Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (SCDEM) Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management ServicesSept. 22, 2021
Mayor Mike Nelson
City of Edmonds
1215th Ave. North
Edmonds, WA 98203
Dear Mayor Nelson:
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Snohomish County
Department of Emergency
Management
720 80th Street SW, Bldg. A
Everett, WA 98203
(425)388-5060
vwvw.snoco.org
Dave Somers
County Executive
This letter serves to formally acknowledge the continuation of our interlocal agreement (ILA) for emergency
management services. Per the conditions of the existing ILA, we look forward to working with you through
December 31, 2024.
The response to the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the value of our partnerships. It also reemphasized the need
to prepare for all the threats and hazards facing Snohomish County. With new programs like FEMA's Building
Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), our federal partners created more opportunities to strengthen
our county before the next disaster happens. As we identify the lessons learned from the pandemic response, I
believe we will have opportunities to work together to strengthen the State's support of emergency
management, too.
All that said, thank you for your continued partnership. I truly believe our arrangement in Snohomish County
makes us uniquely prepared to work together before, during, and after disasters. If you have any questions
about anything DEM-related, please don't hesitate to contact me at 425.388.5068 or
lason.biermann@snoco.ore.
Sincerely,
Jason Biermann, Director
ENCL: Schedule D, 2022 Estimated Service Fees
Schedule D
2022 Estimated Service Fees by Jurisdiction
2022 Service Fees
Jurisdiction
April 1, 2021
Population Est.'
2022 Provisional
Per Capita Rate2
2022 Fees3
Arlington
21,710
$1.33
$28,861
Brier
6,815
$1.33
$9,060
Darrin ton
1,435
$1 33
$1,908
Edmonds
42,780
$1.33
$56,872
Gold Bar
2,220
$1.33
$2,951
Granite Falls
4,525
$1.33
$6,016
Index
175
$1.33
$233
Lake Stevens
35,460
$1.33
$47,141
Lynnwood
41,020
$1.33
$54,532
Mill Creek
20,720
$1.33
$27,545
Monroe
19,990
$1.33
$26,575
Mountlake Terrace
22,640
$1.33
$30,098
M ukilteo
21,470
$1.33
$28, 542
Snohomish
10,340
$1.33
$13,746
Stanwood
7,425
$1 33
$9,871
Sultan
5,715
$1 33
$7, 598
Woodway
1.375
$1 33
$1, 828
Tulalip Tribes^
4,980
$1.33
$6,620
Stilla uamish Tribes
367
$1.33
$488
'Source: Based on projected growth and the State of Washington, Office of Financial Management, April 1, 2021
Estimates; http://www.ofm.wa.gov/poplapril1/defauIt.asp
zA per capita breakdown of DEM's 2022 General Fund budget, less salary and benefits of the Director and Fiscal
Supervisor. ($1.3294)
3The 2022 fees are based on the April 1, 2021 population estimate multiplied by DEM's general fund budget, less
the allocation for the DEM Director and Fiscal Supervisor.
4The Tulalip Tribes population numbers will be obtained from the Tulalip Tribes Enrollment Department once every
year.
5The Stillaguamish Tribe population numbers will be obtained from the Stillaguamish Tribe Enrollment Officer once
every year.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EM§RGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(the "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 20LI by and
between SNOHOMISH COUNTY, a political subdivision of Offie State of Washington (the
"County"), and the CITY OF EDMONDS, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington
(the "City") (individually "Party" and collectively "Parties") pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW.
RECITALS
A. The County has established the Snohomish County Department of Emergency
Management (hereinafter "SCDEM") as an emergency management agency within County
government pursuant to Chapter 2.36 SCC.
B. The County, acting through SCDEM, operates as a local organization for
emergency management in accordance with relevant comprehensive emergency management
plans and programs pursuant to Chapter 3 8.5 2 RCW.
C. The City and the County have previously contracted for coordinated emergency
management services through a series of Interlocal Agreements for Emergency Management
Services, most recently dated February 4, 2016.
D. The coordinated emergency management services that SCDEM provides augment,
but do not supplant, the City's responsibilities and obligations under Chapter 38.52 RCW.
E. The County and City believe that it is in the public interest to provide coordinated
emergency management services as provided herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective agreements set forth below and
for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the County and the City agree as follows:
1. Purpose of Agreement.
This Agreement is authorized by and entered into pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW. The
purpose and intent of this Agreement is to provide an economical mechanism for administration
and coordination of County and City emergency management programs, generally to protect the
public peace, health, and safety and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the County
and City.
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2. Effective Date and Duration.
This Agreement shall not take effect unless and until it has been duly executed by both
Parties and either filed with the County Auditor or posted on the County's Interlocal Agreements
website. This Agreement shall remain in effect through midnight December 31, 2021, unless
earlier terminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 below, and the term of this Agreement
may be extended or renewed for up to one (1) additional three (3) year term, upon the City
providing the County written notice on or before April 30, 2021. The County shall in writing
approve or reject the extension or renewal within thirty (30) days of receiving notice of intent to
extend or renew; PROVIDED FURTHER, that each Party's obligations after December 31, 2018,
are contingent upon local legislative appropriation of necessary funds for this specific purpose in
accordance with applicable law. In the event that funds are not appropriated for this Agreement,
then this Agreement shall terminate as of the last fiscal year for which funds are appropriated. The
Party shall notify the other Party in writing of any non -allocation of funds at the earliest possible
date.
