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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrantWSDOT Contact: Agreement Number Grantee: Term of Project Vendor #Contact: Current Funds $ 50,900 50,900$ WHEREAS, the State of Washington in its Sessions Laws of 2025, ESSB 5161, Sections 221 and 308, authorizes funding for Public Transportation Programs and other special proviso funding as identified in the budget through its 2025-2027 biennial appropriations to WSDOT; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, covenants, and performances contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS: Ellen Talbo etalbo@rentonwa.gov Budget: Current Funds reflect total funding appropriated by the Washington State Legislature for the Project in the 2025-2027 biennium. The GRANTEE agrees to provide Transportation Demand Management (TDM) services, primarily used to support local Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) programs associated with the Statewide Commute Trip Reduction Program, including: 1) Development and submission of an Administrative Work Plan by the end of the first quarter of this AGREEMENT that must be approved by WSDOT in writing; and 2) Implementation of the strategies and production of the deliverables outlined in the WSDOT-approved Administrative Work Plan in order to implement a CTR program. The Administrative Work Plan shall be incorporated as an amendment to this AGREEMENT. Total Project Cost SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET Funds Commute Trip Reduction (MMA) SW00122000 0 THIS AGREEMENT, entered into by the Washington State Department of Transportation, hereinafter “WSDOT,” and the Grantee identified above, hereinafter the “GRANTEE,” individually the “PARTY” and collectively the “PARTIES.” Wren Barulich 360-705-6926 wren.barulich@wsdot.wa.gov Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) PTD1212 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 City of Renton 1055 South Grady Way Renton, WA 98055 City of Renton PTD1212 Page 1 of 11 GRA-25-034 Section 2 Purpose of Agreement The purpose of this AGREEMENT is for WSDOT to provide funds to the GRANTEE for public transportation services that meet the needs of persons in the State of Washington. Section 3 Scope of Project The GRANTEE agrees to perform all designated tasks of the Project under this AGREEMENT as described in “Scope of Work and Budget”. Section 4 Term of Agreement The GRANTEE shall commence, perform, and complete the work identified under this AGREEMENT within the time defined in the caption space header titled “Term of Agreement” on this AGREEMENT regardless of the date of signature and execution of this AGREEMENT unless terminated as provided herein. Section 5 General Compliance Assurance A. The GRANTEE agrees to comply with all instructions as prescribed in WSDOT’s Public Transportation Grant Guidebook, Chapter 8: Commute Trip Reduction program, hereinafter referred to as the “Guidebook”, and any amendments thereto, found at https://wsdot.wa.gov/business-wsdot/grants/public-transportation-grants/manage-your- public-transportation-grant, which by this reference is fully incorporated herein. B. The GRANTEE agrees that WSDOT, and/or any authorized WSDOT representative, shall have not only the right to monitor the compliance of the GRANTEE with respect to the provisions of this AGREEMENT but also have the right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under this AGREEMENT. Section 6 Administrative Work Plan The GRANTEE agrees to submit to WSDOT an administrative work plan by the end of the first quarter of this agreement or when the GRANTEE submits its first invoice, whichever is sooner. The administrative work plan will include the following elements: A. The work plan shall identify the activities and deliverables associated with this AGREEMENT and other strategies as defined in the approved and locally adopted CTR plans. These plans may include, but are not limited to, recruiting new employer worksites, reviewing employer programs and providing site-specific suggestions for improved CTR performance, administering surveys, CTR Work Plan reviewing program exemption requests, providing employer training, providing incentives, performing promotion and marketing, and providing emergency ride home and other commuter services. B. The administrative work plan may be revised based on a mutual written agreement between the WSDOT Project Manager and the GRANTEE. Section 7 CTR Plan The GRANTEE shall prepare and submit a local CTR plan for each jurisdiction supported by project funds. The plan will meet the standards defined in the “Guidance Document.” City of Renton PTD1212 Page 2 of 11 Section 8 Survey Coordination The GRANTEE agrees to coordinate with WSDOT and its contracting partners for Commute Trip Reduction employer surveys. Section 9 Database Updates The GRANTEE agrees to provide WSDOT and the GRANTEE’s contracting partners with updated lists of affected or participating worksites, employee transportation coordinators, and jurisdiction contacts, as requested. These updates will