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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrantSTRIDE Agreement Page 1 of 21 GA 0045-25 STRIDE PROGRAM STATION ACCESS ALLOWANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF RENTON AND THE CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR LAKE WASHINGTON BLVD HAWK SIGNAL PROJECT GA 0045-25 This Agreement, made and entered into between the City of Renton (hereinafter “City”), and the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, (hereinafter "Sound Transit") (collectively, the “Parties” and individually, a “Party”). WHEREAS, the Sound Transit 3 (“ST3”) high capacity transit system expansion plan (the “ST3 Plan”) was approved by the voters in November 2016 and included station access allowances to support high-quality passenger access and bus-rail transit integration; WHEREAS, the Stride Program, as a component of the ST3 Plan, includes station access allowances to support high-quality passenger access and bus-rail transit integration, including projects for the I-405 BRT project and the SR 522/NE 145th BRT project; WHEREAS, M2024-15 was approved by the Board on March 28, 2024 and authorized funding agreements with local jurisdictions to implement the projects identified in the Motion, including the Lake Washington Boulevard HAWK Signal project; WHEREAS, Sound Transit and the City have a joint interest in delivering on the Lake Washington Boulevard HAWK Signal improvements, (hereinafter the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the work performed under this Agreement will deliver safety, mobility, and access improvements for pedestrians and bikers connecting to or moving through the Stride station area. 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: 1.GENERAL 1.1. Purpose. The intent of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions for the eligible work to be performed for the Project during the duration of this Agreement. Attached hereto as Exhibit A, is the Scope of Work and Deliverables, which outlines the activities, products and general capital improvements eligible for funding by Sound Transit. Funds may be expended on eligible elements listed in Exhibit A up to the not to exceed amount outlined in Section 1.2 below.         GRA-25-032 STRIDE Agreement Page 2 of 21 GA 0045-25 1.2. Agreement Not-to-Exceed Amount. The total amount of the Agreement shall not exceed $790,000. No payments will be made in excess of the established not-to-exceed amount according to the Project Description outlined in Section 2.1 below. 1.3. The funding amount provided by Sound Transit does not include federal funding. 2.PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1. The Project is to install an enhanced crossing of Lake Washington Blvd N at south end of sidewalk to connect to Eastside Rail Corridor. Design includes HAWK signal and street lighting, ADA connection to trail, and connection to the existing on-street walkway and bike facilities. as identified in Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Deliverables. Sound Transit funding will support two Phases: 2.1.1. Design Phase. The City will design the Project. The Design Phase is expected to require $2,000 of the total Not-to-Exceed amount noted in Section 1.2. Any work in the Design Phase exceeding $2,000 must be approved by Sound Transit. To be reimbursed for the Design Phase, the City must provide the following: 1) Exhibit B, Project Funding Plan; 2) Exhibit C, Funding Certification Letter for the Design Phase, 3) Exhibit D, Project Schedule, 4) Exhibit E, Engineer’s Estimate. 2.1.2. Construction Phase. The City will construct the Project. The Construction Phase is expected to cost $5,000. To be reimbursed for the Construction Phase, the City must provide the following: 1) completed design plans for Sound Transit review, 2) updated Exhibit B, Project Funding Plan; 2) Exhibit F, Funding Certification Letter for the Construction Phase; 3) updated Exhibit D, Project Schedule; 4) Exhibit G, Environmental Review Certification; 5) Exhibit H, ROW Certification; 6) updated Exhibit E, Engineer’s Estimate. 2.1.3. Should the cost of the Construction Phase exceed $5,000 and additional work is identified and requires additional funds, Sound Transit will meet with the City to determine if additional funds may be awarded. The Parties will amend Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Deliverables, and clearly define additional work, timeline, and budget. 3.PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3.1. Designated Representatives. The City and Sound Transit have designated formal points of coordination for this Agreement. The Designated Representatives shall communicate regularly to discuss the status of the tasks to be performed, to identify upcoming decisions related to the Project, to provide any information or input necessary to inform those decisions, and to resolve any issues or disputes related to the Project consistent with this Agreement. The Designated Representatives are:         STRIDE Agreement Page 3 of 21 GA 0045-25 CITY Flora Lee Principal Civil Engineer City of Renton, 1055 S. Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 FLee@Rentonwa.gov SOUND TRANSIT Weng-Ching Cheung Senior Transportation Planner, Access, Integration & Station Area Planning 401 S Jackson St Seattle WA 98104 206-665-8522 Weng-Ching.Cheung@soundtransit.org The Parties may change designated representatives by written notice to the other Party during the term of the Agreement. 