14-135 Spokane River Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement Spokane River
Centennial Trail
Interagency
Cooperative
Agreement
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Spokane
Spokane County
City of Spokane Valley
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THIS AGREEMENT,is made and entered this day of ., 2014, by and
between SPOKANE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State o ashington, having
offices for the transaction of business at West 1116 Broadway Avenue, Spokane, Washington,
99260 ("COUNTY") and the City of Spokane, a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 808 West Spokane Fall Boulevard,
Spokane Washington 99201 ("CITY"), the City of Spokane Valley, a municipal corporation of
the State of Washington, having offices for the transaction of business at 11707 E Sprague
Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 ("SPOKANE VALLEY"), and Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission, having offices for the transaction of business at 1111 Israel Road,
P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504 ("COMMISSION"). Collectively, the COUNTY, CITY,
SPOKANE VALLEY and the COMMISSION are referred to as the "PARTIES."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the PARTIES are owners of land within the Spokane River Centennial Trail
("Trail") corridor as described in Section 3 of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane River corridor is ecologically important, has significant potential
for interpretive purposes, provides outstanding scenic beauty, tranquil surroundings and valuable
historic and prehistoric features, is uniquely held in public ownership for the more than 39 miles
of its length, is the common thread that links governments, communities and neighborhoods
together, and has, for many thousands of years, been the corridor for commerce in the area and
provides significant recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS,the PARTIES desire to provide for the development and operation of a multi-
purpose trail system within the intent and authority of RCW 79A.05.030 and RCW 39.34.030
(2); and
WHEREAS,the PARTIES agree that the primary development objective should be to
preserve the river environment and provide facilities for public access, recreation, education and
ecological and historic interpretation; and
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WHEREAS,the COMMISSION is authorized under RCW 79A.05.030 and RCW
39.34.030 (2)to cooperate with the COUNTY, SPOKANE and SPOKANE VALLEY in
accomplishing the program herein referred to and to enter into this Agreement to that end; and
WHEREAS, the COMMISSION at its May 19, 1989 meeting authorized the Director or
designee to enter into a long-term cooperative agreement with multiple governmental entities for
the development and operation of the Spokane River Centennial Trail corridor(Trail); and
WHEREAS,the PARTIES agree that the Trail can most advantageously be managed by the
Commission with shared operation,maintenance and law enforcement responsibilities;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived, the PARTIES
hereby agree as follows:
Section 1: Term
The term of the Agreement shall be for 20 years commencing on the date last below written.
This Agreement may be renewed in 10-year increments upon expiration of the original 20-year
term by mutual agreement of the parties. The COMMISSION will be given the first right to
renew the Agreement before any other party is given the opportunity to manage the Trail under
agreement with the COUNTY, SPOKANE and SPOKANE VALLEY.
Section 2: Development and Management
(a) All development and management of the Trail shall be the responsibility of the
COMMISSION, unless otherwise provided herein, and the COMMISSION shall be the lead
agency in preparing future development plans. Operation, including maintenance and law
enforcement, shall be as set forth in Exhibit 1 - Management Plan ("Management Plan"), which
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is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Each jurisdiction shall be
responsible for all costs related to providing ordinary Trail operation, maintenance and law
enforcement activities as outlined in the Management Plan. In the event of a capital repair or
project (a project that falls outside of the parameters of ordinary maintenance as outlined within
Exhibit 1 - Management Plan and/or exceeds $25,000 to complete), the underlying property
owner or lease holder shall assume full responsibility (financially and otherwise) for project
completion, barring any other agreements in place that may otherwise supersede.
(b) In the event of a capital repair or project impacting the Trail and/or associated buffer
lands, the responsible party may elect to petition the other parties for evaluation of opportunities
for cooperative funding in accordance with Exhibit 2 — Trail Maintenance Fund ("Maintenance
Fund") which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Construction,
alteration or repair to the trail that is paid for in part or in whole from the Maintenance Fund will
require the unanimous approval of all Parties. Parties will also agree to which entity will be
responsible for carrying out the work including planning, permitting, contracting, spending, and
the liability associated with such activities. No such work will begin without the written
approval of theplans byall Parties. Written approval can be in letter form or electronically by e-
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In the event of an emergency requiring immediate action to protect persons or property,
the Parties may call a special meeting or communicate by phone or e-mail to approve emergency
spending. All construction or reconstruction must comply with applicable state and local laws.