be submitted in a format specified by WSDOT. Section 10 Use of State Funds for Incentives The GRANTEE agrees to use State funds provided as part of this AGREEMENT in accordance with incentives guidance that WSDOT shall provide to the GRANTEE. Section 11 Coordination with Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPO) The GRANTEE shall coordinate the development and implementation of its CTR plan and programs with the applicable regional transportation planning organization (RTPO). The GRANTEE agrees to notify the RTPO of any substantial changes to its plans and programs that could impact the success of the regional CTR plan. The GRANTEE agrees to provide information about the progress of its CTR plan and programs to the RTPO upon request. Section 12 Project Records The GRANTEE agrees to establish and maintain accounts for the Project in order to sufficiently and properly reflect all eligible direct and related indirect Project costs incurred in the performance of this AGREEMENT. Such accounts are referred to herein collectively as the "Project Account." All costs claimed against the Project Account must be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, and payment vouchers evidencing in sufficient detail the nature and propriety of the costs claimed. Section 13 Funding Distribution The GRANTEE may distribute funds to local jurisdictions to include counties, cities, transit agencies, Transportation Management Associations, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, or other eligible organizations authorized to enter into agreements for the purposes of implementing CTR, plans as applicable, and as authorized by RCW 70A.15.4080, and by ordinances adopted pursuant to RCW 70A.15.4020(5). Section 14 Reports The GRANTEE shall prepare and submit quarterly, and annual program reports pursuant to this agreement and as prescribed in WSDOT’s Guidebook. Due to Legislative and WSDOT reporting requirements, any required quarterly progress reports shall be submitted for the duration of the AGREEMENT period regardless of whether the underlying funding sources have been exhausted. Post-grant annual performance reporting may also be required as prescribed in the aforementioned guidebook. City of Renton PTD1212 Page 3 of 11 Section 15 Implementation Plans The GRANTEE shall incorporate appropriate sections of the “Scope of Work and Budget” and description of allowable incentives in accordance with the incentives guidance provided to the GRANTEE by WSDOT as set forth in Section 10 of this AGREEMENT, as well as the WSDOT- approved Administrative Work Plan, in all agreements with an eligible contracting partner(s), as necessary, to coordinate the development, implementation, and administration of such CTR plans, and in compliance with applicable ordinances. Section 16 Assignments and Subcontracts A. The GRANTEE shall submit to WSDOT a copy of any contract, amendment, or change order thereto pertaining to this Project for review and documentation. This includes any completed Project facilities and/or infrastructure under this AGREEMENT, or other actions obligating the GRANTEE in any manner with any third party with respect to its rights and responsibilities under this AGREEMENT, including any leasing and/or lending the Project or any part thereof to be used by anyone, not under the GRANTEE’s direct supervision. B. The GRANTEE agrees to include all applicable sections of the AGREEMENT such as Sections 5, 10, 11, and Sections 15 through 27, of this AGREEMENT in each subcontract and in all contracts, it enters into for the employment of any individual, procurement of any materials, or the performance of any work to be accomplished under this AGREEMENT. Section 17 Reimbursement and Payment A. Payment will be made by WSDOT on a reimbursable basis for actual costs and expenditures incurred while performing eligible direct and related indirect Project work during the life of the Project. Payment is subject to the submission to and approval by WSDOT of properly prepared invoices that substantiate the costs and expenses submitted by the GRANTEE for reimbursement. Failure to send in progress reports and financial information as required in Section 14 – “Reports” may delay payment. The GRANTEE shall submit an invoice detailing and supporting the costs incurred. Such invoices may be submitted no more than once per month and no less than once per year, during the course of this AGREEMENT. If approved by WSDOT, properly prepared invoices shall be paid by WSDOT within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. B. State Fiscal Year End Closure Requirement (RCW 43.88): The GRANTEE shall submit an invoice for completed work in the same state fiscal period in which the work was performed. As defined in RCW 43.88, the state fiscal period starts on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year. Reimbursement requests must be received by July 15 of each state fiscal period. If the GRANTEE is unable to provide an invoice by this date, the GRANTEE shall provide an estimate of the expenses to be billed so WSDOT may accrue the