HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-131 Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lisa Wallace Consulting, LLC to serve as the Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Pilot Project Grant Site Coordinator RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-131
A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wallace
Consulting, LLC to serve as the Office on Violence Against Women
Firearms Technical Assistance Pilot Project Grant Site Coordinator through
October 2026.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (hereinafter "City) has been facilitating a City of Yakima
Domestic Violence Coalition (Coalition) and a Coordinated Community Response Team (City
CCRT) with the purpose of improving the community and criminal justice system response to
domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the City, supported by the City CCRT and the Coalition, received an Office
on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot grant ("OVW FTAP
Grant") to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence in Yakima through Coordinated Community and
Enhanced Prosecution Responses; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the Yakima Coalition Against Domestic Violence and
Coordinated Community Response Team, and continuing to engage with service providers,
community members and stakeholders surrounding this subject may reveal additional resources
in Yakima to reduce intimate partner violence; and
WHEREAS, the Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance
Project Pilot grant funds may be used to hire a Project Site Coordinator to manage the tasks and
actions described in the grant; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Wallace Consulting, LLC has project management skills and experience
to serve as the Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Project Site
Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds it to be in the best interests of the
City to enter into a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Yakima and Lisa
Wallace Consulting, LLC; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Professional Services Agreement
with Lisa Wallace Consulting, LLC to serve as the Office on Violence Against Women Firearms
Technical Assistance Project Site Coordinator through October 2026.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of September, 2023.
Janice Deccio, Mayor
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Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clem e
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA
AND
LISA WALLACE CONSULTING, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (hereinafter"City") established and has been facilitating a
community-wide coalition of criminal justice professionals, service providers and interested
residents to discuss, learn about, and network around improving the City of Yakima response to
intimate partner domestic violence, known as the "City of Yakima Domestic Violence Coalition
(Coalition)"; and
WHEREAS, the Management Team has come together to form a Coordinated Community
Response Team (CITY CCRT) comprised of Criminal Justice professionals and providers serving
victims and their children, who connect daily to address emergent intimate partner domestic
violence events; and
WHEREAS, the City, supported by the Management Team and the Coalition, received an
Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot grant ("OVW
FTAP Grant") to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence in Yakima through Coordinated Community
and Enhanced Prosecution Responses; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the Yakima Coalition Against Domestic Violence and
Coordinated Community Response Team, and continuing to engage with service providers,
community members and stakeholders surrounding this subject may reveal additional resources
in Yakima to reduce intimate partner violence; and
WHEREAS, the City and Management Team find that the tasks and actions described
herein will be better and more efficiently served by a contract Project Coordinator with project
management skills as described in the contractor job description, which is incorporated into this
agreement by this reference, see Exhibit A, rather than a City of Yakima staff member;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:
A. Parties
This Professional Services Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is entered into between Lisa Wallace
Consulting LLC, here after referred to as the Contractor, and the City of Yakima ("City") for the
purposes of facilitating the management team and expanding a community-wide network of
providers, stakeholders and community members (Coalition) to address intimate partner violence
in the City of Yakima.
B. Term
This is a three-year grant funded position. The term shall begin October, 1, 2023, and continue
for a three-year period unless the grant funds are withdrawn by the funder. There may be an
opportunity to extend grant funding an additional two years.
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C. Scope of Work
The Contractor will lead the interdisciplinary management team responsible for implementation
of the project and will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation,
coordination, operation, and growth of the project. The position will ensure that the planned
activities, objectives, and goals are being accomplished, and serve as the liaison across the
partner agencies and organizations. The position will be expected to facilitate communication,
collaboration, and negotiation between the multi-disciplinary team.
The following is a general outline of the activities that are anticipated to be necessary. The City
agrees that Lisa Wallace Consulting LLC, has discretion in how to approach the needs of the City
Coalition and Management Team (City CCRT).
