HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-155 Gary Cuillier & Pat Spurgin - Hearing Examiner AgreementsRESOLUTION NO. R 2002 - 1, 5
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to
execute professional service agreements with Gary Cuillier and Pat
Spurgin to act as hearing examiner and hearing examiner pro tem
with regard to land use matters occurring throughout the City of
Yakima.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima requires the services of a hearing examiner and a
hearing examiner pro tem to consider and address land use matters occurring throughout
the City; and
WHEREAS, Gary Cuillier and Pat Spurgin have the experience and expertise
necessary to provide said services and are willing to do so in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the attached professional services agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Yakima
to enter into said agreements with Gary Cuillier and Pat Spurgin to act as hearing examiners
in land use matters, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the attached and incorporated professional services agreements with Gary Cuillier
and Pat Spurgin to act as hearing examiner and hearing examiner pro tem with regard to
land use matters throughout the City of Yakima.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of December, 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
(lk)res-ced-hearing examiner contracts-dec 02 -pm
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ary Place, Mayor
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR
CITY OF YAKIMA HEARING EXAMINER
PARTIES:
The parties to this contract are the CITY OF YAKIMA, 129 N.
Second Street, Yakima, Washington 98901 ("City" herein), and GARY
M. CUILLIER, Attorney at Law, 314 N. Second Street, Yakima,
Washington 98901 ("Cuillier" or "Examiner" herein).
RECITALS:
1. City of Yakima utilizes a Hearing Examiner for land use
matters occurring throughout the City.
2. In order to encourage consistency in land use decisions,
and because of Cuillier's experience with land use matters in the
City of Yakima, the City wishes to contract with Cuillier as
Hearing Examiner.
AGREEMENT:
1. Engagement of Hearing Examiner. The City hereby hires
Cuillier, and Cuillier agrees to serve, as Hearing Examiner for the
purposes set forth in the City's various ordinances and land use
regulations.
2. Character and Extent of Services. Cuillier shall
perform the services of Hearing Examiner for the City as required
in the City's ordinances, as well as other duties as may be
assigned by the Code Administration and Planning Manager from time
to time.
3. Pro Tem Hearing Examiner. It is contemplated that the
City Council will appoint a Pro Tem Hearing Examiner to serve in
the event of absence or inability of the Hearing Examiner to act.
4. Case Assignment. The Code Administration and Planning
Manager, or his designee, shall assign cases. While it is
contemplated that the Hearing Examiner will hear the majority of
cases, the Code Administration and Planning Manager shall assure
that the Pro Tem Examiner is assigned a sufficient number and
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variety of cases to maintain the knowledge, expertise and skills
necessary for effective performance of Hearing Examiner duties.
5. Additional Duties. The Examiner shall coordinate with
the Pro Tem Hearing Examiner in order to insure consistency of
analysis and efficient decision-making. The Examiner's duty to
determine matters efficiently shall include the duty to issue
written findings and conclusions for all matters coming before the
Examiner within ten (10) working days of the conclusion of the
hearing on each matter unless a longer period is agreed to in
writing by the applicant. The Examiner's failure to comply with
this duty will result in deduction from compensation otherwise due
the Examiner in the amount of $100.00 for each day of delay beyond
ten (10) working days after the hearing conclusion.
6. Liaison. The Code Administration and Planning Manager,
or his representative, shall serve as the City's liaison with the
Examiner.
7. Independent Contract. The relationship of the Examiner
to the City is that of an independent contractor rendering
professional services. The Examiner shall have no authority to
execute contracts or to make commitments on behalf of the City,
except as authorized herein or by City ordinances, and nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to create the relationship of
employer and employee or principal and agent between the City and
the Examiner.
8. Professional Fees. The Examiner shall be paid by the
City for professional services rendered under this contract at the
rate of One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($130.00) per hour.
