HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-062 - Contract - King County - Urban Forestry Grant: Southgate Park Restoration and PlantingContract No.: 2025-CitiesUF Services Agreement 5
25-062
Council Approval 2/24/25
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF TUKWILA
AND KING COUNTY TO FUND SERVICES REGARDING
URBAN FORESTRY FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
This Services Agreement Between the City of Tukwila and King County to Fund Services
Regarding a Decarbonization Navigator Platform ("Agreement") is entered into between City
of Tukwila, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, and King County, a political
subdivision of the state of Washington, primarily located at 201 S. Jackson, Suite 701, Seattle,
WA 98104.
WHEREAS, City of Tukwila has an urban forestry program with projects planned in
2025; and
WHEREAS, King County is facilitating programs in order to improve indoor air quality
in South King County; and
WHEREAS, select funding for these programs, including the funding anticipated for
and by way of this Agreement, is being provided to King County by the State of Washington,
Department of Ecology ('`Ecology"), by way of an Interagency Agreement entered into by and
between King County and Ecology; and
WHEREAS, some urban forestry projects can improve air quality generally and
contribute to indoor air quality improvements; and
WHEREAS, King County and City of Tukwila (collectively, the "Parties") recognize
that collaboration offers an opportunity to improve the air quality in South King County through
urban forestry projects; and
WHEREAS, the Parties enter into this Agreement based on the understanding of the
Parties set forth below; and
NOW, THEREFORE, City of Tukwila and King County mutually agree as follows:
Purpose and Scope of this Agreement.
The purpose of this Agreement is for King County to engage in a collaboration with and
provide the financial compensation necessary for City of Tukwila to complete the attached
work plan to improve indoor air quality in South King County ("Project") in 2025. In addition
to the duties of the Parties outlined below, Special Terms and Conditions are attached to this
Agreement as Appendix A and incorporated by reference herein.
A. Duties of King County
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King County shall assist City of Tukwila in developing and finalizing scopes of
work with contractors to fulfil the Agreement, if such review is requested by City
of Tukwila.
2. King County shall be available to consult with City of Tukwila on questions related
to the Agreement or fulfilment of the work plan, if requested by City of Tukwila.
B. Duties of City of Tukwila
1. City of Tukwila shall use the funding provided by King County to complete the
work plan attached to the Agreement under Appendix B.
2. City of Tukwila shall act as project manager for, and conduct all contracting
responsibilities with, contractors retained to complete services to fulfill the
Agreement. City of Tukwila shall comply with all laws governing municipal
contracting for services of the type sought.
3. City of Tukwila shall consult with King County on implementation of the
attached work plan, if requested by King County.
4. City of Tukwila shall consult with King County to support King County
completing its Cultural Resources Review with the Washington State Department
of Ecology on the Project.
5. City of Tukwila shall provide the King County Project Manager (identified in
Section 4, below) with final documentation of project completion no later than
July 31, 2025.
2. Compensation. The total amount paid by King County for satisfactory performance
of the work under this Agreement may not exceed $100,000.00. City of Tukwila shall submit
to King County a monthly invoice outlining the work completed during that billing period by
the City of Tukwila. Appropriate documentation, including that of expenses incurred,
progress reports or draft deliverables if appropriate from the City of Tukwila and its
contractors, must be included with each invoice. Invoices shall be submitted to Nicole
Sanders, Building Decarbonization Program Manager. King County shall pay each invoice
from the City of Tukwila within thirty days of submittal.
3. Term. The effective date of this Agreement is upon signature by all parties below
("Effective Date"). No payments in advance or in anticipation of goods or services to be
provided under this Agreement may be made by King County. Any costs incurred prior to the
Effective Date of this contract will be at the sole expense and risk of the City of Tukwila. The
City of Tukwila shall not seek any compensation from King County under this Agreement for
work completed after June 30, 2025. A final invoice for this work shall be submitted no later
than June 30, 2025. The termination date of this Agreement is July 31, 2025.
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4. Communications. The following persons are the contact person for all
communications regarding the performance of this Agreement:
King County
City of Tukwila
Project Manager: Nicole Sanders
Project Manager: Olena Perry
Address:
201 South Jackson, Suite 701
Seattle, WA 98104
Address:
1242442 nd Ave S.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: 206-477-2680
Phone: 206 767-2315
E-mail address:
nicsandersgkingcounty.gov
E-mail address:
olena. er tukwilawa. ov
5. Changes. The Parties may, from time to time, desire changes in the scope of services
performed under this Agreement. No change to this Agreement is effective unless made as a
written amendment, agreed and signed by both parties.