In the absence of cooperative funding, the responsibility for capital repairs shall fall to the
underlying land owner or lease holder for the section of Trail in need of repair. The Parties shall
meet every three years for the life of this Agreement to review the capital funding threshold
(currently at $25,000—which is presently the state threshold for capital funding).
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Section 3: Coordinating Council
A Coordinating Council comprised of one (1)representative of each of the PARTIES, as
well as a non-voting representative of the Friends of the Centennial Trail, shall be established to
carry out all its responsibilities as outlined in the Management Plan and Maintenance Fund. The
Coordinating Council representative from each party to this Agreement shall be as follows:
• Washington State Parks: Riverside State Park Manager or Designee
• Spokane County: Parks, Recreation& Golf Director or Designee
• Spokane: Parks and Recreation Director or Designee
• Spokane Valley: Parks and Recreation Director or Designee
• Friends of The Centennial Trail (non-voting): Executive Director or Designee
Each representative shall have responsibility for disseminating information to other individuals
and parties in his/her group and for coordinating matters for the administrative working group.
The designated representative shall have the authority to vote on fund spending priorities on
behalf of the organization they represent.
Section 4: Areas of Jurisdiction
i. The COMMISSION is primarily responsible for management of the entire 39 mile length
of the Trail and maintenance and law enforcement on or within the Trail corridor and
adjacent buffer lands within Riverside State Park from Nine Mile Recreation Area to the
TJ Meenach Bridge. The COMMISSION is not precluded, however, from conducting
maintenance or law enforcement on the entire Trail corridor and buffer lands to protect
safety and recreation on the Trail, including those areas where the COMMISSION is the
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underlying property owner but another jurisdiction is responsible for management,
maintenance and law enforcement per this Agreement.
ii. SPOKANE is responsible for the management of adjacent CITY-owned or leased buffer
lands and maintenance and law enforcement on or within the Trail corridor located within
the existing and future municipal boundaries of SPOKANE from the south end of the TJ
Meenach Bridge to Centennial Trail Mile Marker 16 near"Boulder Beach"beyond the
eastern municipal boundary of SPOKANE.
iii. The COUNTY is responsible for management of adjacent COUNTY-owned or leased
buffer lands and maintenance and law enforcement on or within the Trail corridor from
Centennial Trail Mile Marker 16 near"Boulder Beach"to the Idaho border minus any
portion of the trail corridor and adjacent buffer lands that are located in SPOKANE
VALLEY'S municipal boundaries (current and future)—and minus any other portions of
the Trail corridor and adjacent buffer lands in this stretch that become located within an
existing or future city(s)municipal limits (i.e. annexation, incorporation).
iv. SPOKANE VALLEY is responsible for management of adjacent city-owned or leased
buffer lands and maintenance and law enforcement on or within the Trail corridor within
its municipal boundaries (current and future).
Section 5: Rules and Regulations
The Trail is to be managed consistent with the provisions of chapter 79A.05 RCW and the
rules and regulations adopted thereunder, unless otherwise exempted by the Director or
COMMISSION.
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Section 6: Permits
Development and maintenance along the trail corridor shall be done in full possession of all
necessary permits and licenses and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations—
including SEPA—and consistent with the overall development plans prepared by the
COMMISSION. Obtaining permits will be the responsibility of the initiating party.
Section 7: Cooperative Management
This Agreement allows management by the COUNTY, SPOKANE and SPOKANE
VALLEY of COMMISSION-owned lands; and,by the COMMISSION of COUNTY,
SPOKANE, and SPOKANE VALLEY-owned buffer lands within the Trail corridor. Any
modifications or uses of this property for other than buffer shall be consistent with Trail
development, preservation of the river corridor, and approved by COMMISSION staff prior to
use, modification or construction. Use of these lands for recreation, education or river access
purposes may be granted by amendment to this Agreement upon approval of the proposed plans
for said property by COMMISSION staff and approval of use by the COMMISSION, and in
accordance with all applicable Federal, state and local laws.