8.1 In addition to hourly compensation, the Examiner shall be
reimbursed for direct non -salary expenses such as out-of-town
travel, training costs, specialized reference materials, and
planning related memberships. To be eligible for reimbursement,
the Code Administration and Planning Manager shall approve
training, reference materials and memberships prior to purchase.
8.2 The payment provided in this section shall be full
compensation for services rendered, including all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and necessary incidentals.
9. Itemized Statements. By the 5th day of each month the
Examiner will provide to the City an itemized statement for
services and expenses incurred during the previous month. There
shall be an attachment itemizing services rendered for
administrative matters, a second attachment itemizing services
rendered for substantive matters, and a third attachment itemizing
out of pocket expenses.
10. Payment Schedule. Payments shall be made on the 20th of
the month for statements received by the 5th day of the same month.
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11. Facilities to be Furnished by Hearing Examiner. The
Examiner shall furnish and maintain an office, equipment, library,
and clerical staff suitable and adequate for performing the
services to be rendered pursuant to this contract. The City shall
provide at its expense hearing rooms, recording equipment, and
related supplies.
12. Ownership of Documents. The record developed before the
Examiner, including the Examiner's decision or recommendation,
shall be the property of the City. The Examiner's work product,
consisting of notes, research, and preliminary drafts, shall be the
property of the Examiner.
13. Right to Terminate Contract. This contract may be
terminated by the City for cause or without cause upon giving the
Hearing Examiner thirty (30) days written notice for the City. For
purposes of this paragraph, "cause" shall include, but not be
limited to, a determination by the City Council that the Examiner
is not giving due consideration to proper procedure or is not
conducting hearings in a prudent manner, giving due regard to the
appearance of fairness doctrine, laws regarding conflicts of
interest, and/or other laws, procedures, and regulations dealing
with the subject matter under consideration.
The Examiner may terminate this contract for cause or
without cause upon giving the City ninety (90) days written notice.
14. No Personal Liability. The City shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the Examiner from all liability, loss or damage,
including costs of defense he may suffer as a result of claims,
demands, actions, damages, costs or judgments which result from the
activities to be performed by the Examiner pursuant to this
Agreement. This defense and indemnity agreement does not apply to
claims arising from bad faith or malicious performance by the
Examiner of his duties herein.
15. Non -Assignment. This contract is personal to the
Examiner and is not assignable by the Examiner to any other
individual.
16. Amendment. This contract can only be amended by the
written agreement of both parties.
17. Interest of Public Officials. No member of the
governing body of the City and no officer, employee, or agent of
the City shall have any personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this contract. The Examiner shall take appropriate
steps to assure compliance.
18. Interest of Hearing Examiner. The Examiner covenants
that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire an
interest, direct or indirect, in any property, which is the subject
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Hearing Examiner 3
of a proceeding before the Examiner, which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder.
19. Term. This contract shall commence January 1, 2003 and
terminate December 31, 2003 unless prior to said date it is renewed
for an additional period on terms agreeable to the City and the
Examiner.
EXECUTED this day of December, 2002
ATTEST:
CITOF YAKIMA
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
By:uL�
Karen Roberts
City Clerk
City Attorney
EXECUTED this 10 day of December, 2002
HEARIN. EXAMINER
By:
Gary M. Cuillier
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT -
Hearing Examiner 4
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR
YAKIMA COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER
PARTIES:
The parties to this contract are the COUNTY OF YAKIMA, 128 N.
Second Street, Yakima, Washington 98901 ("County" herein), and Gary
M. Cuillier, Attorney at Law, 314 N. Second Street, Yakima,
Washington 98901 ("Cuillier" or "Examiner" herein).
RECITALS:
1. Yakima County utilizes a Hearing Examiner for land use
matters occurring throughout the county, including the Yakima urban
area.
2. In order to encourage consistency in land use decisions,
and because of Cuillier's experience with land use matters in
Yakima County, the County wishes to contract with Cuillier as
Hearing Examiner.
