AG 09-218 - Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team From:Jennifer Marshall <>
Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 9:23 AM
To: Lynette Allen <Lynette.Allen@cityoffederalway.com>
Cc: Stephanie Courtney<Stephanie.Courtney@cityoffederalway.com>;Taryn Weatherford
<Taryn.Weatherford@cityoffederalway.com>;Tonia Proctor<Tonia.Proctor@cityoffederalway.com>
Subject: RE: Contracts/Agreements - Deletions
I will update the MasterAG to mark them as expired (they will be shaded red)... their retention is 6
additional years after expiration so there will be no deleting. Probably just semantics, but I had to
make sure we are on the same page.
From:Tonia Proctor<Tonia.Proctorgcityoffed era lwa .com>
Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 9:17 AM
To: Lynette Allen <Lynette.Allen(�cityoffederalwa .com>
Cc: Stephanie Courtney<Stephanie.Courtney@cityoffed era lway.com>;Jennifer Marshall
<Jennifer.Marshal l@cityoffederalway.com>;Taryn Weatherford
<Taryn.Weatherfordgcityoffederalwa .com>
Subject: RE: Contracts/Agreements - Deletions
Thanks Lynette,
Taryn Weatherford is Melissa's replacement and she will be working on this as we move forward.
She will be law full-time as of June 16.
Tonia
From: Lynette Allen <Lynette.AllenL@cityoffederalwa .com>
Sent:Thursday,June 9, 2022 8:16 AM
To:Tonia Proctor<Tonia.Proctorgcityoffed era lwa .com>
Cc: Stephanie Courtney<Stephanie.Courtney@cityoffed era lway.com>;Jennifer Marshall
<Jennifer.MarshaII LcityoffederaIwa .com>
Subject: FW: Contracts/Agreements - Deletions
Tonia,
I was working with Melissa to clean up PD's AG agreement list. Not sure if anyone will be
working on this until Melissa's position is filled but please see the list below.
The following Contracts/Agreements have expired or will expire soon. They can be deleted.
• AG 18-148 WSP Facility Use Agreement expires June 30, 2022 - Delete
• AG 21-141 KC RSO Grant Agreement expires June 30, 2022 - Delete
o KC will initiate a new agreement for July 1, 2022—June 30, 2023
The following are old agreements no longer in effect. They need to be deleted.
• AG 1997-162 FWPS —Mark Twain Elem. School - Delete
• This has to do with Design & Development of property —it is way outdated—
even though it says permanent
• Not really sure why it's under PD, it was a Parks Agreement
• AG 2002-072 Washington State—DOC—Delete
o A new agreement was initiated AG 2005-019
• AG 2003-026—City of Kent—Shooting Range—Delete
o FWPD does not use this Shooting Range and this is way to old to leave open. If
we were to use,they would have to have a new agreement.
• AG 2004-046—Devon Brewer Research Agreement—Delete
o This research was for a period from 1997 to 2003
• AG 2004-164—City of Kent—Vehicle Equip Maintenance & Repair Service - Delete
o We do NOT use. I believe PW's makes the agreements now through Kurosky
• AG 2004-171 —WA State via KC—Delete
o This would have been completed a long time ago
• AG 2006-084—Okanogan County Jail—Delete
o We have not used in years —not sure why we would need a letter
• AG 2006-091 —SKF&R—Technical Rescue Trailer—Delete
o This has not been in effect for years.
