HomeMy WebLinkAboutWashington State Conservation Commission Amendment # 1Voluntary Stewardship Program
Interlocal Agreement o Amendment #1
Between Mason County and MASON CONSERVATION DISTRICT
This Amendment, issued pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 39.34 RCW,
extends the Interlocal Agreement dated July 1, 2017, relating to the Voluntary Stewardship
Program, for a two year period through June 30, 2019.
It is the purpose of this Amendment to AGREEMENT for the COUNTY to meet the requirements
for implementation of the Voluntary Stewardship Program, consistent with RCW 36.70A.700-
760 and related statutes.
THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
DEFINITIONS
Terms used throughout this contract are defined below:
"Agreement" shall mean the Interlocal Agreement to which these terms and conditions are affixed.
"Agent" shall mean any entity to which the County has assigned responsibilities as allowed in the
agreement.
"COUNTY" shall mean MASON COUNTY, any division, section, office, unit or other entity of the
COUNTY, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing the COUNTY.
"DISTRICT" shall mean the MASON CONSERVATION DISTRICT receiving the funds as identified
in the Agreement that this Appendix is a part of, and is performing activities under this contract, and
shall include all employees of the DISTRICT.
"Agreement Manager" shall mean the specific employee of either the DISTRICT or COUNTY that
is assigned as the primary contact for purposes of the fulfillment of this Agreement.
"Voluntary Stewardship Program" and "VSP" shall mean the program established in, and governed
by, RCW 36.70A.700-760 and associated statutes.
"WSCC" shall mean the Washington State Conservation Commission
INTENT
The COUNTY will provide funding consistent with the terms of this agreement, the policies of the
COUNTY, and the laws of the state of Washington; and the DISTRICT will implement the terms of
this AGREEMENT with the funding provided consistent with the policies of the DISTRICT and the
laws of the state of Washington.
STATEMENT OF WORK
The DISTRICT shall furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, material and/or service(s), or
contract with third parties to accomplish the same, and otherwise do all things necessary for or
incidental to the performance of the work set forth herein, and set forth in Attachment A -Statement
of Work which is incorporated herein. The DISTRICT shall report in writing any problems, delays
or adverse conditions that will materially affect their ability to meet project objectives or time
schedules stated herein. This disclosure shall be accompanied by a statement of the action taken
or proposed and any assistance needed to resolve the situation.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
It is the intent of the PARTIES that the period of performance will be consistent with the timelines
set forth in RCW 36.70A.720-760, subject to available funding. Subject to its other provisions, the
period of performance of this AGREEMENT shall commence on July 1, 2017 and be completed on
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June 30, 2019, unless either extended by AGREEMENT of the PARTIES or terminated sooner, as
provided herein. It is anticipated that sufficient funding will be provided through November 24 2018
when the plan and other work items referred to within RCW 36.70A.720-735 must be completed
and approved. DISTRICT will be responsible for completing the activities detailed in Attachment A -
Statement of Work during this performance period. The remaining activities and work products
addressed in subsequent AGREEMENTs or amendments as funding is provided through the
WSCC If such funding is not provided, the PARTIES agree that the DISTRICT shall be under no
additional obligations under this AGREEMENT and any funds that have been provided up to that
point shall not be returned to COUNTY or the State.
PAYMENT
Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this AGREEMENT has been established
under the terms of chapter 39.34.130 RCW. The PARTIES have estimated that the cost of
accomplishing the work herein will not exceed $220,000. Payment for satisfactory performance of
the work shall not exceed this amount unless the PARTIES mutually agree to a higher amount
prior to the commencement of any work which will cause the maximum payment to be exceeded.
Compensation for services shall be in accordance with the in Attachment B-Budget which is
attached and incorporated herein.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be made on a reimbursable basis for costs or obligations. Eligible costs or
obligations incurred by the DISTRICT will be considered to have been paid under this
AGREEMENT at the time the DISTRICT seeks reimbursement from the WSCC. No payments in
advance of or in anticipation of goods or services to be provided under this AGREEMENT shall be
made by the COUNTY.
BILLING PROCEDURES
The DISTRICT shall voucher the WSCC directly. The COUNTY agrees to send a copy of this
signed AGREEMENT to the WSCC for their records.
