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KEN T Thursday, January 5, 2023
WASHINGTON 4:0 0 PM
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Chair Zandria Michaud
Councilmember Satwinder Kaur Councilmember Toni Troutner
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Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order YES Chair
2. Roll Call YES Chair
3. Agenda Approval YES Chair
4. Business YES Chair
1. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of December 1, YES Chair 01 MIN.
2022 Minutes
2. Indigent Defense Contract YES Lori Guilfoyle 10 MIN.
3. Conflict Indigent Defense YES Lori Guilfoyle 10 MIN.
Contract
5. Adjournment YES Chair
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Parks and Human Services
KENT Committee
W-...... CC Parks Regular Meeting
Minutes
December 1, 2022
Date: December 1, 2022
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Members: Zandria Michaud, Chair
Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
Toni Troutner, Councilmember
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1. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes dated November 3, 2022
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated November 3, 2022
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MOVER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
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2. Agreement with EuroStage Mobile Stages - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Goods and Services
Agreement with EuroStage Mobile Stages, in the amount of $115,935
for the purchase of a new mobile stage, subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
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Parks and Human Services Committee CC Parks December 1, 2022
Regular Meeting Kent, Washington
Minutes
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RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL [UNANIMOUS] Next: 12/13/2022
7:00 PM
MOVER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
SECONDER: Toni Troutner, Councilmember
AYES: Michaud, Kaur, Troutner
3. Agreement with West Coast Concrete Restoration, LLC - Authorize
MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to sign a Public Works
Agreement with West Coast Concrete Restoration, LLC for the
pressure washing, tuckpointing, caulking, and clear sealing of the
Centennial Center in an amount not to exceed $101,305.32, subject
to final terms and conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and 4-
City Attorney.
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SECONDER: Satwinder Kaur, Councilmember
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5. Adjournment 4:39 p.m.
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PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Julie Parascondola, CPRE Parks Director
220 Fourth Avenue South
KENT Kent, WA 98032
W A S H i N G T O N 253-856-5100
DATE: January 5, 2023
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Indigent Defense Contract
MOTION: I move to approve the agreement for Indigent Defense Services
with STEWART MACNICHOLS HARMELL INC., P.S. in the amount of ONE
MILLION TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY
DOLLARS ($1,246,920) per year, payable on a pro rata basis through equal
monthly payments from February 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: The City currently contracts with Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc.,
P.S. ("SMH") to provide indigent defense services. This contract is managed by the
Human Services Division of the City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Department and it expires at the end of January 2023.
In July 2022, staff conducted an evaluation of public defense services and
determined that the courts were still recovering from the significant COVID-19
pandemic impacts. Because of this, staff concluded that changing public defense
providers would present additional challenges and would not be in the City's best
interest.
KCC 3.70.110(A) allows the Mayor to waive the bidding requirements for the
purchase of goods, materials, equipment, or services that are not part of a public
work, upon a finding that the bidding requirements would otherwise not be
practicable or in the City's best interests under the circumstances. The Mayor
granted this waiver, allowing the City to contract with SMH for continued indigent
defense services.
This new Agreement begins on February 1, 2023, and expires on December 31,
2024. Its material terms remain the same. One change is to the compensation,
which increases the annual compensation paid to SMH to $1,246,920.00,
representing a 2% increase. This compensation is paid to SMH on a pro rata
monthly basis.
BUDGET IMPACT: The funds were approved in the 2023-2024 budget.
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SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Mayoral Waiver (PDF)
2. Agreement for Services (DOCX)
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CITY OF KENT
PARKS, RECREATION &COMMUNITY SERVICES
Julie Parascondola, Director
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Kent, WA 98032
WASHINGTON
Fax: 253-856-6050
PHONE: 253-856-5100
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To: Dana Ralph, Mayor
From: Merina Hanson
CC: Pat Fitzpatrick, Lori Guilfoyle
Date: November 3, 2022
Re: Request for Waiver of Bidding Requirements Pursuant to KCC 3.7.110 for Indigent
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The City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (PRCS) request an exception to the
competitive bidding requirements under KCC 3.7.110 (A)(2) to provide Indigent Defense c
Services. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the court process and while pandemic
recovery efforts are underway, it would be a challenge to alter/change public defense providers a�
at this time. The current contract ends December 31, 2022 and we wish to enter into negotiations c
with the current provider for continued public defense services.
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KCC 3.70.110(A) allows the Mayor to waive the bidding requirements for the purchase of goods, M
materials, equipment, or services that are not part of a public work upon a finding that the bidding
requirements would otherwise not be practicable or in the City's best interests under the
circumstances.
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Therefore, as managers of the Indigent Defense contract, human services staff believe it is in the
City's best interest to directly negotiate a services agreement with Stewart MacNichols Harmell,
INC., P.S. and request that you authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements.
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AGREEMENT FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES
This Agreement is between the City of Kent, A Washington municipal Corporation,
("City") and Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc. P.S., a Washington professional
services corporation, ("Contractor").
1. DEFINITIONS
Attorney(s). Attorney(s) shall mean attorneys working for the law firm of Stewart
MacNichols Harmell, Inc. P.S., and where appropriate, shall include Rule 9 interns.
Case. The term "case" shall be defined as provided in Standard 3 of the Standards
for Indigent Defense established by the Washington Supreme Court. i
Contractor. Contractor shall mean the law firm of Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc. U
P.S., and shall mean each attorney and Rule 9 intern working for the Contractor.
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Defendant. Defendant shall mean a person charged with a misdemeanor or gross o
misdemeanor offense that is filed into the Kent Municipal Court as well as suspects
for whom the Contractor must provide services pursuant to Section 3 of this
Agreement.
Full-Time Attorney Equivalent Position. Full-time attorney equivalent position shall M
mean at least 40 hours of attorney services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
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2. DURATION OF AGREEMENT
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The term of this Agreement will be from February 1, 2023, through December 31, .°
2024, unless extended or terminated earlier in a manner permitted by this
Agreement. The parties may, by mutual assent, agree to two one-year extensions E
of this Agreement under the same terms, with approval to negotiate adjustments
based on Cost of Living increases, increases in the individual salaries of attorneys a
based upon experience, or substantial increases in caseloads.
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3. SCOPE OF WORK AND DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR
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3.1. Criminal Defense Representation - To Whom Provided. Except in cases in Q
which a conflict of interest exists, the Contractor shall provide criminal defense
representation to the following:
a. All defendants who are charged with a criminal offense which falls within
the jurisdiction of the Kent Municipal Court, and for which the Contractor has been
appointed by the Kent Municipal Court as attorney of record pursuant to the Court's
determination of indigence of the defendant.
b. All suspects who are permitted access to a public defender while
detained pursuant to an investigation for the offenses of driving under the influence
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(RCW 46.61.502), driving under twenty-one consuming alcohol or cannabis (RCW
46.61.503) or physical control of a vehicle under the influence (RCW 46.61.504) for
the purposes of consulting with the Contractor prior to deciding whether to provide a
sample of breath or blood.