• AG 2009-218 —VNET Task Force—Delete
o There was a new VNET Task Force Agreement in 2016 (AG 2016-136)
• AG 2019-068 —Issaquah Jail—Delete even though it says Ongoing
o We have a new Agreements starting 2021
Thank You
Lynette Allen
Chief's Office Manager
Federal Way Police Department
(253) 835-6701
lvnette.allen(&cityoffederalwa
DATE IN: DATE OUT: TO:
CITY OF FEDER.AL WAY LAW DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR CONTRACT PREPARATION/DOCUMENT REVIEW/SIGNATURE ROUTING SLIP
ORIGINATING DEPT./DIV: FEDERAI, WAY POLICE DEPARTMEPiT
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5. PROJECT NAME• Interlocal Co�erative A�reement between Auburn Federal Wav. Ken� Renton, Tukwila and
The Port of Seattle for the Vallev Narcotics Enforcement Team
6. NAME OF CONTRACTOR: INTE�,OCALAG�EMENT AsOVE
ADDRESS:
SIGNATURE NAME:
INITIAL/DATE APPROVED
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7. ATTACH ALL EXHIBITS AND CHECK BOXES SCOPE OF SERVICES ALL EXHIBITS REFERENCED IN DOCUMENT
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9. TOTAL COMPENSATION OFFICER SUPPORT �INCLUDE EXPENSES AND SALES TAX, IF ANY�
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REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE: YES No IF YES, Ma�� DoLL.ax.aMOUrrT:
IS SALES TAX OWED YES NO IF YES, PAID BY: CONTRACTOR CITY
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10/09/02
June 17, 2009
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AUBURN, FEDERAL WAY, KENT, RENTON, TUKIMILA, AND
THE PORT OF SEATTLE, FOR THE
VALLEY NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT TEAM
I. PARTIES
The parties to this agreement are the cities of Aubum, Kent,
Renton, Tukwila, Port of Seattle, and Federal Way.
The Valley Narcotics Enforcement Team is assigned to the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force.
11. AUTHORITY
This Agreement is entered into pursuant to Chapters 10.93, 39.34,
and 53.08 of the Revised Code of Washington.
III. PURPOSE
The parties desire to establish and maintain a multi jurisdictional
team to effectively investiga#e and enforce the laws relating to
controlled substances.
IV. FORMATION
There is hereby established a multi jurisdictional team to be
hereafter known as the Valley Narcotics Enforcel�nent Team ("VNET"),
the members of which shall be the cities of Auburn, Kent, Renton,
Tukwila, Port of Seattle and Federal Way. VNET has been in
existence for some time and this Agreement establishes an Inter-local
Agreement between the listed jurisdictions. The future admission or
elimination of a jurisdiction as a member of VNET may be
accomplished by an addendum to this agreement.
V. STATEAAENT OF PROBLEM
The municipalities within the Puget Sound area have experienced
an increase in urbanization, and in population densities. The ability to
address drug abuse and the crimes associated to controlled
substances has stretched the resources of individual police
department specialty units.
Law enforcement efforts directed at dealing with narcotic issues
have, for the most part, been aonducted by law enforcement agencies
working independently. A multi jurisdictional effort to handle specific
and complicated narcotic investigations will result in more effective
pooling of personnel, improved utilization of funds, reduced duplication
of equipment, improved training, development of specialized expertise,
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June 17, 2009
and increased utilization/application of a combined narcotic
enforcement team. The results will be improved services for aU of the
participating entities, increased safety for officers and the community,
and improved cost effectiveness.
VI. TEAM OBJECTI1lES
The assigned person�el from each participating agency will form a
combined investigation team ("Team") through VNET. Each Police
t�fficer is assigned to the Team via this agreement, and to DEA
through individual agre�ments with DEA. VNET shall also be available
to outside law enforcement agencies as ouflined under mutual aid and
as approved by DEA.
The objective of the VNET shall be,to provide enhanced and more
efficient use of personnel, equipment, budgeted funds, and training.
The combined Team or individual detectives shall respond as able and
as approved by the DEA Supervisor when requested by any of the
participating agencies.
VII. DURATION/TERMINATION
The minimum term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year,
effective upon its adoption. This Agreement shall automatically extend
for consecutive one (1) year terms without action of the legislative
bodies of the participating jurisdictions, unless and until terminated
pursuant to #he terms of this Agreement.
A jurisdiction may withdraw its participation in VNET by providing
written notice of its withdrawal, and seniing such notice upon each
Executive Board member of the remaining jurisdictions. A notice of
withdrawal shall become effective ninety (90) days after service of the
notice on all participating members.
The VNET may be terminated by a majority vote of the Executive
Board. Any vote for termination shall occur only when the police chief
of each participating jurisdiction is present at the meeting in which
such vote is taken.
In the event that VNET withdraws its participation in the DEA Task
Force, this agreement will remain in effect as VNET operates
independently as it has done in the past.
