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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract CAG-18-161 AGREEMENT FOR AWARD OF KING CONSERVATION DISTRICT MEMBER JURISDICTION GRANT City of Renton This Agreement is made between the King Conservation District Number 9, a municipal corporation in King County, Washington, located at 1107 SW Grady Way, Suite 130, Renton, WA 98057(referred to herein as "District"), and the City of Renton, a municipal corporation in King County, Washington, located at 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton,WA 98057(referred to herein as"Recipient"),for the purposes set forth herein. SECTION 1. RECITALS 1.1 Whereas,the District is a special purpose district organized and existing under authority of Chapter 89.08 RCW which engages in certain activities and programs to conserve natural resources, including soil and water, which activities are declared to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the state of Washington; and 1.2 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.400 and/or RCW 89.08.405, King County has authorized and imposed a system of assessments and/or a system of rates and charges to finance the activities and programs of the District; and 1.3 Whereas, pursuant to RCW 89.08.220 and RCW 89.08.341 the District is authorized to enter into agreements with, or to furnish financial or other aid to, municipal entities and agencies (governmental or otherwise), or their designees, or any occupier of lands within the District, in order to carry out and facilitate the activities and programs of the District to conserve natural resources; and 1.4 Whereas, the District has reviewed the grant application submitted by Recipient and has determined that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 89.08 RCW and the District's policies and procedures for awarding grants; and 1.5 Whereas, the District and Recipient desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions relating to the District's award of a grant to Recipient. SECTION 2. AGREEMENT 2.1 The District agrees to award Recipient a grant in the total amount of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Twelve and No/100 Dollars ($10,512.00) from KCD-Renton 2015-16 Collections. Grant funds shall be used by Recipient solely for the performance of the work described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The District shall pay the grant funds to Recipient in accordance with the District's policies and procedures,or as otherwise provided herein,including but not limited to,the policies and procedures contained in the grant program guidelines, provided that such funds have been collected and received by the District. 2.2 Recipient represents and warrants that it will only use the grant funds for the work described in Exhibit A, which may be amended by the parties pursuant to Paragraph 3.3 of the Agreement. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized work. Further, Recipient agrees to return to the District any grant funds that are not expended or remain after completion of the work covered by this Agreement. Page 1 of 4 2.3 Recipient acknowledges and agrees that the grant funds may only be expended on work which shall be entirely within the District's jurisdictional boundaries. The following municipal entities are not within the District's jurisdictional boundaries: Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific, and Skykomish. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for work performed outside the District's jurisdictional boundaries. 2.4 In the event the scope of work authorized by this Agreement includes the use of grant funds to purchase houses located on real property within a flood hazard area,Recipient acknowledges and agrees that grant funds may only be used for such purposes if the houses to be purchased were constructed before floodplain mapping or sensitive areas regulations were in place for that area. Recipient shall be required to refund to the District that portion of any grant funds which are used for unauthorized purposes. 2.5 Recipient shall be required to provide the District with regular financial and project progress reports for the duration of the project. Grant funds are remitted to the Recipient on a reimbursement payment basis.Project progress reports must be submitted with each reimbursement request. Project progress and financial reports, along with the final narrative and financial summary reports shall be submitted through the District's online grant portal. The Recipient shall be required to submit to the District a final report which documents the Recipient's completion of the work in conformance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days after the completion of the work. The final report shall, among other things, summarize the project's successes and shall address the regional benefits accomplished by the work. The final report shall also identify any obstacles or challenges which were encountered during the work, along with general recommendations regarding ways to avoid such obstacles or challenges in the future. If requested, Recipient agrees to provide the District with additional financial or progress reports from time to time, at reasonable intervals. 