6. Early Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for
convenience by giving a 30 -day written notice of such termination and by specifying the
effective date of the termination; provided that the termination must be preceded by a meeting
between King County and City of Tukwila. Upon termination of this Agreement, King
County, in addition to any other rights provided in this Agreement, may require City of
Tukwila to deliver to King County any property specifically produced or acquired as a result
of City of Tukwila funding. If King County terminates this Agreement for convenience, then
it is responsible to reimburse City of Tukwila for the costs it has incurred or are claimed by its
contractors that are attributable to work conducted to fulfill the Agreement up to the date of
termination. King County and City of Tukwila shall confer and reach agreement to the
amount owed by King County if King County terminates this Agreement for convenience.
7. Subcontracting. With the exception of contractors retained to complete the work
plan attached to this Agreement, neither party, nor any subcontractor of either party, may
enter into subcontracts for any of the services or work contemplated under this Agreement
without obtaining prior written approval of King County. In no event does the existence of
any subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of City of Tukwila to King County
for any breach in the performance of City of Tukwila's duties.
Regarding subcontractors retained by City of Tukwila to complete the work plan
attached to this Agreement, City of Tukwila shall provide to King County the identity of all
subcontractors, including their name, the nature of services to be performed, address,
telephone, WA State Department of Revenue Registration Tax number (UBI), federal tax
identification number (TIN), and anticipated dollar value of each subcontract. City of Tukwila
shall also identify whether each subcontractor is certified with OMWBE, WA Veterans, or is
a WA small business. This information shall be provided to King County a minimum of ten
(10) days prior to a given subcontractor starting work.
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8. Availability Of Funds. Funds may not be presently available for this Agreement, but
are anticipated. Funding is anticipated to be provided to King County from Ecology, by way
of the Climate Commitment Act. The Parties' obligations under this Agreement are
contingent upon the availability of receipt of funds. No legal liability on the part of King
County for any payments may arise until funds are made available to King County for this
Agreement and until City of Tukwila receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in
writing by King County.
9. Records. The Parties shall each maintain books, records, documents, and other
evidence that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either
party in the performance of the service(s) described herein. These materials shall be subject to
inspection, review, or audit by personnel of both parties, other personnel duly authorized by
either party, Ecology, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by
law. All books, records, documents, and other materials relevant to this Agreement must be
retained for six years after expiration of this Agreement. Ecology, the Office of the State
Auditor, federal auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the Parties shall have full access
and the right to examine any of these materials during this period. Each party will utilize
reasonable security procedures and protections for all materials related to this Agreement. All
materials are subject to state public disclosure laws.
10. Rights in Data. Unless otherwise provided, data which originates from this
Agreement shall be "work made for hire" as defined by the United States Copyright Act, Title
17 U.S.C. section 101 and shall be owned by Ecology. Data shall include, but not be limited
to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books magazines, surveys, studies,
computer programs, films, tapes, and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to
copyright, patent, and register these items, and the ability to transfer these rights. City of
Tukwila data shall not be sold or used for for-profit endeavors by King County.
11. Nondiscrimination. King County Code ("KCC") Chapters 12.16 through 12.19
apply to this Agreement and are incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth
herein. City of Tukwila and its subcontractors retained to complete the work plan attached to
this Agreement, if any, shall not, on the grounds of sex, race, color, marital status, national
origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age,
except minimum age and retirement provisions and unless based upon a bona fide
occupational qualification, exclude any person from participation in, or deny any person the
benefits of, the work described by way of the attached work plan.
12. Assignment. The work provided under this Agreement, and any claim arising
thereunder, is not assignable or delegable by either party, in whole or in part, without the
express prior written consent of the other party.
13. Indemnification. Each party to this Agreement is responsible for its own acts and/or
omissions, and those of its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors.
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14. Compliance with All Laws and Regulations. Each party shall comply with all
applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations and standards necessary for the
performance of this Agreement.
THIS Agreement is executed by the persons signing below, who warrant they have the
authority to execute this Agreement.
