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RESOLUTION NO. D 6 2 2 7
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager and the City Clerk
of the City of Yakima to execute a Contractual Agreement with
Yakima County for commute trip reduction planning.
WHEREAS, the City is required by RCW 70.94 to implement a plan to reduce
commute trips of major employers within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Yakima County is receiving funds from the State of Washington,
a part of which are available for distribution to the City upon execution of an
Interlocal Agreement for Commute Trip Reduction Planning; and
WHEREAS, both the commute trip reduction plan and the interlocal
agreement by which fund distribution is made are in the City's best interest, now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the attached Interlocal Agreement for Commute
Trip Reduction Planning, which is incorporated by this reference.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL thisi T-4
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ATTEST
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City Clerk
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Mayor
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLANNING
THIS AGREEMENT by and between Yakima County (hereinafter referred to as
the COUNTY) and the City of Yakima , a municipal corporation
under the laws of the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as the
MUNICIPALITY), WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW 39.34) permits any two or
more public agencies to enter into agreements for joint or cooperative
action; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY is receiving funds from the Washington State Energy
Office (hereinafter referred to as WSEO) pursuant to Contract Number 92-03-13
between WSEO and the COUNTY and the Transportation Demand Management Act,
Laws of 1991, Ch. 202; RCW 70.94.521 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Transportation Demand Management Act the
COUNTY shall allocate to the MUNICIPALITY a share of the funds which the
state is disbursing to the COUNTY;
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Purpose.
This Agreement will allow the transfer of state planning funds from the
COUNTY to the MUNICIPALITY for trip reduction planning services required by
the Transportation Demand Management Act.
SECTION 2. Scope of Work.
As defined in Schedule B attached hereto. In addition, the MUNICIPALITY
shall cooperate with the COUNTY and provide the COUNTY with all information
required to be reported by the COUNTY to the Washington State Energy Office.
SECTION 3. Time of Performance.
The MUNICIPALITY is to complete the work required by this Agreement
within the time constraints established by the Transportation Demand
Management Act.
SECTION 4. Funding.
Total funds to be paid to the MUNICIPALITY for services under this
Agreement shall be in accordance with the CTR Fund Disbursement Schedule as
shown in Schedule A. Funding under this Agreement is dependent upon the
COUNTY's receipt of funds from the WSEO in accordance with the provisions of
Contract Number 92-03-13, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule C.
Funds shall be paid to the MUNICIPALITY in quarterly installments no later
than 30 days after the COUNTY receives the quarterly warrant from WSEO
pursuant to Schedule C. An allocation of grant funds for the first six
quarters ending December 31, 1992 is identified within Table A of Schedule A.
COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION AGREEMENT -- Page 1
The anticipated allocation of grant funds for the last two quarters beginning
January 1, 1993 and ending June 30, 1993 is identified within Table B of
Schedule A. The allocation of grant funds for the last two quarters shall be
based on the number of affected jurisdictions and employers that exist at the
beginning of each quarter. Funds provided to the MUNICIPALITY under this
Agreement shall be used solely for activities undertaken to fulfill the
requirements of the Transportation Demand Management Act and to implement the
work as described in Schedule B.
SECTION 5. Reporting.
The MUNICIPALITY shall submit to the COUNTY quarterly reports as
detailed in Schedule B.
SECTION 6. Changes.
This agreement may be modified upon mutual agreement of the parties, and
any modification shall become effective only upon written amendment to the
Agreement executed by both parties.
SECTION 7. Records and Recapture of Funds.
7.1 The MUNICIPALITY shall protect, save harmless, indemnify, and
defend, at its own expense, the COUNTY its elected and appointed officers,
employees and agents, from any loss or claim for damages of any nature
whatsoever, arising out of the MUNICIPALITY's performance of this Agreement,
including claims by the State of Washington for recapture of funds, the
MUNICIPALITY's employees or third parties, except for those damages solely
caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the COUNTY, its elected and
appointed officers, employees or agents.
7.2 The parties acknowledge that the Washington State Energy Office and
the State of Washington are not liable for damage or claims for damages
arising from the MUNICIPALITIES performance or activities under the terms of
this agreement.
[Note: This provision required by WSEO Agreement paragraph 11 b.]
7.3 The COUNTY shall protect, save harmless, indemnify, and defend, at
its own expense the MUNICIPALITY, its elected and appointed officers,
employees and agents from any loss or claim for damages of any nature
whatsoever, arising out of the COUNTY's performance of this Agreement,
including claims by the State of Washington, the COUNTY's employees or third
parties, except for those damages solely caused by the negligence or willful
misconduct of MUNICIPALITY, its elected and appointed officers, employees or
agents.