3.2. Reporting Requirements. The City is required to submit a Quarterly Progress Report to Sound Transit’s Designated Representative to include the below elements (Exhibit I: Template for Reporting Requirements). The report may include supporting documentation (photos, City documentation, financial information, etc.). 3.2.1. Project Update. Status of major activities including, Phase 1-Design and Phase 2- Construction, in the reporting period, both current and upcoming. 3.2.2. Assessment of on-going risks. The City will notify Sound Transit of any issues that may affect the Project Schedule and overall implementation of the Project. 3.2.3. Project Funding. Summary of expenditures during reporting period and expected expenditures in the subsequent reporting period. 3.3. Eligible Costs. Eligible costs include actual costs identified in Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Deliverables. 3.4. Additional Project Funding. The Not-to-Exceed funding amount in Paragraph 1.2 represents a one-time contribution to the total Project cost. The City is responsible for obtaining the balance of the Project funding described in the Funding Plan attached as Exhibit B. 3.5. Project Schedule. The parties agree to the project schedule identified in Exhibit D, Project Schedule. City shall complete all work and deliverables of the Project no later than one year after the expected project completion date shown in Exhibit D, Project Schedule, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing by both Parties. City is responsible for notifying Sound Transit of any material changes to the Project Schedule and rationale for the change in writing as part of its quarterly reporting requirements. 3.6. City Work. City is solely responsible for the environmental review, design, permitting, construction, project and construction management of all applicable Project elements including, but not limited to, procurement and construction administration. City is responsible for all costs relating to the operations or maintenance of service and capital improvements related to the Project upon its completion. City will be the owner of the completed Project. Sound Transit is not responsible for funding any service operations or for maintenance of any improvements implemented under this Agreement.         STRIDE Agreement Page 4 of 21 GA 0045-25 3.7. Signage. Any identification signage that is used during the Project shall identify Sound Transit as a funding partner. 3.8. Design Review. City shall provide Sound Transit the opportunity to review design plans at milestones identified in Exhibit D, Project Schedule. 3.9. Project Closeout. Before payment of the final invoice, City and Sound Transit will meet to ensure final deliverables are complete per Exhibit A, Scope of Work and Deliverables. 4. INVOICING 4.1. City will submit quarterly invoices and supporting documentation that align with the Scope of Work and Deliverables for payment (See Exhibit J, Invoice Template). The invoices must include the Sound Transit purchase order number provided by Sound Transit. 4.2. City will submit its invoices with the required documentation, in two .pdf files, via email to accountspayable@soundtransit.org (and carbon copying Sound Transit’s Designated Representative). Invoices will be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of Sound Transit’s receipt of the invoice and acceptable and complete supporting documentation. 4.3. City agrees that within forty-five (45) calendar days of the City’s acceptance of work for each Phase to submit a final (closing) invoice for that phase. 4.4. If Sound Transit determines that an invoice lacks sufficient documentation to support payment, Sound Transit will notify City of its determination and request that City provide additional documentation. Sound Transit may withhold payment of the invoice until supporting documentation is provided, however such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5. TERM, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION 5.1. Term. This Agreement shall take effect upon the last date of signature by the Parties as set forth below. This Agreement shall remain in effect until 180 consecutive days following Project completion, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties, superseded by a future agreement, or suspended or terminated in accordance with this Section 5. 5.2. Termination by Sound Transit. Sound Transit may terminate this Agreement by written notice under the following circumstances: 5.2.1. If work as defined in Exhibit A is not completed by one year after the expected project completion date shown in Exhibit D, Project Schedule, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties.         STRIDE Agreement Page 5 of 21 GA 0045-25 5.2.2. If City fails to make progress towards completing the Project and City has not provided adequate assurances of its desire or ability to complete the Project and commence operations. If the Agreement is terminated under this Section 5.2, City shall reimburse Sound Transit the full amount of all payments it made to City under this Agreement within ninety (90) calendar days of the date of termination. City may ask for an extension of time to complete the Project for good cause. Sound Transit’s agreement to extend the completion will not be unreasonably withheld. 5.3. Termination by Either Party. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause in the event that the other Party fails to fulfill its material obligations under this Agreement in a timely manner or breaches any material provision of this Agreement and the Dispute Resolution Process set forth in Section 9 has failed to reach resolution within the timelines described therein. The Party wishing to terminate this Agreement for cause will provide the other Party with written notice of its intent to terminate and will give the other Party an opportunity to correct the failure to perform or breach within thirty (30) calendar days of the notice or within such longer period as may be necessary in the event that correction cannot reasonably be accomplished within thirty (30) calendar days. If the failure or breach is not corrected or cured, this Agreement may be terminated by the aggrieved Party by giving ninety (90) calendar days’ notice to the other Party. 5.4. Except as provided in this Section, a termination by either Party will not extinguish or release either Party from liability for costs or obligations existing as of the date of termination. Any costs incurred prior to proper notification of termination will be borne by the Parties in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. 6. INDEMNITY 6.1. To the maximum extent permitted by law, City will hold harmless from, and indemnify and defend Sound Transit (including its board members, officers, directors and employees) (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, lawsuits, actions, or liability of any kind or nature, arising out of or relating to the City’s design, construction, maintenance or operation of the Project, including claims by the City’s employees. CITY SPECIFICALLY ASSUMES POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT BY THE CITY’S OWN EMPLOYEES OR FORMER EMPLOYEES AGAINST ANY INDEMNIFIED PARTY, AND FOR THAT PURPOSE THE CITY SPECIFICALLY WAIVES ALL IMMUNITY AND LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY UNDER THE WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT, RCW TITLE 51, OR ANY INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE ACT, DISABILITY BENEFIT ACT OR OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ACT OF ANY JURISDICTION THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE APPLICABLE IN THE CASE OF SUCH CLAIM. THIS INDEMNITY OBLIGATION SHALL NOT BE LIMITED BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR THE CITY OR A CONTRACTOR UNDER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, DISABILITY BENEFIT OR OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAWS. THE CITY RECOGNIZES         STRIDE Agreement Page 6 of 21 GA 0045-25 THAT THIS WAIVER WAS SPECIFICALLY ENTERED INTO AND WAS THE SUBJECT OF MUTUAL NEGOTIATION. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THE CITY’S WAIVER OF IMMUNITY BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH EXTENDS ONLY TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY BY SOUND TRANSIT, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE, OR EXTEND TO, ANY CLAIMS BY THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE(S) DIRECTLY AGAINST THE CITY. The foregoing indemnity applies only to the extent of the City’s negligence. 6.2. The City further agrees to assume the defense of the Indemnified Parties with legal counsel acceptable to Sound Transit, whose acceptance shall not be unreasonably withheld. In all legal or claim proceedings arising out of, in connection with, or incidental to the City’s work or that of its contractors, subcontractors of any tier, suppliers, consultants and sub-consultants. The City shall pay all defense expenses, including attorney’s fees, expert fees, and costs incurred directly or indirectly on account of such litigation or claims, and shall satisfy any judgment rendered in connection therewith. The City may settle any suit, claim, action cost, loss penalty or damages, subject to the approval of Sound Transit, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, if such settlement completely and forever extinguishes any and all liability of the Indemnified Parties. In the event of litigation between the Parties hereto to enforce the rights under this provision, reasonable attorney fees shall be allowed to the prevailing party. 6.3. Each Party agrees to bear full responsibility for any and all tax liabilities owed that may arise in relation to this Agreement, and each Party will fully indemnify and hold the other Party, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any tax liability owed by the other Party arising from or related to the transactions set forth herein, including, but not limited to, any taxes, penalties, fines, and/or interest that are assessed by any tax authority against the indemnifying Party and further including all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in response to any claims or assessments by any tax authority against indemnifying Party, its officers, agents and employees. 6.4. The obligations in this Section will survive termination or completion of this Agreement as to any claim, loss or liability arising from events occurring prior to such termination or completion. 7. AUDITS 7.1. Each Party will maintain accounts and records, including contract and financial records that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended for work performed under this Agreement so as to ensure proper accounting for all monies paid to City by Sound Transit. These records will be maintained for a period of six (6) years after termination or expiration of this Agreement unless permission to destroy the records is granted by the Office of the Archivist pursuant to RCW Chapter 40.14 and agreed to by the Parties. 