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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
King County and the City of Renton
for Licensing of Taxicabs and For -Hire Vehicles
THIS AGREEMENT is made between King County, a home rule charter county and, a
political subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County ",
and the City of Renton, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter
referred to as the "City ", under authority of Chapter 39.34 Revised Code of Washington.
WHEREAS, the County and the City have jurisdiction to regulate the business of
operating taxicabs and for -hire vehicles and their drivers within their respective
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the business of operating taxicabs and for -hire vehicles presents
peculiar licensing and law enforcement problems of a multijurisdictional nature; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable, in order to adequately protect the interests of the
County and the City and the citizens thereof, to provide for a uniform Countywide system
of licensing taxicabs and for -hire vehicles and the drivers thereof; and
WHEREAS, the County and its employees, and more particularly the Licensing
Services Section, Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, Department of
Executive Services, are well - qualified and able in matters relating to the licensing and
enforcement of laws relating to the conduct of the taxicab and for -hire vehicle business;
and
WHEREAS, the City desires to obtain the assistance of the County in matters
relating to the licensing and enforcement of laws relating to the conduct of the taxicab
and for -hire vehicle business; and
WHEREAS, the County is ready, willing and able to assist the City in matters
relating to the licensing and enforcement of laws relating to regulation of taxicabs and
for -hire vehicles and the drivers thereof;
NOW THEREFORE, the County and City hereby agree:
City Responsibilities. The City shall:
1.1 Enact an ordinance which is substantially similar to, or adopts by reference
King County Code, Chapter 6.64, as now or hereafter amended.
1.2 Delegate to the County the following:
1.2.1 The power to determine eligibility for licenses issued under the
terms of the City ordinance, subject to the review power of the
King County Board of Appeals.
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1.2.2 The power to enforce the terms of the City ordinance, including the
power to deny, suspend or revoke licenses issued thereunder,
subject to the conditions set forth in the City ordinance, and subject
to the review power of the King County Board of Appeals.
1.3 Nothing in this agreement is intended to divest the City of authority to issue
notices of violation and court citations for alleged violations of City
ordinances. The authority to issue notices of violations and court citations
may be exercised by either the County or City.
1.4 Except as to Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2, the services provided by the County
pursuant to this agreement do not include legal services, which shall be
provided by the City at its own expense.
2 County Responsibilities. The County agrees to act as the City's agent through the
Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division to perform the following in
accordance with enabling ordinances and Records, Elections and Licensing
Services Division administrative procedures:
2.1 Perform consistent with available resources all services relating to licensing
and enforcement of City ordinances pertaining to taxicabs and for -hire
vehicles and drivers.
2.2 Provide the same degree, type and level of service as is customarily provided
to residents of unincorporated King County.
2.3 The rendition of such service, the standards of performance, the discipline of
employees, and all other matters incident to the performance of such services
and the control of personnel so employed shall remain with the County. In
the event of a dispute between the parties as to the extent of the service to be
rendered hereunder, or the minimum level or manner of performance of such
service, the determination of the Director (County Administrative Officer) of
the King County Department of Executive Services shall be final and
conclusive in all respects as between the parties hereto.
3 Compensation and Method of Payment.
3.1 The County shall retain all fines and fees collected pursuant to the licensing
of taxicabs and for -hire vehicles and the drivers thereof. No additional
compensation will be due from the City. This provision shall not apply to
business license fees collected by the City.
3.2 The parties agree that all fines levied by a court of competent jurisdiction or
civil penalties assessed by the Director of the Department of Executive
Services (County Administrative Officer) or his duly appointed authorized
representative for violation of city ordinances regulating the taxicab and for-
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hire vehicle business and for -hire drivers shall become the property of the
County.
4 Duration. This agreement shall be effective for one year from the date of
execution and shall automatically renew from year to year unless terminated by
sixty (60) days' written notice by either party to the other.
5 Modifications. The parties agree that this agreement is the complete expression
of the terms hereto and any oral representation or understanding not incorporated
herein is excluded. The parties reserve the right to modify this agreement. Any
modification of this agreement shall be in writing, signed by both parties, and
affixed to this original agreement.
6 Mutual Covenants. Both parties understand and agree that the County is acting
hereunder as an independent contractor, with the intended following results:
6.1 Control of County personnel, standards of performance of this agreement,
discipline, and all other aspects of performance shall be governed entirely
by the County;
6.2 All persons rendering services hereunder shall be for all purposes
employees of the County, although they may from time to time act as
commissioned officers of the City;
6.3 The contact person for the City regarding citizen complaints, service
requests and general information on taxicab services is the Superintendent
of the King County Licensing Services Section.
7 Indemnification.
7.1 In executing this agreement, the County does not assume liability or
responsibility for or in any way release the City from any liability or
responsibility which arises in whole or in part from the existence, validity
or effect of City ordinances, rules or regulations. If any such cause, claim,
suit, action or administrative proceeding is commenced, the City shall
defend the same at its sole expense and if judgment is entered or damages
are awarded against the City, the County, or both, the City shall satisfy the
same, including all chargeable costs and attorney's fees.
7.2 The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers,
agents, and employees, or any of them, from and against any and all
claims, actions, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any
nature whatsoever, which are caused by or result from a negligent act or
omission of the County, its officers, agents, and employees in performing
services pursuant to this agreement. In the event that any suit based upon
such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against the City or the
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City and the County, the County shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expense; and if final judgment be rendered against the City and its
officers, agents, and employees or jointly against the City and the County
and their respective officers, agents and employees, the County shall
satisfy the same.
7.3 The City shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and its officers,
agents, and employees, or any of them, from and against any and all
claims, action, suits, liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages of any
nature whatsoever, which are caused by or result from a negligent act or
omission of the City, its officers, agents, and employees. In the event that
any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought
against the County or the City, the City shall defend the same at its sole
cost and expense; and if final judgment be rendered against the County,
and its officers, agents, and employees or jointly against the County and
the City and their respective officers, agents and employees, the City shall
satisfy the same.
8 Administration. This agreement shall be administered by the Director of the
Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division, or his or her designee, and
the Mayor, or his or her designee.
9 Amendments. This agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written
agreement of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
KING COUNTY
Approved as to Form
Deputy Pro cuti Attorney
Date
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CITY OF RENTON
Kathy Keolker, Mayor
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Attest:
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
Approv to Form
awrence J" a n, City Attorney
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