SECTION 8. Compliance with the Law.
The MUNICIPALITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws in performing this Agreement.
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SECTION 9. Employment Provisions.
There shall be no discrimination against any employee who is paid by the
funds indicated in this agreement or against any applicant for such
employment because of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, creed,
Vietnam era or disabled veterans status, age, handicap, or national origin.
This provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
employment upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, lay-off
or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection
for training or any other act prohibited by RCW ch. 49.60.
SECTION 10. Termination.
10.1 If, through any cause, the MUNICIPALITY shall fail to fulfill in a
timely and proper manner its obligations under this agreement, or if the
MUNICIPALITY shall violate any of its covenants, agreements or stipulations
of this Agreement, the COUNTY shall thereupon have the right to terminate
this Agreement and withhold the remaining allocation if such default or
violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days after submitting written
notice to the MUNICIPALITY describing such default or violation.
10.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Agreement, either party may
terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of such termination,
specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days prior to
such date. Reimbursement for services performed by the MUNICIPALITY and not
otherwise paid for by the COUNTY prior to the effective date of such
termination shall be paid as a pro rata portion of the applicable quarterly
reimbursement amount.
SECTION 11. Exercise of Rights or Remedies.
Failure of either party to exercise any rights or remedies under this
Agreement shall not be a waiver of any obligation by either party and shall
not prevent either party from pursuing that right at any future time.
SECTION 12. Venue and jurisdiction.
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington.
Any action, suit, or judicial proceeding arising from this Agreement shall be
commenced and tried in the Superior Court for the State of Washington in
Yakima County.
SECTION 13. Severability.
Should any clause, phrase, sentence or paragraph of this Agreement be
declared invalid or void by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining
provisions of this Agreement not so declared shall remain in full force and
effect.
COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION AGREEMENT -- Page 3
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLANNING
MUNICIPALITY
YAKIMA COUNTY
CITY OF YAKIMA BOARD O'F YAKIMA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor or City' Manager Date Alex Deccio, Chairman
ATTEST this RA day of
December 1992:
City Clerk
CON RACT NO: (407:41-T D-� a.'I
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Approved as to form:
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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SCHEDULE A
CTR FUND DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
TABLE A
FUND DISBURSEMENT FOR FIRST SIX QUARTERS (JULY 1, 1991 TO DECEMBER 31, 1992)
JURISDICTION
JURISDICTION
NUMBER OF
EMPLOYERS
IN JURISDICTION
BASE
ALLOCATION
PER JURISDICTION
PROPORTIONAL
SHARE BASED ON
# OF EMPLOYERS
FUND DISTRIBUTION
&
REPORTING COSTS
TOTAL
ALLOCATION
SELAH
3
37.500
$18,940
30
326.440
TOPPENISH
2
57,500
312,627
30
320.127
UNION GAP
3
37,500
$18,940
SO
$26.440
WAPATO
2
37,500
312.627
30
S20.127
YAKIMA. CITY OF
14
37,500
588,388
30
595.888
YAKIMA COUNTY
4
37,500
$25,254
311.850
$44.604
SUBTOTAL
28
$45,000
$176.775
311,850
3233.625
RTPO
31,250
$3.750
TOTALS
28
545,000
3176,775
511,850
$237.375
TABLE B
ANTICIPATED FUND DISBURSEMENT FOR LAST TWO QUARTERS (JANUARY 1, 1993 TO JUNE 30, 1993)
JURISDICTION
NUMBER OF
EMPLOYERS
IN JURISDICTION
BASE
ALLOCATION
PER JURISDICTION
PROPORTIONAL
SHARE BASED ON
# OF EMPLOYERS
FUND DISTRIBUTION
&
REPORTING COSTS
TOTAL
ALLOCATION
SELAH
3
$0
37,921
$0
37.921
TOPPENISH
2
SO
$5,280
$0
S5,280
UNION GAP
3
30
$7,921
30
37,921
WAPATO
2
SO
35,280
SO
$5,280
YAKIMA, CITY OF
14
30
$36,963
SO
336.963
YAKIMA COUNTY
4
SO
310,561
$3,950
314,511
SUBTOTAL
28
SO
$73,925
$3,950
377.875
RTPO
31,250
TOTALS
28
$0
$73,925
$3,950
379.125
COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION AGREEMENT -- Page 5
SCHEDULE B
STATEMENT OF WORK
Development and Implementation of Commute Trip Reduction
Plans and Programs
BACKGROUND: The 1991 Legislature found that automobile traffic in
Washington's metropolitan areas is the major source of emissions of air
contaminants and that increasing automobile traffic is aggravating
traffic congestion. Further, the 1991 Legislature found that
increasing automobile traffic is a major factor in increasing
consumption of gasoline. According to the legislature, reducing the
number of commute trips to work via single -occupant -vehicles is an
effective way of reducing vehicle -related air pollution, traffic
congestion and energy use.