VIIL GOVERNANCE
The affairs of the VNET shall be govemed by an Executive Board
whose members are composed of the police chief, or his/tier designee,
from each participating jurisdiction. A presiding officer shall be elected
by the Board to serve as Chair. Each member of the Board shall have
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June 17, 2009
an equal vote and voice on all Board decisions. All Board decisions
shall be made by a majority vote of the Board members, or their
designees, appearing at the meeting in which the decision is made. A
majority of Board members, or their designees, must be present at
each meeting for any actions taken to be valid.
The Board shall meet monthly, unless otherwise determined by the
Board. The presiding officer, or any Board member, may call extra
meetings as deemed appropriate. The Chair shall provide no less
than forty-eight (48) hours notice of all meetings to all members of the
Board; PROVIDED, fiowever, that in emergency situations, the Chair
may conduct a telephonic meeting or a poll of individual Board
members to resolve any issues related to such emergency.
iX. STAFF
The following Staff shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Staff
may be removed for any reason by majority vote of the Board.
Team Supervisor: A Team Supervisor with the rank of Sergeant or
equivalent from his/her respective agency shall be appointed by the
Board. The VNET Supervisor shall act as the first level supervisor for
the team and shall report directly to the VNET Chair.
Office Manager: The VNET Office Manager shall be provided by
the City of Kent on a reimbursable basis and shall work under the
direction of the Board. The Office Manager reports directly to the
Team Supervisor and is responsible for unit accounting, reports, office
support, and other duties as appropriate.
Attornev: An attorney shall be a member of the Team. The King
County Prosecutor's Office shall select and inteniiew candidates and
make a recommendation to the Executive Board. The Executive
Board will make the selection after considering the recommendation.
The attorney will be responsible for reviewing and filing cases, wire
orders, search warrants, the prosecution of forfeiture cases, and other
services as needed.
VNET Detectives: Each agency shall contribute one (1) full-time
commissioned officer to the Team.
Employees of Contributing Jurisdictions: The personnel assigned to
the Team shall be considered an employee of the contributing agency.
That agency shall be solely and exclusively responsible for the
compensation and benefits for that employee. All rights, duties, and
obligations of the employer and the employee shall remain with that
individual agency. Each agency shall be responsible for ensuring
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June 17, 2009
comp(iance with all appiicabie laws with regard to employees and with
provisions of any applicabte collective bargaining agreements and civil
service �ules and regulations.
In cases where #he DEA procedures do not apply, each individual
will follow the General Orders as specified by the home agency.
X. EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND BUDGET
Each participating jurisdiction shall acquire the equipment of its
participating VNET Detectives. Each jurisdiction shall prc�vide
su�cient funds to update, replace, repair, and maintain the equipment
and supplies utilized by its participating VNET Detectives. Each
jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds to provide for training of its
participating VNET Detectives.
The equipment, supplies, and training provided by each jurisdiction
to its personnel participating in the VNET shall be equal to those
provided by the other participating jurisdictions.
The Board shall be responsible for purchasing VNET equipment.
Property purchased using VNET funds or forfeited property shall
remain the property of the VNET unless the Board transfers it to a
participating jurisdiction. The Board will insure a record of the
transaction is maintained. The Board must approve any joint capital
expenditure for VNET equipment o# $1;500.00 or more. Approval for
cap'ital expenditures of less than $1,500.00 may be authorized by the
VNET Chair:
XI. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
VNET utilizes a Fiscal Agent for all account transactions and
accounting. One of the participating jurisdictions will fulfill the
responsibility of Fiscal Agent.
The VNET operating budget relies primarily on #hree (3) funding
sources: State and Federal Grants, the participating agencies, and the
VNET assets forfeited at the state and federal levets.
Federal Grant funds are administered by the state and follow the
state budget cycle of July 1 through June 30 of the following year.
VNET shall request monthly reirnbursements of expenses until fhe
awarded amount is exhausted. Once the Federaf Grant has been
exhausted, forfeited assets will be used to pay expenses for the
remainder of the budget cycle.
VNET shall prepare a budget each year that estimates the grant
funds available, and each participating agency shall provide VNET with
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June 17, 2009
the annual cost �o assign an o�cer or other approved personnel to the
unit. An agency's annual contribution is then divided by twelve (12)
and credited towards the monthly salary and benefits of the agency's
participating personnel. All othe� expenses ace paid for by VNET
utilizing either Grant funds or forfeited assets. The Board shall agree
upon a date eacf� year by which time it will notify the participating
agencies of each agencies' expected cont�ibution.