3. Administrators.
Each Party to this Agreement shall designate an individual (an "Administrator"), who may
be designated by title or position, to oversee and administer such Party's participation in this
Agreement. The Parties' Initial Administrators shall be the following individuals:
Count 's Initial Administrator: City's Initial Administrator:
Jason Biermann, Director
Mayor Dave Earling
Snohomish County Department of
City of Edmonds
Emergency Management
121 5th Ave N
720 80th Street SW, Building A
Edmonds, WA 98020
Everett, Washington 98203
Either Party may change its Administrator at any time by delivering written notice of such
Party's new Administrator to the other Party.
4. Emergency Management Services.
The County shall provide emergency management services, as described herein, to the City
during the term of this Agreement in accordance with Chapter 38.52 RCW. The County will
endeavor to provide the Services as described in its comprehensive emergency management plan
and in Schedule A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. At its option, the City may elect to
receive any or all of the additional services described in Schedule B, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein, upon at least 30 days' written notice provided to the County and subject to
the availability of County resources. All Services shall be provided without warranty of any kind,
including but not limited to the sufficiency or adequacy of the actions of the Parties in response to
an emergency or disaster or for support of search and rescue operations with regard to any person
or property in distress. The City shall remain responsible for the provision of all those services
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identified in Schedule C, attached hereto, as well as any other services the City is otherwise
required by law to perform.
5. Advisory Board.
The City shall be entitled during the term of this Agreement to voting representation on the
SCDEM Advisory Board established by SCC 2.36.100. The duties of the Advisory Board are set
forth in SCC 2.36.130, as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
6. Independeni Contractor.
The County will perform all Services under this Agreement as an independent contractor
and not as an agent, employee, or servant of the City. The County shall be solely responsible for
control, supervision, direction and discipline of its personnel, who shall be employees and agents
of the County and not the City. The County has the express right to direct and control the County's
activities in providing the Services in accordance with the specifications set out in this Agreement.
The City shall only have the right to ensure performance.
7. Compensation.
7.1 Annual Service Charge. The City shall pay an Annual Service Charge to the
County. Beginning January 1, 2020, and as adjusted annually each January 1 thereafter, the
Annual Service Charge shall be a per capita rate based on: 1) SCDEM's proposed General Fund
budget, minus funding for those positions predicated by SCDEM's status as a county department
(specifically, the director and accounting analyst), and; 2) the City's population number from the
annual Office of Financial Management (OFM) Estimate for Population of Cities, Towns and
Counties Used for Allocation of Selected State Revenues State of Washington, the 2018 version of
which attached hereto and incorporated herein at Schedule D. By July 15 of each year, the County
shall issue a revision to Schedule D to reflect changes to the City's population number from the
annual Office of Financial Management (OFM) Estimate for Population of Cities, Towns and
Counties Used for Allocation of Selected State Revenues State of Washington and the resulting
Annual Service Charge for the subsequent year. For 2019, the Annual Service Charge shall be set
at the median between a rate of $1.22 per capita and the per capita assessment based on the 2020
Annual Service Charge model.
7.2 Invoicing. The Annual Service Charge includes the services described in this
Agreement's Schedule A, and reasonable operation and maintenance costs for which there will be
no separate billing. The County shall invoice the City or its designee for the Annual Service Charge
for all services performed by the County. The City shall be responsible for complete and timely
payment of all amounts invoiced regardless of whether the City opts to participate in the invoiced
services. Invoices will be sent quarterly or on any other schedule that is mutually convenient to
the Parties. Payment of the Annual Service Charge is due and payable in quarterly installments on
January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
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7.3 Additional Services. If a City elects to receive additional service(s)s as described
in Schedule B, one half of the cost of additional service(s) shall be added to the quarterly invoice
after the City notifies SCDEM and the remaining half shall be added to the quarterly invoice that
follows the delivery of the additional service(s).
7.4 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Performance Grants. The Parties
acknowledge the importance of sustaining SCDEM staff currently funded by federal grants. In the
event that SCDEM receives notice of cuts to federal grants that may jeopardize SCDEM's ability
to fulfill the Services outlined in this Agreement, the County agrees to notify the City within 15
days of receipt of notice of such cuts from proponent of the federal grant. Following such
notification, the Parties agree to reassess the Services and Annual Service Charge. The City agrees
that by entering into this Agreement, it will forego applying for Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) monies.
8. Hold Harmless and Indemnification.
Except in those situations where the Parties have statutory or common law immunity for
their actions and/or inactions and to the extent permitted by state law, and for the limited purposes
set forth in this Agreement, each Party shall protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the other
Party, its officers, elected officials, agents and employees, while acting within the scope of their
employment as such, from and against any and all claims (including demands, suits, penalties,
liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever including
attorney's fees) arising out of or in any way resulting from such Party's own negligent acts, errors,
or omissions or willful misconduct related to such Party's participation and obligations under this
Agreement. Each Party agrees that its obligations under this subsection extend to any claim,
demand, and/or cause of action brought by or on behalf of any of its employees or agents. For this
purpose, each Party, by mutual negotiation, hereby waives, with respect to the other Party only,
any immunity that would otherwise be available against such claims under the industrial insurance
act provisions of Title 51 RCW.
