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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2022-08-15 Item 1B - Interlocal Agreement - Surface Water Fund: Duwamish Basin Stewardship https://tukwilawa.sharepoint.com/sites/publicworks/engineering/PW Drop Box/01 TIC Agenda/2022 Agenda Items/TIC 08-15-22/2. Duwamish Steward ILA/Info Memo_Duwamish Steward ILA_20220812.docx INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee FROM: Hari Ponnekanti, Public Works Director/ City Engineer BY: Mike Perfetti, Surface Water Sr. Program Manager CC: Mayor Ekberg DATE: August 12, 2022 SUBJECT: Surface Water Fund – Duwamish Basin Stewardship Interlocal Agreement ISSUE To authorize the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement supporting a new Duwamish Basin Steward position. BACKGROUND King County’s Basin Stewards are a team of professionals knowledgeable about community and natural resources in specific King County watersheds. They work with communities to steward natural resources, protect, and restore habitat, and coordinate volunteer efforts. Community organizations have long lobbied King County to create a steward position for the Duwamish River. Since this item was presented to this committee on November 8, 2021, for discussion, the partners – the cities of Tukwila and Seattle, King County, and the Port of Seattle - have developed the attached Interlocal Agreement (ILA), which defines how decisions are made, cost share and other details related managing the position. The ILA is in effect until December 31, 2026, and can be extended by partner agreement. DISCUSSION The Duwamish Basin Steward will work to develop and implement Chinook salmon habitat restoration projects in the Duwamish River in coordination with local jurisdictions, tribes, landowners, agencies, and non-profit partners. The position will support efforts to acquire property (fee or easement) and restore shallow water rearing habitat, leveraging available funding to maximize the environmental benefits. The steward will serve to coordinate partners and add to partner capacity toward common goals, communicate to the public about salmon recovery, and serve as a point person for Duwamish projects and planning efforts. The steward will work to ensure the interests of underserved communities within the Duwamish basin are represented in conservation and habitat restoration projects. FISCAL IMPACT Tukwila’s cost share of the Duwamish Basin Steward position, shown in Exhibit B of the ILA, is 12%. For 2022, Tukwila’s contribution will be $26,000. Costs will be adjusted annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. Tukwila’s annual contribution will be delivered from Surface Water Funds. RECOMMENDATION Council is being asked to approve the ILA for Duwamish Basin Stewardship and consider this item on the Consent Agenda at the August 22, 2022, Special Council Meeting. Attachment: Interlocal Agreement for Duwamish Basin Stewardship 83 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 1 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT For Duwamish Basin Stewardship PREAMBLE THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into pursuant to Chapter 39.34 Revised Code of Washington (“RCW”) by King County, The City of Seattle represented by Seattle Public Utilities Department, the City of Tukwila, and the Port of Seattle (individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties”); WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW authorizes government entities to contract to perform any governmental service, activity, or undertaking which each public agency entering into the contract is authorized by law to perform; WHEREAS, Puget Sound Chinook salmon and bull trout were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) in 1999, the steelhead trout were listed as threatened under ESA in 2007, and the Southern Resident Orca were listed as endangered in 2005; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize and respect the present-day and historical importance of the watershed and its resources to tribal culture, economy and customs; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize and value the present-day and historical connection of its cities and unincorporated communities to the rivers, lakes and other natural resources of the watersheds; WHEREAS, the Parties are committed to ensuring that community interests, particularly those of the underserved communities, within the Duwamish Service Area are represented in conservation and habitat restoration actions; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize the need to support economic vitality and environmental stewardship within and around the Duwamish valley industrial complex; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize their participation in the Green-Duwamish Watershed Ecosystem Forum (“WRIA 9 Forum”) and efforts to implement the Green-Duwamish & Central Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan (“WRIA 9 Plan”) and the applicable portions near Skyway of the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan (“WRIA 8 Plan”) demonstrates a commitment to work proactively and cooperatively to address the ESA listings; WHEREAS, the Parties share interests in and responsibility for addressing long-term watershed planning and conservation for the Duwamish Sub-watershed and within the unincorporated King County areas of North Highline and Skyway (jointly, the “Duwamish Service Area”) for the purposes of implementing the WRIA 9 Plan and the applicable portions near Skyway of WRIA 8 Plan; 84 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Parties recognize their participation in the efforts to implement the WRIA 8 and 9 Plans demonstrates a commitment to work proactively and cooperatively to address