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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025/11/17 - Briefing Packet Commission meetings are live streamed at http://www.masonwebtv.com/ and public comment is accepted via email msmith@masoncountywa.gov; mail to Commissioners Office, 411 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584; or phone at (360) 427-9670 ext. 419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via telephone, please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners’ office no later than 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting. If special accommodations are needed, contact the Commissioners' office at Shelton (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 Briefing Agendas are subject to change, please contact the Commissioners’ office for the most recent version. Last printed 11/13/25 at 12:21 PM BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DRAFT BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584 Week of November 17, 2025 Monday Noon WA State Association of Counties Zoom Meeting* Virtual Assembly *This is being noticed as a Special Commission meeting because a quorum of the Mason County Commission may attend this event and notification is provided per Mason County Code Chapter 2.88.020 - Special Meetings. Monday, November 17, 2025 Zoom link available on the Mason County website Commission Chambers Times are subject to change, depending on the amount of business presented 9:00 A.M. Closed Session – RCW 42.30.140(4) Labor Discussion 10:00 A.M. Community Development - Kell Rowen 10:25 A.M. Public Health - Dave Windom 10:35 A.M. District and Superior Courts – Paddy McGuire 10:45 A.M. Auditor - Steve Duenkel 10:55 A.M. Public Works – Loretta Swanson Utilities & Waste Management 11:05 A.M. Support Services – Travis Adams Commissioner Discussion – as needed Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Marissa Watson Ext: 367 Community Development ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): November 25, 2025 Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the Item: Mason County 2025 Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Background/Executive Summary: The BOCC has reviewed the Planning Advisory Recommendations on the Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic update during their joint PAC and BOCC meeting of October 20, 2025. Staff also provided a high-level review of substantive changes to the 2025 Mason County Comprehensive Plan at a BOCC work session on November 10, 2025. Staff is now requesting discussion and setting the topic of a public hearing on the action agenda. Staff is also including responses to the last comment letter that was submitted by Jeff Carey regarding the Comprehensive Plan draft that was reviewed on September 15, 2025. Staff can provide further clarification on responses during briefing, if needed. Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): None Public Outreach: The public participation summary can be reviewed on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update project page. All meetings have been advertised in the Journal, on the project webpage, and to members of the notification list. Requested Action: Discuss setting a public hearing for the Mason County 2025 Draft Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update materials, requesting approval to place notice of hearing on the action agenda for November 25, 2025. Attachment(s): Attachment A: PAC member Jeff Carey’s latest comment letter (submitted to staff) with staff response, Attachment B: public works additional information submitted to planning department, and Notice of Hearing. ATTACHMENT A: INCLUDES STAFF RESPONSE (11/12/25) JLC’s Summary Of Thoughts 270 Page Draft 2025 Comp Plan: The following list is broken down into 3 sections: • General overview of my concerns, Opinions & Comments • Administrative Updates • Detail List of corrections Since 09/15/2025 PAC Meeting General overview of my Opinions /Comments & Observations: • In reviewing both the 08/08/25 & the Sept. 2025 drafts of the 2025 of the proposed 2025-45 comprehensive plan. o The draft is organized and laid out better than the previous 2016-36 Comp Plan. o The draft is much easier reading the than the previous 2016-36 Comp Plan. • A a result of the cleaning up and better organizing the Comp Plan it allows me to see and identify existing short coming and/or errors within the plan much easier. o For example where I have pointed out that the current draft of the Comp Plan not meeting some state RCW’s:  Like RCW 36.70A.070 section 1 addressing & planning related to wildfires. See following text of the RCW. “ The land use element must reduce and mitigate the risk to lives and property posed by wildfires by using land use planning tools, which may include, but are not limited to, adoption of portions or all of the wildland urban interface code developed by the international code council or developing building and maintenance standards consistent with the firewise USA program or similar program designed to reduce wildfire risk, reducing wildfire risks to residential development in high risk areas and the wildland urban interface area, separating human development from wildfire prone landscapes, and protecting existing residential development and infrastructure through community wildfire preparedness and fire adaptation measures.” The plan simply ignores this portion of the land use element. For me, as planning advisory commission member this is not acceptable. Staff Response: This topic was discussed with the PAC. The state paused this requirement with separate legislation that requires the state to update the fire hazard mapping prior to WUI adoption. DCD plans on bringing forth the Wildland Urban Interface code for adoption and evaluating our development regulations for needed updates when the mapping has been accepted. Note the RCW gives the County flexibility on how we address reduction and mitigation and says that one method of satisfying this is by “adoption of portions or all of the wildland urban interface code”.  Like RCW 36.70A.070 section 3 planning related to a capital facilities plan element along with its concurrency with land use & population growth. See following text of the RCW. A capital facilities plan element consisting of: (a) An inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities, including green infrastructure, showing the locations and capacities of the capital facilities; (b) a forecast of the future needs for such capital facilities; (c) the proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital facilities; (d) at least a six-year plan that will finance such capital facilities within projected funding ATTACHMENT A: INCLUDES STAFF RESPONSE (11/12/25) capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for such purposes; and (e) a requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short of meeting existing needs and to ensure that the land use element, capital facilities plan element, and financing plan within the capital facilities plan element are coordinated and consistent. Park and recreation facilities shall be included in the capital facilities plan element. • For example: We have no plan to address sewer capacity for the next 20 years for either the NBCI or the Belfair Waste Water systems. • Another example is the are no plans to bring sewer to any portion of the Shelton UGA.s and we have not had one for the last 20 plus years for serving the Shelton UGA. o So if we where to address & follow the RCW we should be addressing sub section “e” of the RCW. We have not even addressed the financing of serving the Shelton UGA let alone create a plan for servicing the UGA. Staff Response: Regarding the capital facilities element and requirements; in addition to what is already included in the draft Capital Facilities, Financing, and Utilities chapter, public works has provided the inventory information that is attached to this staff response document. (See attachment B). Staff Response: Regarding bullet point one, the County will have a sewer system plan for the NBCI system which will update the information that is being requested, it has been communicated that the update of the system plan and the update of this Comprehensive Plan cycle do not exactly coincide. Information on the Belfair Waste Water system has been provided in the draft and as outlined in attachment B. Any additional information on that system would have to be provided by public works. Regarding bullet point two, the County does not own nor manage the sewer system that would serve the Shelton UGA, that is the city’s system and would and is within their Capital Facilities Plan. The County and City coordinate on any projects that would require extension of the system, but the system management and financing are not required to be in the County plan. • The PAC has not seen a draft of the city of Shelton’s Comp Plan & how it interlaces and complements with the county’s Comp Plan. Staff Response: PAC members are free to view the city’s plan anytime, they are also free to attend meetings. We form the Countywide Planning Policies in coordination with the city at the beginning of the Comp Plan update process and this helps to establish even ground rules regarding issues that require the city and county to be on the same page, for example the topic of annexation. The PAC is not responsible for personally reviewing and commenting on the city’s plan. • Observation: Most if not all these goals in chapter 10 need major reworking & reanalysis at a financial as well as a social level along with some real prioritization. From PAC stand point chapter 10 needs a reality check with the citizens of Mason County. Staff Response: Opinion noted, the PAC was given time when the chapter first came forward and again when the full draft came forward to make revisions and suggestions on policies. Also, staff wants to note that Jeff C, submitted this observation prior to the PAC reviewing, at their 9.29.25 meeting, a spreadsheet ATTACHMENT A: INCLUDES STAFF RESPONSE (11/12/25) of policy suggestions and revisions, which were a good majority of the Chapter 10 policies. The PAC then voted on these changes. At this point, I would rely on the BOCC to make any other revisions to Chapter 10 policies and note that many of the policies within the Comp Plan would have to receive additional level of review in order to gauge the feasibility of enacting regulations, programs, strategic plans, etc. The Comprehensive Plan is a wish list of which the board of county commissioners then evaluate further and prioritize. • Observation: Overall the draft 2025-45 Comp Plan in general seems to talk about issues but does not state what action needs to be addressed or taken. Staff Response: The Comprehensive Plan creates a framework encompassing the current conditions and how the County already addresses topics within the realm of land use, rural and urban environments, natural resources, economic development, etc. The “Goals” and “Policies” are crafted to address short comings, community desires, and so forth, thus the goals and policies are the “actions” that were recommended. Some of these recommendations were pulled from the existing plan, some recommendations were suggested by the consultant to address specific mandated requirements, some of the recommendations are from the public, and the final product is what the PAC recommended for approval, not just at the public hearing but throughout the process when staff brought each chapter forward and requested the PAC focus on policy formation and revision as priority. • Observation: The 2025 Comp Plan is failing to address the more recent slow down in population growth Staff Response: The initial research and drafting of the technical pieces such as the community profile and housing needs assessment are based on the data that is officially published at the time of drafting, sources such as OFM, ACS, and BLS. Unfortunately, staff and the consultant can not continually update the background data throughout the process. Staff also finds this observation somewhat vague, the tables reflecting population growth do show the slow down from other decades and note that in the narrative. How does the commissioner want to address slow down in population gain? We are still tasked with making sure we have sufficient UGA capacity and the correct zoning allowances for a various housing types. List of Administrative Updates: • All Tables & Figures that reference UGA’s need to consistent showing the following o The county o The City of Shelton o The Shelton UGA o The Allyn UGA o The Belfair UGA Staff Response: SCJ Alliance has done an additional review and clean up, and staff will review pre- public hearing submittal. • All tables & figures must have the same or very similar values thru all chapters related to land use, population, & housing past, present and projections wise. ATTACHMENT A: INCLUDES STAFF RESPONSE (11/12/25) Staff Response: SCJ Alliance has done an additional review and clean up, and staff will review pre- public hearing submittal. Request that the commentor provide exact tables and figures, if they perceive additional issues. • All tables & figures should not run across page boundaries. Staff Response: SCJ Alliance has done an additional review and clean up, and staff will review pre- public hearing submittal. • If tables are too large for one page all following pages must have column titles. Staff Response: SCJ Alliance has done an additional review and clean up, and staff will review pre- public hearing submittal. • The Sept. draft Comp Plan is still using at least two different layouts of the population trend forecast chart. Chapter 2 page 29 needs to be the same as chapter 4 page 83, & chapter 9 page 130 . (Fig. 2-6 vs 4-9 vs 9.1). Staff Response: Figure 4-9 and 9-1 are the same (2000 – 2045) and 2-6 looks at 2020 to 2045. Staff can replace 2-6. Detail List of corrections: • Table 3-2 of the Sept 2025 version has a transportation acreage errors originating from the assessors coding conventions issue. Staff Response: Detail would have to be provided by the commentor; this seems like personal knowledge and not something privy to staff and the consultant. Staff will note that the change in transportation acres will not affect the outcome of the exercise which is to determine whether there is enough capacity in the UGA to meet population growth and housing needs. • Table 3-5 of the Sept 2025 version is not how other jurisdiction address dwelling capacity. Like Thurston County. Staff Response: Without being provided a specific example, staff will note that SCJ Alliance has extensive experience in performing comprehensive plan updates as well as FCS Group providing housing needs assessments. Thuston County is required to provide a buildable lands analysis as outlined by RCW, Mason County is not. • Section 3.3.1 population trends. The first sentence under net migration & etc. inaccurate for Mason County. Staff Response: The sentence indicated is “The main components of population change are births and deaths; “decrease” is defined as the difference between live births and deaths.” This is a standard definition, staff is unsure how to address further since there is not enough detail provided. • Chapter 3 page 42 2nd paragraph 2nd sentence. This is not what has occurred over the past 20 years is not what has happened. Staff Response: Staff previously updated this sentence and it was missed, the current draft provided to the BOCC has this section corrected. ATTACHMENT A: INCLUDES STAFF RESPONSE (11/12/25) • Chapter 3 page 44 1st paragraph 1st sentence. This is inaccurate for Mason County. Staff Response: Historical trends show population growth has half going to UGAs and half to rural lands, with the majority of the UGA growth occurring in the Shelton UGA, this information has been updated as noted in the previous response. Not suggesting any change to this paragraph because it is also talking about growth related to the size of the area, “concentration”. • Page 45 chapter 3.3.3 Green Diamond lot retirement project needs a separate zoning designation for the Conservation easements. When are we going to address this?? Staff Response: After further review of the land that is now enrolled, staff created a new “designation” called Forest Legacy Lands. We have to update the mapping at the Future Land Use level since there is acreage in Inholding Land and Long Term Commercial Forest as well as the Rural Lands. The updated map has been provided to the BOCC. This is it for today.. Jeff Carey Current Asbestos Cement PVC BC WATER 25 Fire Hydrants Mains ATTACHMENT: B Public Works Inventory Sheets Current 4 85 Fully Metered Connections Residential Only Reservoir SOURCE INFORMATION RW WATER ATTACHMENT: B Public Works Inventory Sheets Gravity Sewer Main Force Mains LS 1 Next to HOA Cabana LS 2 Madrona Parkway ERU's Process Capacity RW WWTP 4300 LF of 8" Lined Concrete Pipe and 3900 LF of 8"PVC Pipe 2"& 2.5"HDPE ATTACHMENT: B Public Works Inventory Sheets Gravity Sewer Main Force Mains Name Location Victor SR 302 Allyn Southern Trminus of North Bay Rd on E side TPU E Rainier Dr Trailer Park SR 3 Drum Street Corner of Drum and Sullivan Streets Lakeshore Corner of E Channel Dr and Lakeshore Drive Lakeland E Lakeland Drive Old Ranch On E Old Ranch Rd. South of Homestead Soderberg South of the Western Terminus of E Sterling Dr Virgil Western terminus of Eugenia Ave ERU's 1430 Process Capacity Headworks 2.5 MGD SBR .625 MGD Disinfection 2.5 MGD Storage Pond .365 MGD Sprayfield .365 MGD NBCI Wastewater 6', 8" & 12" PVC 2", 3", 5", 6", 8", 12" HDPE ATTACHMENT: B Public Works Inventory Sheets 2.5 Miles Gravity Sewer Main 3.9 miles of Force Mains 8" to 42" PVC Name Location LS 1 SR3 LS 2 SR3 LS 3 Sunlit Canyon Road LS 4 SR3 G1 Old Belfair HWY ERU's 691 Headworks 1 MGD Collections System Pump Stations Connections Water Reclamation Facility Belfair Wastewater ATTACHMENT: B Public Works Inventory Sheets NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in Mason County Building I, Commission Chambers, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on December 16, 2025 at 9:15a. SAID HEARING will be to take public comment on the 2025 Mason County Comprehensive Plan periodic update as required by RCW 36.70A. Said hearing will include the Comprehensive Plan, Appendices including the 2026 – 2031 Capital Improvement Program, Future Land Use Map, and Final Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County website https://www.masoncountywa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the “raise hand” feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to msmith@masoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners’ Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584; or call (360) 427-9670 ext. 230. If special accommodations are needed, please contact the Commissioners' office, (360) 427- 9670 ext. 419. DATED this 25 day of November 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON __________________________________ McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Bill: 615 W. Alder Street Shelton, Wa 98584 Cc: Commissioners Department of Community Development Shelton Journal: Publ. 2t: December 4, 2025 & December 11, 2025 Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Melissa Casey Ext: 404 Public Health ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): 6/9/25, 7/28/25, 9/22/25, 10/13/25, 11/3/25, 11/17/25 Agenda Date(s): 11/25/25 Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☒ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the Item: ShelterWorks Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Subcontract Background/Executive Summary: The Department of Commerce contracts with Mason County directly to fund homelessness crisis response systems and to assist people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness to obtain or maintain housing. RCW 43.185C authorizes the local government’s responsibility to administer these funds. An RFP was released for the operation of a cold-weather night-by-night emergency shelter, and the recommendation to fund ShelterWorks has been previously reviewed and approved by the board. Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): $154,025 from Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant Contract No: 26-46108-20 Public Outreach: Followed the competitive bid process per Resolution No. 2025-015 to select the service provider; Housing & Behavioral Health Advisory board scored the application and made funding recommendations Requested Action: Move to 11/25/25 action agenda for approval Attachment(s): ShelterWorks Subcontract Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 2 Special Terms and Conditions CONTRACTOR agrees to the following: The award of funds does not guarantee that the CONTRACTOR will receive funding if special conditions are not met. The following documents are requirements and must be received within 30 days of the date of execution for the CONTRACTOR to submit an invoice and receive funding. If the agency has provided these documents under a previous contract, only updated documents need to be provided. For tracking purposes, please notify COUNTY on each item stating “no updates” if this is the case. 1. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS to receive funding: a. Vendor Payment Form b. Certificate of Insurance (see Exhibit B Insurance Requirements) c. Hazardous Weather Response Plan d. Exhibit E Attestation e. Program Organization Chart f. Cost Distribution Plan (if applicable) g. Policies & Procedures related to avoiding Duplicate Billing for programs that may share clients or are dual enrolled in other programs 2. Consolidated Homeless Grant funding must be prioritized for preserving and maintaining existing programs and service levels, as reported to Commerce in the SFY 2024 Annual Expenditure Report. Federal and State Benchmarks, Data Collection, and Evaluation: The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Commerce may require additional reporting of programs and continuums of care directly or indirectly related to the funding awarded such as, but not limited to, Coordinated Entry, Data Quality, Data Timeliness, Housing Inventory Report, Annual Performance Report, Point in Time Count and System Performance Measures. CONTRACTOR agrees to participate in these evaluation efforts, meet individual benchmarks that contribute to the system and will fulfill the data collection and reporting requirements specified at the time of the request. It will be the obligation of the COUNTY representatives, CONTRACTOR and other contractors to provide protections and assurances regarding the confidentiality of data, samples of work (in any media format) and/or interview comments provided by participants. CONTRACTOR also agrees to provide the COUNTY with the results of any independent or self-directed evaluation or research undertaken in respect to the funded program. Contract Closeout: CONTRACTOR shall adhere to any Commerce year-end fiscal deadlines. In the event of early termination or non-renewal of a contract, final payment is contingent upon the CONTRACTOR’S ability to provide the COUNTY with all invoices and work product including plans, narrative reports, and data reports, to release the final payment for services within sixty (60) calendar days of contract completion or termination. The COUNTY shall have no further obligation to pay CONTRACTOR if any invoices or reports are past due for the sixty (60) day period following the contract term end date. If funding has been awarded for the next grant term and there are outstanding invoices or reports that are not completed to a satisfactory level by July 31, the CONTRACTOR will start the new contract term in Probation Status. Funding Source: Department of Commerce Consolidated Homeless Grant Contract Number: 26-46108-20 Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 3 General Terms and Conditions Scope of Service: CONTRACTOR agrees to provide COUNTY the services and any materials as set forth as identified in “Exhibit A Scope of Service,” during the CONTRACT period. In the event that CONTRACTOR expends the total award specified in “Exhibit C Budget” before the end of the CONTRACT duration, CONTRACTOR remains liable to provide COUNTY the services as identified in “Exhibit A Scope of Service.” No material, labor or facilities will be furnished by COUNTY, unless otherwise provided for in the CONTRACT. Term: Services provided by CONTRACTOR prior to or after the term of this CONTRACT shall be performed at the expense of CONTRACTOR and are not compensable under this CONTRACT unless both parties hereto agree to such provision in writing. The term of this CONTRACT may be extended by mutual consent of the parties, provided, however, that the CONTRACT is in writing and signed by both parties. Amendments and Extension: This CONTRACT may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such an amendment shall not be binding unless they are in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties. The duration of this CONTRACT may be extended by mutual written consent of the parties, for a period of up to one year, and for a total of no longer than three years. Independent Contractor: The CONTRACTOR shall furnish CONTRACTOR's services 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 CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR as an independent contractor. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the entire compensation for this CONTRACT is specified in Exhibit C Budget and the CONTRACTOR is not entitled to any benefits including, but not limited to: vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave pay, medical, dental, or other insurance benefits, or any other rights or privileges afforded to employees of COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR represents that he/she/it maintains a separate place of business, serves clients other than COUNTY, will report all income and expense accrued under this CONTRACT 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. CONTRACTOR will defend, indemnify and hold harmless 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. Taxes: CONTRACTOR understands and acknowledges that COUNTY will not withhold Federal or State income taxes. Where required by State or Federal law, the CONTRACTOR authorizes COUNTY to withhold for any taxes other than income taxes (i.e., Medicare). All compensation received by the CONTRACTOR will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service at the end of Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 4 the calendar year in accordance with the applicable IRS regulations. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make the necessary estimated tax payments throughout the year, if any, and the CONTRACTOR is solely liable for any tax obligation arising from the CONTRACTOR's performance of this CONTRACT. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to indemnify COUNTY against any demand to pay taxes arising from the CONTRACTOR's failure to pay taxes on compensation earned pursuant to this CONTRACT. COUNTY will pay sales and use taxes imposed on goods or services acquired hereunder as required by law. The CONTRACTOR must pay all other taxes, including, but not limited to, Business and Occupation Tax, taxes based on the CONTRACTOR's gross or net income, or personal property to which COUNTY does not hold title. COUNTY is exempt from Federal Excise Tax. No Guarantee of Employment: The performance of all or part of this CONTRACT by the CONTRACTOR shall not operate to vest any employment rights whatsoever and shall not be deemed to guarantee any employment of CONTRACTOR or any employee of CONTRACTOR or any sub-contractor or any employee of any sub-contractor by COUNTY at the present time or in the future. Accounting and Payment for CONTRACTOR Services: Payment to the CONTRACTOR for services rendered under this CONTRACT shall be as set forth in “Exhibit C Budget.” Where Exhibit C requires payments by the COUNTY, payment shall be based upon written claims supported, unless otherwise provided in Exhibit C, by documentation of units of work actually performed and amounts earned, including, where appropriate, the actual number of days worked each month, total number of hours for the month, and the total dollar payment requested, so as to comply with municipal auditing requirements. Acceptable invoices will be processed within 30 days of receipt. Unless specifically stated in Exhibit C or approved in writing in advance by the official executing this CONTRACT for COUNTY or his or her designee (hereinafter referred to as the "Administrative Officer"), COUNTY will not reimburse the CONTRACTOR for any costs or expenses incurred by the CONTRACTOR in the performance of this CONTRACT. Where required, COUNTY shall, upon receipt of appropriate documentation, compensate the CONTRACTOR, no more often than monthly, in accordance with COUNTY’s customary procedures, pursuant to the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit C. Budget: CONTRACTOR further agrees that funds provided under this CONTRACT will be expended as specifically itemized line by line in the Budget provided in Exhibit C, and that CONTRACTOR will follow the Budget Amendment Process for quarterly expense transfers within a budget category (i.e., operations, administration, facility support). Budget transfers will not be made unless approved by the COUNTY. Late requests will not be accepted. Withholding Payment: In the event the CONTRACTOR has failed to perform any obligation under this CONTRACT within the times set forth in this CONTRACT, then COUNTY may, upon written notice, withhold from amounts otherwise due and payable to CONTRACTOR, without penalty, until such failure to perform is cured or otherwise adjudicated. Withholding under this clause shall not be deemed a breach entitling CONTRACTOR to termination or damages, provided that COUNTY promptly gives notice in writing to the CONTRACTOR of the nature of the default or failure to perform, and in no case more than ten (10) days after it determines to withhold amounts Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 5 otherwise due. A determination of the Administrative Officer set forth in a notice to the CONTRACTOR of the action required and/or the amount required to cure any alleged failure to perform shall be deemed conclusive, except to the extent that the CONTRACTOR acts within the times and in strict accord with the provisions of the Disputes clause of this CONTRACT. COUNTY may act in accordance with any determination of the Administrative Officer which has become conclusive under this clause, without prejudice to any other remedy under the CONTRACT, to take all or any of the following actions: (1) cure any failure or default, (2) to pay any amount so required to be paid and to charge the same to the account of the CONTRACTOR, (3) to set off any amount so paid or incurred from amounts due or to become due the CONTRACTOR. In the event the CONTRACTOR obtains relief upon a claim under the Disputes clause, no penalty or damages shall accrue to CONTRACTOR by reason of good faith withholding by COUNTY under this clause. Billing Procedures and Payment: The funding awarded may only be used for eligible activities and expenses. COUNTY will pay CONTRACTOR upon acceptance of services provided and receipt of properly completed invoices, which shall be submitted to the COUNTY representative not more often than monthly. Exceptions to the single billing per month (or quarterly) can be made by the COUNTY on a case-by-case basis. The CONTRACTOR shall only be paid as a reimbursement of allowable costs incurred during each invoice period, according to the terms provided in Exhibit A, if the CONTRACTOR performs the services and submits all reporting to a satisfactory level. The COUNTY may, in its sole discretion, withhold payments claimed by the CONTRACTOR for services rendered if the CONTRACTOR fails to satisfactorily comply with any term or condition of this CONTRACT. No payments in advance or in anticipation of services or supplies to be provided under this CONTRACT shall be made by the COUNTY. No payment shall be made for any work performed by the CONTRACTOR, except for work identified and set forth in this CONTRACT. Unless otherwise provided for in this CONTRACT or any exhibits hereto, the CONTRACTOR will not be paid for any billings or invoices presented for costs incurred prior to the date of execution or after June 30, 2027. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowable costs incurred by its own organization or that of its subcontractors. Duplicate Payment: A duplication of benefits (DOB) occurs when a person, household, business, government, or other entity receives financial assistance from multiple sources for the same purpose, and the total assistance received for that purpose is more than the total need for assistance. The COUNTY shall not pay CONTRACTOR if the CONTRACTOR has charged or will charge any other party under any other Grant, subgrant/subcontract, or agreement, for the same services or expenses. If it is determined that CONTRACTOR has received duplicate payment, the CONTRACTOR must pay back the COUNTY for these expenses. The contractor must have policies and procedures that differentiate funding and program FTE, enrollment criteria, program descriptions, caseloads, or similar methods. Fraud and Other Loss Reporting: CONTRACTOR shall report in writing all known or suspected fraud or other loss of any funds or other property furnished under this CONTRACT immediately or as soon as practicable. All cases reported to law enforcement must be tracked and follow the fraud guidance in the guidelines. Labor Standards: CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal requirements, including but not limited to those pertaining to payment of wages and working conditions, in accordance Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 6 with RCW 39.12.040, the Prevailing Wage Act; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Davis-Bacon Act; and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act providing for weekly payment of prevailing wages, minimum overtime pay, and providing that no laborer or mechanic shall be required to work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety as determined by regulations promulgated by the Federal Secretary of Labor and/or the State of Washington. Assignment and Subcontracting: The performance of all activities contemplated by this CONTRACT shall be accomplished by CONTRACTOR. No portion of this CONTRACT may be assigned or subcontracted to any other individual, firm or entity without the express and prior written approval of COUNTY. If subcontracting is approved, the CONTRACTOR is responsible to COUNTY should the subcontractor fail to comply with any applicable term or condition of this contract. CONTRACTOR shall audit and monitor the activities of the subcontractor during the contract term to assure fiscal conditions and performance metrics are met. COUNTY will be included on any audit or monitoring activities and reports. Conflict of Interest: If at any time prior to commencement of, or during the term of this CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR or any of its employees involved in the performance of this CONTRACT shall have or develop an interest in the subject matter of this CONTRACT that is potentially in conflict with the COUNTY’s interest, then CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify COUNTY of the same. The notification of COUNTY shall be made with sufficient specificity to enable COUNTY to make an informed judgment as to whether or not COUNTY’s interest may be compromised in any manner by the existence of the conflict, actual or potential. Thereafter, COUNTY may require CONTRACTOR to take reasonable steps to remove the conflict of interest. COUNTY may also terminate this CONTRACT according to the provisions herein for termination. 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. CONTRACTOR 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. Furthermore, in those cases in which CONTRACTOR is governed by such laws, CONTRACTOR shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, except where such constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Such action shall include, but not be limited to: advertising, hiring, promotions, layoffs or terminations, rate of pay or other forms of compensation benefits, selection for training including apprenticeship, and participation in recreational and educational activities. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by them or on their behalf, CONTRACTOR shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The foregoing provisions shall also be binding upon any sub-contractor, provided that the foregoing provision shall not apply to contracts or sub-contractors for standard commercial supplies or raw materials, or to sole proprietorships with no employees. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 7 Non-Discrimination in Client Services: CONTRACTOR 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 an individual or business any service or benefits under this CONTRACT; or subject an individual or business to segregation or separate treatment in any manner related to his/her/its receipt any service or services or other benefits provided under this CONTRACT; or deny an individual or business an opportunity to participate in any program provided by this CONTRACT. Waiver of Noncompetition: CONTRACTOR irrevocably waives any existing rights which it may have, by contract or otherwise, to require another person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal to or performing work or providing supplies to COUNTY, and CONTRACTOR further promises that it will not in the future, directly or indirectly, induce or solicit any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a bid or proposal to or from performing work or providing supplies to COUNTY. Debarment Certification: The CONTRACTOR, by signature to this contract, certifies that the CONTRACTOR is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in this contract by any Federal department or agency. Work Product: CONTRACTOR will provide COUNTY with all work product including; plans, data reports, prior to the release of the final payment for services. Patent/Copyright Infringement: CONTRACTOR 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 CONTRACTOR infringes any patent or copyright. CONTRACTOR 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. CONTRACTOR shall be notified promptly in writing by COUNTY of any notice of such claim. B. CONTRACTOR 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. Confidentiality: CONTRACTOR, its employees, sub-contractors, and their employees shall maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by COUNTY or acquired by CONTRACTOR in performance of this CONTRACT, except upon the prior written consent of COUNTY or an order entered by a court after having acquired jurisdiction over COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall immediately give to COUNTY notice of any judicial proceeding seeking disclosure of such information. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, its officials, agents or employees from all loss or expense, including, but not limited to, settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees and costs resulting from CONTRACTOR's breach of this provision. Right to Review: This CONTRACT is subject to review by any Federal, State or COUNTY auditor. COUNTY or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial and service components of this program by whatever means are deemed expedient by the Administrative Officer or by COUNTY's Auditor’s Office. Such review may occur with or without notice and may include, but Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 8 is not limited to, on-site inspection by COUNTY agents or employees, inspection of all records or other materials which COUNTY deems pertinent to the CONTRACT and its performance, and any and all communications with or evaluations by service recipients under this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to the performance of work under this CONTRACT for six (6) years after CONTRACT termination, and shall make them available for such review, within Mason County, State of Washington, upon request. CONTRACTOR also agrees to notify the Administrative Officer in advance of any inspections, audits, or program review by any individual, agency, or governmental unit whose purpose is to review the services provided within the terms of this CONTRACT. If no advance notice is given to CONTRACTOR, then CONTRACTOR agrees to notify the Administrative Officer as soon as it is practical. Records Maintenance: CONTRACTOR agrees to keep records in an easily read form sufficient to account for all receipts and expenditures of contract funds. These records, as well as supporting documentation, will be archived by the CONTRACTOR’S office for at least six (6) years after the end of the contract. CONTRACTOR agrees to make such books, records, and supporting documentation available to the COUNTY for inspection when requested. Reporting and Other Contract Requirements: CONTRACTOR agrees to submit program and expense reports, as well as perform all other requirements outlined in “Exhibit A Scope of Service,” on or before the dates indicated therein. The COUNTY reserves the right to aggregate, disaggregate, analyze, reproduce, and/or disseminate the data provided in program reports, financial activity reports, or any other reports submitted to the COUNTY with respect to the program. Change in Personnel: The success of the approved program is largely contingent on the approved staffing identified in the proposal application and/or related to the final award amount and related services. Should there be any material change in job description, level of authority, or employment status of program staffing (or projected staff start dates for new programs) during the term of the CONTRACT, the COUNTY requires that the CONTRACTOR notify the COUNTY in writing within 15 days of the change and includes a staffing plan to minimize any disruption in services. CONTRACTOR will provide updates if there are any changes to the staffing plan or hiring delays. Equipment Purchase, Maintenance, and Ownership: The CONTRACTOR agrees that any depreciable equipment purchased, in whole or part, with contract funds at a cost of $1,000 per item or more, is upon its purchase the property of the COUNTY and will be used only for the program funded. The CONTRACTOR agrees to establish and maintain transaction documents (purchase requisitions, packing slips, invoices, receipts) and maintenance records of equipment purchased with Contract funds. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any loss or damage to property of the COUNTY that results from the negligence of the contractor or that results from the failure on the part of the contractor to maintain and administer that property in accordance with sound management practices. In the case of Early Termination, the CONTRACTOR agrees that all such equipment will be returned to the COUNTY unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by the CONTRACTOR and the COUNTY. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 9 Insurance Requirements: At a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall provide insurance that meets or exceeds the requirements detailed in "Exhibit B Insurance Requirements." Insurance as a Condition of Payment: Payments due to CONTRACTOR under this CONTRACT are expressly conditioned upon the CONTRACTOR’s strict compliance with all insurance requirements under this CONTRACT. Payment to CONTRACTOR shall be suspended in the event of non-compliance. Upon receipt of evidence of full compliance, payments not otherwise subject to withholding or set-off will be released to CONTRACTOR. Industrial Insurance Waiver: With respect to the performance of this CONTRACT and as to claims against COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees, CONTRACTOR expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to its employees and agrees that the obligations to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided in this CONTRACT extend to any claim brought by or on behalf of any employee of CONTRACTOR. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties to this CONTRACT. CONTRACTOR Commitments, Warranties and Representations: Any written commitment received from CONTRACTOR concerning this CONTRACT shall be binding upon CONTRACTOR, unless otherwise specifically provided herein with reference to this paragraph. Failure of CONTRACTOR to fulfill such a commitment shall render CONTRACTOR liable for damages to COUNTY. A commitment includes, but is not limited to, any representation made prior to execution of this CONTRACT, whether or not incorporated elsewhere herein by reference, as to performance of services or equipment, prices or options for future acquisition to remain in effect for a fixed period, or warranties. Defense and Indemnity Contract: Indemnification by CONTRACTOR. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, defend and hold COUNTY and its departments, 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 there from) which 1) are caused in whole or in part by any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of the CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents or volunteers or CONTRACTOR's subcontractors and their employees, agents or volunteers; or 2) are directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with performance of this CONTRACT; or 3) are based upon CONTRACTOR’s or its subcontractors’ use of, presence upon or proximity to the property of COUNTY. This indemnification obligation of CONTRACTOR shall not apply in the limited circumstance where the claim, damage, loss or expense is caused by the sole negligence of COUNTY. This indemnification obligation of the CONTRACTOR shall not be limited in any way by the Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, or by application of any other workmen's compensation act, disability benefit act or other employee benefit act, and the CONTRACTOR hereby expressly waives any immunity afforded by such acts. The foregoing indemnification obligations of the CONTRACTOR are a material inducement to COUNTY to enter into this CONTRACT, are reflected in CONTRACTOR’s compensation, and have been mutually negotiated by the parties. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 10 Participation by County – No Waiver. COUNTY reserves the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the defense of any claim, damages, losses or expenses and such participation shall not constitute a waiver of CONTRACTOR’s indemnity obligations under this CONTRACT. Survival of CONTRACTOR’s Indemnity Obligations. CONTRACTOR agrees all CONTRACTOR’s indemnity obligations shall survive the completion, expiration or termination of this CONTRACT. Indemnity by Subcontractors. In the event the CONTRACTOR enters into subcontracts to the extent allowed under this CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR's subcontractors shall indemnify COUNTY on a basis equal to or exceeding CONTRACTOR’s indemnity obligations to COUNTY. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations: This CONTRACT shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations of the United States of America, the State of Washington, political subdivisions of the State of Washington and Mason County. CONTRACTOR also agrees to comply with applicable Federal, State, County or municipal standards for licensing, certification and operation of facilities and programs, and accreditation and licensing of individuals. Administration of Contract: COUNTY hereby appoints, and CONTRACTOR hereby accepts, the Mason County Public Health and Human Services Director and his or her designee, as COUNTY’s representative, hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Officer, for the purposes of administering the provisions of this CONTRACT, including COUNTY’s right to receive and act on all reports and documents, and any auditing performed by the COUNTY related to this CONTRACT. The Administrative Officer for purposes of this CONTRACT is: Melissa Casey, Community Health Manager Mason County Public Health & Human Services 415 N. 6th Street Phone: 360-427-9670 Ext. 404 Fax: 360-427-7787 E-mail: mcasey@masoncountywa.gov Financial Contact: Casey Bingham, Finance Manager Mason County Public Health & Human Services 415 N. 6th Street Phone: 360-427-9670 Ext. 562 Fax: 360-427-7787 E-mail: caseyb@masoncountywa.gov Notice: Except as set forth elsewhere in the CONTRACT, for all purposes under this CONTRACT except service of process, notice shall be given by CONTRACTOR to COUNTY’s Administrative Officer under this CONTRACT. Notices and other communication may be conducted via e-mail, U.S. mail, fax, hand-delivery or other generally accepted manner including delivery services. Modifications: Either party may request changes in the CONTRACT. Any and all agreed modifications, to be valid and binding upon either party, shall be in writing and signed by both of the parties. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 11 Termination for Default: If CONTRACTOR defaults by failing to perform any of the obligations of the CONTRACT or becomes insolvent or is declared bankrupt or commits any act of bankruptcy or insolvency or makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, COUNTY may, by depositing written notice to CONTRACTOR in the U.S. mail, terminate the CONTRACT, and at COUNTY’s option, obtain performance of the work elsewhere. If the CONTRACT is terminated for default, CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any further payments under the CONTRACT until all work called for has been fully performed. Any extra cost or damage to COUNTY resulting from such default(s) shall be deducted from any money due or coming due to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall bear any extra expenses incurred by COUNTY in completing the work, including all increased costs for completing the work, and all damage sustained, or which may be sustained by COUNTY by reason of such default. If a notice of termination for default has been issued and it is later determined for any reason that CONTRACTOR was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to the Termination for Public Convenience paragraph hereof. Termination for Public Convenience: COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part whenever COUNTY determines, in its sole discretion, that such termination is in the interests of COUNTY. Whenever the CONTRACT is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed in compliance with Exhibit A Scope of Service and Exhibit C Budget. An equitable adjustment in the CONTRACT price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this CONTRACT by COUNTY at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute breach of CONTRACT by COUNTY. Termination for Reduced Funding: COUNTY may terminate this CONTRACT in whole or in part should COUNTY determine, in its sole discretion, that such termination is necessary due to a decrease in available project funding including State and/or Federal grants. Whenever the CONTRACT is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed in compliance with Exhibit A Scope of Service and Exhibit C Budget. Disputes: 1. Differences between the CONTRACTOR and COUNTY, arising under and by virtue of the AGREEMENT shall be brought to the attention of COUNTY at the earliest possible time in order that such matters may be settled or other appropriate action promptly taken. For objections that are not made in the manner specified and within the time limits stated, the records, orders, rulings, instructions, and decisions of the Administrative Officer shall be final and conclusive. 2. The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to additional compensation which otherwise may be payable, or to extension of time for (1) any act or failure to act by the Administrative Officer of COUNTY, or (2) the happening of any event or occurrence, unless the CONTRACTOR has given COUNTY a written Notice of Potential Claim within ten (10) days of the commencement of the act, failure, or event giving rise to the claim, and before final payment by COUNTY. The written Notice of Potential Claim shall set forth the reasons for which the CONTRACTOR believes additional compensation or extension of time is due, the Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 12 nature of the cost involved, and insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. CONTRACTOR shall keep full and complete daily records of the work performed, labor and material used, and all costs and additional time claimed to be additional. 3. The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim any such additional compensation, or extension of time, unless within thirty (30) days of the accomplishment of the portion of the work from which the claim arose, and before final payment by COUNTY, the CONTRACTOR has given COUNTY a detailed written statement of each element of cost or other compensation requested and of all elements of additional time required, and copies of any supporting documents evidencing the amount or the extension of time claimed to be due. Arbitration: Other than claims for injunctive relief brought by a party hereto (which may be brought either in court or pursuant to this arbitration provision), and consistent with the provisions hereinabove, any claim, dispute or controversy between the parties under, arising out of, or related to this CONTRACT or otherwise, including issues of specific performance, shall be determined by arbitration in Shelton, Washington, under the applicable American Arbitration Association (AAA) rules in effect on the date hereof, as modified by this CONTRACT. There shall be one arbitrator selected by the parties within ten (10) days of the arbitration demand, or if not, by the AAA or any other group having similar credentials. Any issue about whether a claim is covered by this CONTRACT shall be determined by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall apply substantive law and may award injunctive relief, equitable relief (including specific performance), or any other remedy available from a judge, including expenses, costs and attorney fees to the prevailing party and pre-award interest, but shall not have the power to award punitive damages. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding and an order confirming the award or judgment upon the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The parties agree that the decision of the arbitrator shall be the sole and exclusive remedy between them regarding any dispute presented or pled before the arbitrator. At the request of either party made not later than forty-five (45) days after the arbitration demand, the parties agree to submit the dispute to nonbinding mediation, which shall not delay the arbitration hearing date; provided, that either party may decline to mediate and proceed with arbitration. Any arbitration proceeding commenced to enforce or interpret this CONTRACT shall be brought within six (6) years after the initial occurrence giving rise to the claim, dispute or issue for which arbitration is commenced, regardless of the date of discovery or whether the claim, dispute or issue was continuing in nature. Claims, disputes or issues arising more than six (6) years prior to a written request or demand for arbitration issued under this Agreement are not subject to arbitration. Venue and Choice of Law: In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this CONTRACT, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the courts of the State of Washington and Mason County. Unless otherwise specified herein, this CONTRACT shall be governed by the laws of Mason County and the State of Washington. Severability: If any term or condition of this CONTRACT or the application thereof to any person(s) or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, conditions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid term, condition or application. To this end, the terms and conditions of this CONTRACT are declared severable. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 13 Waiver: Waiver of any breach or condition of this CONTRACT shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach. No term or condition of this CONTRACT shall be held to be waived, modified or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto. The failure of COUNTY to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants of this CONTRACT, or to exercise any option herein conferred in any one or more instances, shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any such, or any other covenants or contracts, but the same shall be and remain in full force and effect. Order of Precedence: A. Applicable federal, state, and county statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures B. Funding source agreement(s) including attachments C. Special Terms and Conditions D. General Terms and Conditions E. Exhibit A, Scope of Service F. Exhibit B, Insurance Requirements G. Exhibit C, Budget H. Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) Guidelines, CHG Supplemental Manual Entire Contract: This written CONTRACT, comprised of the writings signed or otherwise identified and attached hereto, represents the entire CONTRACT between the parties and supersedes any prior oral statements, discussions, or understandings between the parties. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 14 EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICE A. Consolidated Homeless Grant funding must be prioritized for preserving and maintaining existing programs and service levels (i.e., households served), as reported to Commerce in the SFY 2024 Annual Expenditure Report. B. CONTRACTOR shall commit to operating a high-performing crisis response system in their county by: a. Assessing each household’s housing needs and facilitating housing stability with the goal of obtaining or maintaining permanent housing. b. Employing a progressive engagement service model. c. Prioritizing households most likely to become homeless when using homelessness prevention rent assistance. d. Being anti-racist leaders in their crisis response systems and facilitating partnerships among organizations that respond to the disproportionality in services and outcomes for communities that may not seek assistance from mainstream organizations. C. CONTRACTOR shall submit the deliverables outlined in EXHIBIT D DELIVERABLE TABLE on time with truthful, accurate information. D. CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the requirements, policies and procedures in the Consolidated Homeless Grant Guidelines, including the Washington State Coordinated Entry Guidelines. E. CONTRACTOR roles and responsibilities: a. Provide direct service delivery according to the descriptions in the homeless response system RFP, CHG Guidelines, CHG Supplemental Manual, and best practices for the programs being implemented. b. Identify individuals in need and work with other service providers to prioritize aid, ensuring those who need help most get it quickly. c. Assess eligibility and apply housing first principles, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction to help program participants achieve stability and positive housing outcomes. d. Involve people who have experienced homelessness in developing service delivery models and provide opportunities for their feedback. e. Ensure the Washington Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) operates in accordance with RCW 43.185C.180, the CHG Guidelines, and HUD data standards: • All projects are set up correctly in HMIS • All data is accurate, complete, and timely f. Respond to the disproportionality in access to services, service provision, and outcomes. g. Use a progressive engagement service model. h. Operate programs within the approved budget and households served. Project Intervention Type Funded: Overnight Emergency Shelter Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 15 Overnight Emergency Shelters: (CHG 1.4.1.1) Emergency Shelters address the immediate needs of vulnerable populations by offering short- term, temporary overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness. They may operate through facility-based sites or use hotel/motel vouchers. The effectiveness of Emergency Shelters is measured by their capacity to be full, their racial equity, and the number of households that transition from shelters to stable housing outcomes. Shelterworks will provide low-barrier overnight shelter for single adults without children, on a first-come, first-served basis, between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am, along with meals, hygiene facilities/showers, and clothing. Case management will be available onsite, provided by certified peer counselors with lived experience in homelessness and recovery. All services will be offered at Community Lifeline, 218 N Third Street in Shelton, under an agreement between Shelterworks and Community Lifeline. Emergency Shelter Deliverables: 1. Achieve a capacity of 35 beds filled with provisions for up to 56 beds during extreme weather events. During instances of increased capacity, the organization will partner with other agencies for volunteer staffing. 2. Adhere to the Conditional Use Permit on file with the City of Shelton. 3. Adhere to the Low Barrier Housing Requirement (CHG Section 2.1.2). 