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Home My WebLink AboutPublic Hearing - BOCC (003)Grant County Board Of County Commissioners Please Sign In For The Record PUBLIC HEARING Grants Admin Budget Extension AOC3449 DATE September 1, 2026 TIME 8:45 AM Please Print Your Name Clearly NAME REPRESENTING CONTACT INFO: PHONE/E-MAIL v� v a https://grantcountywa.sharepoint.com/teams/BOCC/Shared Documents/General/Templates/Public Hearings/0 Sign In Sheet, Open Record.docx BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS AND GRANT COUNTY RESOLUTION No. 26- 06 3 -cc 1*NTHEREAS, Chapter 34.39 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, permits local government entities to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage, for the purposes of providing services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities; and WHEREAS, Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is authorized pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW to enter into Interagency Agreements; and WHEREAS, Grant County, Washington is vested with authority to enter into an Interagency Agreement pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Interagency Agreement is to reimburse extraordinary costs of re- sentenciner and vacating sentences as required by State v. Blake (Blake) to Grant County; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Washington State AOC and Grant County to enter into this Interagency Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the attached Interagency Agreement between Grant County and Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts be approved. DATED this ATTEST: day of 2026. Yea No Caitlin ;; 4.1;,., xx ""'11 aitlin LIM-anell 0 Clerk of the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Nay Abstain Grant County, Washington <:7 Kevin R. Buw8se S. Chair 0 u Ro s ice -Chair 4a� Avi I Cindy Carter, Member Pale I of I Docusign Envelope ID: 908848F5-OBC7-8C8B-8137-EAC51994385B WASHINGTt7N COURT'S INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS AOC3449 AND GRANT COUNTY 1. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT This Interagency Agreement is made and entered into by and between the State of Washington acting by and through the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, hereinafter referred to as "AOC or Procuring Agency," and Grant County, referred to as "County". The AOC and the County may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties". 2. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to reimburse extraordinary costs of resentencing and vacating sentences as required by State v. Blake ("Blake') to County. THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT: 3. STATEMENT OF WORK The County shall: Submit A-19s to AOC for reimbursement of extraordinary judicial, prosecutorial, clerk, court administration and/or defense -related costs of resentencing and vacating the sentences of individuals whose convictions or sentences are affected by the Blake decision. For Municipalities and Counties, this will include language Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5998, Section 113(8) passed by the 2026 Legislature, which includes simple drug possession, to include cannabis and possession of paraphernalia. REV May2025 AOC3449 Page 1 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 908848F5-OBC7-8C8B-8137-EAC51994385B unique court code for the jurisdiction for which the work was completed must be provided; and, o Data, including case numbers and aggregate data on the number and type of cases ➢ Vacated under Blake; ➢ Resentenced under Blake; and ➢ Being worked on under Blake. • Date(s) Services were provided • Receipt(s) if applicable • Total Reimbursement Payment will be considered timely if made by the AOC within thirty (30) calendar dates of receipt of a properly prepared A19. No Al shall be submitted until after a deliverable has been accepted by the AOC Program Manager. The AOC will not make any advanced payments or payments in anticipation of services or supplies under this Contract. 8. REVENUE SHARING a. AOC, in its sole discretion, may initiate revenue sharing. AOC will notify the County via unilateral amendment to the agreement no later than May 1, 2027, that AOC intends to reallocate funding among courts in the program. If AOC determines the County may not spend all funds available under the Agreement, then AOC may reduce the Agreement amount. If AOC determines the County may spend more funds than available under the Agreement and for its scope, then AOC may increase the Agreement amount. b. If the AOC initiates revenue sharing, then the County must submit the final revenue sharing A-19 to payables(a�courts.wa.gov between July 12, 2027, and August 1, 2027. 9. AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT The Program Manager and County Program Manager noted below shall be responsible for and shall be the contact people for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Contract. The parties may change administrators by written notice. AOC Program Manager II County Program Manager Sharon Fogo Kimberly Allen PO Box 41170 PO Box 37 Olympia, WA 98504-1170 Ephrata, WA 98823 Sharon. Fogo@courts.wa.qov kallen(c�grantcount)wa.qov (360)819-7305 (509) 754-2011 RED/ May2025 AOC3449 Page 3 of 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 908848F5-OBC7-8C8B-8137-EAC51994385B shall constitute the same instrument which may be sufficiently evidenced by one counterpart. Execution of this Agreement at different times and places by the Parties shall not affect the validity thereof so long as all the Parties hereto execute a counterpart of this Agreement. g. Electronic Signatures. An electronic signature or electronic record of this Agreement or any other ancillary agreement shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Agreement or such other ancillary agreement for all purposes. h. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings between them. There are no representations or understandings of any kind not set forth herein. i. Governing Law. The validity, construction, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of .the State of Washington, without regard to its choice of law principles that would provide for the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. j. Independent Capacity. The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement shall continue to be employees or agents of that party and shall not be considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of the other party. k. Jurisdiction & Venue. In the event that any action is brought to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the parties agree to exclusive jurisdiction in Thurston County Superior Court for the State of Washington and agree that in any such action venue shall lie exclusively at Olympia, Washington. I. Right of Inspection,. The County shall provide right of access to its facilities to the AOC, or any of its officers, or to any other authorized agent or official of the State of Washington at all reasonable times, in order to monitor and evaluate performance, compliance, and/or quality assurance under this agreement. m. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable. n. Termination for Non -Availability of Funds. AOC's ability to make payments is contingent on availability of funding. In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and prior to completion or expiration date of this Agreement, AOC, at its sole discretion, may REV May2025 AOC3449 Page 5 of 6 GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) r"k REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: bOcc DATE: 7/28/2026 REQUEST SUBMITTED BY Karne Stockton PHONE: 2937 ockto CON-FACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE,Karrie Stn _ O 1 i CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, '.'-,--'YES 'N ITYPE(S) OF DOCUMENTS SUMMED: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 1 lAgreement / Contract I- 'AP Vouchers Appointment Reappointment DARPA Related oiar "Bids/ RFPs / Quotes Xd EI -113id Opening Scheduled E Boards / Committees Budget El LiComputer Related 1 f "-jCounty Code DEmergency Purchase DErnployee Rel, OFacilities Related 0 Financial [11 Funds E, Hearing 01 Invoices / Purchase Orders i—Fa Grants — Fed/State/County E-j"I L e a s e s r,--,MOA / MOU C1 Minutes 00rdinances 'Lj Out of State Travel Petty Cash Policies E[Proclamations for Purchase - Resolution 0 Recornmendafi Professional Serv/Consultant Letter CIsurplus Req F]ITax Levies OThank You's [TTax Title Property E]WSL.CB If M, A Request approval to docusigin the Blake Interagency Agreement between Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and Grant County for Blake reimbursement of extraordinary costs of re sentencing and va�F;atinq sentences as required by State v, Blake, amount of $-15,000. 'TeMri is July 1 2026 through June 30, 2027- If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? El YES 0 N 0 If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? El YES [1 N 0 iii N/A DATE OF ACTION._ r- , APPROVr_. DENIED ABSTAIN D1: D21 D3: 4/23/24 DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO, WITHDRAWN. STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT 1, Blaze Griffith- Steele, do solemnly swear that I am the Principle Agent of the Columbia Basin Herald, a newspaper established and regularly published five days a week in the English language, in and of general circulation continuously for more than six (6) months prior the 31st day of March, 1944; that said newspaper is printed in an office maintained at its place of publication in the City of Moses Lake, Washington; that said newspaper was approved and designated as a legal newspaper by the order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for Grant County on the 31 st day of March, 1944; and that said order has not been revoked and is in full force and effect. That the annexed is a true copy of Legal Notice # 08050/53903 BUDGET EXT GRANTS ADMIN as it was published in regular issues (and not in supplement form) of said newspaper once each WEEK for a period of 2 consecutive WEEKS commencing on: the 18TH of AUGUST 2026 and ending on the 25TH of AUGUST 2026.both dates inclusive and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period, that the full amount of fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $66. aze G iffith teele Subscribed and sworn to before me this- 25T" DAY OFAUGUST 2026, Bob Ray Richardson,,.,, i Notary Public State of Washington"'" :'` My Appointment Expires 11/4/2029 I L nimission Number 21034179 0, [- -- Bob Ray Richardson Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Residing in Moses Lake, Washington =�''"'°� GRANT COUNTY �� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS To: Legals Columbia Basin Herald From: Caitlin E. Manell Clerk of the Board Fax: (509) 765-8659 Pages: I (icludingcoversheet) Phone: --- (509) 765-4561 Phone: (509) 754-2011, ext. 2931 Re: Public. Hearing Notice Date: August 12,2026 11 Urgent 11 For Review, 11 Please Comment 0 Please Reply El Confidential Please publish the following on August 18 and August 25, 2026 and bill the Grant County Commissioners: We also require an Affidavit of Publication. Please place the ad *in 9 pt font and your normal six-colunm format, columnar, as shown. Feel free to contact me at the num. ber listed above. '+i TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN HAT AN OPEN RECORD UBLIC HEARING WILL, BE [ELD September 1, 2026 at 8:45 Ime in the Chant County `onimissioners' Hearing room, burthouse3 Ephrata, 'ViI,A to consider Budget Extension request from tents Admin in the amount of 15,000 for funds received from iteragency Agreement No. ,0044. Infonnation about this ,quest can be found at: !i2s://www.grantcgEnWva-gov/741/ 1pcoming-Public-Hearings, or may e requested by email to Dmmissioners(&.Qrantcountvwa. gov. rh rant County is also pr ing access to is scheduled heating via Zoom audio_ o participate i in the hearing please call i to the bearing at 1(253) 205-0468, eater the access code (914 5357 5883) and password (2262293 73) andyo t will be pined to the meeting in a ` nted'stataas ntil such a time as the hearing allowsfor ar iblic testimony. Yyou have any quesfions about this prace ure, please all the Commissioner's Cl ce in advant Vthe heanng. Mthin E. Martell,, Clerk of the Boarr conum-ssioner s Office. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN THAT AN OPEN RE- CORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD Septem- ber 1, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. in the Grant County Com- missioners' Hearing room, Courthouse, Ephra- ta, WA to consider a Bud- get Extension request from Grants Admin in the amount of $15,000 for funds received from In- teragency Agreement No., AOC3449. Information about this request can be found at: https://www. grantcountywa.gov/741/ Upcoming -Public -Hear- ings, or may be request- ed by email to commis- sioners@grantcountywa. gov. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via Zoom audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (253) 205-0468, enter the ac- cess code (914 5357 5883) and password (26229323) and you will be joined to the meeting in a `muted' status until such time as the hearing allows for pub- lic testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner's Of- fice in advance of the hearing. Caitlin E. Manell, Clerk of the Board, Com- missioner's Office. #08050/53903 Pub: August 18 & 25, 202b