expenditures in the proper fiscal period. Any subsequent reimbursement request submitted will be limited to the amount accrued as set forth in this section. Any payment request received after the timeframe prescribed above will not be eligible for reimbursement. City of Renton PTD1212 Page 4 of 11 Section 18 Energy Credit To the extent GRANTEE receives any monies from the sale or disposition of energy credits, decarbonization credits, environmental credits, or any other monies through its participation of a like program, GRANTEE agrees to reinvest those monies into services and projects consistent with the STATE’S public transportation grant program. GRANTEE’S obligation to reinvest these monies under this provision shall be in an amount no less than the proportion of the STATE’S funding of this AGREEMENT. Section 19 Civil rights The GRANTEE shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of any WSDOT-assisted contract or in the administration of its public transportation services. Section 20 Compliance with Laws and Regulations A. The GRANTEE agrees to abide by all applicable state and federal laws and regulations including but not limited to, those concerning employment, equal opportunity employment, nondiscrimination assurances, project record keeping necessary to evidence compliance with such federal and state laws and regulations, and retention of all such records. The GRANTEE will adhere to all applicable nondiscrimination provisions in chapter 49.60 RCW. B. Additionally, the GRANTEE agrees to comply, as applicable, with the following: 1. SB 5974 Move Ahead Washington 2. RCW 70A.02 Healthy Environmental for All (HEAL) ACT, 3. RCW 70A. 65.260 Climate Commitment ACT, and 4. Chapter 49.46 RCW – Minimum Wage Requirements & Labor Standards 5. RCW 43.21C State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) 6. Executive Order 21-02 Archeological and Cultural Resources C. Except when a federal statute or regulation preempts state or local law, no provision of the AGREEMENT shall require the GRANTEE to observe or enforce compliance with any provision, perform any other act, or do any other thing in contravention of state or local law. If any provision or compliance with any provision of this AGREEMENT violates state or local law or would require the GRANTEE to violate state or local law, the GRANTEE agrees to notify WSDOT immediately in writing. Should this occur, WSDOT and the GRANTEE agree to make appropriate arrangements to proceed with or, if necessary, expeditiously, terminate the AGREEMENT. Section 21 Ethics A. Relationships with Employees and Officers of WSDOT. The GRANTEE shall not extend any loan, gratuity, or gift of money in any form whatsoever to any employee or officer of WSDOT, nor shall GRANTEE knowingly rent or purchase any equipment and materials from any employee or officer of WSDOT. B. Employment of Former WSDOT Employees. The GRANTEE hereby warrants that it shall not engage on a full-time, part-time, or other basis during the period of this AGREEMENT, any professional or technical personnel who are, or have been, at any time during the period of this AGREEMENT, in the employ of WSDOT without written consent of WSDOT. City of Renton PTD1212 Page 5 of 11 Section 22 Anti-Lobbying A. It is WSDOT’s policy that no funds awarded through the agency to grantees can be used for lobbying activities. B. GRANTEEs who receive an award through WSDOT shall certify on an annual basis that the awarded funds ae not used for lobbying activities. This certification may be provided as part of the Certification & Assurances annual submittal. Section 23 Accounting Records The GRANTEE agrees to establish and maintain accounts for the Project in order to sufficiently and properly reflect all eligible direct and related indirect Project costs incurred in the performance of this AGREEMENT. Such accounts are referred to herein collectively as the "Project Account." All costs claimed against the Project Account must be supported by properly executed payrolls, time records, invoices, contracts, and payment vouchers evidencing in sufficient detail the nature and propriety of the costs claimed. Section 24 Audits, Inspections, and Records Retention WSDOT, the State Auditor, and any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right to examine, during normal business hours and as often as they deem necessary, all of the GRANTEE’s records with respect to all matters covered by this AGREEMENT. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, and other matters covered by this AGREEMENT. In order to facilitate any audits and inspections, the GRANTEE shall retain all documents, papers, accounting records, and other materials pertaining to this AGREEMENT for six (6) years from the date of completion of the Project or the Project’s final payment date. However, in case of audit or litigation extending past that six (6) year’s period, then the GRANTEE must retain all records until the audit or litigation is completed. The GRANTEE shall be responsible to assure that the GRANTEE and any subcontractors of the GRANTEE comply with the provisions of this section and provide WSDOT, the State Auditor, and any of their representatives, access to such records within the scope of this AGREEMENT. Section 25 Recapture Provision In the event that the GRANTEE fails to expend State Funds in accordance with state law and/or the provisions of this AGREEMENT, WSDOT reserves the right to recapture State Funds in an amount equivalent to the extent of noncompliance. The GRANTEE agrees to repay such State Funds under this recapture provision within thirty (30) days of demand. Section 26 No obligation by the state government No contract between the GRANTEE and its subcontractors shall create any obligation or liability for WSDOT with regard to this AGREEMENT without WSDOT’s specific written consent, notwithstanding its concurrence in, or approval of, the award of any contract or subcontract or the solicitations thereof. Section 27 Personal Liability of Public Officers No officer or employee of WSDOT shall be personally liable for any acts or failure to act in connection with this AGREEMENT, it being understood that in such matters they are acting solely as agents of WSDOT. City of Renton PTD1212 Page 6 of 11 Section 28 Agreement Modifications A. Either PARTY may request changes to this AGREEMENT, including changes in the Scope of Work and Budget. Such changes that are mutually agreed upon shall be incorporated as written amendments to this AGREEMENT. No variation or alteration of the terms of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the PARTIES. However, changes to the Project title, the contact person of either PARTY, biennial adjustments with no impact to the overall project cost, or adding the Administrative Work Plan, will not require a written amendment, but will be approved and documented by WSDOT through an administrative revision or documentation in the Grants Management System. WSDOT shall notify the GRANTEE of any such approved revision in writing. B. If there is an increase or decrease in funding under this AGREEMENT, the GRANTEE and WSDOT agree to enter into a written amendment to this AGREEMENT, providing for an appropriate change in the Scope of Work and Budget and/or the Total Project Cost in order to reflect any such increase in funding. Section 29 Changed Conditions Affecting Performance The GRANTEE hereby agrees to immediately notify WSDOT of any change in conditions or law, or of any other event which may affect its ability to perform the Project in accordance with the provisions of this AGREEMENT. Section 30 Remedies for Misuse or Noncompliance. If WSDOT determines that the Project has been used in a manner materially different from Section 1, WSDOT may direct the GRANTEE to repay WSDOT the State-funded share of the Project. WSDOT may also withhold payments should it determine that the GRANTEE has failed to materially comply with any provision of this AGREEMENT. Section 31 Disputes A. Disputes. Disputes, arising in the performance of this AGREEMENT, which is not resolved by agreement of the PARTIES, shall be decided in writing by the WSDOT Public Transportation Division’s Assistant Director or Designee. This decision shall be final and conclusive unless within ten (10) days from the date of GRANTEE’S receipt of WSDOT’s written decision, the GRANTEE mails or otherwise furnishes a written appeal to the Director of the Public Transportation Division or the Director’s designee. The GRANTEE’s appeal shall be decided in writing by the Director of the Public Transportation Division within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal by the Director of the Public Transportation Division or the Director’s designee. The decision shall be binding upon the GRANTEE, and the GRANTEE shall abide by the decision. B. Performance During Dispute. Unless otherwise directed by WSDOT, GRANTEE shall continue performance under this AGREEMENT while matters in dispute are being resolved. Section 32 Termination A. Termination for Convenience. WSDOT and/or the GRANTEE may suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT, in whole or in part, and all or any part of the financial assistance provided herein, at any time by written notice to the other PARTY. WSDOT and the GRANTEE shall agree upon the AGREEMENT termination provisions including but not City of Renton PTD1212 Page 7 of 11 limited to the settlement terms, conditions, and in the case of partial termination the portion to be terminated. Written notification must set forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in case of a partial termination the portion to be terminated. However, if, in the case of partial termination, WSDOT determines that the remaining portion of the award will not accomplish the purposes for which the award was made, WSDOT may terminate the award in its entirety. The PARTIES may terminate this AGREEMENT for convenience for reasons including, but not limited to, the following: 1. The requisite funding becomes unavailable through failure of appropriation or otherwise; 2. WSDOT determines, in its sole discretion, that the continuation of the Project would not produce