BILLING DETAIL
The DISTRICT shall use the A-19 form that the WSCC will provide to the DISTRICT for all billings
against this AGREEMENT. The A-19, along with the WSCC standard Summary and Detail
voucher pages will need to be submitted along with backup for all the charges requested for
reimbursement. Billings will need to be submitted monthly to the WSCC
ELIGIBLE COSTS
1. The COUNTY shall reimburse the DISTRICT at the contract hourly rates for each hour worked
by DISTRICT personnel.
2. Travel -as allowed per current Washington State Per Diem rates
3. Meeting rooms and light refreshments -Light refreshments are defined as: an edible item that
may be served between meals, for example, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and pieces of fruit or cheese.
A list of meeting attendees is also required.
4. Reports, studies and research
5. Copy and printing costs (for reports, studies, etc.)
6. Facilitation costs (if any)
7. Equipment purchases will be considered on a case by case basis. These costs need to be
directly related to the activities of the Work Group. The purchase will need to be approved in
writing by the WSCC prior to the costs being incurred, or the costs will not be reimbursed.
Equipment includes, but is not limited to: computers, data base software, and GIS software. The
DISTRICT must submit requests for equipment purchase consideration to the WSCC for approval.
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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Reports are due quarterly for this AGREEMENT.
Period of July 1 — September 30, 2017 — Due October 10, 2017
o Period of October 1 — December 31, 2017 — Due January 10, 2018
Period of January 1 — March 31, 2018 — Due April 10, 2018
Period of April 1 — June 30, 2018 — Due July 10, 2018
o Period of July 1 — September 30, 2018 — Due October 10, 2018
Period of October 1 — December 31, 2018 — Due January 10, 2019
® Period of January 1 — March 31, 2019 — Due April 10, 2019
® Period of April 1 — June 30, 2019 -- Due July 10, 2019
Reports are to be submitted online using the online form system of the WSCC.
NOTE The ultimate responsibility for the AGREEMENT deliverables is the COUNTY. The
DISTRICT will notify the COUNTY when an invoice request has been sent to the WSCC. The
DISTRICT will complete quarterly reporting on behalf of the COUNTY, and provide a copy of the
report to the COUNTY.
DUPLICATION OF BILLED COSTS
The DISTRICT shall not bill the COUNTY for services performed under this contract, and the
COUNTY shall not pay the DISTRICT, if the DISTRICT is entitled to payment or has been or will be
paid by any other source, including grants, for that service.
FUNDING CONTINGENCY
In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any
way after the effective date of this AGREEMENT and prior to completion of the work in this
AGREEMENT, COUNTY may:
1. Terminate this AGREEMENT with five days advance notice. If this AGREEMENT is terminated,
the PARTIES shall be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with
the terms of this AGREEMENT prior to the effective date of termination.
2 Renegotiate the terms of the AGREEMENT under those new funding limitations and conditions,
3. After a review of project expenditures and deliverable status, extend the end date of this
AGREEMENT and postpone deliverables or portions of deliverables, or
4. Pursue such other alternative as the PARTIES mutually agree to writing
FUNDING AVAILABLE
Funding provided by legislative appropriation for the work herein will not exceed S220,000.
Payment for satisfactory performance of the work accomplished under this AGREEMENT shall not
exceed this amount.
DISALLOWED COSTS
The DISTRICT is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own
o rganization or that of its Subcontractors (such as consultants), and Assignees. If the DISTRICT
expends more than the amount of COUNTY funding in this AGREEMENT in anticipation of
receiving additional funds from COUNTY, it does so at its own risk COUNTY is not legally
o bligated to reimburse the DISTRICT for costs incurred in excess of this AGREEMENT.
INSUFFICIENT FUNDS
The obligation of COUNTY to fund this AGREEMENT is contingent on the availability of state and
federal funds through legislative appropriation and state allotment. When this AGREEMENT
crosses over state fiscal years the obligation of the DISTRICT is contingent upon the appropriation
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of funds during the next fiscal year. The failure of the legislature or federal agencies to appropriate
or allot such funds to the program shall be good cause to terminate this AGREEMENT.
ASSIGNMENT
The DISTRICT may not assign or delegate the Lead Entity work to be completed under this
AGREEMENT. DISTRICT retains the right to subcontract any portion or portion(s) of the work as it
deems necessary to complete the work.
AGREEMENT MANA GEMENT
Each PARTY has assigned a specific individual to be responsible for and shall be the contact
person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this AGREEMENT.
