HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1996-116 Tri County Water ResourceRESOLUTION NO. R-96-116
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City
Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with
Tri -County Water Resource Agency, to provide empirical
data to establish the actual dollar value of a more reliable
water supply for all water using economic sectors of the
Yakima River Basin.
WHEREAS, despite the importance of water to the economy of the Yakima
River Basin, there is a scarcity of empirical data to establish the actual dollar
value of a more reliable water supply for all water using economic sectors of
the Basin; and
WHEREAS, such data is necessary due to increased demand for water, the
cost of conservation to make use of water, and the need for increased storage;
and
WHEREAS, the Tri -County Water Resource Agency has the experience
and expertise necessary to provide such data and is willing to do so in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the attached Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City
of Yakima to enter into an agreement with Tri -County Water Resource Agency,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager and the City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the attached and incorporated agreement
with Tri -County Water Resource Agency, to provide empirical data to establish
the actual dollar value of a more reliable water supply for all water using
economic sectors of the Yakima River Basin.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of September _ , 1996.
Air: Lynn Buchanan, Mayor
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City Clerk
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the City of
Yakima, a Washington municipal corporation (hereinafter the "City"), and Tri -
County Water Resource Agency (hereinafter "Consultant").
WHEREAS, despite the importance of water to the economy of the
Yakima River Basin, there is a scarcity of empirical data to establish the actual
dollar value of a more reliable water supply for all water using economic sectors
of the Basin.
WHEREAS, such data is necessary due to increased demand for water,
the cost of conservation to make use of water, and the need for increased
storage.
WHEREAS, the Consultant has the experience and expertise necessary to
provide such data and is willing to do so in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the attached Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises,
and agreements set forth herein, it is agreed by and between the City and
Consultant as follows:
1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the City with services in
accordance with the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A."
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution
hereof and shall terminate upon completion of all services/tasks required
hereunder, unless sooner terminated by either party in accordance with
Section 11.
3. Consideration. The City shall pay Consultant One Thousand
Dollars ($1,000.00) for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
4. Status of Consultant. Consultant and the City understand and
expressly agree that Consultant is an independent contractor in the
performance of each and every part of this Agreement. Consultant and its
employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall claim against the
City any related employment benefits, social security, and/or retirement.
5. Taxes and Assessments. Consultant shall be solely responsible for
compensating its employees and for paying all related taxes, deductions, and
assessments, including but not limited to, federal income tax, FICA, social
security tax, assessments for unemployment and industrial injury, and other
deductions from income which may be required by law or assessed against
either party as a result of this Agreement. In the event the City is assessed a
tax or assessment as a result of this Agreement, Consultant shall pay the same
before it becomes due.
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6. Nondiscrimination Provision. During the performance of this
Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color,
sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, political affiliation, or the
presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. This provision shall
include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion,
transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other
forms of compensation, and selection for training.
7. Compliance With Law. Consultant agrees to perform those services
under and pursuant to this Agreement in full compliance with any and all
applicable laws, rules, and regulations adopted or promulgated by any
governmental agency or regulatory body, whether federal, state, local, or
otherwise.
8. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability
insurance for Consultant and/or its employees.
9. Delegation of Professional Services. The services provided for herein
shall be performed by Consultant, and no person other than regular associates
or employees of Consultant shall be engaged upon such work or services except
upon written approval of the City.
10. Assignment. This Agreement, or any interest herein, or claim
hereunder, shall not be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by
Consultant to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of
the City. In the event that such prior written consent to an assignment is
granted, then the assignee shall assume all duties, obligations, and liabilities of
Consultant stated herein.
11. Termination. The City or Consultant may terminate this Agreement,
with or without cause, by giving the other party ten (10) days written notice of
termination.
12. No Conflict of Interest. Consultant represents that it or its employees
do not have any interest and shall not hereafter acquire any interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
this Agreement. Consultant further covenants that it will not hire anyone or
any entity having such a conflict of interest during the performance of this
Agreement.
13. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is changed per mutual
agreement or any portion is held invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
14. Integration. This written document constitutes the entire agreement
between the City and Consultant. There are no other oral or written
Agreements between the parties as to the subjects covered herein. No changes
or additions to this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party
unless such change or addition be in writing and executed by both parties.
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15. Notices. Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall
be in writing and sent to the parties to their addresses as follows:
TO CITY:
TO CONSULTANT:
City Manager
City Hall
129 North 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Charles J. "Chuck" Klarich
Director
Tri -County Water Resource Agency
Larson Building, Suite 714
6 South Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
or to such other addresses as the parties may hereafter designate in writing.
Notices and/or demands shall be sent by registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid. Such notices shall be deemed effective when mailed or hand delivered
at the addresses specified above.
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
17. Venue. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement
shall lie in the Superior Court of Washington for Yakima County, Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA TRI -COUNTY WATER RESOURCE
AGENCY
By:
R. A. Zais, Jr., City Manager Its
DATE:
/ q6 DATE: �i 3C
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City Contract No.
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TRI -COUNTY WATER RESOURCE AGENCY
1 -arson Building. Suite 7t.1
6 South Seen✓ Street
Yaklwn, WA 98901
509-S7i-2650
Beaton. Yawata and K Wtas Counties Clerks J. "Chuck [{larch. Director
June 12, 1996
Contractor. Tri -County Water Resource Agency and Kittitas-Yakima RC & EDD.
Time Line: Start - July 1, 1996
Completion - December 2, 1996.
Problem: "Despite the obvious importance of water, there is a scarcity of empirical
data which can be used to establish the actual dollar value of a more reliable
water supply for all water using economic sectors of the Basin." It is essential
that reliable and defensible dollar values of this water be determined due to
increased demand for water, the cost of conservation to make efficient
use of water, and the need for increased storage. The cost/benefit
determinations of major capital improvements and water management
practices require this kind of verifiable data.
Characteristics:
Scientific methodology, such as Input/Output Model.
1. A model with parameters which may be modified to develop
additional data. Prefer the model be developed on software
compatible with "Excel" data base format.
2. A study which provides the input elements related to projected
job development/loss in various area occupations.
3. An analysis of the data especially as it relates to agriculture. An
example of how the data can be used to identify economic
impacts of drought or other productivity impacts.
EXHIBIT A
The model needs to be able to prov. ., for future economic
projections.
Collection of data related to all water uses; Agriculture, Manufacturing,
Recreation, FishiWildlife habitat, Commercial/Residential growth
(Agricultural Values by crop type.)
A study which develops "economic" factors related to impact of low water
years at the basin, state and national levels.
A determination by economic sector of the value of an acre foot of water in
storage. (In standard dollars; i.e.: 1994 dollars.)
The study needs to include consideration of the social cultural impacts of
water allocation to the basin.
Consideration of the mitigating effects that additional storage would
provide during flood events in the basin.
Measurement of Project Success:
Success will be measured by the completion of a well documented,
defensible economic model which illustrates the value of more reliable
water resources to the Yakima Basin. The optimum utilization of this
study will be to assist in supporting measures which will result in financial
commitments to facilitate the upgrading of water facilities of the Yakima
River Basin.
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. i Li
For Meeting Of Sept. 3, 1996
ITEM TITLE: Tri -County Water Resource Agency Funding
SUBMITTED BY: Glenn Rice, Assistant City Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Glenn K. Rice, Assistant City Manager,
(575-6040)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the August 8, 1996 Yakima City Council Meeting, the Council authorized as requested
$1,000 for the Tri -County Water Resource Agency for application toward a study of the
adequacy and reliability of the Valley water supply. Attached is a resolution authorizing the
City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the Tri -County Water Resource
Agency to accomplish this study.
Resolution X Ordinance_ Contract X Other (Specify)
Funding Source
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL:
V
ity Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. Resolution No. R-96-116