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Grant County Economic Development Council
2020 MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day by and between the Grant County, a
municipal 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
WHEREAS, the AGENCY represents that it is qualified 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, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants and performance
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. SERVICES
The AGENCY shall provide the MUNICIPALITY the services outlined in Building
Prosperity. Specific services from Building Prosperity include: improved coordination of
federal, state, 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 marketing package aimed at highlighting
agriculture, commerce and industry, energy resources, education, recreation, tourism, and
the quality -of -life in Grant County.
II. 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 terms of this Agreement and the performance of the AGENCY shall commence
upon execution of this Agreement and terminate December 31, 2020. 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 the services performed under
this Agreement in the amount of $40,000.00, payable within sixty (60) days of invoicing.
The MUNICIPALITY will also pay the AGENCY the amount of $20,000.00
($5,000.00 quarterly payments) payable within sixty (60) days of invoicing for the
administration and coordination of the Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP).
V. 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
98837, and to the Grant County, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823
VI. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
The AGENCY agrees to maintain books and records, and document accounting
procedures, which accurately reflect all direct and indirect costs, related to the
performance of this Agreement. The AGENCY shall retain all books, records,
documents, and other material relevant to this Agreement for three (3) years after its
expiration.
The AGENCY agrees that the MUNICIPALITY, or its designated agent, shall have full
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 in excess of $25,000.00
VII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
The AGENCY, in performance of this Agreement, agrees to comply with all applicable
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.
VIII. 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
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against discrimination in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the
particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular 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,
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: employment, 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.
The AGENCY shall take such action with respect to this contract as may be required to
ensure full compliance with Chapter 49.60 RCW and applicable federal laws and
regulation.
IX. NON-DISCRIMINATION 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 provided in a different manner, from those provided to others under this
Agreement;
(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
this Agreement through the provision 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 determining (a) the types of services 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 services 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. INDEMNIFICATION/HOLD HARMLESS
All services to be rendered or performed under this Agreement shall be performed or
rendered entirely at the AGENCY'S own risk and the AGENCY expressly agrees to
indemnify 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 MUNICIPALITY which result form, arise out of, or are
in any way connected with the services to be performed by the AGENCY under this
Agreement.
XI. TERMINATION
If the AGENCY fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, the
MUNICIPALITY may pursue such remedies as are legally available including, but not
limited to, the suspension or termination of this Agreement.
XII. 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.
INWITNESSWHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this
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AGENCY: Grant County Economic Development Council
Dr. Terry Leas,
Brant Mayo, 4xecutie Director
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement executed this
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MUNICIPALITY: Grant County
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Richard Stevens, Member