Written notification must be provided should either PARTY change their AGREEMENT Manager.
1. The AGREEMENT Manager for COUNTY is:
Frank Pinter, Budget Manager
411 N 5th Street
Shelton WA 98584
Phone: 360-427-9670, x530
E-mail: FPinter@co.mason.wa.us
2 The AGREEMENT Manager for the DISTRICT is:
John Bolender, District Manager
450 W Business Park Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: 360-427-9436, x121
E-mail: jboIendermasoncd.org
TERMINATION
COUNTY may terminate this AGREEMENT upon 30-days' prior written notification to the
DISTRICT for cause, or for failure to complete the requirements of the Statement of Work in a
reasonable time frame. If this AGREEMENT is terminated by the COUNTY, the DISTRICT shall
be reimbursed only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this
AGREEMENT prior to the effective date of termination.
The DISTRICT may terminate this AGREEMENT upon 30-days' prior written notification to the
COUNTY. If this AGREEMENT is terminated by the DISTRICT, the DISTRICT shall be reimbursed
only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT
prior to the effective date of termination. If the DISTRICT terminates this AGREEMENT prior to the
Work Plan's approval, or prior to when the Work Plan's goals and benchmarks are met, COUNTY
may be subject to the requirements of RCW 36.70A.735 and related statutory sections.
AMENDMENTS
This AGREEMENT may be amended by mutual agreement of the PARTIES. Such amendments
shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by individuals authorized to bind each of
the PARTIES.
ASSURANCES
The PARTIES agree that all activity pursuant to this AGREEMENT shall be in accordance with all
applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations as they currently exist or as
amended.
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DISPUTES
Except as otherwise provided in this AGREEMENT, any dispute arising under this AGREEMENT
shall be decided by COUNTY's AGREEMENT Manager or other designated official who shall
provide a written statement of decision to the DISTRICT. The decision of COUNTY's
AGREEMENT Manager or other designated official shall be final and conclusive unless, within
thirty days from the date the DISTRICT receives such statement, the DISTRICT mails or otherwise
furnishes to COUNTY a written appeal. An appeal of COUNTY's AGREEMENT Manager's
decision shall be addressed by the County 's Board of Commissioners (BOCC). The DISTRICT
shall have the opportunity to be heard and to offer evidence in support of this appeal. The decision
of BOCC for the resolution of such appeals shall be final and conclusive and constitutes a final
agency action for the purposes of the Washington Administrative Procedures Act, RCW 34.05.
Pending final decision of dispute hereunder, the DISTRICT shall proceed diligently with the
performance of this AGREEMENT and in accordance with the decision rendered.
GOVERNANCE
This AGREEMENT is entered into pursuant to and under the authority granted by the laws of the
state of Washington and any applicable federal laws. The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be
construed to conform to those laws. The DISTRICT shall comply fully with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, orders, regulations and permits. Any action brought to enforce the terms of
this AGREEMENT shall be in the Superior Court for Mason County. Except as otherwise provided
in this AGREEMENT, in the event of litigation or other action brought to enforce AGREEMENT
terms, each party agrees to bear its own attorney fees and costs.
In the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this AGREEMENT, or between its terms and any
applicable statute or rule, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following
order:
1. Applicable local, state and federal statutes and rules;
2 Agreement;
3. Attachments; and
4. Any other provisions of the AGREEMENT, including materials incorporated by reference.
CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES
Contracts for personal services, purchased services/goods, and public works shall be awarded
through a competitive process in adherence with RCW 39.26 Washington State codes, laws, and
regulations. The DISTRICT shall retain copies of all proposals or bids received and contracts
awarded, for inspection and use by the COUNTY. Contracts with service providers must include
the terms and conditions as detailed in this AGREEMENT as appropriate. COUNTY retains the
right to require a contract review prior to execution. Retention of copies shall be consistent with
time periods established herein.
