HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2019-118 Housing Affordability; Department of Commerce E2SHB 1923 Grant FundA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-118
authorizing acceptance of a grant of $100,000 from the Washington State
Department of Commerce for the purpose of preparing a Housing Action
Plan (HAP) compliant with HB 1923
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima established a 2019 Strategic Priority to evaluate policies
that would help support the development of new housing stock, especially affordable housing for
low to moderate income persons and families, and
WHEREAS, The City Council held a Study Session on March 12, 2019 and a follow up
session on May 7, 2019 to review approximately 24 strategies to encourage, streamline or
promote affordable housing construction in the City and directed staff to begin implementation of
new or revised regulations; and
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima Planning Commission held 12 study sessions to consider
measures that would encourage affordable housing including amendments to the City zoning
ordinance (YMC 15), subdivision ordinance (YMC 14) and SEPA ordinance (YMC 6 88), a public
hearing on October 26, 2019, and implemented the optional sales tax provisions for affordable
housing described in HB 1406 and authorized by the State Legislature on July 28, 2019, and
WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant application to the Washington State Department
of Commerce for $100,000 to prepare a Housing Action Plan to explore appropriate actions to
encourage construction of additional affordable housing units, as well as market rate housing
units in a variety of housing types and diversity of locations, and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima has been offered the $100,000 grant to prepare a Housing
Action Plan by Department of commerce In order to complete the requirements of this grant, the
City of Yakima intends to subcontract with a professional planning firm, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Washington State
Department of Commerce in the amount of One Hundred Thousand dollars ($100,000) in State
funds to prepare a Housing Action Plan that will identify strategies, programs and locations for
the construction of new housing and especially affordable housing for low to moderate income
persons within the City of Yakima A copy of the agreement is attached hereto
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 3rd day of December, 2019
ATTEST:
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: December 3, 2019
Resolution authorizing grant acceptance from the Department of
Commerce E2SHB 1923 Grant Fund to address housing
affordability
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager (509) 575-6042
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Department of Commerce has awarded the City of Yakima $100,000 in grant funds provided
by the State Legislature Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1923 to assist with increasing
urban residential building capacity and streamlining regulations. The Community Development
Department intends to use this grant funding to hire a consultant to assist in the development of a
Housing Action Plan.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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D ntract h impartment of commerce
D mmerce Yakima ward letter
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11/2/2019
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Growth Management Services
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E2SHB 1923 Grant to adopt a Housing Action Plan
Start date:
Date of Execution
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special Terms and Conditions
1 Authority. .. 1
2 Contract Management 1
3 Compensation ............ 1
4 Expenses.. . 1
5. Billing Procedures and Payment . ... 1
6. Insurance 2
7 Subcontractor Data Collection 2
8 Order of Precedence 2
General Terms and Conditions
1 Definitions . . .. 3
2, All Writings Contained Herein.... .. 3
3 Amendments.,..,. 3
4 Assignment 3
5 Confidentiality and Safeguarding of Information 3
6. Copyright. 4
7 Disputes , 4
8 Governing Law and Venue 4
9. Indemnification. 5
10. Licensing, Accreditation and Registration ... 5
11. Recapture . ... . ... 5
12 Records Maintenance.. 5
13. Savings . ....... .... .... 5
14 Severability . 5
15. Subcontracting 5
16 Survival 6
17 Termination for Cause . 6
18 Termination for Convenience. 6
19. Termination Procedures 6
20. Treatment of Assets 7
21. Waiver.. .. 8
Attachment A, Scope of Work
Attachment B, Budget
ii
FACE SHEET
Contract Number: 20-63314-032
Washington State Department of Commerce
Local Government Division
Growth Management Services
E2SHB 1923 Grant
1. Contractor
City of Yakima
129 North Second Street
Yakima, WA 98901
2. Contractor Doing Business As (optional)
N/A
3. Contractor Representative
Joseph Calhoun
Planning Manager
(509) 576-6042
joseph.calhoun a vakimawa.:•,ov
4. COMMERCE Representative
Scott Kuhta PO Box
Senior Planner 1011
(509) 795-6884 Olympia
scoll.kuhta(Tconunercc.wa.uov 98504-2525
42525
Plum Street SE
Washington
5. Contract Amount
$100,000
6. Funding Source
State of Washington
7. Start Date
Date of Execution
8. End Date
June 30, 2021
9.SWV#
S WV0007122-03
10.UBI#
397-005-272
11. Contract Purpose
E2SHB 1923 (2019) grant funding to address housing affordability.