The DEA contribution to VNET includes providing office space,
storage space, parking, and phone service'at no cost.
XIL DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZURE FUNDS
The VNET Board provides oversight of seized and forfeited assets
via the Fiscal Agent. Forfeited assets may be distributed to
participating agencies when deemed appropriate by the Board. The.
Board will endeavor fo maintain adequate financial resources to fund
-ongoing-operations a# tt�� VNET.
XIII. DISTRIBUTlON OF ASSETS UPON TERMINATION
Upon termination of the VNET, each participating jurisdiction shall
retain sole ownership of the equipment purchased and provided to its
participating VNET members.
Any assets acquired with joint funds of the VNET shall be equally
divided among the participating jurisdictions at the asset's fair market
value upon termination. The value of the assets of the VNET shall be
determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation. If two
(2) or more participating jurisdictions desire an asset, the final decision
shall be made by arbit[ation (described below). Any property not
claimed shall be declared surplus by the Board and disposed of
pursuant to state law for the disposition of surplus properly. The
proceeds from the sale or disposi#ion of any VNET property, after
payment of any and aN costs of sale or debts of the agency, shall be
equally distributed to those jurisdictions participating in the VNET at
the time of dissolution. In the event that one (1) or more jurisdictions
terminate their participation in the VNET, but the VNET continues to
exist, the jurisdiction terminating participation shall be deemed to have
waived any right or title to any property owned by the VNET or to share
in the proceeds at the time of dissolution.
Arbitration pursuant to this section shail occur as follows:
a. The jurisdictions interested in an asset shall select one (1)
person (Arbitrator) to determine which agency will receive the
property. If the jurisdictions cannot agree to an Rrbitrator, the
chiefs of the jurisdictions participating in the VNET upon
dissolution shall meet to determine who the Arbitrator will be.
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June 17, 2009
The Arbitra�or may be any person not employed by the
jurisdictions that desire the property.
b. During a meeting with the Arbitrator, each jurisdiction
interested in the property shall be permitted #o make an oral
andlor written presentation to the Arbitrator in support of its
position.
c. At the conclusion t�f the pcesentation, the Arbitrator shall
determine which jurisdiction is to receive the property. The
decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and shall not be the
subject of appeal or review.
XIV. LIABILITY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATtON
If is the mtent of the participating jurisdictrons to provide services of
the
VNET without the threat of being subject to liability to one another and
to fully cooperate in the defense of any claims or lawsuits arising out of
or connected with VNET actions that are brought against the
jurisdictions. To this end, #he participating jucisdictians agree to
equally share responsibility and liability for the acts or omissions of
their participating personnel when acting in furtherance of this
Agreement. In the event that an acfion is brought agamst any of the
participating jurisdictions, each jurisdiction shall be responsible for an
equal share of any award for or settlement of claims of damages,
fines, fees, or costs, regardless of which jurisdiction or employee the
action is taken against or which jurisdiction or employee is ultimately
responsible for the conduct. The jurisdictions shatl share equally
regardless of the number of jurisdictions named in the lawsuit or claim
or the number of officers from each jurisdiction named in the lawsuit or
claim. This section shall be subject to the conditions and (imitations
sef forth in subsections A through G below.
A. Jurisdiction Not Involved In VNET Response. In the event that
a jurisdiction or its personnel were not involved in the VNET
response to the incident that gives rise to a claim or lawsuit, and
judgment on the claim or lawsuit does not, in any manner,
implicate the acts of a particular jurisdiction or its personnel,
su�h jurisdictio� shall not be �equired to share responsibility for
the payment of the judgment or award.
B. Intentionally Wrongful Conduct Beyond the Scope of
Employment. Nothing herein shall require, or be interpreted to
require indemnification or sharing in the payment of any
judgment against any VNET personnel for intentionally wrongful
conduct that is outside of the scope of employment of any
individual or for any judgment of punitive damages against any
individual o� jurisdiction. �Payment of any award for punitive
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June 17, 2009
damages shall be the sole responsibility of the person or
jurisdiction that employs the person against whom such award
is rendered.
C. Collective Renresentation and Defense. The jurisd'rctions may
retain joint legal counsel fo coltectively represent and defend
the jurisdictions in any legal action. Those jurisdictions retaining
joint counsel shall share equally the costs of such
representation or defense.