Section 8: Jurisdiction Approval
All new facilities and improvements made by the COMMISSION shall be consistent with
Trail development,preservation of the river corridor, and approved by the applicable jurisdiction
prior to construction. The COMMISSION shall be in possession of all necessary permits and
licenses and shall carry out all development,maintenance and operation in accordance with all
applicable Federal, state and local laws.
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Section 9: Hamilton Street Bridge
The Hamilton Street pedestrian bridge is located on SPOKANE-owned property. Routine
maintenance of this bridge will be the responsibility of SPOKANE. Any repairs relating to the
structural integrity of the bridge; and, if necessary, replacement will be the responsibility of
SPOKANE.
Section 10: Denny-Ashlock Bridge
The Denny Ashlock pedestrian bridge is located on both COMMISSION and SPOKANE
VALLEY-owned property. Routine maintenance of this bridge will be the responsibility of the
party in whose jurisdiction the bridge resides (presently the COUNTY for the northern half of
the bridge, and Spokane Valley for the southern half of the bridge). Any repairs relating to the
structural integrity of the bridge and, if necessary, replacement will be the responsibility of the
COMMISSION.
Section 11: Entire Agreement
This Agreement grants only permission to allow the COMMISSION to use the COUNTY,
SPOKANE and SPOKANE VALLEY-owned property and to allow the COUNTY, SPOKANE
and SPOKANE VALLEY to use the COMMISSION-owned property for the purposes and on
the terms and conditions herein stated. No legal or equitable title is conveyed hereby. Title to
the subject property shall remain with the landowner throughout the term of this Agreement and
renewal thereof.
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Section 12: Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law,the COUNTY and/or SPOKANE and/or SPOKANE
VALLEY shall defend and hold harmless the COMMISSION and the State of Washington, its
officers, agents, employees, successors or assigns against any and all claims suffered or alleged
to be suffered on the property, except such claims which arise out of the activities of the
COMMISSION, its officers, agents or employees, for which claims the COMMISSION will
defend and hold the COUNTY, SPOKANE and/or SPOKANE VALLEY harmless.
Section 13: Signs
The COMMISSION shall erect and maintain a sign(s) identifying the COUNTY,
SPOKANE and SPOKANE VALLEY as cooperating agencies. Any development authorized in
accordance with Section 8 herein shall be signed by the applicable jurisdiction identifying the
COMMISSION as a cooperating agency. The COMMISSION will be the primary focal point
and contact for signing.
Section 14: Termination
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written consent of all PARTIES
hereto.
Section 15: Modification
The provisions of this Agreement may be modified at any time by the mutual consent of all
PARTIES hereto.
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Section 16: Assignment of Rights
No rights under this Agreement may be assigned without the prior written consent of the
other parties. This does not preclude third-party agreements which are in compliance with the
Management Plan.
Section 17: Tree Removal
Any tree removal shall be in accordance with landowner rules and regulations.
Section 18: Non-Compliance
The Trail and adjoining buffer lands are to be used by the COMMISSION for public Trail
corridor purposes. Except as otherwise provided for herein, this Agreement may be terminated
by any party in the event of non-compliance by any other party with the terms and conditions
hereof, providing that the terminating party allow the non-complying party no less that ninety
(90) days written notice of violation in which to correct any situation which is not in compliance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If correction is not made to the satisfaction of
the terminating party within the ninety(90) days, this Agreement will automatically terminate
without further notice.
Section 19: Removal of Improvements
Unless otherwise agreed, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, all
improvements placed on property under this Agreement shall be disposed of in compliance with
applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington.
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Section 20: Discover Pass
SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY, and the COUNTY have agreed to contribute towards the
operation, care and maintenance of portions of the Trail and associated buffer lands as outlined
herein. In recognition of this investment, the COMMISSION agrees NOT to impose any parking
or visitor fees (i.e. Discover Pass)for ordinary visitation and use of those trailheads and other
areas commonly used for parking along portions of the Trail corridor and buffer lands for which
SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY, and the COUNTY have maintenance responsibility.