C. All defendants who are not represented by private counsel and who
appear for arraignment in the Kent Municipal Court.
d. All defendants who, while in the custody of the Kent Corrections Facility,
are not represented by private or conflict counsel, who accept representation by the
Contractor, and who appear before the court.
3.2. Provisional and Temporary Appointments. The Contractor shall provide
representation of defendants at arraignment and during in-custody hearings despite
the fact that the Contractor may only be provisionally or temporarily appointed to U
represent the defendants at arraignment and during the in-custody hearings. N
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3.3. Representation Provided to Defendants Investigated for Driving Under the o
Influence (RCW 46.61.502), Driving Under Twenty-One Consuming Alcohol or
Cannabis (RCW 46.61.503), Physical Control of a Vehicle Under the Influence (RCW a�
46.61.504) or Another Misdemeanor or Gross Misdemeanor. The Contractor shall be
available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, by telephone for the purposes of
providing representation to suspects or defendants who are in custody and under
investigation for driving under the influence (RCW 46.61.502), driving under twenty-
one consuming alcohol or cannabis (RCW 46.61.503), physical control of a vehicle
under the influence (RCW 46.61.504) or any other misdemeanor or gross
misdemeanor. The Contractor shall provide the Kent Corrections Facility with
telephone numbers of its attorneys that provide direct access to the attorneys, and o
shall keep such telephone numbers up to date. The Contractor may designate times
in which specific attorneys may be reached, and shall provide the numbers of E
alternate attorneys if the designated attorney cannot be reached.
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3.4. Duration of Representation of Defendant. In cases in which the Contractor is a
appointed as attorney of record, and unless the Contractor is permitted by the court
to withdraw at an earlier time, the Contractor shall represent the defendant at all E
stages of the criminal process, from the time of appointment by the court as attorney
of record through the appeals process (provided that funding for appeals beyond Q
superior court shall be pursuant to the terms of Title 15 of the Rules of Appellate
Procedure), as well as during any period in which the court retains jurisdiction over
the terms and conditions of any sentence or deferral.
4. APPEARANCE AT HEARINGS
The Contractor shall appear at all hearings scheduled by the Kent Municipal Court in
which it represents defendants, as well as all arraignment calendars and all in-
custody calendars. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of attorneys at
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the various court calendars to ensure that the court calendars are not delayed due to
insufficient staffing of the Contractor's attorneys at the calendars.
S. REPRESENTATION OF DEFENDANTS WHILE ON THE RECORD
The Contractor shall be with and actively represent each defendant at all times while
a defendant's case is considered on the court record, and shall adequately inform the
defendant of the developments in their case such that the defendant proceeds during
any court hearing in a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary manner. The Contractor
will coordinate with the City to ensure that adequate confidential meeting space is
available at the Kent Municipal Court and Kent Corrections Facility for client
communications.
6. DEFENDANT ACCESS TO CONTRACTOR
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6.1. Contact Prior to Court Hearings. The Contractor shall be available to N
defendants to ensure that defendants are provided with effective assistance of
counsel. Defendant access to the Contractor prior to court hearings is paramount. o
At a minimum, the Contractor shall endeavor to confer with all defendants about their
cases as soon as practical from the time of appointment and again prior to court a�
hearings. To that end and without limitation, the Contractor will seek timely and
confidential information from each defendant regarding possible defenses, the need
for investigation, mental and physical health issues, immigration status, and client
goals.
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6.2. Toll Free Calls. Defendants shall be provided access to the Contractor by
means of a toll-free local call from a Kent telephone number made available by the
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6.3. Timely Response. The Contractor shall respond to defendant inquiries within
a reasonable time to ensure the effective assistance of counsel, whether such
inquiries are received by letter, telephone, email, or otherwise. The Contractor shall
keep appropriate written records to demonstrate timely response. a
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6.4. Local Office Required. At all times during the term of this Agreement, the E
Contractor shall maintain an office either within the city limits of the City, or within
one mile of the city limits of the City. The office of the Contractor shall accommodate Q
confidential meetings with defendants, shall be equipped with telephone, facsimile,
and internet services, shall receive adequate cellular telephone service, and shall be
the location at which mail and service of process is received.
6.5. Availability for and Contact with In-Custody Defendants. The Contractor shall
evaluate the cases of all defendants in the custody of the Kent Corrections Facility,
and shall meet with in-custody defendants as the Contractor deems appropriate for
providing effective assistance of counsel. At a minimum, the Contractor shall meet
with all misdemeanant defendants who are in-custody and appointed to the
Contractor within two court days of the defendant being taken into custody. In
addition, the Contractor shall have an attorney available to defendants who are in
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the custody of the Kent Corrections Facility on a daily basis. The Contractor will
coordinate with the City to ensure that confidential meeting space is available in the
Kent Corrections Facility. The attorney will respond to inmate requests, respond to
letters and telephone calls, meet with clients and prepare for the defense of the
defendant. These daily meetings shall be separate from court hearings held by video
at the Kent Corrections Facility.
7. QUALITY OF REPRESENTATION
The Contractor shall provide services in a professional and skilled manner consistent
with Washington's Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable case law, including but
not limited to Wilbur v. Mt. Vernon 989 F. Supp. 2d 1122 (2013) (hereinafter the
"Decision"), Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense, the
Constitutions of the United States and Washington, the court rules that define the
duties of counsel and the rights of defendants, and the Resolution regarding indigent U
defense services adopted by the City. The Contractor shall be familiar with and to the N
extent required by law abide by the "Decision" and the Washington State Supreme
Court Standards for Indigent Defense. At all times during the representation of a o
defendant, the Contractor's primary and most fundamental responsibility shall be to
promote and protect the interests of the defendant.
8. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR ATTORNEYS - TRAINING
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8.1. Qualifications. All attorneys employed by the Contractor for the purposes of
providing the services called for in this Agreement shall, at a minimum, satisfy the
minimum qualifications to practice law as established by the Washington Supreme
Court; be familiar with and follow the statutes, court rules, case law and constitutional
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law applicable to misdemeanor criminal defense work in the state of Washington; be o
familiar with and abide by Washington's Rules of Professional Conduct; be familiar
with the Decision and the Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent E
Defense including amendments; be familiar with the consequences to each particular a,
defendant of any conviction or adjudication including but not limited to jail time,
financial penalties, restitution, mental health or drug and alcohol treatment a
obligations, license suspensions, and immigration or civil commitment implications;
be familiar with mental health and substance abuse issues applicable to each E
defendant; be able to recognize the need for expert services including but not limited
to investigators; and be able to satisfy the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Q
8.2. Training. For each attorney of the Contractor, a minimum of 21 of the
reportable continuing legal education credits per reporting period shall be in the areas
of criminal defense law, criminal process, trial advocacy, legal writing, appellate work,
law practice management, or any other subject that, in the opinion of the Contractor,
is applicable to providing criminal defense services.
