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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWA State Dept of Licensing AGREEMENT BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND CITY OF AUTBURN Control # Date: March 5, 2004 THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, hereinafter referred to as "DOL", 1125 South Washington, Olympia, Washington and CITY OF AUTBURNhereinafter referred to as USER, 25 WEST MAIN AUBURN WA 98001. This is a reimbursable services agreement to provide public record information under I~;CW 46.12.370, RCW 46.12.380, RCW 46.12.390, RCW 42.17.260, WAC 308-93-087, WAC 308-93-088 and chapter 308- 10 WAC. This agreement supersedes any previous agreement to provide pubhc record informatic,n as set forth herein, known or unknown, made between DOL and USER. Section 1.0 PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT DOL has established sys~ms for disclosing vehicle and vessel record information, including descriptions and ownership's, for inspection and copying as provided in chapters 42.17 RCW, 46.12 RCW, 308-10 WAC, and 308-93 WAC, from its offices in Olympia, Washington. This agreement provides the terms and conditions under which such information is provided for inspection and copying. Section 2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK 2.1 DOL shall disclose vehicle and vessel records for inspection and copying; when requested by USER in writing, telephonic, over the Internet, and in person at DOL vehicle licensing counter Olympia, Washington. Each request for disclosure shall be accompanied by the USER'S unique account code assigned by DOL and furnished under separate cover. The access code is a secured code for use by USER and USER'S employees only. USER shall take all steps necessary to ensure the account code is accessible and used only by authorized personnel. Any use of the assigned account code by persons other than employees of the USER is grounds for immediate termination of this agreement as provided in Section 13.0 herein. 2.2 USER may use any or all of the following options to request vehicle/vessel record inspection or copies: The Department of Licensing has a policy of providing equal access te its services. This correspondence is available in alternate format, lf you need special accommodation, please call (360) 902-3600 or TTY 664-8885. OPTION 1. OPTION 2. OPTION 3. Pubhc telephone communication directly with DOL. Imiividual records may be inspected as authorized in RCW 46.12.380 and WAC 308-93-087. This option provides for DOL staff to inspect and voice relay the record information and when requested, provide a print or photocopy o£ the record. Payment is required for a DOL produced print or photocopy of the record as provided in Section 4.0 herein. Vehicle responses received using this option may contain information that has not been updated for up to 48 hours. Vessel responses using this option may contain information that has not been updated for up to seven days. Written communication with DOL. Copy of an individual vehicle/vessel record may be provided as authorized in RCW 46.12.380 and WAC 308- 93-087. Lists of individual records may be provided as authorized in RCW 46.12.370 and RCW 42.17.260. Payment is required as provided in Section 4.0 herein. Vehicle responses received using this option may contain information that has not been updated for up to 48 hours. Vessel responses using this option may contain information that has not been updated for up to seven days. Internet VehicleNessel Information Processing System (IVIPS) provided by DOL under separate cover fully describes and includes instruction for use. Individual record information may be provided as authorized in RCW 46.12.380 and WAC 308-93-087. This option provides inspection of the vehicle or vessel record requested through an Internet connection between the USER and the Department. A nominal charge is required per individual inquiry as provided in Section 4.0 herein. Vehicle responses received using this option may contain inforraation that has not been updated for up to 48 hours. Vessel responses using this option may contain information that has not been updated for up to seven days. USER and its employees or agents shall ensure the confidentiality of motor vehicle/vessel records by protecting theft account; numbers and passwords; by using hard to guess passwords; by regularly changing passwords, particularly when there are changes in personnel; instituting penalties for misuse of data; and assuring that employees are famihar with the provisions of this contract. Passwords are to be changed at least every ninety days. 2.3 2.4 DOL shall be prompt in furnishing information not exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.17 RCW, RCW 46.12.370, RCW 46.12.380, and WAC 308-93--087 to the extent that proper performance of its official duties and obhgations is maintained. USER shall only use the information provided under this agreement for obtaining vehicle owner information observed speeding through neighborhoods to facilitate the city's speed watch program. The information provided shall not be used by USER or disclosed to any other person, for the purpose of making any unsolicitsd business contact, or for a commercial purpose unless specifically authorized or dixected by law. The term "unsohcited business contact" means a contact that is intended to result in, or promote, the sale of any goods or services to a person named in the disclosed information. The term "commercial purpose" using or intending to use information for the purpose of facilitating a profit-expecting business activity, except a~'~ provided in RCW 46.12.380. 