12. Signing Statement
COMMERCE, defined as the Department of Commerce, and the Contractor, as defined above, acknowledge and accept the terms of
this Contract and Attachments and have executed this Contract on the date below and warrant they are authorized to bind their
respective agencies. The rights and obligations of both parties to this Contract are governed by this Contract and the following
documents hereby incorporated by reference: Attachment "A" — Scope of Work and Attachment "B" — Budget.
FOR fONTRACTOR
FOR COMMERCE
Alex k'lcycrh ff, Interim 'i Manager
City of Yakima
Mark K. arkley, Assist nt Director
Local Government Division
Date
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY BY ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY GENERAL 08/22/2019.
APPROVAL ON FILE.
CITY CONTRACT NO: .20
R.-4,),)/9-1421
RESOLUTION NO:
III
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
1. AUTHORITY
COMMERCE and Contractor enter into this Contract pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34
RCW
2. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for all
communications and billings regarding the performance of this Contract.
The Representative for COMMERCE and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Contract.
The Representative for the Contractor and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Contract.
3. COMPENSATION
COMMERCE shall pay an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the
performance of all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work under this Contract as set
forth in the Scope of Work (Attachment A).
Actions selected from the menu of twelve actions must be adopted by April 1, 2021 to receive full funding
Budget managers should be aware that the final thirty percent (30%) of the grant award is contingent upon
adoption of the selected Action(s).
The final due date for deliverables must be no later than June 15, 2021
4. EXPENSES
Contractor shall receive reimbursement for travel and other expenses as identified below or as authorized
in advance by COMMERCE as reimbursable.
Such expenses may include airfare (economy or coach class only), other transportation expenses, and
lodging and subsistence necessary during periods of required travel. Contractor shall receive compensation
for travel expenses at current state travel reimbursement rates.
5. BILLING PROCEDURES AND PAYMENT
COMMERCE will pay Contractor upon acceptance of services and deliverables provided and receipt of
properly completed invoices, which shall be submitted to the Representative for COMMERCE not more
often than quarterly
The parties agree this is a performance -based contract intended to produce the deliverables identified in
Scope of Work (Attachment A). Payment of any invoice shall be dependent upon COMMERCE'S
acceptance of Contractor's performance and/or deliverable The invoices shall describe and document, to
COMMERCE' satisfaction, a description of the work performed, the progress of the project, and fees. The
invoice shall include the Contract Number 20-63314-032. If expenses are invoiced, provide a detailed
breakdown of each type A receipt must accompany any single expenses in the amount of $50.00 or more
in order to receive reimbursement.
Payment shall be considered timely if made by COMMERCE within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt
of properly completed invoices. Payment shall be sent to the address designated by the Contractor.
COMMERCE may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Contract or withhold payments claimed by the
Contractor for services rendered if the Contractor fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of
this Contract.
No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided under this Agreement shall
be made by COMMERCE.
COMMERCE will pay Contractor for costs incurred prior to the start date of this Agreement, if such costs
would have been allowable on or after July 28, 2019, the effective date of Engrossed Second Substitute
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
House Bill 1923 (2019) To be allowable, such costs must be limited to the completion of tasks and
deliverables outlined in the Scope of Work (Attachment A).
Duplication of Billed Costs
The Contractor shall not bill COMMERCE for services performed under this Agreement, and COMMERCE
shall not pay the Contractor, if the Contractor is entitled to payment or has been or will be paid by any other
source, including grants, for that service.
Disallowed Costs
The Contractor is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own organization
or that of its subcontractors
Line Item Transfers
The total amount of transfers of funds between line item budget categories shall not exceed ten percent
(10%) of the total budget. If the cumulative amount of these transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed
ten percent, the total budget shall be subject to justification and negotiation of a contracts amendment by
the Contractor and COMMERCE.
