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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: Development Services
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Jim Anderson -Cook
CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: Jim Anderson -Cook
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DATE: 12/10/24
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Professional Services Agreement between Grant Count and Meas
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to create the Climate Resiliency Sub -Element of the Grant County 2027 Major
Comprehensive Plan Update.
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GENERAL AGREEMENT AND PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT:
CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUB -ELEMENT DEVELOPMENT
This Professional Services Agreement (this "Agreement") is between Measure Meant
Consulting, Inc., a Washington corporation ("Measure Meant" or "Consultant") and Grant
Count a political y, p al of the State of Washington ("Grant County" or , and is
effective on the last d "Client"), ate of full execution by both parties (the "Effective Date").
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, Measure Meant provides general planning, climate and resiliencyplanning,
climate vulnerability assessments climate impact p ct reports, environmental justice reviews, and
community engagement consulting services;
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2024, Grant County released and advertised a Request for
Qualifications ("RFQ") for services to complete the q
p scope of work for Grant Counfiy's Major
Comprehensive Plan Update and Climate Resilience Sub -Element the "Project");
WHEREAS, the Project is funded by the Climate Commitment Act through a 300 000
rant from the g ' g e Department of Commerce;
WHEREAS, Measure Meant was the successful bidder responding to the RFQ• and
WHEREAS, Grant County now desires to contract with Measure Meant to perform the
services described in the Scope of Services Ph p Phase I (Climate Resilience Sub -Element
Development) included in the RFQ;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows.
AGREEMENT
1. Services and Obligations.
1.1. Services. Measure Meant shall provide to Grant County the services the "Service "
more( s ) specifically described in Exhibits B and C. Any changes to the scope
of Services must be agreed by the parties in a written amendment in accordance with
Section 14.6. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Measure Meant from providing
the same or similar services to other clients.
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1.2. Consultant Obligations.
1.2.1. Measure Meant shall provide the Services: (a) in accordance with the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; (b) using personnel of required
qualifications; (c) in a timely, workmanlike
skill, experience, licenses and ualifica i q
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and professional manner; (d) in accordance with generally recognized industry
standards in Consultant's field; and(e)
to the reasonable satisfaction of Client.
1.2.2. Before the date on which the Services are to start, Measurement shall obtain
and at all times during the Term of this Agreement maintain, all necessarylicenses
and consents and comply with all relevant
p y le ant laws applicable to the provision of
the Services.
1.2.3. Measure Meant shall provide a project manager who shall oversee the
performance of the Services to ensure the orderly performance of the Services
consistent with the Department of Commerce Climate Element Planning Guidance
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and this Agreement. The project manager shall reasonably cooperate with Client's
project manager and keep him informed of the work progress.
1.2.4. Measure Meant shall not subcontract the Services without Client's prior written
consent, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld. Client has already approved the
use of Lotus Engineering & Sustainability and Nexus Planning Services as
permitted subcontractors. Client's approval shall not relieve Measure Meant of its
obligations under the Agreement, and Measure Meant shall remain full
responsible for the performance of Y
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employees and for their compliance with all of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement as if they were Measure Meant's own employees. Nothing
Agreement shall create
contained in this A
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Client and any Measure Meant subcontractor or supplier.
1.3. Client Obliqations. Client shall provide Measure Meant with reasonable and necessary
access to the Client's premises and public records durin
g ing normal business hours and
otherwise as reasonably requested by Measure Meant in order to facilitate Measure
Meant's performance of the Services outlined in Exhibits B & C below.
2. Term and Termination.
2.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue
thereafter until the completion of the Services or one year, whichever is shorter
(the "Term"), unless sooner terminated pursuant to this section. If the parties mutual)
' to additional time under p y
agree in writin
g der this contract to finish the Scope of Work
provided for in Exhibit B & C , the parties may extend the Agreement to a reasonable
mutually agreed upon timeframe. '
2.2. Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement, effective on
written notice to the other(the
u party "Defaulti pp Y "Defaulting Party"), if the Defaulting Party materially
breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure, or with respect to a
material breach capable of cure the D p
p Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within
30 days after receipt of written notice of such breach.