9. USE OF RULE 9 INTERNS
9.1. Workload of Rule 9 Interns. The Contractor may employ interns qualified
under Admission to Practice Rule 9 who perform work pursuant to this Agreement.
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Rule 9 interns shall remain under the supervision of the Contractor, and an attorney
for the Contractor shall remain responsible for the cases for which the Rule 9 intern
provides services.
9.2. Qualifications of Rule 9 Interns. Rule 9 interns shall be required to abide by
Sections 7 and 8 except that Rule 9 interns shall not be required to complete the
training requirements of Section 8, and in place of the requirement to satisfy the
minimum qualifications to practice law as established by the Washington Supreme
Court, the Rule 9 intern must comply with the provisions of APR 9. Rule 9 interns
shall be closely monitored by the more senior attorneys of the Contractor.
10. DISCOVERY TO BE PROVIDED
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The City shall provide the Contractor one copy of all discoverable material concerning
each assigned case, pursuant to a filed Notice of Appearance and Demand for U
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The Contractor shall provide the number of attorneys sufficient to meet case load a+
limits as provided for in the Agreement. The Contractor shall provide to the Human
Services Division an up-to-date list of the names of attorneys and Rule 9 interns
providing services under this Agreement, along with the experience of each attorney
and intern.
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12. CASELOAD LIMITS PER FULLTIME EQUIVALENT POSITION
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The Contractor shall maintain a caseload such that it can provide each and every o
defendant effective assistance of counsel as required by this Agreement. Subject to
the remaining subsections of this section, a fulltime equivalent attorney position shall E
be appointed to no more than 400 cases per year.
13. SCOPE OF SERVICES, STANDARDS, AND WARRANTIES a
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13.1. The Contractor, and every attorney and intern performing services under this E
Agreement shall certify compliance with Supreme Court Rule and governing case load
quarterly with the Kent Municipal Court on the form established for that purpose by Q
court rule. At a minimum, the Contractor will file a Certification of Compliance as
required by CrRLJ 3.1. The quarterly reports will be based on a calendar year and
each report will be due no later than 30 days after the end of each quarter. A copy
of each and every such certification shall be provided to the City with each court
filing. The Contractor and every attorney and/or intern warrants that they shall
conform to the case load limitations not only with respect to services under this
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Agreement but also with respect to their practice as a whole, including other contracts
public defense and/or private practice.
13.2. The Contractor will develop a system that properly records interactions and
work performed on behalf of public defense clients to include:
a. Attempts and actual contact with clients within the time period required
by Section 6.1. and in a manner developed by the Contractor to protect
client confidentiality;
b. Responses to jail kites (requests for assistance from inmates
incarcerated in the Kent Corrections Facility);
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• Possible dispositions
• Need for additional discovery
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Contractor to protect client confidentiality; and
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d. In the event a defendant who has been assigned a public defender a
wishes to enter a plea of guilty at their first meeting with the Contractor,
documentation demonstrating the Contractor's information and
statement to the defendant about the risks associated with a plea at
that time. This information will only be turned over to the City under
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circumstances that do not violate the Washington Rules of Professional
Conduct (RPC) (i.e., pursuant to court order).
13.3. The Contractor will maintain and provide to the City a quarterly report
detailing:
a. The number of cases assigned during the period;
b. The number of cases where review of body worn camera video is
provided;
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C. The number of cases in which an investigator was utilized;
d. The number of cases that were set for jury call including cases in which
the defendant failed to appear;
e. The number and type of criminal cases handled outside of this
Agreement, including cases assigned by another public entity to the
attorneys assigned to this Agreement; and
f. The percentage of the Contractor's practice spent in private defense
representation, civil or other non-criminal matters by the attorneys
assigned to this Agreement.
13.4. The Contractor promises that it will promptly notify the City if any
circumstance, including change in rule or law, renders it difficult or impossible to
provide public defense services in compliance with the Decision and/or Standards. 0
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13.5. The City may retain a consultant at some point in the future to monitor the
Contractor's compliance with the Standards and other legal authority. The Contractor o
agrees to negotiate in good faith with the City should the consultant seek additional
information beyond that already contemplated by this agreement. The Contractor
shall not be required to compromise any attorney-client privilege when providing
these reports.
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14.1. Caseload Monitoring. The Contractor shall continually monitor its caseload and
performance both as a whole and for each attorney providing services pursuant to
this Agreement. The Contractor shall provide quarterly projections at least three `2
months in advance regarding the caseload limits based upon the number of attorneys °
employed by the Contractor and trends in case filings.
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14.2. Caseload Level Shifting. In the event an attorney is handling a caseload such
that the attorney is unable to provide effective assistance of counsel to each and a
every defendant, the Contractor shall reduce the caseload of that attorney, and shift
the reduced portion of the caseload to another attorney employed by the Contractor. E
14.3. Refusal of Appointments. The Contractor shall monitor the total number of Q
cases handled by the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. In the event the
Contractor is handling an excessive number of cases such that the Contractor is
unable to provide each and every defendant with effective assistance of counsel, then
the Contractor shall refuse further appointment of cases until such time as the
Contractor employs additional attorneys or the number of cases per attorney is
reduced. Work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be the Contractor's
priority, and prior to refusing further appointments, the Contractor shall, to the extent
such action will not compromise the rights of the client, attempt to withdraw from
cases that the Contractor handles that are not within the scope of this Agreement
and shall refuse to accept cases from clients outside of the scope of the work called
for in this Agreement.
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15. COSTS OF TRANSCRIPTION
The City agrees to reimburse the Contractor for all reasonable costs associated with
obtaining and transcribing trial court records for appeal purposes if such costs have
not been waived.
16. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The Contractor shall maintain a database of client information sufficient for the
Contractor to determine the existence of any conflicts of interest. In the event
representation of a defendant would constitute a conflict of interest, the Contractor
shall take such action as is appropriate pursuant to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
In the event the Contractor is disqualified or excused as counsel of record due to a
conflict of interest, the Contractor shall not be required to pay any compensation to
another attorney assigned to represent the defendant. U
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17. PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND ATTORNEY SUPERVISION a
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17.1. Performance Monitoring In General. The Contractor shall establish a program
for monitoring the performance of attorneys who provide the services called for in a�
this Agreement. The performance monitoring program shall have the purpose of
ensuring that each defendant receives effective assistance of counsel, and the terms
and conditions of this Agreement are met. The performance monitoring program shall
be developed and administered by the Contractor, and shall:
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a. Be actively performed and managed by a partner-level attorney of the
Contractor;
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b. Be continual in nature. Monitoring shall occur no less than quarterly; ,0
provided, caseload monitoring shall occur no less than monthly;
C. Monitor the caseload of the Contractor and each attorney providing
services pursuant to this Agreement;
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d. Monitor the performance of each employee who provides services
pursuant to this Agreement;
e. Hold employees accountable for deficient performance of the services
called for in this Agreement; Q
f. Have measures to correct the deficient performance of employees
performing under this Agreement; and
g. Contain measures to develop and improve the performance of each
employee providing services pursuant to this Agreement.