Ineligible Costs
Only eligible project -related costs will be reimbursed. Ineligible costs include, but are not necessarily
limited to capital expenses, such as land acquisition or construction costs, purchase of machinery;
hosting expenses, such as meals, lodging, or transportation incurred by persons other than staff and
volunteers working directly on the project; lobbying or political influencing; and other costs which are not
directly related to the project.
6. INSURANCE
Each party certifies that it is self -insured under the State's or local government self-insurance liability
program, and shall be responsible for losses for which it is found liable.
7. SUBCONTRACTOR DATA COLLECTION
Contractor will submit reports, in a form and format to be provided by Commerce and at intervals as agreed
by the parties, regarding work under this Agreement performed by subcontractors and the portion of funds
expended for work performed by subcontractors, including but not necessarily limited to minority -owned,
woman -owned, and veteran -owned business subcontractors. "Subcontractors" shall mean subcontractors
of any tier
8. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Contract, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence
in the following order
• Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes and regulations
• Special Terms and Conditions
• General Terms and Conditions
• Attachment A — Scope of Work
• Attachment B — Budget
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
1. DEFINITIONS
As used throughout this Contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below.
A. "Authorized Representative" shall mean the Director and/or the designee authorized in writing to
act on the Director's behalf.
B. "COMMERCE" shall mean the Department of Commerce.
C. "Contract" or "Agreement' means the entire written agreement between COMMERCE and the
Contractor, including any attachments, documents, or materials incorporated by reference. E-mail
or facsimile transmission of a signed copy of this contract shall be the same as delivery of an
original.
D. "Contractor" shall mean the entity identified on the face sheet performing service(s) under this
Contract, and shall include all employees and agents of the Contractor.
E. "Personal Information" shall mean information identifiable to any person, including, but not limited
to, information that relates to a person's name, health, finances, education, business, use or receipt
of governmental services or other activities, addresses, telephone numbers, social security
numbers, driver license numbers, other identifying numbers, and any financial identifiers
F. "State" shall mean the state of Washington.
G. "Subcontractor" shall mean one not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or
part of those services under this Contract under a separate contract with the Contractor. The terms
"subcontractor" and "subcontractors" mean subcontractor(s) in any tier
2. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Contract contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Contract shall be deemed to
exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
3. AMENDMENTS
This Contract may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments shall not be
binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Contract, work thereunder, nor any claim arising under this Contract, shall be transferred
or assigned by the Contractor without prior written consent of COMMERCE,
5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION
A. "Confidential Information" as used in this section includes:
i All material provided to the Contractor by COMMERCE that is designated as "confidential" by
COMMERCE,
ii. All material produced by the Contractor that is designated as "confidential" by COMMERCE,
and
iii All personal information in the possession of the Contractor that may not be disclosed under
state or federal law
B. The Contractor shall comply with all state and federal laws related to the use, sharing, transfer,
sale, or disclosure of Confidential Information. The Contractor shall use Confidential Information
solely for the purposes of this Contract and shall not use, share, transfer, sell or disclose any
Confidential Information to any third party except with the prior written consent of COMMERCE or
as may be required by law. The Contractor shall take all necessary steps to assure that Confidential
Information is safeguarded to prevent unauthorized use, sharing, transfer, sale or disclosure of
Confidential Information or violation of any state or federal laws related thereto Upon request, the
Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with its policies and procedures on confidentiality.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
COMMERCE may require changes to such policies and procedures as they apply to this Contract
whenever COMMERCE reasonably determines that changes are necessary to prevent
unauthorized disclosures. The Contractor shall make the changes within the time period specified
by COMMERCE, Upon request, the Contractor shall immediately return to COMMERCE any
Confidential Information that COMMERCE reasonably determines has not been adequately
protected by the Contractor against unauthorized disclosure.
C Unauthorized Use or Disclosure The Contractor shall notify COMMERCE within five (5) working
days of any unauthorized use or disclosure of any confidential information, and shall take necessary
steps to mitigate the harmful effects of such use or disclosure.