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APPENDIX A
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1) Archaeological And Cultural Resources
City of Tukwila shall take all reasonable action to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects
to archeological and historic archeological sites, historic buildings/structures, traditional
cultural places, sacred sites, or other cultural resources, hereby referred to as Cultural
Resources.
City of Tukwila must agree to hold ECOLOGY harmless in relation to any claim related to
Cultural Resources discovered, disturbed, or damaged due to the CONTRACTOR's negligence,
including any subcontractor's negligence.
City of Tukwila shall:
a) If required by King County, contact ECOLOGY to discuss any Cultural Resources
requirements for the work/project:
• For state -funded construction, demolition, or land acquisitions, comply with
Governor Executive Order 21-02, Archaeological and Cultural Resources.
• For projects with any federal involvement, comply with the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966 (Section 106).
• Cultural Resource Consultation and Review should be initiated early in the project
planning process and must be completed prior to expenditure of Agreement funds,
as required by applicable state and federal requirements.
b) If required by ECOLOGY, submit an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) to ECOLOGY
prior to implementing any work/project that involves field activities. ECOLOGY will
provide the IDP form.
City of Tukwila shall:
• Keep the IDP at the project site.
• Make the IDP readily available to anyone working at the project site.
• Discuss the IDP with staff, volunteers and contractors working at the project site.
• Implement the IDP when Cultural Resources or human remains are found at the
project site.
c) If any Cultural Resources are found while conducting work under this Contract, follow the
protocol outlined in the project IDP.
• Immediately stop work and notify ECOLOGY, which will notify the Department
of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (360) 586-3065, any affected Tribe,
and the local government.
• Notify King County.
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d) If any human remains are found while conducting work under this Contract, follow the
protocol outlined in the project IDP.
• Immediately stop work and notify the local Law Enforcement Agency or Medical
Examiner/Coroner's Office, the Department of Archaeology and Historic
Preservation at (360) 790-1633, and then notify ECOLOGY and King County.
e) Comply with RCW 27.53, RCW 27.44, and RCW 68.50.645, and all other applicable
local, state, and federal laws protecting Cultural Resources and human remains.
2) Climate Commitment Act Branding
This contract is supported with funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap -and -invest dollars to
work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information
about the CCA is available at Home I Climate (wa.gov).
Department of Ecology received funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act
(CCA) for the work under this contract. To strengthen public awareness of how CCA funding
is used, the Office of the Governor is directing state agencies that administer funding or
manage a CCA -supported program to ensure consistent logo branding and funding
acknowledgments are used in all communications and included in funding agreements and
contracts.
The "Climate Commitment Act" logo and funding acknowledgment make it easy for
consumers and the public to see how the state is using CCA funds to reduce climate pollution,
create jobs, and improve public health and the environment, particularly for low-income and
overburdened populations.
The logo branding and funding acknowledgments requirements apply to all contractors,
subcontractors, service providers, and others who assist the CONTRACTOR in implementing
this contract. CONTRACTOR is to contact ECOLOGY if unsure about how to apply CCA
requirements to the work under this contract.
For details on the CCA requirements review the below document:
Please see attached
Directive 24-01 CCA
Branding Contract Gt
3) Subcontractor Payment Reporting Requirements — Access Equity
This Agreement is subject to compliance tracking of subcontractor(s) spend using the State's
business diversity management system, Access Equity (132Gnow). Access Equity is web -
based and can be accessed at the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
(OMWBE) at https://omwbe.diversilycompliance.com/. All Subcontractor(s) shall report and
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confirm receipt of payments made to it through Access Equity and may contact OMWBE at
Access Equity Help Center I Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises for
technical assistance in using the Access Equity system. User guides and documentation
related to Subcontractor access to and use of Access Equity are available online at
https:Homwbe.wa.gov/access-equity-help-center. The Department of Ecology reserves the
right to withhold payments for non-compliance with this section. For purposes of this section,
Subcontractor means any subcontractor working on the Project, at any tier and regardless of
status as certified WMBE or Non-WMBE.
Per this Agreement, the City of Tukwila is considered a Subcontractor to King County's
contract with Ecology and as such shall:
i. register in Access Equity and complete the required user training (two (2)
one-hour online sessions).
ii. verify the amount and date of receipt of each payment from King County or a
higher tier Subcontractor, if applicable, through Access Equity.
iii. report payments made to any lower tier Subcontractors, if any, in the same
manner as specified herein.
iv. respond promptly to any requests or instructions from the Contractor or
system -generated messages to check or provide information in Access
Equity; and
V. coordinate with Contractor, or Ecology when necessary, to resolve promptly
any discrepancies between reported and received payments.
vi. require all lower tier Subcontractors to comply with these same provisions if
requested by King County or Ecology.
