Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutWSU Extension (1999)ci -t./130- Ile; 3 /7990.00 i`fr -4136• / 4,3 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT GU 394 •G% U 1 (th.3a • 00 BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND MASON COUNTY 1. Background The mission of Washington State University Cooperative Extension (WSU- CE) is to assist the people of Washington State in making informed decisions through research and experience -based educational programs, to improve agriculture and natural resources, to improve capabilities of individuals and families, to aid communities in developing and adapting to changing conditions, and to provide developmental opportunities for youth. WSU-CE conducts educational programs throughout the state of Washington. Faculty members and support staff are employed to plan, conduct, and evaluate these programs. Counties maintain close coordination and cooperation with WSU-CE to provide clientele with educational programs. 11. Purpose The purpose of this agreement is to formalize the longstanding relationship between WSU-CE and Mason County. This also continues a longstanding, joint funding relationship for county/area Extension faculty and designated support staff. It is the intent of the Memorandum of Agreement to provide clientele in Mason County with educational programming to better improve capabilities of individuals and families, to aid communities in developing and adapting to changing conditions, to improve agriculture and natural resources, and to provide developmental opportunities for youth. 1i1. Duties of WSU-CE Under the terms of this Memorandum of Agreement, WSU-CE agrees to: A. Provide Mason County access to all programs available through WSU-CE that is applicable to Mason County. B. Submit to Mason County at the beginning of each quarter a quarterly invoice for one-fourth (1/4) of the amount appearing in Appendix A of this agreement. Billings will not be itemized. C. Submit to Mason County a work plan indicating the programs and services that will be offered and conducted. The plan shall include, at a minimum, specific programs and services and an estimate of resources (personnel and funding) devoted to each of the programs and services. The plan shall be submitted to the Mason County Board of Commissioners by September lst of the year prior to the year for which funding is sought. IV. Duties of Mason County Under the terms of this agreement, Mason County agrees: A. To provide funding for WSU-CE each year for access to the program and services contained in the WSU-CEIMason work plan. Funding will be provided each year as set forth on Appendix A. B. To promptly pay the invoice from WSU-CE. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of invoice from WSU-CE. Total payments will not exceed the amount listed in Appendix A. This is a firm fixed -price agreement. Mason County may request reasonable financial reports and/or inspections upon thirty-(30) days written notice. Any funds remaining will be used in furtherance of WSU-CE programs in Mason County. C. Furnish the office facilities, including all utilities (heat, air conditioning, lights, water, sewer, garbage, etc.) for agents and support staff. D. Provide an operating budget for Cooperative Extension educational programs for citizens of the county. This budget will cover secretarial and support staff salaries and employee benefits, telephone, office equipment, teaching and office supplies, and travel. V. Mutual Duties Under the terms of this agreement, WSU-CE and Mason County mutually agree that: A. Programs provided may be under the leadership of county educators' Cooperative Extension specialists; Cooperative Extension program assistants; or support staff. B. This memorandum of agreement may be terminated by either party upon 120 days notice. Notice to terminate must be in writing and 120 days notice starts upon receipt of notice. 2 C. This memorandum of agreement may be modified in writing by either party. Oral agreements shall not be binding. D. This memorandum of agreement is effective 1/1/1999 and continues in effect until terminated in writing by either party. E. That the funds allocated to this agreement in Appendix A may be used for salaries, wages, employee benefits, goods and services, travel, telephone costs including line rental and long distance charges and equipment. Indirect costs will not be allowed. F. The county will be consulted concerning employees located in Mason County. Final decisions concerning appointments will be made by Director, WSU-CE. G. The nondiscrimination clause contained in Section 202, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375, relative to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons with regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and the implementing rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Labor are incorporated herein. H. Washington State University agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Mason County from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, arising for Washington State University's negligence or breach of its obligations under this Agreement; provided, that nothing herein shall require Washington State University to indemnify Mason County from claims, demands, or suits based on the negligence of Mason County, its agents, officers or employees; and provided further, that if the claims or suits are caused by or result from the concurrent negligence of Washington State University and Mason County, this indemnity provision shall be valid and enforceable to the extend of Washington State University's negligence. I. Mason County agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Washington State University from any claims, damages, losses, and costs, arising from Mason County's negligence or breach of its obligations under this Agreement; provided, that nothing herein shall require Mason County to indemnify Washington State University against and hold harmless Washington State University from claims, demands, or suits based on the negligence of Washington State University, its agents, officers or employees; and provided further, that if the claims or suits are Washington State University and Mason County, this indemnity provision shall be valid and enforceable to the extend of Mason County's negligence. J. All official notices required under this agreement shall be given as follows: 3 1. Notice to WSU-CE: Carol A. Pinch or Director CAHE Budget and Resource Planning P.O. Box 646241 Pullman, Washington 99164-6241 2. Notice to Mason County: Board of Commissioners 411 North Fifth Street Shelton, Washington 98584 and to: Joseph P. Kropf, Area Chairman WSU Mason County Cooperative Extension 11840 N. Highway 101 Shelton, Washington 98584 This agreement is effective this 15t day of January, I999 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY MASON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ichael Tate — D-te ssociate D-an & Associate Director ('?' .4?4c.ca Z /l8� ' Carol Zuiche irector Date Office of Gra and Research Development Attest: Rebecca Rogers, Clerk to the Board 4 (ero4a ___ /1 /6t1Y John Bolender Chairman /r Mary JCac'% V Date Date 7C- Cynthia • en Date /0„/P'