6. COPYRIGHT
Unless otherwise provided, all Materials produced under this Contract shall be considered "works for
hire" as defined by the U S. Copyright Act and shall be owned by COMMERCE. COMMERCE shall be
considered the author of such Materials. In the event the Materials are not considered "works for hire"
under the U.S. Copyright laws, the Contractor hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in
all Materials, including all intellectual property rights, moral rights, and rights of publicity to COMMERCE
effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.
"Materials" means all items in any format and includes, but is not limited to, data, reports, documents,
pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes,
and/or sound reproductions. "Ownership" includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability
to transfer these rights.
For Materials that are delivered under the Contract, but that incorporate pre-existing materials not
produced under the Contract, the Contractor hereby grants to COMMERCE a nonexclusive, royalty -
free, irrevocable license (with rights to sublicense to others) in such Materials to translate, reproduce,
distribute, prepare derivative works, publicly perform, and publicly display. The Contractor warrants and
represents that the Contractor has all rights and permissions, including intellectual property rights,
moral rights and rights of publicity, necessary to grant such a license to COMMERCE.
The Contractor shall exert all reasonable effort to advise COMMERCE, at the time of delivery of
Materials furnished under this Contract, of all known or potential invasions of privacy contained therein
and of any portion of such document which was not produced in the performance of this Contract. The
Contractor shall provide COMMERCE with prompt written notice of each notice or claim of infringement
received by the Contractor with respect to any Materials delivered under this Contract. COMMERCE
shall have the right to modify or remove any restrictive markings placed upon the Materials by the
Contractor.
7. DISPUTES
In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it shall be determined by a Dispute Board in
the following manner Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute Board.
The members so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The
Dispute Board shall review the facts, Agreement terms and applicable statutes and rules and make a
determination of the dispute. The Dispute Board shall thereafter decide the dispute with the majority
prevailing. The determination of the Dispute Board shall be final and binding on the parties hereto As
an alternative to this process, either of the parties may request intervention by the Governor, as
provided by RCW 43 17.330, in which event the Governor's process will control.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Contract shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington,
and any applicable federal laws, and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior
Court for Thurston County.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
9. INDEMNIFICATION
Each party shall be solely responsible for the acts of its employees, officers, and agents.
10. LICENSING, ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal licensing, accreditation and
registration requirements or standards necessary for the performance of this Contract.
11. RECAPTURE
In the event that the Contractor fails to perform this Contract in accordance with state laws, federal
laws, and/or the provisions of this Contract, COMMERCE reserves the right to recapture funds in an
amount to compensate COMMERCE for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available
at law or in equity.
Repayment by the Contractor of funds under this recapture provision shall occur within the time period
specified by COMMERCE In the alternative, COMMERCE may recapture such funds from payments
due under this Contract.
12. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Contractor shall maintain books, records, documents, data and other evidence relating to this
contract and performance of the services described herein, including but not limited to accounting
procedures and practices that sufficiently and properly reflect ail direct and indirect costs of any nature
expended in the performance of this contract.
The Contractor shall retain such records for a period of six (6) years following the date of final payment.
At no additional cost, these records, including materials generated under the contract, shall be subject
at all reasonable times to inspection, review or audit by COMMERCE, personnel duly authorized by
COMMERCE, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal and state officials so authorized by law,
regulation or agreement.
If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six (6) year period, the records shall
be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved
13. SAVINGS
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way
after the effective date of this Contract and prior to normal completion, COMMERCE may suspend or
terminate the Contract under the "Termination for Convenience" clause, without the ten calendar day
notice requirement. In lieu of termination, the Contract may be amended to reflect the new funding
limitations and conditions.
14. SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this contract are intended to be severable If any term or provision is illegal or invalid
for any reason whatsoever, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
the contract.
15. SUBCONTRACTING
The Contractor may only subcontract work contemplated under this Contract if it obtains the prior written
approval of COMMERCE.