1. Intimate Partner Violence Reduction Strategies: This outline covers the strategies that the City
and management team have agreed to implement.
a. Create a multidisciplinary team
b. Enhance prosecution
c. Increase victim and community education and outreach
d. Data sharing and analysis
e. Learn from subject matter experts
f. Learn from others who have deployed similar strategies
g. Help children living with family violence "handle with Care"
h. Support gun surrender in gun positive cases
2. Facilitate Intimate Partner Domestic Violence (IPDV) Coalition and Management Team
meetings: IPDV Coalition meetings are currently held every month at locations with suitable
meeting space (i.e., government buildings, schools and/ or conference centers). These
meetings are necessary to the sustainability of this program.
The Management Team (City CCRT) meets remotely on a daily basis to discuss emergent
Intimate Partner Domestic Violence cases. They have shared goals of improving the
response to domestic violence crimes and increasing the health and safety of victims of
domestic violence and their children. Additionally, the Management Team should meet
periodically to discuss response improvement and other business.
Some matters to evaluate include how to increase Coalition participation, the structure of the
Coalition meetings and concept, and determine what motivates people to attend the meetings.
a. Email meeting dates, info, agendas, documents
b. Set agenda
c. Provide updates on Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in Yakima FTAP grant project
d. Seek suggestions/feedback on Coalition topics and ways to improve the experience
e Arrange for Coalition meeting speakers/training
f. Facilitate the strategic planning being done both at the Management Team and Coalition
level.
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3. Grants and Information to the Management Group and Coalition
a. Periodically send out grant information to the Coalition email list encouraging people to
work together to create new programming or fund programming in Yakima. The
grants.gov website is helpful for this. Your role would be to provide information to the
Coalition for them to review and decide if they want to apply.
b. Help facilitate requests for letters of support if non-profits or other entities decide to apply
for grants.
c. Provide information on trainings, seminars or other events that might interest the Coalition
members or the public and are relevant to furthering the missions of the Coalition and the
Management Group. Encourage Coalition members to create working groups focused on
specific sub-areas.
d. Facilitate information sharing and encourage collaboration.
e. Act as an information resource for stakeholders, service providers, and community
members seeking information or opportunities to serve.
f. Develop a website or work with a developer to create a website that is dedicated to
providing resources for Victims of Domestic Violence and families to cope with or combat
Intimate Partner violence.
g. Represent the coalition at community services fairs or tabling events.
Contractor should work to foster a spirit of collaboration among stakeholders so that they can
work together on projects in the community, to get grants and funding, and to provide more
opportunities to create services geared towards supporting victims of intimate partner violence.
In doing this, Contractor should use its skills, knowledge and resources to create the best way for
the Management Team and Coalition to fulfill their goals and objectives.
D. Compensation and Billing Procedure
City shall pay the Contractor a monthly salary and benefits per the schedule below. The
expectation is that the Contractor will devote the time necessary to fulfill the scope of work outlined
above. It is anticipated that it will take 80 to 105 hours per month to fulfill the scope of work outlined
above and the work may ebb and flow with some months heavy on time balanced by lighter
months.
Contractor shall provide a monthly report with a summary of the monthly work, meetings held,
general topics discussed, and other activities in accordance with the AGREEMENT. Additionally,
Contractor will provide a quarterly written report, which may be shared with the City Council and
will be available to attend a minimum of two council meetings per year if requested to present on
the project progress. If travel is required, the City will reimburse for travel expenses.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Monthly
Salary $5,482.50 $5,588.00 $5,695.50
Monthly
Benefits $1,687.80 $1,721.50 $1,756.00
Monthly Soc
and Med $416.60 $416.60 $416.60
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Monthly
Total $7,586.90 $7,725.10 $7,868.10
Year
Maximum $91,042.80 $92,701.20 $94,417.20
E. Equipment
The City shall reimburse Contractor for approved startup equipment costs up to three thousand
and five hundred dollars ($3,500), Contractor is required to purchase a laptop computer to use
solely for this project. The laptop shall be compatible with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Contractor agrees to remit the laptop to the City upon termination of the agreement. Should the
laptop computer not be returned, Contractor shall reimburse the City for the cost of the laptop.
Request for reimbursement shall be accompanied by a receipt for goods and a summary of the
use of goods for the benefit of the project.