INDEMNIFICATION
1. Mutual Indemnity. To the extent of its comparative liability, each PARTY agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold the other PARTY, its elected and appointed officials, employees,
agents and volunteers, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and
expenses, including but not limited to court costs, attorney's fees and alternative dispute
resolution costs, for any personal injury, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death and for
any damage to or destruction of any property (including the loss of use resulting therefrom)
which are alleged or proven to be caused by an act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of its
elected and appointed officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
In the event of any concurrent act or omission of the PARTIES, each PARTY shall pay
its proportionate share of any damages awarded. The PARTIES agree to maintain a
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consolidated defense to claims made against them and to reserve all indemnity claims against
each other until after liability to the claimant and damages, if any, are adjudicated. If any claim
is resolved by voluntary settlement and the PARTIES cannot agree upon apportionment of
damages and defense costs, they shall submit apportionment to binding arbitration.
2 Survival of Indemnity Obligations. The PARTIES agree all indemnity obligations shall survive
the completion, expiration or termination of this AGREEMENT.
INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP
The DISTRICT's services shall be furnished by the DISTRICT as an independent contractor, and
nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a relationship of employer -employee. All
payments made hereunder and all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to
this AGREEMENT by the DISTRICT as an independent contractor.
The DISTRICT acknowledges that the entire compensation for this AGREEMENT is specified in
Attachment B-Budget and the DISTRICT is not entitled to any benefits including, but not limited
tos vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, or any
other rights or privileges afforded to employees of the COUNTY. The DISTRICT represents that
he/she/it maintains a separate place of business, serves clients other than the COUNTY, will
report all income and expense accrued under this AGREEMENT to the Internal Revenue
Service, and has a tax account with the State of Washington Department of Revenue for
payment of all sales and use and Business and Occupation taxes collected by the State of
Washington.
The DISTRICT will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY, its officers, agents or
employees from any loss or expense, including, but not limited to, settlements, judgments,
setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of
the provisions of this paragraph.
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
COUNTY's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions and privileges of
employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
The DISTRICT shall comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or
applicant for employment on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, except where such
constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification.
NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PARTICIPATION
The DISTRICT shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status; or deny the
participation of an individual or business under this AGREEMENT.
KICKBACKS
The DISTRICT and its employees and authorized representatives are prohibited from inducing by
any means any person employed or otherwise involved in this project to give up any part of the
compensation to which he/she is otherwise entitled or, receive any fee or gift in return for award of
a subcontract hereunder DISTRICT shall meet or exceed the requirements detailed in RCW 42.52
Ethics in Public Service.
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OWNERSIP OF ITEMS PRODUCED
All writings, programs, data, public records or other materials prepared by The DISTRICT and/or
its consultants or sub -contractors, in connection with performance of this AGREEMENT, shall
be the sole and absolute property of COUNTY.
When the DISTRICT creates any copyrightable materials or invents any patentable property,
COUNTY retains a royalty -free, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish,
recover, or otherwise use the materials or property and to authorize other governments to use
the same for state or local governmental purposes. The DISTRICT further agrees to make
research, notes, and other work products produced in the performance of this AGREEMENT
available to COUNTY upon request.
WORK PRODUCTS
The DISTRICT will provide COUNTY with all work product including; plans, data, maps, as -
builds, reports or similar prior to the release of the final payment for services.
PA TENT/COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
The DISTRICT will defend and indemnify COUNTY from any claimed action, cause or demand
brought against COUNTY, to the extent such action is based on the claim that information
supplied by the DISTRICT infringes any patent or copyright. The DISTRICT will pay those costs
and damages attributable to any such claims that are finally awarded against COUNTY in any
action. Such defense and payments are conditioned upon the following:
A. The DISTRICT shall be notified promptly in writing by COUNTY of any notice of such claim.
B. The DISTRICT shall have the right, hereunder, at its option and expense, to obtain for
COUNTY the right to continue using the information, in the event such claim of infringement, is
made, provided no reduction in performance or loss results to COUNTY.
RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The DISTRICT shall each maintain books, records, documents and other evidence which
sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended in the performance of the
services described herein. These records shall be subject to inspection, review or audit by
personnel of COUNTY and other individuals duly authorized, the Office of the State Auditor, federal
officials so authorized by law, and as provided by the state Public Records Act, RCW 42 56. All
books, records, documents, and other material relevant to this AGREEMENT will be retained for a
minimum of six years after expiration and the Office of the State Auditor, federal auditors, and any
persons duly authorized by COUNTY shall have full access and the right to examine any of these
materials during this period.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this AGREEMENT or any provision of any document incorporated by reference
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this AGREEMENT, which
can be given effect without the invalid provision if such remainder conforms to the requirements of
applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this AGREEMENT, and to this end the provisions of
this AGREEMENT are declared to be severable.