If COMMERCE approves subcontracting, the Contractor shall maintain written procedures related to
subcontracting, as well as copies of all subcontracts and records related to subcontracts. For cause,
COMMERCE in writing may: (a) require the Contractor to amend its subcontracting procedures as they
relate to this Contract; (b) prohibit the Contractor from subcontracting with a particular person or entity;
or (c) require the Contractor to rescind or amend a subcontract.
Every subcontract shall bind the Subcontractor to follow all applicable terms of this Contract. The
Contractor is responsible to COMMERCE if the Subcontractor fails to comply with any applicable term
or condition of this Contract. The Contractor shall appropriately monitor the activities of the
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
Subcontractor to assure fiscal conditions of this Contract. In no event shall the existence of a
subcontract operate to release or reduce the liability of the Contractor to COMMERCE for any breach
in the performance of the Contractor's duties
Every subcontract shall include a term that COMMERCE and the State of Washington are not liable for
claims or damages arising from a Subcontractor's performance of the subcontract.
16. SURVIVAL
The terms, conditions, and warranties contained in this Contract that by their sense and context are
intended to survive the completion of the performance, cancellation or termination of this Contract shall
so survive
17. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
In the event COMMERCE determines the Contractor has failed to comply with the conditions of this
contract in a timely manner, COMMERCE has the right to suspend or terminate this contract. Before
suspending or terminating the contract, COMMERCE shall notify the Contractor in writing of the need
to take corrective action. If corrective action is riot taken within 30 calendar days, the contract may be
terminated or suspended.
In the event of termination or suspension, the Contractor shall be liable for damages as authorized by
law including, but not limited to, any cost difference between the original contract and the replacement
or cover contract and all administrative costs directly related to the replacement contract, e g., cost of
the competitive bidding, mailing, advertising and staff time.
COMMERCE reserves the right to suspend all or part of the contract, withhold further payments, or
prohibit the Contractor from incurring additional obligations of funds during investigation of the alleged
compliance breach and pending corrective action by the Contractor or a decision by COMMERCE to
terminate the contract. A termination shall be deemed a "Termination for Convenience" if it is
determined that the Contractor: (1) was not in default; or (2) failure to perform was outside of his or her
control, fauit or negligence.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this contract are not exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by law
18. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, COMMERCE may, by ten (10) business days written
notice, beginning on the second day after the mailing, terminate this Contract, in whole or in part. If
this Contract is so terminated, COMMERCE shall be liable only for payment required under the terms
of this Contract for services rendered or goods delivered prior to the effective date of termination
19. TERMINATION PROCEDURES
Upon termination of this contract, COMMERCE, in addition to any other rights provided in this contract,
may require the Contractor to deliver to COMMERCE any property specifically produced or acquired
for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated. The provisions of the
"Treatment of Assets" clause shall apply in such property transfer
COMMERCE shall pay to the Contractor the agreed upon price, if separately stated, for completed
work and services accepted by COMMERCE, and the amount agreed upon by the Contractor and
COMMERCE for (i) completed work and services for which no separate price is stated, (ii) partially
completed work and services, (iii) other property or services that are accepted by COMMERCE, and
(iv) the protection and preservation of property, unless the termination is for default, in which case the
Authorized Representative shall determine the extent of the liability of COMMERCE. Failure to agree
with such determination shall be a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause of this contract.
COMMERCE may withhold from any amounts due the Contractor such sum as the Authorized
Representative determines to be necessary to protect COMMERCE against potential loss or liability.
The rights and remedies of COMMERCE provided in this section shall not be exclusive and are in
addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Authorized
Representative, the Contractor shall:
A. Stop work under the contract on the date, and to the extent specified, in the notice,
B Place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services, or facilities except as may be
necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract that is not terminated;
C Assign to COMMERCE, in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by the Authorized
Representative, all of the rights, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and
subcontracts so terminated, in which case COMMERCE has the right, at its discretion, to settle or
pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts;
D. Settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims arising out of such termination of orders and
subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Authorized Representative to the extent the
Authorized Representative may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the
purposes of this clause,
E. Transfer title to COMMERCE and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent directed by
the Authorized Representative any property which, if the contract had been completed, would have
been required to be furnished to COMMERCE,
F Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the Authorized
Representative; and
G Take such action as may be necessary, or as the Authorized Representative may direct, for the
protection and preservation of the property related to this contract, which is in the possession of
the Contractor and in which the Authorized Representative has or may acquire an interest.