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APPENDIX B
WORK PLAN
1. Project Description
Funding awarded via this proposal would support Southgate Park Restoration Phase 2. Phase 1
is currently underway with initial restoration work including herbicidal application, survival
ring creation, and removal of invasive flora, with the priority of saving the current tree canopy
on site. To date, Phase 1 has cleared 13,700 square feet of invasives and plans to clear another
6,300 square feet before project completion, it has also installed 317 survival rings, and treated
539 stems of Laurel, English Hawthorne, and Holly plants. This clearance creates a unique
opportunity for the funding provided via this proposal to support immediate plantings of
significant square footage within Southgate Park during the critical growing season.
Restoration Phase 2 would include additional restoration efforts to include survival ring
installation, blackberry brush cutting for eventual herbicidal treatment, manual removal of ivy,
and continued maintenance work of areas covered by Phase 1. Phase 2 restoration areas are
estimated to include about two acres, which, when combined with Phase 1, would bring about
2.5 acres of urban forest at Southgate Park into restoration status and under continuous care.
Restoration Phase 2 would also include the planting of approximately 600 2 -5 -gallon trees.
Trees of this size were chosen in consultation with our restoration partner, as it was determined
that watering of new plantings would be problematic given current site access, necessary
permitting, and contractor safety due to road configurations adjacent to the site. To maintain
flexibility to spend granted dollars within the timeframe allotted, larger plant stock allows the
plants a head start for viability as additional funding is sought by the City of Tukwila and its
partners. Per our partner, the main tree planting focus will be coniferous species to include:
• Douglas Fir
• Western Red Cedar
• Hemlock
• White Pines or Shore Pines
• Sitka Spruce
• Pacific Yew
• Grand Fir
Additionally, some regenerative deciduous trees may be included to incorporate age diversity
into the current stand of alders, cotton woods, maples, and other trees currently found on site.
Concerning future supportive funding for plantings, our restoration partner is preparing plans
for future recommendations at Southgate Park at this time and is seeking funding through an
application with American Forests. The City of Tukwila also has King County Parks Levy
funding that can be used to support future plantings and maintenance of proposed plantings.
Restoration Phase 1 also includes creation of a vegetation management plan that will also assist
the City of Tukwila and its partners in deployment of these efforts as well as grant seeking.
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2. Service Area Description
Southgate Park is an approximately 9.38 -acre urban forest park, bisected by 40th Avenue S at
its 13400 block, within the City of Tukwila's Riverton residential neighborhood. It is
encapsulated by King County Parcels 7340601011 and 7340601026. From center of property
to center of property, Southgate Park is located approximately 3.47 miles from King County
International Airport and 2.54 miles from SeaTac International Airport. Southgate Park is
located within census tract 53033027200, which per the Washington State Department of
Health Environmental Disparities V2.0 map, ranks a 10 out of 10 in overall score, as well as a
10 out of 10 for environmental exposures and environmental effects. Measuring a'/4 -mile radius
around Southgate Park, we identify approximately 302 residential parcels with the current use
descriptions per the King County Parcel Viewer:
• 285 single-family residential (285 households)
0 7 duplex, triplex, or 4-plexs (17 households)
• 4 apartment complexes (115 households)
• 3 mobile home lots and 1 mobile home park (22 households)
0 2 hotel/motels (85 rooms)
• 1 Condominium complex (62 households)
Excluding the two hotel/motels, this 1/4 -mile radius contains approximately 501 households,
and, per the 2018-2022 US Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, the City of
Tukwila averages 2.64 persons per household, indicating about 1,333 people are living within
a'/4 -mile of Southgate Park and this project's serviced urban forest.
There are several additional considerations for this'/4-mile radius to include. First, we identify
at least five daycares within this radius. Second, one of the two hotel/motels within this'/4-mile
radius is currently providing assistance to transient, immigrant, and refugee populations in
coordination with the City of Tukwila and have been doing so for the entirety of 2024. Third,
another city park, Riverton Park, lies within this radius, this park provides a youth play area,
walking loop for patrons, and includes a community garden as well.