In the event a jurisdiction does not agree to joint representation,
the jurisdiction shall be solely responsible for all attorneys fees
accrued by its individual representation or defense.
The Jurisdictions and their respective defense counsel shall
make a good faith attempt #o cooperate with other participating
jurisdictions by, including but not -iir�nited --#o,- -providir�g all
documentation requested, and making VNET members
available for depositions, discovery, settlement conferences,
strategy meetings, and trial.
D. Removal From Lawsuit. In the event a jurisdiction or employee
is successfui in withdrawing or removing the jurisdiction or
employee from a lawsuit by summary judgment, qualified
immunity, or otherwise, the jurisdiction shall nonetheless be
required to.pay its equal share of any award for or settlement of
the lawsuit; PROVIDED, however, that in the event a jurisdiction
or employee is removed from the lawsuit and subsecfion (A) of
this section is satisfied, the jurisdiction shall not be required to
pay any share of the award or settlement.
E. Settlement Process. It is the intent of this Agreement that the
jurisdictions act in good faith on behalf of each other in
conducting settlement nego#iations on liability claims or lawsuits
so that,. whenever possible, all parties agree with the settlement
or, in the alternative, agree to proceed to t�ial. In the event a
claim or lawsuit requires the sharing of liability, no individual
jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter into a settlement
agreement with a claimant or plaintiff unless all jurisdictions
agree with the terms of the settlement. Any settlement made by
an individual jurisdiction without the agreement of the remaining
jurisdictions, when required, shall not relieve the settling
jurisdiction from paying an equal share of any final settlement or
award.
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June 17, 2009
F. Defense Waiver. This section shall not be interpreted to waive
any defense arising out of RCW Title 51.
G. Insurance. The failure of any insurance carrier or self-insured
pooNng organization fo agree fo or follow the terms of this
section shall not relieve any individual jurisdiction from its
obligations under this kgreement.
XV. NOTICE OF CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, AND SETTLEMENTS
In the event a claim is filed or lawsuit is brought against a
participating jurisdiction or its emp�oyees for actlons arising out of their
conduct in support of VNET operations, tF�e jurisdiction sha0 promptly
notify the ather jurisdict�ons that the claim or lawsuit has been init'rated.
Any documentation, 'including the claim or legal complaints, shall
promptly be provided to each participating jurisdiction.
�Yty jurisdi�ct�o7r �sr memb�r who b�fi�ve� r�r� knaws that another
jurisdiction would be liable for a claim, settlement, or judgment that
arises from a VNET action or operation, shall have the burden of
notifying each participating jurisdiction of all claims, fawsuits,
settlements, or demands made to that jurisdiction. In the event a
participating jurisdiction has a rigF�t, pursuant to section XVI of this
Agreement, to be defended and held harmless by another participating
jur�sdiction, the jurisdiction having the right to be defended and held
harmless shall promptly tender the defense of such claim or lawsuit to
the jurisdiction that must defend and hold the other harmless.
XVI. PROCESSING OF CLAIMS.
A. Designation of Lead Jurisdiction.
There shall be a lead jurisdiction for processing a claim that is
filed with and against cities for alleged damages and injuries
that occur as a result of VNET activities. The lead jurisdiction
shall be the jurisdiction within which the VNET respqnse
occurred; PROVIDED, that in the event the jurisdiction within
which the VNET response occurred did not participate in the
VNET response, the lead jurisdiction shall be the jurisdiction
within which the incident that required the VNET response
originated. In the event that a jurisdiction that was not involved
in the VNET response receives the claim, that jurisdiction shall
notify the other jurisdictions in accordance with Section XVII of
this Agreement, and shall use its best efforts to determine who
is the appropriate lead jurisdiction.
B. Assistance of VNET Supervisor.
The VNET Supervisor shall assist the lead jurisdiction in
responding to a claim. The VNET Supervisor shall be
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lune 17, 2009
responsible for gathering all records relating to the VNET
response. These records shall include, but are not limited to,
incident reports, notes, transcripts, photos, evidence logs,
recorded statements, documents from emergency dispatch
centers, and warrants from all jurisdictions that participated in
the VNET response. The VNET Supervisor shall also provide a
list of personnel who participated in the response and their
contacf information. The VNET Supervisor shall aeliver ap
copies of the records to the tead jurisdiction promptly upon
request.