beneficial results commensurate with the further expenditure of funds; 3. The GRANTEE is prevented from proceeding with the Project as a direct result of an Executive Order of the President with respect to the prosecution of a war or in the interest of national defense; or an Executive Order of the President or Governor of the state with respect to the preservation of energy resources; 4. The GRANTEE is prevented from proceeding with the Project by reason of a temporary preliminary, special, or permanent restraining order or injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction where the issuance of such order or injunction is primarily caused by the acts or omissions of persons or agencies other than the GRANTEE; or 5. The state Government determines that the purposes of the statute authorizing the Project would not be adequately served by the continuation of financial assistance for the Project. 6. In the case of termination for convenience under subsections A.1-5 above, WSDOT shall reimburse the GRANTEE for all costs payable under this AGREEMENT that the GRANTEE properly incurred prior to termination. The GRANTEE shall promptly submit its claim for reimbursement to WSDOT. If the GRANTEE has any property in its possession belonging to WSDOT, the GRANTEE will account for the same and dispose of it in the manner WSDOT directs. B. Termination for Default. WSDOT may suspend or terminate this AGREEMENT for default, in whole or in part, and all or any part of the financial assistance provided herein, at any time by written notice to the GRANTEE, if the GRANTEE materially breaches or fails to perform any of the requirements of this AGREEMENT, including: 1. Takes any action pertaining to this AGREEMENT without the approval of WSDOT, which under the procedures of this AGREEMENT would have required the approval of WSDOT; 2. Jeopardizes its ability to perform pursuant to this AGREEMENT, United States of America laws, Washington state laws, or local governmental laws under which the GRANTEE operates; 3. Fails to make reasonable progress on the Project or other violation of this AGREEMENT that endangers substantial performance of the Project; or 4. Fails to perform in the manner called for in this AGREEMENT or fails, to comply with, or is in violation of, any provision of this AGREEMENT. 5. WSDOT shall serve a notice of termination on the GRANTEE, setting forth the manner in which the GRANTEE is in default. If it is later determined by WSDOT that the GRANTEE had an excusable reason for not performing, such as events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of the GRANTEE, such as a strike, fire or flood, WSDOT may: (a) allow the GRANTEE to continue work after setting up a new delivery of performance schedule, or (b) treat the termination as a termination for convenience. City of Renton PTD1212 Page 8 of 11 C. WSDOT, in its sole discretion, may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow the GRANTEE ten (10) business days, or such longer period as determined by WSDOT, in which to cure the defect. In such cases, the notice of termination will state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions. If the GRANTEE fails to remedy to WSDOT's satisfaction the breach or default within the timeframe and under the conditions set forth in the notice of termination, WSDOT shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT without any further obligation to GRANTEE. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude WSDOT from also pursuing all available remedies against GRANTEE and its sureties for said breach or default. D. In the event that WSDOT elects to waive its remedies for any breach by GRANTEE of any covenant, term or condition of this AGREEMENT, such waiver by WSDOT shall not limit WSDOT's remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this AGREEMENT. E. Any termination of the AGREEMENT, whether for convenience or for default, that requires the AGREEMENT to be terminated or discontinued before the specified end date set forth in the caption header, “Term of Project”, shall require WSDOT to amend the AGREEMENT by written amendment to reflect the termination date and reason for termination. Section 33 Forbearance by WSDOT Not a Waiver Any forbearance by WSDOT in exercising any right or remedy under this agreement, or otherwise afforded by law, shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any such right or remedy. Section 34 Waiver In no event shall any WSDOT payment of grant funds to the GRANTEE constitute or be construed as a waiver by WSDOT of any GRANTEE breach, or default, and shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to WSDOT with respect to any breach or default. In no event shall acceptance of any WSDOT payment of grant funds by the GRANTEE constitute or be construed as a waiver by GRANTEE of any WSDOT breach, or default which shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to GRANTEE with respect to any breach or default. Section 35 WSDOT Advice The GRANTEE bears complete responsibility for the administration and success of the work as it is defined in