2.3. Effects of Termination or Expiration. Upon expiration or termination of
this Agreement for any reason, (a) Measure Meant shall deliver to Client all documents
work product, and other materials, whether or not complete, prepared b or on behalf
of Measure Meant in the course of Y
performing the Services for which Client has paid;
and (b) Client shall pay Measure Meant pro rata for all Services rendered through the
date of termination. g
3. Fees and Expenses; Payment Terms.
3.1. In General. In consideration of the provision of the Services b Measure Meant and the
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rights granted to Client under this Agreement, Client shall pay the fees set out in Exhibit
A (the "Fees"). The total Fees shall be paid to Measure Meant in installments as set out
in the Exhibit.
3.2. Expense Reimbursement. Measure Meant shall be responsible for all expenses
incurred in the performance of the p
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inclusive of any and all expenses, and the Client shall not be obligated to reimburse
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3.3. Invoicinq and Payment. Measure Meant shall issue invoices to Client at the end of each
month, as indicated in Exhibit A. The final invoice will not be sent until all Deliverables
are completed to Client's satisfaction. Client shall pay all amounts due to Measure
Meant within 30 days after its receipt of such invoice. All invoices will be processed
monthly for payment b Grant County p Y Y ty Development Services and paid for through the
approved 2025-26 budget amount of $300,000 in the Professional Services account
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001.111.00.0000.558604100. Grant County Project Manager will submit requests for
payments for reimbursement of all aid fund q
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3.4. Taxes. Fees for services are exclusive of any taxes or similar assessments now or
hereinafter imposed by any Federal, State, County, or other competent taxis authority
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any profit of Consultant. Any such applicable
assessments are in addition to amounts otherwise referred to herein. Measure Meant
acknowledges that as an independent consultant, Measure Meant may be required b
law to make payments against estimated Y q Y
p Y g mated income or other taxes due federal, state, and
other governments.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. Except as set forth in section 4.2, all intellectual property rights, together with all
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goodwill associated therewith, derivative works and all other rights
(collectively, "Intellectual Property Rights") in and to all documents, work product and
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other materials that are delivered to Client under this Agreement or b or on
behalf of Consultant in the courseprepared Y
of performing the Services (collectively,
the "Deliverables") shall be owned exclusively by Client. Consultant herebyirrevocably
assigns and shall cause its ly
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Property Rights worldwide in the Deliverables. Consultant shall cause its personnel to
irrevocably waive, to the extent permitted
p ted by applicable law, any and all claims such
personnel may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction to so-called "moral rights" or
p Deliverables.
rights of droit moral with respect to the Deliver
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4.2. All Intellectual Property Rights in all documents, data, know-how, methodologies,
software, and other materials provided b or
p y used by Consultant in performing
the Services and developed or acquired by Consultant prior to or independently of
this Agreement(collectively,"Pre-Exi �� p Y sting Materials) shall be owned exclusive)
by Consultant and its licensors. Consultant h Y
hereby grants Client a perpetual, fully paid -
up, royalty -free, non -transferable (except in accordance with section 13.4 , non-
sublicensable ) worldwide, non-exclusive license to use any Pre -Existing Materials to the
extent incorporated in or otherwise necessary for the use of the Deliverables. All other
rights in and to the Pre -Existing Materials are expressly reserved by Consultant.
5. Representations and Warranties.
5.1. Mutual. Each party represents and warrants to the other part that:(a)it has the furiht Y II
right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement, to grant the rights and licenses
granted hereunder, and to perform its obligations hereunder; and (b) when executed
and delivered by such party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligation of such party, enforceable against p ainst such party � in accordance with its terms
.
5.2. Measure Meant. Measure Meant represents and warrants to Client that:
perform the (a) it shall
p e Services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with
generally recognized industry standards for similar services and in compliance with all
applicable laws, and shall devote ad p
equate resources to meet its obligations under
this Agreement; and (b) the Services will be performed to Client's reasonable
satisfaction.