AGREEMENT:
1. Engagement of Hearing Examiner. The County hereby hires
Gary M. Cuillier, and Cuillier agrees to serve, as Hearing Examiner
for the purposes set forth in the County's various ordinances and
land use regulations.
2. Character and Extent of Services. Gary M. Cuillier
shall perform the services of Hearing Examiner for the
unincorporated area of Yakima County as required in the County's
ordinances, as well as other duties as may be assigned by the
County Planning Director from time to time.
3. Pro Tem Hearing Examiner. It is contemplated that the
Board of County Commissioners will appoint a Pro Tem Hearing
Examiner to serve in the event of absence or inability of the
Hearing Examiner to act.
4. Case Assignment. The County Planning Director, or his
designee, shall assign cases. While it is contemplated that the
Hearing Examiner will hear the majority of cases, the County
Planning Director shall assure that the Pro Tem Examiner is
assigned a sufficient number and variety of cases to maintain the
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knowledge, expertise and skills necessary for effective performance
of Hearing Examiner duties.
5. Additional Duties. The Examiner shall coordinate with
the Pro Tem Hearing Examiner in order to insure consistency of
analysis and efficient decision-making. The Examiner's duty to
determine matters efficiently shall include the duty to issue
written findings and conclusions for all matters coming before the
Examiner within ten (10) working days of the conclusion of the
hearing on each matter unless a longer period is agreed to in
writing by the applicant. The Examiner's failure to comply with
this duty will result in deduction from compensation otherwise due
the Examiner in the amount of $100.00 for each day of delay beyond
ten (10) working days after the hearing conclusion.
6. Liaison. The County Planning Director, or his
representative, shall serve as the County's liaison with the
Examiner.
7. Independent Contract. The relationship of the Examiner
to the County is that of an independent contractor rendering
professional services. The Examiner shall have no authority to
execute contracts or to make commitments on behalf of the County,
except as authorized herein or by County ordinances, and nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to create the relationship of
employer and employee or principal and agent between the County and
the Examiner.
8. Professional Fees. The Examiner shall be paid by the
County for professional services rendered under this contract at
the rate of One Hundred Thirty Dollars ($130.00) per hour.
8.1 In addition to hourly compensation, the Examiner shall be
reimbursed for direct non -salary expenses such as out-of-town
travel, training costs, specialized reference materials, and
planning related memberships. To be eligible for reimbursement,
training, reference materials, and memberships shall be approved by
the County Planning Director prior to purchase.
8.2 The payment provided in this section shall be full
compensation for services rendered, including all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and necessary incidentals.
9. Itemized Statements. By the 5th day of each month the
Examiner will provide to the County a monthly itemized statement
for services and expenses incurred during the previous month.
There shall be an attachment itemizing services rendered for
administrative matters, a second attachment itemizing services
rendered for substantive matters, and a third attachment itemizing
out of pocket expenses.
10. Payment Schedule. Payments shall be made on the 20th of
the month for statements received by the 5th day of the same month.
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11. Facilities to be Furnished by Hearing Examiner. The
Examiner shall furnish and maintain an office, equipment, library,
and clerical staff suitable and adequate for performing the
services to be rendered pursuant to this contract. The County
shall provide at its expense hearing rooms, recording equipment,
and related supplies.
12. Ownership of Documents. The record developed before the
Examiner, including the Examiner's decision or recommendation,
shall be the property of the County. The Examiner's work product,
consisting of notes, research, and preliminary drafts, shall be the
property of the Examiner.
13. Right to Terminate Contract. This contract may be
terminated by the County for cause or without cause by giving the
Hearing Examiner thirty (30) days written notice for the County.
For purposes of this paragraph, "cause" shall include, but not be
limited to, a determination by the Board of County Commissioners
that the Examiner is not giving due consideration to proper
procedure or is not conducting hearings in a prudent manner, giving
due regard to the appearance of fairness doctrine, laws regarding
conflicts of interest, and/or other laws, procedures, and
regulations dealing with the subject matter under consideration.