WAIVER
A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this AGREEMENT shall not preclude that party
from subsequent exercise of such rights and shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights under
this AGREEMENT unless stated to be such in a writing signed by an authorized representative of
the party and attached to the original AGREEMENT.
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BREACH
The DISTRICT shall not be relieved of any liability to COUNTY for damages sustained by
COUNTY and/or the State of Washington because of any breach of AGREEMENT by the
DISTRICT. COUNTY may withhold payments for the purpose of setoff until such time as the exact
amount of damages due COUNTY from the DISTRICT is determined.
In the event the DISTRICT fails to commence work on the project funded herein within the
timelines established under RCW 36.70A., COUNTY shall be subject to the requirements of RCW
36.70A.735.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This AGREEMENT and Attachment A -Statement of Work, Attachment B-Budget and Attachment
C-Forms contain the entire integrated AGREEMENT of the PARTIES and may be changed,
modified or amended by written AGREEMENT executed by both PARTIES.
EFFEC Tl VE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be July 1, 2017.
Amendment dated this 8th day of August, 2017.
MASON CONSERVATION DISTRICT:
ason Ragan, Chair
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON CO Ur,. \IYAS H I N GTO N
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Kevin Shutt/. Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
Voluntary Stewardship Program
Interlocal Agreement
Mason County and Mason Conservation District
Attachment AStatement of Work
COUNTY has designated the DISTRICT as the Lead Entity responsible for administering VSP
funds and coordinating the VSP Watershed Work Group.
COUNTY is responsible for the overall administration of the Mason County VSP including program
and fiscal responsibilities and compliance.
PRIMARY GOALS
1 Organize, facilitate and provide leadership to a Watershed Work Group that will develop the VSP
Work Plan in accordance to guidance set by the BOCC; and
2. Facilitate development of a Work Plan that provides protection of critical areas while maintaining
the viability of agriculture, and
3. Draft a VSP Work Plan to be completed and submitted to the Director of the Washington State
Conservation Commission for approval prior to Aug 10, 2018.
TASKS
Task 1: VSP Lead Entity Management and Administration
A. The DISTRICT will manage and administer all aspects of the work described in this Statement of
Work (SOW). The DISTRICT will work closely with COUNTY to ensure full compliance with the
requirements and intent of VSP.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
1 Submit accurate and timely vouchers/invoices to the WSCC with back-up documentation on a
monthly basis, using the required forms (reference Attachment C-Forms).
2. Preparation and submission of comprehensive quarterly progress reports to the WSCC that
align with and account for expenses billed in the same period in the format required by the WSCC.
3. Maintenance of records as detailed in the AGREEMENT as well as Washington State codes,
laws and regulations.
4. Maintain compliance with applicable procurement and contracting procedures and laws as
detailed in Washington State, codes, laws and regulations.
5. Maintain compliance with requirements of this AGREEMENT.
B. The DISTRICT will ensure that every effort is made to maintain effective communication
between the VSP Work Group, the COUNTY, local stakeholders, and participating state and
federal agency personnel.
Deliverables:
1. Effective management and administration of the project.
2. Maintenance of all project records.
3. Timely submission of all required performance items such as vouchers, fiscal records and
quarterly progress reports as specified in the AGREEMENT.
4. Provide program status including identified challenges and upcoming activities for COUNTY at
BOCC Briefings.
Task 2: VSP Watershed Work Group Organization and Facilitation
A. The DISTRICT will organize and select participants for the VSP Watershed Work Group as
designated by the BOCC that includes representatives from a variety of stakeholder groups
including but not limited to tribes, environmental groups, and agriculture.
B. Develop meeting bylaws/rules/policies.
C Provide facilitation (either in-house or consultant) for VSP Watershed Work Group meetings
which are expected to be monthly.
Deliverables:
1 Organization of a core VSP Work Group that meets the BOCC designation and is comprised of
a broad representation of key watershed stakeholders and, at a minimum, representatives of
agricultural and environmental groups and tribes that agree to participate. The DISTRICT will
encourage existing lead entities, watershed planning units, or other integrating organizations to
serve as the watershed group.
2. Well -developed meeting bylaws/rules/policies.
3. Facilitation of meetings and other actions of VSP Work Group including communications,
agendas, minutes, etc.