17.2. Performance Monitoring Program - Scope of Review. The performance
monitoring program shall, at a minimum, be designed to review the following of each
attorney or Rule 9 intern:
a. Knowledge of the law and expectations of criminal defense counsel
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b. Preparation of cases
C. Responsiveness to clients
d. Effectiveness of in-court interactions with clients
e. Effectiveness in the courtroom
f. Negotiation skills and strategy
g. Attorney or Rule 9 intern caseload
17.3. Program Certification. The performance monitoring program shall be
submitted to the Human Services Division within 30 days of the execution of this
Agreement. The Contractor shall certify no less than annually that monitoring has
occurred in conformity with this Agreement. i
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18.1. Removal by Contractor. In the event the Contractor determines, through its
performance monitoring and attorney supervision program that an attorney or Rule o
9 intern working for the Contractor fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement,
then the Contractor shall immediately take action to prevent that attorney or Rule 9
intern from providing the services called for in this Agreement.
18.2. Recommendation of Removal by City. In the event the City determines that M
an attorney working for the Contractor has breached this Agreement, the Human
Services Division may, at its sole discretion and as an alternative to termination of
this Agreement, require the Contractor to take action to prevent that attorney from
providing the services called for in this Agreement.
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19. CITY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR — AGREEMENT OVERSIGHT
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19.1. This Agreement shall be managed and monitored by the Human Services
Division of the City's Parks Department or by such other division of the City as a
determined by the City's Chief Administrative Officer. All reports or certifications
required by this Agreement shall be delivered to the Human Services Division.
19.2. The Human Services Division shall monitor the Contractor regularly to assure
that the Contractor files the reports and certifications required in Section 13 above. Q
19.3. The Human Services Division may retain an outside expert to perform random
reviews of the Contractor cases on an annual basis. The Contractor will make
information available, without disclosing client names or identifying information, to
the City through the Human Services Division, and will cooperate fully with the expert
to the extent that the cooperation does not violate client confidences.
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20. COMPLAINTS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
20.1. Investigation by the Contractor. In the event a complaint is received by the
Contractor or by the Human Services Division, a partner level attorney (excluding the
attorney for whom the compliant is regarding) will investigate the complaint. The
reviewing attorney should review the entire file on the matter, court records,
documents, dockets and any other information necessary to investigate the
complaint. The reviewing attorney will inform the complainant of the results of their
internal investigation, and if the complainant is still unsatisfied, will inform the
complainant that the matter will be forwarded to the Human Services Division. In
the event the complaint is referred to the Human Services Division, the reviewing
attorney will forward the complaint and the results of its investigation to the Human
Services Division. The Contractor shall not be required to compromise any attorney
client privilege when providing the results of the internal investigation.
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to the Human Services Division and is not timely resolved by a partner level attorney
of the Contractor to the satisfaction of the complainant, the Human Services Division o
will investigate the complaint by reviewing the complaint, discussing the matter with
the complaining party, discussing the matter with the Contractor, and determining
whether a violation of this Agreement has occurred. The Human Services Division
may consult with legal counsel other than the City Attorney's Office, or another expert
as deemed necessary, in order to resolve the complaint. In addition, the Human
Services Division may consult with the Washington State Bar Association when
appropriate. The Contractor shall fully cooperate in the City's investigation process.
20.3. Corrective Action Plan or Termination. In the event the Human Services
Division determines that a violation has occurred, the Human Services Division may o
develop a corrective action plan or terminate this Agreement if it is determined that
termination is appropriate. The Contractor shall cooperate in any investigation of a a
complaint, and any corrective action plan developed by the Human Services Division
to the extent that to do so will not compromise the attorney/client relationship.
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21.1. Increases or Decreases in Case Load, The City and the Contractor shall, at the
option of either party, renegotiate this Agreement if there is a significant increase or a
decrease in the number of cases assigned. At the request of either party, the City
and the Contractor will periodically review case assignment trends and any other
matters needed to determine Agreement compliance or necessary Agreement
modifications. The Contractor shall promptly notify the City when quarterly caseloads
can reasonably be anticipated to require use of overflow or conflict counsel to assure
that cases assigned to the Contractor remain within the limits adopted in this
Agreement and comply with state and local standards.
21.2. Renegotiation Due to Change in Rule or Standard. This Agreement may be
renegotiated at the option of either party if the Washington State Supreme Court,
the Washington State Bar or the City significantly modifies the Standards for Indigent
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Defense adopted pursuant to the Court rule or City Ordinance/Resolution.
22. TERMINATION
22.1. For Cause. The City or the Contractor may terminate this Agreement
immediately in the event the other party breaches the Agreement and such breach
is not corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the injured party in a timely manner
after notice of breach has been provided to the other party. Each and every term of
this Agreement is material. Without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor's failure to
render adequate representation to its clients, its willful disregard of the rights and
best interests of its clients, or the willful disregard of the Decision or court rule
standards will constitute good cause for termination. The failure of any party to
comply with any term of this Agreement shall constitute a breach of this Agreement.
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or impracticable for reasons beyond such party's reasonable control such as, but not
limited to, acts of nature; war or warlike operations; civil commotion; riot; labor o
dispute including strike, walkout, or lockout; sabotage; or superior governmental
regulation or control.
22.3. Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time
without cause upon giving the non-terminating party not less than 180 days prior
written notice.
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adequately represented, all cases assigned prior to the Agreement term expiration,
including those which have not reached resolution, initial or otherwise, shall be E
transferred to the new service provider as efficiently and practicably as possible, and
within the guidelines and restrictions of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Cases in
progress at the Agreement expiration or termination that cannot be lawfully a
transferred at the time of expiration or termination will be compensated at one
hundred-forty dollars ($140.00) per hour until completed or transferred to the new E
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24. NON-DISCRIMINATION
In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement or any
subcontract, the Contractor, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the
Contractor or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical
disability, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform
the work to which the employment relates. The Contractor shall execute the attached
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City of Kent Non-Discrimination Policy Declaration and comply with City
Administrative Policy 1.2.
25. PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit A attached and
incorporated by this reference.
26. INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its elected officials,
officers, and employees harmless from any and all claims whatsoever related to or i
arising from the performance of the Contractor's obligations pursuant to this
Agreement, including but not limited to claims arising out of the errors and omissions U
of the Contractor relating to the representation or lack of representation of clients, N
and/or by reason of accident, injury, or death caused to any persons or property of
any kind occurring during the performance or lack thereof of the work required by o
this Agreement, or traveling to or from any place to perform the work required by
this Agreement, except to the extent they are caused by the sole negligence of the a�
City. The failure of the Contractor to carry insurance in a quantity sufficient to defend
a claim or lawsuit or cover any judgment that results shall not operate to limit the
Contractor's indemnification or defense of the City. This indemnification section shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
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rendered under this Agreement the sum of ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($1,246,920) per year, payable on a E
pro rats basis through equal monthly payments of $103,910 per month from
February 1 2023, through December 31, 2024.