4. Provide one daily meal. 5. Provide hygiene facilities, showers, and clothing. 6. Operate a notification system for key community partners on bed availability, referral process, and provide adequate resources and assistance to individuals that are unable to stay when the shelter is at maximum occupancy capacity or when the shelter or part of the shelter is closed for any reason. 7. Develop and implement a hazardous weather response plan with the ability to increase capacity and respond to community needs during periods of extremely cold weather (i.e., windchill reaches 35 degrees or below, a combination of cold temperatures and precipitation, flooding) 8. Policies and Procedures that demonstrate the following: a. Check-in process that includes a reasonable check-in time and accounts for households that may be late or unable to make a predetermined time. b. The protocol when maximum capacity is reached and the procedures to assist households in finding other shelter options. c. Protocols for emergency situations when employees are present and, if different, during hours when employees are not present. d. The process for shelter stayer to exit each day and included length of time. e. Bed bug screening, mitigation, and avoidance. f. Low barrier housing requirement. Program Budget: Administration Facility Support Total Monthly Expenses $38,506.15 Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 16 EXHIBIT B INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Without limiting CONTRACTOR’s indemnification of the COUNTY, and prior to commencement of Work, CONTRACTOR shall obtain, provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, and any extensions thereof, policies of insurance of the type and amounts set forth below and in a form satisfactory to County. A. MINIMUM Insurance Requirements: 1. Commercial General Liability Insurance, using standard Insurance Services Office “Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01, with an edition date prior to 2004, or the exact equivalent. Coverage for an additional insured shall not be limited to its vicarious liability. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for all covered losses and no less than $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, and products/completed operations, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability. 2. Workers’ Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits for CONTRACTOR's, no less than $1,000,000 per accident for all covered losses. 3. Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including owned, non-owned and hired autos, or the exact equivalent. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per accident, combined single limit. If CONTRACTOR owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, CONTRACTOR shall obtain evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person. 4. Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance. Consultant shall maintain professional liability insurance that covers the Services to be performed in connection with this Agreement, in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement and Consultant agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement. Coverage shall include acts, errors, or omissions arising from professional services, including housing placement, case management, compliance reporting, and administration of grant funds. 5. Cyber Liability Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall maintain cyber liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate. Such coverage shall include privacy liability, network security, breach response, notification, credit monitoring, regulatory defense, and system restoration expenses related to the use and access of HMIS and other client data. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 17 6. Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance (Over Primary) if used to meet limit requirements, shall provide coverage at least as broad as specified for the underlying coverages. Such policy or policies shall include as insureds those covered by the underlying policies, including additional insureds. Coverage shall be “pay on behalf”, with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits. There shall be no cross-liability exclusion precluding coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another. Coverage shall be applicable to County for injury to employees of Contractor, subcontractors or others involved in the Work. The scope of coverage provided is subject to approval of County following receipt of proof of insurance as required herein. B. Proof of Insurance: CONTRACTOR shall provide certificates of insurance to COUNTY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein, along with required endorsements and waivers. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by COUNYT’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of Work. C. Basic Stipulations: 1. CONTRACTOR agrees to endorse third party liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds COUNTY, its officials, employees and agents, using ISO CG 20 10 or equivalent forms. CONTRACTOR also agrees to require all contractors, subcontractors, and anyone else involved in this CONTRACT on behalf of the CONTRACTOR (hereinafter “indemnifying parties”) to comply with these provisions. This provision shall also apply to excess liability policies. 2. CONTRACTOR hereby waives all rights of recovery against COUNTY, regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all indemnifying parties to do likewise. 3. All insurance coverage maintained or procured under this Agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against COUNTY, its elected or appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers, or must specifically allow the insured to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. 4. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall not make any reductions in scope or limits of coverage that may affect COUNTY’s protection without COUNTY’s prior written consent. 5. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide evidence of the insurance required herein, satisfactory to COUNTY, consisting of: a) certificate(s) of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and, b) an additional insured endorsement to CONTRACTOR’s general liability policy using Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CG 20 10 or equivalent forms. CONTRACTOR agrees, upon request by COUNTY to provide complete, certified copies of any policies required within ten (10) days of such request. COUNTY has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests. Any premium so Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 18 paid by COUNTY shall be charged to and promptly paid by CONTRACTOR or deducted from sums due CONTRACTOR. Any actual or alleged failure on the part of COUNTY or any other additional insured under these requirements to obtain proof of insurance required under this CONTRACT in no way waives any right or remedy of COUNTY or any additional insured, in this or in any other regard. 6. It is acknowledged by the parties of this CONTRACT that all insurance coverage required to be provided by CONTRACTOR or indemnifying party, is intended to apply first and on a primary and non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self-insurance available to COUNTY. 7. CONTRACTOR agrees not to self-insure or to use any self-insured retentions on any portion of the insurance required herein and further agrees that it will not allow any indemnifying party to self- insure its obligations to COUNTY. If CONTRACTOR’s existing coverage includes a self-insured retention, the self-insured retention must be declared to the COUNTY. The COUNTY may review options with CONTRACTOR, which may include reduction or elimination of the self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. 8. CONTRACTOR will renew the required coverage annually as long as COUNTY, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this CONTRACT. This obligation applies whether or not the CONTRACT is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until COUNTY executes a written statement to that effect. 9. The limits of insurance as described above shall be considered as minimum requirements. Should any coverage carried by CONTRACTOR or a subcontractor of any tier maintain insurance with limits of liability that exceed the required limits or coverage that is broader than as outlined above, those higher limits and broader coverage shall be deemed to apply for the benefit of any person or organization included as an additional insured and those limits shall become the required minimum limits of insurance in all Paragraphs and Sections of this CONTRACT. 10. None of the policies required herein shall be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement that has not been first submitted to COUNTY and approved of in writing. 11. The requirements in this Exhibit supersede all other sections and provisions of this CONTRACT to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Exhibit. 12. Unless otherwise approved by COUNTY, insurance provided pursuant to these requirements shall be by insurers authorized to do business in Washington and with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-:VII. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 19 13. All insurance coverage and limits provided by CONTRACTOR and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this CONTRACT limits the application of such insurance coverage. 14. CONTRACTOR agrees to require insurers, to provide notice to COUNTY thirty (30) days prior to cancellation of such liability coverage or of any material alteration or non-renewal of any such coverage, other than for non-payment of premium. CONTRACTOR shall assure that this provision also applies to any subcontractors, joint ventures or any other party engaged by or on behalf of contractor in relation to this agreement. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the issuer will provide thirty (30) days’ notice to COUNTY of any cancellation of coverage. 15. COUNTY reserves the right at any time during the term of the CONTRACT to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONTRACTOR ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONTRACTOR, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR may renegotiate CONTRACTOR’s compensation. 16. Requirements of specific coverage features are not intended as limitation on other requirements or as waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all-inclusive. 17. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide immediate notice to COUNTY of any claim or loss against CONTRACTOR arising out of the work performed under this agreement. COUNTY assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve COUNTY. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 20 EXHIBIT C BUDGET Emergency Shelter Fund Source FY26 Award TOTAL Emergency Shelter $154,025 Payment: In the event State, Federal, or local funding changes, the COUNTY reserves the right to amend the payment terms and the amount awarded in this contract. Approved invoices will be disbursed according to the vendor payment schedule of the County Auditor’s Office. Refer to the Billing Procedures and Payment clause of this contract for additional information. All COUNTY-provided templates must be used and not modified without the county's written permission. The county can change the reporting requirements by notifying the contractor. Payment will be considered timely within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Monthly Financial Invoice: Final, approved invoices are due by the 15th of each month a. All invoices and reports, including HMIS, must be accurate, complete, and received to a satisfactory level before invoices are approved and processed for reimbursement. b. The CONTRACTOR will submit a monthly financial invoice to the COUNTY no later than the 15th of each month for reimbursement of allowable costs; prepayment of expenses is not allowable. Submitting invoices promptly and error-free is essential for the fastest reimbursement turnaround possible. c. Budget Narrative: If the invoice has a significant increase or decrease in totals, include a budget narrative in the email submission to explain the change when the invoice is submitted. d. The CONTRACTOR may not manipulate, change, or adjust any template provided by the COUNTY without prior written permission from the COUNTY. e. Administration: Reimbursement requests cannot exceed the 1/12 monthly allotment. For example, if the Administration allocation is 15%, administration costs may not exceed 15% of the monthly reimbursement requests. The Department of Commerce prefers that all overheads be budgeted and expensed in the Administration Budget Category. Administration costs include, but are not limited to, Executive Director salary and benefits, organization memberships or subscriptions, software licensing, business license, general organizational insurance, conferences, organization-wide audits, board expenses, community event registration, fire inspections, and general agency facility costs (including those associated with the Executive Director) such as rent (building space that is not directly attributed to a program funded through this contract), depreciation expenses, and operations and maintenance. All amounts billed to administration must be allowable, supported by actual costs, not double-charged, and treated consistently in similar circumstances. f. All “pooled” costs are considered “Administration” unless the County approves an exception. g. Time-billing: Agencies must ensure that processes are in place to track employee time to the program they are working in and only bill hours to a program for time worked in Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 21 each program. Program employees must use time-billing methods to track the time spent on tasks or projects directly related to the program. This helps reduce billing errors and ensures that every program is charged appropriately. h. Salary & Wages: The COUNTY will reimburse hourly rates and accrued/unused PTO in accordance with RCW 49.48.010, without incentives such as bonuses, except for grants that specifically allow it (e.g., the inflationary increase from FY24 and FY25). Payouts are distributed across all programs that fund the position. Salary and benefits are itemized separately. i. Cost Distribution Plan: It is preferable to bill all overhead as part of the 15% Administration allocation. However, a cost distribution plan is also allowable if the agency operates more than one program and/or multiple fund sources are used across programs. The plan must differentiate overhead/administration expenses that benefit the whole organization and are not directly attributed to a program from overhead directly tied to a program (e.g., marketing materials specific to the program or the CHG Forum/Convening that may benefit multiple programs funded by these funds). Program and operation expenses will be directly attributed to the Operations Budget Category (i.e., the agency would not have these costs if it didn’t operate the program). Agencies will use a square foot calculation for office space directly related to the program to bill agency facility costs to program operations. However, the square footage not directly related to program office space will be billed to Administration. j. Conferences: Allowable Conference: The Department of Commerce is not hosting the annual CHG Forum this year. Homeless track sessions will be part of the Housing Washington Conference in Bellevue on September 28th-30th, 2025. k. Item Descriptions: To help ensure no duplication of expenses, include specific descriptions in the journal entry or the itemized expense list. Include the date range for utilities, rent, or other monthly recurring costs. Including the account numbers or building addresses is helpful when the organization has similar costs for different buildings (e.g., utilities and off-site shelters). l. Reimbursement in one fiscal year may not exceed the approved annual budget. Suppose annual budgeted funds are expended before the end of the first fiscal year. In that case, no additional reimbursements for that fiscal year will be approved, and programs/services are expected to continue. Any unspent funds will be rolled into the next fiscal year if the grant or budget category allows. Programs funded from the state fiscal budget, such as the Housing and Essential Needs program, do not have funds that carry over. m. The CONTRACTOR must retain all backup documentation, including policies and procedures for tracking employee time to grants and calculating holiday and overtime pay. n. Invoices must be easily read, with program expenses organized and labeled. Arrange the backup documentation in the order in which items appear on the invoice. o. Errors: If you make an error in any previous months or overpayments or underpayments, contact the COUNTY to determine the next steps. Monthly spend-down amounts may not be changed after an invoice has been submitted, approved, and paid. p. Allowable Expenses: The first step is to review the Scope of Service in the contract for approved project intervention types and the expenses directly associated with implementing the approved program. The next step is to review the CHG Guidelines. If any questions or clarification about allowable expenses remain, contact the COUNTY before making any purchases to avoid non-reimbursable situations. q. Budget Adjustments/Revisions: Budget adjustments/revisions are when money is moved from one budget category to another. All budget revision requests must use the Contract Budget Transfer Request Form. Budget revisions are allowable up to once Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 22 per quarter. CHG Contracts will require Commerce approval and follow CHG Guidelines. No more than 10% of the program budget may be transferred, and no money may be transferred from the Rent Budget category. r. Financial Contract Amendments: Contract amendments will be issued when there is a change in the total contract award. Amendments are also required in CHG contracts when the total budget adjustment for the county or sequential adjustments exceed(s) 10% of the award. s. De-obligation of Funds: Budget categories are monitored for over- or underspending. In some cases, a de-obligation of funds will be required for categories that are underspent or tracking to underspend by more than five percent. t. Submit monthly invoices electronically to Todd Parker (tparker@masoncountywa.gov) using the correct naming convention. Each invoice must include:  The name of the agency,  Date submitted,  Dates of service the invoice represents  Contract number,  Invoice number  Version number when resubmitting invoice corrections  Name of funding source,  Total reimbursement request per funding source,  Salary or Time Worked and benefits are separated  Vacation (PTO), Holiday Pay, and Overtime are separated from Time Worked.  Total hours worked by employees for each program and ensure time-billing.  General Ledgers or backup documentation that includes expenses broken out by the budget category. These reports cannot include client names or identifying information. Use HMIS numbers in the description when any funds are paid on behalf of or, if allowed, directly to the household. The landlord's name is allowable when rental and/or utility assistance payments are made.  All Flexible Fund (CHG 6.3.3) expenses must be pre-approved. It is acceptable to have a list of expenses approved at the start of the contract.  Voucher detail worksheets, if required by the grant,  Spenddown sheet matching the voucher detail worksheet. The subcontractor may not overspend in a budget category.  Any HMIS reports required by the grant.  Signature Page: Signed by the Executive Director, CEO, and/or Board Chair approving that the expenses are accurate and allowable.  Submitted by the Executive Director. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 23 EXHIBIT D DELIVERABLE TABLE Date Due / Frequency Deliverable Name & Description No later than thirty (30) days of the date of execution Contract requirements identified under the Special Terms and Conditions section of the contract Monthly – complete, accurate, and approved by the 15th of each month An invoice and voucher detail worksheet, and, at a minimum, a general ledger generated by the organization’s accounting system. The General Ledger must include transaction-level detail for all costs that have been paid and are being claimed for reimbursement. These documents are due to the COUNTY by the 15th of the month following the month in which services were provided. Contract Term • extreme weather events. During instances of increased capacity, the organization will partner with other agencies for volunteer staffing. • Adhere to the Conditional Use Permit on file with the City of Shelton. • Adhere to the Low Barrier Housing Requirement (CHG Section 2.1.2). • Provide one daily meal. • Provide hygiene facilities, showers, and clothing. • Operate a notification system for key community partners on bed availability, referral process, and provide adequate resources and assistance to individuals that are unable to stay when the shelter is at maximum occupancy capacity or when the shelter or part of the shelter is closed for any reason. • Develop and implement a hazardous weather response plan with the ability to increase capacity and respond to community needs during periods of extremely cold weather (i.e., windchill reaches 35 degrees or below, a combination of cold temperatures and precipitation, flooding) • Policies and Procedures that demonstrate the following: o Check-in process that includes a reasonable check-in time and accounts for households that may be late or unable to make a predetermined time. o The protocol when maximum capacity is reached and the procedures to assist households in finding other shelter options. o Protocols for emergency situations when employees are present and, if different, during hours when employees are not present. o The process for shelter stayer to exit each day and included length of time. o Bed bug screening, mitigation, and avoidance. o Low barrier housing requirement. • Annual County Expenditure Report (CHG 2.1.4.2): All agencies that enter data into HMIS must coordinate with the COUNTY to submit a complete and accurate report of program funding information to the Department of Commerce. • Point-in-Time Count (2.1.4.3): All agencies must actively participate in the PIT Count to obtain a complete count of people experiencing homelessness in Mason County. Professional Services Contract (rev 07/2025) Page 24 EXHIBIT E ATTESTATION I do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the following is true, accurate, and complete: All contractors, including by and for organizations, attest that all are bound to all contracts, including contracts between the Department of Commerce and Mason County Public Health and Human Services, and/or any subrecipients. I have reviewed all pass-through contract language, have received copies, and agree to be bound to these terms. I have read all guidelines specific to the fund source and policies set forth by the Department of Commerce and Mason County Public Health and Human Services, and agree to follow. Name (printed) _________________________________________________________ Name (signature) _______________________________________________________ Title __________________________________________________________________ Agency _______________________________________________________________ Date _______________________ Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From:Ext: 206/296 Superior Court ☐ Action Agenda: ☐ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): November 25, 2025 Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: 1. Approval of Criminal Justice Treatment Account Plan 2. Approval of 2025-2027 CJTA Contract for Signature Background/Executive Summary: 1. Mason County will continue to utilize CJTA funds to support the operations of its Therapeutic Courts. 2. The 2025-2027 Contract for Washington State Health Care Authority and Mason County to provide CJTA funds to deliver treatment and recovery support services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in accordance with RCW 71.24.580. Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): The July 2025-July 2027 contract for Mason County allocates $91,475.00 for services rendered between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, and $91,475.00 for services rendered between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. Public Outreach: n/a Requested Action: 1. Approve and sign the CJTA Plan 2. Approve and sign 2025-2027 CJTA Contract Attachment(s): CJTA Plan 2025-2027 Contract Mason County Criminal Jus�ce Treatment Account Strategic Plan July 2025-July 2027 “Criminal Jus�ce Treatment Account” or “CJTA” means the account created by Washington State Legislature that may be expended solely for: substance use disorder treatment and treatment support services for individuals with a substance use disorder that, if not treated, would result in addic�on, against whom charges are filed by a prosecu�ng atorney in Washington State (RCW 71.24.580). This plan has been prepared in response to guidelines for the submital of Criminal Jus�ce Treatment Account (CJTA) plans and services as required by RCW 71.24.580(6). The plan shall be approved by the county legisla�ve authority or authori�es; and, submited to the panel established in 71.24.580(5)(b) of this sec�on, for disposi�on of all the funds provided from the CJTA within that county. I. Criminal Jus�ce Treatment Account (CJTA) Funds 2025-2027 The July 2025-July 2027 contract for Mason County allocates $91,475.00 for services rendered between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 and $91,475.00 for services rendered between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. II. Program Descrip�on The Plan for 2025-2027 con�nues to support the Mason County Superior Court Therapeu�c Court programs. These programs include Drug Court, Veteran’s Court, and Mental Health Court. Each program is a voluntary post-plea, court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for individuals with non-violent charges. Successful comple�on of the program results in the criminal charge(s) being dismissed. The Plan includes reimbursement of services not covered by insurance and evidence-based recovery support as noted in the following: a) Brief Interven�on (any level, assessment not required); b) Acute Withdrawal Management (ASAM Level 3.7WM); c) Sub-Acute Withdrawal Management (ASAM Level 3.2WM); d) Outpa�ent Treatment (ASAM Level 1); e) Intensive Outpa�ent Treatment (ASAM Level 2.1); f) Opioid Treatment Program (ASAM Level 1); g) Case Management (ASAM Level 1.2); h) Intensive Inpa�ent Residen�al Treatment (ASAM Level 3.5); i) Long-term Care Residen�al Treatment (ASAM Level 3.3); j) Recovery House Residen�al Treatment (ASAM Level 3.1); k) Assessment (to include Assessments done while in jail); l) Interim Services; m) Community Outreach; n) Involuntary Commitment Inves�ga�ons and Treatment; o) Room and Board (Residen�al Treatment Only); p) Transporta�on; (Limited to 10% of assistance combined with childcare services) q) Childcare Services; (Limited to 10% of assistance combined with transporta�on) r) Urinalysis; s) Recovery Support Services that may include: 1. Employment services and job training; 2. Relapse preven�on; 3. Family/marriage educa�on; 4. Peer-to-peer services, mentoring and coaching; 5. Self-help and spiritual, religious support groups; 6. Housing support services (rent and/or deposits); when CJTA funds are used for housing support, and within available resources, individuals will be offered mul�ple approved recovery housing op�ons. 7. Life skills; 8. Educa�on Training (e.g. GED Assistance); and 9. Parent educa�on and child development. III. An�cipated Annual Budget Breakdown For each fiscal year, Mason County an�cipates the total CJTA alloca�on of $91,475 will be spent as follows: Category Es�mated Annual Amount In-Custody Assessments $1,000 Urinalysis Tes�ng $30,000 Moral Recona�on Therapy & Con�ngency Management $30,000 Recovery Support Services $21,475 Administra�on $9,000 Total $91,475 The same breakdown is an�cipated for the following fiscal year. IV. Account Match CJTA funds are intended to supplement and not supplant local funding. Services for Therapeu�c Court par�cipants will primarily be supported with Treatment Sales Tax funds, with CJTA dollars supplemen�ng that program as needed when county funds are insufficient. CJTA funding will be maximized through the use of the Medicaid Title XIX system for Medicaid-eligible individuals. All organiza�ons receiving CJTA funding will be required to submit appropriate monthly invoicing documenta�on for services provided and will undergo a quarterly u�liza�on review. Funding u�liza�on will be reviewed, and funds reallocated as necessary each quarter to ensure all CJTA funds are spent. V. Criminal Jus�ce Treatment Account Innova�ve Project- 30% At a minimum, thirty percent (30%) of the CJTA funds are to be dedicated to special projects that meet any or all of the following condi�ons: i. An acknowledged best prac�ce (or treatment strategy) that can be documented in published research; ii. An approach u�lizing either tradi�onal or best prac�ce approaches to treat significant underserved popula�on(s) and popula�ons who are dispropor�onately affected by the criminal jus�ce system; iii. A regional project conducted in partnership with at least one other en�ty serving the service area; and/or iv. CJTA Special Projects. HCA retains the right to request progress reports on CJTA special projects. The Superior Court Therapeu�c Court Programs propose to u�lize at least 30% of the CJTA funds to support Moral Recona�on Therapy (MRT) and con�ngency management within the Superior Court Therapeu�c Courts. Moral Recona�on Therapy (MRT) is a highly structured cogni�ve-behavioral treatment strategy that focuses on changing the thinking (beliefs) and behaviors that lead to problems of substance use disorder, rela�onship difficul�es, and criminal behavior. MRT significantly raises moral reasoning levels, helps the par�cipant set goals, and develops posi�ve personal quali�es. MRT helps redirect decision-making to "do the right thing because it is the right thing to do." MRT creates a language the en�re team can use when working with an individual, building on the strength of therapeu�c interven�ons. Con�ngency management is an evidence-based interven�on for substance use that can reinforce extrinsic mo�va�on. It uses external mo�vators or reinforcers (e.g., expecta�on of a reward or nega�ve consequence) to enhance behavior change. When u�lized in conjunc�on with interven�ons that emphasize intrinsic mo�va�on, analysis shows a reduc�on in substance use and long-term treatment effects. VI. Popula�on-Specific Considera�ons CJTA funds will be used, within available resources, to support access to culturally appropriate treatment and recovery services for American Indian/Alaska Na�ve individuals. Mason County will con�nue to coordinate with local tribal treatment agencies to iden�fy culturally appropriate housing, treatment, and recovery supports. VII. Partnering Agencies The Mason County Superior Court Therapeu�c Court currently maintains Memorandums of Understandings with the following agencies, which provide services under this plan: • Consejo Counseling and Referral Services • New Direc�ons Counseling • Northwest Resources Inc. • Social Treatment Opportunity Programs VIII. Measurable Goals and Objec�ves The goal of the Superior Court Therapeu�c Court Programs is to address substance use and/or mental health issues that contribute to criminal behavior in order to reduce criminal ac�vity while also reducing the burden and costs of repeatedly processing offenders through the county’s courts and jail. These goals will be measured through tracking referral, admitance, gradua�on, termina�on, and recidivism rates. These numbers will be tracked from July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, and July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. The rates will be presented to the CJTA panel following the end of each year of tracking. Dated this _____ day of ___________, 2025. Mason County CJTA Panel ____________________________________ Representa�ve Signature Dated this _____ day of ___________, 2025 Board of Mason County Commissioners ____________________________________ Washington State Page 1 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority for CJTA Treatment and Recovery Services THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and Mason County, (Contractor), pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34 RCW. Mason County 419 North 4th Street Shelton WA 98584 Julie Hansen 360-427-9670 JHansen@masoncountywa.gov Adult Substance Use Disorder Treatment Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery Zach Lynch, Criminal Justice Treatment Account Manager Health Care Authority 626 8th Avenue SE PO Box 42730 Olympia, WA 98504-2730 (360) 725-9992 zach.lynch@hca.wa.gov CONTRACT START DATE CONTRACT END DATE AMOUNT July 1, 2025 June 30, 2027 $182,950.00 PURPOSE OF CONTRACT: To provide funding through Criminal Justice Treatment Account allocations, which allows county government to pay for SUD treatment and recovery support services. Contract. This Contract will only be binding upon signature by both parties. The parties may execute this contract in multiple counterparts, each of which is deemed an original and all of which constitute only one agreement. E-mail (electronic mail) transmission of a signed copy of this contract shall be the same as delivery of an original. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Andria Howerton 10/28/2025Deputy Contracts Administrator Washington State Page 2 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 1. DEFINITIONS “Authorized Representative” means a person to whom signature authority has been delegated in writing acting within the limits of the person’s authority. “Confidential Information” means information that may be exempt from disclosure to the public or other unauthorized persons under chapter 42.56 RCW or chapter 70.02 RCW or other state or federal statutes or regulations. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, any information identifiable to an individual that relates to a natural person’s health, finances, education, business, use or receipt of governmental services, names, addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, driver license numbers, financial profiles, credit card numbers, financial identifiers and any other identifying numbers, law enforcement records, HCA source code or object code, or HCA or State security information. “Contract” or “Agreement” means the entire written agreement between HCA and the contractor, including any exhibits, documents, or materials incorporated by reference. Contract and Agreement may be used interchangeably. “Contractor” means Mason County, its employees and agents. Contractor includes any firm, provider, organization, individual or other entity performing services under this Agreement. It also includes any Subcontractor retained by Contractor as permitted under the terms of this Agreement. “Data” means information disclosed, exchanged or used by Contractor in meeting requirements under this Agreement. Data may also include Confidential Information as defined in this Contract. “Health Care Authority” or “HCA” means the Washington State Health Care Authority, any division, section, office, unit or other entity of HCA, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing HCA. “Information and Communication Technology” or “ICT” means information technology and other equipment, systems, technologies, or processes, for which the principal function is the creation, manipulation, storage, display, receipt, or transmission of electronic data and information, as well as any associated content. Examples include computers and peripheral equipment; information kiosks and transaction machines; telecommunications equipment; customer premises equipment; multifunction office machines; software; applications; websites; videos; and electronic documents. “Services” means all work performed or provided by Contractor pursuant to this Contract. “Statement of Work” or “SOW” means a detailed description of the work activities the Contractor is required to perform under the terms and conditions of this Contract, including the deliverables and timeline, and is included as Attachment 1. “Subcontractor” means a person or entity that is not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or part of the business activities under this Agreement under a separate contract with Contractor. The term “Subcontractor” means subcontractor(s) of any tier. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 3 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 2. STATEMENT OF WORK Contractor will furnish the necessary personnel, equipment, material and/or service(s) and otherwise do all things necessary for or incidental to the performance of work set forth in Attachment 1. 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Subject to its other provisions, the period of performance of this Contract will commence on July 1, 2025, and be completed on June 30, 2027, unless terminated sooner or extended upon written agreement between the parties. 4. PAYMENT Compensation for the work provided in accordance with this Agreement has been established under the terms of RCW 39.34.130. The parties have determined that the cost of accomplishing the work herein will not exceed $182,950.00. Payment for satisfactory performance of the work will not exceed this amount unless the parties mutually agree to a higher amount. Compensation for services will be based in accordance with the terms set forth in Attachment 1, Statement of Work. 5. BILLING PROCEDURE 5.1. Contractor must submit accurate invoices to the following address for all amounts to be paid by HCA via e-mail to: zach.lynch@hca.wa.gov. Include the HCA Contract number in the subject line of the email. 5.2. Invoices must describe and document to HCA’s satisfaction a description of the work performed, the progress of the project, and fees. If expenses are invoiced, invoices must provide a detailed breakdown of each type. Any single expense in the amount of $50.00 or more must be accompanied by a receipt in order to receive reimbursement. All invoices will be reviewed and must be approved by the Contract Manager or designee prior to payment. 5.3. Contractor must submit properly itemized invoices to include the following information, as applicable: A. The HCA Contract number; B. Contractor name, address, phone number; C. Description of Services; D. Date(s) of delivery; E. Net invoice price for each item; F. Applicable taxes; G. Total invoice price; and H. Payment terms and any available prompt payment discount. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 4 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 5.4. HCA will return incorrect or incomplete invoices for correction and reissue. The Agreement number must appear on all invoices, bills of lading, packages, and correspondence relating to this Agreement. 5.5. Payment will be considered timely if made within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of properly completed invoices. Payment will be directly deposited in the bank account or sent to the address Contractor designated in this Agreement. 5.6. Upon expiration or termination any claims for payment for costs due and payable under this Agreement that are incurred prior to the expiration date must be submitted by Contractor within sixty (60) calendar days after the expiration date. There will be no obligation to pay any claims that are submitted sixty-one (61) or more calendar days after the expiration date (“Belated Claims”). Belated Claims will be paid at HCA’s sole discretion, and any such potential payment is contingent upon the availability of funds. 6. ACCESSIBILITY 6.1. REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS. Each information and communication technology (ICT) product or service furnished under this Contract shall be accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable Federal and State laws and policies, including OCIO Policy 188, et seq. For purposes of this clause, Contractor shall be considered in compliance with the ADA and other applicable Federal and State laws if it satisfies the requirements (including exceptions) specified in the regulations implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA Success Criteria and Conformance Requirements (2008), which are incorporated by reference, and the functional performance criteria. 6.2. DOCUMENTATION. Contractor shall maintain and retain, subject to review by HCA, full documentation of the measures taken to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements and functional performance criteria, including records of any testing or simulations conducted. 