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2023 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day by and between the Grant County, a
mumcipal corporation hereinafter referred to as the "MUNICIPALITY." and Grant County
Economic Development Council, hereinafter referred to as the "AGENCY."
THEREFORE, it is hereby covenanted and agreed as follows:
WHEREAS the MUNICIPALITY desires to have certain services performed as hereinafter set
forth requiring specialized skills and other supported capabilities; and
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WHEREAS the AGENCY represents that it is quatined and possesses sufficient skills and the
necessary capabilities, including technical and professional expertise where required, to perform
the services set forth in this contract.
NOW THEREFORE I in consideration of the tems, conditions, covenants and performance
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows.:
SERVICES
The AGENCY shall provide the MUNICIPALITY the services outlined in Building
Prosperity. Specific services from Building Prosperity include improved coordination of
federal, swe, local and other program services and actions affecting the local economy by
facilitating the planning, development and sponsorship of educational workshops and
Seminars aimed at assisting and improving operations and finances of existing industrial
and agriculture business, as well as local governments. The AGENCY shall also provide
research and consultation services as necessary and as they are able to aid the
MUNICIPALITY in the planning and development of new and expanded programs,
services, facilities, utilities, and properties.
The AGENCY shall provide consultation and assistance as necessary and as they are, able
in developing proposals for prospective commercial and industrial clients. The AGENCY
shall also provide a comprehensive market'package aimed at highlighting agriculture,
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commerce and industry, energy resources, education, recreation, tourism, and t1m quality-
of-lifem' Grant County.
no REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The AGENCY shall submit periodic reports as required by the MUNICIPALITY, which
shall include, but not be limited to, a fiscal year revenue and expenditure report, and final
annual evaluation report.
III, DURATION OF AGREEMENT
The ten -ns of this Agreement and the performance of the AGENCY shall commence
January 1, 2023 and terminate December. 31. 20.2 .3. The Agreement may be extended or
terminated upon mutual agreement between the parties hereto and pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement,
IV, COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT
The MUNICIPALITY shall reimburse the AGENCY for economic personnel under this
Agreement in the amount of $60,000 billed in quarterly installments of $15,000 each
payable within sixty (60) days of invoice. Invoicing shall include sufficient back-up to
support cost of personnel,
vo NOTICES
Written notices to each party shall be sent to the following addresses: Grant County
Economic Development Council, 6594 Patton Boulevard Northeast Moses Lake, WA
98 83 7, and to the Grant County, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823
V10 ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
The AGENCY agrees to maintain books and records, and doewnent accounting
procedures, which accurately reflect all direct and indirect costs, related to the perfonnance
of this Agreement. The AGENCY shall retain all books, records, documents, and other
material relevant to this Agreement for five (5) years after its expiration.,
The AGENCY agrees that the MUNICIPALITY, or its designated agent, shall have fall
access and right to examine any of said materials at all reasonable times during said period.
The AGENCY agrees to the established guidelines requiring that a "Single Audit"' be
conducted for federal funds received more than $25,000.00.
Vill COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The AGENCY, in perfonnance of this Agreement, agrees to comply with all applicable
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federal, state, and local laws or ordinances, including standards for licensing, certification,
and operation of facilities, programs, and accreditation, and licensing of individuals and
any other standards or criteria as described in this Agreement to assure quality of services.
VHI. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
The AGENCY agrees that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant on
the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the
presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against
disc6mination in employment because ofhandicap shall not apply if the disability prevents
the proper performance of the worker involved.
The AGENCY shall insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated
during employment without discrimination because of their race, creed, color, religion,
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national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical
handicap. Such action shall include but not be limited to employmen% upgrading, demotion
or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or
other forms of compensation and programs for training including apprenticeships.