5.3. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS SECTION (A) THE PARTIES
MAKE NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER AND (B) EACH PARTY HEREBY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
6. Indemnification. Each party ("Indemnifying Party") shall indemnify, defend and hold
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harmless the other party and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates successors
and permitted assigns("Indemnified�� g ssorsg Party) against any and all losses, damages, liabilities
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deficiencies, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines,
,
costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs
incurred by Indemnified Party (collectively, "Losses"), relating to any claim of a third ' art
arising out of or occurring in connection with:(a)bo p Y
bodily injury, death of any person, or
damage to real or tangible personal property resulting from Indemnifying Y Part 's willful,
fraudulent or grossly negligent acts or omissions; or (b) Indemnifying Part 's negligence,
willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to material
breach of any representation or warranty made by Indemnifying Party in this Agreement.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT F g
OR OBLIGATIONS TO MAKE PAYMENT AND
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO
THE OTHER PARTY FOR: (A) ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT(INCLUDING
NEGLIGENC E), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS
FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; OR (B) DIRECT DAMAGES OF MORE THAN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO CONSULTANT IN THE 12-MONTH
PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
8. Insurance. Measure Meant shall procure by the time of execution of this Agreement, and
maintain for the duration of this Agreement, (i) insurance against claims for injuries to
persons or damage to property which may g p p Y y arise from or in connection with the performance
of the services hereunder by Consultant, its agents, representatives, or ees em to
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a current certificate of insurance and additional insured endorsement when applicable.
8.1. General Liability Insurance covering claims for injuries arising out of any negligent ent act or
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omission of Consultant or of any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors, with
$1,000,000 per occurrence/general aggregate and $1,000,000 aggregate for bodily
injury and property damage.
8.2. Automobile Liability. Measure Meant does not own company vehicles nor does Measure
Meant carry automobile insurance for employees. Each employee and permitted
subcontractor must ensure their own auto insurance coverage with a $500,000
combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
8.3. Professional Liability Insurance of $1,000,000, per claim and in the aggregate.
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8.4. Workers' Compensation to meet applicable statutory requirements for workers'
compensation coverage of the state or states of residency of the workers providing
services under this Agreement.
8.5. Other Provisions. Commercial General Liability policies must be endorsed to include
Grant County, its officials, employees as additional insured; and provide that such
insurance shall be primary and non-contributory, as respects to an insurance or self-
insurance maintained b Y
y the County. Consultant or its insurance agent/broker shall
notify the County of any cancellation, or reduction in coverage or limits, of an
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insurance within seven days p insurers' notification to that effect.
8.6. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the County with certificates of
insurance required by this section. The certificates are to be received and approved b
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the County before work commences. Th
e County reserves the right to require complete,
certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
8.7. Subcontractors. Consultant shall require subcontractors to provide coverage which
complies with the requirements stated g
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9. Force Majeure. No party shall be liable or responsible to the other nor be deemed t party, o
have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or
performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations to make a ments to the
other party hereunder), when and to the payments
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extent such failure or delay is caused by or results
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from events outside of the party's reasonable control ("Force Majeure Events"), including but
not limited to: (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, epidemics, or explosion; (c) war,
invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other
civil unrest; (d) government order or law; (e) actions, embargoes, or blockades in effect on
or after the date of this Agreement; (f) action by any governmental authority; (g) national or
regional emergency; (h) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial
disturbances; and (i) shortage of adequate power or transportation facilities. The affected
party shall resume performance under this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable
after the Force Majeure Event has been resolved or terminated.