2.6 Recipient's expenditures of grant funds shall be separately identified in the Recipient's accounting records. If requested, Recipient shall comply with other reasonable requests made by the District with respect to the manner in which project expenditures are tracked and accounted for in Recipient's accounting books and records. Recipient shall maintain such records of expenditures as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting principles and to meet the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws. 2.7 If the Recipient is a Washington municipal agency, Recipient shall be required to track project expenses using the Budget Accounting and Reporting System for the State of Washington ("BARS"). 2.8 The District or its representative shall have the right from time to time, at reasonable intervals, to audit the Recipient's books and records in order to verify compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Recipient shall cooperate with the District in any such audit. 2.9 Recipient shall retain all accounting records and project files relating to this Agreement in accordance with criteria established in the Revised Code of Washington and the Washington State Archivist. 2.10 Recipient shall ensure that all work performed by Recipient or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors is performed in a manner which protects and safeguards the environment and natural resources and which is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Recipient shall implement an appropriate monitoring system or program to ensure compliance with this provision. 2.11 Recipient agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, its elected or appointed officials,employees and agents,from all claims,alleged liability,damages,losses to or death of person or damage to property allegedly resulting from the negligent or intentional acts of the Recipient or any of its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors in connection with this Agreement. Page 2 of 4 2.12 Recipient agrees to acknowledge the District as a source of funding for this project on all literature, sigtlage or press releases related to said project. 2.13 Recipient shall notify the District if Recipient intends to sell,salvage,or otherwise dispose of any equipment purchased with grant flinds.The proceeds received by Recipient from any sale,salvage or disposition, or the value of the equipment if proceeds were not received from any such action, must be: (a)re-invested back into the originally awarded project;(b)invested in a similar project with District approval;or(c)returned to the District. SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. 3.2 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No prior or contemporaneous representation,inducement promise or agreement between or among the parties which relate to the subject matter hereof which are not embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force or effect. 3,3 No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on any of the parties to this Agreement unless such amendment is in writing and is executed by the parties. The parties contemplate that this Agreement may from time to time be modified by written amendment which shall be executed by duly authorized representatives of the parties and attached to this Agreement. 3.4 Each party warrants and represents that such party has hill and complete authority to enter into this Agreement and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of a party warrants and represents that he/she has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of such party and that such party is bound by the signature of such representative. DISTRICT RECIPIENT: / , By '4% • Aria. By a - Name xi mr. Name Se" NetriegA ift) Title ' Orki 12, Title Jta Date .81 /-31 2‘)/ Date sigh?' Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form: DISTRICT LEGAL COUNSEL: RECIPIENT'S ATTORNEY: Ryik 134tAft!re IN\ Name f-,11,10d Name Date 01- 6/ I 8 Date :Icf.I Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A Page 4 of 4 Carrie Olson Renton 2018 Renton Farmers Market - Marketing and Advertising Member Jurisdiction Grant Program Renton 1055 S. Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 Ms. Carrie Olson 1055 South Grady Way CLOlson@Rentonwa.gov Renton,WA 98057-3232 0: 425-430-7214 1 Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program Carrie Olson Renton Application Form Summary Information Project Title* 2018 Renton Farmers Market-Marketing and Advertising Project Description - Short Provide a short,concise description of the project no more than two or three sentences. Utilizing a combination of marketing,advertising and onsite programming to raise awareness about the market and the healthy,local foods that are available to everyone. Principal Partners (if any) Amount of KCD Funding Requested* You will need to upload a detailed budget document before you submit your application.Please make sure the amount requested and total project cost amounts you list here match the amounts in the uploaded budget document. $10,512.00 Total Project Cost* $83,164.00 Total Matching Funds (optional) $72,652.00 Project Start Date* 01/01/2018 Project End Date* 12/31/2018 Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 2 • Carrie Olson Renton Close Date Project Location* Address,Parcel#,OR L&L Points,for site specific projects only. If more than two locations,state"multiple"and explain. Piazza Park,Renton South 3rd Street&Burnett Avenue South Jurisdiction If the applicant is not a city or jurisdiction,please type in the city or jurisdiction this project is located in. Is your project on public or private land?