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(City Clerk Use Only)
Chief Loi Dawkins Alexandra Ehlert
Police Department 11/26/25
Snohomish County
Snohomish County Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Services
1/1/2026 12/31/2027
11/25/25
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR
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THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this day of , 2025, by and
between SNOHOMISH COUNTY, a political subdivision of the 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 38.52 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 January 28th, 2019.
D. South County Regional Fire Authority (“SCRFA”), serving as the City’s fire
protection agency, will pay the City’s annual service rates each of three years from January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2027.
E. The coordinated emergency management services that SCDEM provides augment,
but do not supplant, the City’s responsibilities and obligations under Chapter 38.52 RCW.
F. 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
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public peace, health, and safety and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the County
and City.
2. Effective Date and Duration.
This Agreement shall not take effect unless and until (1) this Agreement has been duly
executed by both Parties, (2) this Agreement has either been filed with the County Auditor or
posted on the County’s Interlocal Agreements website, and (3) the County and SCRFA have
executed an interlocal agreement coordinating emergency management services between the
County and SCRFA. This Agreement shall remain in effect through midnight December 31, 2027,
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 two (2) additional two (2) year terms, upon the
City providing the County written notice on or before April 30, 2027. 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 HOWEVER, that the County’s obligations after December 31, 2025,
are contingent upon local legislative appropriation of necessary funds for this specific purpose in
accordance with applicable law; PROVIDED, FURTHER, in the event that funds are not
appropriated for this Agreement by SCRFA, on behalf of the City, then the City may terminate
this Agreement 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:
County’s Initial Administrator: City’s Initial Administrator:
Lucia Schmit, Director Mike Rosen, Mayor
Snohomish County Department City of Edmonds
of Emergency Management 121 5th Avenue 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
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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
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. Independent 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 ensure payment by SCRFA of the Service
Charge to the County. Beginning January 1, 2025, and as adjusted annually January 1, the Service
Charge shall be a per capita rate based on: 1) the previous year’s per capita rate adjusted by the
amount of the change in the Bureau of Labor Statistic Consumer Price Index—Urban Wage Earner
(CPI-W) for the Seattle- Bellevue-Everett area for the period of February to February, 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 2024 version of which attached hereto and incorporated herein as 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 Service Charge for the subsequent year. For 2025, the Biennial Service
Charge shall be set at $1.44 per capita.
7.2 Invoicing. The 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 SCRFA as designee for the City for all services performed by
the County pursuant to this Agreement. The City shall ensure that SCRFA makes 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 Service Charge is due and payable in quarterly
installments on January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31 of each year. If for any reason
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SCRFA does not tender payment by payment due date, the City shall immediately remit payment
to the County.
7.3 Additional Services. If the 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). The City is solely responsible for obtaining
SCRFA’s agreement to fund additional services on the City’s behalf. If for any reason SCRFA
does not tender payment for additional services by payment due date, the City shall immediately
remit payment to the County.
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 Biennial 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. Privileges 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.
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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,
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.
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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
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. Severability.
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.
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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.
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 Necessary.
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.
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COUNTY:
Snohomish County, a political subdivision
of the State of Washington
By
Name:
Title:
CITY:
City of Edmonds, a Washington municipal
corporation
By
Name:
Title:
Approved as to insurance
and indemnification provisions:
Risk Management
Approved as to Form:
City Attorney
Approved as to Form:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Mayor Mike Rosen
Mayor
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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, federal guidelines, and adheres to the standards of the Emergency
Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). 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,
using the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) developed during the Hazard
Mitigation Planning process. 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. As a part of the Snohomish County
Hazard Mitigation Plan, SCDEM will identify the natural and human-caused hazards that
potentially impact Snohomish County using multiple sources and titled the Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Upon request, SCDEM will 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. Prior to pursuing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
funds, Participating Jurisdictions are required to have a Jurisdiction-specific, FEMA approved,
and locally adopted HMP annex. SCDEM will provide technical assistance to Participating
Jurisdictions applying for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding.
