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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.
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• 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
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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.
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PIERCE COUNTY
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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.:
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