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the Contractor's compensation shall be prorated based upon the number of months E
and portions of months which have elapsed between the commencement of the year
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27.2. Billing. The Contractor shall bill the City each month for services rendered
herein. These shall be sent in care of the City's Human Services Division, by the 1011
day of the month for the monthly installment set forth in subsection 27.1, and any
transcription costs as permitted by this Agreement.
27.3. Payment. The City shall make payments within 30 days of receipt of the
Contractors bill. Except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the payment set
forth in this section shall be inclusive of administrative costs, support costs, and all
costs associated with the conduct of the Contractor's business.
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27.4. Sufficient Compensation. The Contractor further warrants that the
compensation provided under this Agreement is sufficient to provide all support,
training, administrative and staff services, routine investigations, and all other
systems, staffing, or infrastructure necessary to comply with the Decision and
Standards, except as provided in Subsection 27.5. By way of example, and except as
provided in Section 27.5, this includes costs related to travel, telephones, law library
including electronic research, financial accounting, case management systems,
computers and software, office space and supplies, training, meeting the
requirements imposed by the Washington Supreme Court Standards for Indigent
Defense, and other costs incurred in the day-to-day management of the services
called for by this Agreement.
27.5. Non-routine Case Expenses. The City may pay for non-routine case expenses
when reasonably incurred and preauthorized by the Court or the City from funds
available for that purpose, unless the services are performed by the Contractor's staff U
or subcontractors. Examples of potential non-routine, preauthorized expenses that N
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another attorney or law firm to provide the services required herein. The Contractor
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No assignment or transfer of this Agreement or of any interest in this Agreement
shall be made by either of the parties, without prior written consent of the non-
assigning party.
30. AGREEMENT APPLICABLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all persons who are employed by, or who
volunteer for, the Contractor, including but not limited to attorneys, interns,
paralegals, office assistants, secretaries, and investigators.
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31. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT
EMPLOYEE
This Agreement calls for the performance of the services of the Contractor as an
independent contractor and the Contractor will not be considered an employee of the
City for any purpose. The Contractor shall secure at its own expense and be
responsible for any and all payment of income tax, social security, state disability
insurance compensation, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation, and
all other payroll deductions for the Contractor and its officers, agents, and employees
and the costs of all professional or business licenses in connection with the services
to be performed hereunder. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all
claims or lawsuits filed against the Contractor by personnel employed by the Attorney
related to the conditions or terms of employment by the Contractor, and the
Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees
and officers from any such claims or lawsuits. The Contractor further agrees that its U
employees are not considered employees of the City for the purposes of participating N
in any state or federal program, including but not limited to the retirement program
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that a claim is made to the contrary by any employee or volunteer of the Contractor,
the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees
and officers from any such claims or lawsuits and shall pay all awards ordered against
the City for such claims or lawsuits.
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scope of services as defined in Section 1 of this Agreement. Such work will be
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All notices and other written documentation shall be sent to the parties at the a
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220 Fourth Ave. S. Harmell, Inc. P.S.,
Kent, WA 98032 655 W. Smith Street, Suite 210
Kent, WA 98032
34. ENTIRE AGREEMENT — AMENDMENTS
This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties for the
contemplated work and services to commence February 1, 2023, and it may not be
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enlarged, modified, altered, or amended except in writing signed and endorsed by
the parties.
35. DUPLICATE ORIGINALS
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall
constitute an original, and all of which will together constitute this one Agreement.
Further, upon executing this Agreement, either party may deliver the signature page
to the other by fax or email and that signature shall have the same force and effect
as if the Agreement bearing the original signature was received in person.
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The City of Kent (City) is committed to conform to Federal and State laws
regarding equal opportunity. As such all contractors, subcontractors,
consultants, vendors, and suppliers who perform work with relation to this
Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's equal employment
opportunity policies.
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et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis o
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Assisted Programs Of The Department Of Transportation-
Effectuation Of Title VI Of The Civil Rights Act Of 1964);
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Guidelines for Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
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necessary for any contractor, subcontractor, or supplier on this specific
Agreement to adhere to. An affirmation of all of the following is required for Q
this Agreement to be valid and binding. If any contractor, subcontractor, or
supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the directives
outlined below, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the
City's sole determination regarding suspension or termination for all or part of
the Agreement.
The statements are as follows:
1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
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2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment
on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of
all sensory, mental or physical disability.
3. During the time of this Agreement I, the prime contractor, will provide
a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively
consider hiring and promotion of women and minorities.
5. During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its
assignees, and successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the
"contractor") agrees as follows:
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consultant, vendor, and supplier (hereinafter "Contractor") will
comply with all Acts and the Regulations relative to non-
discrimination, including those applicable to Federally-assisted
programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, State-
assisted programs through the Washington State Department of
Transportation, and generally under Washington's Law Against o
Discrimination, Ch. 49.60 RCW, as they may be amended from M
time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference and
made a part of this contract.
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performed by it during the contract, will not discriminate on the
grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and E
retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials
and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate a
directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts
and the Regulations, including employment practices when the
contract covers any activity, project, or program set forth in
Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
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Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations, either by
competitive bidding, or negotiation made by the contractor for
work to be performed under a subcontract, including
procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential
subcontractor or supplier will be notified by the contractor of the
contractor's obligations under this contract and the Acts and the
Regulations relative to non-discrimination on the grounds of race,
color, or national origin.
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D. Information and Reports: The contractor will provide all
information and reports required by the Acts and Regulations and
directives issued pursuant thereto and will permit access to its
books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its
facilities as may be determined applicable to contractor's contract
by the City or the Washington State Department of Transportation
to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts and
Regulations and instructions. Where any information required of
a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or
refuses to furnish the information, the contractor will so certify to
the City or the Washington State Department of Transportation,
as appropriate, and will set forth what efforts it has made to
obtain the information.
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noncompliance with the non-discrimination provisions of this
contract, the City will impose such contract sanctions as it or the
Washington State Department of Transportation may determine
to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding payments to the contractor under the contract
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b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole
or in part.