* Public State Legislative District#* Click here to find it on the web.If your project resides in more than one district,type in the primary district or type in zero. 37 King County District #* Click here to find it on the web.If your project resides in more than one district,type in the primary district or type in zero. 5 Natural Resource Improvement Actions- Criteria Checklist Please only select"yes"below the action that your project directly addresses Direct Improvement of Natural Resource Conditions* To improve landscape and natural resource conditions as a result of direct action that enhances water quality, protects and conserves soils,implements ecosystem restoration and preservation projects(examples include supporting private property owners with land stewardship, water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat resources, removal of invasive weeds,stewardship on public land) Does your project directly address this issue? No Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 3 Carrie Olson Renton Education and Outreach* To raise awareness,deepen knowledge,and change behaviors of residents,landowners,and other land managers and organizations to practice exemplary stewardship of natural resources(examples include education about storm water management;the value of farmland, local farms and food systems,shorelines,salmon habitat,forests and other ecosystems) Does your project directly address this issue? Yes Pilot and Demonstration Projects* To test and/or improve concepts and/or approaches in natural resource management that can be replicated by others(examples include low impact development or green infrastructure demonstration projects,development of new best management practices,distribution of local farm products, urban agriculture(e.g.farmers markets and backyard food production to promote or support social economic independence and healthy living);technological innovation for natural resource conservation) Does your project directly address this issue? Yes Capacity Building* To enhance the ability of organizations,agencies,residential landowners and other land owners and managers to have knowledge,skills,tools,support systems and technical resources to implement exemplary best management practices and deliver natural resource management actions on the ground(examples include urban agriculture development,assistance to and inclusion of private property owners,preservation, restoration,and/or expansion of urban and/or rural agricultural lands,rural and urban forest lands, riparian restoration and stewardship on private and public lands) Does your project directly address this issue? Yes Project Type Agriculture,Urban Education Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 4 Carrie Olson Renton Narratives, Budget, & Attachments Project Description - Detailed* Provide a description of the project that summarizes what you will do, how you will do it,and why you will do it. Describe target audience,outcomes,objectives and general timelines. The Renton Farmers Market(RFM)was established through grass root community efforts and dedicated volunteers with startup funding provided by the City of Renton in 2002. Today,RFM is operated by the City of Renton and continues to partner with these dedicated volunteers to provide local farmers the opportunity to bring their fresh produce to our community. Our market runs June through September each Tuesday(17 weeks)at the Piazza Park in Downtown Renton from 3:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. 2018 marks our 17th year. RFM is more than just a farmers market,each week features: • Live entertainment with local artists. • A"Kid's Patch"with fun and educational activities for children and their parents or guardians. • The TASTE of Renton featuring cooking demonstrations using market produce. • WSU Master Gardener Clinics assists shoppers with gardening questions and provides information on environmentally friendly gardening practices. • A Community Booth(offered free of charge each week to non-profit groups)provides an opportunity to reach our diverse population and educate them on the services these groups provide in the Renton area. • Space for educational opportunities that focus on farming,the environment,and healthy eating. With an average attendance of 3,000 shoppers each week,the RFM serves as a community gathering spot where people have a sense of belonging and connection. Farmers Markets are critical to the survival of many small family farms and the preservation of farmland in Washington. Selling directly to the consumer allows farmers to become