The Examiner may terminate this contract for cause or
without cause upon giving the County ninety (90) days written
notice.
14. No Personal Liability. The County shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the Examiner from all liability, loss or damage,
including costs of defense he may suffer as a result of claims,
demands, actions, damages, costs or judgments which result from the
activities to be performed by the Examiner pursuant to this
Agreement. This defense and indemnity agreement does not apply to
claims arising from bad faith or malicious performance by the
Examiner of his duties herein.
15. Non -Assignment. This contract is personal to the
Examiner and is not assignable by the Examiner to any other
individual.
16. Amendment. This contract can only be amended by the
written agreement of both parties.
17. Interest of Public Officials. No member of the
governing bodies of the County and no officer, employee, or agent
of the County shall have any personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this contract. The Examiner shall take appropriate
steps to assure compliance.
18. Interest. of Hearing Examiner. The Examiner covenants
that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire an
interest, direct or indirect, in any property which is the subject
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of a proceeding before the Examiner which would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of his services hereunder.
19. Term. This contract shall commence January 1, 2003 and
terminate December 31, 2003, unless prior to said date it is
renewed for an additional period on terms agreeable to the County
and the Examiner.
EXECUTED this J1 day of December, 2002
COUNTY OF YAKIMA
Ronald F. Gamache, Chairman
Board of Yakima County Commissioners
APPRO
By:
ATTEST:
AS TO F
EXECUTED this
puty
cuting Attorney
Jennifer Adams
Deputy Clerk of the Board
day of December, 2002
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT -
HEARING EXAMINER
B y :
Gary M. Cuillier
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR
CITY CSF YAKIMA HE_A?T_NG EXAMINER PRO TEM
PARTIES:
The parties t0 this contract are the CITY OF YAKIMA, 129 N.
Second Street, Yakima, Washington 98901 ("City" tiC
re1i), and
PATRICK SPURGIN, Attorney at Law, 411 N. Second Street, Yakima,
Washington 98901 (cc Spu.rgiii' or 'Pro Ter(' herein) .
RECITALS:
1. City of Yakima utilizes a Hearing Examiner for land use
matters occurring throughout the City.
2. In order to encourage consistency in land use decisions,
and because of Spurgin's experien
Cases to maintain the knowledge, expertise and skills necessary for
effective performance of Hearing Examiner duties.
5. Additional Duties. The Pro Tem shall coordinate with
the Hearing Examiner in order to insure consistency of analysis and
efficient decision-making. . The Pro Tem's duty to determine matters
efficiently shall include the duty to issue written findings and
conclusions for all matters coming before the Pro Tem within ten
(10) working days of the conclusion of the hearing on each matter
unless a longer period is agreed to in writing by the applicant.
The Pro Tem's failure to comply with this duty will result in
deduction from compensation otherwise due the Pro Tem in the amount
of $100.00 for each day of delay beyond ten (10) working days after
the hearing Conclusion.
his
Liaison. The Code Administration and Planning Manager,
h
or s representative, shall serve as the City's liaison with the
Pro Tem.
7 r Th t; L. the independent Contract. 1110 relationship of Pro Tem
to the City is that of an independent contractor rendering
professional services. The Pro Tera shall have no authority to
eYecute contracts or to make commitments on behalf of the City,
except as authorized herein or by City ordinances, and nothing
ng
contained herein shall be deemed to create the relationship of
employer and employee or principal and agent between the City and
the Pro Tem.
8. Professional Fees. The Pro Tem shall be paid by the
City for professional services rendered under this contract at the
rate of One Hundred Twenty Lollars ($120.00) per hour.
8.1 In addition to hourly compensation, the Pro Tem shall be
reimbursed for direct non -salary expenses such as out-of-town
travel, training costs, specialized reference materials, and
planning related memberships. To be eligible for reimbursement,
the Code Administration and Planning Manager shall approve
training, reference materials and memberships prior to purchase.