7.2. The City will make all Project records available for Sound Transit inspection upon prior written reasonable request. Audits may be performed by Sound Transit or its independent         STRIDE Agreement Page 7 of 21 GA 0045-25 public accountants to ensure compliance with and enforcement of this Agreement. Should the audit determine that funds from Sound Transit have been used for expenses that were ineligible, then Sound Transit shall provide a copy of the auditor’s determination to City. If City agrees with the determination, then City will reimburse Sound Transit the amounts found to have been ineligible. If City disputes the auditor’s determination, then the matter shall be referred to the Dispute Resolution Process set forth in Section 9. 8. INSURANCE 8.1. Coverage. During the construction phase of any eligible elements within the Project, City shall provide primary insurance coverage in the amounts that it deems necessary for construction projects of similar size and cost. If City is self-insured, it shall provide to Sound Transit's risk manager a certificate of self-insurance. City shall require their contractor(s) and sub-contractors to obtain and maintain insurance in amounts and types suitable to protect Sound Transit and City from exposures presented by the work performed under this Agreement. The minimum insurance requirements during the entire term of this Agreement are set forth below: a) Commercial General Liability in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) each occurrence limit, two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate limit, covering bodily injury including death, personal injury, property damage, Employers' Liability and contractual coverage endorsements, and utilize insurers and coverage forms acceptable to Sound Transit. b) Commercial Auto Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage utilizing insurers and coverage forms acceptable to Sound Transit, with a limit of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit. c) Worker's Compensation insurance coverage, where applicable, shall comply with State of Washington Labor and Industries requirements. d) Builders Risk coverage will be the responsibility of all contractors and subcontractors. e) Pollution Liability (if there is any potential environmental liability exposure) in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. f) Professional Liability (if there is a potential professional liability exposure) in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per claim. 8.2. Certificates. With the exception of self-insurance, certificates of insurance must name Sound Transit as an "Additional Insured," and shall reference the number and title of this Agreement. All insurance coverage obtained by the City or its contractors and         STRIDE Agreement Page 8 of 21 GA 0045-25 subcontractors must name Sound Transit, its officers and employees as "additional insured's" and contain "severability of interest" (cross liability) provisions. The City’s and the contractor's insurance policies shall be primary to and not contributing with any insurance or self-insurance that may be carried by Sound Transit and waive their right of Subrogation against Sound Transit. Certificates of Insurance, including the Additional Insured Endorsements, Waiver of Subrogation Endorsements and Primary and Non- Contributory Endorsements, will be provided to Sound Transit before the start of any work performed under this Agreement. 9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 9.1. Any disputes or questions of interpretation of this Agreement or the performance of either Party under this Agreement that may arise between Sound Transit and the City shall be governed under the dispute resolution provisions in this Section 9. The Parties agree that neither Party may take or join any action in any judicial or administrative forum to challenge the other Party’s performance under this Agreement until the dispute resolution process in this Section 9 has been exhausted. 9.2. The Parties agree that cooperation and communication are essential to resolving issues efficiently. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to prevent and resolve potential sources of conflict at the lowest level possible. 9.3. Either Party may refer a dispute to the dispute resolution process by providing written notice of such referral to the other Party’s Designated Representative. The Parties agree to use their best efforts to resolve disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement using good faith negotiations by engaging in the following dispute resolution process should any such disputes arise: a. Level One - Sound Transit’s Designated Representative and the City’s Designated Representative shall meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute in a timely manner. If they cannot resolve the dispute within fourteen (14) calendar days after referral of that dispute to Level One, either Party may refer the dispute to Level Two. b. Level Two - Sound Transit’s Project Director and the City’s Departmental Leads shall meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute in a timely manner. If they cannot resolve the dispute within fourteen (14) calendar days after referral of that dispute to Level Two, either Party may refer the dispute to Level Three. c. Level Three - Sound Transit’s Executive Director or Designee and the City’s Department Directors or Designee shall meet to discuss and attempt to resolve the dispute in a timely manner. 