10. Public Documents. This contract and all public records associated with this Agreement
shall be available to the County for inspection and copying by the public where required by
the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW (the "Act"). To the extent that public records
then in the custody of Measure Meant are needed for the County to respond to a request
under the Act, as determined by the County, Measure Meant agrees to make them promptly
available to the County. If Measure Meant considers any portion of any record provided to
the County under this Agreement, whether in electronic or hard copy form, to be protected
from disclosure under law, Measure Meant shall clearly identify any specific information that
it claims to be confidential or proprietary. If the County receives a request under the Act to
inspect or copy the information so identified by Consultant and the County, and the County
has reason to believe that the record is arguably exempt, the County's sole obligations shall
be to notify Consultant (a) of the request and (b) of the date that such information will be
released to the requester unless Consultant obtains a court order to enjoin that disclosure
pursuant to RCW 42.56.540. If Measure Meant fails to timely obtain a court order enjoining
disclosure, the County will release the requested information on the date specified. The
County has, and by this section assumes, no obligation on behalf of Measure Meant to claim
any exemption from disclosure under the Act. The County shall not be liable to Measure
Meant for releasing records not clearly identified by Measure Meant as confidential or
proprietary. The County shall not be liable to Measure Meant for any records that the County
releases in compliance with this section or in compliance with an order of a court of
competent jurisdiction.
11. Non -Discrimination. Client is an equal opportunity employer. Measure Meant and any
permitted subcontractors agree to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, and RCW 49.60, the state law against discrimination.
12. Cooperation. Consultant expressly agrees that it shall reasonably cooperate with and assist
Client in: (a) responding to any inquiry or claim by or from any federal, state, or local
government agency regarding performance of the grant or this Agreement; and/or (b)
exercising any rights that Client may have to pursue any remedies available to it under any
applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation.
13. Miscellaneous.
13.1. Independent Contractors. The parties are independent contractors, and nothing
contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership,
joint venture, or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship
between them. Neither party shall be authorized to contract for or bind the other party in
any manner whatsoever.
13.2. No Publicity. Neither party shall issue or release any announcement, statement,
press release, or other publicity or marketing materials relating to this Agreement, or
otherwise use the other party's trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos,
symbols, or brand names, in each case, without the prior written consent of the other
party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
13.3. Entire Agreement; Order of Precedence. This Agreement, together with all
Exhibits and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole
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and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter
contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings
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and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event
of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Agreement and those of an
then the terms of this Agreement shall Y
Exhibit, g all control unless expressly set forth
otherwise in the applicable Exhibit.
13.4. Assignment. Neither party may assign, transfer, or delegate any or all of its rights
or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other art
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, hheld, conditioned, 'oned, or delayed. No party,
assignment shall relieve the assigning party of any of its obligations hereunder. Any
attempted assignment, transfer, or other conveyance in violation of the foregoingshall
be null and void. This Agreement shall be
g binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
13.5. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein,
express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other person any legal or
equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever, under or by reason of
this Agreement.
13.6. Amendment and Modification' Waiver. This Agreement may be amended,
party modified, or supplemented only by an agreement in writing signed by each art hereto.
No failure to exercise any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from
this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof.
13.7. Severability. No invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision herein in
any jurisdiction, shall affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate
or render such provision unenforceable in any other jurisdiction. If any provision is
determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall negotiate in
good faith to modify this Agreement so as to affect the original intent of the parties as
closely as possible.
13.8. Governin Law: Submission to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall g be governed by
and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Washington without
giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would cause the
application of laws of any other jurisdiction. Any legal suit, action, or proceedingarising
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out of or related to this Agreement or the Services provided hereunder shall be
instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts for Grant County, Washington, and
each party irrevocably: (a) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts; b
waives any objection to such courts based on venue or inconvenience; and c waives
any right to trial by jury.
13.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and
the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or
other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect
as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date the
final party signs below.
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MEASURE MEANT CON LILTING, INC.