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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 provide, upon request, technical assistance (templates,
meeting facilitation, and plan review) to Participating Jurisdictions desiring to develop a
jurisdictional Continuity of Operations Plan.
e. SCDEM will maintain standard procedures for its Emergency Operations
Center and provide technical assistance (templates, meeting facilitation, and document review) to
Participating Jurisdictions in order to develop complementary procedures for their respective
Emergency Operations Centers or jurisdictional command posts.
f. 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, the Regional Catastrophic Planning Team, and the Statewide Catastrophic
Incident Planning Team (SCIPT).
3. Training and Exercise: SCDEM will assist Participating Jurisdictions with
training and exercise that develops, maintains, or expands their emergency management
capabilities. The nature of DEM support is described below and will be further specified in the
annual Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP).
a. SCDEM will conduct an annual Integrated Preparedness Planning
Workshop (IPPW) in order to identify training priorities and develop a coordinated planning,
training and exercise calendar for the coming year. Jurisdictions are strongly encouraged to
participate in the IPPW and the development of annual priorities. DEM will use these priorities,
in its sole discretion, to determine the extent to which DEM allocates staff time to training and
exercises, including, not limited to, exercise development, bringing in countywide training, or
delivering training in Participating Jurisdictions. SCDEM will also designate representatives of
Snohomish County and the Participating Jurisdictions to participate in the State’s annual IPPW.
b. SCDEM will maintain an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) that
describes the outcomes of the IPPW. SCDEM will maintain an online training calendar and
periodically distribute training and exercise opportunities 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, National
Qualification System, and FEMA’s Core Capability Development Sheets. The training program
will offer a minimum of 75 training days each year, covering topics identified in the IPP, and to
include (but not limited to):
i. Incident Command System
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ii. Emergency Operations Center Skillset
iii. Overview for Executives/Senior Officials (or equivalent)
iv. Hazard Awareness
v. Emergency Management Planning
vi. Communications and Public Information (e.g., ARRL-approved
HAM radio and/or Joint Information System/Center)
vii. Upon request, 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.
viii. Annually, SCDEM will host the local delivery of courses from
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute and/or the National Disaster
Preparedness Consortium.
ix. 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 (or
like training provider). The Participating Jurisdiction requesting such courses will
be responsible for identifying a location and for covering any costs associated
with the course delivery, e.g., refreshments.
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 Operations 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. In the years
between the countywide functional exercise, SCDEM will coordinate
progressively challenging exercises to develop emergency response capabilities
identified annually in the IPP. These may include (but not be limited to) CPOD,
damage assessment, and/or communications.
ii. Countywide, SCDEM will conduct monthly communications drills
with Participating Jurisdictions to ensure the viability of various means of
communications.
4. Readiness and Response: SCDEM and Participating Jurisdictions will
coordinate their emergency response activities to endeavor to minimize death, injury, and
damages to property, the economy, and the environment during natural, technological or human-
caused disasters.
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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 direct cell phone number and
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 Operations Center (SCEOC) and implement the Snohomish County CEMP and
applicable procedures. The SCEOC may activate in anticipation of, or immediately after,
catastrophic incidents as defined by RCW 38.52.010(6). The SCEOC may also activate to provide
support during pre-planned events or at the approved request of a Participating Jurisdiction.
Requests to activate the SCEOC will be made via the Duty Officer to the SCDEM Director. The
decision to activate the SCEOC, 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
e. When activated, the SCEOC will coordinate resource requests among
affected jurisdictions within Snohomish County. The SCEOC 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 SCEOC. 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 SCEOC 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.
f. When activated, the SCEOC 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 by all means practicable to inform the public about critical lifesaving and life-sustaining
information. 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).
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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 SCEOC, SCDEM may request
that Participating Jurisdictions deploy liaisons to the Snohomish County EOC to enhance
communication between the SCEOC 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 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, the Snohomish County
Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS).
a. Participating Jurisdictions will identify potential ACS 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.
b. SCDEM will coordinate quarterly Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT) leadership meetings for a countywide CERT capability. In this capacity, SCDEM will
support volunteer team coordinators of self-organized and governed CERTs with potential
resource information. Potential CERT volunteers will be directed by SCDEM to their nearest
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hosted/supported programs. 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.
i. SCDEM, in collaboration with the team coordinators, will support
development and maintenance of 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 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” and
“Know Your Hazards” campaigns and procure and make available FEMA-produced preparedness
materials and/or WA Emergency Management Division 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. SCDEM will develop and promote disaster preparedness information to be
disseminated during September, which is FEMA’s National Disaster Preparedness month. This
will include the development and publication of DEM’s annual Preparedness Guide to be delivered
via its affiliation with local printed media.
d. Upon request, and when practicable, SCDEM will deliver preparedness
presentations on behalf of a Participating Jurisdiction. Such requests should be made at least 14
days prior to the presentation. Participating Jurisdictions are responsible for providing an adequate
facility and incur any extraordinary costs associated with such events, e.g. refreshments, room
rental costs, etc.