Section 21: Trail Realignments and Connections
(a) Trail realignments which may be completed to address safety hazards, to separate the
trail from stretches of roadway, to eliminate gaps, or to otherwise perfect the Trail shall become
part of this Agreement and the Party whose geographic area includes the new trail element(s)
shall assume jurisdictional responsibility for the new trail element(s)unless otherwise
determined by the Parties through modification of the Agreement.
(b) Future connections to the Trail such as neighborhood access points, local commuter
trails, or regional trail connections (e.g. Fish Lake Trail) are a stated goal in the adopted Spokane
County Regional Trails Plan. Trail connections shall be encouraged to be completed, but any
trails which have been connected to the Centennial Trail shall not become part of this Agreement
nor extend maintenance responsibilities by the Parties under this Agreement, unless otherwise
determined by the Parties through modification of the Agreement.
Section 22: Entities
No new entities are created by this Agreement.
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Section 23: Agreement to be Filed
The PARTIES shall record this Agreement with the Spokane County Auditor.
Section 24: Personal/Real Property/No Joint Board
There shall be no common ownership of any real or personal property under the terms of
this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement shall separately own its real and personal
property. The Coordinating Council referenced in Section 3 will administer the provisions of this
Agreement, as well as the Management Plan and Trail Maintenance Fund.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement to be executed on the date and year opposite their respective signatures.
NOTE: There will be a separate signature page for each entity signing the agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this (-f' / day of la66 , 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement to be executed on the date and year opposite their respective signatures.
NOTE: There will be a separate signature page for each entity signing the agreement.
DATED: ,T+ 22, a o I L WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement to be executed on the date and year opposite their respective signatures.
NOTE: There will be a separate signature page for each entity signing the agreement.
DATED: CITY OF SPOKANE
MAYOR
Attest: Approved as to form:
By:
City Clerk Assistant City Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement to be executed on the date and year opposite their respective signatures.
NOTE: There will be a separate signature page for each entity signing the agreement.
DATED: 0 a -0/ --.26/y CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
By: "
MIKE J•, SON, CITY MANAGER
Attest: Approved as to form:
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C is Bainbridge, City Clerk Office o e City A .orne
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Exhibit 1
Management Plan
A- PURPOSE
The purpose of this Management Plan("Plan") is to establish minimum standards for the
management, maintenance and law enforcement along the Spokane River Centennial Trail
("Trail").
B - PARTIES INVOLVED
This Plan is part of the Interagency Cooperative Agreement entered into by the Washington State
Parks and Recreation Commission("COMMISSION"),the City of Spokane("SPOKANE"),
Spokane County ("COUNTY") and the City of Spokane Valley("SPOKANE VALLEY").
C - GENERAL MANAGEMENT
1. Overall management of the entire 39-mile length of the Trail will be done
by the COMMISSION through the Riverside State Park Manager's office.
2. All special activities along the Trail corridor will be coordinated through
Riverside State Park via Special Recreation Event permits. Special
activities on the Trail within other jurisdictions will be coordinated by the
COMMISSION, who will notify the parks administrative staff and the law
enforcement department for the affected jurisdiction.
3. The COMMISSION may collect Special Activity Permit fees and may
require an insurance binder with a minimum coverage of$1 million for
parties of 20 or more people, or a damage deposit or a bond.
4. Centennial Trail Use,Approved Activities and Prohibited Activities shall
be established by the Coordinating Council subject to applicable laws and
shall be kept on record with the COMMISSION.
5. The Trail facility will be open to the public on existing COMMISSION
posted hours.
6. Each agency is responsible for obtaining fire protection for their
jurisdiction.
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D- GENERAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
1. Each agency will be responsible for general maintenance in their
respective areas of the Trail as set forth in"Section 4: Areas of
Jurisdiction"of the Interagency Cooperative Agreement.
2. Corrective action necessary to protect the public will be taken as soon as
possible following report of damage to the jurisdiction responsible.
Temporary emergency Trail closure will be imposed, if necessary, until
hazardous condition is corrected(i.e. fire, flood, washout, leaning trees).
Signs showing appropriate detour routes shall be placed accordingly, and
notification given to the Riverside State Park Manager's office.
Permanent repair or replacement,where not possible due to weather or
other circumstance,will be accomplished subject to the limitations set
forth in "Section 2: Development and Management"of the Interagency
Cooperative Agreement.