By:
Cindy CAer, Chair
GRANT COUNTY
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By. -
Kara Odegard
Measure Meant, Founding Partner
Date:
Date: 12/09/2024
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EXHIBIT A
Rate Schedule
vcai� �v L_11 C1 CI1ICI IL, rlamurig, rollcy Huait, UFA I , Equity $25,000
Review
Feb '25 Engagement, Planning, Policy Audit, CPAT, Equity $25,000
Review
Mar '25 CPAT, Equity Review; Policy Audit; Climate Impacts; $25,000
Expert Interviews; Sector/Asset Mapping
Apr '25 CPAT; Climate Impacts; Expert Interviews; Sector/Asset $257000
Mapping; Non -climate Stressors; VA Tool
May '25 CPAT; Climate Impacts; Expert Interviews; Sector/Asset $25,000
Mapping; Non -climate Stressors; VA Tool; Vulnerability
Assessment
Jun '25 CPAT; Climate Impacts; Expert Interviews; Sector/Asset $25,000
Mapping; VA Tool; Vulnerability Assessment; Verifying
Climate Data
Jul '25
CPAT; Climate Impacts; Expert Interviews; Vulnerability
$25,000
Assessment; Final Climate Report; Begin Integration
Aug '25
CPAT; Climate Impacts; Expert Interviews; Vulnerability
$25,000
Assessment; Verifying VA Data; Continue Integration
with Existing Policies/Plans; Adaptive Capacity & Policy
Integration; Determining Gaps
Sep '25
CPAT; Public Engagement; Climate Impacts; Expert
$25,000
Interviews; Finalizing Vulnerability Assessment Report;
Draft Sub -element Recommendations; Continue
Integration with Existing Policies/Plans; Determining
Gaps ,
Oct '25
CPAT; Incorporate Feedback; Draft Sub -element
$25,000
Recommendations; Continue Integration with Existing
Policies/Plans; Determining Gaps
Nov '25
Project wrap up includes finalizing reports, ensuring
$25,000
feedback is incorporated, satisfying Commerce
requirements for Resiliency Pathway
Dec '25 (or
Project wrap up includes finalizing reports, ensuring
$25,000
date of project
feedback is incorporated, satisfying Commerce
closing if
requirements for Resiliency Pathway, and Project
later)
closeout.
Total Project
Reimbursed by Dept of Commerce Grant
$300 000
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Fees
EXHIBIT B
Scope of Services
The services that Measure Meant shall provide to Grant County are summarized in this Exhibit
B as well as in Exhibit C.
corm UFJAI Jan/Feb
Create Engagement Plan Jan/Feb
Create Report Summaries and
Communication Material Jul —Sept
Conduct Workshops/Feedback Mar — Sep
Audit flans &Policies
Conduct Audit Jan — Mar
Equity & EJ Review Jan — Apr
Integrate into Adaptive Capacity &
Recommendations Jul —Aug
Pursue Pathwa~s
Ju $60,QQQ
Draft Sub -Element
Jul — Aug
Incorporate Feedback
Jul — Oct
Integration Recommendations (other
Comp Plan chapters)
Aug —Nov
Update Existing and/or Develop New
Policies/Plans
Sep —Dec
Project Closeout Meeting
Dec
EXHIBIT C
Excerpt from the
Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal for Grant County
prepared by Measure Meant and Nexus Planning Services
Attached
Effective climate planning relies on local data, sound
science, meaningful community engagement, and under-
standing the unique community priorities. Our team will
guide Grant County through an inclusive and comprehen-
sive process to adopt a climate resilience plan that uses
local knowledge and input tocreate adaptation strategies
and goals. This project providesanopportunityforthe
County towork alongside residents, {]MACities, and other
partners toset goals that ensure aresilient and prosperous
future for Grant County.
The process isiterative and there isnosingle set ofso|u-
tions'making the facilitation process extremely important.
Our process incorporates guidance from reputable climate
data tools, including the U.S. Climate Resi|ienceTbo|k|t,
guidance from the Department ofCommerce, and our
experience working with cities, tribes, and businesses. We
are experienced |nusing these tools boadapt tocommunity
needs.
The diagram below illustrates our climate plan-
ning process. The orange boxes represent the
process vvewill use to develop the climate resil-
iency strategy. The Coun+«sClimate Policy Advi-
sory Team (CpAT)provides guidance throughout
the project andourteamintegretesoutreach
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Climate Impacts
climate driver vulnerabilities
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Board used for the City ofSpokane's Environment
Justice & Equity Comm d±eers'outreach efforts.
during each step. This ensures the final climate
plan has community buy -in and prioritizes the
needs of those most at -risk to climate impacts.