9. Pi-ivileges and Immunities.
Whenever the employees of the County or the City are rendering outside aid pursuant to
the authority contained in RCW 38.52.070 and 38.52.080(1), such employees shall have the same
powers, duties, privileges, and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the County or
the City in which they are normally employed. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any other
power, duty, right, privilege, or immunity afforded the County or the City in Chapter 38.52 RCW.
10. Liability Related to City Ordinances, Policies, Rules and Regulations.
In executing this Agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility for or
in any way release the City from any liability or responsibility which arises in whole or in part
from the existence or effect of City ordinances, policies, rules or regulations. If any cause, claim,
suit, action or administrative proceeding is commenced in which the enforceability and/or validity
of any such City ordinance, policy, rule or regulation is at issue, the City shall defend the same at
its sole expense and, if judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the City, the County,
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or both, the City shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and reasonable attorney's
fees.
11. Compliance with Laws.
In the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, each Party shall comply with
all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations.
12. Early Termination.
Either Party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon written notice to
the other Party by no later than March 30 of the year of termination. Termination pursuant to this
Section 12 will become effective on December 31 of the calendar year in which the termination
notice is given.
13. Dispute Resolution.
In the event differences between the parties should arise over the terms and conditions or
the performance of this Agreement, the parties shall use their best efforts to resolve those
differences on an informal basis. If those differences cannot be resolved informally, the matter
shall be referred for mediation to a mediator mutually selected by the parties. If mediation is not
successful, either of the parties may institute legal action for specific performance of this
Agreement or for damages.
14. Notices.
All notices required to be given by any Party to the other Party under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be delivered either in person, by United States mail, or by electronic mail
(email) to the applicable Administrator or the Administrator's designee. Notice delivered in person
shall be deemed given when accepted by the recipient. Notice by United States mail shall be
deemed given as of the date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and
addressed to the Administrator, or their designee, at the addresses set forth in Section 3 of this
Agreement. Notice delivered by email shall be deemed given as of the date and time received by
the recipient.
15. Performance.
Time is of the essence of the Agreement in each and all of the provisions and scope of
services in which performance is a factor.
16. Entire Agreement,- Amendment.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject
matter hereof, and supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements between the Parties
regarding the subject matter contained herein. This Agreement may not be modified or amended
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in any manner except by a written document executed with the same formalities as required for
this Agreement and signed by the Party against whom such modification is sought to be enforced.
17. Conflicts between Attachments and Text.
Should any conflicts exist between any attached exhibit or schedule and the text or main
body of this Agreement, the text or main body of this Agreement shall prevail.
18. Governing Law and Venue.
This Agreement shall be governed by and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State
of Washington. The venue of any action arising out of this Agreement shall be in the Superior
Court of the State of Washington, in and for Snohomish County. In the event that a lawsuit is
instituted to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover all costs of such a lawsuit, including reasonable attorney's fees.
19. Interpretation.
This Agreement and each of the terms and provisions of it are deemed to have been
explicitly negotiated by the Parties, and the language in all parts of this Agreement shall, in all
cases, be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either of the Parties
hereto. The captions and headings in this Agreement are used only for convenience and are not
intended to affect the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be
construed so that wherever applicable the use of the singular number shall include the plural
number, and vice versa, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders.
20. Seyerability.
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
shall, for any reason and to any extent, be found invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected thereby, but shall instead continue in full force and effect, to the extent permitted by law.
21. No Waiver.
Failure by either Party at any time to require performance by the other Party under this
Agreement or to claim a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as
affecting any subsequent breach hereof or the right to require performance or affect the ability to
claim a breach with respect hereto.
22. No Assignment.
This Agreement shall not be assigned, either in whole or in part, by either Party without
the express written consent of the other Party, which may be granted or withheld in such Party's
sole discretion. Any attempt to assign this Agreement in violation of the preceding sentence shall
be null and void and shall constitute a default under this Agreement.
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23. Warranty of Authority.
Each of the signatories hereto warrants and represents that he or she is competent and
authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purports to sign
this Agreement.
24. No Joint Venture.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any type or manner of
partnership, joint venture or other joint enterprise between the Parties.
25. No Separate Entity Neecssary.
The Parties agree that no separate legal or administrative entities are necessary to carry out
this Agreement.
26. Ownership of Property.
Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, any real or personal
property used or acquired by either Party in connection with its performance under this Agreement
will remain the sole property of such Party, and the other Party shall have no interest therein.
27. No Third Party Beneficiaries.
This Agreement and each and every provision hereof is for the sole benefit of the City and
the County. No other persons or Parties shall be deemed to have any rights in, under or to this
Agreement.
28. Execution in Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
above written.