the ESA listings; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize achieving salmon recovery and watershed health goals requires a commitment to, and acceleration of, the collaborative implementation of salmon and watershed conservation actions; WHEREAS, the Parties recognize the value of stewardship or watershed stewards and have a shared goal to bring stewardship capacity to the Duwamish Service Area focused on land conservation and habitat restoration, community engagement and partner coordination, as well as improved environmental sustainability of the Duwamish Valley industrial complex along the river’s shorelines; WHEREAS, the Parties have an interest in developing and implementing Chinook salmon habitat restoration projects, conserving open space, and working with community organizations and private businesses to promote creative solutions for stormwater management, floodplain restoration, riparian restoration, climate adaptation, and other similar environmental activities in the Duwamish Service Area; WHEREAS, in addition to the salmon plans, numerous other studies and planning efforts serve to inform stewardship in the Duwamish Service Area, including, but not limited to, the Duwamish Blueprint, WRIA 9; Re-Green the Green Revegetation Strategy, WRIA 9; Duwamish Valley Action Plan, City of Seattle; Lower Duwamish Waterway Group efforts; Lower Duwamish River Habitat Restoration Plan, Port of Seattle; Lower Duwamish River NRDA Restoration Plan, NOAA; Our Green/Duwamish Implementation Plan; RainWise and stormwater retrofit efforts, King County and City of Seattle; North Highline (White Center) Subarea Plan, King County Local Services; King County Land Conservation Initiative, Strategic Climate Action Plan, and the Clean Water and Healthy Habitat Strategic Plan; WHEREAS, the Parties support implementation of the Puget Sound Partnership Action Agenda to restore the health of the Puget Sound as it relates to salmon recovery and watershed health; WHEREAS, the Port has a Century Agenda goal to create, restore or enhance forty additional acres of habitat in the Green-Duwamish Watershed and Elliott Bay, as per the Motion of the Port of Seattle Commission dated December 4, 2012, and also has a mitigation bank focused on habitat restoration sites within King County; and WHEREAS, the Parties agree that a dedicated position for a Duwamish Basin Steward will support collaboration and advance restoration efforts with communities in the Duwamish Service Area. NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the consideration described in this Agreement, the Parties hereto do mutually covenant and agree as follows: 85 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 3 MUTUAL CONVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS 1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meaning provided for below: 1.1 DUWAMISH BASIN MANAGEMENT TEAM ("DBMT”): The DBMT, created herein, is the guiding body responsible for directing, coordinating, and adapting stewardship actions in the Duwamish Service Area and is comprised of designated representatives of eligible governments who have authorized the execution of and become Parties to this Agreement. 1.2 DUWAMISH SERVICE AREA: The Duwamish Service Area is depicted in Exhibit C, attached herein and incorporated by reference. The Duwamish Service Area comprises of the Duwamish Sub-watershed, as defined in the WRIA 9 Plan, as well as the two unincorporated urban areas that overlap in part with the Duwamish Sub-watershed. To the west, the Duwamish Service Area includes the North Highline unincorporated area located between Seattle and Burien, including Glendale. To the east, the Duwamish Service Area includes the Skyway unincorporated area bounded by Seattle, Tukwila , and Renton, and extending to Lake Washington to include Bryn Mawr, 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Agreement include the following: 2.1 This Agreement between King County and the other Parties to this Agreement states the terms under which King County, through its Water and Land Resources Division, will provide Basin Stewardship services in the Duwamish Service Area. The services to be provided are described in Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein and made a part hereof. 2.2 To provide a mechanism for securing technical assistance and funding from federal and state agencies and other sources. It is not the purpose or intent of this Agreement to create, supplant, preempt or supersede the authority or role of any jurisdiction, governmental entity or natural resource policy body. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM. This Agreement shall become effective once it has been authorized by the governing bodies of all Parties and each Party has executed this Agreement. Once effective, this Agreement shall remain in effect until December 31, 2026; provided, however, that this Agreement may be extended as the DBMT representatives of 86 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 4 all Parties may agree to in writing, with such extension being effective upon its execution by each of the Parties. Such extension shall bind only those Parties executing the extension. 4. DUWAMISH STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT The Parties to this Agreement hereby establish a DBMT to manage the Duwamish Basin Stewardship program (“Duwamish Program”) for carrying out the purposes of this Agreement. 4.1 Each Party to this Agreement shall appoint one (1) representative to serve on the DBMT. DBMT representatives should be authorized to make prudent stewardship and programmatic decisions on behalf of the Parties. 