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COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM
(Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday)
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT:Commissioners Office
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY:B Vasquez
CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE..B Vasquez
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: 1-71YES ®NO
DATE: 11/8/24
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into between Potts & Associates, 21809 N Madison Rd., Mead,
WA. 99021, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor," and "GRANT" County, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the "County," do hereby agree as follows:
I. RECITALS
This contract is made with reference to the following facts and objectives:
1.1 The County desires to have legislative representation in Olympia during the legislative sessions, in
addition to that provided by the Washington State Association of Counties.
1.2 The County also desires to have representation at meetings and conferences of interest to the
County.
1.3 The County also desires to contract this service to a private contractor.
1.4 The Contractor is an experienced legislative liaison and is familiar with the legislative process.
1.5 Contractor will assist the County with individual County Legislative Priorities as may be deemed
appropriate and as directed by the Board of County Commissioners which may include arranging in -
person meetings with legislators, legislative staff, agency personnel, or other State officials.
1.6 The Contractor's role has evolved to include strategic advising within the legislative process, focusing
on navigating the bureaucracy, leveraging relationships, and providing information to the County that
may assist the Commissioners in making policy and advocacy decisions.
1.7 The Contractor will support the County's participation in online legislative hearings and facilitate
virtual advocacy as needed, ensuring effective engagement in the digital legislative environment.
11. TERM
The term of this contract shall be from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
2.1 This contract may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties.
2.2 This contract may be terminated by either party by giving thirty (30) days written notice.
III. CONSIDERATION
The County agrees to pay the Contractor as follows:
3.1 Effective January 1, 2025, yearly fee of five thousand two hundred eighty dollars ($5,280.00). This can
be paid monthly$440.00, quarterly$1320.00 (January, April, July and October) or yearly $5280.00
(January).
3.2 The above -noted payment schedule includes all expenses incurred by the Contractor during the
regular sessions and up to 45 cumulative days for special or extended legislative sessions for the term of
this agreement.
3.3 This contract includes the Contractor's attendance at the Washington State Association of Counties
(WSAC) sponsored conference and the Legislative Steering Committee Meetings when appropriate.
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3.4 If the County asks the Contractor to attend meetings beyond the scope of this contract, the
chairperson must approve any extra travel expenses related to these additional meetings.
3.5 When the Contractor attends meetings not listed in the contract on behalf of one or more counties,
the actual expenses incurred will be divided among the counties that authorized the attendance. This
implies that the counties will share the costs based on the Contractor's presence and representation at
these meetings.
IV. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The parties agree that the Contractor is a private contractor and not an employee or agent of the County,
and the Contractor will not represent itself as an employee of the County and will not receive any
benefits from the County.
V. ASSIGNMENT
Neither party shall assign an interest in this contract, nor shall they transfer any interest in the same
without the written consent of the other party.
VI. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY
The Contractor shall be liable for any labor and industries premiums, social security, and all applicable
taxes, and shall hold the County harmless therefrom.
VII. COUNTY"S REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY
The County shall be responsible for reporting to the Public Disclosure Commission.
Dated this day of 12024
Potts & Associates BOARD OF COUNTY COMISSIONERS OF
Zak Kennedy
Title: Partner
Chairman
Commissioner
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From: Zak Kennedy <zak@pottsassociates.com ' >
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 6:49 AM
To: Barbara Vasquez
Subject: Potts & Associates 2025-2026 biennium Lobbying contract
Attachments: Potts & Associates -Grant County 2025-26 Biennium.pdf
As the next Legislative session rapidly approaches, Legislative meetings and planning sessions are on the
horizon. I wanted to share the Potts & Associates updated contract for the 2025-2026 Legislative
biennium. Please find the new contract attached to this email.
In an effort to better serve our county clients and to align with the legislature's digital practices, we have
made some revisions to the contract Language to ensure seamless and efficient collaboration in the
evolving legislative environment. We are committed to servicing Washington's Rural communities and
while the Language has been updated, the contract pricing remains the same as in the previous contract.
We value our partnership and are grateful for your continued trust in Potts &Associates. Thank you for
choosing us to represent your counties' interests during the upcoming Legislative biennium. We Look
forward to another successful and productive collaboration.
Please review the attached contract, and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would
Like clarification on anything. We are hereto support you and the commissioners every step of the way.
Thank you,
Zak Kennedy
Potts &Associates
509-993-2417