The Transportation Demand Management Act, Laws of 1991, Ch. 202,
requires cities, counties and towns containing "major employers" in the
counties (Clark, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston,
and Yakima) experiencing the greatest vehicle -related air pollution,
gasoline consumption and congestion problems to develop plans and
programs to reduce single occupant vehicle commute trips.
These counties, cities and towns are to establish and implement commute
trip reduction plans for all major employers within their jurisdiction.
The commute trip reduction plans are to be developed in cooperation
with local transit agencies, regional transportation planning
organizations and major employers. They are to be consistent with and
can be incorporated in state or regional transportation plan and local
comprehensive plans. The trip reduction plans are to be consistent
with the requirements of the Transportation Demand Management Act.
The time frame of this contract covers the same biennium as the
County's contract with WSEO (July 1, 1991 -- June 30, 1993). Cities
and counties will pass ordinances, program staff will identify and make
contacts with major employers, and will establish commute trip
reductions and generate zonal base year values and progress year goals.
OBJECTIVES: Yakima County (hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY) will
serve as a liaison between state and city governments within Yakima
County and promote implementation of the Transportation Demand
Management Act, Laws of 1991, Ch. 202, as described in RCW 70.94.521 et
seq. The County will provide funds to the Municipality to assist in
the Municipality's implementation of commute trip reduction plans.
Funds provided to the Municipality under this agreement are to be used
solely for activities undertaken to fulfill the requirements of RCW
70.94.521 et seq.
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THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL:
1. Prepare and adopt a Trip Reduction Plan (TRP) for affected, major
employers within the corporate limits of the MUNICIPALITY
consistent with the Transportation Demand Management Act, Laws of
1991, Ch. 202; RCW 70.94.521 et seq.;.
2. Prepare and adopt a Trip Reduction Ordinance to implement the Trip
Reduction Plan within the corporate limits of the MUNICIPALITY
consistent with the Transportation Demand Management Act, Laws of
1991, Ch. 202; RCW 70.94.521 et seq.;..
3. Provide to the COUNTY, as a central clearinghouse, the following
information and reports for joint submission to the WSEO:
3.1 Copies of the adopted and certified Trip Reduction Plan and
implementing ordinance by January 31, 1993.
3.2 Quarterly reports summarizing CTR events within the
municipality and a list of scheduled CTR events in the next
quarter. The quarterly reports shall be submitted no later
than March 15, June 15, September 15, or December 15 for the
subsequent quarter.
3.3 Employer data base
which includes:
affected employees,
address and phone
officer.
3.4 Results of
accomplished
3.5 Copies of
MUNICIPALITY
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information and notification of changes
affected employers, total employees,
transportation coordinator (including
number), and firm's chief executive
any formal employer or employee surveys
in cooperation with the County.
trip reduction programs approved by the
3.6 Other information at the MUNICIPALITY's discretion.
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SCHEDULE C
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY OFFICE and YARIMA COUNTY
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June 1992
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Development and Implementation of Commute Trip Reduction (TDM) Plans and Programs
Washington State Energy Office AND
809 Legion Way S.E., P.O. Box 43168
Olympia, WA 98504-3168
Re: Kristine Burton
Maximum Amount: $316,500
Beginning Date: July 1, 1991
Yakima County, Transportation Building
128 N. 2nd Street, Room 408
Yakima, WA 98901
Re: John Gruber
Expiration Date: June 30, 1993
This Agreement, entered into by and between Yakima County (hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY
or CONTRACTOR) and the Washington State Energy Office (hereinafter referred to as the ENERGY
OFFICE), WITNESS THAT:
WHEREAS, the ENERGY OFFICE has the statutory authority under Sec. 301.
sp.s. c.16 s.301 (3) of the Natural Resources budget 1992 to provide assistance to
local governments serving the communities of the state, for the purpose of
implementing commute trip reduction plans; and
WHEREAS, the ENERGY OFFICE also has the responsibility to administer
programs and projects assigned to the ENERGY OFFICE by the Governor or the
Washington State Legislature.