F. Independent Contractor
Contractor and the City understand and expressly agree that Contractor is an independent
contractor in the performance of each and every part of this AGREEMENT. Contractor expressly
represents, warrants and agrees that its status as an independent contractor in the performance
of the work and services required under this AGREEMENT is consistent with and meets the six-
part independent contractor test set forth in RCW 51.08.195. Contractor as an independent
contractor, assumes the entire responsibility for carrying out and completing the work and/or
services required under this AGREEMENT. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all
employees, agents and subcontractors are licensed and authorized to operate the equipment
necessary to perform this AGREEMENT, with all required fees and permits paid and in good
standing, in accordance with law. Contractor 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 benefits. Nothing contained herein shall be interpreted as creating a
relationship of servant, employee, partnership or agency between Contractor and any City of
Yakima officer, employee or agent.
G. Communication
Contractor and the City will be in regular communication regarding the Coalition, Coalition
Committee and Management Team work to collaborate on public relations, media, marketing,
Council requests, community requests and the general obligations of each party under this
AGREEMENT. Contractor and the City will assign a specific liaison who will be the contact person
for this AGREEMENT. It is expected that Contractor and the City will work together where
appropriate to facilitate the goals of the Coalition.
Contractor shall provide, upon request, any information the City requests that will aid the City in
reporting requirements or presentations related to the FTAPP - Reducing IPV in Yakima through
Coordinated Community and Enhanced Prosecution Responses Grant awarded by DOJ-OVW to
the City of Yakima. Further, Contractor shall provide, upon request, any documents, forms,
evaluations, or other information that the City believes would aid in extension of the 2022 FTAPP
DOJ-OVW Grant or any other grant opportunity for the Yakima Domestic Violence Coalition or
any other program or project for which the City of Yakima is seeking grant funding.
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H. Indemnification and Hold Harmless
Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless, the City, its elected and
appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands,
losses, liens, liabilities, penalties, fines, lawsuits, administrative and other proceedings and all
judgments, awards, losses, liabilities, damages (including punitive or exemplary damages),
penalties, fines, costs and expenses (including attorneys'fees and disbursements)for, arising out
of, or related to any actual or alleged death, injury, damage or destruction to any person or any
property (including but not limited to any actual or alleged violations of civil rights) to the extent
caused by, arising out of, or relating to any act, and/or omission (whether intentional, willful,
reckless, negligent, inadvertent or otherwise) resulting from, arising out of, or related to
Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and/or subcontractors, actions services,
work or materials pursuant to this AGREEMENT.
Contractor specifically and expressly waives its immunity under industrial insurance, Title 51
RCW, or immunity under any other provision of law to the extent of the obligations assumed by
the parties protected hereunder. Contractor and the City acknowledge and agree that this waiver
was mutually negotiated.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to create a liability or a right of indemnification in any
third party.
The City agrees to release, indemnify, defend and hold the Contractor, its officers, directors,
shareholders, partners, employees, agents, representatives, and sub-contractors harmless from
any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, causes of action, arbitrations, mediations,
proceedings, judgements, awards, injuries, damages, liabilities, losses, fines, fees, penalties,
expenses, attorney's fees, costs, and/or litigation expenses to or any and all persons or entities,
including without limitation, their respective agents, licenses, or representatives, arising from or
resulting from activities connected with this Agreement to the extent solely caused by the
negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the City.
I. Insurance
1. Commercial Liability Insurance. At all times during the term of this AGREEMENT
Contractor shall secure and maintain in effect, and provide the City with a certificate of insurance
as proof of, commercial liability insurance with a total minimum liability limit of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit bodily injury and property damage, and Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) general aggregate. The certificate shall clearly state who the
provider is, the coverage agreement, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions
provided are in effect. The policy shall name the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers,
agents, employees, and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the
insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the City thirty (30) calendar
days prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated
A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
2. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. At all times during the term of this
AGREEMENT Contractor shall secure and maintain in effect, and provide the City with a
certificate of insurance as proof of, commercial automobile liability insurance with a total minimum
liability limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit bodily
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injury and property damage. Automobile liability will apply to "Any Auto" and include, but not be
limited to, owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, and be shown on the certificate. The certificate
shall clearly state who the provider is, the coverage agreement, the policy number, and when the
policy and provisions provided are in effect. The policy shall name the City, its elected and
appointed officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall
contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance without first giving the
City thirty (30) calendar days prior notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or
companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the State of Washington.
