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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: November 19, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an Agreement with the Rotary Club of
Yakima for development of the Martin Luther King Jr. Park
playground facility
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager 576-6416
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Rotary Club of Yakima [Downtown Rotary Club] has once again approached the Yakima
Parks & Recreation Division regarding improvements to a park. The Rotary Club would like to
donate funds for a new playground and picnic shelter at Martin Luther King Jr. Park located at
Race Street and 8th Street. The Rotary Club members also plan to volunteer their time to
construct the playground with the guidance of certified playground installation supervisors in the
spring of 2020.
The Downtown Rotary Club shall spend up to One Hundred Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($160,000.00)for the development and construction of the new playground in the Park, and
reserves the right to voluntarily contribute additional sums as it deems necessary and appropriate.
The Agreement is attached for City Council review.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: Interim City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Eric Silvers, president of the Rotary Club of Yakima [Downtown Rotary], presented the idea of
donating funds to the City of Yakima for a new playground and a picnic shelter to the Yakima
Parks & Recreation Commission on October 9, 2019 and it was approved unanimously. The
Parks & Recreation Commission recommended that the item be presented to the Yakima City
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Council for approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-
A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Rotary Club of Yakima for the
development, maintenance and use of Martin Luther King Jr. Park
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of Martin Luther King Jr. Park (MLK Jr. Park), located at
Race Street and S. 8'h Street, Yakima, Washington; and
WHEREAS, MLK Jr. Park is a valuable recreational resource for the community; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring that improvements to the Park serve the
best interests of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to enter into agreements with community service
organizations for the construction of improvements to public parks pursuant to RCW 35.21.278
and other statutes, and desires to enter into this agreement with the Rotary Club for the design,
construction and completion of a playground facility and other supporting amenities at Martin
Luther King Jr. Park as a service to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club is dedicated to enhancing MLK Jr. Park for the benefit of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club is willing to contribute financial and other resources to the
City for the complete design and development of a playground and other supporting amenities at
the Park; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to accept the financial and other resources offered by the
Rotary Club for the design and development of a playground and other supporting amenities at
the Park;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City of
Yakima to execute the attached and incorporated agreement with the Yakima Rotary for the
design and development of the MLK Jr. playground and supporting amenities,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein
and performed by the parties hereto, it is hereby agreed as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the agreement with the
Rotary Club of Yakima, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for the design
and development of a playground and other supporting amenities at MLK Jr. Park, as described
in the Agreement.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19'h day of November, 2019.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YAKIMA AND
THE ROTARY CLUB OF YAKIMA FOR DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARK (Playground Project)
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Yakima (hereinafter the "City"),
whose address is 129 North 2' Street, Yakima, Washington 98901, and, the Rotary Club of
Yakima (hereinafter the "Rotary Club"), for purposes of the development, maintenance and use of
Martin Luther King Jr. Park (hereinafter the "Park").
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of the Park located at Race Street and S. 8'h Street,
Yakima, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Park is a valuable recreational resource for the community; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring that improvements to the Park serve the
best interests of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club is dedicated to enhancing the Park for the benefit of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Rotary Club is willing to contribute financial and other resources to the
City for the design and development of a playground at the Park; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to accept the financial and other resources offered by the
Rotary Club for the design and development of a playground at the Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained herein
and performed by the parties hereto, it is hereby agreed as follows:
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the responsibilities of the City and
the Rotary Club in the development of a playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park and to provide
for effective cooperation in the implementation of the provisions set forth herein.
2. Obligations of the Parties.
The City shall perform the following obligations in regard to the Park:
A. The City shall assist in planning for a new playground in the Park;
B. The City shall oversee the site development of the area where the playground will be
constructed;
C. The City shall ensure the site has accessibility for the handicapped;
D. The City shall maintain and repair the playground and other amenities, once
completed, and
E. The City shall take other steps, as necessary, to ensure public safety in the use and
enjoyment of the playground.
The Rotary Club shall perform the following obligations in regard to the Park:
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A. The Rotary Club shall spend up to One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars
($160,000.00) for the development and construction of the new playground in the Park,
and reserves the right to voluntarily contribute additional sums as it deems necessary and
appropriate;
B. The Rotary Club shall assist the City in the planning and site development of the
playground;
C. The Rotary Club shall select the contractor(s) to perform the design and construction
of the playground and shall select the playground equipment for installation therein; the
City shall have an opportunity to review and comment on the design and choice of
playground equipment prior to construction;
D. The Rotary Club shall confer with the City as necessary in regard to any outstanding
matters related to the maintenance and repair of the playground;
E. The Rotary Club shall select the amenities, including but not limited to a picnic
shelter, benches and tables; the City shall have the opportunity to review and comment on
design and choice prior to installation.