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ine AGENCY shall take such action with respect to this contract as may be required to
ensure fall eomplianc'-e with Chapter 49.60 RCC and applicable federal laws and
regulation.
g NON -DISC RI[MIN.TION IN CLIENT SERVICES
A. The AGENCY shall not discriminate, on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental of
physical disability:
{1 Deny any individual any services or other benefits provided this Agreement.
(2) Provide any services or other benefits to any 'Individual which are different or
are prodded in a different manner, from those provided to others under this
Agreement.
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(3) Subject an individual to segregation or separate treatment in a manner related to
his/her receipt of any services or other benefits provided under this Agreement.
(4) Deny any individual an opportunity to participate in any program provided by
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this Agreement through the provision. sion of services or otherwise or Will afford
him/her opportunity to do so, which is different from that afforded to others under
this Agreement.
(5) The AGENCY, in detennining (a) the types of seMees or other benefits to be
provided, or (b) the class of individuals to whom, or the Situation in which, such
services or other benefits will be provided, or (c) the class of individuals to be
afforded an opportunity to participate in any sem* cess or other benefits, will not
-utilize criteria or methods of administration which have the discrimination
because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or
the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap or have the effect of
defeating or substantially impairing accomplishment of the objective of this
Agreement, with respect to individuals of a particular race., creed, color, religion,
national origin,, sex, marital status, age, -or the presence of any sensory, mental or
physical handicap.
B. The AGENCY shall take affirmative action to ensure that its facilities and programs
are accessible to people with sensory, mental, or physical handicaps.
X, INDEMIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS
All services to be rendered or performed under this Agreement shall be perfonned or
rendered entirely at the AGENCY'S own risk and the AGENCY expressly agrees to
indenuu*fy and hold harmless the MUNICIPALITY and all of its officers, agents,
employees, or otherwise, from any and all liability, loss, or damage that them may -suffer
as a result of claims, demands, actions, or damages to any and all persons or property, costs
or judgments against the MUNICIPAL which result form, arise out of, or are in any
way connected with the services to be performed by the AGENCY under this Agreement.
X1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The parties intend that an independent contractor relationship will be created by this
contract. No agent, official, officer, employee, servant, or representative of the
AGENCY shall be deerned to be an officer, official, employee, agent, servant, or
representative of the MUNICIPALITY for any purpose. The AGENCY will be solely
and entirely responsible for its acts and for the acts of its -agents, employees, servants, or
representatives.
The AGENCY is now and has always been an independent contractor. Nothing
contained in this contract, or related documents shall be construed as creating any form of
employment relationship between the MUNICIPALITY and the AGENCY, or the
agents, officers, or employees of the AGENCY. The agents, officers, or employees of the
AGENCY shall not be entitled to any rights or privileges of MUNICIPALITY
employment. The AGENCY assumes exclusive responsibility for all actions, rights and
obligations of its agents, officers, or employees.
The AGENCY is responsible for all payroll taxes, as otherwise appropriate, including
without limitation, Federal Social Scourity taxes, Federal and State unemployment taxes
and State workmen's compensation, insurance premiums, license fees, and any other
expenses of the AGENCY relating to the execution of this contract,
The MUNICIPALITY bas not and shall not be responsible for withhold or payment of
any taxes or Social Security on behalf of the AGENCY, including without limitation,
industrial insurance premiums. The AGENCY shall be fully responsible for any such
withholding or payments including without limitation, taxes, social security, and
industrial 'insurance premiums,
X111 TERMINATION
If the AGENCY fails to comply with the ten -ns and conditions of the Agreement, the
MUNICIPALITY may pursue such remedies as are legally available including, but not
limited to, the suspension or tennination of this Agreement.
XIII, ENTIRE AGREEMENT
The parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and
any oral representatives or understandings not incorporated herein are excluded. Further,
any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
IN WUNESS WHEREOFI. the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this
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AGENCY: Grant County Econornic Development Council
Louis Szablya, President Br k ayo, Executive Director
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this
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MUNICIPALffY: Grant County
Danny E one, Member
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