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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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1/22/2025