COUNTY:
Snohomish County, a political subdivision
of the State of Washington
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Schedule A
Description of Emergency Management Services
The County shall provide Emergency Management Services (the "Services") through its
Department of Emergency Management ("SCDEM") to Cities, Towns, and Tribes (individually
"Participating Jurisdiction", and collectively "Participating Jurisdictions"). These Services shall
include the following.
1. General: SCDEM will maintain an emergency management organization that
complies with state law and federal guidelines. This organization will implement the concepts of
the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and incorporate best practices of emergency
management into its operations. These best practices include a focus on developing disaster
management relationships within geographic sectors within the county, sectors defined by
expected damages to critical transportation and communications infrastructure during a
catastrophic incident.
2. Planning: SCDEM will assist Participating Jurisdictions in the development of
executable disaster -related plans. SCDEM will maintain emergency management plans in
accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance. SCDEM will use,
and encourage the use of, systematic planning processes that engage the whole community.
a. SCDEM will maintain the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (SCCEMP) and provide technical assistance (templates, meeting facilitation,
and plan review) to Participating Jurisdictions in order for them to maintain a CEMP, as either a
standalone plan or as an annex to the County's CEMP, which meets the requirements set forth in
RCW 38.52.030 and WAC 118-30-060. CEMPs shall include an analysis of the natural,
technological, or human caused hazards that could affect the County or jurisdiction, respectively.
CEMPs will also describe a NIMS-compliant incident management structure for use during
multiagency/multijurisdictional operations and include the procedures to be used during
emergencies for coordinating local resources, as necessary, and the resources of County
agencies, departments, commissions, and boards.
b. SCDEM will maintain the Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan, a
FEMA-approved multi jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan that complies with the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) and 44 CFR §201.6, and, upon request, provide technical
assistance (templates, meeting facilitation, and plan review) to Participating Jurisdictions in
order for them to maintain an annex to the County's FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan that
meets the requirements set forth in 44 CFR §201.6.
C. SCDEM will maintain the Snohomish County Disaster Recovery
Framework and, upon request, provide technical assistance (templates, meeting facilitation, and
plan review) to Participating Jurisdictions desiring to develop a jurisdictional Disaster Recovery
Framework.
d. SCDEM will maintain standard procedures for its Emergency
Coordination Center and provide technical assistance (templates, meeting facilitation, and
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document review) to Participating Jurisdictions in order to develop complementary procedures
for their respective Emergency Operations Centers.
e. SCDEM will participate in regional- and state -level planning efforts,
representing Snohomish County and, unless otherwise specified, the Participating Jurisdictions
within Snohomish County. Examples of such efforts include the Mount Baker/Glacier Peak
Response Plan and the Statewide Catastrophic Incident Planning Team.
3. Training and Exercise: SCDEM will assist Participating Jurisdictions to
develop, maintain, or expand their emergency management capabilities. The prioritized
capabilities to train and exercise are operational coordination, operational communications,
situational assessment, logistics, public information, and planning.
a. SCDEM will conduct an annual training and exercise planning workshop
(TEPW) in order to develop a coordinated training and exercise calendar. SCDEM will also send
representatives on behalf of Snohomish County and the Participating Jurisdictions to the State's
annual TEPW.
b. SCDEM will maintain a Training and Exercise Plan (TEP) that describes
the outcomes of the TEPW. SCDEM will produce and electronically distribute a training and
exercise calendar each month to the Participating Jurisdictions.
C. SCDEM will maintain a training program that adheres to state and federal
guidance, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training Plan and
FEMA's Core Capability Development Sheets. This training program includes:
i. SCDEM will assist each Participating Jurisdiction in the
development of a jurisdiction -specific NIMS compliance plan. This includes
providing assistance in determining applicable courses and identifying online and
in -person resources that can provide compliance -related courses. Participating
Jurisdictions retain the responsibility to track individual training of their staff
members and, per the State's policy, submit NIMS compliance reports.
ii. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of one ICS-300
(Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) course and one ICS-400 (Advanced
ICS for Complex Incidents) course each year.
iii. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of four G191
(Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface) workshops
each year.
iv. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of four
community points of distribution (CPOD) courses each year.
V. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of four initial
damage assessment courses each year.
vi. Upon request, SCDEM will deliver ICS-402 (ICS Overview for
Executives/Senior Officials) or its equivalent to each requesting Participating
Jurisdiction in order to educate the Participating Jurisdiction's policy makers and
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to help them meet the requirements of the National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
vii. Annually, SCDEM will host at least two local deliveries of courses
from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute and/or the National Disaster
Preparedness Consortium.
viii. On behalf of each Participating Jurisdiction, SCDEM will process
applications to host training opportunities available through FEMA's Emergency
Management Institute and/or the National Disaster Preparedness Consortium. The
Participating Jurisdiction requesting such courses will be responsible for
identifying a location and any costs associated with the course delivery, e.g.
refreshments.
ix. Countywide, SCDEM will deliver two offerings of an ARRL-
approved HAM radio technician class each year.
X. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of two
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings each year. Facilitation
includes assisting in the provision of instructors and course materials needed to
successfully conduct the course. In order to build CERT capability within the
Participating Jurisdictions, SCDEM will request and host CERT Train -the -Trainer
courses when there are an adequate number of students.
xi. SCDEM will deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, two trainings per
year on SCDEM's incident management software, WebEOC.
xii. SCDEM will deliver at least two offerings of ComVan operator
training per year.
d. SCDEM will maintain an exercise program that adheres to state and
federal guidance, including the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
and applicable grant requirements. Unless otherwise specified, the intent of SCDEM's exercise
program is to evaluate established plans and/or procedures, and identify ways to improve those
plans and/or procedures. The exercise program includes:
i. Every three years SCDEM will conduct a countywide functional
exercise that evaluates Snohomish County's CEMP, the procedures used in the
Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center, and our ability to coordinate
with jurisdictions throughout Snohomish County. SCDEM strongly encourages
all Participating Jurisdictions to participate in that exercise and will provide
technical assistance in the development of their exercise plan.
ii. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate four tabletop exercises (TTXs)
per year. These TTXs will evaluate Participating Jurisdictions' response plans and
capabilities against various hazards that threaten Snohomish County.
iii. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate four CPOD exercises per year
in conjunction with the CPOD training.
iv. Countywide, SCDEM will facilitate one damage assessment
exercise per quarter in conjunction with damage assessment training.
V. SCDEM will facilitate one EOC workshop each month. These
workshops will be used to develop or update the scheduled Participating
Jurisdiction's EOC procedures.
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vi. SCDEM will facilitate one EOC drill each month. These drills will
be used to validate the scheduled Participating Jurisdiction's EOC procedures.
vii. Countywide, SCDEM will conduct monthly communications drills
with Participating Jurisdictions to ensure the viability of various means of
communications.
4. Coordinating Disaster Response Activities: SCDEM and Participating
Jurisdictions will coordinate their emergency response activities in order to endeavor to
minimize death, injury, and damages to property, the economy, and the environment during
natural, technological or human -caused disasters.
a. SCDEM will maintain a 24 hour per day Duty Officer, who will serve as
the primary point of contact to address emergency management -related requests on behalf of
Participating Jurisdictions. The Duty Officer will be available via Snohomish County 911.
b. As resources allow, SCDEM will utilize multiple means of communication
to notify, warn, and/or provide information and instruction to the general public regarding
impending or occurring disasters.
C. SCDEM will maintain and, when necessary, activate the Snohomish County
Emergency Coordination Center (SCECC) and implement the Snohomish County CEMP and
applicable procedures. The SCECC may activate in anticipation of, or immediately after, disasters
as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6). The SCECC may also activate to provide support during pre -
planned events or at the approved request of a Participating Jurisdiction. Requests to activate the
SCECC will be made via the Duty Officer to the SCDEM Director. The decision to activate the
SCECC, and at what level, is made by the SCDEM Director or the appropriate designee in the
SCDEM line of succession.
d. SCDEM will maintain and, when necessary, activate the Snohomish County
Joint Information Center (SCJIC) and applicable procedures. The SCJIC may activate in
anticipation of, or immediately after, disasters as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6). The SCJIC may
also activate to provide support during pre -planned events or at the request of a Participating
Jurisdiction. Requests to activate the SCJIC will be made via the Duty Officer to the SCDEM
Director. The decision to activate the SCJIC, and at what level, is made by the SCDEM Director
or the appropriate designee in the SCDEM line of succession
C. When activated, the SCECC will coordinate resource requests among
affected jurisdictions within Snohomish County. The SCECC will also make available the
County's emergency resources not required for use elsewhere during emergencies, the use of
which shall be determined and prioritized by SCECC. When necessary, SCDEM will request state
and federal resources on behalf of the Participating Jurisdictions through Washington's established
emergency management protocols, i.e. from the SCECC to the Washington State Emergency
Operations Center. The Participating Jurisdictions agree that the County shall remain harmless in
the event of non -availability or non-performance of requested resources.
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f. When activated, the SCECC will coordinate situational awareness among
affected jurisdictions within Snohomish County, and with regional and state partners.
g. When activated, the SCJIC shall coordinate public information and
messaging about critical lifesaving and life -sustaining information by all means necessary to
expedite the delivery of emergency services and aid the public to take protective actions.
Participating Jurisdictions will identify appropriate points of contact with whom the JIC will
communicate to form the information network commonly referred to as the Joint Information
System (JIS).
h. When requested, and at the discretion of the SCDEM Director or the
appropriate designee in the SCDEM line of succession, SCDEM will deploy a liaison to the
participating jurisdiction to directly assist with incident management, technical support and
assistance, and/or use of mobile assets. During activation of the SCECC, SCDEM may request
that Participating Jurisdictions deploy liaisons to the Snohomish County ECC to enhance
communication between the SCECC and the incident site(s).
i. Upon determining that a disaster as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6) has
happened or is imminent, SCDEM will, under the provisions of SCC Chapter 2.36, initiate through
the County Executive a Proclamation of Emergency for Snohomish County. Upon determining
that a disaster as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6) has happened or is imminent, Participating
Jurisdictions will, under the provisions of applicable code, initiate through the Participating
Jurisdiction's appropriate authority a Proclamation of Emergency for their jurisdiction.