3. Professional Liability Insurance. Contractor shall provide evidence of Professional
Liability insurance covering professional errors and omissions. Contractor shall provide the City
with a certificate of insurance as proof of professional liability insurance with a minimum liability
limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per claim combined single limit bodily injury and
property damage, and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate. The certificate shall clearly
state who the provider is, the coverage agreement, the policy number, and when the policy and
provisions provided are in effect. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or
companies rated A-VII or higher in Best's Guide. If the policy is written on a claim made basis the
coverage will continue in force for an additional two years after the completion of this contract. If
insurance is on a claim made form, its retroactive date, and that of all subsequent renewals, shall
be no later than the effective date of this Contract.
4. City Does Not Provide Insurance. It is understood that the City does not maintain
any form of insurance for Contractor, its officers, employees, agents, instructors, volunteers,
agents, and/or subcontractors.
5. Insurance Provided by Subcontractors. Contractor shall insure that all
subcontractors it utilizes for work and/or services related to this AGREEMENT shall comply with
all of the above insurance requirements.
6. Workers' Compensation. Contractor agrees to pay all premiums provided for by
the Workman's Compensation Act of the State of Washington. Evidence of Contractor's workers'
compensation coverage will be furnished to the City. Contractor holds the City harmless for any
injury or death to Contractor's employees while performing the work under this AGREEMENT.
Contractor agrees to assume full liability for all claims arising from this AGREEMENT including
claims resulting from negligent acts of all subcontractor(s). Contractor is responsible to ensure
subcontractor(s) have insurance as needed. Failure of subcontractor(s) to comply with insurance
requirements does not limit Contractor's liability or responsibility.
J. Modification or Amendments
This AGREEMENT shall only be modified or amended upon agreement by both parties in writing.
K. Termination
Either party may terminate this AGREEMENT on thirty (30) days' prior written notice for any
reason, whether or not there is a breach or default, with or without cause. Upon receipt of a notice
of termination, Contractor shall, except as otherwise directed by the City, immediately stop
performance of the services to the extent specified in the notice. If Contractor is providing notice
of termination, the notice shall be accompanied by an effective date of termination and Contractor
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shall continue working under the terms of the AGREEMENT and the scope of work herein until
the final date of this AGREEMENT, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. This AGREEMENT
may also be terminated in whole or in part by mutual agreement of the parties.
L. Records
Contractor shall maintain (in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices) books,
accounts, records, documents and other materials related directly or indirectly to the work done
under this AGREEMENT. All such books, accounts, records, documents and other materials shall
be subject to inspection and audit at reasonable times by representatives of the City. Contractor
shall make such books, accounts, records, documents and other materials available and afford
the proper facilities for such inspection and/or audit within forty-eight(48) hours of inspection/audit
notification from the City. Such books, accounts, records, documents and other materials may
be copied by representatives of the City as part of such inspection/audit. However, the making
of (or failure or delay in making) such inspection or approval shall not relieve Contractor of
responsibility for performance of this AGREEMENT, notwithstanding the City's knowledge of
defective or non-complying performance, its substantiality or the ease of its discovery. Contractor
shall preserve and make available all such books, accounts, records, documents and other
materials for a period of at least six (6) years after termination of this AGREEMENT.
Contractor shall promptly furnish the City with such information related to services and/or work
performed pursuant to this AGREEMENT as may be requested. Until the expiration of six (6)
years after termination of this AGREEMENT, or for a longer period if required by law or by the
Washington State Secretary of State's record retention schedule, Contractor shall provide the City
access to (and the City shall have the right to examine, audit and copy) all of Contractor's books,
documents, papers and records which are related to the services and work performed under this
AGREEMENT.