9.4. In the event the dispute is not resolved at Level Three within fourteen (14) calendar days after referral of that dispute to Level Three, the Parties are free to file suit, seek any available legal remedy, or agree to alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation. At all times         STRIDE Agreement Page 9 of 21 GA 0045-25 prior to resolution of the dispute, the Parties shall continue to perform any undisputed obligations and make any undisputed required payments under this Agreement in the same manner and under the same terms as existed prior to the dispute. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither Party has any obligation to participate in mediation or any other form of alternative dispute resolution following completion of Level Three of the process described herein. A Party may decline to participate in such proceeding for any reason or no reason. 10. LEGAL PROVISIONS 10.1. Warranties. By execution of this Agreement, both Parties warrant that they have the full right and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and that by entering into or performing this Agreement, they are not in violation of any law, regulation, or agreement; and that the execution, delivery and performance of the Agreement has been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action, and that the signatories hereto, which have signed on each Parties behalf, are authorized to sign this Agreement. 10.2. No waiver. Neither Party will be relieved of its obligations to comply promptly with any provision of this Agreement by reason of any failure by the other Party to enforce prompt compliance, and such failure to enforce will not constitute a waiver of rights or acquiescence in the other Party’s conduct. 10.3. Costs. Each Party will be responsible for its own costs, including legal fees, incurred in negotiating or finalizing this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties. If either Party brings any claim or lawsuit arising from this Agreement, each Party will pay all its legal costs and attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in defending or bringing such claim or lawsuit, including all appeals, in addition to any other recovery or award provided by law; however, nothing in this paragraph will be construed to limit the Parties’ rights to indemnification. 10.4. Public Records. Each Party shall be responsible for its own public records and public records requests. 10.5. Notices. All notices required under this Agreement must be in writing and addressed to the Designated Representative. All notices must be either: (i) delivered in person, (ii) deposited postage prepaid in the certified mails of the United States, return receipt requested, (iii) delivered by a nationally recognized overnight or same-day courier service that obtains receipts, or (iv) delivered electronically to the other Party’s Designated Representative. However, notice under Section 5, termination, must be delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested. 10.6. The parties may not unreasonably withhold requests for information, approvals or consents provided for in this Agreement; provided, however, that approvals or consents required to be given by vote of the Sound Transit Board or the City Council are recognized to be         STRIDE Agreement Page 10 of 21 GA 0045-25 legislative actions. The parties will take further actions and execute further documents, either jointly or within their respective powers and authority, to implement the intent of this Agreement. City and Sound Transit will work cooperatively with each other to achieve the mutually agreeable goals as set forth in this Agreement. 10.7. Time is of the essence in every provision of this Agreement. Unless otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the reference to “days” shall mean calendar days unless otherwise noted. Any reference to “working days” shall exclude any legal holidays and weekend days. If any time for action occurs on a weekend or legal holiday, then the time period shall be extended automatically to the next business day. 10.8. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of this Agreement. No employees, agents or subcontractors of one Party shall be deemed, or represent themselves to be, employees of any other Party. 10.9. This Agreement has been reviewed and revised by legal counsel for both Parties and no presumption or rule that ambiguity shall be construed against the Party drafting the document applies to the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement. The Parties intend this Agreement to be interpreted to the full extent authorized by applicable law. 10.10. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 10.11. Severability. In case any term of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part, by a court of law, the Parties will reform the agreement to satisfy the original intent of the Parties.         