Participating Jurisdictions will notify SCDEM as soon as practicable of their intent to proclaim a
disaster and provide SCDEM with a copy of the proclamation as soon as practicable.
5. Coordinating Disaster Recovery Activities. SCDEM and Participating
Jurisdictions will coordinate their disaster recovery activities in order to endeavor to restore
critical services and establish a new normal for the affected area(s) as quickly as possible.
a. SCDEM, in conjunction with the State's Emergency Management Division
(EMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will coordinate the formal
post -disaster preliminary damage assessment (PDA) process. Participating Jurisdictions will be
responsible for tracking and reporting activities potentially reimbursable by federal and/or state
disaster assistance programs. Each participating jurisdiction remains responsible for the costs it
incurs.
b. In the aftermath of a disaster as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6), SCDEM
will initiate the transition of disaster response to disaster recovery. This includes implementing the
Snohomish County Disaster Recovery Framework and establishing the Recovery Support
Functions found therein. When requested, Participating Jurisdictions will identify points of contact
to be integrated into this process.
6. Volunteer / Emergency Worker Management: SCDEM will work in
collaboration with participating jurisdictions to develop volunteer capabilities that augment
participating jurisdictions' local disaster response efforts; specifically, Community Emergency
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Response Teams (CERT) and/or the Snohomish County Auxiliary Communications Service
(ACS)
a. Participating Jurisdictions will identify potential CERT and/or SERV
volunteers. SCDEM will facilitate their registration as emergency workers in accordance with the
Washington State Emergency Workers' Program and maintain a central database of these
volunteers. Annually, SCDEM will provide to the participating jurisdictions a list of the volunteers
living within each jurisdiction's respective boundaries.
b. SCDEM will provide oversight for a countywide CERT capability based on
self -organized and governed CERT teams. In this construct, SCDEM will facilitate initial CERT
training and support volunteer team coordinators that will be responsible for coordinating with
SCDEM for ongoing training, recruiting, and meeting place logistics.
i. As described in section 3.c.x. of this Schedule, SCDEM will
facilitate initial training for CERT volunteers. Initial training will consist of the
CERT program as outlined by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
and damage assessment (i.e. windshield survey) training.
ii. SCDEM will meet with the team coordinators annually to establish
a yearly training calendar for each CERT team. Each team's coordinator, with the
support of SCDEM, will be responsible for additional meetings and trainings.
iii. SCDEM, in collaboration with the team coordinators, will develop
and maintain countywide CERT policies that ensure consistency and are applicable
to all of the regional teams.
C. SCDEM will provide oversight to the Snohomish County Auxiliary
Communications Service (ACS) function, which provides redundant emergency communications
services to SCDEM, its Participating Jurisdictions, as well as hospitals and the Snohomish County
Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. SCDEM will assign trained ACS volunteers to
augment Participating Jurisdictions' EOCs.
d. Using volunteers (as groups or individuals) for activities outside of the
scope of their intended purpose and/or training places them outside of the scope of RCW
38.52.180, Chapter 118-04 WAC, and this Agreement. These volunteers cannot be afforded
protection under the Washington State Emergency Workers Program; therefore Participating
Jurisdictions desiring to expand the use of volunteers beyond the scope established by SCDEM
are required to provide coverage in accordance with L&I Industrial Insurance regulations.
7. Outreach and Education: SCDEM will work in conjunction with participating
jurisdictions to provide disaster -related outreach and education in order to improve overall
community resilience.
a. SCDEM will develop, promote, and make available to Participating
Jurisdictions preparedness materials related to its "Individually Prepared, Together Resilient"
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campaign, and procure and make available FEMA-produced preparedness materials. The amount
of preparedness materials provided will be made on a case -by -case basis and based upon available
supply.
b. SCDEM will develop and promote individual preparedness messages to be
delivered via its affiliation with local radio stations.
C. Upon request, and when practicable, SCDEM will facilitate the delivery of
the Map Your Neighborhood program on behalf of a Participating Jurisdiction. Such requests
should be made at least 30 days prior to the presentation.
d. Upon request, and when practicable, SCDEM will deliver preparedness
presentations on behalf of a Participating Jurisdiction. Such requests should be made at least 30
days prior to the presentation. Participating Jurisdictions are responsible for providing an adequate
facility and incurs any extraordinary costs associated with such events, e.g. refreshments, room
rental costs, etc.
e. Annually, SCDEM will produce an annual report that summarizes its major
activities for the previous year. The annual report will be distributed to the Participating
Jurisdictions and the Director will be available to present it to each Participating Jurisdiction's
elected officials.
8. SCDEM Resources: SCDEM maintains a number of resources that, when
practicable, will be made available to Participating Jurisdictions. Requests for their deployment
shall be made to the SCDEM Duty Officer or, when activated, the Snohomish County ECC. These
resources include:
a. Command vehicle, commonly referred to as a "ComVan." A command
vehicle provides a motorized, self-contained, climate -controlled capability to augment incident
management. SCDEM provides operator training, but does not typically provide an operator.
