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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMOU between Pierce County and COA - Housing Affordability Coalition A3,IVCo Memorandum of Agreement Between Pierce County and City of Auburn THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT("MOA") is made on April 16,2020 between Pierce County,(hereinafter referred to as"County") and the City of Auburn (hereinafter referred to as"City"). WHEREAS, Both the County and the City have indicated an interest in forming an enduring coalition that could assist member governments in making needed regional progress on housing attainability in the South Sound while honoring the unique circumstance and needs of each member government. WHEREAS, The MOA is intended to establish a formal agreement for the joint funding of consultant services to form the structure of a local government housing affordability coalition. WHEREAS,the proposed coalition is currently referred to the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners("SSHAP"). WHEREAS, The County, on behalf of the collaborating governments, has agreed to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services, contract with the selected consultant and act as the fiscal agent for payment of consultant services. Article 1. Incorporation of Recitals The recitals set forth above are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein and made a part hereof. Article 2. Scope of Agreement The MOA shall cover consultant services contracted for the following scope of work as defined in Request for Proposals#RFP 20-001 AFP published by Pierce County on February 5, 2020.That scope includes the following: • Map stakeholders and conduct interviews with key elected and appointed officials in Pierce County to formally determine which governments have the strongest interest in joining a collaborative structure and create summary; • Upon request, provide informational briefings for interested governments' elected bodies; • Develop alternatives for a coalition model, including descriptions of pros/cons, and vet with participating governments to determine a preferred model; • Develop and vet scope, budget,and financing scenarios for the preferred coalition model, including potential phasing opportunities Based on the preferred model agreed upon by the elected leaders develop an interlocal agreement that participating members of coalition will sign; • Work with identified staff contacts to facilitate circulation of the interlocal agreement; and • Develop an implementation plan with the input of participating governments, including the timing and sequence of next steps as well as required actions for successful launch/administration of the coalition. Article 3. Duties and Responsibilities County: • Execute a professional services contract with the selected consultant for the scope of work outlined in Article 2. Memorandum of Agreement Page 1 of 4 Agreement#AWD 10065'1 CC-102343 • Disburse payment to the selected consultant upon completion of the scope of work outlined in Article 2. Payments may be disbursed on a monthly basis based on accomplishments and milestones outlined in the professional services agreement. • Contribute $25,000 toward the cost of the consultant. • Article 4: Duties and Responsibilities of City: • Contribute$10,000 toward the cost of the consultant. • Provide appropriate points of contact and/or meeting representatives when requested to facilitate the consultant's work. • Work with the consultant when appropriate to schedule timely presentations to the City's Council. Article 5. Agreement terms • This MOA is effective until December 31, 2020. ARTICLE 6. Conditions • No official,employee or agent of either party shall be charged personally by the other or by an assignee or subcontractor with any liability or expenses of defense or be held personally liable under any term or provision of this MOA,because of such parts execution or attempted execution of this MOA, or because of any breach thereof. • This MOA constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,and no other warranties, inducements, considerations, promises, or interpretations shall be implied or impressed upon this MOA that are not expressly addressed herein. This MOA creates no separate legal or administrative entity between the parties, and it shall be administered by the County pursuant to Articles 2 and 3. This MOA shall not result in either party acquiring, holding or disposing of any real or personal property. Both parties to this MOA have appropriately budgeted for their respective financial obligations in this MOA. Both parties to this MOA agree to be responsible for their own respective public records liability. ARTICLE 7.Authority and Notice • Each person signing this MOA represents and warrants that such person has the requisite power and authority to enter into,execute,and deliver this MOA. • All verbal and written communication, including required reports and submissions, shall be transmitted between the County and City as noted below. Any notices sent to County shall be transmitted to: Pierce County Human Services Director 1305 Tacoma Avenue,#104 Memorandum of Agreement Page 2 of 4 Agreement#AWD 100651 CC-102343 Tacoma, WA 98402 Any notices sent to the City shall be transmitted to: City of Auburn Mayor, Nancy Backus 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Pierce County and City of Auburn have executed this Memorandum of Agreement as of the date first written above and under the laws of the State of Washington. Memorandum of Agreement Page 3 of 4 Agreement tt AMID 100&54 CC-102343 PIERCE COUNTY Agreement Signature Page CC-102343 Agreement#AWD-100654 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the days indicated below: City/Town: City of Auburn PIERCE COUNTY: l b%l4 'to Reviewed By: ignature ty Official Date Nancy Backus, Mayor Electronic review/approval in WD on 10/19/20 Print Signer's Name and Title Deputy Prosecuting Attorney(As to form Only) Date City of Auburn City Name Electronic review/approval in WD on 10/21/20 Finance Date 25 West Main Street Auburn, WA 98001 Mailing Address Approved By: Heather Moss DDateal 020.10d.15150851r Trout)' Contact Name: Mayor Nancy Backus Heather Moss Date Contact Phone Number: (253) 931-3041 Director, Human Services UBI No.: Federal Tax Id No.: Memorandum of Agreement Page 4 of 4 Agreement#AWD 1000/.;4 CC-102343