages arising from events beyond Contractor's reasonable control, or (c) injuries or deaths
arising from any conditions of the premises where Contractor's services are performed.
2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in connection with the US Safety Act, each party waives all claims
against the other for damages arising from or related to an act of terrorism, and the parties intend for this waiver
to flow down to their respective contractors and subcontractors.
3. City acknowledges: (a) The City will be added as an additional insured under Contractor's General Liability
insurance, not as an insured. Additional insureds will only be covered by Contractors insurance for liability
assumed by Contractor in this Amendment, subject to the terms of Contractor's insurance; and (b) If any of
Contractor's required insurance is canceled, notice will be delivered in accordance with insurance policy
provisions (a statement to this effect will be on Contractor's certificate of insurance).
4. With respect to Contractor's maintenance of records, Contractor will only be required to maintain such records
for a period of 3 years after termination of the Agreement.
5. If Contractor provides any equipment in connection with Contractor's services, all such equipment is for
Contractor's use and will always be Contractor property. Contractor will be provided with reasonable time and
access to remove all its equipment upon termination of the Agreement.
6. Contractor may terminate the Agreement without cause or penalty upon thirty days' written notice. Also, either
party may terminate the Agreement if Contractor's insurer cancels or materially alters Contractor's insurance.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Rachel Bianchi, Communications and Government Relations Manager
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January 11, 2017
SUBJECT: Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee Framework
ISSUE
At the Council workshop held on January 9, 2017 the Council agreed that the Public Safety
Committee would recommend a framework for the Siting Advisory Committee associated with
the City's Public Safety Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Tukwila City Council and Administration share the common goal of ensuring robust
community engagement regarding the siting of the facilities included in the Public Safety Plan.
As such, the City will appoint and staff a Siting Advisory Committee that will provide advice to
City officials throughout the siting process, particularly with regard to the Justice Center. While
fire station locations are data - driven to ensure optimum response times, and while the Public
Works facility will be constrained by acreage and zoning requirements, these facilities can also
benefit from the Siting Advisory Committee. It is important to note the distinction between the
Siting Advisory Committee and the Financial Oversight Committee, which has a different role as
formally defined in Ordinance 2509 and Resolution 1892.
Proposed Responsibilities:
The Siting Advisory Committee will meet regularly to review and provide strategic advice
on outreach efforts, as well as to review feedback gathered from the community and verify
that major themes are incorporated into siting decisions. Members are encouraged to
participate in additional community and Council meetings throughout the siting process.
Proposed Committee Make Up:
The Committee shall have seven members comprising two members of the City Council,
the Public Works Director, and four members of the Community, of which at least one
must be from the business community. The Mayor will appoint two community members
and the Council will appoint the other two.
Members shall serve for terms of two years, although in order to have staggered terms,
one community member appointed by the Council and one appointed by the Mayor will
initially be appointed for three years and thereafter all terms of appointment will be for two
years. Community members may be appointed for additional terms. The two seats held
by members of the City Council will be appointed by the Council President during his or
her term and may be annual appointments.
The Committee shall continue in existence until each facility is constructed and fully
occupied.
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Proposed Meeting Schedule:
The Committee shall determine its meeting schedule according to the flow of information
to evaluate. This could change depending on where the City is in the process of each
facility. Members are expected to reliably attend and participate in meetings. If a member
fails to attend two or more meetings without cause, then the Committee shall define the
member as inactive and inform the Council of its action.
Proposed Staffing:
The City will staff this Committee via the Communications Division, which is the lead on
outreach and education regarding the Public Safety Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
The Public Safety Committee is asked to assist staff in refining the Committee and forwarding it
on to the Council meeting on January 23, 2017 for full Council discussion and consensus on the
framework for the Siting Advisory Committee.
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