20. TREATMENT OF ASSETS
Title to all property furnished by COMMERCE shall remain in COMMERCE. Title to all property
furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to be reimbursed as a direct
item of cost under this contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon delivery of such property
by the Contractor Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this
contract, shall pass to and vest in COMMERCE upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the
performance of this contract, or (ii) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this
contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by COMMERCE in whole or in part, whichever first
occurs
A. Any property of COMMERCE furnished to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein
or approved by COMMERCE, be used only for the performance of this contract.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of COMMERCE that results
from the negligence of the Contractor or which results from the failure on the part of the Contractor
to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices.
C. If any COMMERCE property is lost, destroyed or damaged, the Contractor shall immediately notify
COMMERCE and shall take all reasonable steps to protect the property from further damage
D. The Contractor shall surrender to COMMERCE all property of COMMERCE prior to settlement
upon completion, termination or cancellation of this contract
All reference to the Contractor under this clause shalt also include Contractor's employees, agents
or Subcontractors.
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
STATE FUNDS
21. WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or breach.
Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Contract unless stated to be
such in writing and signed by Authorized Representative of COMMERCE.
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Scope of Work
Housing Action Plan
RCW 36 70A.600(2)
Attachment A
The goal of any such housing plan must be to encourage construction of additional affordable and
market rate housing in a greater variety of housing types and at prices that are accessible to a greater
variety of incomes, including strategies aimed at the for -profit single-family home market. The housing
action plan should:
(a)
Quantify existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, including extremely low-
income households, with documentation of housing and household characteristics, and cost -
burdened households;
(b) Develop strategies to increase the supply of housing, and variety of housing types, needed to
serve the housing needs identified in (a) of this subsection,
(c)
Analyze population and employment trends, with documentation of projections;
(d) Consider strategies to minimize displacement of low-income residents resulting from
redevelopment;
(e) Review and evaluate the current housing element adopted pursuant to RCW 36.70A.070,
including an evaluation of success in attaining planned housing types and units, achievement of
goals and policies, and implementation of the schedule of programs and actions;
(f) Provide for participation and input from community members, community groups, local builders,
local realtors, nonprofit housing advocates, and local religious groups; and
(g)
Include a schedule of programs and actions to implement the recommendations of the housing
action plan.
Commerce will be monitoring the contracts in May and November of 2020 to review progress in meeting
milestones, deliverables and invoicing.
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Develop a Housing Action Plan: The goal of any such
housing plan must be to encourage construction of
additional affordable and market rate housing in a
greater variety of housing types and at prices that are
accessible to a greater variety of incomes, including
strategies aimed at the for -profit single-family home
market.
Action 1
Define Key Housing Affordability Challenges for all
demographic and economic segments in Yakima, with a
focus on Local Workforce; Low to Moderate income families;
Seniors; and those in need of Permanent Supportive or
Transitional Housing.
1/15/2020
3/1 /2020
Attachment A
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Step 1.1
Review demographic data from US Census Tract and Block
Group information; Review population and employment trends;
Review local data sources such as Equity Study and other
sourr.Ps to develop Needs Assessment and profiles of
opportunities for each of the Four Priority Issues: 1) Infill
development of housing; 2) home -ownership for low to moderate
income families; 3) development of senior housing affordable to
the low and moderate income population; and, 4) construction of
temporary housing and permanent supportive housing which
helps address and prevent future homelessness.
3/15/2020
Step 1.2
Evaluate local market conditions and regulatory
environment. Review tending and partnership
opportunities.
3/15/2020
Step 1.3
Review City of Yakima Equity Study and
Comprehensive Plan to review and evaluate any
adjustments to priority issues
3/15/2020
Step 1 4
Establish a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and a list of
Stakeholders to help guide HAP (meeting 1). Outline
Community Outreach plans.
