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CONTRACT COVER SHEET �
This is to be completed by the Contract Manager prior to submission
to City Clerks Office. All portions are to be completed.
If you have questions, please contact City Clerk's Office.
Vendor Name: Coalition of Governmental Entities*
Vendor Number:
3D Edwards Number
Contract Number: bW17- " �71
This is assigned by City Clerk's Office
Project Name: Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
Description: ® Interlocal Agreement ElChange Order ❑ Amendment ❑ Contract
❑ Other: ILA regarding Legal Services
Contract Effective Date: 8/13/12 Termination Date: Notice
Contract Renewal Notice (Days): N/A
Number of days required notice for termination or renewal or amendment
Contract Manager: Kim Komoto Department: Law
Contract Amount: Proportionate Share
Approval Authority: ® Department Director ❑ Mayor ❑ City Council
Detail: (i.e. address, location, parcel number, tax id, etc.):
*Cities of Auburn, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Burlington, Des Moines, Everett, Issaquah,
Kent, Mount Vernon, Renton, SeaTac, Snoqualmie and Sumner, and Cowlitz County.
Foster Pepper will bill City of Bellevue monthly, and Bellevue will pay the bill on behalf of
the Coalition; Each city will remit its proportionate share of the fees and costs to
Bellevue.
As of: 08/27/14
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF AUBURN, BAINBRIDGE
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ISLAND, BELLEVUE, BURLINGTON, DES MOINES, EVERETT, ISSAQUAH, KENT,
MOUNT VERNON, RENTON, SEATAC, SNOQUALMIE AND SUMNER AND COWLITZ
COUNTY REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT("Agreement") is entered into between the Cities
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of Auburn, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Burlington, Des Moines, Everett, Issaquah, Kent,
Mount Vernon, Renton, SeaTac, Snoqualmie, Sumner and Cowlitz County and any other
Phase II Permittees that might join this Coalition of Governmental Entities (collectively,
"Coalition").
RECITALS
1. The members of the Coalition are public agencies as defined by Ch. 39.34 of the
Revised Code of Washington, and may enter into interlocal agreements on the basis of
mutual advantage to provide services and facilities in the manner and pursuant to forms of
governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population, and
other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities.
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2. The Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is
required under provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act and requires members of the
Coalition in Washington to develop and maintain storm water programs. The Department of
Ecology (DOE) has adopted standards (DOE Standards) purportedly under the NPDES
Permit authority that may impose costly burdens on landowners, including members of the
Coalition and may also cause costly legal challenges to members of the Coalition as a result
of enforcing DOE Standards.
3. The potential impact of the DOE Standards on members of the Coalition and
property owners is so significant and far-reaching, members of the Coalition are joining
together to explore all legal and other avenues available to challenge the DOE Standards
including but not limited to filing an appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board. The
appeal deadline is August 31, 2012, the effective date of the DOE Standards. Members of
the Coalition wish to retain outside counsel (Counsel) to represent the Coalition In said legal
challenge(s) and wish to collectively pay Counsel as further set forth below. j
4. NOW THEREFORE, Inconsideration of the terms and provisions contained
herein, Coalition agrees as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Purpose: It is the purpose of this Agreement to have the Coalition collectively pay
for the legal services of Foster Pepper PLLC, or other selected legal counsel(Legal
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Services)to represent the Coalition's interests In any legal challenges to the NPDES Phase
II permits(Litigation).
2. Duration: This Agreement shall be effective August 13, 2012, irrespective of the
date members of the Coalition execute this Agreement. Unless terminated by any party In
accordance with Paragraph 5, Termination, the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect through conclusion of the Legal Services either through settlement of the dispute with
the State of Washington, Pollution Control Hearings Board order, court order or other court
disposition by the highest court authorized to hear an appeal of this matter, and/or other
mutual resolution of the legal challenge or Legal Services as agreed to among members of
the Coalition as provided in Paragraph 5.2 of this Agreement.