WHEREAS, the legislature has enacted SSHB 1671 (Washington's
Transportation Demand Management Act, Chapter 202, Laws 1991) which directs
the ENERGY OFFICE proportionally distribute funds to the counties and that the
counties proportionally distribute the funds to the cities with Commute Trip
Reduction plans; and
WHEREAS, the ENERGY OFFICE hereby desires to engage the COUNTY to
perform certain tasks as hereinafter agreed upon by both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of covenants, conditions, performances, and promised
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. FUNDING
The total funds to be reimbursed to the COUNTY for the agreement period shall not exceed
$316,500.
2. SERVICE PROVISIONS
Funds provided to the COUNTY under this AGREEMENT shall be used solely for activities
undertaken to fulfill the requirement of the Transportation Demand Management Act and to
implement the commute trip reduction law as described in the STATEMENT OF WORK, which,
by this reference, is made a part of this AGREEMENT.
3. AGREEMENT PERIOD
The effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be July 1, 1991. The termination date shall be
June 30, 1993.
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4. DISBURSEMENT PROVISIONS
The COUNTY shall submit an invoice voucher (Form A19) to the ENERGY OFFICE at the
beginning of each quarter. Within ten (10) days after receiving the voucher and upon approval,
the ENERGY OFFICE shall remit to the COUNTY a warrant for payment. The first such
warrant shall be in an amount equal to one half (to the nearest dollar) of the total amount to be
remitted to the county under this AGREEMENT. All subsequent warrants shall be in the amount
equal to one eighth (to the nearest dollar) of the total amount to be remitted to the county under
this AGREEMENT.
5. EVALUATION AND MONITORING
a) The COUNTY shall cooperate with and freely participate in any monitoring or evaluation
activities conducted by the ENERGY OFFICE that are pertinent to the intent of this
AGREEMENT.
b) The ENERGY OFFICE or the State Auditor and any of their representatives shall have
full access to and the right to examine during normal business hours and as often as the
ENERGY OFFICE or the State Auditor may deem necessary, all the COUNTY'S records
with respect to all matters covered in this AGREEMENT. Such representatives shall be
permitted to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records and to
make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, and records of matters covered
by this AGREEMENT. Such rights last for three years from the date final payment is
made hereunder.
6. ANNUAL REPORTING
The COUNTY shall remit to the ENERGY O1,r10E a county wide report containing information
sufficient for the ENERGY OFFICE to adequately and accurately assess the progress made by
each jurisdiction in implementing the state Transportation Demand Management Act. This
report shall be submitted to the ENERGY O1-FICE no later than June 30, 1993.
7. EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
There shall be no discrimination against any employee who is paid by the funds indicated in the
AGREEMENT or against any applicant for such employment because of race, religion, color,
sex, marital status, creed, national origin, age, Vietnam era or disabled veterans status, 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,
lay-off or termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training.
8. AGREEMENT MODIFICATIONS
The ENERGY OFFICE and the COUNTY may, from time to time, request changes in service to
be performed with the funds. Any such changes that are mutually agreed upon by the ENERGY
OFFICE and the COUNTY shall be incorporated herein by written amendment of this
AGREEMENT. It is mutually agreed and understood that no alteration or variation of the terms
of this AGREEMENT shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and
that any oral understanding or agreements not incorporated herein, shall not be binding.
9. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
a) If, through any cause, the COUNTY shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this AGREEMENT, or if the COUNTY shall violate any of its
covenants, agreements or stipulations of this AGREEMENT, the ENERGY OFFICE
shall thereupon have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT and withhold the
remaining allocation if such default or violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days
after submitting written notice to the COUNTY describing such default or violation.
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b) Notwithstanding any provisions of this AGREEMENT, either party may terminate this
AGREEMENT by providing written notice of such termination, specifying the effective
date thereof, at least thirty (30) days prior to such date. Reimbursement for services
performed by the COUNTY, and not otherwise paid for by the ENERGY OFFICE prior
to the effective date of such termination shall be paid as a pro rata portion of the
applicable quarterly reimbursement amount.
10. SPECIAL PROVISION
The ENERGY OFFICE'S failure to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this
AGREEMENT or to exercise any right based upon breech thereof or the acceptance of any
performance during such breach, shall not constitute a waiver of any right under this
AGREEMENT.