4. Monthly meetings of VSP Work Group voting members and interested public.
Task 3: Facilitate VSP Work Plan Development
A. The DISTRICT will facilitate the VSP Watershed Work Group which will complete the following
VSP Work Plan as per RCW 36.70A.720 including the setting of the July 22, 2011 baseline to be
used as the VSP benchmark. It is understood that the VSP Work Plan will not be completed during
this AGREEMENT performance period. It is expected that the DISTRICT will complete as many of
these activities as possible within the one-year AGREEMENT period. The VSP Watershed Work
Group will:
1 Set the July 22, 2011 baseline through an analysis of available maps, plans, data
and other methods. Baseline to be sent to COUNTY for review and input.
2. Identify critical areas and agricultural activities within those critical areas.
3. Identify a public outreach plan to contact landowners to participate in the VSP.
4. Identify and designate entity(is) to provide landowner assistance (voluntary stewardship
plans) RCW 36.70A.720
5 Identify measurable programmatic and implementation goals and benchmarks.
6. Review and incorporate applicable water quality watershed management, farmland
protection, and required species recovery data and plans. RCW 36.70A.720 (1)(a).
7 Seek input from tribes, agencies and stakeholders. RCW 36.70A.720 (1)(b).
8. Develop goals for participation by agricultural operators conducting commercial and
noncommercial agricultural activities necessary to meet the protection and enhancement
benchmarks per RCW 36.70A.720 (1)(c).
9. Ensure outreach and technical assistance is provided to producers and operators in the
various watersheds. RCW 36.70A.720 (1)(d).
10. Create measurable benchmarks that, within ten years after receipt of funding, are
designed to result in (a) the protection of critical areas functions and values and (b) the
enhancement of critical areas functions and values through voluntary, incentive based
measures RCW36.70A.720 (1)(e).
11. Incorporate into the Work Plan any existing development regulations relied upon to
achieve the goals and benchmarks for protection of critical areas. RCW 36.70A.720 (h).
12. Establish baseline monitoring for:
a. Participation and implementation of voluntary stewardship plans and
projects
b Stewardship activities, and
c Effects on critical areas and agriculture relevant to protection and
enhancement benchmarks. RCW 36.70A.720 (1)(i).
13. Develop timeline for periodic evaluations, adaptive management, and provide written
reports of plan status/accomplishments to the COUNTY and the WSCC
14. Coordinate monitoring programs with other state agency activities.
15. Meet any other requirement for the successful implementation of VSP in RCW
36.70A.720.
Deliverables:
1. Provide to COUNTY a draft VSP Work Plan as completed by 6/30/18 in compliance with the
requirements of RCW 36.70A.720 with the understanding being that, upon additional funding from
the WSCC, COUNTY will amend this AGREEMENT with the DISTICT to continue the VSP and
submit the Work Plan within the timeline requirements provided in RCW 36.70A.720-735.
Task 4: Public Outreach and Technical Assistance
A. The VSP Watershed Work Group will utilize existing outreach tools (e.g. the DISTRICT's
newsletter) to the extent possible to keep County landowners and the public informed as to the
status and potential requirements that will be addressed in the VSP Work Plan.
B. The Watershed Work Group will continually encourage public and landowner input into the VSP
Work Plan development process.
C. The DISTRICT will develop a webpage for VSP process. This webpage will include program
description, goals, and products for public review. It will also include meeting minutes, dates and
agendas for future meetings.
D. Public informational meetings will be held as needed in compliance with RCW 42.30.
E Additional public outreach will be determined by the Work Group.
F. Local newspapers will be the primary media for publication of public meetings as well as
invitations for input into the VSP process and Work Plan.
G The DISTRICT will provide technical assistance to operators/producers when funding is
available.
Deliverables:
1. Public outreach using existing and/or new outreach tools.
2. Develop and maintain webpage for VSP process.
3. Public informational meetings as needed/required.
4. Additional public contact to be determined.
Voluntary Stewardship Program
InterIocaI Agreement
Mason County and Mason Conservation district
Attachment B-Budget
Task 1: VSP Management and Administration $30,000
Task 2: Watershed Group Organization and Facilitation $50,000
Task 3: Facilitate VSP Work Plan Development $80,000
Task 4: Public Outreach and Technical Assistance $60,000
TOTAL $220,000