more profitable by eliminating the middleman and obtaining retail rather than wholesale pricing. In 2017,RFM had 21 farmers as vendors;with 9 of those farming over 51 acres of land in King County. In 2015,RFM started an Electronic Benefits Transfer(EBT)token program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP)recipients.This program was exercised to increase the availability of fresh local foods for everyone in our community in conjunction with an increase in the potential revenue for our farmers.In 2016 we expanded that program to include the Fresh Bucks Incentive,which matches those SNAP benefits,dollar-for-dollar up to ten dollars each market day,to be used exclusively on fresh produce at the market. Comparing the 2017 and 2016 seasons(16 weeks vs.17 weeks),our market experienced increases in several areas;685 transactions(4%increase from 2016)of$7,458 in SNAP benefits for 375 unique customers(11%increase over 2016)and provided those customers with an additional$8,336 in Fresh Bucks incentives(26%increase over 2016). Furthermore,in 2017,our EBT/Fresh Buck program gave an additional $3,179 in sales to our King County Farmers(a 17%increase in EBT/Fresh Bucks sales from 2016). With almost 13,000 Renton residents seeking Basic Food benefits in 2016,our market is eager to expand and promote these benefits for our shoppers.RFM views this as a huge opportunity to generate an increase in revenue for our farmers. As a result of a 2017 King Conservation District Grant,RFM expanded our marketing and educational opportunities for the market with paid advertising,weekly emails,and regular website updates. Funding also supported staff time,allowing us to program the expanded market footprint known as Market West. This enabled RFM to invite additional vendors and host new educational activities. Additional staff time was used to assist with staffing our EBT program. For 2018,RFM is seeking funding through a KCD Member Jurisdictional Grant to continue and further expand its successful marketing and educational efforts.This will also allow for increased staff time to support our EBT program at the market which will provide an additional source of revenue for our farmers. The funding will develop more robust market day events like Green Day,Farmers Market Week,Salmon Day, and expand the footprint of Market West. Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 5 Carrie Olson Renton What you will do: 1. Close Logan Avenue and program the space with several vendors to encourage shoppers to continue their shopping over the entire layout of RFM. RFM has expanded to Gateway Park,but is challenged when faced with getting shoppers to cross the street. By closing the street and placing several vendors and activities in the street,shoppers will feel a natural transition between the two spaces. 2. Renton Farmers Market(RFM)has offered an Electronic Benefits Transfer(EBT)token program for those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP)and the Fresh Bucks incentive;a dollar-for-dollar matching benefits program that is now unlimited(2018 season removed the ten dollar limit) as incentive to be used specifically for fresh produce for the past two seasons.This program saw a 17% increase in EBT/Fresh Bucks sales in 2017 for King County Farmers.Yet,in 2017,58%of EBT shoppers only used their benefits one time at RFM. In 2018,we will focus efforts on working with first-time shoppers at RFM to get feedback on their experiences and offer help with questions and solutions to barriers to shopping at RFM. How you will do it: 1. Work with internal departments at the City of Renton as well as Metro and Sound Transit to reroute transit during market hours. Work with internal departments to close the streets during market hours. Revise RFM vendor map to accommodate new footprint;work with vendor list to identify appropriate vendors to place in the street locations(chosen by popularity and willingness to move from a regular location). On Market Days,staff will assist closure of Logan Avenue and coordinate the placement of vendors in that space as well as Market West. 2. During EBT transactions,talking with and encouraging 1st time EBT shoppers to return to the booth to share their experience and ask questions in an effort to find out why the majority only shop at the market one time. Offering staff assistance when shopping at the market to help educate 1st time EBT shoppers on how to use their benefits at the market and what foods are eligible for EBT and Fresh Bucks programs. Why you will do it: 1. Create a more natural flow for shoppers so that they will visit all areas of the market. 