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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrantWEMS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Washington Traffic Safety Commission AND Renton Police Department GRA-25-008 2025-Sub-grants-5489-Region 7/8 Law Enforcement Liaison THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC," and Renton Police Department, hereinafter referred to as "SUB-RECIPIENT." NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the authority provided to WTSC in RCW 43.59 and RCW 39.34, terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties mutually agree as follows: 1.PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT: The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding, provided by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and allowed under the Assistance Listing #20.600, for traffic safety grant project 2025-Sub-grants-5489-Region 7/8 Law Enforcement Liaison. 2.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution by both parties or October 07, 2024, whichever is later, and remain in effect until September 30, 2025, unless terminated sooner, as provided herein. page 1 of 23 3.STATEMENT OF WORK The SUB-RECIPIENT shall carry out the provisions of the traffic safety project described here as the Statement of Work (SOW). If the SUB-RECIPIENT is unable to fulfill the SOW in any manner on this project, the SUB-RECIPIENT must contact the WTSC program manager immediately and discuss a potential amendment. All Federal and State regulations will apply. 3.1 SCOPE OF WORK 3.1.1 Problem ID and/or Opportunity The Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program provides an opportunity for the WTSC to work with local law enforcement agencies to develop and implement statewide initiatives focusing on traffic safety education and culture change at the local level. The frequency of contact with local law enforcement is important to help facilitate their cooperation in achieving the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission's (WTSC) mission of building partnerships to save lives and prevent injuries on our roadways for the health, safety, and benefit of our communities. The LEL program provides the conduit to make those connections while helping the WTSC and local coordinators implement agency strategies. 3.1.2 Project Purpose and Strategies The purpose of this project is to increase law enforcement participation in traffic safety enforcement and to serve as a resource for local law enforcement agencies for other WTSC supported programming. This project supports the effectiveness of many other WTSC-funded projects, particularly those that involve law enforcement activity. 3.2 PROJECT GOALS 1)Grow participation in regional traffic safety activities, with a goal of 75% of law enforcement agencies in the region participating in HVE events in the fiscal year. 2)Provide leadership in the development of professional development for traffic safety minded officers, with the long term goal of increasing the number of law enforcement agency leaders/admin who believe that traffic safety is a priority. 3)Provide guidance/feedback on law enforcement topics to the regional Target Zero Manager and traffic safety coalition (if applicable). 3.2.1 The objectives, measures and timelines listed in Appendix A will be reviewed at least annually by the designated contacts of the SUB-RECIPIENT and WTSC, and may be updated pursuant to clause 6 of this AGREEMENT. For the purposes of this section only, the parties' DESIGNATED CONTACTS, as listed in clause 42, are authorized to execute these amendments to Appendix A. page 2 of 23 for these purchases will be facilitated by WTSC. WTSC will notify the SUB-RECIPIENT when approval has been gained or denied. Failure to receive pre-approval will preclude reimbursement. Any equipment purchased with NHTSA funds must be used exclusively for traffic safety purposes or the cost must be pro-rated. If required under the Buy America Act, SUB-RECIPIENT will provide WTSC with purchase price, quote, manufacturer, description of its use in the project, and documentation showing that it is made in America. 3.3.8. All equipment must be inventoried by the SUB-RECIPIENT. The SUB-RECIPIENT agrees to maintain the equipment, continue to use it for project purposes, and report on its status to WTSC each year when requested. 3.3.9. Equipment is defined as any asset with a useful life greater than one year AND a unit cost of $10,000 or greater, and small and attractive assets. Small and attractive assets are the following if they a unit cost of $300 or more: •Laptops and Notebook Computers •Tablets and Smart phones Small and attractive assets also include the following if they have a unit cost of $1000 or more: •Optical Devices, Binoculars, Telescopes, Infrared Viewers, and Rangefinders •Cameras and Photographic Projection Equipment •Desktop Computers (PCs) •Television Sets, DVD Players, Blu-ray Players and Video Cameras (home type) 3.4 PROJECT COSTS The costs for the work under the SOW to be provided by the SUB-RECIPIENT are as follows: Year 1: $5,000.00 APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 4.ACTIVITY REPORTS The SUB-RECIPIENT will submit progress reports on the activity of this project in the form provided by page 4 of 23 the WTSC using the WTSC Enterprise Management System (WEMS) Progress Reporting process or other alternate means pre-approved by WTSC. The SUB-RECIPIENT will include copies of publications, training reports, advertising, social media posts, meeting agendas, and any statistical data generated in project execution in the reports. The final report will be submitted to WTSC within 30 days of termination of this Agreement. WTSC reserves the right to delay the processing of invoices until activity reports are received and approved. 5. ADVANCE PAYMENTS PROHIBITED No payments in advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this Agreement shall be made by the WTSC. 6. AGREEMENT AL TERA TIONS AND AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties in the form of a written Amendment to this Agreement. Such amendments shall only be binding if they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties. 7. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 8. SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS The SUB-RECIPIENT may not assign the work to be provided under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of the WTSC, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The SUB-RECIPIENT shall provide the WTSC a copy of all third-party contracts and agreements entered into for purposes of fulfilling the SOW. Such third-party contracts and agreements must follow applicable federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to procurement law, rules, and procedures. If any of the funds provided under this Agreement include funds from NHTSA, such third-party contracts and agreements must include the federal provisions set forth in this Agreement in sections 33 through 42. 9.ATTORNEYS'FEES In the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce the Agreement terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney fees and costs. 10. BILLING PROCEDURE The SUB-RECIPIENT shall submit monthly invoices for reimbursement to WTSC with supporting documentation as WTSC shall require. All invoices for reimbursement shall be submitted through the WEMS invoicing process, or via alternate method if approved by WTSC. Payment to the SUB­ RECIPIENT for approved and completed work will be made by warrant or account transfer by WTSC page 5 of 23 than a 20 percent interest in a SUB-RECIPIENT, and the officers, employees or agents of a recipient who are responsible for making a decision or taking an action under an award where the decision or action can have an economic or other impact on the interests of a regulated or affected organization. 43.DESIGNATED CONTACTS The following named individuals will serve as designated contacts for each of the parties for all communications, notices, and reimbursements regarding this Agreement: The Contact for the SUB-RECIPIENT is: Corey Jacobs CJacobs@Rentonwa.gov 425-430-7596 44.AUTHORITY TO SIGN I The Contact for WTSC is: Jerry Noviello jnoviello@wtsc.wa.gov 360-725-9897 ext. The undersigned acknowledge that they are authorized to execute this Agreement and bind their respective agencies or entities to the obligations set forth herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement. Renton Police Department � Signature Armondo Pavone Printed Name Mayor Title frVJ Attest: _________ _ Jason A. Seth, City Clerk page 19 of 23 1/22/2025