HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2024-028 Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the domestic violence high risk team coordinator RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-028
A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yakima
and Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the Domestic Violence
High Risk Team Coordinator.
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 (DV) events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Police Department (YPD), supported by the Management
Team, received a Washington State Department of Commerce Community Service Division Office
of Crime Victims Advocacy Violence Against Women Grant to fund the implementation of DV High
Risk Team (DVHRT) to better support high risk DV victims and high-risk offender accountability;
and
WHEREAS, the grant of funds allocates money for a DVHRT Coordinator from October
2023 through June 2024, and the Washington State Department of Commerce Community
Service Division Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Violence Against Women has authorized the
City of Yakima to back date this Agreement to October 2023; and
WHEREAS, YPD and the Management Team finds that retaining the services of a DVHRT
Coordinator who is experienced in the cycle of DV, providing DV victim services to victims, DV
prosecution, and project management skills will be best situated to ensure the tasks and actions
described in the Job Description will be accomplished. See Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Annie Murphey, Primary of Murphey Consulting, LLC has 15 years'
experience working with youth, adults, and families experiencing substance use disorder, mental
health, and domestic violence, a majority of which are justice-involved, is interested in
coordinating the implementation of the DVHRT for the City of Yakima and YPD and the
Management group find her to be the best choice for the coordinator role; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds it to be in the best interest of the
City and its residents to enter into a contract with Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the
DVHRT Coordinator; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached and incorporated
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yakima and Annie Murphey Consulting
LLC to serve as the Domestic Violence High Risk Team Coordinator for the City of Yakima in
accordance with City ordinances and state law.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of February, 2024.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF YAKIMA
AND
ANNIE MURPHEY CONSULTING LLC
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 (DV) events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima Police Department (YPD), supported by the Management
Team, received a Washington State Department of Commerce Community Service Division Office
of Crime Victims Advocacy Violence Against Women Grant to fund the implementation of DV High
Risk Team(DVHRT) to better support high risk DV victims and high-risk offender accountability;
and
WHEREAS, the grant of funds allocates money for a DVHRT Coordinator from October
2023 through June 2024, and the Washington State Department of Commerce Community
Service Division Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Violence Against Women has authorized the
City of Yakima to back date this Agreement to October 2023; and
WHEREAS, YPD and the Management Team finds that retaining the services of a DVHRT
Coordinator who is experienced in the cycle of DV, providing DV victim services to victims, DV
prosecution, and project management skills will be best situated to ensure the tasks and actions
described in the Job Description will be accomplished. See Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Annie Murphey, Primary of Murphey Consulting, LLC has 15 years'
experience working with youth, adults, and families experiencing substance use disorder, mental
health, and domestic violence, a majority of which are justice-involved, is interested in
coordinating the implementation of the DVHRT for the City of Yakima and YPD and the
Management group find her to be the best choice for the coordinator role; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds it to be in the best interest of the
City and its residents to enter into a contract with Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the
DVHRT Coordinator; now, therefore,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows:
A. Parties
This Professional Services Agreement ("AGREEMENT") is entered into between Annie Murphey
Consulting LLC, here after referred to as the Contractor, and the City of Yakima ("City") for the
purpose of retaining Annie Murphey to coordinate the implementation of a DV High Risk Team to
better support high risk DV victims and high-risk offender accountability.
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B. Term
The term shall begin October 1, 2023, and end June 30, 2024, unless the grant is extended or
the grant funds are withdrawn by the funder.
C. Scope of Work
The Contractor will coordinate with an interdisciplinary management team in the implementation
of a DVHRT project and will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation,
coordination, and operation 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. See job description Exhibit A,
which is incorporated into this agreement by this reference.
The City agrees that Annie Murphey Consulting LLC, has discretion in how to approach the
project. The approach shall be compliant with the grantee's requirements.
1. Grants and Information to the Management Group and Coalition
a. Provide information on trainings, seminars or other events that further the implementation
of the DVHRT project.
b. Facilitate information sharing and encourage collaboration.
c. Act as an information resource for stakeholders, service providers, and community
members seeking information or opportunities to serve.
d. Represent the City of Yakima coalition at meetings regarding the DVHRT project.
Contractor should work to foster a spirit of collaboration among stakeholders so that they can
work together on the project, 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
the goals and objectives of a DVHRT.
