First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the jurisdictions within the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek WatershedFirst Amendment to Interlocal Agreement
for the Governmental Jurisdictions within the
Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed
Including the Cities of Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood,
Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline and Snohomish County
This First Amendment to the Agreement ("First Amendment") is entered into by and
among Snohomish County, a political subdivision of the state of Washington, and the
cities of Edmonds, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Shoreline, all
municipal corporations of the state of Washington.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Agreement, expires on December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Agreement, by its terms, may be extended for such additional
terms as the Member Jurisdictions may agree in writing; and
WHEREAS, the Member Jurisdictions desire to extend the Agreement for an
additional two-year term commencing January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015
("extended term"); and
WHERAS, the Member Jurisdictions desire to provide for a new Exhibit D
("Operating Fund Allocations"), a new Exhibit E ("Service Provider Operating Fund
Allocations") for the extended term; and
WHEREAS, the Member Jurisdictions desire to amend the Agreement on the
terms and conditions set forth in this First Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants
contained herein, the Member Jurisdictions agree to amend the Agreement as
follows:
Section 1. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms when used herein shall have
the same respective meanings as are given such terms in the Agreement, unless
expressly provided otherwise in this First Amendment.
Section 2. Extension of Term. The Member Jurisdictions acknowledge and
agree that the term of the Agreement shall be extended by an additional two-year term,
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commencing January 1, 2014 and remain in effect through December 31, 2015 ("New
Term"), unless terminated earlier pursuant to the provisions in the Agreement.
Section 3. Replacement of Exhibit D and Exhibit E. Member Jurisdictions
acknowledge and agree that Exhibit D and Exhibit E to the Agreement shall be replaced
respectively with new Exhibits, Exhibit D1 ("Operating Fund Allocations") and Exhibit E1
("Service Provider Operating Fund Allocations"), which are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference.
Section 4. Method and Duty to File First Amendment. Member Jurisdictions
shall, upon execution of this First Amendment to the Agreement, post this First
Amendment on its official website in accordance with RCW 39.34.040 and RCW
39.34.200.
Section 5. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of
which together shall constitute the same instrument and, collectively, constitute the
entire First Amendment.
Section 6. Conflict: No Further Modification. In the event of any conflict
between the terms and conditions of the Agreement and the terms and conditions of this
First Amendment, the terms and conditions of this First Amendment shall prevail.
Section 7. Remaining Terms of Agreement. Except as specifically set forth in
this First Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement and Exhibits
shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
Section 8. Effective Date of Amendment. This First Amendment shall become
effective upon its execution by Member Jurisdictions, as authorized by each
jurisdiction's legislative body.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Member Jurisdictions hereto have executed this First
Amendment on the dates indicated below:
Approved as to Form:
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CITY OF SHORELINE
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EXHIBIT Dl
OPERATING FUND ALLOCATIONS
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Table 1
Service Provider Operating Fund Allocation 2014-2015
Allocation shall be equal percentage for each (current) Member Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
Edmonds
Snohomish County
Lake Forest Park
Mountlake Terrace
Lynnwood
Shoreline
% of Total
Original members
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
16.67%
% of Total
5 members
20.00%
20.00%
20.00%
20.00%
20.00%
% of Total
4 members
25.00%
25.00%
25.00%
25.00%
% of Total
3 members
33.33%
33.33%
33.33%
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EXHIBIT El
SERVICE PROVIDER OPERATING
FUND ALLOCATIONS
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Administrative Support Service Provider Needs Listing
The Forum wishes to retain the City of Mountlake Terrace as the Administrative Support
Service Provider. The Forum has suggested quarterly meetings at a minimum for the
current agreement period with other meetings held as needed. The Service Provider
needs listing allows for four quarterly meetings and up to four additional meetings per
year.
Duties Hours/Quarter
Year
1. Attend and take notes at monthly Forum Meeting 5 20
2.
Arrange for room reservations, provide materials for meetings
5
20
3.
Compile and produce minutes from the Forum meetings
10
40
4.
Generate draft agenda for the Forum Meeting -
3
12
coordinate with the chair and co-chair on meeting agenda
5.
Coordinate e-mail contacts through the Forum distribution list
1
4
6.
Assists with cities web site maintenance
6
24
7.
Maintains documents record for Forum activities
6
24
8.
Prepares News Releases on Forum updates
4
16
Total
40
160
Additional Duties may be added as needs develop
Provider Support through the City of Mountlake Terrace
Administrative Support for 2014 $4,800
Administrative Support for 2015 $4,800
This listing assumes services are provided at 40 hours a quarter are
allocated for a total of 160 hours for each of the 2014 and 2015 calendar
years. Each Member Jurisdiction's cost percentage of the Administrator
Support Provider is listed in Exhibit D Table 1.