11. HOLD HARMLESS
a) It is understood and agreed that this AGREEMENT is solely for the benefit of the
parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is
formed as a result of this AGREEMENT. Each party hereto agrees to be responsible and
assumes liability for its own negligent acts or omissions, or those of its officers, agents or
employees to the fullest extent required by law, and agrees to save, indemnify, defend,
and hold the other party harmless from any such liability. In the case of negligence of
both the ENERGY OFFICE and the COUNTY, and damages allowed shall be levied in
proportion to the percentage of negligence attributable to each party, and each party shall
have the right to seek contribution from the other party in proportion to the percentage of
negligence attributable to the other party.
b) This indemnification clause shall also apply to any and all causes of action arising out of
performance of work activities under this AGREEMENT. Each contract for services or
activities utiii7ing funds provided in whole or in part by this AGREEMENT shall include
a provision that the ENERGY OFFICE and the State of Washington are not liable for
damage or claims for damages arising from any subcontractor's performance or activities
under the terms of the contracts.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
The AGREEMENT shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the validity and
performance thereof shall be governed by, the laws of the State of Washington. Venue of any
suit between the parties arising out of this AGREEMENT shall be the Superior Court of
Thurston County, Washington.
13. SEVERABILITY
In the event any term or condition of this AGREEMENT or application thereof to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other terms, conditions or
applications of this AGREEMENT which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition
or application. To this end the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT are declared
severable.
14. RECAPTURE PROVISION
a) In the event that the COUNTY fails to expend state funds in accordance with state law
and/or the provisions of this AGREEMENT, the ENERGY OFFICE reserves the right to
recapture state funds in an amount equivalent to the extent of noncompliance.
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b) Such right of recapture shall exist for a period not to exceed time (3) years following
termination of the AGREEMENT. Repayment by the COUNTY of state funds under this
recapture provision shall occur within thirty (30) days of demand. In the event that the
ENERGY OFFICE is required to institute legal proceedings to enforce the recapture
provision, the ENERGY OFFICE shall be entitled to its cost thereof, including
reasonable attorney's fees.
15. REDUCTION IN FUNDS
The ENERGY OFFICE may unilaterally terminate all or part of this agreement, or may reduce
its scope of work or budget under this AGREEMENT, if there is a reduction of funds by the
source of those funds, and if such funds are the basis for this AGREEMENT.
16. ADMINISTRATION
a) The ENERGY OFFICE key personnel shall be Kristine Burton.
b) The COUNTY'S key personnel shall be John Gruber.
17. FINAL PAYMENT
In accordance with Section 301 (3) of ESHB 2470 (the 1991-93 biennial operating budget of the
State of Washington) as amended in the 1992 Regular Legislative Session these funds will be
treated as a grant not a contract. Final invoice payment will be made upon completion of all
tasks as specified in the Statement of Work.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the ENERGY OF"1.10E and the COUNTY have executed this
AGREEMENT as of the date and year written below.
Washington State Ener
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orized Signature
Title
OCT 13sg92
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
ADMINISTRATION b FINANCE
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APPROVED AS T• F RM:
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STATEMENT OF WORK
Development and Implementation of Commute Trip Reduction Plans and Programs
BACKGROUND: The 1991 Legislature found that automobile traffic in Washington's metropolitan
areas is the major source of emissions of air contaminants and that increasing automobile traffic is
aggravating traffic congestion. Further, the 1991 Legislature found that increasing automobile traffic is
a major factor in increasing consumption of gasoline. According to the legislature, reducing the number
of commute trips to work via single occupant vehicles is an effective way of reducing vehicle -related air
pollution, traffic congestion and energy use.
To address these problems, Second Substitute House Bill (SSHB) 1671 was passed by the 1991
Legislature and signed by the Governor. SSHB 1671 requires cities, counties and towns containing
"major employers" in the counties (Clark, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, and
Yakima) experiencing the greatest vehicle -related air pollution, gasoline consumption and congestion
problems to develop plans and programs to reduce single occupant vehicle commute trips.
These counties, cities and towns are to establish and implement commute trip reduction plans for all
major employers within their jurisdiction. The commute trip reduction plans are to be developed in
cooperation with local transit agencies, regional transportation planning organizations and major
employers. They are to be consistent with and can be incorporated in state or regional transportation
plans and local comprehensive plans. Additionally, the trip reduction plans are to be consistent with the
guidelines established by the Commute Trip Reduction Task Force.