4.2 The DBMT will meet at least four times per calendar year, and more frequently if the DBMT determines it necessary, to review Duwamish Program workplan progress, as well as partnerships that would benefit the Program, including potential funding. Each year, prior to October 1, the DBMT shall develop a draft work program and budget for consideration by the DBMT for the following calendar year. 4.3 King County will perform day-to-day project management and direction and communicate with other DBMT participants as needed to conduct Duwamish Program activities. 4.4 King County will schedule, facilitate, and provide summaries of all DBMT meetings to each Party during implementation of the Duwamish Program. 4.5 The DBMT will strive to make decisions unanimously, considering input from subject matter experts when mutually agreed upon. Each participant agrees to use its best efforts and exercise good faith in consensus decision-making. If unanimity cannot be reached, decisions will be made by majority constituted by no less than seventy-five (75) percent of the voting participants in the DBMT. Each Party to this Agreement shall have one vote in those circumstances. 4.6 If any dispute arises between the Parties related to program decisions, the Parties agree to seek to resolve the dispute informally through a meeting between a designee of the respective Parties before taking any action including, but not limited to, termination of this Agreement. 4.7 King County, on behalf of the DBMT, may contract with consultants, community partner organizations, or any other entities for any lawful purpose related hereto. 4.8 The DBMT shall adopt rules and procedures that are consistent with its purposes as stated herein and are necessary for its operation. 87 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 5 5. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTIES; BUDGET; RULES. 5.1 Each Party shall be responsible for meeting only its individual obligations hereunder and as established in the annual budget adopted by the DBMT under this Agreement, including all such obligations related to the DBMT funding, technical support, and participation in related planning, and activities as set forth herein. It is anticipated that separate actions by the legislative bodies of the Parties will be necessary from time to time in order to carry out these obligations. 5.2 The DBMT shall, by October 1 of each year, establish an annual budget that provides for the level of funding and total resource obligations of the Parties for the following calendar year. Such obligations are to be allocated on a proportional basis in accordance with the initial allocation formula for 2022 set forth in Exhibit B. The Exhibit B data shall be updated by King County every year, with automatic adjustments for inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). If an additional government becomes party to this Agreement, the additional government's initial cost share shall be determined jointly by the Parties and will be included in Exhibit B. Parties to this Agreement may elect to secure grant funding to meet their individual obligations. 5.3 By November 1 of each year, the Parties shall provide a statu s update on their continued participation in this Agreement for the following year. 5.4 The DBMT will work collaboratively to identify and secure additional, regular funding for the Duwamish Basin Steward position, as described in Section 5.4.2 below, and the Duwamish Program, and set priorities for which entity(ies) pursue which grants for what purpose. The allocation of these funds to support the position and/or the work program shall be determined by the DBMT, subject to any conditions attached to such fundi ng. Parties to this Agreement may also elect to secure grant funding to meet their individual obligations. 5.5 King County shall: 5.5.1 provide services as described in Exhibit A; 5.5.2 Hire and maintain a full-time Duwamish Basin Steward to lead delivery of services described in Exhibit A and assist the DBMT; 5.5.3 work with representatives of the other Parties to coordinate provision of services, as described in Exhibit A; 5.5.4 designate one representative to serve on the DBMT and participate in DBMT meetings to carry out DBMT responsibilities in Section 4; 5.5.5 maintain the budget established by the DBMT consistent with RCW 39.34; and 88 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 6 5.5.6 pay a portion of the costs associated with its delivery of services on a proportional basis, as described in Exhibit B. 5.6 Each other Party to this Agreement shall: 5.6.1 work with King County staff to coordinate provision of services, as described in Exhibit A and as otherwise needed; 5.6.2 designate one representative to serve on the DBMT and participate in DBMT meetings to carry out DBMT responsibilities in Section 4; and 5.6.3 pay for services as described below and in Exhibit B. 5.7 The DBMT shall oversee the expenditure of budgeted funds and allocate the utilization of resources contributed by each Party or obtained from other sources in accordance with the approved annual work program. 5.8 Funds collected from the Parties or other sources on behalf of the DBMT shall be maintained in a special fund by King County as ex officio treasurer on behalf of the DBMT, pursuant to rules and procedures established and agreed to by the DBMT and King County. Such rules and procedures shall set out billing practices and collection procedures and any other procedures as may be necessary to provide for its efficient administration and operation. 5.9 Costs and Billing 5.9.1 Parties agree to pay the costs as set out in Exhibit B within sixty (60) days of receipt of invoice. 5.9.2 King County will bill the Parties for their shares of service costs for the current calendar year on an annual basis by no later than September 1st. 5.10 Parties may inspect and shall provide access to all relevant records that are maintained by the Parties and/or DBMT in connection with this Agreement. 