6.3. REMEDIATION. If the Contractor claims that its products or services satisfy the applicable requirements and standards specified in this Section and it is later determined by HCA that any furnished product or service is not in compliance with such requirements and standards, HCA will promptly inform Contractor in writing of noncompliance. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to HCA, repair or replace the non-compliant products or services within the period specified by HCA. If the repair or replacement is not completed within the specified time, HCA may cancel the contract, delivery, task order, or work order, or purchase line item without termination liabilities or have any necessary changes made or repairs performed by employees of HCA or by another contractor, and Contractor shall reimburse HCA for any expenses incurred thereby. 6.4. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HCA from any claim arising out of failure to comply with the aforesaid requirements. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 5 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 7. AGREEMENT CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties. Such amendments are not binding unless they are in writing and signed by an Authorized Representative of each party. 8. SUBCONTRACTING Neither the Contractor nor any Subcontractor shall enter into subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining HCA’s prior written approval. HCA shall have no responsibility for any action of any such Subcontractors. 9. SUBRECIPIENT Intentionally omitted as not applicable. 10. ASSIGNMENT The work to be provided under this Agreement, and any claim arising thereunder, is not assignable or delegable by either party in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. 11. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT The Contract Manager for each of the parties, named on the face of this Contract, will be responsible for and will be the contact person for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this Agreement. Either party must notify the other party within thirty (30) days of change of Contract Management. Changes in Contract Management shall require an amendment. 12. DISALLOWED COSTS The Contractor is responsible for any audit exceptions or disallowed costs incurred by its own organization or that of its Subcontractors. 13. DISPUTES In the event that a dispute arises under this Agreement, it will be determined by a dispute board in the following manner: Each party to this Agreement will appoint one member to the dispute board. The members so appointed will jointly appoint an additional member to the dispute board. The dispute board will review the facts, Agreement terms and applicable statutes and rules and make a determination of the dispute. The dispute board will thereafter decide the dispute with the majority prevailing. The determination of the dispute board will be final and binding on the parties hereto. As an alternative to this process, either of the parties may request intervention by the Governor, as provided by RCW 43.17.330, in which event the Governor's process will control. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 6 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 14. 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 will be construed to conform to those laws. In the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, or between its terms and any applicable statute or rule, the inconsistency will be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: A. Applicable Federal and State of Washington statutes and regulations; B. Attachment 1: Statement of Work; and C. Any other provisions of the agreement, including materials incorporated by reference. 15. INDEPENDENT CAPACITY The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this Agreement will not be considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of the other party. 16. RECORDS MAINTENANCE 16.1. The parties to this Agreement will each maintain books, records, documents and other evidence which sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either party in the performance of the services described herein. These records will be subject to inspection, review or audit by personnel of both parties, other personnel duly authorized by either party, the Office of the State Auditor, and federal officials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and other material relevant to this Agreement will be retained for six years after expiration and the Office of the State Auditor, federal auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the parties will have full access and the right to examine any of these materials during this period. 16.2. Records and other documents, in any medium, furnished by one party to this Agreement to the other party, will remain the property of the furnishing party, unless otherwise agreed. The receiving party will not disclose or make available this material to any third parties without first giving notice to the furnishing party and giving it a reasonable opportunity to respond. Each party will use reasonable security procedures and protections to assure that records and documents provided by the other party are not erroneously disclosed to third parties. 17. TREATMENT OF ASSETS 17.1. Ownership HCA shall retain title to all property furnished by HCA to Contractor under this contract. Title to all property furnished by the Contractor, for the cost of which the Contractor is entitled to reimbursement as a direct item of cost under this contract, excluding intellectual property provided by the Contractor, shall pass to and vest in HCA upon delivery of such property by the Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 7 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority Contractor. Title to other property, the cost of which is reimbursable to the Contractor under this Contract, shall pass to and vest in HCA upon (i) issuance for use of such property in the performance of this Contract, (ii) commencement of use of such property in the performance of this Contract, or (iii) reimbursement of the cost thereof by HCA, in whole or in part, whichever occurs first. 17.2. Use of Property Any property furnished to Contractor shall, unless otherwise provided herein, or approved in writing by the HCA Contract Manager, be used only for the performance of and subject to the terms of this Contract. Contractor's use of the equipment shall be subject to HCA's security, administrative and other requirements. 17.3. Damage to Property Contractor shall continuously protect and be responsible for any loss, destruction, or damage to property which results from or is caused by Contractor's acts or omissions. Contractor shall be liable to HCA for costs of repair or replacement for property or equipment that has been lost, destroyed or damaged by Contractor or Contractor’s employees, agents or subcontractors. Cost of replacement shall be the current market value of the property and equipment on the date of the loss as determined by HCA. 17.4. Notice of Damage Upon the loss of, destruction of, or damage to any of the property, Contractor shall notify the HCA Contract Manager thereof within one (1) Business Day and shall take all reasonable steps to protect that property from further damage. 17.5. Surrender of Property Contractor will ensure that the property will be returned to HCA in like condition to that in which it was furnished to Contractor, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Contractor shall surrender to HCA all property upon the earlier of expiration or termination of this Contract. 18. RIGHTS IN DATA Unless otherwise provided, data which originates from this Agreement will be "works for hire" as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 and will be owned by HCA. Data will include, but not be limited to, reports, documents, pamphlets, advertisements, books, magazines, surveys, studies, computer programs, films, tapes and/or sound reproductions. Ownership includes the right to copyright, patent, register and the ability to transfer these rights. 19. CONFIDENTIALITY Each party agrees not to divulge, publish or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons confidential information accessed under this Agreement. Contractor agrees that all materials containing confidential information received pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to information derived from or containing patient records, claimant file and medical case management report information, relations with HCA’s clients and its employees, and any other information which Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 8 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority may be classified as confidential, shall not be disclosed to other persons without HCA’s written consent except as may be required by law. 20. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference will be held invalid, such invalidity will 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. 21. FUNDING AVAILABILITY HCA’s ability to make payments is contingent on funding availability. In the event funding from state, federal, or other sources is withdrawn, reduced, or limited in any way after the effective date and prior to completion or expiration date of this Agreement, HCA, at its sole discretion, may elect to terminate the Agreement, in whole or part, or to renegotiate the Agreement subject to new funding limitations and conditions. HCA may also elect to suspend performance of the Agreement until HCA determines the funding insufficiency is resolved. HCA may exercise any of these options with no notification restrictions. 22. TERMINATION Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30-days' prior written notification to the other party. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties will be liable only for performance rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination. 23. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE If for any cause, either party does not fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, or if either party violates any of these terms and conditions, the aggrieved party will give the other party written notice of such failure or violation. The responsible party will be given the opportunity to correct the violation or failure within 30 days. If failure or violation is not corrected, this Agreement may be terminated immediately by written notice of the aggrieved party to the other. 24. WAIVER A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this Agreement will not preclude that party from subsequent exercise of such rights and will 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State Page 9 of 22 HCA IAA K8532 Health Care Authority 25. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement will be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. 26. SURVIVORSHIP The terms, conditions and warranties contained in this Agreement that by their sense and context are intended to survive the completion of the performance, expiration or termination of this Agreement shall so survive. In addition, the terms of the sections titled Rights in Data, Confidentiality, Disputes and Records Maintenance shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Attachments Attachment 1: Statement of Work Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 10 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 ATTACHMENT 1: STATEMENT OF WORK Contractor will provide the services and staff, and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work as set forth below. 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1. “American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria” or “ASAM Criteria” means the six dimensions to identify the intensity of treatment services that best fits the individual’s needs and provides a common language of holistic, biopsychosocial assessment, and treatment across addiction treatment, physical health, and mental health services, which also addresses the spiritual issues relevant in recovery. 1.2. “Case Management” or “Case Management Services” means services provided by a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee (SUDPT) licensed by the Washington Department of Health, or a person under the direct clinical supervision of a SUDP, to individuals assessed as needing treatment and admitted into treatment. Services are provided to assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. Services include case planning, case consultation and referral, and other support services for the purpose of engaging and retaining or maintaining clients in treatment. 1.3. “Continuity of Care” means the provision of continuous care for chronic or acute medical and behavioral health conditions to maintain care that has started or been authorized to start as the Individual transitions between: facility to home; facility to another facility; providers or service areas; managed care contractors; and Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care arrangements. Continuity of Care occurs in a manner that prevents secondary illness, health care complications, or re- hospitalization; and promotes optimum health recovery. 1.4. “County Match” means that jurisdictions must match, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, state moneys allocated for therapeutic courts with local cash or in-kind resources. Moneys allocated by the state may be used to supplement, not supplant other federal, state, and local funds for therapeutic courts (RCW 2.30.040). 1.5. “Criminal Justice Treatment Account” or “CJTA” means the account created by Washington State Legislature that may be expended solely for: substance use disorder treatment and treatment support services for individuals with a substance use disorder that, if not treated, would result in addiction, against whom charges are filed by a prosecuting attorney in Washington State (RCW 71.24.580). 1.6. “CJTA Plan” or “Plan” means the plan that is developed by the county human services or behavioral health services department, county prosecutor, county sheriff, county superior court, a substance use disorder treatment provider appointed by the county legislative authority, a member of the criminal defense bar appointed by the county legislative authority, and, in counties with a drug court, a representative of the Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 11 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 drug court (RCW 71.24.580(6)). The plan shall be approved by the county legislative authority or authorities; and, submitted to the panel established in 71.24.580(5)(b) of this section, for disposition of all the funds provided from the CJTA within that county. 1.7. “Local CJTA Panel” means the representative group which reviews the County CJTA plan and consists of at minimum: the county alcohol and drug coordinator, county prosecutor, county sheriff, county superior court, a substance abuse treatment provider appointed by the county legislative authority, a member of the criminal defense bar appointed by the county legislative authority, and, in counties with a drug court, a representative of the drug court . 1.8. “Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services” or “CLAS” means the national standards in health and health care intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and eliminate health disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations. 1.9. “Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery” or “DBHR” means the Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and its employees and authorized agents. 1.10. “Drug Court” means a court utilizing a program structured to achieve both a reduction in criminal recidivism and an increase in the likelihood of rehabilitation through continuous and intense judicially supervised treatment and the appropriate use of services, sanctions, and incentives (RCW 2.30.020). 1.11. “Evidence-based Practice” or “EBP” means a prevention or treatment service or practice that has been validated by some form of documented research evidence and is appropriate for use with individuals with a substance use disorder that are involved in the criminal justice system. EBP also means a program or practice that has been tested where the weight of the evidence from review demonstrates sustained improvements in at least one outcome, and/or a program or practice that can be implemented with a set of procedures to allow successful replication in Washington and, when possible, is determined to be cost-beneficial. 1.12. “Individual” means any person in the criminal justice system who is in need of behavioral health services, regardless of income, ability to pay, insurance status or county of residence. 1.13. “Medications for Opioid Use Disorder” or “MOUD” or “MAT” means the use of FDA-approved opioid agonist medications (e.g., methadone, buprenorphine products including buprenorphine/naloxone combination formulations and buprenorphine mono-product formulations) for the treatment of opioid use disorder and the use of opioid antagonist medication (e.g. naltrexone products including extended-release and oral formulations) to prevent relapse to opioid use. 1.14. “Outreach” or “Community Outreach” means identification of hard-to-reach Individuals with a possible SUD and engagement of these individuals in assessment and ongoing treatment services as necessary. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 12 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 1.15. “Research-based” means a program or practice that has been tested with a single randomized, or statistically controlled evaluation, or both, demonstrating sustained desirable outcomes; or where the weight of the evidence from a systemic review supports sustained outcomes as described in this subsection but does not meet the full criteria for evidence-based (RCW 2.30.020). 1.16. “Recovery Support Services” or “RSS” means services that are intended to promote an individual’s socialization, recovery, self-advocacy, development of natural support, and maintenance of community living skills. RSS include, but are not limited to, the following services: Supported employment services, supportive housing services, peer support services, wraparound facilitation services, and any other services that are conducive to an individual’s recovery in an Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program (WAC 246-341-0718). 1.17. “State CJTA Panel” means a panel of appointed representatives from the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, the superior court judges' association, the Washington State Association of Counties, the Washington Defender's Association or the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Department of Corrections, the Washington State Association of Drug Court Professionals, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers. The panel shall review county or regional plans for funding and grants approved. The panel shall attempt to ensure that treatment as funded by the grants is available to offenders statewide 1.18. “Substance Use Disorder” or “SUD” means a problematic pattern of using alcohol or another substance that results in the impairment in daily life or noticeable distress; and, whereby the individualcontinues use despite leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as categorized in the DSM-5. 1.19. “Substance Use Disorder Professional” or “SUDP” means an individual who is certified according to RCW 18.205.020 and the certification requirements of WAC 246-811-030 to provide SUD services. 1.20. “Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee” or “SUDPT” means an individual working toward the education and experience requirements for certification as a chemical dependency professional, and who has been credentialed as a CDPT. 1.21. “Therapeutic Courts” means a court utilizing a program or programs structured to achieve both a reduction in recidivism and an increase in the likelihood of rehabilitation, or to reduce child abuse and neglect, out-of-home placements of children, termination of parental rights, and substance use and mental health symptoms among parents or guardians and their children through continuous and intense judicially supervised treatment and the appropriate use of services, sanctions, and incentives (RCW 2.30.020). 