All sections that follow provide context for the
approach and deliverables for each phase.
adaptation
Climate Adaptation
� Strategies
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'Section numbers align with the section numbering in the RFQ
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Climate Action Plan
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Approach
C'oM0TDUDit` Engagement & Outreach
be-
tween the local government and their communi-
ties. Our approach to community engagement is
truly one ofco-creation' and it requires engage-
ment early and often. Within the first few days
ofproject kickoff,ourteamwU|beginfaciUtating
the creation ofyour Climate Policy Advisory Team
(CPAT). We will look to County staff tohelp guide
the initial formation of the CPAT with the expec-
tation that the team will provide perspectives
and insights unique tothe County'scommunity.
Our team will work with the CFATtocreate a
robust community engagement plan. This plan
will include acombination ofeducational events,
workshops, and surveys. Our goal |stomake sure
that anyone interested inparticipating inGrant
County's climate planning can make meaningful
contributions tothe plan. Special considerations
may be given to engage with local tribal nations.
We know that climate change will not be felt
equally across society. This iswhy itisvital that
those most at -risk ofclimate impacts have mean-
insf u|opportunity to contribute to the planning
process. Tbensure historically underservedmem-
bers of your community are equitably represent-
ed, we will make sure to reserve an appropriate
number ofadvisory seats for people representing
at -risk groups asidentified byCounty staff and
the advisory team. Examples ofat-risk groups
might include low-income, B|P{]Ccommunities'
children, the elderly, orpeople with underlying
health problems. Specific needs for community
members will beidentified during the vulnerabili-
ty assessment phase.
Create Climate Policy AdvisoryTea00 served communities, and local tribes.
The Climate Policy Advocacy ' Team will help steer
the project and provide local perspective and
The CP/\Tmay include planners, public
works experts, community members, individuals
who are adept |nexamining and shaping zoning
and land use policy, specialists from sectors such
ashazard mitigation, public health, transporta-
tion, fish and wildlife habitats' and forestry- all
areas intertwined with climate concerns.
,Create Engagement Plar
Our team will create anengagement plan |n
consultation with the County & the CFATto
ensure regular and meaningful engagement with
community partners and contributors including
regional government agencies, the business com-
munity, nonprofits, concerned citizens, under -
Create Assessment Reports &
Communication Materials
This step incorporates findings from the Vulner-
ability Assessnlentbmprovdedbgestibkainfonna-
tionfortheconmmunit»This|nfonnadonisused
toconduct open houses and workshops where
the public can learn and contribute tothe
project.
Conduct
Gather Feedback I
When the draft Resilience Sub -element isready,
our team will host aseries ofin-person and on-
line
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Section 3, Steps I & 3: Climate Impacts & Vulnerability Assessmenil
Adimate vulnerability assessment considers the
extent towhich climate change is expected to
impact infrastructure, society, the economy, and
the environment. The process results in a great-
er understanding of climate risk for the County
as an organization and the community at -large.
This ksthe part ofthe process that will guide the
creation ofthe Countv'sadaptation es
and allow understanding ofwhich co -benefits the
County should prioritize. This process requires
broad community participation.
Probability x Consequence
Vulnerab*11ity
Adaptive Capacity
our Steps to Determine Vulnerabilitl
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Research Future Climate ~� Projections.
Use State approved climate tools and inter-
view |oca|expertstoidentif»ke«cUmatedriv-
ers for Grant County, such as increasing high
heat orwildfire risk. Wewill research multiple
climate scenarios throughout this century
comparing projections to historical averages.
^� Evaluating Probability &Consequences:
Determine the extent iowhich infrastructure,
people, the economy, orthe environment
might beimpacted h«the exposures identi-
fied inStep 2'paying particular attention to
areas where climate exposures will be most
consequential.
The facets of Adapfine Capacity
Relationships between
people that allow them ur
make c�c�veddecisions
about the future
Rules regulations and
management styles that allow
the community tnadapt uo
changing conditions
ourom Climate Impacts
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Determine whether identified climate drivers
will have animpact onkey County functions,
including infrastructure, people, the economy
and environment. This step considers expo-
sure and sensitivity ofvaluable community
assets.