2. Try to identify barriers and answer questions of 1st time EBT shoppers so that they will return to shop again. Describe target audience: Our target audience is shoppers at the market. Outcomes: The desired outcome for this work will be a more cohesive market expansion from Piazza Park,through Logan Avenue and on into Gateway Park. RFM has reached capacity at Piazza Park,and by expanding we will be able to offer more farmers opportunity to vend at RFM,and additional space for educational activities. Creating returning EBT shoppers to create additional sources of income for our farmers. Objectives: The objective is to create additional income opportunities for King County Farmers by expanding the RFM footprint and encouraging returning shoppers. General timelines: The majority of the work will be done during market season,June through the end of September. Preparations for work will begin in April and season wrap up is anticipated to run through the end of October. Project Activities and Measurable Results* List specific project activities to be completed with KCD grant funds and the associated outcomes or measurable results,and timeline. Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 6 Carrie Olson Renton Paid advertising,focusing on social media; Updating rentonfarmersmarket.com weekly to keep information current; Sending weekly emails to remind shoppers about the market; Providing paid appearances by recognized speakers on relevant farmers market topics; Educational opportunities for our shoppers from partners such as WSU Food Sense,King Conservation District,WSU Master Gardener,Sustainable Renton,and Tilth Alliance. Focus will be on how to shop at a farmers market,making your food budget stretch,growing your own food,and reducing food waste; Cooking demonstrations using produce available at the market and featuring budget-friendly recipes; Running the EBT Program at the market and conducting outreach to educate shoppers and organizations on how to use benefits at RFM; EBT/SNAP processing-focusing additional attention on 1st time customers;and Closing Logan Avenue/further expansion and programming Associated outcomes/Measurable results: More opportunities for King County Farmers to vend at RFM. More money spent with King County Farmers. Timeline: The majority of the work will be done during market season,June through the end of September. Preparations for work will begin in April and season wrap up is anticipated to run through the end of October. Project Budget and Expenses* Fill out and upload separate Application Budget Form also available on the KCD Member Jurisdiction Grant Program website.Budget must be detailed with footnotes,appropriate and reasonable,meeting state auditor/GAAP guidelines.Please do not use forms from previous applications. Please only upload the form linked above. Thank you! 2018 grant-mj-application-budget-form for RFM.xlsx Member Jurisdiction Authorization Letter If you are a nonprofit organization seeking Member Jurisdiction funding,you must upload written authorization from the Member Jurisdiction to apply for funding.This can be in the form of a letter or scanned copy of an email. Additional Attachments Upload any photos or maps of your project here.Only one file will be accepted. Please combine multiple files into one if possible. 2018 KCD Grant Additional Info.pdf KCD Acknowledgement and Signature By signing below,the applicant agrees to acknowledge King Conservation District funding by placing the KCD- provided logo on signs,materials,and documents produced as part of the above proposal. In addition,the applicant will notify KCD of public events and activities funded by the KCD. Printed On:18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 7 Carrie Olson Renton Authorized Applicant Electronic Signature* Please enter your full name to sign and agree to the above. Carrie Olson Title Farmers Market Coordinator Date* 04/04/2018 Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 8 Carrie Olson Renton File Attachment Summary Applicant File Uploads • 2018 grant-mj-application-budget-form for RFM.xlsx • 2018 KCD Grant Additional Info.pdf Printed On: 18 April 2018 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program 9 Member Jurisdiction Grant Program Grant Application Project Budget Form Promoting sustainable uses of natural resources through King Conservation District responsible stewardship Project Name 2017 Renton Farmers Market-Marketing and Promotion Applicant City of Renton,WA Contact Carrie Olson Mailing Address 1055 South Grady Way,6th Floor E-mail clolson@rentonwa.gov Project Start Date: 1/1/2018 Phone 425-430-7214 Project End Date: 12/31/2018 -o t�'f�"suchos5U'pok&cGMittrGntedsiiitCwith yr ;lee tIons below „ Budget Item KCD Funds Other Funds Other Funds Total City of Renton Salaries&Benefits $6,932 $60,047 $66,979 Travel/Meals/Mileage $2,000 $2,000 (for-volunteers,staff) $0 $0 $0 Office Supplies $400 $400 $0 $0 Field Supplies $0 Contracted/ $2,700 $6,050 $8,750 Professional Services Permits $970 $970 Other:Supplies for $1,200 $1,200 Resale Other:Small $435 $435 Tools/Minor Equipment Repair Other:Advertising $880 $1,000 $1,880 Other:Memberships& $500 $500 Dues Other:External Taxes $50 $50 TOTAL $10,512 $72,652 $0 $83,164 Total Project Cost $83,164 Total Match $72,652 Amount of KCD Funding Requested $10,512 Match Percentage 87% Footnotes: Contracted/Professional Fe,vices wilt include website updates,e?nail 1st,speaker fees,and poster design 2018 Renton Farmers Market—Marketing andAdyeprtirosginrgam PAR1.40s1ER King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant ifie ipqi, A EBT Token/Fresh Bucks Incentive Program n .11 T H t A e •• . . 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