STRIDE Agreement Page 11 of 21 GA 0045-25 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has executed this Agreement by having its authorized representative affix her/his name in the appropriate space below: SOUND TRANSIT Chief Executive Officer 'RZ&RQVWDQWLQH Date: Approved as toIorm: Sound Transit Legal Counsel Exhibit List: Exhibit A: Scope of Work and Deliverables Exhibit B: Project Funding Plan Exhibit C: Funding Certification Letter for Design Phase Exhibit D: Project Schedule Exhibit E: Engineer’s Estimate Exhibit F: Funding Certification Letter for Construction Phase Exhibit G: Environmental Review Certification Exhibit H: ROW Certification Exhibit I: Template for Reporting Requirements Exhibit J: Invoice Form CITY 0D\RU $UPRQGR3DYRQH 'DWH $77(67 -DVRQ$6HWK&LW\&OHUN &LW\&OHUN V5HLYHZ &\QWKLD0R\D&LW\&OHUN6SHFLDOLVW $SSURYHGDVWR/HJDO)RUP &KHU\O%H\HU6HQLRU$VVLVWDQW&LW\$WWRUQH\            STRIDE Agreement Page 12 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit A: Scope of Work and Deliverables The project will install an enhanced crossing of Lake Washington Blvd North at south end of sidewalk to connect to Eastside Rail Corridor. The improvements will include a new high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signal and street lighting, ADA connection to trail, and connection to the existing on- street walkway and bike facilities. Deliverables: x Plans x Specifications x Estimate         STRIDE Agreement Page 13 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit B: Project Funding Plan Expenditures Project Administration/Management $35,000 Design $197,800 Right of Way $0 Construction $358,200 Construction Management $53,700 Sales Tax $36,900 Contingency $108,400 Total Estimated Expenditures $790,000 Revenues Sound Transit Stride Program’s Station Access Allowance Funds $790,000 Total Revenues $790,000         STRIDE Agreement Page 14 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit C: Funding Certification Letter for Design Phase         STRIDE Agreement Page 15 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit D: Project Schedule         STRIDE Agreement Page 16 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit E: Engineer’s Estimate         STRIDE Agreement Page 17 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit F: Funding Certification Letter for Construction Phase City to provide Funding Certification Letter         STRIDE Agreement Page 18 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit G: Environmental Review Certification The City of _______________, as lead agency for purposes of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), hereby certifies that the proposal described herein has undergone environmental review in accordance with all applicable SEPA rules pursuant to Chapter 197-11 Washington Administrative Code. The City of _______________ has completed the following project-level environmental review documentation and submitted to Sound Transit for review: տLetter of exemption from SEPA pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 տSEPA Environmental Checklist/Determination of Non-significance (DNS) or Mitigated DNS տEnvironmental Impact Statement տSEPA Addendum տOther: ________________________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Local Government SEPA Responsible Official Sound Transit’s office of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability has reviewed the provided documents checked above and authorizes the following: տPayment for construction (Design and Construction Agreements) տEnvironmental approval to execute agreement for construction of project (Construction Only Agreement) Signature of Corridor Environmental Manager         STRIDE Agreement Page 19 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit H: ROW Certification City to provide ROW Certification         STRIDE Agreement Page 20 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit I: Template for Reporting Requirements [Project Name] PROJECT REPORT GA XXXX-20 Reporting Period: _______________ Submitted By:___________________ 1. Project Update. Status of major activities in the reporting period, both current and upcoming. 2. Assessment of on-going risks. City will notify Sound Transit of any issues that may affect the Project Schedule and overall implementation of the Project. 3. Summary of expenditures during reporting period. Summary of expenditures during reporting period, and expected expenditures in the subsequent reporting period.         STRIDE Agreement Page 21 of 21 GA 0045-25 Exhibit J: Sound Transit Invoice Form Invoice No. _____ Dated: _________ TO: Sound Transit Accounts Payable 401 S Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 accountspayable@soundtransit.org Attention: Accounts Payable and Designated Representative Re: Agreement Title: _______________ (required) Agreement Number: _______________ (required) PO Number: _______________ (required) The City’s authorized representative certifies that Sound Transit’s pro rata share of costs under this invoice is $_______, and is due and payable to the City in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, and is supported by the attached invoice and supporting documentation. [Identify the elements(s), and the amounts by element, for which the amount due applies] The City makes the following representations and warranties to Sound Transit in connection with the Invoice: x All work performed to date has been, unless otherwise specifically stated by the City, performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. x The amount specified above has been computed in accordance with, and is due and payable under, the terms and conditions of the Agreement, has not been the subject of any previous invoice (unless disputed or rejected for payment) and is not the subject of any pending invoice from the City. Any liability of Sound Transit arising from these representations and warranties are governed by the terms and conditions of the Agreement. City By: __________________________________ Date: _________________ [Name, Position]