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3. Administration: Coalition shall enter into a Joint Prosecution Agreement for the
administration of the Legal Services and Litigation. Said Joint Prosecution Agreement shall
include, but need not be limited to, a confidentiality agreement, establishing a structure for
the administration and oversight of the Legal Services and Litigation that Is efficient and
effective given the number of Coalition who are parties to this Agreement, including
oversight of the legal costs incurred pursuant to this Agreement and any other subjects
necessary or appropriate to the administration of the Legal Services and prosecution of the
Litigation. If this Agreement is effective prior to finalizing the Joint Prosecution Agreement,
Coalition authorize the City of Bellevue to be Lead Agency to do all things necessary and/or
appropriate to pursue the Litigation on behalf of Coalition including but not limited entering
Into an agreement for Legal Services as contemplated herein.
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4. Payment:
4.1 The Legal Services' fees and costs shall be shared by members of the
Coalition based upon the cost-sharing formula set forth in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and
incorporated by this reference. This obligation shall continue through conclusion of the
Legal Services as provided in Paragraph 2 above, unless a member of the Coalition
terminates its participation in this Agreement as provided In Paragraph 5, Members of the
Coalition hereby authorize said fees and costs up to$255,000, The amount of this
authorization may be increased administratively with the addition of new Coalition members
up to a total of$500,000. Provided, however, any increase in the cost of legal services that
would require additional payments from any Coalition members in excess of the obligations
set forth in Exhibit"A" shall require amendment of this Agreement unless an individual
Coalition member expressly volunteers to increase its share without the necessity of
amendment of this Interlocal Agreement.
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4.2 The provider of Legal Services shall provide a monthly bill of its fees and
costs to Bellevue. Bellevue shall timely pay the bill on behalf of Coalition. Within 15 days of
approval of this Agreement, each member of the Coalition shall remit its proportionate share
of the fees and costs to the City of Bellevue. Bellevue shall place these funds Into an
interest-bearing account,with any interest derived from these funds to be applied to the
costs of the provider of Legal Services. At the time of drafting of this Agreement 12
governmental entities have committed to joining this appeal, and based upon the cost—
sharing formula set forth in Exhibit"A" hereto, each member of the Coalition is obligated to j
make payment of its proportionate share to the City of Bellevue. In the event Bellevue must
take legal action to collect any amount due from a member of the Coalition, Bellevue shall
be entitled to recover all costs for said action including reasonable attorney's fees.
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4.3 In the event additional governmental entities join this Agreement, each
new member of the Coalition shall be obligated to payment to the City of Bellevue based
upon the cost-sharing formula set forth in Exhibit"A".
4.4 While it is recognized that members of the Coalition may not be able to
sign this Agreement before August 31, 2012 it is agreed that the members will benefit from
the Legal Services provided herein. Therefore, it is presumed that a member of the
Coalition which enters Into and signs this Agreement agrees to pay for Legal Services
performed from and after August 13, 2012, regardless of the date of signing. Adjustments
to amounts previously billed and received by Bellevue due to later joining members of the
Coalition will be reconciled on a semi annual basis.
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5. Termination:
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5.1 Termination by Notice: Any participating member of the Coalition may
terminate its participation in this Agreement by providing at least sixty(60) days prior written
notice to all other participating members. The terminating member must pay the full share of
the Legal Services Fees and Costs due through the date of termination three months from
the date of Notice. Should it become necessary to amend this Agreement to increase the
authorized total amount of fees and costs set forth in Paragraph 4.1, or a member's
proportionate share pursuant to Paragraph 4.3, any member may terminate its participation
in this Agreement by providing written notice to all other participating members within 15
days of receiving written notice of the request to amend fees and costs. This termination
shall not affect the obligation of the terminating member to pay its full share of the currently
authorized Legal Services Fees and Costs, and shall not entitle the terminating member to
any refund of monies already paid to the Coalition. Except as provided in Paragraph 5.2,
the termination of a member's participation in this Agreement shall not result in the
termination of this Agreement with respect to other members of the Coalition.