The City is required by law to comply with the Washington State Public Records Act (PRA),
Chapter 42.56 RCW. All records relating to Contractor' s services under this AGREEMENT must
be retained and made available to the City, and also produced to third parties, if required, pursuant
to the PRA or by law. All determinations of records subject to release under the PRA, or otherwise
required by law, shall be at the sole discretion of the City. This AGREEMENT and all public
documents associated with this AGREEMENT shall be available to the City for inspection and
copying by the public where required by the PRA or other law, to the extent that public records in
the custody of Contractor are needed for the City to respond to a request under the PRA, as
determined by the City. If Contractor considers any portion of any records provided to the City
under this AGREEMENT, whether in electronic or hard copy form, to be protected from disclosure
under law, Contractor shall clearly identify any specific information that it claims to be confidential
or proprietary. If the City receives a request under the PRA to inspect or copy the information so
identified, and determines that the release of the information is required or otherwise appropriate,
the City's shall release the information as provided by law. The City shall not be liable to
Contractor for releasing records. The City shall not be liable to Contractor for any records that the
City releases in compliance with the PRA, this section, or in compliance with an order of a court
of competent jurisdiction.
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M. Severability
If any provision of this AGREEMENT is in direct conflict with any statutory provision of the State
of Washington, or if a court of competent jurisdiction holds any part, term or provision of this
AGREEMENT to be 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 in conflict with law or deemed invalid.
Should the City determine that the severed portions substantially alter this AGREEMENT so that
the original intent and purpose of the AGREEMENT no longer exists, the City may, in its sole
discretion, terminate this AGREEMENT, effective immediately upon notice of termination.
N. Non-Waiver of Breach
A waiver by either party hereto of a breach by 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.
O. Survival
Any provision of this AGREEMENT which imposes an obligation after termination or expiration of
this AGREEMENT shall survive the term or expiration of this AGREEMENT and shall be binding
on the parties to this AGREEMENT.
P. Governing Law and Venue
This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Washington. The venue for any action to enforce or interpret this AGREEMENT shall lie in the
Superior Court of Washington in Yakima County.
Q. Assignment
The Contractor shall not assign any interest (including subcontracts) in this agreement and shall
not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation) without the prior
written approval of City. Any such assignments or subcontracts shall be submitted for City's
review ninety (90) days prior to the desired effective date. Approval by City shall not be deemed
to increase in any manner the total compensation provided for in this agreement.
R. Conflict of Interest and Ethics Laws
A. The Contractor hereby covenants that neither the Contractor nor any officer, member or
employee of the Contractor has interest, personal or otherwise, direct or indirect, which is
incompatible or in conflict with or would compromise in any manner or degree with the discharge
and fulfillment of his or her functions and responsibilities under this agreement.
B. Neither the Contractor nor any officer, member or employee of the Contractor shall, prior to
the completion of such work and payment for such work, acquire any interest, personal or
otherwise, direct or indirect, which is incompatible or in conflict with or would compromise in any
manner or degree with the discharge and fulfillment of his or her functions and responsibilities
with respect to the carrying out of such work.
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C. The Contractor shall not promise or give to any City employee anything of value that is of
such character as to manifest a substantial and improper influence upon the employee with
respect to his or her duties. The Contractor shall not solicit a City employee to violate any City
rule or policy relating to the conduct of contracting parties.
S. Nondiscrimination
During the performance of the Agreement, the Contractor shall not discriminate in violation of
any applicable federal state, and/or local law or regulation on the basis of age, sex, gender, 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.
T. The Americans with Disabilities Act
Contractor shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et
seq. (ADA) and its implementing regulations and Washington State's anti-discrimination law as
contained in RCW Chapter 49.60 and its implementing regulations with regard to the activities
and services provided pursuant to this Agreement. The ADA provides comprehensive civil rights
to individuals with disabilities in the area of employment, public accommodations, public
transportation, state and local government services and telecommunications.
U. Debarment Certification
Contractor certifies that it is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in this Agreement by any Federal
department or agency (debarred). The Contractor shall immediately notify the City if during the
term of the agreement it becomes debarred. In the event of such debarment, the City may
immediately terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Contractor.