Finally, outside of the'/4-mile radius of Southgate Park but within a'/z-mile radius are multiple
schools (Foster High School, Showalter Middle School, and Cascade View Elementary School)
as, a youth activity center in the Tukwila Pool (Run by the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park
District), and a critical service delivery center in the Tukwila Pantry Food Bank. For reference,
the closest community center to Southgate Park is the Tukwila Community Center, located
about two-thirds of a mile away.
In summary, Southgate Park's urban forest supports air and water quality for a moderately
heavy residential area that contains multiple housing types spanning the socio-economic
spectrum and other critical educational and recreational assets within the City of Tukwila.
3. Program Funding
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All Improving Indoor Air through Forestry (IIAF) funds must be fully expended by June 30,
2025, and invoiced to King County. Administration charges cannot exceed 12 percent of the
total award.
Table 1. Budget
Expenditures
IIAF Funding
1
Project Implementation
Planting materials, installation, planting staff or contractors, site prep.
$100,000
2
Administration
Includes administrative personnelfiringe, and indirect costs.
$0
Total
$100,000
4. Current Funding and Future Plans
The City of Tukwila currently has no other funding on hand to support coniferous tree planting
within Southgate Park. Additionally, while there is funding on hand that is supporting initial
restoration efforts in the area, said work will most likely be completed before execution of this
project agreement.
In the event some overage of funding was obtained that allowed for any such offset, a proposed
secondary site for funding would be Codiga Park located on the banks of the Duwamish River
at 12535 50th Place South in Tukwila. Codiga Park is within the Allentown residential
neighborhood, is located approximately 3.12 miles from King County International Airport and
3.31 miles from SeaTac International Airport, and includes shoreline identified as priority
segments for projects by Water Resource Inventory Area 9 (WRIA 9) for streamside trees in
the interest of salmon habitat and safe passage.
5. Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Acknowledgement Plan
The City of Tukwila proposes the following CCA Acknowledgement Plan:
I. Announcement of award through City of Tukwila electronic communications including
internal and external newsletters.
2. Social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, and other channels announcing funding
award and providing project updates
3. Posting of signage at worksite before and during project execution
4. Inclusion of project acknowledgement/update in next issuance of Tukwila Parks &
Recreation guide in Spring 2025. This is sent to all Tukwila residential addresses, which
is about 8,000 households.
5. Website postings, social media, and other written materials about this project will
include acknowledgement of CCA funding per branding requirements and as articulated
below.
"'The [PROGRAM NAME / GRANT / ETC.] is supported with funding from
Washington's Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington's climate
action efforts by putting cap -and -invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution,
creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at
www.climate.wa.gov."
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE
DIRECTIVE OF THE GOVERNOR
24-01
Date: January 16, 2024
To: Executive and Small Cabinet Agencies
From: Governor Jay Inslee
Subj ect: Use of Climate Commitment Act Branding in Agency Contracts
As agencies begin deploying appropriations from the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), we
are creating tools to ensure transparency about how CCA funding is being put to work across
the state. One of the ways we can help people see CCA benefits in their own neighborhoods
and communities is through consistent branding and funding acknowledgements.
Effective today, January 16, 2024, agency contracts related to CCA -funded programs and
projects must include provisions consistent with the attached branding contract guidelines.
The CCA is supercharging state efforts to reduce pollution and keep our air clean. The
projects and programs supported by the CCA provide Washingtonians more options for
cleaner, healthier homes, schools, businesses and communities. Examples include keeping
kids safe from asthma by switching to electric school buses and improving air ventilation
systems in schools; helping thousands of families reduce utility bills by weatherizing their
homes and upgrading to energy-efficient heat pumps; and creating clean energy jobs in solar,
wind, clean hydrogen and other clean energy sectors.
The attached CCA branding contract guidelines are similar to the kinds of funding
requirements often seen in federally -funded programs or other infrastructure funding
programs.
For CCA -funded contracts that were executed prior to this effective date, agencies should
evaluate on a case-by-case basis if amendments to include any or all of these requirements are
feasible or justifiably infeasible.
I appreciate everyone's dedication and progress toward a cleaner, healthier, safer Washington
for all.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE
Climate Commitment Act funding
acknowledgments and branding:
Contract guidelines for agencies
Last updated: January 16, 2024
Issued by Office of the Governor Pursuant to Directive 24-01
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) is the centerpiece of the state's climate action efforts.