3/15/2020
Step 1.5
Develop written and on-line summary of needs and
findings. Present to TAG and Stakeholders. Get
feedback and refine,
3/15/2020
Deliverable 1
Housing needs assessment
3/15/2020
Action 2
Develop Goals and Target Outcomes for each of the
Four Priority issue Housing types
3/15/2020
5/15/2020
Step 2.1
Evaluate needs assessment data. Conduct gap analysis to
provide a range of housing unit goals by type. Evaluate
market conditions and partnership capacity
5/30/2020
Step 2.2
Analyze local housing element policies and regulatory constraints.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing code provisions. Review
measures recently implemented to be in conformance with HB
1923 Consider strategies to minimize displacement of low-
income residents resulting from redevelopment;
5/30/2020
Step 2.3
Meet with TAG and Stakeholders to help identify realistic goals
and timelines to achieve targets (meeting 2)
5/30/2020
Deliverable 2
Report with well-defined targets and constraints
5/30/2020
Attachment A
Steps!
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Action 3
Develop Critical Action Steps needed to support housing
targets, especially for Four Priority Issues: Infill Development;
Promote Home Ownership for Low to Moderate income
families; Affordable Senior Housing; and Permanent Supportive
or Transitional Housing.
3/15/2020
5/15/2020
Step 3 1
Review Best Practices and Effective Programs utilized in
successful projects related to the Four Priority Issues. Evaluate
local resources to identify missing components. Explore
Housing Land Trusts, other measures and incentives.
5/30/2020
Step 3.2
Draft a comprehensive menu of potential actions and
implementation options for each of the four priority issues.
5/30/2020
Step 3 3
Get feedback from TAG and Stakeholders on Critical Action
Steps (meeting 3) including identification of prioritized
implementing action steps with responsible parties
5/30/2020
Step 3.4
Develop written and on-line summary Critical Action Steps
5/30/2020
Deliverable 3
Summary of Critical Action Steps
5/30/2020
Action 4
Identification of potential catalyst sites where these housing
product types could be located. This includes outreach to land
owners for level of interest in development.
6/1 /2020
9/15/2020
Step 4 1
Using City of Yakima GIS team and mapping layers, evaluate
and identify potential locations for infill and priority housing
issues using criteria suggested by TAG & Stakeholders
9/30/2020
Step 4.2
Create an evaluation tool and mapping illustration of areas that
have highest potential for infill and catalyst housing projects
9/30/2020
Step 4 3
Begin general public education process and distribution of
information related to Affordable Housing needs in community
9/30/2020
Step 4 4
Develop map and interactive dashboard to review potential
sites for priority projects
9/30/2020
Deliverable 4
Map and interactive dashboard
9/30/2020
Attachment A
Steps/
Deliverables
Description
Start Date
End Date
Action 5
Draft Housing Action Plan including a schedule of any regulatory
changes needed to implement
10/1 /2020
2/15/2021
Deliverable 5
Draft Housing Action Plan
11/30/2020
Step 5.2
Community Engagement including TAG, Stakeholder and
general information presentations and comment. Revise as
appropriate.
3/1/2021
Step 5.3
SEPA review
3/1/2021
Step 5,4
Planning Commission Review
3/1 /2021
Deliverable 6
City Council Adoption of Housing Action Plan
3/1/2021
Attachment B
Budget
Action / Deliverables
Commerce
Funds
Other Funds
Deliverable 1. Housing Needs Assessment
$20,000
$2,500
Deliverable 2. Goals and Targets Report (Report with well-defined targets
and constraints)
$20,000
$41,000"
Deliverable 3. Summary of Critical Action Steps
$15,000
$5,000
Deliverable 4 Map and Catalyst locations and tools (Map and interactive
dashboard)
$15,000
$ 5,000
Deliverable 5, Draft Housing Action Plan
$0
$0
Deliverable 6. Adopted HAP and Community Engagernent (City Council
Adoption of Housing Action Plan)
$30,000
$25,000
Total:
$100,000
$78,500
NOTE. The final Deliverable for this grant represents thirty percent (30%) of the total grant award and
payment is contingent upon submittal of a copy of the final, adopted local action (ordinance).