V. Notices
Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and sent to the parties
at their addresses as follows:
CITY: Robert Harrison Yakima Police Department
City Manager c/o Chad Janis, Lieutenant
City Hall — First Floor 200 South Third Street
129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901
Yakima, WA 98901
CONTRACTOR: Lisa Wallace Consulting, LLC
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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, or hand-delivered. Such
notices shall be deemed effective when hand-delivered at the addresses specified above, or three
(3) days after the date of mailing to the addresses specified above.
U. Integration
This written document constitutes the entire agreement between the City and Contractor. There
are no other oral or written agreements between the parties as to the subjects covered herein.
CITY OF YAKIMA CONTRACTOR
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Exhibit A
City of Yakima
Domestic Violence Coalition Site/Project Coordinator
REDUCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) IN YAKIMA THROUGH - COORDINATED
COMMUNITY AND ENHANCED PROSECUTION RESPONSE PROJECT.
In early 2021, the Yakima Police Department approached its criminal justice and community
partners to begin a working group focused on understanding and studying intimate partner
domestic violence in the City of Yakima. This group has been meeting regularly to better identify
and track intimate partner violence in a coordinated, data driven way so as to strategize on ways
to improve our collective response to domestic violence with the goal of holding offenders
accountable through enhanced prosecution and probation while also protecting the safety of
victims.
Specific strategies include:
Create a multidisciplinary team
Enhance prosecution
Increase victim and community education and outreach
Data sharing and analysis
Learn from subject matter experts
Learn from others who have deployed similar strategies
Assist children living in households with family violence. (Handle with Care)
Support firearm surrender in firearm positive cases
MANAGEMENT TEAM
All members of the management team have committed to work closely with the Site/Project
Coordinator to ensure all initiatives are working holistically to accomplish the goal of reduced
victimization across Yakima. The management team Includes the Yakima Police Department,
Yakima County Probation, City of Yakima Prosecution Division, YWCA of Yakima, and the
Yakima County Prosecutor's office.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Site/Project Coordinator will be an independent contractor and lead the interdisciplinary
management team responsible for implementation of the project. The Site/Project Coordinator
position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, coordination, operation,
and growth of the project. The position will ensure that the planned activities, objectives, and
goals are being accomplished, and will serve as the liaison across the partner agencies and
organizations. The position will be expected to facilitate communication, collaboration, and
negotiation between the interdisciplinary team.
This is a 3-year Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Project
Pilot grant funded position. There may be an opportunity to extend the grant funds for an
additional 2 years. Our vision is that the position will become self-sustaining once the
grant funding ends.
The Site/Project Coordinator will report to Lt. Chad Janis, or his designee, who supervises the
Yakima Police Department Domestic Violence Unit, and will help lead agencies in short and long-
term planning to assure the continuing development and sustainability of the coordinated
community strategies listed above.
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The selected candidate will work collaboratively with the management team, represented
agencies and other community partners, including but not limited to court personnel, YWCA
Yakima, Aspen Victim Services, The Yakima School District, Yakima County Probation,
Comprehensive Healthcare, the Yakima Police Department and other regional law enforcement
partners. The candidate will be responsible for nurturing existing relationships and cultivating new
partnerships within the community including the external stakeholders such as judges, court and
provider personnel, the corporate sector, public and private organizations, faith-based
communities, educational institutions, civic groups, and individuals in order to achieve the
agency's established education and outreach objectives.
This position requires a candidate who is passionate about staying informed about current events
and issues related to the agency's mission and is able to speak on behalf of the agency to the
public and media in support of goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• General duties and tasks include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Manage and support implementation of the Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in Yakima
grant program, including coordinating prevention activities with stakeholders and funders.
• Update and maintain grant data, prepare grant reports, and other data tracking systems.
Oversee subcontracts and MOUs as necessary for programmatic delivery.
• The Site/Project Coordinator will prepare and disseminate status updates regarding
project challenges and successes for each goal, objective, and activity monthly.
• Through partnership with the Yakima Police Department, maintain the organization's
image, identity, voice, and branding at all times and keep up to date on current research,
trends, and changes related to service delivery and agency mission.
