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MASON COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS On-site Park Host
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT made between Lara Nelson of Mason County, hereinafter referred to as On-site Park Host and
MASON COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS DEPARTMENT, State of Washington, County of Mason, State of Washington,
hereinafter referred to as Contractor.
RECITALS: Park Host is willing to be contracted by Contractor, and Contractor is willing to contract the Park
Host, on the terms, covenants, and conditions set forth hereinafter including such terms, covenants and
conditions as may be set forth hereinafter.
SECTION ONE—DUTIES. Contractor hereby engages Park Host as the Park Host of MASON COUNTY PARKS
AND TRAILS DEPARTMENT, Foothills Park, 241 N Foothills Park Rd, Hoodsport, Washington.
The duties of MASON COUNTY PARKS AND TRAILS Park Host specifically require:
♦ Obtain the on-boarding training required by Mason County including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment,
Safe Lifting, Slip,Trip and Fall.This training is available electronically and can be obtained off-site or at the
Human Resources Office.
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♦ Being at the Mason County-Park site during the hours of darkness and during the day on Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and Holidays. Time off during the week is allowable, please notify the contractor.
♦ Park Host will open and close the park daily in accordance with park hours as deemed so by Contractor. The
evening security round shall consist of ensuring the doors of all buildings or restrooms are locked, gates are
shut and locked, and all guests are off the grounds..
♦ Conduct a daily park inspection, advising Mason County Parks and Trails Department of any hazardous or
unsafe condition that may exist; any broken fixtures, lighting or plumbing and any vandalism to the park
facilities.
♦ Perform light maintenance of park grounds as directed, i.e. stock and clean restrooms, litter pick-up, and
other duties as assigned.
♦ Park Host agrees to call the Mason County Sheriff or 911 if anything out of the ordinary is observed or heard;
but under no condition or situation will attempt to apprehend the person(s) so acting.
♦ Requests for off duty time shall be negotiated with the Contractor.
♦ Park Host is required to make the appropriate contacts if any situation should require intervention by parks
staff or law enforcement. Contact persons are:
1. Carl Olson 360-427-9670, extension 535
Cell: 360-490-0539
2. John Taylor 360-427-9670, extension 806
Cell: 360-463-9448
OR
Emerciency• 911
Park Host hereby accepts and agrees to such engagement, subject to the general supervision and pursuant to the
orders, advice and direction of related services and duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by
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Contractor, subject to mutual consideration of Section Three.
SECTION TWO -TERMS. The term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.
SECTION THREE - COMPENSATION TO PARK HOST/RESIDENT. Contractor shall provide for Park Host,
and Park Host shall accept from Contractor, in full payment for Park Host services the following: A designated
park host site located at the park. Be it understood that the Park Host shall be responsible for providing his/her
telephone carrier and long distance service. Contractor shall provide electrical utilities, water, septic and garbage
service.
SECTION FOUR— PARK HOST/RESIDENT BENEFITS. It is understood and agreed by both Contractor and
Park Host that Park Host is not an employee of Contractor and shall not receive the benefits available to Mason
County Employees including, but not limited to: vacation time, sick leave, personal holiday, medical insurance,
dental insurance, vision insurance, etc. It is further agreed by the Contractor to carry Industrial Insurance
coverage on the Park Host.
SECTION FIVE—CONDITIONS OF SERVICE. Park Host shall maintain designated residential area in a neat,
orderly manner, and shall prevent the accumulation of debris, or any other material or objects which are not
compatible to the environment of the park area such as metal, lumber or wood products, abandoned vehicles or
appliances, tires or any other like materials.
No services or activities shall be undertaken on Mason County Parks Property which result in compensation or
benefit to the Park Host. There shall be no unauthorized or private use of park.
All residents at the County-owned premises shall undergo a Washington State Patrol Background Check that
indicates they are acceptable for involvement with youth activities. No illegal activities involving the Park Host
shall be undertaken or allowed to take place on or about the park properties or Park Host residence.
Only the Park Host shall be allowed to operate County-owned equipment, and then, only in the performance of
work approved by the County.
Residence in County-owned facilities is restricted to the Contractor and their immediate family. Residence shall
be defined as any extended stay of more than one week in a calendar month. Immediate family shall mean the
spouse and or legal dependents of the Contractor.
Upon termination of the contract the Park Host shall remove all personal belongings, vehicles, etc. from the
premises by the final day of the contract.
SECTION SIX- CONFLICTING OBLIGATION. In cases of emergency or conflicting obligation, the Park Host
is responsible for the continued completion of the duties specified in this contract. If the Park Host is unable to
resolve the conflict, Mason County Parks and Trails Manager must be notified.
SECTION SEVEN - CONTRACT AUTHORITY RESERVED BY COUNTY. Notwithstanding anything contained
herein to the contrary, Contractor shall not have the right to make any contracts or commitments for, or on
behalf of the County without the written consent of the County
SECTION EIGHT- ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, together with any Attachments, represents the
obligations of both the County and the Contractor in their entirety. No other representations, whether verbal or
in writing, that are not contained herein, shall be binding upon the parties.
SECTION NINE - AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be changed or modified only with the
mutual agreement of both the Contractor and the Park Host, and only then upon approval through the .
appropriate processes then in effect for the County for the obligations contained in any modification or change.
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SECTION TEN -TERMINATION. This agreement may be terminated by either party, without cause, upon six
weeks written notice to the other. In case of any violation of the terms of this Agreement by Contractor, or the
physical inability of the Contractor to perform the required duties, the County may terminate employment
immediately, with compensation only to the date of such termination.
SECTION ELEVEN - SEVERABILITY. In the event that any competent court finds any specific term or
provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining terms and provisions shall be in full force and effect as if such
provisions were not contained herein.
SECTION TWELVE - CHOICE OF VENUE. It is the intention of the parties that all suits and special
proceedings pertaining to the enforcement of this Agreement shall be in accordance with and pursuant to the
laws of the State of Washington. Any actions or matters shall come before the courts of Mason County,
Washington for actions and/or decisions.
SECTION THIRTEEN -TERMINATION FOR DISABILITY. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement to
the contrary, Contractor is hereby given the option to terminate this agreement in the event that Park Host shall,
during the term hereof, become permanently disabled, as the term permanently disabled is hereinafter fixed and
defined. Such option shall be exercised by Contractor giving notice to Park Host by registered mail, addressed to
him/her at 241 N Foothills Park Rd, Hoodsport, or at such other address as Contractor shall designate in writing.
On the giving of such notice, this Agreement shall cease on the last day of the month in which the notice is
mailed, with the same force and effect as if such last day of the month were the date originally herein set forth
as the termination date thereof.
For the purpose of this agreement, Park Host shall be deemed to have become permanently disabled if, during
any year of the term hereof, because of ill health, physical or mental disability or for other cause beyond his/her
control he/she shall have been continuously unable or unwilling or shall have failed to perform his/her duties for a
total period of thirty (30) days, irrespective of whether or not such days are consecutive. For the purpose hereof,
the term any year of the term hereof, is defined to mean any 12-month calendar year period during the Park
Host's affiliation with the Contractor in the capacity of Mason County Parks and Trails Park Host.
SECTION FOURTEEN - SAFETY POLICY. It shall be a condition of employment to follow all safety practices
set forth in Mason County Accident Prevention Procedures and Policy (MC Ord. Chapter 2.124 -
https://library.municode.com/wa/mason county/codes/code_of ordinances?nodeId=TlT2ADPE_CH2.124SAPOAC
PRPR ) and the State of Washington (WAC 296-800).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement at Shelton, Washington on this, the
_day of a j 1{ , 20 9.
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