Revenue from the program will support thousands of projects, programs and jobs that reduce
pollution, and improve the health, safety, and resilience of neighborhoods and communities
across Washington state.
To strengthen public awareness of how CCA funding is used, the Office of the Governor is
directing state agencies that administer funding or manage a CCA -supported program to
include CCA funding acknowledgement and branding provisions in funding or contract
agreements.
The following guidance and sample contract language is intended to help agencies identify
when and how to include requirements for funding acknowledgments and branding. These flow -
down provisions apply to contractors, subcontractors, service providers and others doing
business with the agency to implement a program that is receiving CCA funding. Such
guidelines are similar to routine funding conditions from the federal government and will feel
familiar to many agencies, particularly those who do federally -funded public works projects.
This guidance is effective January 16, 2024. For CCA -funded contracts that were executed prior
to this effective date, agencies should evaluate on a case-by-case basis if amendments to
include any or all of these requirements are feasible or justifiably infeasible.
Appendix A provides the official brand guide for "Climate Commitment Act" logo usage, signage
guidelines, and access to high-resolution files. The brand guide is also available at
climate.wa.gov/brandtoolkit. Please feel free to refer grantees and contractors to that web
page.
Funding source acknowledgement
Administering agencies and all funding recipients, including sub -grantees and local agencies
that receive CCA funding to supplement existing programs, must include recognition of CCA
funding in alignment with this guidance.
The funding source acknowledgment should be used in related publications, websites, signage,
invitations and other media -related and public -outreach products. This is the standard funding
language to be used on websites and included in announcements, press releases, and
publications:
"The [PROGRAM NAME / GRANT / ETC.] is supported with funding from Washington's
Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by
putting cap -and -invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and
improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at �nru��nr. cpii.irnate...u� :.. ov."
Logo and signage, decals, stickers
In addition to including a funding acknowledgement on websites and media or outreach
materials, recipients must display the "Climate Commitment Act" logo if logos for other
partnering organizations are included.
Logos must be printed on publicly -visible equipment and signage, as applicable and to the
extent practical. If equipment and signage includes logos from other partners, it must also
include a "Climate Commitment Act" logo. Likely examples include EV charging station signs,
the side of an electric school bus, or the exterior surface of a heat pump.
Examples of applicable projects and programs
Large capital projects
Examples include but are not limited to large-scale or solar projects, shore power at ports, or
retrofits on public buildings.
o Pre- and during construction project signs
If the project is installing pre -construction signage or will have signage up during
construction, signage must include a CCA logo.
o Website information
If the project has a related website or webpage, it must include the funding
acknowledgement. If the website or webpage includes logos for other project partners
or funding sources, it must also include a CCA logo.
o Public outreach or promotional materials
Fliers, brochures, public meeting notices, and other similar education and outreach
materials must include the funding acknowledgement. If materials include logos for
other project partners, they must also include a CCA logo.
o Permanent signs
Once the project is complete, any prominent signage that will remain permanently within
the footprint of the site must include a CCA logo.
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Small capital projects
Examples include but are not limited to culvert projects along major roadways, community solar
projects, new or upgraded EV charging stations, new or upgraded air quality monitoring
stations.
o Pre- and during construction project signs
If the project is installing pre -construction signage or will have signage up during
construction, it must include a CCA logo.
o Website information
If the project has a related website or webpage, it must include the funding
acknowledgement. If the website or webpage includes logos for other project partners
or funding sources, it must also include a CCA logo.
o Public outreach or promotional materials
Fliers, brochures, public meeting notices, and other similar education and outreach
materials must include the funding acknowledgement. If materials include logos of other
project partners, they must also include a CCA logo.
o Permanent signs
Once the project is complete, any prominent signage that will remain permanently within
the footprint of the site must include a CCA logo.
Stationary projects or consumer incentive programs
Examples include but are not limited to weatherization or heat pump programs for homes or
apartments, new electric school buses, free youth transit.
o Website information
If the project has a related website or webpage, it must include the funding
acknowledgement. If the website or webpage includes logos for other project partners
or funding sources, it must also include a CCA logo.
o Public outreach or promotional materials
Fliers, brochures, public meeting notices, and other similar education and outreach
materials must include the funding acknowledgement. If materials include logos of other
project partners, they must also include a CCA logo.
o On -product
Equipment such as heat pumps, updated electrical panels, zero -emission or electric -
hybrid vehicles including drayage trucks, buses or ferries, and other products or
equipment purchased with CCA funding must include a CCA logo decal in a place that is
generally visible to the consumer or user. This includes equipment installed in residential
buildings as well as commercial, industrial and community buildings or settings.