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 No name or address of any individual owner furnished by DOL to USER shall be disclosed or published by USER in any manner, or be used for mailing purposes other than those specified in this agreement. This subsection shall not prevent USER from requesting additional specific exceptions from this section from DOL, subject to prior written approval of, and any conditions imposed by, DOL. No exceptions shall be valid unless approved in writing by the Director of DOL or his/her designated designee, accompanied by a statement of conditions, if any, imposed on such approval, prior to the intended use of the information that is the subject of the exception. DOL retains the right to keep copies of the information released under this agreement in its files for its own purposes or to furnish to others. Whenever a request for information provided under this agreement is granted to an attorney or private investigator, notice must be provided by the disclosing entity, no later than the following business day of granting the information to the vehicle or vessel owner to whom the information applies, that the information has been granted. The notice shall include the name and address of the requesting party. When the disclosing entity is USER, a copy of the notice shall be provided to DOL by U.S. Mall no later than the following business day addressed as provided in Section 11.0 hereiu. For purposes of this Section, a "private investigator" means a person licensed as a private detective pursuant to chapter 18.165 RCW. DOL may review USER's activities under this agreement to ensure compliance with the hmitations imposed on the use of the information provided by DOL. DOL shall immediately end this agreement and shall suspend or revoke for up to :five years USER's privileges to obtain vehicle record information from DOL ffUSER is found to be in violation of this agreement, chapter 42.17 RCW, 46.12 RCW or 308-93 WAC. Grounds for termination of this agreement include, but are not limited to: (a) The unauthorized disclosure of information from a DOL record; or (b) The use of a false representation to obtain information from DOL vehicle records; or (c) The use of information obtained from DOL vehicle and vessel records for a purpose other than what is authorized in this agreement; or (d) The sale or other distribution of vehicle and vessel owner name or address to another person is in violation of this agreement. Upon written request from DOL, USER shall provide, within three business days, the exact purpose for which any personal information provided under this contract was used. Failure to provide requested information to DOL may result in cancellation of this agreement and other sanctions authorized under RCW 46.12.390. 2.12 All information released to the USER under this agreement by DOL shall be retained by the USER for a period of three years from the year of release by DOL. (Example: Information received during calendar year 1998 may be destroyed in December 2001 and so on.) Section 3.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This agreement shall begin on the date of execution by DOL, and continue until ended by either party as provided in Section 13.0 herein or for a period of two years which ever occurs first. This agreement may be extended under written mutual consent until a new contract is executed. This agreement is void upon formal action of the state legislature enacting statutory prohibition or failure to provide funding for the performance of the duties provided herein. Section 4.0 CONSIDERATION 4.1 When Option 1 is used, USER agrees to pay DOL a fee covering DOL's direct cost for copying records, not to exceed fifteen cents ($. 15) for each photocopy, seventy five cents ($.75) for each copy of microfilm or microfiche, plus delivery costs. Fees will not be charged unless the total charge is four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) or more. 4.2 When Option 1 is used, USER agrees to pay DOL a fee of one dollar and fifty cente ($1.50) for each certification affixed to any print or photocopy, plus delivery costs. 4.3 USER agrees to pay DOL a fee covering DOL's direct cost for computer generated lists. The fee for each request shah be agreed upon prior to DOL disclosing t]ae information. 4.4 When Option 3 is used, USER agrees to pay DOL a fee of $0.04 per inquiry through IVIPS. An inquiry means any access to the Internet VehicleNessel Information Processing System (IVIPS) that retrieves a record or returns a "no file" indication. 4.5 USER agrees to make payment of all fees due under this agreement before or concurrent with receiving the information requested. Payment shall be made by one of the following methods: A. USER may provide payment with each request for disclosure of information, or USER may be billed monthly or quarterly for the actual usage at the rate set forth in this section. 4.6 DOL maintains the right to increase or decrease the fees for rendering service under this agreement. Any amendment to the fees shah be subject to a change in the agreement as provided in Section 19.0. herein. Section 5.0 DISCLOSURE OF INDIVIDUAL NAMES AND ADDRESSES PROHII~ITED USER shall not furnish to any person, association, or organization any of the information, or part thereof, obtained from DOL without prior written approval by DOL or as by this agreement provided. Section 6.0 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS USER shall not acquire any proprietary rights, exclusive or otherwise, to information obtained from DOL. Section 7.0 LIMITATION ON THE STATE'S LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY DOL shall not be liable for delays in furnishing information under this agreement nor shall DOL be liable for any errors which occur in compilation of the information, including the insertion of false names into the information for the purpose of permitting DOL to determine if USER has abided by the terms of this agreement. The State of Washington, DOL, the Director of DOL or any DOL employee shall not be liable for any claim of any nature against USER by any party. Claims arising from but not bruited to: · Any failure in the service furnished by DOL under this agreement; or · For any errors, mistakes or acts on the part of DOL or its agents which result in the failure to properly release vehicle/vessel title interests; · For any failure of DOL's equipment or software which fails to perform for any reason or for any other loss or consequential damage which is a result of acts of God, strikes, lockoute, riots, acts of war, epidemics, acts of fire, · Failure of communications or computer equipment, facilities or software, power failures, nuclear accidents or other disasters. Section 8.0 HOLD HARMLESS Each party to this agreement shall be responsible for its own acts and/or omissions and those of its officers, employees and agents. No party to