• Prepare, edit, and maintain the agency's educational materials, including digital and print
publications for internal and external audiences in partnership with a marketing company.
• Maintain contact with community agencies, court personnel, law enforcement, and others
who should be involved in Reducing Intimate Partner Violence in Yakima.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Lt. Chad Janis, or his designee. Support and assist
agency staff/volunteers with additional projects as needed.
• Must have the ability to work under limited supervision following standardized practices
and methods, leading, guiding, and coordinating others, and tracking budget
expenditures.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in social services, or related field, and at least 2 years' experience
coordinating projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of court systems: civil and criminal, and judicial processes in relation to
domestic violence preferred.
• Awareness of the root causes—such as social determinants of health—of societal
outcomes, such as domestic violence, and the role of race and racism in inequitable
outcomes preferred.
• Proficient with computer systems including Microsoft Office products required.
• Survivors of domestic violence and associated family trauma and violence are encouraged
to apply.
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Required Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with diverse groups and individuals.
• Clear and succinct written and verbal communications skills required as well as the ability
to develop and deliver presentations/trainings.
• Self-starter who is able to work independently and ask questions as needed, able to
handle multiple deadlines, schedules, and agendas as required to schedule activities,
meetings, events, and gather and classify data.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional under stressful situations.
• Detail-oriented individual with knowledge of state and/or federal grants, using data
management systems preferred.
• Applicants must pass a background check and provide relevant references, upon request.
Licenses: Valid Driver License, required insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
Clearances: WSP/FBI Background Check required (at contractor's expense). Must not be
federally debarred.
Other Conditions or Position Requirements: Are described in the Professional Services
Agreement that will need to be executed by the successful candidate.
Contractor may be required to work some nights and weekends at different locations
across the community. Contractor will be required to provide proof of professional liability
and commercial liability insurance in the amounts stated in the Memorandum of
Understanding.
COMPENSATION
See compensation described in the Professional Services Agreement for this position.
BENEFITS: Independent contractors are not eligible for city sponsored benefits.
The City of Yakima is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.K.
For Meeting of: September 19, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Lisa
Wallace Consulting, LLC to serve as the Office on Violence
Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Pilot Project Grant
Site Coordinator
SUBMITTED BY: *Chad Janis, Lieutenant, Yakima Police Department
Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This is a 3-year Office on Violence Against Women Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot
grant funded position. There may be an opportunity to extend the grant funds for an additional 2
years. The vision is that the position will become self-sustaining once the grant funding ends.
In early 2021, the Yakima Police Department approached its criminal justice and community
partners to begin a working group focused on understanding and studying intimate partner
domestic violence in the City of Yakima. This group has been meeting regularly to better identify
and track intimate partner violence in a coordinated, data driven way so as to strategize on ways to
improve our collective response to domestic violence with the goal of holding offenders
accountable through enhanced prosecution and probation while also protecting the safety of
victims.
Specific strategies include:
• Create a multidisciplinary team
• Enhance prosecution
• Increase victim and community education and outreach
• Data sharing and analysis
• Learn from subject matter experts
• Learn from others who have deployed similar strategies
• Assist children living in households with family violence (Handle with Care)
• Support firearm surrender in firearm positive cases
The Site/Project Coordinator will lead the interdisciplinary management team responsible for
implementation of the project. The Site/Project Coordinator position is responsible for
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overseeing the development, implementation, coordination, operation, and growth of the project.
The position will ensure that the planned activities, objectives, and goals are being accomplished,
and will serve as the liaison across the partner agencies and organizations. The position will be
expected to facilitate communication, collaboration, and negotiation between the interdisciplinary
team.
The Site/Project Coordinator will report to Lt. Chad Janis, or his designee, who supervises the
Yakima Police Department Domestic Violence Unit, and will help lead agencies in short and long-
term planning to assure the continuing development and sustainability of the coordinated
community strategies listed above.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
O Res-O\VV FTAP Grant_Project Site Coordinator 9t7/2023 Resolution
❑ Agreement-COY&Lisa Wallace Consulting 9/7/2023 Contract
O Exhibit A-Job Description_Project Site Coordinator 9/7/2023 Exhibit