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provisions of paragraphs (A) through (F) above in every
subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of E
equipment, unless exempt by the Acts and Regulations and
directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action
with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the City or the a
Washington State Department of Transportation may direct as a
means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for E
noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved
in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier Q
because of such direction, the contractor may request the City to
enter into any litigation to protect the interests of the City. In
addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter
into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
6. During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its
assignees, and successors in interest agrees to comply with the
following non-discrimination statutes and authorities; including but not
limited to:
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Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.,
78 stat. 252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21.
ii. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair
treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been
acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and
projects);
iii. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.),
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex);
iv. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794
et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of 0
disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
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V. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. §
6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
vi. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC § 471,
Section 47123), as amended, (prohibits discrimination based on
race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
vii. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209),
(Broadened the scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the o
Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and M
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the
definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of
the programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-
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prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation E
of public entities, public and private transportation systems,
places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 a
U.S.C. §§ 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of
Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
ix. The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute
(49 U.S.C. § 47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, 2
color, national origin, and sex); Q
X. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations,
which ensures Non-discrimination against minority populations by
discouraging programs, policies, and activities with
disproportionately high and adverse human health or
environmental effects on minority and low-income populations;
xi. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons
with Limited English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance,
national origin discrimination includes discrimination because of
Limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with Title
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VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons
have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087
to 74100);
xii. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended,
which prohibits you from discriminating because of sex in
education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq).
xiii. Washington Law Against Discrimination (Ch. 49.60 RCW)
7. The submission of the final invoice for this contract will constitute a
reaffirmation that the preceding statements were complied with during
the course of the contract's performance.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 20, 2022
SUBJECT: INCLUSIVE CONTRACTING SUPERSEDES:
January 1, 1998
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requirements for the City of Kent will conform to federal and state laws. All
contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers of the City must
guarantee equal employment opportunity within their organization and, if
holding Agreements with the City amounting to $10,000 or more within any
given year, must take the following affirmative steps:
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors
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subgrantees of the City, regardless of the value of the Agreement, are required
to sign the City's Non-Discrimination Policy Declaration, prior to commencing E
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the City's nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be
considered in breach of contract and subject to suspension or termination for
all or part of the Agreement.
Contract Compliance Officers will be appointed by the Directors of Planning,
Parks, and Public Works Departments to coordinate with the City's Title VI
coordinator, and perform the following duties for their respective departments.
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1. Ensuring that contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
subject to these regulations are familiar with the regulations and the
City's equal employment opportunity policy.
2. Monitoring to assure adherence to federal, state and local laws, policies
and guidelines.
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EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder
by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
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maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and Q
shall not contribute with it.
2. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall
not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written
notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City.
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EXHIBIT A (Continued)
3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all policies
(except Professional Liability) as respects work performed by or on behalf
of the contractor and a copy of the endorsement naming the City as
additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. The
City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of all required insurance
policies. The Contractor's
Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause stating
that coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
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amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the
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coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance E
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PARKS AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Julie Parascondola, CPRE Parks Director
220 Fourth Avenue South
KENT Kent, WA 98032
W A S H i N G T O N 253-856-5100
DATE: January 5, 2023
TO: Parks and Human Services Committee
SUBJECT: Conflict Indigent Defense Contract
MOTION: I move to approve the agreement for Conflict Indigent Defense
Services with Valley Defenders PLLC in an amount not to exceed $200,000
and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement subject to final terms and
conditions acceptable to the Parks Director and City Attorney.
SUMMARY: The O'Brien Law Firm has provided conflict indigent defense services
to the City since March 2015. Jamie O'Brien has been the attorney providing
services under this contract and will be leaving the O'Brien Law Firm and joining
Valley Defenders in January 2023. Accordingly, the City will terminate its existing
agreement with the O'Brien Law Firm.
The term of the new agreement with Valley Defenders is from February 1, 2023 -
December 31, 2024. The City will pay Valley Defenders a flat rate of $5000 for the
first 10 cases assigned per month and then $400 for each additional case assigned
per month. The total fees and costs paid under this agreement shall not exceed
$200,000.
BUDGET IMPACT: The funds were approved in the 2023-2024 budget.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Sustainable Services - Providing quality services through responsible financial management,
economic growth, and partnerships.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Agreement for Services (DOCX)
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AGREEMENT FOR CONFLICT INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES
This Agreement is entered into between the City of Kent, a Washington municipal
Corporation ("City") and Valley Defenders PLLC ("Contractor").
1. DEFINITIONS
Attorney(s). Attorney(s) shall mean attorneys working for the law firm of Valley
Defenders PLLC, and where appropriate, shall include Rule 9 interns.
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Case. The term "case" shall have the same meaning as provided in Standard 3 of 0
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mean each attorney and Rule 9 Intern working for the Contractor.
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Defendant. Defendant shall mean a person charged with a misdemeanor or gross D
misdemeanor offense that is filed into the Kent Municipal Court for whom the
Contractor must provide services pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement.
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2.1. Criminal Defense Representation - To Whom Provided. Except in cases in FIL
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representation to all defendants who are charged with a criminal offense which falls
within the jurisdiction of the Kent Municipal Court, and for which the Contractor has
been appointed by the Kent Municipal Court as attorney of record pursuant to the
Court's determination of indigence of the defendant and a determination that a '0
conflict of interest exists with the law firm of Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc. P.S.
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2.2. Duration of Representation of Defendant. In cases in which the Contractor is
appointed as attorney of record, the Contractor shall represent the defendant at all a
stages of the criminal process, from the time of appointment by the court as attorney
of record through the appeals process, as well as during any period in which the court E
retains jurisdiction over the terms and conditions of any sentence or deferral.
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3.1. Contact Prior to Court Hearings. The Contractor shall be available to
defendants to ensure that defendants are provided with effective assistance of
counsel. Defendant access to the Contractor prior to court hearings is paramount.
The Contractor will seek timely and confidential information from each defendant
regarding possible defenses, the need for investigation, mental and physical health
issues, immigration status, client goals, and the advisability of additional discovery.
Defendants shall be provided access to the Contractor by means of a toll-free call.
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3.2. Interactions on the Record. The Contractor shall appear at all hearings, shall
actively represent each defendant while the defendant's case is considered on the
court record, and shall keep the defendant adequately informed such that the
defendant proceeds in a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary manner.
3.3. Office or Meeting Space and Equipment Required. At all times during the term
of this Agreement, the Contractor shall maintain an office or meeting space to
accommodate confidential meetings. The Contractor shall also maintain telephone,
facsimile, and internet services, cellular telephone service, and a location at which
mail and service of process is received.
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4.1. Qualifications. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, satisfy the minimum
qualifications to practice law as established by the Washington Supreme Court, and
shall provide services in a professional and skilled manner consistent with :T
Washington's Rules of Professional Conduct, applicable case law, including but not
limited to Wilbur v. Mt. Vernon 989 F. Supp. 2d 1122 (2013) (hereinafter the 2
"Decision"), Washington State Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense, the o
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duties of counsel and the rights of defendants, and the City Resolution regarding o
indigent defense services. The Contractor's primary and fundamental responsibility M
shall be to promote and protect the interests of the defendant.
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the reportable continuing legal education credits per reporting period in the areas of
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5.1. Caseload Limits in General. The Contractor shall maintain a caseload of no
more than 400 cases per year as provided in Standard 3 of the Standards for Indigent
Defense established by the Washington Supreme Court. In the event the Contractor
is handling an excessive number of cases, the Contractor shall refuse further
appointment of cases until such time as the Contractor's caseload is appropriately a
reduced.