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Sample contract language
This sample contract language is a starting point. Please work with your contracts manager to
ensure contract language is appropriate for the specific circumstances of your project or
program. The intent and spirit of this contract language is to ensure the Climate Commitment
Act is consistently and properly recognized as a source of funding, particularly to emphasize the
benefit to the end user.
Section X.Y: Ensure coordinated Climate Commitment Act branding
[PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME] received funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act
(CCA). To strengthen public awareness of how CCA funding is used, the Office of the Governor
is directing state agencies that administer funding or manage a CCA -supported program to
ensure consistent branding and funding acknowledgments are used in all communications and
included in funding agreements and contracts. The "Climate Commitment Act" logo and funding
acknowledgment make it easy for consumers and the public to see how the state is using CCA
funds to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health and the environment,
particularly for low-income and overburdened populations.
The following provisions apply to all contractors, subcontractors, service providers and others
who assist CONTRACTOR in implementing [PROGRAM/PROJECT NAME].
Logo requirements. The CCA logo must be used in the following circumstances, consistent with
the branding guidelines posted at climate.wa.gov/brandtoolkit.
o Any PROGRAM/PROJECT website or webpage that includes logos from other
funding partners.
o Any PROGRAM/PROJECT media or public information materials that include logos
from other funding partners.
o On-site signage [for consumer -related projects or programs this could instead say
something like: Decal placed on front of installed heat pump OR logo printed on
delivery tag]
Funding source acknowledgement. This standard funding language must be used on websites
and included in announcements, press releases and publications used for media -related
activities, publicity and public outreach.
"The [PROGRAM/PROJECT] is supported with funding from Washington's Climate Commitment
Act. The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap -and -invest dollars to
work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about
the CCA is available at .w.A::Q.11ii.irn_ tjQ.::.ra_:. ov."
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Appendix A: Official brand guide and toolkit
This brand guide and logo and font files are available online at climate.wa.gov/brandtoolkit.
To strengthen public awareness of how Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funding is put to work,
state agencies and recipients of programs or projects funded by the CCA are directed to use a
funding acknowledgement and/or logo.
The Climate Commitment Act logo is a symbol of the state's commitment to fighting climate
change and pollution. The simple but powerful design conveys our progress towards a cleaner,
zero emission future. The primary color palette is the three shades of green representing the
Evergreen State's natural beauty and its commitment to environmental protection.
The funding acknowledgement provides standard language for websites, press releases, public
outreach materials and other related promotional products.
The guidance below provides general information about funding acknowledgement language and
logo usage. Funding recipients should refer to their contracts for information about if and when
these requirements apply.
Funding acknowledgement
Administering agencies and all funding recipients, including sub -grantees and local agencies that
receive CCA funding to supplement existing programs, must include recognition of CCA funding
in alignment with this guidance.
The funding source acknowledgment should be used in project- or program -related publications,
websites, signage, invitations, and other media -related and public -outreach products. The
standard funding language to be used is:
"The [PROGRAM NAME / GRANT / ETC.] is supported with funding from Washington's Climate
Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington's climate action efforts by putting cap -and -
invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.
Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov."
Logo usage
The logo should always be used in its entirety, with the wordmark and symbols together. The logo
should not be altered in any way, including changing the colors, proportions or fonts.
The logo should be displayed on a white background. If a white background isn't possible, use
the primary logo with the border or one of the approved white logos. The primary color palette is
the shades of green, but it can also be used in black and white and/or gray scale as required.
The logo can be used in a variety of applications, including websites, social media, print materials,
and signage. When using the logo in digital applications or printing for signage, it is important to
use a high-resolution version of the logo file.
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While the primary CCA logo is always preferred, circumstances may necessitate using an
alternative white logo. To ensure optimal visual impact, use only the listed logos with the black
background or one of the approved CCA green hues.
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Non -allowable logo modifications - DO NOT:
Squeeze, stretch, or condense logo out of proportion or reduce size smaller than 100px:
Retype or change the font in the logotype:
Combine with other elements:
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contact the Office of the Governor.
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