1 -Assess Adaptive -� capacity:
Analyze Grant Cou.—^_existing adaotiveca-
oacitvtohe|p mitigate climate impacts. This
may include existing hazard mitigation phans
for extreme weather orinfrastructure failures
that Grant County and their partners within
the larger community already have in place
Individual capacity combined
with others in the organization to
make choices inthe face of
climate change
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Steps & Deliverables
Research Climate Impacts
Conduct climate impact research and report
onkey climate drivers projected toirnpectthe
[ounty. Report onboth future projections and
historical averages boincorporate climate impacts
already being felt by the community.
� MapSectons&Assets-Nentifvngke«sec-
tmrs and assets ofvalue to the Grant County
community. Assets are any item ofvalue to
Grant County including societal, envronrnental, economic assets and key infrastructure.
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=Identify Non Stressors-Cl|mgte
impacts do not happen in a bubble. Non -cli-
mate stressors, like population growth, land
use changes, and invasive species interact with
Section 3, Step 21: Policy Audit
The audit ofexisting policies and initiatives in-
cludes identifying any local or state policies that
impact Grant County asitrelates toclimate and
the environment. The purpose ofconducting this
audit is to ensure our planning process is orient-
ed within the context of existing policies and in
alignment with other County goals and initiatives.
Section 3, Step 4.* Pursue Pathwayl
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Using data fronnthe Vulnerability
our project team will guide the CFAT in identify-
ing climate adaptation goals, strategies,and ac-
tions.During this step, vvewill integrate resiliency
measures into asingle comprehensive climate
resiliency plan.
As mentioned above, vvewill provide oppor-
tunities
climate impacts to create additional risk or
adaptive capacity. Wewill include the nun-cU-
mate stressqrslikely to'impact the County and
assess their interaction with climate.
Conduct Vulnerability Assessment - Once key
sectors, assets, and climate drivers have been
identified and verified h»the CFY\T,vvewill
determine Grant County's largest climate vul-
nerabilities using the approach outlined above.
Any area with a medium or high vulnerability
will beaddressed with adaptation measures |n
the final plan.
Climate Vulnerability Report
The County will receive areport detailing all the
work done in this section.
Steps & Deliverables
Policy Audit Report
It islikely that Grant County has already started
planning for climate impacts invarious depad-
nnents.{]urteamwiUconductthis audit inthe
background while other work isprogressing,
incorporating feedback from the CFATtomake
sure that policies are not missed.
meaningful engagement. \Ne also use community
feedback toinform amulti-criteria assessment
for identifying co -benefits and toprioritize the
final list of recommendations. All final recom-
mendations will reflect community feedback and
priorities. After the last community engagement
events are completed, the CP/g-determines if
any last changes should bemade before finalizing
the recommended updates.
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Guide the CFAT using the data and assessments
completed thus far to:
= Set resiliency targets and goals
• Select priority measures to accomplish targets
& goa|s
• Establish co -benefits and conduct analysis to
use inprioritizing adaptation and mitigation
measures. Co -benefits might include envi-
ronmental protection, economic opportunity,
human health benefits, and increased equity
0 Setcomnnun|tyadaptation goals using prind-
p/esofenvironmental justice
• Identify priority adaptation measures to ad-
dress climate vulnerabilities
Wework with the County and CPATmembers
bodecide how toincorporate feedback from the
community engagement events and each ofthe
UGAcities. The time required tofinalize the plan
feed-
back received from the broader community. This
step includes enexamination ofthe different
pathways the Department of Commerce lays out
in their guidance.
vursue Appropriate Pathways
During this step, our team will determine the
best approach to implementing all the goals and
measures outlined inthe previous step into your
Countv'sComprehensive Plan and/or update
existing plans orpolicies. This may include one
ormore ofthe following pathways outlined b«
the Department ofCommerce: adapt existing
goals and policies; develop new goals &policies;
update and adopt hazard mitigation plan.
Project Closeout Meeting
Just asvveplan akickoff meeting toinitiate the
project our team will conduct afinal debriefing
with the County toensure all deliverables have
been met inasatisfactory manner. The closeout
meeting provides the County anopportunity to
request final changes to deliverables. Afterward,
the County can celebrate!
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