1.22. "Treatment" means services that are critical to a participant's successful completion of his or her substance use disorder treatment program, including but not limited to the recovery support and other programmatic elements outlined in Chapter 246-341 WAC. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 13 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 1.23. "Treatment Support" means services such as transportation to or from inpatient or outpatient treatment services when no viable alternative exists, and child care services that are necessary to ensure a participant's ability to attend outpatient treatment sessions. 1.24. “Washington State Jail” or “Jail” means any city, county, regional, or tribal jail operating in the state of Washington. 2. Purpose Contractor will provide treatment and recovery support services, funded by Criminal Justice Treatment Account (CJTA) funds, to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in accordance with RCW 71.24.580. 3. CTJA Account Services Specific Eligibility and Funding Requirements 3.1. In accordance with RCW 71.24.580, the Contractor will be responsible for treatment and recovery support services for criminally involved Individuals. 3.2. In accordance with RCW 2.30.040, counties that allocate CJTA and/or State Drug Court funds to support or provide services to Therapeutic Court Program are subject to the County Match. 3.3. No more than ten percent (10%) of the total CJTA funds may be used for the following support services combined in the context of meeting court/program expectations: 3.3.1. Transportation; and 3.3.2. Child Care Services. 3.4. CJTA funds are intended to be used as a “payment of last resort,” meaning that other means of payment for treatment or other services, such as Medicaid or other forms of insurance, must have been exhausted or be ineligible to meet participant needs. 3.5. State Drug Court 3.5.1. In addition to state funding under the CJTA, several counties receive additional state funding specifically for Drug Courts. State Drug Court funding is provided to the following counties: Clallam, Cowlitz, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Spokane, and Thurston. The counties that receive State Drug Court funding must ensure that the provision of substance use disorder treatment and support services detailed in this Contract, are in accordance with RCW 71.24.580 and RCW 2.30.030. These Counties are also required to include in the quarterly R&E report which category of funds – base or state drug court – are being drawn from for each expense. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 14 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 3.6. At a minimum, thirty percent (30%) of the CJTA funds, including State Drug Court funding, is to be dedicated to special projects that meet any or all of the following conditions: 3.6.1. An Evidence-Based Practice and/or Research-Based Practice (or treatment strategy) that can be documented in published research; 3.6.2. An approach utilizing either traditional or best practice approaches to treat significant underserved population(s) and populations who are disproportionately affected by the criminal justice system; 3.6.3. A regional project conducted in partnership with at least one other entity serving the service area; and/or 3.6.4. CJTA Special Projects. HCA retains the right to request progress reports or updates on CJTA special projects. 4. CJTA Funding – Allowable Services 4.1. Brief Intervention (any level, assessment not required); 4.2. Acute Withdrawal Management (ASAM Level 3.7WM); 4.3. Sub-Acute Withdrawal Management (ASAM Level 3.2WM); 4.4. Outpatient Treatment (ASAM Level 1); 4.5. Intensive Outpatient Treatment (ASAM Level 2.1); 4.6. Opioid Treatment Program (ASAM Level 1); 4.7. Case Management (ASAM Level 1.2); 4.8. Intensive Inpatient Residential Treatment (ASAM Level 3.5); 4.9. Long-term Care Residential Treatment (ASAM Level 3.3); 4.10. Recovery House Residential Treatment (ASAM Level 3.1); 4.11. Assessment (to include Assessments done while in jail) - Assessments should include and/or be informed by ASAM Criteria). 4.12. Interim Services; 4.13. Community Outreach; 4.14. Involuntary Commitment Investigations and Treatment; Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 15 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 4.15. Room and Board (Residential Treatment Only); 4.16. Transportation; 4.17. Childcare Services; 4.18. Urinalysis; 4.19. Recovery Support Services that may include: 4.19.1. Employment services and job training; 4.19.2. Relapse prevention; 4.19.3. Family/marriage education; 4.19.4. Peer-to-peer services, mentoring and coaching; 4.19.5. Self-help and spiritual, religious support groups; 4.19.6. Housing support services (rent and/or deposits); 4.19.7. Life skills; 4.19.8. Education Training (e.g. GED Assistance); and 4.19.9. Parent education and child development. 4.20. Substance Use Disorder treatment in the Jail: 4.20.1. CJTA funds may not supplement or supplant any currently funded programs that previously existed in a Jail environment. 4.20.2. The Contractor may not use more than 30% of their allocation for treatment in the Jail unless they receive written authorization from the HCA Contract Manager or justification for doing so is detailed in the CJTA Plan discussed in Schedule A, Statement of Work, Section 6, below. 4.20.3. If CJTA funds are utilized for these purposes, the Contractor must attempt to provide treatment with the following stipulations: 4.20.3.1. Identify and provide transition services to persons with substance use disorder, who meet the CJTA requirements as defined in RCW 71.24.580, to expedite and facilitate their return to the community; Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 16 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 4.20.3.2. Continue treatment services with individuals who were engaged in community-based treatment prior to their incarceration, with the intent to complete the outpatient treatment episode; and 4.20.3.3. Initiate outpatient treatment services with individuals who will be released and transition into community-based treatment. 4.20.4. The following treatment modalities may be provided through CJTA funding: 4.20.4.1. Engaging individuals in SUD treatment; 4.20.4.2. Screening, assessing, and inducting individuals on MOUD; 4.20.4.3. Referral to SUD services; 4.20.4.4. Providing continuity of care; and 4.20.4.5. Planning for an individual’s transition from Jail. 4.21. Utilization of CTA funding to cover the costs of housing within available resources must present the individual with options for recovery residences of approved recovery residences maintained by the authority under RCW 41.05.760. The contractor is prohibited from requiring individuals to stay in a single specific approved recovery residence when utilizing CTA funds to pay for housing in that region and must offer choice, giving strong consideration to adding options when an individual prefers a residence not currently utilized. 4.22. The Contractor shall coordinate when applicable or necessary with local Tribal behavioral health agencies and Indian health care providers to meet the culturally relevant needs of AI/AN Individuals receiving allowable CJTA funded services. The contractor would also be expected to reasonably provide access to other necessary and relevant CLAS. 5. MAT in Therapeutic Courts 5.1. Per RCW 71.24.580, “If a region or county uses criminal justice treatment account funds to support a therapeutic court, the therapeutic court must allow the use of all medications approved by the federal food and drug administration for the treatment of opioid use disorder as deemed medically appropriate for a participant by a medical professional. If appropriate medication-assisted treatment resources are not available or accessible within the jurisdiction, the Health Care Authority's designee for assistance must assist the court with acquiring the resource.” For the purposes of this Contract, HCA’s designee for the Contractor will be the HCA Contract Manager, who may facilitate assitance from other HCA employees. 5.2. The Contractor will only subcontract with Therapeutic Courts that have policy and procedures allowing Participants at any point in their course of treatment to seek Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 17 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 FDA-approved medication for any substance use disorder and ensuring the agency will provide or facilitate the induction of any prescribed FDA approved medications for any substance use disorder. 5.3. The Contractor will only subcontract with Therapeutic Court programs that work with licensed SUD behavioral health treatment agencies that have policy and procedures in place ensuring they will not deny services to Enrollees who are prescribed any of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications to treat all substance use disorders. 5.4. The Contractor may not subcontract with a Therapeutic Court program that is known to have policies and procedures in place that mandate titration of any prescribed FDA approved medications to treat any substance use disorder, as a condition of participants being admitted into the program, continuing in the program, or graduating from the program, with the understanding that decisions concerning medication adjustment are made solely between the participant and their prescribing provider. 5.5. The Contractor must notify the HCA if it discovers that a CJTA funded Therapeutic program is practicing any of the following: 5.5.1. Requiring discontinuation, titration, or alteration of their medication regimen as a precluding factor in admittance into a Therapeutic Court program; 5.5.2. Requiring participants already in the program to discontinue MOUD in order to be in compliance with program requirements; 5.5.3. Requiring discontinuation, titration, or alteration of their MOUD medication regimen as a necessary component of meeting program requirements for graduation from a Therapeutic Court program. 5.6. All decisions regarding an individual’s amenability and appropriateness for MOUD will be made by the individual in concert with a medical professional. 6. CJTA Plan 6.1. Contractor is expected to follow all guidelines provided in CJTA Plan guidelines document, which will be provided to Contractor by HCA Contract Manager. 6.2. Contractor must coordinate with the Local CJTA Panel for the county in order to facilitate the planning requirement as described in RCW 71.24.580(6). County level funding priorities are established by the local CJTA Panel. The CJTA Plan should detail the coordination within the county expected to help reach the goals of the CJTA funding, identify the needed services for the community, and explain how the Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 18 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 county plans to reach the intended population for the CJTA fund. Any CJTA funded efforts must be included in the CJTA Plan, including the following specific elements: 6.2.1. Describe in detail how substance use disorder treatment and support services will be delivered within the region; 6.2.2. Address the CJTA County Match Requirement if funds provide treatment or recovery support services for therapeutic court participants; 6.2.3. Include details on special projects such as best practices/treatment strategies, significant underserved population(s), or regional endeavors, including the following: 6.2.3.1. Describe the project and how it will be consistent with the strategic plan; 6.2.3.2. Describe how the project will enhance treatment services for individuals in the criminal justice system; 6.2.3.3. Indicate the number of individuals who will be served using innovative funds; 6.2.3.4. If applicable, indicate plans for inclusion of MOUD within the county’s Therapeutic Court programs; and 6.2.3.5. Address the fiscal and programmatic Data Reporting requirements found in Section 7 of this Statement of Work. 6.3. The final Plan must be approved by the county’s legislative authority. 6.4. Completed and legislatively approved Plans must be submitted to HCA for review and approval. Plans will be forwarded to the State CJTA Panel once approved by HCA. Contractor must implement the plan as it is written and notify the HCA if any changes are made. HCA acknowledges the authority of the State CJTA panels for final approval of plans, including the use of any subcontractors. 6.5. CJTA Plan is due by October 1, 2025, and shall be updated if spending plans change, subject to approval by the Local CJTA Panel, HCA Contract Manager and subsequently the State CJTA Panel. Contractor may request an extension of up to 30 calendar days on the CJTA Plan due date, and HCA may approve the extension in its sole discretion. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 19 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 7. Data Reporting Requirements 7.1. Contractor shall ensure that staffing is sufficient to support CJTA-related data analytics and related data systems to oversee all data interfaces and support the specific reporting requirements under Contract. 7.2. Contractor will work with Research and Data Analysis Division (RDA) within Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) at its desired cadence to provide requested data to assist in partnered efforts funded through CJTA dollars, such as compiling a state drug court data dashboard. These expectations are distinct from program activities reporting to HCA and are only applicable to courts/counties not using the Drug Court Case Management System. 7.3. Contractor will work with HCA should system data reporting submission requirements change. 7.4. Contractor shall ensure that all Subcontractors required to report programmatic data have the capacity to submit all HCA required data to enable the Contractor to meet the requirements under the Contract. 7.4.1. There are three quarterly reports that the Contractor will be responsible for submitting: The Quarterly Progress Report (QPR), the Revenue and Expenditure Report (R&E), and the Programmatic Treatment Report (PTR)/ Program Data Acquisition, Management and Storage (PDAMS). 7.4.2. HCA Contract Manager will provide Contractor with a template form for the QPR that will report on the following program elements: 7.4.2.1. Number of individuals served under CJTA funding for that time period; 7.4.2.2. Barriers to providing services to the Criminal Justice Population; 7.4.2.3. Strategies to overcome the identified barriers; 7.4.2.4. Training and Technical assistance needs; 7.4.2.5. Success stories or narratives from individuals receiving CJTA services; and 7.4.2.6. If a Therapeutic Court receives CJTA funded services, the number of admissions of individuals into the program who were either already on MOUD, referred to MOUD, or were provided information regarding MOUD. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 20 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 7.4.3. HCA Contract Manager will provide the Contractor with a template form for the R&E report that captures the fiscal expenditures for that quarter. 7.4.3.1. Contractor will use the Excel document provided by HCA; 7.4.3.2. Contractor will report the amount of CJTA expenditures for each state fiscal quarter (State Fiscal quarters end on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31); 7.4.3.3. document must be completed in its entirety; and 7.4.3.4. Completed R&E report must be submitted within 45 days of the end of each State Fiscal Quarter. 7.4.4. Contractor is responsible for submitting the PTR each quarter through a Managed File Transfer (MFT). During the Contract period, the PTR reporting process may change to PDAMS, which will require Contractor to provide data directly into a system rather than through MFT. The data to be collected will not change, just the method of submission to HCA. HCA Contract Manager will provide Contractor with an excel workbook template and/or additional instructions for submission of data that will capture a variety of demographic and programmatic data that supports the services being provided by the state appropriations. In addition, this process will include the following: 7.4.4.1. Contractor will ensure that their subcontractor has the bandwidth to complete all data elements requested in the PTR. 7.4.4.2. Contractor may allow the subcontractor to do all data entry, but the PTR must be submitted into the Behavioral Health Data System (BHDS) by Contractor through the established Secure File Transfer procedure within 45 days of the end of each State Fiscal Quarter. The Contractor may request an extension of this requirement during the first Contract term. Files submitted must conform to the following naming convention: _<County Name>_<Date of Upload>. 7.4.4.3. The Contractor will review for completeness and accuracy each PTR that they receive from the subcontractor. 7.4.4.4. The Contractor will work with their subcontractors to ensure that any applicable Release of Information (ROI) forms are updated to account for the sharing of Personal Health Information (PHI) with the HCA. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 21 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 8. Billing and Payment 8.1. Initial payment will be provided following receipt and acceptance of the CJTA Biennial Plan in the amount of $10,000. Subsequent payments will be disbursed on a quarterly basis following the receipt of noted deliverables (QPR, R&E, PTR) in the amounts outlined in the deliverables table below. 8.1.1. In the interest of both honoring a deliverables-based contract and minimizing waste and removing previous recoupment processes, an allocation at the end of the contract period will be altered based on actual spending calculated with data received from R&E reports throughout the biennium. 8.1.1.1. Disbursements for the final quarter of the Contract term will be reduced in accordance with actual spending – unspent funds in smaller amounts would be subtracted from the anticipated disbursement. 8.1.1.2. Should a considerable amount of funds remain unspent – in an amount exceeding the anticipated disbursement – the final quarterly disbursement of FY27 would be forfeited, however, any excess beyond the anticipated disbursement the Contractor would be permitted to keep. For example: if a Contractor is underspent by $50,000, and the amount that would have been distributed per the deliverables table was $40,000, then Contractor would not be paid the $40,000, but would be able to keep the $10,000 difference and not need to repay it. 8.2. Payment will be contingent upon HCA Contract Manager acceptance of the deliverables, and approval of a correct and complete Revenue and Expenditure Report from Contractor. 8.3. Contractor is required to limit Administration costs to no more than ten percent (10%) of the Total Maximum Compensation. Administration costs will be measured on a fiscal year basis and based on the information reporting in the Revenue and Expenditure reports and reviewed by the HCA Contract Manager. 8.4. Funding to support workforce (i.e., retention bonuses) must be reviewed and approved by HCA Contract Manager prior to being expended. 8.5. Payment shall be considered timely if made by HCA within thirty (30) days after receipt and acceptance by HCA of the properly completed reports. 8.6. Payment may be withheld if the deliverables are not met by the date indicated in the table below. Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Washington State 22 HCA Contract #K8532 Health Care Authority Attachment 1 8.7. Deliverables Table Deliverables Table July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 # Deliverable Due Date Maximum Amount Treatment Account (CJTA) Plan that was approved by the Local CJTA panel and signed by County Legislative Authority that indicates how the CJTA • Progress Report • R&E • PTR end of State Fiscal Quarter • Progress Report • R&E • PTR end of June 30, 2027 expenditures per Section 8.1.1 but not to exceed $21,617.00 Total Maximum Compensation $182,950.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 201B5160-BDD6-4ECB-876C-9167D70E107C Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From:Ext: 206/299 Superior Court ☒ Action Agenda: ☐ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Approval to shift REIT funding from Juvenile Detention cabinet replacement to heat pump replacement. Background/Executive Summary: The heating and cooling system in the Juvenile Detention Center has failed; it is original to the building. Kelly Frazier has a bid from Bradley Air to replace two of the four units for $44,556. We received approval in the 2025 Budget to spend up to $48,000 of REIT funds to replace the cabinetry in Juvenile Detention. We have been unable to find a contractor to do that work. We request approval to use the cabinet funding to replace the two heat pumps. Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): A net savings of REIT funding of about $3400. Public Outreach: n/a Requested Action: Direct staff to shift proper funds from cabinet replacement to heat pump replacement. Attachment(s): Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Steve Duenkel Ext: 468 Auditor ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): November 25, 2025 Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☒ Legal ☒ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the Item: Purchase of Hart Intercivic Verity Vanguard Voting System Machine. Background/Executive Summary: Executive Order (EO) 14248, “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, requires shall the Federal Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) to take appropriate action to review and, if appropriate, re-certify voting systems to Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 (VVSG 2.0). The Hart Intercivic Verity Vanguard system is the only system certified to VVSG 2.0 criteria. The EAC awarded this certification on July 7, 2025. The Office of Secretary of State completed testing for State certification on September 8, 2025. Test results have been reviewed by the Voting System Review Board. The Board will share the results of their review and make recommendations regarding certification on November 18, 2025. The Washington State Director of Elections plans to review the Voting System Review Board recommendations with Secretary of State Hobbs in the first week of December 2025 for his final approval. The Office of Secretary of State affirmed with the Auditor’s Office that HAVA Election Security Grant money can be used for the purchase of this system on October 14, 2025. In the event that Secretary of State does not give final approval for State certification of the system, the purchase agreement between Hart Intercivic and Mason County is null and void as reflected in the updated Master Agreement from Hart. I would like to execute this agreement following the anticipated favorable report from the Voting System Review Board on November 18, 2025, to ensure timely delivery in mid-December to support ballot design for the February 2026 Special Election. Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): $165,108.74 This price reflects as ‘first mover’ discount. Funds to be allocated from HAVA Grant and Auditor’s Machine & Equipment Special Fund 109. These funds are not eligible for use on other County priorities. Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Request Board of County Commissioners Approval for the Auditor to purchase the Hart Intercivic Verity Vanguard 1.0 System, sign the purchase order, and sign the Master Agreement. Attachment(s): $165,108.74Grand Total Mason County, WAAccount Name 00015554Quote Number Confidential - Not for Redistribution Item Description Unit Price Quantity Total Price Vanguard Flex Ballot marking device $4,400.00 3 $13,200.00 Vanguard Accessible Booth Wheelchair-accessible voting booth w/ transport bag for Vanguard Flex $500.00 3 $1,500.00 Vanguard Flex Integrated Privacy Screen Integrated privacy screen for Vanguard Flex $79.00 3 $237.00 Vanguard Access Detachable ATI module for use with Vanguard Flex or Vault $520.00 3 $1,560.00 Verity Headphones Headphones for Vanguard Flex units $20.00 3 $60.00 Vanguard Boost On-demand ballot printer $5,190.00 2 $10,380.00 HP LaserJet Pro 4001dn Printer Laser printer for Vanguard Boost $525.00 2 $1,050.00 Printer Tray Extender Extender to support 22" ballots on HP printer for Vanguard Boost $380.00 2 $760.00 Vanguard Workspace Vanguard Workspace software; includes Define, Deploy, and Results $22,500.00 1 $22,500.00 Vanguard Test Decks Vanguard Workspace module for creation of pre-marked test decks and results files $6,000.00 1 $6,000.00 Vanguard Capture Vanguard Capture software $6,750.00 1 $6,750.00 Vanguard Capture (Additional Seat)Vanguard Capture software $5,400.00 1 $5,400.00 Vanguard Workstation Workstations for Vanguard software w/ 5-year warranty. Two (2) configured with Workspace and Test Decks (one active and one backup), two (2) configured with Capture Seat 1 (one active and one backup) and one (1) configured as Capture Seat 2. $5,900.00 5 $29,500.00 24" Flat Panel Monitor Monitor for use with Vanguard Workstation  5   Canon DR-G2140 Central Scanner w/ Imprinter Central ballot scanner w/ 1-year warranty (preventative maintenance sold separately); annual warranty and maintenance is optional and available separately from a trusted Hart partner $11,550.00 2 $23,100.00 Imprinter Ink Cartridge, Canon Scanner  $580.00 2 $1,160.00 IntoPrint SP1360 Printer Ballot printer w/ 1-year on-site warranty $7,775.00 1 $7,775.00 Toner Cartridge, IntoPrint SP1360, Black Black toner cartridge for IntoPrint SP1360 printer (approximate yield 38,000 pages)$200.00 1 $200.00 Brother EX415DW Printer Laser printer for report printing $895.00 3 $2,685.00 vDrive Proprietary memory device for use with voting system (compatible with Vanguard)$94.00 30 $2,820.00 Verity Key Electronic security token $155.00 2 $310.00 Vanguard Security Token 2-factor authentication key for Vanguard software $95.00 8 $760.00 Verity Voting Device Battery Rechargeable battery for Verity voting device $140.00 3 $420.00 $165,108.74Grand Total Mason County, WAAccount Name 00015554Quote Number Confidential - Not for Redistribution This quote is non-binding, until such time as a Vanguard Master Agreement is executed, after State Certification of the Please fax with signature to or scan and email to to order.ktrethewey@hartic.com Instructions Net 30Payment Terms 12/31/2025Expiration Date (360) 427-9670Phone sduenkel@masoncountywa.govEmailSteve DuenkelContact Name 411 N 5th St. Shelton, WA 98584 Ship ToP.O. Box 400 Shelton, WA 98584 Bill To $43,880.00Total Annual Recurring Fees   $165,108.74Grand Total $13,493.74Tax ($13,833.00)Special Discount $165,448.00Solution Price $2,750.00Shipping and Handling (Estimated) $162,698.00Subtotal Battery Charger, 1 Bay 1-bay charger for Verity voting device battery $185.00 1 $185.00 Vanguard Starter Pack Includes qty 1 case of thermal ballot paper (8.5x11), qty 1 case of Security Ticket Stock, qty 1 Vault Calibration Kit, and qty 1 Flex Cleaning Kit $386.00 1 $386.00 New Implementation Services Includes training, acceptance testing, project management, and on-site support for the first election on the Vanguard voting system. Additional services, if required, must be purchased separately. $24,000.00 1 $24,000.00 Annual Recurring Fees (Beginning Year 2) Item Description Unit Price Quantity Total Price License and Support w/ Extended Warranty - Vanguard Flex Annual fee for license and support with extended warranty for Vanguard Flex $255.00 3 $765.00 License and Support w/ Extended Warranty - Vanguard Boost Annual fee for license and support with extended warranty for Vanguard Boost $275.00 2 $550.00 License and Support - Vanguard Workspace Annual license and support fee for Vanguard Workspace $22,500.00 1 $22,500.00 License and Support - Vanguard Capture Annual license and support fee for Vanguard Capture $6,750.00 1 $6,750.00 License and Support - Vanguard Capture (Additional Seat) Annual license and support fee for Vanguard Capture (Additional Seat)$5,400.00 1 $5,400.00 Biennial Maintenance Annual fee for Biennial Maintenance of Vanguard devices (Vault, Flex, Boost)$1,915.00 1 $1,915.00 License and Support - Vanguard Test Decks Annual license and support fee for Vanguard Test Decks $6,000.00 1 $6,000.00 Customer Contact General Information Terms and Conditions $165,108.74Grand Total Mason County, WAAccount Name 00015554Quote Number Confidential - Not for Redistribution Title: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________ Customer Approval: ____________________________________ Director of SalesTitle Signature Ken TretheweyPrepared By Vanguard system. Hart will provide Returning Customer Discount above if customer executes a Verity Vanguard Master Agreement within 30 days of system certification by the State of Washington. Subsequent License and Support will be billed annually per contract terms. Please note: Shipping & Handling charges listed are estimates only. Due to global supply chain and delivery issues, actual shipping & handling charges may be significantly higher. Pricing subject to inventory availability at time of quote execution and acceptance. Taxes will be calculated in conjunction with the Customer based on the final approved price list. Hart Approval Customer Approval Action Items: • News Release: Early Closure of Eells Hill Transfer Station and Belfair Drop Box on December 18th. Discussion Items: Commissioner Follow-Up Items: • River Haven Surplus Property Upcoming Items: November 25th @ 9:15 Public Hearing to consider 25mph speed limit on Yates Road November 25th @ 9:15 Public Hearing to consider 25mph speed limit on Ellis Road MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER BRIEFING November 17, 2025 NEWS RELEASE NOVEMBER 25, 2025 MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE 411 N 5TH ST, BLDG 1, SHELTON, WA 98584 TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE OLYMPIAN, SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NORTH MASON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE SUN RE: Early Closure of Eells Hill Transfer Station and Belfair Drop Box on December 18th Mason County Public Works announces the early closure of the Eells Hill Transfer and Belfair Drop Box solid waste stations on Thursday, December 18th. The last customer will be accepted at 12:30 p.m. at the Eells Hill Transfer Station and at 11:30 a.m. at the Belfair Drop Box Station. These closures are to allow for a Public Works Staff Christmas Luncheon and All-Hands Staff Meeting. We kindly ask the public to plan ahead, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sharon Trask, Chair Pat Tarzwell, Vice Chair Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner Mason County Administrator 411 N 5th Street Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 Mason County Commissioner Briefing Items from County Administrator November 10, 2025 Specific Items for Review  Kim Monroe- Lieutenants Contract  2025 October Financial Report – Kathy Chaussee  2025 Budget Amendments - Jennifer Beierle  2026 Proposed Budget - Jennifer Beierle Administrator Updates  Amendment to the 11/10/25 Agenda for LTAC Committee Interview Commissioner Discussion Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Kim Monroe Ext: Click or tap here to enter text. Human Resources ☒ Action Agenda: ☐ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☒ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the Item: Tentative Agreement on Lieutenant Contract Background/Executive Summary: We have reached a tentative agreement for the first labor contract with the MCSO Lieutenant’s Guild as of Nov 10, 205. This concludes the ongoing efforts to reach an agreement since the certification of the bargaining unit in October of 2024. Key terms are summarized as follows: • Effective Nov 1:Wage adjustment of 11.6%. This resolves compression issues that exist between Sargent’s class and the Lieutenants, and maintains our compensation within a comfortable range of comparable counties. • Jan 2027 – 2% wage adjustment • Jan 2028 – 2% wage adjustment • Jan 2029 – 2.5% wage adjustment Healthcare premiums increase by $52 per year, consistent with non-represented and other contracts Vacation/Sick Leave accrual and Longevity remain consistent with County Policy Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): Working with Financial Services to finalize total package cost Union Outreach: Currently working with the Union’s negotiator to do final contract review and prep for signatures Requested Action: Schedule to present for BOCC signatures on 24th. Attachment(s): Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Jennifer Beierle Ext: 532 Central Services ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☒ ☐ Briefing Date(s): 11/17/2025 Agenda Date(s): 11/25/2025, PH 12/16/2025 Internal Review: ☒ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Requests for supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2025 budget Background/Executive Summary: Requests for supplemental appropriations and amendments to the 2025 budget are attached. Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): See Attached Public Outreach: RCW 36.40.100 requires the Board to publish notice in the official county newspaper for two consecutive weeks prior to the budget hearing. Requested Action: Request to set a public hearing for December 16, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. to consider and approve supplemental budget requests and budget transfers to the 2025 budget. Attachment(s): Draft Resolution for Budget Supplemental Appropriations and Amendment Requests and Proposed 2025 Budget Amendment #2 Detail and Detailed Budget Entries RESOLUTION NO. 2025 BUDGET BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDMENT REQUESTS - NOTICE OF HEARING WHEREAS, by reason of conditions which could not be reasonably foreseen at the time of making the budget for the year 2025, it is necessary to make provisions for supplemental appropriations and amendments to the budget as required by RCW 36.40.100, and RCW 36.40.195; and WHEREAS, the revenue and expenditure adjustments to County funds, as listed in Attachments A & B to this Resolution, are required in order to incorporate into the budget the revenues and expenditures now identified, which were not known at the time of original budget adoption; and WHEREAS, the net total of adjustments to 2025 authorized expenditure appropriations in the General Fund is an increase of $1,871,654; and WHEREAS, the net total of adjustments to 2025 authorized expenditure appropriations in funds other than the General Fund is an increase of $549,609; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Mason County Commissioners: That the 16th day of December, 2025 at the hour of 9:15 a.m., in the Mason County Commissioners Chambers in Courthouse Building I, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, Washington, is hereby fixed as the time and place for a public hearing upon the matter of Budget Amendment Requests to the 2025 Budget as provided in Attachments A & B to this Resolution. A copy of this resolution and the proposed amendments to the 2025 budget is available by contacting Jennifer Beierle, Budget & Finance Manager, at (360) 427-9670 ext. 532. The Clerk of the Board is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to cause notice of such hearing to be published as provided by law. DATED this 25st day of November, 2025 ____________________________ McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Publish 2x 12/4 & 12/11 bill to Commissioners, th MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON _________________________________ Sharon Trask, Chair _________________________________ Pat Tarzwell, Vice Chair _________________________________ Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner ATTACHMENT A TO RESOLUTION NO. _________2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 DETAIL LINE FUND FUND NAME DEPARTMENT REVENUE EXPENDITURE 1 001 2 001 4 001 COURTHOUSE 60,000 INCREASE IN SECURITY NEEDS DUE TO THE 5 001 350,000 6 001 1,300,000 1,300,000 7 001 FOR PURCHASE OF INTERCIVIC VERITY VANGUARD VOTING SYSTEM THAT HAS NOT 8 109 ELECTION 136,600 165,109 VOTING SYSTEM - NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD BEFORE BUDGET AMENDMENT IS 9 164 10 412 TO BELFAIR SEWER DUE TO MATCH ACTUAL 11 194 TO BELFAIR SEWER DUE TO MATCH ACTUAL GENERAL FUND TOTAL 1,309,000 1,871,654 OTHER FUNDS TOTAL 136,600 549,609 ALL FUNDS GRAND TOTAL 1,445,600 2,421,263 Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT B TO RESOLUTION NO. _________2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 DETAILED BUDGET ENTRIES LINE FROM ACCOUNT TYPE I/D REVENUE BALANCE DESCRIPTION General Fund Total:1,309,000 1,871,654 (562,654) Other Funds Total:136,600 549,609 (413,009) All Funds Grand Total:1,445,600 2,421,263 (975,663) Page 2 of 2 Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Jennifer Beierle Ext: 532 Central Services ☒ Action Agenda: ☐ Public Hearing: ☐ ☐ Briefing Date(s): 11/17/2025 Agenda Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the Item: Overview of the 2026 Proposed Budget Draft Background/Executive Summary: The 2026 proposed summary budget includes the Board of County Commissioner’s maintenance level budget as of November 17, 2025. Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): See attached. Public Outreach: The 2026 proposed budget summary and detail will be posted on the County’s website: www.masoncountywa.gov by November 17, 2025. The public is invited to comment throughout the budget process. Requested Action: Request the Board review the draft 2026 Mason County Budget for the General Fund by Department and all other County funds at the fund level. Attachment(s): • 2026 Mason County Summary Draft Budget as of November 17, 2025: General Fund by Department & all County funds at the fund level • Policy Level Requests listed by General Fund Departments and Special Funds Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Travis Adams Ext: 530 Department: Central Services Briefing: ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☐ Special Meeting: ☐ Briefing Date(s): November 17, 2025 Agenda Date(s): Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☐ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Fill Vacant Generator Position on the Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Background/Executive Summary: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) shall consist of at least five (5) members appointed by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The committee shall include at least two representatives of businesses that are required to collect lodging tax; at least two members who are persons involved in activities that are authorized to be funded by lodging tax revenue; and one Mason County Commissioner who shall serve as the Chair of the LTAC. Currently two Generator and three Spender positions are filled: Generators – John DeLeva and Taylor Jacobs Spenders – Duane Wilson, Susan "Rachel" Hansen, and Deidre Peterson Associated Costs/Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): N/A Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Approval to appoint Kerry Myers as a Generator on the Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). Attachment(s): Application Entry #: 50 - Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 10/29/2025 4:20 PM Advisory Board Name: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Name: Kerry Myers Today's Date: 10/29/2025 Address Voting Precinct:Phone ( Email Community Service: Hood Canal Improvement Club Hood Canal Festivals (Fjordin Crossin) McReavy House of Hood Canal Employment: North Mason Chamber of Commerce, President Be The Traveler Concierge, Owner What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board? Assist in allocating lodging tax funds under the guidance of the County Commission. Promote and drive tourism to Mason County. Collaborate with the committee to develop fresh, innovative ideas to enhance tourism. What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board? With 25 years in hospitality, including ownership of Robin Hood Restaurant, Hood Canal Events, and currently Be The Traveler Concierge, I bring extensive expertise in tourism and event planning. I represent 18 vacation rentals in Mason County, providing comprehensive property management services. Actively involved in county events such as Fjordin Crossin and Hoodstock, I offer a wealth of hands-on experience in event planning and tourism promotion. With a strong background in marketing and design, I am highly motivated, extremely creative, and passionate about driving tourism growth in Mason County. List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest: I don't believe I have any conflicts of interest Required Training: Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you.  Will you be able to attend such trainings? Yes or No: Yes How much time can you commit to this advisory board: Monthly Are you a U.S. citizen and Mason County resident? Yes *For Civil Service applications ONLY, what is your political party?