5.2. Court Certification. The Contractor shall certify compliance with the caseload
limits with the Kent Municipal Court as required by court rule and shall provide a copy
of the certification to the Human Services Division.
6. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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In the event the Contractor is disqualified or excused as counsel of record due to a
conflict of interest, the Contractor shall not be required to pay any compensation to
another attorney assigned to represent the defendant.
7. PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND ATTORNEY SUPERVISION
The Contractor shall establish a program for managing and monitoring the
performance of attorneys who provide services called for in this Agreement. The
performance monitoring program shall have the purpose of ensuring that each
defendant receives effective assistance of counsel, and the terms and conditions of
this Agreement are met.
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8.1. Human Services Division. This Agreement shall be managed and monitored
by the Human Services Division of the City's Parks Department or by such other
division of the City as determined by the City's Chief Administrative Officer. All reports
or certifications required by this Agreement shall be delivered to the Human Services
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Contractor or by the Human Services Division, the Contractor shall investigate the
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Division of the results of the investigation.
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to the Human Services Division and is not timely resolved by the Contractor, the a
Human Services Division may investigate the complaint. The Human Services Division
may consult with legal counsel other than the City Attorney's Office, or another
expert, in order to resolve the complaint. In addition, the Human Services Division
may consult with the Washington State Bar Association when appropriate. .2
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10. DURATION AND TERMINATION
10.1. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement will be from February 1, 2023
through December 31, 2024, unless extended or terminated in accordance with this
Agreement.
10.2. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated such that the Contractor
shall not accept appointment to additional cases from the Court upon written notice
of breach of this Agreement, or absent breach, upon 14 days written notice by either
party. Each and every term of this Agreement is material, and the failure of any party
to comply with any term of this Agreement shall constitute a breach of this
Agreement.
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by the Contractor after termination shall be governed by the interests of the
defendants, the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Supreme Court's Standards for
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11.1. Case Fees. The City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered under this 2
Agreement the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) for the first ten (10) o
cases assigned in the Kent Municipal Court per month ("Monthly Flat Fee"), and FOUR L)
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) for each additional case per month; SEVEN HUNDRED o
FIFTY DOLLARS ($750.00) per case appealed to the Superior Court; and ONE M
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) per case appealed to the Court of Appeals or
Washington Supreme Court. The Contractor shall bill for and be paid the above fees
one time per case. If the Contractor withdraws from a case and then is reassigned to
the case, the Contractor shall not bill for or be paid for the case upon reassignment. in
The total fees and costs paid to the Contractor under this Agreement and throughout ,0
its term shall not exceed $200,000, unless any such additional fees and costs are
authorized through an amendment to this Agreement signed by both the City and the E
Contractor.
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In the event that Kent Municipal Court significantly reduces the number of cases
assigned, and the Contractor is assigned less than five (5) cases per month for at
least three (3) consecutive months, the City shall not be required to pay the Monthly
Flat Fee and will only pay the Contractor FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) for
each case assigned. Alternatively, the City may terminate the Agreement in a
accordance with Section 10.2.
11.2. Review Hearing Fees. After the Kent Municipal Court's entry of a judgment
and sentence, a deferral of sentence, or entry of a deferred prosecution or stipulated
order of continuance, in the event the Contractor is required to appear with the
Defendant at review hearings in the case, the Contractor shall be paid FIFTY DOLLARS
($50.00) per review hearing for up to five (5) review hearings. The Contractor shall
appear at any review hearings beyond five (5) hearings for no additional fee. The
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term "case" shall have the same meaning as provided in Standard 3 of the Standards
for Indigent Defense established by the Supreme Court.
11.3. Billinci. The Contractor shall bill the City, in care of the City's Human Services
Division, by the 10t" day of the month following an appointment. The Contractor shall
also bill for any review hearing fees as well as expenses permitted in Sections 11.6
and 11.7 of this Agreement by the 101" day following the month of the accrual of the
allowable fees or expenses.
11.4. Payment. The City shall make payments within 30 days of receipt of the
Contractors bill.
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includes and is sufficient to provide for all costs related to travel, telephones, law
library including electronic research, financial accounting, case management
systems, computers and software, office space and supplies, administrative and staff
services, training, licensing, meeting the requirements imposed by the Washington
Supreme Court Standards for Indigent Defense, and other costs incurred in the day- :T
to-day conduct of legal services and the management of the services called for by
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for that purpose, unless the services are performed by the Contractor's staff or M
subcontractors. Examples of potential non-routine, preauthorized expenses that
might be subject to additional reimbursement include, but are not limited to:
a. Investigation expenses
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for the investigation preparation, and presentation of a case.
11.7. Transcription Expenses. The City agrees to reimburse the Contractor for all a
reasonable costs associated with obtaining and transcribing trial court records for
appeal purposes if such costs have not been waived.
12. DISCRIMINATION
In the hiring of employees for the performance of work under this Agreement or any
subcontract, the Contractor, its subcontractors, or any person acting on behalf of the
Contractor or subcontractor shall not, by reason of race, religion, color, sex, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical
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disability, discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform
the work to which the employment relates. The Contractor shall execute the attached
City of Kent Non-Discrimination Policy Declaration and comply with City
Administrative Policy 1.2.
13. PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance of the types and in the amounts described in Exhibit A attached and
incorporated by this reference.
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The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold the City, its elected officials, U
officers, and employees harmless from any and all claims whatsoever related to or
arising from the performance of the Contractor's obligations pursuant to this
Agreement, including but not limited to claims arising out of the errors and omissions
of the Contractor relating to the representation or lack of representation of clients, (D
and/or by reason of accident, injury, or death caused to any persons or property of :T
any kind occurring during the performance or lack thereof of the work required by
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City. The failure of the Contractor to carry insurance in a quantity sufficient to defend L)
a claim or lawsuit or cover any judgment that results shall not operate to limit the o
Contractor's indemnification or defense of the City. This indemnification section shall M
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
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services required herein. The Contractor shall remain directly involved in and
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This Agreement calls for the performance of the services of the Contractor as an a
independent contractor and the Contractor will not be considered an employee of the
City for any purpose. The Contractor shall secure at its own expense and be
responsible for any and all payment of income tax, social security, state disability
insurance compensation, unemployment compensation, worker's compensation, and
all other payroll deductions for the Contractor and its officers, agents, and employees
and the costs of all professional or business licenses in connection with the services
to be performed hereunder. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all
claims or lawsuits filed against the Contractor by personnel employed by the Attorney
related to the conditions or terms of employment by the Contractor, and the
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Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees
and officers from any such claims or lawsuits. The Contractor further agrees that its
employees are not considered employees of the City for the purposes of participating
in any state or federal program, including but not limited to the retirement program
provided by the Washington Department of Retirement Services, and in the event
that a claim is made to the contrary by any employee or volunteer of the Contractor,
the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees
and officers from any such claims or lawsuits and shall pay all awards ordered against
the City for such claims or lawsuits.