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Federal Government Relations Service Provider Needs Listing
The Member Jurisdictions wish to retain and employ a Federal Government
Relations Service Provider, Johnston Group, for the term of the agreement
period (January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015) to provide federal government
relation services for the Forum in order to increase its visibility with its
congressional delegation and compete for federal funding. The Johnston Group
scope of services is attached at the end of this exhibit.
The total cost for each year of the agreement shall not exceed the amounts listed
for 2014 and 2015 below.
Government Relations Support through the Johnston Group:
For 2014 $36,000
For 2015 $36,000
The Member Jurisdiction's cost percentage of the Federal Government Service Provider
is listed in Exhibit D Table 1.
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JOHNSTON I GROUP
Appendix A
Scope of Services
The Consultant ("The Johnston Group") shall provide the scope of services listed below
for the Client ("Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum"). The scope of
services may include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
Support Federal Funding for the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum
• Work with the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum to identify the
funding needs and get detailed information about priority projects contained in
the Forum's Capital Improvement Plan.
• Review Forum planning documents and budget to ascertain the full range of
Forum initiatives and determine which Forum projects are eligible for support
through the existing federal funding programs.
• Advise the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum about which
projects ought to be prioritized for federal grants, directed federal spending via
appropriations and authorization bills.
• Assist the Forum with its engagement with the Seattle office of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers and utilize the delegation to bolster this relationship to
result in funding for the Forum.
Prepare and Support the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum within
WRDA Consideration and Potential Funding Opportunities
• Advise the Forum about the creation of collateral materials for federal funding
requests.
• Work with the Forum to identify potential supporters for project requests and
secure letters of endorsement.
• Coordinate formal submission of appropriations requests, if applicable, and
ensure compliance with all deadlines.
• Work with Forum on the Water Resources Development Act reauthorization
and seek federal funds to support the Forum's activities.
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• Determine legislative tactics Congress may utilize to enact federal
appropriations bills and implement a strategy to preserve funds targeted for the
Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum.
• Contact key congressional staff to obtain support for the Forum's federal
funding requests and respond to any questions or concerns as appropriate.
• Assist congressional staff in the preparation of letters of request to relevant
House and Senate oversight, authorization and appropriations committees and
subcommittees.
• Monitor the budget and appropriations process throughout the year with regular
legislative updates provided to the Forum.
D.C. Lobbying Meetings
• Schedule meetings in Washington, D.C. with Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek
Watershed Forum representatives and Congressman Larsen, Congressman
McDermott, Representative DelBene and Senators Murray and Cantwell. We
also may schedule meetings with other members of the delegation as relevant.
• Include the D.C.-based liaison for Washington State Governor Inslee as a part of
our D.C. meetings and outreach strategy if appropriate to do so.
• Identify and prepare key congressional staff for federal funding and policy
requests and meetings with Forum representatives and elected officials.
• Attend and facilitate meetings in Washington, D.C.
• Prepare Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum officials for
congressional meetings.
• Follow up to all meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure that district and D.C. based key staff in each delegation office are aligned
in support of Forum's goals.
• Maintain regular communication with key legislative staff and elected officials
throughout the year in support of the Forum's funding and policy agenda.
• Ensure the delegation is prepared to engage federal Agencies in support of the
Forum as necessary and as appropriate.
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Ensure the delegation is prepared to swiftly respond in the event of a flooding
event to coordinate disaster relief and support.
• This proposal assumes two annual trips to Washington, D.C. for the Lake
Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum.
Involvement of Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum Member Staff and
Elected Officials
• Issue monthly activity reports to Forum representatives detailing specific actions
taken on the Forum's behalf.
• Engage the Forum's elected officials and staff as necessary to contact Members
of Congress and their staff as appropriate in support of the funding requests.
Counsel the Forum about locally -based lobbying activities to further the Forum's
legislative and federal funding priorities, potentially including meeting in North
King County / South Snohomish County with members of the federal delegation,
participation in congressional sponsored events in Washington State and the
continued involvement of district based congressional staff in Forum meetings.
• Draft correspondence as appropriate for the Forum to send to Congress on
policy issues and other legislative concerns.
• Work to include Forum elected leadership in delegation based policy
discussions as they develop and as appropriate.
Delegation Engagement with the Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum
• Solicit support from each Member of Congress that we are seeking support from
(i.e. Congressman Rick Larsen, Congresswoman DelBene, Congressman Jim
McDermott, Senator Patty Murray and Senator Maria Cantwell) for our federal
funding and policy requests.
• Maintain year -long direct engagement with targeted Members of Congress and
their staff.
• Prioritize a visit to the Watershed by district congressional staff to get a firsthand
look at the Forum's projects and have an in-depth discussion about the Forum's
funding and policy needs.
Grant Funding Strategy
Solicit support from the Governor and the congressional delegation for the
relevant Forum grant applications.
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