HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-095 - Contract - Katelyn Saechao - Term Limited Emplyment AgreementCITY OF TUKWILA
25-095
Council Approval N/A
Term -Limited, Grant Funded Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into effective March 18, 2025,
between the City of Tukwila (hereinafter referred to as "City" and Katelyn Saechao
(hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"), an individual. The City and the Contractor are
referred to collectively herein as "the Parties."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set
forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Term. Parties understand that this position is grant -funded, and as such
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for one year ending March 18, 2026.
Furthermore, both parties understand that the term of the contract may be terminated at
any time, upon completion of the applicable funded project or the exhaustion of the
funding ("Term") whichever occurs first, unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
Section 2. Duties Employee shall perform the duties set forth in the Scope of Duties,
as established in Exhibit A, attached and incorporated herein. The Contractor shall
report to the Sustainable Transportation Manager for the performance of specific duties
under this Agreement.
Section 3. Compensation. In consideration of the services rendered by the
Contractor, the City agrees to pay the Contractor a rate of $30/hour. The Contractor
understands that they will not receive COLA, CPI, or other compensation bonuses
afforded to full-time employees.
Section 4. Working Hours and Schedule. The working hours of the Contractor
shall not exceed forty (40) hours per week on an hourly basis as determined by
Sustainable Transportation Manager
Section 5. Benefits. The City shall provide the Employee with the following fringe
benefits:
5.1 Vacation — Four hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration of
this Agreement. No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement.
5.2 Sick Leave — Four hours per pay period with carry over provisions for the duration
of this Agreement. With carry over provisions for the duration of this Agreement.
No pay-off upon termination of this Agreement
5.3 Medical Insurance — The Term -Limited Employee shall receive medical insurance
for themself only through Kaiser Permanente or the City's Self -Insured plan at the
choice of the Term -Limited Employee, at 5% cost share paid by the Term -limited
Employee and 95% cost share paid by the Employer.
5.4 Dental Insurance — The Contractor shall receive dental insurance for themselves
only through the City's Self -Insured plan.
5.5 Vision Insurance — The Contractor shall receive vision insurance for themselves
only through the City's Self -Insured plan.
5.6 _Holidays — 11 holidays recognized by the City throughout the duration of this
agreement.
5.7 ORCA Card — A transit pass will be provided throughout the duration of this
agreement.
5.8 Direct Deposit — Yes.
Section 6. Equipment. The City agrees to provide the Contractor with a city email
address, laptop and access to a phone. The Contractor agrees to abide by the city
policies and procedures for city equipment. The Contractor agrees to return all city
equipment at the termination of this contract in the same or similar manner it was
received at the start of the contract.
Section 7. Taxes. All federal income tax, FICA tax, industrial insurance, and other
payments as they pertain to the Contractor's contributions under this Agreement shall be
deducted by the City and appropriately distributed as provided for under the grants. The
City will make all required employer payments for FICA, industrial insurance and similar
accounts.
Section 8. Termination. This is an at -will agreement and can be cancelled for any
reason at any time by either party. Termination will cease the obligations of both Parties
under this agreement and no salary or benefits will be due the Contractor past the
effective termination date. The Contractor agrees that the city retains the right to
terminate the contract immediately in the case of an egregious policy violation (ex. Gross
negligence, violence, fraud, etc)
Section 9. General.
9.1 This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the
Parties, and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and
understandings.
9.2 No representation, promise, or inducement has been made by either party
that is not embodied in this Agreement, and neither party shall be bound by or
liable for any alleged representation, promise, or inducement not so set forth.
The section headings contained herein are for reference purposes only and shall
not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
9.3This Agreement may be amended, modified, superseded, cancelled, renewed
or extended, and the terms or covenants may be waived, only by a written
instrument executed by both of the Parties, or in the case of a waiver, by the
party waiving compliance. The failure of either party at any time or times to
require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right
at a later time to enforce the same. No waiver by either party of the breach of any
term or covenant contained in this Agreement, whether by conduct or otherwise,
in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or construed as, a further
or continuing waiver of any such breach, or a waiver of the breach of any other
term or covenant contained in this Agreement.
9.4This Agreement shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of
the State of Washington.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.
CITY OF TUKWILA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Katelyn '�aechao, Contractor
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Chief People Officer, HR
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Alison Turner, Sustainable Transportation Program Manager
Karen Fricke, Payroll Specialist
Human Resources File
Exhibit A
The City has acquired grant funding under the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) program
to hire a Sustainable Transportation Communication Specialist. Under the direction of
the Sustainable Transportation Program Manager, the Sustainable Transportation
Communications Specialist will develop social marketing campaigns, maintain the
Program's web presence, and create promotional materials and educational resources.
The position will support residents, workers, visitors, employers, property managers, and
students by identifying solutions to transportation barriers and addressing the specific
needs of those who travel in Tukwila and South King County; and
Scope of Duties:
• Track rewards program participation, communicate with participants, fulfill rewards,
and process mailings.
• Provide customer service and support to employers and property managers including
correspondence, data entry, and recordkeeping.
• Create content and manage communications for newsletters and social media posts.
• Manage website content and updates.
• Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources.
• Create promotional materials such as signs, ads, videos, brochures, flyers, and
mailers.
• Develop and implement social marketing campaigns to influence behavior change
and encourage sustainable transportation choices.
• Participate in outreach efforts, presentations, and trainings.
• Participate in grant writing and reporting.