8.2 The payment provided in this section shall be full
compensation for services rendered, including all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and necessary incidentals.
9. Itemized Statements. By the 5th day of each month the
Pro Tem will provide to the City an itemized statement for services
and expenses incurred during the previous month. There shall be an
attachment itemizing services rendered for administrative matters,
a second attachment itemizing services rendered for substantive
matters, and a third attachment itemizing out of pocket expenses.
10. Payment Schedule. Payments shall be made on the 20th of
�_ for
the tiLc3iitrr icer statements received by the 5th day of the same month.
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11. Facilities to be Furnished by Pro Tem. The pro Tem
shall
furnish and maintain an office, equipment, library, and
clerical staff suitable and adequate for performing the services to
be rendered pursuant to this contract. The City Miall provide at
its expense hearing rooms, recording equipment, and related
supplies.
12. Ownership of Documents. The record developed before the
Pro Tem, including the Pro Tem's decision or recommendation, shall
be the property of the City. The Pro Tem's work product,
consisting of notes, research, and preliminary drafts, shall be the
property of the Pro Tem.
13. Right to Terminate Contract. This contract may be
terminated by the City for cause or without cause upon giving the
Pro -Tem thirty (30) days written notice for the City. For
purposes of this paragraph, "cause" shall include, but not be
limited to, a determination by the City Council that the Pro TeiLL is
not giving due consideration to proper procedure or is not
conducting hearings in a prudent manner, giving due regard to Llie
appearance of fairness doctrine, laws regarding conflicts of
interest, and/or other laws, procedures, and regulations dealing
with the subject matter under consideration.
The Pro Tem may terminate this contract for cause or
without cause upon giving the City ninety ('v) days written notice.
ii . No Personal Liabi'ii t'y". The City shall defend, indemnify
and hold harmless the Pro Tem from all liability, loss or damage,
including costs of defense he may suffer as a result of Claims,
demands, actions, damages, costs or judgments which result from the
activities to be performed by the Pro Tem pursuant to this Agreement.
This defense and indemnity agreement does not apply to claims
arising from bad faith or malicious performance by the Pro Tem of
his duties herein.
15. Non -Assignment. This contract is personal to the Pro
Tem and is not assignable by the Pro Tem to any other individual.
16. Amendment. This contract can only be amended by the
written agreement of both parties.
17. Interest of Public Officials. No member of the
governing body of the City and no officer, employee, or agent of
the City shall have any personal
indirect, in this contract. The
steps to assure compliance.
18. Interest of Pro 'Tan.
financial interest, direct or
Pro Tem shall take appropriate
The Pro Tem covenants that he
presently has no interest and shall not acquire an interest, direct
or indirect, in any property,�Lwhich is the subject of a proceeding
before the Pro Tem, which would conflict in any manner or dC yi e e
with the performance of his services hereunder.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
Hearing Examiner 3
19. Terri. This contract shall commence January 1, 2003 and
terminate December 31, 2003 unless prior to said date it is renewed
for an additional period on terms agreeable to the City and the Pro
Tem.
EXECUTED this day of December, 2002
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ATTEST:
CITY OF Y_AKIMA
B
y:
Richard A. Zais,
City Manage:.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
By: '-1^-- Sd /'
Karen Roberts
City Clerk
EXECUTED this
Cit'= Attorney
day of December, 2002
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Hearing Examiner 4
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR
YAKIMA COUNTY HEARING EXAMINER PRO TEM
PARTIES:
The parties to this contract are the COUNTY OF YAKIMA, 128 N.
Second Street, Yakima, Washington 98901 ("County" herein), and
PATRICK SPURGIN, Attorney at Law, 411 N. Second Street, Yakima,
Washington 98901 ("Spurgin" or "Pro Tem" herein).
RECITALS:
1. Yakima County utilizes a Hearing Examiner for land use
matters occurring throughout the county, including the Yakima urban
area.