C. Claims of �5,000 or Less.
i.
Lead Jurisdictian Responsibilities.
The lead jurisdiction sfiaQ be responsible for working with
the Supervisor to gather records relating to the VNET
response. The lead jurisdiction shaN provide records to
its insurance provider and shall assist its insurance
provider in assessing liability for acts associated with the
claim. The lead jurisdiction shall nofify the other
jurisdictions of any determinations as to liability. In
determining whether a claim should be paid, the lead
jurisdiction and its insurance provider shall, at a
minimum, eonsider the potential legal defenses to the
claim and the costs of defending the claim.
ii. Liability Determination Apportionment of Damages.
The lead jurisdiction, with the assistance of its insurance
provider and risk manager, shall determine whether the
VNET is liable for damages set forth in a claim, and
whether the payment of the claim would be in the best
interest of the jurisdictions and/or the VNET. In the event
the lead jurisdiction determines that payment of a claim
is appropriate, such determination shall be final and
binding upon other jurisdictions and payment shall be
apportioned equally among all jurisdictions that
participated in the VNET response. The insurance
provider for the lead jurisdiction shall provide full
payment to the claimant, and each jurisdiction that
participated in the response shall reimburse the
insurance provider for its equal share of such payment.
Prior to the payment of any claim, and as a condition of
such payment, the insurance provider providing payment
shall obtain from the claimant a complete and total
release of liability on behalf of all jurisdictions
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June 17, 2009
pa�ticipating in the VNET and each and every officer,
agent, or volunteer of those pa�ticipating jurisdic#io�s.
In the �vent the lead jurisdiction determines that the
VNET is not liable for damages set forth in ,a claim or that
the payment of the claim woufd not be in the best interest
of the jur'rsdictions and/or the VNET, the lead jurisdiction
shall notify the other jurisdictions of the determination,
and such determination shall be binding on the other
jurisdictions; PROVIDED, that another jurisdiction that
determines that payment is appropriate may pay such
claim in full, and shall not seek reimbursement from the
other participating jurisdictions.
iii: Letter From insurance Adjusters.
In the event a lead jurisdietion, in conjunction with its
_msararn�e prov'r+�er, �etermmes th�atpayment af a ctaim is
appropriate, �he insurance provider shall provide each of
the participating jurisdictions with a letter stating the
determi�ation and the bases for such determination.
D. Claims over $5,000.
i. Lead Ju�isdiction Responsibilitie�.
The lead jurisdiction shall schedule a meeting with all
jurisdictions participating in the VNET to discuss the
claim and to determine the appropriate manner in which
to respond and/or defend the claim. The Board and
persons listed in Section XVII of this Agreement shall be
notified of the meeting.
XVII. PROCESSING OF LAWSUITS.
A. Notification to Other Ju�isdictions.
In the event a jurisdiction is served with a lawsuit, that
jurisdiction shall provide notice and documentation of the
lawsuit to each of the other jurisdictions in accordance with
Section XVII of this Agreement.
B. Coordination of Initial Meeting.
The jurisdiction that initially receives a lawsuit shall schedule a
meeting with all of the jurisdictions participating in the VNET to
discuss the lawsuit and to determine the appropriate manner
within which to respond and/or defend the lawsuit. The Board
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June 17, 2009
and persons listed in Section XX of this Agreement shall be
notified of the meeting.
XVIII. NOTIFICATION OF �CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS.
Sectron XVII of this Agreement requires that the jurisdiction
receiving a claim or lawsuit notify the other JuRSdictions of the claim or
lawsuit and provide documentation of that claim or lawsuit to the other
jurisdictions. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver by
any.par�icipating jurisdiction of the requirements set forth in Chapter
4.96 RCW, and the fact that a participating jurisdiction provides notice
or copies of a claim to another jurisdiction shall not be deemed
compliance with the requirement that a party who files suit againsf a
jurisdiction first fle a claim with the jurisdiction in acxordance with
Chapter 4.96 RCW. Moreover, nothing in this Agreement shall be
deemed acceptance of service of a. lawsuit, and the fact that a
participating jurisdiction provides notice or copies of a lawsuit to
anoth�r jurisdiiction shall not be deemed adequate service of such
lawsuit in accordance with the State or Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure or the Revised Code of Washington.