Requests for an operator will be considered on a case -by -case basis, but it is the primary
responsibility of the requesting Jurisdiction to identify, maintain, and provide qualified operators.
b. Communications vehicle, commonly referred to as "DEM 10." The
communications vehicle provides a motorized, self-contained, climate -controlled capability to
augment communications.
C. Mobile emergency response trailer. This trailer provides a towed capability
that can be used to augment community points of distribution, volunteer reception centers, or
emergency operations centers.
d. Traffic signs. Two towed, programmable traffic signs provide visual and
limited AM band radio warning about emergency conditions.
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e. Alert and Warning. SCDEM will maintain a system that provides alert and
warning to county residents. Access to this system will be through the SCDEM Duty Officer or,
when activated, the Snohomish County ECC.
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Schedule B
Description of Additional Emergency Management Services
The County offers additional services that the Participating Jurisdiction may choose from in
addition to the basic emergency management services described in Schedule A. If, during the
course of this Agreement, a Participating Jurisdiction desires additional service(s)s as described
below, the City shall notify SCDEM in writing as early as practicable prior to the delivery of the
desired additional service(s). The cost and timing of the delivery of any Additional Service(s)
shall be agreed upon by the Administrators of this Agreement. One half of the cost of additional
service(s) shall be added to the quarterly invoice after the Participating Jurisdiction notifies
SCDEM and the remaining half shall be added to the quarterly invoice that follows the delivery
of the additional service(s)
1. Planning:
a. SCDEM will provide technical assistance in order to develop a functional
emergency management plan or procedure. Examples of a functional plan include mass fatality
plans and disaster debris management plans.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
2. Training and Exercise:
a. SCDEM will provide one jurisdiction -specific training opportunity.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
b. SCDEM will provide one jurisdiction -specific exercise opportunity.
Scheduling these exercise shall occur at the annual TEPW.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
C. SCDEM will process Participating Jurisdiction's application for FEMA's
Integrated Emergency Management Course.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
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3. Coordinating Disaster Response Activities
a. On behalf of the Participating Jurisdiction, SCDEM will maintain
membership with the Northwest Incident Management Team and request its deployment on behalf
of the Participating Jurisdiction.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
4. Outreach and Education:
a. SCDEM will develop and promote a jurisdiction -specific outreach
campaign.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
5. Communications Support:
a. SCDEM's Communications Officer will provide technical support to ensure
interoperable radio communications; specifically, procure and install compatible communications
hardware.
Participating Jurisdiction elects this service:
(initial)
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Schedule C
Expectations of Participating Jurisdiction
As stated in Section 4 of the Agreement, the services provided by SCDEM augment the
participating jurisdictions. This schedule outlines some, but not all, of the areas for which the
Participating Jurisdictions retain responsibility.
1. General:
a. In accordance with RCW 38.52.070, each Participating Jurisdiction will
establish a local emergency management organization and appoint a director who will serve as
the point of contact for SCDEM.
b. In accordance with SCC 2.36, each Participating Jurisdiction will
designate representatives to the DEM Advisory Board and attend the quarterly meetings. The
Advisory Board shall advise the director of emergency management in recommending to the
executive actions on emergency management plans; the department's budget; rate schedules for
emergency management service charges paid by contracting agencies; grant applications and
utilization of awarded grant funds; and other matters as requested by the county executive or the
director.
2. Planning:
a. Participating Jurisdictions will maintain a CEMP that meets the
requirements set forth in RCW 38.52.030 and WAC 118-30-060. CEMPs shall include an
analysis of the natural, technological, or human caused hazards that could affect the jurisdiction;
will describe a NIMS-compliant incident management structure for use during
multiagency/multijurisdictional operations; and include the procedures to be used during
emergencies for coordinating local resources.
b. Participating Jurisdictions will identify a primary and alternate point of
contact for each planning effort. Participating Jurisdictions will convene work groups and
provide meeting space as necessary to facilitate the development of plans including the
jurisdiction's comprehensive emergency management plan, hazard mitigation plan, functional
emergency management plans, etc., as applicable.
3. Training and Exercise:
a. With SCDEM's assistance, Participating Jurisdictions will develop
jurisdiction -level NIMS compliance plans. Participating Jurisdictions retain the responsibility to
track individual training of their staff members.
b. Participating Jurisdictions desiring to schedule specific training and
exercise opportunities should do so by sending a representative to the annual Training and
Exercise Planning Workshop (TEPW). Facilitating training and exercise opportunities not
scheduled at the TEPW shall be at the discretion of the SCDEM Director.
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4. Coordinating Disaster Response Activities: Participating Jurisdictions will
coordinate their emergency response activities with and through SCDEM in order to endeavor to
minimize death, injury, and damages to property, the economy, and the environment during
natural, technological or human -caused disasters.
a. During, or in anticipation of disasters as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6),
affected Participating Jurisdictions will activate their incident management structure and
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and notify SCDEM as soon as practicable.
b. When activated, Participating Jurisdictions will request County, state and/or
federal resources through established emergency management protocols, i.e. from the SCECC to
the Washington State Emergency Operations Center. The Participating Jurisdictions agree that the
County shall remain harmless in the event of non -availability or non-performance of requested
resources.