2. In order to encourage consistency in land use decisions,
and because of Spurgin's experience with land use matters in Yakima
County, the County wishes to contract with Spurgin as Hearing
Examiner Pro Tem.
AGREEMENT:
1. Engagement of Hearing Examiner Pro Tem. The County hereby
hires Spurgin, and Spurgin agrees to serve, as Hearing Examiner Pro
Tem for the purposes set forth in the County's various ordinances
and land use regulations.
2. Character and Extent of Services. Spurgin shall perform
the services of Hearing Examiner Pro Tem for the unincorporated
area of Yakima County as required in the County's ordinances, as
well as other duties as may be assigned by the County Planning
Director from time to time.
3. Pro Tem Hearing Examiner. It is contemplated that the
Board of County Commissioners will appoint a Pro Tem Hearing
Examiner to serve in the event of absence or inability of the
Hearing Examiner to act.
4. Case Assignment. The County Planning Director, or his
designee, shall assign cases to the Pro Tem. While it is
contemplated that the Hearing Examiner will hear the majority of
cases, the County Planning Director shall assure that the Pro Tem
is assigned a sufficient number and variety of cases to maintain
the knowledge, expertise and skills necessary for effective
performance of Hearing Examiner duties.
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Hearing Examiner 1
5. Additional Duties. The Pro Tem shall coordinate with
the Hearing Examiner in order to insure consistency of analysis and
efficient decision making. The Pro Tem's duty to determine matters
efficiently shall include the duty to issue written findings and
conclusions for all matters coming before the Pro Tem within ten
(10) working days of the conclusion of the hearing on each matter
unless a longer period is agreed to in writing by the applicant.
The Pro Tem's failure to comply with this duty will result in
deduction from compensation otherwise due the Pro Tem in the amount
of $100.00 for each day of delay beyond ten (10) working days after
the hearing conclusion.
6. Liaison. The County Planning Director, or his
representative, shall serve as the County's liaison with the Pro
Tem.
7. Independent Contract. The relationship of the Pro Tem
to the County is that of an independent contractor rendering
professional services. The Pro Tem shall have no authority to
execute contracts or to make commitments on behalf of the County,
except as authorized herein or by County ordinances, and nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to create the relationship of
employer and employee or principal and agent between the County and
the Pro Tem.
8. Professional Fees. The Pro Tem shall be paid by the
County for professional services rendered under this contract at
the rate of One Hundred Twenty Dollars ($120.00) per hour.
8.1 In addition to hourly compensation, the Pro Tem shall be
reimbursed for direct non -salary expenses such as out-of-town
travel, training costs, specialized reference materials, and
planning related memberships. To be eligible for reimbursement,
training, reference materials and memberships shall be approved by
the County Planning Director prior to purchase.
8.2 The payment provided in this section shall be full
compensation for services rendered, including all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and necessary incidentals.
9. Itemized Statements. By the 5th day of each month the
Pro Tem will provide to the County an itemized statement for
services and expenses incurred during the previous month. There
shall be an attachment itemizing services rendered for
administrative matters, a second attachment itemizing services
rendered for substantive matters, and a third attachment itemizing
out of pocket expenses.
10. Payment Schedule. Payments shall be made on the 20th of
the month for statements received by the 5th day of the same month.
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Hearing Examiner 2
11. Facilities to be Furnished by Pro Tem. The Pro Tem
shall furnish and maintain an office, equipment, library, and
clerical staff suitable and adequate for performing the services to
be rendered pursuant to this contract. The County shall provide at
its expense hearing rooms, recording equipment, and related
supplies.
12. Ownership of Documents. The record developed before the
Pro Tem, including the Pro Tem's decision or recommendation, shall
be the property of the County. The Pro Tem's work product,
consisting of notes, research, and preliminary drafts, shall be the
property of the Pro Tem.