The Commute Trip Reduction program will be developed in phases. Phase I (July 1, 1991 to June 30,
1993, the period of this contract) covers the initial period of local plan implementation. During Phase I,
cities and counties will pass ordinances, program staff will identify and make contacts with major
employers, and staff will establish commute trip reduction zones and generate zone base year values and
progress year goals. A separate Phase II contract will be negotiated after the third quarter Fiscal Year
1993 when the revenue is confirmed by the legislature. Phase II (July 1, 1993 to June 30, 1995) will
involve ongoing program administration, including, but not limited to: employer initial program
descriptions (1993), employer annual reports (1994, 1995), and employee survey results, where and
when available.
OBJECTIVES: Yakima County (hereinafter referred to as the CONTRACTOR or COUNTY), or its
designated regional or county -wide authority, will coordinate and administer the distribution of funds
and collect database data within the County to develop and implement the State's Commute Trip
Reduction legislation, as described in SSHB 1671. The Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) will
provide funds to the Contractor to assist in the County's implementation of commute trip reduction
plans. The Contractor will provide funds to cities and towns within the county which are implementing
commute trip reduction plans. Funds provided to the Contractor under this agreement are to be used
solely for activities undertaken to fulfill the requirements of SSHB 1671, Transportation Demand
Management. The Contractor or its designee will be a liaison between WSEO and cities and towns
within the county.
CONTRACTOR (COUNTY) TASKS:
1. Adopt by ordinance and implement a commute trip reduction plan for major employers in the
unincorporated area of the county, according to the provisions of SSHB 1671.
1.1. Set goals for reductions in the proportion of single occupant vehicle commute trips and
commute trip vehicle miles traveled per employee.
1.2. Designate commute trip reduction zones.
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1.3. Set requirements for major public and private sector employers to implement commute
trip reduction programs.
1.4. Develop a commute trip reduction plan. Submit one final copy of plan to WSEO.
1.5. Review parking policies and ordinances as they relate to employers and major work sites
and make revisions necessary to comply with commute trip reduction goals and
guidelines.
1.6. Establish an appeals process by which major employers who as a result of special
characteristics of their business or its location would be unable to meet the requirements
of a commute trip reduction plan, may obtain waiver or modification of those
requirements for complying with commute trip reduction guidelines.
1.7. Set means for determining base year values of the proportion of single occupant vehicle
commute trips and the commute trip vehicle miles traveled per employee and the
progress toward meeting commute trip reduction plan goals on an annual basis. For
counties conducting surveys to establish base year values and goals, submit data base of
survey results.
1.8. Ensure the commute trip reduction plan is consistent with the guidelines and
requirements of SSHB 1671.
1.9. Ensure the commute trip reduction plan is consistent with applicable state or regional
transportation plans and local comprehensive plans.
1.10. Ensure the commute trip reduction plan is consistent with the commute trip reduction
plans of counties, cities or towns with common borders or related regional issues.
2. Enter into agreements through the inter local cooperation act or by resolution or ordinance as
appropriate with other jurisdictions, local transit agencies, or regional transportation planning
organizations to coordinate the development and implementation of commute trip reduction
plans.
2.1. Provide funds to jurisdictions within the county implementing trip reduction programs
required by SSHB 1671.
2.2. Provide ENERGY OFFICE a list of amounts to be disbursed by county within sixty (60)
days of date of last signature.
3. Serve as liaison between WSEO and cities, towns, transit agencies, and regional transportation
planning organizations.
4. Provide county -wide commute trip reduction data and information to WSEO consistent with the
requirements of using database software or ASCii provided by WSEO.
4.1. For the county, provide a county -wide report which includes:
a. County contact person's name, mailing address and phone number
b. Number and names of jurisdictions subject to requirements of TDM program
c. Jurisdictions contact person's name, mailing address and phone number
d. Total number of commute trip reduction zones (CTR zones)
e. Preliminary Single Occupancy Vehicle and Vehicle Miles Traveled values for
each C; I'R . zone
f. List of CTR zone
g. Map showing C; Tit zone boundaries of the county
WSEO Agreement #92-03-13
REISSUE
5. Submit to WSEO Quarterly Reports summarizing CTR events within the county and a list of
scheduled CTR events in the next quarter.
WSEO TASKS:
1. Establish Phase I data base format and database computer software and provide to counties.
2. Provide instructions and training for software use.
3. Provide Department of Employment Security survey data to counties.
4. Through the Technical Assistance Team, provide support in developing and implementing
commute trip reduction plans, including providing training and informational materials and
assistance in plan and program evaluation.
5. Serve as liaison between Association of Washington Cities, Washington State Association of
Counties and local general purpose governments.
Funding Source: State Funds - PI#22942 - Transportation Demand Management