5.2 Termination by Mutual Written Agreement. This Agreement may be
terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of a majority of the then participating
members of the Coalition. Members shall be obligated to pay for Legal Services incurred to
the date of Notice to the provider of Legal Services that its services are no longer needed
and any reasonable additional fees and costs necessary to conclude its Legal Services.
5.3 Distribution of Assets upon Termination. It is not anticipated that any
assets will be acquired as a result of participating in this Agreement. If, however, any
assets are acquired with joint funds of the Members of the Coalition, those assets will be
equally divided among the members at the asset's fair market value upon termination. The
value of the assets shall be determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation.
Additionally, any funds remaining in the Interest-bearing account following conclusion of all
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proportionate to the members' contributions to the Agreement based upon the cost-sharing
other voluntary contributions made b that member.
contained in Exhibit A and an h Y formula Y ry
6. Miscellaneous:
6.1 Amendments. Except as expressly provided herein, this Agreement may
only be amended by mutual written agreement of the members of the Coalition.
6.2 Severabllity. if any section of this Agreement is adjudicated to be invalid,
such action shall not affect the validity of any section not so adjudicated.
6.3 Interpretation. The legal presumption that an ambiguous term of this
Agreement should be interpreted against the party who prepared the Agreement shall not
apply.
6.4 Ownership of Property. Any property owned and used by Bellevue in
connection with this Agreement shall remain the property of Bellevue and any property
owned and used by any other participating member of the Coalition shall remain the
property of that member, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement or its
amendment.
6.5 Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement will be sent to the
parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the
contrary. Any written notice shall become effective upon personal service or three (3)
business days after the date of mailing by registered or certified mail, and will be deemed
sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or any
other address if later specified in writing. Except for the requirement of Notice as provided
in this Agreement, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the members of the Coalition
from communicating among themselves by email, fax or other electronic means. Any
governmental agency not specifically named herein, that later joins in this Agreement, shall
give to all members of the Coalition then participating under this Agreement written notice of
the name and address of the person that can accept notices on behalf of such joining
governmental agency.
6.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be entered into with any number of
counterparts which, taken collectively, will constitute one entire agreement.
6.7 Ratification and Confirmation. All acts taken prior to the effective date of
this Agreement that are consistent with the intent and purpose of the same are
hereby ratified and confirmed retroactive to August 13, 2012.
6.8 Dispute Resolution. Should any dispute arise among members of the
Coalition or between one or more members related to the interpretation, application or
administration of this Agreement, the disputing parties shall participate in a good faith
mediation effort to resolve their differences prior to bringing any legal action.
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6.9 Compliance with RCW 39.34.040. Members of the Coalition entering into
this Agreement shall be responsible for ensuring that it is filed in accordance with RCW
39,34.040.
IN WITNESS, the parties below execute this Agreement, which shall become
effective August , 2012.
AUBURN: BAINBRIDGE ISLAND:
CITY OF AUBURN CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
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DES MOINES: EVERETT:
CITY OF DES MOINES CITY OF EVERETT
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MOUNT VERNON: RENTON:
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SEATAC: SNOQUALMIE:
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SUMNER: COWLITZ :
CITY OF SUMNER COWLITZ COUNTY
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EXHIBIT"A"
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES
For purposes of pursuing an appeal of the 2013-18 NPDES permit Issued by the state Department of
Ecology on August 1,2012,the following delineates the financial contributions to be made by members
of the Governmental Entitles Coalition.
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Entities with a population of up to 10,000: $10,000
Entities with a population between 10,001 and 30,000 $15,000
Entitles with a population between 30,001 and 50,000 $20,000
Entitles with a population above 50,000 $25,000
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