For the purposes of implementing Section XVII of this Agreement,
the following persons from each jurisdicfion shatl receive any required
notification or documentation:
Auburn Kent
Aubum City Attomey Kent City Attorney
25 West Main Street 220 4 Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001 Kent, WA 98032
(253) 931-3030 (253) 856-5781
Auburn Police Chief Kent Risk Manager
101 N. Division 220 4�' Avenue South
Auburn, WA 98001 Kent, WA 98032
(253) 931-3080 (253) 856-5285
Auburn Human Resources Kent City Clerk
Director/Risk Manager 220 4 Avenue South
25 West Main Street Kent, WA 98032
Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 856-5728
(253) 931-3040
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Aubum City Clerk Kent Police Chief
25 West Main Street 220 4�' Avenue South
Aubum, WA 98001 Kent, WA 98032
(253) 931-3039 (253) 856-5888
Federai Wav
Federal Way City Clerk
P.O. Box 9718
Federal Way, WA 98063
Federal Way City Attomey
P.O. Box 9718
Federai Way, WA 9$063
Renton
Renton Risk Manager
1055 So. Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055
Port of Seattle CIAW
Port of Seattle Claims Manager Director of Claims
P.O. Box 1209 Canfield Associates, Inc.
Seattle, WA 98111 451 Diamond Drive
Ephrata, WA 98823
Tukwila WCIA
City Clerk Claims Manager
City of Tukwila WCIA
6200 Southcenter Blvd. P•O. Box 1165
Tukwila, WA 98043 Renton, WA 9805�
XIX. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW
The VNET and all its members shall comply with all federal, state,
and local laws that apply to the VNET.
XX. ALTERATtONS
This agreement may be modified, amended, or altered by
agreement of all participating agencies and such alteration,
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amendment, or modification shall be effective when �educed to writing
and executed in a manner provided for by this agreement.
It is recognized that during the course of operations, it may become
necessary to alter the terms of this Agreement to provide for e�cient
operation of the VNET and to meet the goals of #he VNET. It is further
recognized that th� Board has the expe�tise necessary to provide for
the efficient operation of the VNET. To that end, the jurisdictions
agree that changes may be made to this Agreement, or addendurns
added to this Agreement, without prior approval of the legislative
bodies of the iurisdictions._ on the condition that such changes or
addendums shal( be effective only by a unanimous vote of all
members of the Board.
XXI. RECORDS
Each agency shall maintain records relating to work perFormed by
its employees assigned to the VNET when operating outside flEA
operations. The VNET office manager shall maintain records relating
to the operation of the VNET to the extent required by law. All records
shall be available for full inspe�tion and copying by each participating
jurisdiction.
XXIL FILING
Upon execution hereof, this Agreement shall be filed with the city
clerks of the respective participating municipalities, and such other
governmental agencies as may be required by law.
XXIII. SEVERABILITY
If any part, paragraph, section, or provision of this Agreement is
held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
adjudication shall not affect the validi#y of any remaining section, part,
or provision of this Agreement.
XXIV. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS
This Agreement shall be executed on behalf of each participating
jurisdiction by its duly authorized representative and pursuant to an
appropriate resolution or ordinance of the governing body of each
participating jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be deemed effective
upon the last date of execution by the last so authorized
representative. This Agreement may be executed by counterparts and
be valid as if each authorized representative had signed the original
documen�.
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By signing below, the signor certifies that he or she has the authority to
sign.this Agreement on behalf of the jurisdiction, and the jurisdiction
agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
Mayor, City of Auburn Date City Attorney, City af Auburn Date
City Clerk, City of Auburn Date
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.,r�1�ei'�rh City Manag ity of Federal VVay Date
ity Clerk, City ofi eder ay Date
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City Attor City of Federal Way D te
Mayor, City of Renton Date City Attomey, City of Renton Date
City Clerk, City of Renton Date
Mayor, City of Tukwila Date
Ci#y Clerk, City of Tukwila Date
Mayor, City of Kent Date
City Attorney, City of Tukwila Date
City Attorney, City of Kent Date
City Clerk, City of Kent Date
Chief Executive, Port of Seattle Date
Port Counsel, Port of Seattle Date
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