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 45 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. The City recognizes that the contractor has been working on the project since October
2023 and the Contractor may bill the City for back pay to the beginning of the grant period. The
Contractor may not bill for the writing of the grant or any work performed before the grant period
of October 1, 2023. Contractor shall invoice monthly and provide a Bi-Monthly report with a
summary of the work performed in accordance with the AGREEMENT. Contractor will be
available to attend a council meeting if requested to present on the project progress.
The Grant also provides for travel costs (hotel, and per diem) up to $3,000. These costs shall be
reimbursed upon the request of the Contractor and the approval of the City. Receipts need to be
provided. Other costs may also be covered by allocated Grant funds, prior approval from Chad
Janis should be sought prior to expending other funds.
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Murphey Consulting, LLC Time $81.25/hour x 45 hours/month x 9 months $32,906.25
Insurance $5000 for additional insurance required by YPD $ 5,000.00
Mileage $0.655/mile x 100 miles/month x 9 months $ 589.50
Supplies $50/month x 9 months $ 450.00
Consultant total $38,945.75
October 2023- Grant Total
June 2024
Monthly
Salary $4,327.33 $38,946.00
E. 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.
F. Communication
Contractor and the City will be in regular communication regarding the DVHRT project. 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
implement the goals of the Washington State Department of Commerce Community Service
Division Office of Crime Victims Advocacy Violence Against Women Grant to fund the
implementation of DV High Risk Teams (DVHRT).
Contractor shall provide, upon request, any information the City requests that will aid the City in
reporting requirements or presentations related to the Department of Commerce DVHRT
implementation Grant. Contractor shall provide, upon request, any documents, forms,
evaluations, or other information that the City believes would aid in extension of this 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 that is related to this project.
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G. 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.
H. 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
injury and property damage. Automobile liability will apply to "Any Auto" and include, but not be
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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-VI' 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.
I. Modification or Amendments
This AGREEMENT shall only be modified or amended upon agreement by both parties in writing.
J. 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
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.
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K. 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.
L. 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
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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.
M. 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.
N. 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.
O. 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.
P. 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.
Q. 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.
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.
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R. 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.
S. 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.
T. 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.
U. Notices
Unless stated otherwise herein, all notices and demands shall be in writing and sent to the parties
at their addresses as follows:
CITY: Dave Zabell Yakima Police Department
Interim City Manager do Chad Janis, Lieutenant
City Hall — First Floor 200 South Third Street
129 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901
Yakima, WA 98901
CONTRACTOR: Annie Murphey Consulting LLC
12208 South Madison Road
Valleyford, WA 99036
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.
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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.
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: February 6, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with
Annie Murphey Consulting LLC to serve as the domestic violence
high risk team coordinator
SUBMITTED BY: *Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Chad Janis, Lieutenant, Yakima Police Department
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
In 2023 the City of Yakima in partnership with the YWCA received a Washington State
Department of Commerce Violence Against Women Grant to support the implementation of the
Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT). The Grant provides funds for a Team
Coordinator to manage the project. The Yakima High Risk Team members have been identified,
training has started, and the project has commenced. The goal of the DVHRT project is to
ensure high risk victims have increased access to support and high-risk offenders are held
accountable.
Annie Murphy is a natural choice to serve as the coordinator. Murphy initiated domestic violence
advocacy in the Spokane region in 2012, began leading Spokane Regional Domestic Violence
Coalition (SRDVC) in 2015, through the federal process of nonprofit status in 2019, and became
the Executive Director in 2020. She has extensive experience working with Coalitions and
coordination of multi-sector groups. She has worked with the courts, law enforcement, advocacy
groups, and other community stakeholders for many years in these types of efforts and
understands the politics and dynamics of launching new and preventative efforts in communities.
Ms. Murphy has worked with the City of Yakima in the past and served as a mentor during the
implementation of the City of Yakima Domestic Violence Coalition. She is familiar with our
community and is willing to serve as the coordinator for the DVHRT Project. The job description
and budget included in the Agreement were supplied by the Grantor. This item, for Council's
consideration, presents a Professional Services Agreement to secure Murphy Consulting LLC
(Ms. Murphy)to serve as the DVHRT Coordinator.
ITEM BUDGETED: Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
D Res-City&Murphey Consulting Contract 1/25/2024 Resolution
D Agreement_C1ty&Murphey Consulting LLC 1/25/2024 Contract
D DVHRT Coordinator Job Description 1/25/2024 Exhibit