13. Right to Terminate Contract. This contract may be
terminated by the County for cause or without cause upon giving the
Pro -Tem thirty (30) days written notice for the County. For
purposes of this paragraph, "cause" shall include, but not be
limited to, a determination by the Board of County Commissioners
that the Pro Tem is not giving due consideration to proper
procedure or is not conducting hearings in a prudent manner, giving
due regard to the appearance of fairness doctrine, laws regarding
conflicts of interest, and/or other laws, procedures, and
regulations dealing with the subject matter under consideration.
The Pro Tem may terminate this contract for cause or without
cause upon giving the County ninety (90) days written notice.
14. No Personal Liability. The County shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the Pro Tem from all liability, loss or
damage, including costs of defense he may suffer as a result of
claims, demands, actions, damages, costs or judgments which result
from the activities to be performed by the Pro Tem pursuant to this
Agreement. This defense and indemnity agreement does not apply to
claims arising from bad faith or malicious performance by the Pro
Tem of his duties herein.
15. Non -Assignment. This contract is personal to the Pro
Tem and is not assignable by the Pro Tem to any other individual.
16. Amendment. This contract can only be amended by the
written agreement of both parties.
17. Interest of Public Officials. No member of the
governing body of the County and no officer, employee, or agent of
the County shall have any personal financial interest, direct or
indirect, in this contract. The Pro Tem shall take appropriate
steps to assure compliance.
18. Interest of Pro Tem. The Pro Tem covenants that he
presently has no interest and shall not acquire an interest, direct
or indirect, in any property which is the subject of a proceeding
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December, 4004
COUNTY nF YAKTMA
By:
Ronald F. Cam�ache, Chairman
Board of CUI. my lL.UiLLLLLL S1ViiCJ
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By:
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Clerk of the Boar
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SeLUL_LLIy Attorney
Jennifer Adams
Deputy Clerk of the Board
December, 2002
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No
For Meeting of December 17, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of the Joint Hearing Examiner Committee's
Recommendation to Appoint Gary Cuillier as the City of Yakima's
Hearing Examiner and Patrick Spurgin as the Examiner Pro Tem.
SUBMITTED BY: &iam R. Cook, Director of Community and Economic
Development Department
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Doug Maples, Code Administration an
Manager (509) 575-6121
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On June 18, 2002, the Joint Hearing Examiner Committee (comprised of
Councilmen Sims and Barnett and Commissioners Gamache and Palacios) met to
interview candidates for the positions of Hearing Examiner and Examiner Pro Tem.
The Joint Hearing Examiner Committee met again on December 11, 2002, to
review the contractual language for both positions.
The Joint Hearing Examiner Committee recommends the selection of Gary Cuillier
as Hearing Examiner and Patrick Spurgin as Examiner Pro Tem.
Resolution Ordinance Other (Specify) Letter from Committee
Contracts X Mail to (name and address):
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:=�• s City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:The City Council enters into contracts with Gary Cuillier
as Hearing Examiner and Patrick Spurgin as Examiner Pro Tem.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution Adopted. RESOLUTION R-2002-155
December 11, 2002
Yakima City Council
City of Yakima
Board of County Commissioners
Yakima County
RE: Recommendation of the Joint Hearing Examiner Committee
Dear Councilmen and Commissioners:
On November 20, 2002 the Joint Hearing Examiner Committee (comprised of Councilmen Sims and
Barnett and Commissioners Gamache and Palacios) together with Yakima County New Vision
President Dave McFadden, County Planning Director Dick Anderwald and City Code Administrator
Doug Maples interviewed candidates for the positions of Hearing Examiner and Examiner Pro Tem.
The Committee recommends the selection of Gary Cuillier as Hearing Examiner and Patrick _
Spurgin as Examiner Pro Tem, and further recommends that the City Council and County
Commissioners enter into contracts with them in substantially the form attached.
Respectfully sub ; tted,
Bernie Sims
Committee Chair
Encl. Contracts as noted
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