this agreement shall be responsible for the, acts and/or omissions of entities or individuals not a party to this agreement. Section 9.0 LIMITATION UPON ASSIGNMENT This agreement is not assignable by either party. Section 10.0 NONDISCRIMINATION During the terms of this agreement, the parties hereto agree to comply with the following nondiscrimination requiremente as well as applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations governing equal employment opportunity. No party shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age sensory, mental or physical handicap or political affiliation, discriminate against or deny employment as a participant or staff person in connection with any function related to this agreement or to be performed in connection therewith. Section 11.0 NOTICES All notices concerning this agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses stated below: DOL - Contracts Specialist, Title and Registration Services, Post Office Box 2957, Olympia, Washington 98507-2957. Telephone number (360) 902-3760. CITY OF AUTBURN - DAVID BURDICK, 25 WEST MAIN AUBURN WA 98001. TELEPHONE NUMBER: 253-804-5058. Section 12.0 OWNERSHIP OF E(}UIPMENT AND SOFTWARE All equipment and software furnished by DOL or by USER shall remain the property of the furnishing party and the party shall retain full title and all rights associated with ownership. The equipment shall not become fixtures. Neither party shah encumber or permit an encumbrance upon, the other party's title to the equipment or software or to the equipment or software itself, in any manner. Section 13;0 TERMINATION Any violation of the restrictions, conditions or requirements contained in this agreement constitute grounds for DOL to end this agreement immediately. This agreement may be ended by either party upon giving thirty (30) days written noti.ee to the other party; provided, either party may end the agreement immediately for breach by the other party of any of its obligations under the agreement. In the absence of actual delivery to and receipt by either party by mail or other means at an earlier date and/or time. Notice of termination shall be conclusively deemed to have been dehvered to, and received by, the other party as of midnight of the third day following the date of its posting in tlie United States mail, addressed as provided in Section 11.0 herein. Section 14.0 DISPUTES In the event ora dispute between the parties arising under this agreement, which the iparties themselves cannot resolve, the dispute shall be referred to a dispute panel. The panel shall consist of one member appointed by the Director of DOL, one member appointed by USER, and ene member jointly selected by both parties. The decision of the panel shall be final and binding upon the parties, unless the decision of the panel requires either party to perform an illegal act. In the event the panel cannot resolve a dispute the aggrieved party may file a lawsuit. Venue of any lawsuit filed by any party against the other party arising in whole or in part out of this agreement shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County in Olympia, Washington. Section 15.0 PAYMENT IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION In the event either party without fault on the part of the other party ends this agreement, each party shah be liable for the actual cost they have incurred during their performance under this agreement. Neither party shall be obligated to the other party for such cost; except that all fees owed by USER to DOL shah continue to be due and payable as provided in Section 4 herein. Section 16.0 INDEPENDENT STATUS OF DOL DOL and DOL employees and agents shall perform all duties pursuant to this agreement as an independent agency from USER and not in any manner as officers, agents or employees of USER. All references in this agreement to DOL shall include its agents and employees. USER shall not withhold or pay any taxes or insurance under this agreement. This provision shall not preclude DOL from representing USER in fulfi]Jing tasks and services specified in this agreement. Section 17.0 REMEDY OF TERMINATION In addition to all other remedies that may be available to DOL. Termination of this agreement or release of DOL from the obligations of the agreement shall not be deemed to be an exclusive remedy. Termination of agreement shall release DOL from all obligations whatever under this agreement but shall not bar DOL from pursuing any remedies which it would otherwise have against 'USER. Section 18.0 SAVINGS CLAUSE It is the belief of all parties that all provisions of this agreement are lawful. If by court decision or opinion of the Washington State Attorney General any section of this agreement should be found to be contrary to existing law, the agreement shall not be affected. The parties shall enter into immediate negotiations for the purpose of arriving at a mutually satisfactory replacement of such section. The provisions of the agreement shall be subject to any future actions of or directions by the Legislature of the State of Washington. In the event of conflict between actions of or directions by the Legislature and provisions of this agreement during its term, the former shall prevail. Section 19.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. There is no other agreement, either oral or written, upon the subject. Commitments, warranties, representations, understanding or agreements, not contained in this agreement or written amendment hereto shall not be binding on either party. No alteration of any of the terms or conditions, of this agreement, will be effective without the written consent of both parties. However, this provision shall not prevent any other effective agreements between the parties which is not inconsistent with the provisions of this agreement. Section 20.0 AFFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT The parties signing below hereby affirm they have the authority to bind their respective parties to the terms and conditions of this agreement. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING PRINT NAME: ~c~er TITLE:Licensing Service Manager TITLE: /4~vO r' OATE: Contact Name: DA'CID BURDICK Contact Phone: 253-804-5058 If above information is incorrect, please change and initial.