this AGREEMENT and any amendments thereto. Although the GRANTEE may seek the advice of WSDOT, the offering of WSDOT advice shall not modify the GRANTEE’s rights and obligations under this AGREEMENT and WSDOT shall not be held liable for any advice offered to the GRANTEE. Section 36 Limitation of Liability and Indemnification A. The GRANTEE shall indemnify and hold harmless WSDOT, its agents, employees, and officers and process and defend at its own expense any and all claims, demands, suits at law or equity, actions, penalties, losses, damages, or costs (hereinafter referred to collectively as “claims”), of whatsoever kind or nature brought against WSDOT, arising out of, in connection with or incident to this AGREEMENT and/or the GRANTEE’s performance or failure to perform any aspect of this AGREEMENT. This indemnity provision applies to all claims against WSDOT, its agents, employees, and officers arising out of, in connection with, or incident to the acts or omissions of the GRANTEE, its agents, employees, and officers. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall require the City of Renton PTD1212 Page 9 of 11 GRANTEE to indemnify and hold harmless or defend the WSDOT, its agents, employees, or officers to the extent that claims are caused by the acts or omissions of the WSDOT, its agents, employees, or officers. The indemnification and hold harmless provision shall survive termination of this AGREEMENT. B. The GRANTEE shall be deemed an independent GRANTEE for all purposes, and the employees of the GRANTEE or its subcontractors and the employees thereof, shall not in any manner be deemed to be the employees of WSDOT. C. The GRANTEE specifically assumes potential liability for actions brought by the GRANTEE’s employees and/or subcontractors and solely for the purposes of this indemnification and defense, the GRANTEE specifically waives any immunity under the state Industrial Insurance Law, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington. D. In the event either the GRANTEE or WSDOT incurs attorney fees, costs, or other legal expenses to enforce the provisions of this section of this AGREEMENT against the other PARTY, all such fees, costs, and expenses shall be recoverable by the prevailing PARTY. Section 37 Governing Law, Venue, and Process This AGREEMENT shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the validity and performance thereof shall be governed by the laws of the state of Washington. In the event that either PARTY deems it necessary to institute legal action or proceedings to enforce any right or obligation under this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES hereto agree that any such action shall be initiated in the state of Washington Thurston County Superior Court situated in Thurston County. Section 38 Order of Precedence Any conflict or inconsistency in this AGREEMENT and its attachments will be resolved by giving documents precedence in the following order: 1. State law 2. This AGREEMENT 3. CTR Guidebook Section 39 Severability If any covenant or provision of this AGREEMENT shall be adjudged void, such adjudication shall not affect the validity or obligation of performance of any other covenant or provision, or part thereof, that in itself is valid if such remainder conforms to the terms and requirements of applicable law and the intent of this AGREEMENT. No controversy concerning any covenant or provision shall delay the performance of any other covenant or provision except as herein allowed. Section 40 Counterparts This AGREEMENT may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original having identical legal effect. The GRANTEE does hereby ratify and adopt all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements and their supporting materials contained and/or mentioned in such executed counterpart and does hereby accept State Funds and agrees to all of the terms and conditions thereof. Section 41 Execution This AGREEMENT is executed by the Director of the Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation, or the Director's designee, not as an individual incurring City of Renton PTD1212 Page 10 of 11 personal obligation and liability, but solely by, for, and on behalf of the Washington State Department of Transportation, in his/her capacity as Director of the Public Transportation Division. Section 42 Binding Agreement The undersigned acknowledges that they are authorized to execute the AGREEMENT and bind their respective agency(ies) and/or entity(ies) to the obligations set forth herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year last signed below. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANTEE Authorized Representative Public Transportation Division Authorized Representative Title Print Name Date Date City of Renton PTD1212 Page 11 of 11 $WWHVW %\BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB -DVRQ$6HWK&LW\&OHUN $SSURYHGDVWR/HJDO)RUP %\BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB &KHU\O/%H\HU 6HQLRU$VVLVWDQW&LW\$WWRUQH\  IROGHU Mayor Armondo Pavone 10/30/2025 Approved by Cheryl Beyer via email 9/19/2025