C. Participating Jurisdictions shall submit incident -related information to the
SCECC and the SCECC shall develop and provide comprehensive situation reports to the
Participating Jurisdictions, as well as to regional and state partners.
d. Participating Jurisdictions will identify appropriate points of contact with
whom the SCJIC will communicate to form the information network commonly referred to as the
Joint Information System (JIS).
e. When requested and practicable, Participating Jurisdictions will deploy
liaisons to the Snohomish County ECC to enhance communication between the SCECC and the
incident site(s).
f. Upon determining that a disaster as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6) has
happened or is imminent, Participating Jurisdictions will, under the provisions of applicable code,
initiate through the jurisdiction's appropriate authority a Proclamation of Emergency for their
jurisdiction. Participating Jurisdictions will notify SCDEM as soon as practicable of their intent to
proclaim a disaster and provide SCDEM with a copy of the proclamation as soon as practicable.
5. Coordinating Disaster Recovery Activities. SCDEM and Participating
Jurisdictions will coordinate their disaster recovery activities in order to endeavor to restore
critical services and establish a new normal for the affected area(s) as quickly as possible.
a. Participating Jurisdictions will be responsible for tracking and reporting
activities potentially reimbursable by federal and/or state disaster assistance programs. Each
participating jurisdiction remains responsible for the costs it incurs.
b. In the aftermath of a disaster as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6), SCDEM
will initiate the transition of disaster response to disaster recovery. This includes implementing the
Snohomish County Disaster Recovery Framework and establishing the Recovery Support
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e
Functions found therein. When requested, Participating Jurisdictions will identify points of contact
to be integrated into this process.
6. Volunteer / Emergency Worker Management: SCDEM will work in
collaboration with participating jurisdictions to develop volunteer capabilities that augment
participating jurisdictions' local disaster response efforts; specifically, Community Emergency
Response Teams (CERT) and/or the Snohomish County Auxiliary Communications Service
(ACS)
a. Participating Jurisdictions will identify potential volunteers to affiliate with
CERT and/or ACS.
b. Participating Jurisdictions acknowledge that using volunteers (as groups or
individuals) for activities outside of the scope of their intended purpose and/or training places them
outside of the scope of RCW 38.52.180, Chapter 118-04 WAC, and this Agreement. These
volunteers cannot be afforded protection under the Washington State Emergency Workers
Program; therefore Participating Jurisdictions desiring to expand the use of volunteers beyond the
scope established by SCDEM are required to provide coverage in accordance with L&I Industrial
Insurance regulations.
7. Outreach and Education: SCDEM will work in conjunction with participating
jurisdictions to provide disaster -related outreach and education in order to improve overall
community resilience. Participating Jurisdictions desiring presentations will make such requests
made at least 60 days prior to the presentation.
8. SCDEM Resources: SCDEM maintains a number of resources that, when
practicable, will be made available to Participating Jurisdictions. Requests for their deployment
shall be made as early as possible to the SCDEM Duty Officer or, when activated, the Snohomish
County ECC. When requesting a ComVan, the Participating Jurisdiction bears the primary
responsibility for providing a qualified driver and should not expect SCDEM to provide an
operator.
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Schedule D
2019 Service Fees by Jurisdiction
2019 Service Fees
Jurisdiction
April 1, 2018 2019 Per Capita
Population Est.' Rate
19,300 $1.27
6,605 $1.27
2019 Fees3
$24,503
Arlington
Brier
$8,386
Darrington
1,400
$1.27
$1,777
Edmonds
41,820
$1.27
$53 095
Gold Bar
2,175
$1.27
$2,761
Granite Falls
3,615
$1.27
$4,590
Index
175
$1.27
$222
Lake Stevens
32,570
$1.27
$41 351
Lynnwood
38,260
$1.27
$48,575
Mill Creek
20,470
$1.27
$25,989
Monroe
18860
$1.27
$23,945
Mountlake Terrace
21,560
$1.27
$27,373
Mukilteo
21,320
$1.27
$27,068
Snohomish
10,150
$1.27
$12,886
Stanwood
6,835
$1.27
$8,678
Sultan
5,050
$1.27
$6,411
Woodway
1,340
$1.27
$1,701
Tulalip Tribes4
4,780
$1.27
$6,069
Stillaguamish Tribes
344
$1.27
$437
'Source: Based on projected growth and the State of Washington, Office of Financial Management, April 1, 2018
Estimates; http://www.ofm.wa.gov/pop/april1/default.asp
zA per capita breakdown of DEM's 2018 General Fund budget, minus salary and benefits of the Director and
Accounting Analyst Il. ($1.2696)
3The 2019 fees are based on the April 1, 2018 population estimate multiplied by DEM's general fund budget,
minus the allocation for the DEM Director and Accounting Analyst.
4The Tulalip Tribes population numbers will be obtained from the Tulalip Tribes Enrollment Department once every
year.
5The Stillaguamish Tribe population numbers will be obtained from the Stillaguamish Tribe Enrollment Officer once
every year.
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