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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, upon request, 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 EOC.
Examples of some key resources include:
a. Communications vehicle, commonly referred to as “DEM 10.” The
communications vehicle provides a motorized, self-contained, climate-controlled capability to
augment communications.
b. Mobile IT Response Units (MITRUs). MITRUs are mobile
communications trailers, equipped with an array of supplies and equipment to enable emergency
communications, including internet, local network functionality1, radio communications, and
equipment to support basic operations.
c. Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC). The MEOC is a trailer
equipped with supplies like tables, chairs, light sets, pop-up tents, etc. that can support an alternate
EOC capability.
d. Alert and Warning. SCDEM will maintain a system that provides alert and
warning to county residents. Access to this system will be through Sno911, the SCDEM Duty
Officer or, when activated, the Snohomish County EOC.
1 A Local Network is defined as a group of two or more connected computers that can share resources like a
printer, an internet connection, an application, etc.
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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 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 this exercise shall occur at the annual IPPW.
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. Readiness and Response:
a. On behalf of the Participating Jurisdiction, SCDEM will provide technical
support for the development of jurisdiction-specific emergency operations capability.
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 maintain an HMP annex that meets the
requirements set forth in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) and 44 CFR §201.6. The
local HMP annex is required to be approved by FEMA and locally adopted in order to be eligible
for any federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance (grant programs).
c. 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.
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b. Participating Jurisdictions desiring to schedule specific training and
exercise opportunities should do so by sending a representative to the annual Integrated
Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW). Facilitating training and exercise opportunities not
scheduled at the IPPW shall be at the discretion of the SCDEM Director.
4. Coordinating Disaster Response Activities: Participating Jurisdictions will
coordinate, to the extent practicable, their emergency response activities with and through
SCDEM in order 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 SCEOC 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
SCEOC and the SCEOC 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 EOC to enhance communication between the SCEOC 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.
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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
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 EOC.
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Schedule D
2025 Annual Service Fees by
Jurisdiction
2025 Annual Service
Fees
Jurisdiction April 1, 2024
Population Est.1
2025 Per Capita
Rate2
2025 Service Fees3
Arlington 22,980 $1.44 $33,091
Brier 6,600 $1.44 $9,504
Darrington 1,515 $1.44 $2,182
Edmonds 43,420 $1.44 $62,525
Gold Bar 2,310 $1.44 $3,326
Granite Falls 4,775 $1.44 $6,876
Index 160 $1.44 $230
Lake Stevens 41,540 $1.44 $59,818
Lynnwood 41,500 $1.44 $59,760
Mill Creek 21,630 $1.44 $31,147
Monroe 20,830 $1.44 $29,995
Mountlake Terrace 24,260 $1.44 $34,934
Mukilteo 21,590 $1.44 $31,090
Snohomish 10,350 $1.44 $14,904
Stanwood 8,865 $1.44 $12,766
Sultan 7,160 $1.44 $10,310
Woodway 1,345 $1.44 $1,937
Tulalip Tribes4 2,944 $1.44 $4,239
Stillaguamish Tribe5 387 $1.44 $557
1Source: Based on projected growth and the State of Washington, Office of Financial Management, April 1, 2024 Estimates; https://ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimates/april-1-
official-population-estimates.
2 The 2023 rate ($1.38) increased by the February to February CPI-W for Seattle-Bellevue-Everett (4.2%)
=$1.43796.
3The 2025-26 estimated annual service fees are based on the April 1, 2024 population estimate multiplied by the
per capita rate.
4The Tulalip Tribes population numbers will be obtained from the Tulalip Tribes Enrollment Department every year.
5The Stillaguamish Tribe population numbers will be obtained from the Stillaguamish Tribe Enrollment Officer
every year.
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