F. The Rotary Club shall be allowed to install a sign that is consistent with the Yakima
Municipal Code near the improvements recognizing the donors of the project; the sign
shall be placed in a location that is agreed upon by both parties: and
G. The Rotary Club shall participate in the construction of the playground subject to the
direction of the selected contractor.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution hereof and shall
remain in effect unless the Agreement is terminated earlier by either party under Section 16 of this
Agreement. The Rotary Club shall proceed with their obligations in a timely and diligent manner
but shall not have any responsibility for delays caused by others beyond the control of the Rotary
Club or that were not reasonably foreseeable.
4. Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the City's Parks and
Recreation Division.
5. Independent Contractor. The Rotary Club and the City understand and expressly agree
that the Rotary Club is an independent contractor in the performance of each and every part of
this Agreement. The Rotary Club, as an independent contractor, assumes the entire
responsibility for carrying out and accomplishing the work/services required for its performance
under this Agreement. The Rotary Club, as an independent contractor, shall have the sole
judgment of the means, mode or manner of the actual performance of work/services required for
its performance under this Agreement. Additionally, and as an independent contractor, the Rotary
Club and their employees shall make no claim of City employment nor shall claim against the City
any related employment benefits, social security, and/or retirement. Nothing contained herein
shall be interpreted as creating a relationship of servant, employee, partnership, or agency
between the Rotary Club and/or any officer, employee or agent of the Rotary Club and the City.
6. No Third Party Rights. This Agreement is entered into for the sole benefit of the parties.
It shall confer no benefits or rights, direct or indirect, on any third parties. No person or entity
other than the City and the Rotary Club may rely upon or enforce any provision of this Agreement.
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7. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.
A. Each party hereto agrees to maintain responsibility and assume liability in the
performance of this Agreement for its own wrongful and/or negligent acts or omissions, and those
of its officers, agents or employees to the fullest extent allowed by law; Provided, however, that
upon completion of the playground improvements, and acceptance thereof by City, City shall be
solely responsible for maintenance and operation of the playground improvements and shall hold
Rotary Club harmless from any responsibility or liability arising after City's acceptance caused by
the wrongful and/or negligent acts or omissions of City or any third party.
B. The provisions of this Section shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
C. Nothing contained in this Section or this Agreement shall create a liability or a right of
indemnification in any third party.
8. Nondiscrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the Parties shall not
discriminate in violation of any applicable federal, state and/or local law or regulation on the basis
of age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, marital status, disability, honorably
discharged veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and any other classification
protected under federal, state, or local law. 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, selection for training, and the provision
of services under this Agreement.
9. Compliance With Law. The 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.
10. No Insurance. It is understood the City does not maintain liability insurance for the
Rotary Club or its employees and subcontractors, nor does the Rotary Club maintain liability
insurance for the City or its employees and contractors.
11. Waiver of Breach. A waiver by either party hereto of a breach of the other party hereto of
any covenant or condition of this Agreement shall not impair the right of the party not in default to
avail itself of any subsequent breach thereof. Leniency, delay or failure of either party to insist
upon strict performance of any agreement, covenant or condition of this Agreement, or to exercise
any right herein given in any one or more instances, shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment of any such agreement, covenant, condition or right.
12. Dispute Resolution. The City and the Rotary Club shall meet to discuss any outstanding
issues related to the development of the playground and the implementation of this Agreement in
order to resolve any disputes through cooperation and negotiation.
13. 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.
14. Modifications. 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.
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15. 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 provision 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.
16. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement, with cause, by written notice of
default from the non-defaulting party to the defaulting party if the default is not cured within thirty
(30) days following the giving of such notice. In addition, either party may terminate this
Agreement, without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party before either
party has incurred substantial expenses (defined as expenses in excess of $1,000) following the
full execution of this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder, but not thereafter, except
for cause.
17. 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.
18. Notices. Unless otherwise stated herein, all notices and demands are required in written
form and sent to the parties at their addresses as follows:
TO: CITY OF YAKIMA
Alex Meyerhoff, Interim City Manager
City of Yakima
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
TO: ROTARY CLUB OF YAKIMA
Eric Silvers, President
6 S 2nd St #1104,
Yakima, WA 98901
19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Washington.
CITY OF YAKIMA ROTARY CLUB OF YAKIMA
Alex Meyerhoff, Interim City Manager Eric Silvers, President
Date Signed Date Signed
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ATTEST:
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
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