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Human Services Division Valley Defenders PLLC
City of Kent 2700 Richards Rd. Suite-202 a
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called for in this Agreement, and the Contractor shall not be the exclusive contractor
utilized by the City for the services called for in this Agreement.
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to the other by fax or email and that signature shall have the same force and effect
as if the Agreement bearing the original signature was received in person.
21. EFFECTIVE DATE
The terms of this Agreement shall take effect on the last day signed below.
CITY: ATTORNEY:
City of Kent Valley Defenders PLLC
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DECLARATION
CITY OF KENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The City of Kent (City) is committed to conform to Federal and State laws regarding equal
opportunity. As such all contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers who
perform work with relation to this Agreement shall comply with the regulations of the City's
equal employment opportunity policies.
The City of Kent and its contractors are subject to and will comply with the following:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat.
252), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin);
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49 C.F.R. Part 21 (entitled Non-discrimination In Federally-Assisted Programs
• Of The Department Of Transportation-Effectuation Of Title VI Of The Civil
Rights Act Of 1964);
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of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964).
• Ch. 49.60 RCW (Washington Law Against Discrimination) 2
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The following statements specifically identify the requirements the City deems necessary for any
contractor, subcontractor, or supplier on this specific Agreement to adhere to. An affirmation of
all of the following is required for this Agreement to be valid and binding. If any contractor,
subcontractor, or supplier willfully misrepresents themselves with regard to the directives outlined
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below, it will be considered a breach of contract and it will be at the City's sole determination %°
regarding suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement.
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1. I have read the attached City of Kent administrative policy number 1.2.
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2. During the time of this Agreement I will not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex,
race, color, national origin, age, or the presence of all sensory, mental or physical disability.
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3. During the time of this Agreement I, the prime contractor, will provide a written statement
to all new employees and subcontractors indicating commitment as an equal opportunity
employer.
4. During the time of the Agreement I, the prime contractor, will actively consider hiring and
promotion of women and minorities.
5. During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and
successors in interest (hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows:
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A. Compliance with Regulations: The contractor, subcontractor, consultant,
vendor, and supplier (hereinafter "Contractor") will comply with all Acts and the
Regulations relative to non-discrimination, including those applicable to Federally-
assisted programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, State-assisted
programs through the Washington State Department of Transportation, and
generally under Washington's Law Against Discrimination, Ch. 49.60 RCW, as they
may be amended from time to time, which are herein incorporated by reference
and made a part of this contract.
B. Non-discrimination: The contractor, with regard to the work performed by it
during the contract, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of
materials and leases of equipment. The contractor will not participate directly or
indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the Regulations, including
employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or program
set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21. 0
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C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and
Equipment: In all solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made
by the contractor for work to be performed under a subcontract, including
procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or aD
supplier will be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this ia
contract and the Acts and the Regulations relative to non-discrimination on the r
grounds of race, color, or national origin. 2
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required by the Acts and Regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto and will o
permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its
facilities as may be determined applicable to contractor's contract by the City or the
Washington State Department of Transportation to be pertinent to ascertain
compliance with such Acts and Regulations and instructions. Where any information
required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or N
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Washington State Department of Transportation, as appropriate, and will set forth
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the non-discrimination provisions of this contract, the City will impose such contract
sanctions as it or the Washington State Department of Transportation may
determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding payments to the contractor under the contract until the a
contractor complies; and/or
b. cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract, in whole or in part.
F. Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor will include the provisions of
paragraphs (A) through (F) above in every subcontract, including procurements of
materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Acts and Regulations and
directives issued pursuant thereto. The contractor will take action with respect to
any subcontract or procurement as the City or the Washington State Department of
Transportation may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including
sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if the contractor becomes involved in,
or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor, or supplier because of such
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direction, the contractor may request the City to enter into any litigation to protect
the interests of the City. In addition, the contractor may request the United States
to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
6. During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees, and
successors in interest agrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and
authorities; including but not limited to:
Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities:
i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252),
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part
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ii. The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, o
(42 U.S.C. § 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose L)
property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and
projects);
iii. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. § 324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination o
on the basis of sex);
iv. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended, .
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
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vi. Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 USC § 471, Section 47123), as US
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coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age
Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by
expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the in
programs or activities of the Federal-aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, ,o
whether such programs or activities are Federally funded or not);
viii. Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination
on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private i
transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities a
(42 U.S.C. §§ 12131-12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation
regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37 and 38;
ix. The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. § 47123)
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
X. Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority a
Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures Non-discrimination against
minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on
minority and low-income populations;
xi. Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited
English Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination
includes discrimination because of Limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure
compliance with Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons
have meaningful access to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100);
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xii. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from
discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. 1681 et
seq).
xiii. Washington Law Against Discrimination (Ch. 49.60 RCW)
7. The submission of the final invoice for this contract will constitute a reaffirmation that the
preceding statements were complied with during the course of the contract's performance.
By signing below, I agree to fulfill the five requirements referenced above.
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CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY
NUMBER: 1.2 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 20, 2022
SUBJECT: INCLUSIVE CONTRACTING SUPERSEDES: January 1, 1998
APPROVED BY Dana Ralph, Mayor
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Kent will conform to federal and state laws. All contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and a
suppliers of the City must guarantee equal employment opportunity within their organization and, a
if holding Agreements with the City amounting to $10,000 or more within any given year, must
take the following affirmative steps: �,
1. Provide a written statement to all new employees and subcontractors indicating
commitment as an equal opportunity employer.
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City, regardless of the value of the Agreement, are required to sign the City's Non-Discrimination
Policy Declaration, prior to commencing performance.
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nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements shall be considered in breach of contract
and subject to suspension or termination for all or part of the Agreement. 0
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4.3.a
EXHIBIT A
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Insurance
The Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder
by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
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Contractor shall obtain insurance of the types described below: U
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1. Professional Liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant's
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C. Other Insurance Provisions
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The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions for Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability insurance: in
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1. The Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respect the City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool
coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Contractor's
insurance and shall not contribute with it. a
2. The Contractor's insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has a
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3. The City of Kent shall be named as an additional insured on all
policies (except Professional Liability) as respects work performed by
or on behalf of the contractor and a copy of the endorsement naming
the City as additional insured shall be attached to the Certificate of
Insurance. The City reserves the right to receive a certified copy of
all required insurance policies. The Contractor's
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Commercial General Liability insurance shall also contain a clause stating that
coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of the insurer's liability.
D. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating of not
less than ANII.
E. Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the L
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additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the L)
Contractor before commencement of the work.
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Contractor shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or shall T
furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All
coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the same insurance 2
requirements as stated herein for the Contractor. o
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