6. LATECOMERS. Governments located in King County, lying wholly or partially within the Duwamish Service Area, which have not become a Party to this Agreement within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Agreement may become a Party by obtaining written consent of all participants of the DBMT. The participants of the DBMT and any governments seeking to become a Party shall jointly determine the terms and condition s under which the government may become a Party, which shall include payment by such government to King County, of the amount of moneys constituting the government’s fair and proportionate share of all prospective costs as determined by the Parties and set out in Exhibit B. Any government that becomes a Party pursuant to this section shall thereby assume the same general rights and responsibilities as all other Parties to this Agreement, including participation in the DBMT as described in Section 5. 89 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 7 7. Notice Any notice required to be given under this Agreement will be directed to the Party at the address below. Notice will be considered effective upon receipt or twenty-four hours after mailing, whichever is earlier. King County: The City of Seattle: Department of Natural Resources and Parks Water and Land Resources Division 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104 Attn: Janne Kaje Email: janne.kaje@kingcounty.gov City of Seattle Seattle Public Utilities Government Relations and Legislative Affairs Division P.O. Box 34018 Seattle, WA 98124-5177 Attn: Martha Neuman Email: Martha.neuman@seattle.gov City of Tukwila: Port of Seattle: Tukwila City Administrator 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188-2544 Attn: Mike Perfetti Email: mike.perfetti@tukwilawa.gov Port of Seattle Maritime Environment & Sustainability PO Box 1209 Seattle, WA 98111 Attn: Kathleen Hurley Email: Hurley.K@portseattle.org 8. TERMINATION. Termination can only occur on an annual basis, beginning on January 1 of each calendar year, and then only if the terminating Party, through action of its governing body, provides written notice of its intent to terminate at least forty-five (45) days prior to January 1. The terminating Party shall remain fully responsible for meeting all of its obligations, under this Agreement, through the end of the calendar year in which such notice is given, together with any other costs that may have been incurred on behalf of such terminating Party up to the effective date of such termination. The Parties choosing not to exercise the right of termination shall each remain obligated to meet their respective share of the obligations of the DBMT as reflected in Exhibit B. This Agreement may be terminated in its entirety at any time by the written agreement of all Parties. 9. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION. To the extent permitted by state and federal law, and for the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement, each Party shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other Parties, their officers, elected officials, agents and employees, while acting within the scope of their employment as such, from and against any and all claims (including demands, suits, penalties, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever) arising out of or in 90 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 8 any way resulting from such Party's own negligent acts or omissions related to such Party's participation and obligations under this Agreement. Each Party to this Agreement agrees that its obligations under this subsection extend to any claim, demand and/or cause of action brought by or on behalf of any of its employees or agents. For this purpose only, each Party, by mutual negotiation, hereby w aives, with respect to the other Parties only, any immunity that would otherwise be available against such claims under the industrial insurance act provisions of Title 51 RCW. In the event that any Party incurs any judgment, award, and/or cost arising therefrom, including attorneys’ fees, to enforce the provisions of this Section, all such fees, expenses, and costs shall be recoverable from the responsible Party to the extent of that Party’s culpability. The provisions of this Section shall survive and continue to be applicable to Parties exercising the right of termination pursuant to Section 8. 10. NO ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY. In no event do the Parties to this Agreement intend to assume any responsibility, risk, or liability of any other Party to this Agreement or otherwise with regard to any Party’s duties, responsibilities, or liabilities under the ESA, or any other act, statute, regulation, or ordinance of any local municipality or government, the State of Washington, or the United States. 11. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT. This Agreement is voluntary and is acknowledged and agreed that no Party is committing to adopt or implement any actions or recommendations that may be contained in the WRIA 8 and 9 Plans or other plans that inform stewardship in the Duwamish Service Area. 12. NO PRECLUSION OF ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS. Nothing herein shall preclude any one or more of the Parties from choosing or agreeing to fund or implement any work, activities or projects associated with any of the purposes hereunder by separate agreement or action, provided that any such decision or agreement shall not impose any funding, participation, or other obligation of any kind on any Party to this Agreement which is not a party to such decision or agreement. 13. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to, nor shall it be construed to, create any rights in any third party, including without limitation the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council or WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Fisheries, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, any agency or department of the United States, or, the State of Washington, or to form the 91 Duwamish Basin Stewardship – ILA 2022-2027 Page 9 basis for any liability on the part of the DBMT or any of the Parties, or their officers, elected officials, agents and employees, to any third party. 14. AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended, altered or clarified only by the unanimous, written consent of the Parties to this Agreement, and requires authorization and approval by each Party’s governing body. 15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. 16. APPROVAL BY PARTIES' GOVERNING BODIES. This Agreement has been authorized and approved for execution by each Party's governing body. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement among the Parties, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, oral or otherwise, regarding the specific terms of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below: THE CITY OF SEATTLE: PORT OF SEATTLE By: ____________________ By: ______________________ Title: ____________________ Title: ______________________ Date: ____________________ Date: ______________________ KING COUNTY CITY OF TUKWILA By: ____________________ By: ______________________ Title: ____________________ Title: ______________________ Date: ____________________ Date: ______________________ 92 FINAL Exhibit A: 2022 Duwamish River Basin Steward Work Plan Program Element Actions/ Deliverables Est. percentage of work plan Partner Coordination Coordinate with diverse partners to achieve commons goals within the basin.  Attend regular WRIA 9 Implementation Technical Committee (ITC) and Watershed Ecosystem Forum meetings  Coordinate with salmon recovery partners, including WRIA 9, King County, City of Seattle, Port of Seattle, and City of Tukwila on activities within the basin  Build relationships with Duwamish Basin partners working on habitat restoration and recovery (e.g., Duwamish Alive Coalition, Duwamish River Community Coalition, Duwamish Tribe, Puget Soundkeeper)  Track and stay connected to Duwamish-specific programs, plans, and initiatives, attending meetings and relaying information to partners (e.g., Seattle Duwamish Valley Program, Duwamish Resilience District, clean-up efforts).  Participate in quarterly Green-Duwamish Revegetation meetings 40% Habitat Protection & Enhancement Identify, prioritize, fundraise, and support implementation of priority acquisition and habitat projects, including for water quality, within the basin.  Identify and support implementation of habitat restoration and green infrastructure opportunities, including urban tree canopy enhancement, in partnership with salmon recovery and community partners  Identify acquisition opportunities to expand natural open space and protect habitat in partnership with local jurisdiction and community  Write and track grants for acquisition, revegetation, and habitat restoration  Track restoration projects and applicable monitoring efforts occurring throughout the basin  Coordinate implementation of capital projects and smaller habitat enhancement projects 40% Community Outreach & Engagement Engage with residents, businesses, and local community groups to achieve conservation and restoration goals and ensure local voices are represented in decision making.  Build relationships with businesses and residents to promote creative solutions for stormwater management, aquatic habitat restoration, and riparian revegetation  Build relationships with community groups in the Duwamish basin and within North Highline and Skyway neighborhoods  Work collaboratively with the local communities to ensure their voices help inform conservation and restoration actions 20% 93 - FINAL - Final Exhibit B: February 10, 2022 EXHIBIT B: 2022 Duwamish Steward Inter-local Agreement (ILA) Cost-share Pursuant to section 5.3 of the ILA, the Duwamish Management Team shall, by October 1 of each year, establish an annual budget that provides for the level of funding and total resource obligations of the Parties for the following calendar year. Such obligations are to be allocated on a proportional basis in accordance with the initial allocation formula for 2022 set forth in this Exhibit B. The base contribution of each party shall be updated every year, with automatic adjustments for inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). When an additional government becomes party to this Agreement, the government's initial cost share shall be determined jointly by the Parties and will be included in Exhibit B. In the event that external revenues are available to support the base budget, such revenues will offset party cost-shares according to the base shares shown in Exhibit B, unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties. For 2022, WRIA 9 has agreed to make a one-time contribution of $25,000 to support the program. By mutual agreement of the parties, the WRIA 9 contribution will be divided equally among King County and Seattle only. 2022 Base Cost-share ILA Party Cost-share Base share King Co. $79,000 38% Seattle $79,000 38% Tukwila $26,000 12% Port of Seattle $26,000 12% Total $210,000 100% 2022 Adjusted Cost-share External revenue Cost-share Adjusted share WRIA 9 $25,000 12% King Co. $66,500 32% Seattle $66,500 32% Tukwila $26,000 12% Port of Seattle $26,000 12% Total $210,000 100% 94 King County, EagleView Technologies, Inc. Exhibit C: Duwamish Service Area 0 1 20.5 Miles¯ Seattle North Highline (KC) Skyway (KC) Tukwila Seatac Burien 95