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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.L.
For Meeting of: March 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County
for use of a K-9 vehicle
SUBMITTED BY: *Shawn Boyle, Chief of Police
Ira Cavin, Police Lieutenant
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for use of their K-9 vehicle while
retrofit of City vehicle for the K-9 Unit is completed. There is no cost associated with this agreement.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Safe and Healthy Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution Approving Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for Use of K-9 Vehicle.docx
k.9.car.interlocal (002).pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-
A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County, Washington
through the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, for the use of K-9 vehicle
during anticipated time allotted for retrofit of City vehicle for K-9 unit use.
WHEREAS, the City and County both have K-9 handlers and teams who conduct law
enforcement related activities in both the City and County; and
WHEREAS, the City and County cooperate in law enforcement, including the use of K-9
units; and,
WHEREAS, the City is onboarding a new K-9 unit which will be used for law enforcement
in the City and with partners as available, but the K-9 vehicle has not yet been retrofitted for the
K-9; and
WHEREAS, the County has an extra K-9 vehicle it is not currently using that it will allow
the City to use until the City's vehicle can be retrofitted, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima
County, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference to provide for the use of K-9
vehicle as described in the Agreement.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of March, 2026.
Matt Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rosalinda Ibarra, CMC, City Clerk
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA
AND
YAKIMA COUNTY
FOR
USE OF A K-9 VEHICLE
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Yakima (hereinafter the "City"),
whose address is 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, 98901, and Yakima County,
Washington (hereinafter the "County") through the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, whose
address is 1822 South 1st Street, Yakima, Washington, 98903, pursuant to RCW 39.34.
WHEREAS, the City and County both have K-9 handlers and teams who conduct law
enforcement related activities in both the City and County; and
WHEREAS, the City and County cooperate in law enforcement, including the use of K-9
units; and
WHEREAS, the City is onboarding a new K-9 unit which will be used for law
enforcement in the City and with partners as available, but the K-9 vehicle has not yet been
retrofitted for the K-9; and
WHEREAS, the County has an extra K-9 vehicle it is not currently using that it will allow
the City to use until the City's vehicle can be retrofitted;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to outline the terms and conditions under
which the County will agree to allow the City to use a K-9 unit vehicle while the City's K-9 unit
vehicle is being retrofitted.
2. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective on the date of signing by
both parties, and shall continue until September 30, 2026, unless the City's K-9 unit vehicle is
retrofitted prior to that date, or terminated by either party in accordance with this Agreement. If
the retrofitting of the vehicle has not been completed as of September 30, 2026, the City may
notify the County and this Agreement shall continue for an additional six (6) month period.
3. Obligations of the Parties.
a. The County will:
1. Provide a K-9 unit vehicle that meets all the requirements for a K-9 in good
working condition, fully serviced and inspected prior to exchange.
2. Be responsible for non-routine maintenance and repairs not caused by the City's
negligence or damage caused by a third party.
b. The City will:
1. Have the opportunity to inspect the vehicle before taking possession and have
the right to request maintenance be done prior to taking possession.
2. Be responsible for routine maintenance of the vehicle during this Agreement.
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3. Return the vehicle to the County in the same condition as it was delivered,
regular wear and tear and mileage excepted. If damage occurs during the
course of the use of the vehicle that was not caused, in whole or in part by the
County, the City is responsible for repairing said damage prior to return of the
vehicle.
4. Indemnification.
a. The City agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, insurers,
attorneys, and volunteers from all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses related to all
claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations, and regulatory or other governmental
proceedings arising from or in connection with the use of the K-9 unit vehicle owned by the
County, or the acts, failures to act, errors or omissions of the City, or any of the City's agents or
subcontractors with regards to the use of the K-9 unit vehicle owned by the County, except for
claims caused by the County's negligence.
b. The County agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, representatives, insurers,
attorneys, and volunteers from all liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses related to all
claims, suits, arbitration actions, investigations, and regulatory or other governmental
proceedings arising from or in connection with the use of the K-9 unit vehicle owned by the
County, or the acts, failures to act, errors or omissions of the County, or any of the County's
agents or subcontractors with regards to the use of the K-9 unit vehicle owned by the County,
except for claims caused by the City's negligence.
5. Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the Yakima Police Department
and the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.
6. No Third-Party Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of the City and
the County. It shall confer no benefits or rights, direct or indirect, on any third parties. No
person or entity other than the City and the County may rely upon or enforce any provision of
this Agreement.
7. Integration. This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed on by the
parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this
Agreement, are deemed to exist or to bind either of the parties.
8. Modification. The parties may modify this Agreement but no proposed changes or
modifications shall have validity or become binding on either party unless such changes or
modifications are in writing and executed by both parties.
9. Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that they shall not discriminate against any person
on the grounds of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, political affiliation or belief, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical
handicap in violation of the Washington State Law Against Discrimination (RCW chapter 49.60)
or the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12010 et. seq.) or any other applicable state,
federal or local law, rule or regulation.
10. Termination. The parties may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by
written notice from either party to the other party thirty (30) days in advance of the termination.
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11. Notices. Unless otherwise stated herein, or if one party updates its information in writing
to the other party and delivers said update via certified mail or personal delivery, all notices and
demands are required in written form and sent to the parties at their addresses as follows:
TO: CITY OF YAKIMA
Vicki Baker, City Manager
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
COPY TO: YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Shawn Boyle, Police Chief
200 South Third Street
Yakima, WA 98901
TO: YAKIMA COUNTY
Robert Udell, Yakima County Sheriff
1822 South First Street
Yakima, WA 98901
12. Severability.
a. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of this
Agreement illegal or invalid, in whole or in part, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not
be affected, and the parties' rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced as if the
Agreement did not contain the particular provision held invalid.
b. If any provision of this Agreement is in direct conflict with any statutory provision
of the State of Washington, that provisions which may conflict shall be deemed inoperative and
null and void insofar as it may conflict, and shall be deemed modified to conform to such
statutory provision.
13. Waiver. The waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not
operate in any way as a waiver of any other condition, obligation or term, or prevent either party
from enforcing such provision.
14. Survival. Any provision of this Agreement which imposes an obligation after expiration or
termination of this Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination and shall bind the
parties.
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Washington. Venue shall lie in a court of competent jurisdiction in
Yakima County.
16. Compliance with Law. All parties to this Agreement shall comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in carrying out the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
17. Filing. Copies of this Agreement shall be filed with the Yakima County Auditor and the
City Clerk of Yakima pursuant to RCW 39.34.040.
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CITY OF YAKIMA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Victoria Baker, City Manager Amanda McKinney, Chair
ATTEST: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk Kyle Curtis, Commissioner
LaDon Linde, Commissioner
DATED:
Attest:
Julie Lawrence, Clerk of the Board or
Erin Franklin, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Approved as to Form:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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