3. Subject to the limitations set forth in"Section 2: Development and
Management" of the Interagency Cooperative Agreement, each
jurisdiction will be responsible for routine asphalt maintenance of the Trail
as deemed necessary by the jurisdiction providing the maintenance.
Routine maintenance shall include patching potholes, cutting out and/or
patching large cracks or heaved pavement, sealing smaller cracks in
asphalt with tar and trail shoulder repairs. Shoulder repairs include
placing asphalt on trail edges where old asphalt is cracking and breaking
away and placing gravel along the shoulders where erosion has occurred.
Seal coating of the Trail shall be considered a capital repair. Maintenance
Fund money may be used for routine asphalt repairs with the mutual
agreement of all parties if included within the 6-year trail capital
improvement plan as outlined in Exhibit 2—Trail Maintenance Fund.
4. COMMISSION, SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY and COUNTY will
strive to use the same standardized amenities and replacement amenities,
including but not limited to signs,benches,picnic tables,bollards,mile
markers and bulletin boards as determined by the Coordinating Council.
The Coordinating Council will develop and may periodically update a list
of options for these standardized amenities. Each agency shall bear the
cost of repair and replacement of amenities as necessary, subject to the
limitations set forth in"Section 3: Development and Management" of the
Interagency Cooperative Agreement.
5. No amenity, other than replacement of existing amenities, shall be placed
along the Trail corridor without the approval of the jurisdiction
responsible for maintenance of that particular stretch of trail corridor.
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6. A comprehensive record of maintenance will be kept by Riverside State
Park. SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY and the COUNTY agree to
provide a summary of maintenance performed on the trail for the calendar
year by January 31st of the following year.
E- SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Following is a listing of specific maintenance items with comments as needed:
1. Amenities—interpretive and informational signs, benches,picnic tables,
bollards, water fountains,trash receptacles,mile markers, hitching posts,
rest stations and bulletin boards.
2. Bridges
3. Fencing
4. Guardrail
5. Handrail
6. Litter Control—litter will be picked up as needed to ensure that the trail
and adjacent buffer areas are kept clean.
7. Mile Markers—both posts and large mile numbers painted on asphalt will
be maintained.
8. Signs—an inventory of replacement signs may be requested.
9. Snow Plowing—no snow plowing will be required on the Trail. Trail head
parking lots may be plowed, depending upon user demand and resource
availability by the jurisdiction responsible.
10. Sweeping—entire Trail length will be swept or blown off as needed to
ensure that the trail surface is safe for use by bicycles, skates, skate boards
and other non-motorized trail uses.
11. Trail heads including facilities,parking lot and entry road—inspected and
cleaned as needed to ensure that these areas are clean and safe.
12. Vandalism—the parties shall notify local enforcement and strive to inform
the Commission of incidents of vandalism.
13. Weed Control—in compliance with Spokane County Noxious Weed
Control Board requirements, a control program along the Trail will be
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developed and accomplished,the cost borne by the individual jurisdictions
within parameters of the Interagency Cooperative Agreement.
14. Trail shoulders will be mowed or sterilized as needed and overhanging
vegetation cut back for a minimum of two feet on each side of the trail.
Vegetation will be cut back to maintain line-of-sight necessary for safety
on curves.
F- LAW ENFORCEMENT
1. Primary responsibility for law enforcement/patrol in the Trail corridor is as
follows: in SPOKANE,with the Spokane City Police; in SPOKANE
VALLEY,with the Spokane Valley Police; in the COUNTY, with the
COUNTY Parks Ranger and/or the Spokane County Sheriff; and, within
Riverside State Park, with the State Parks Rangers.
2. The COMMISSION will assist within the city and County jurisdictions in
normal park patrol and enforcement along the Trail.
3. Upon request of the COMMISSION, SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY or
the COUNTY will respond as backup during any law enforcement situation
beyond park rule violations.
4. SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY and the COUNTY will provide
documentation of all law enforcement activities related to the Trail on a yearly
basis to the Riverside State Park office.
5. Law enforcement violations attributable to the Trail are specified through
WAC (Washington Administrative Code), RCW(Revised Code of
Washington) or SMC (Spokane Municipal Code) and include fines if
convicted.
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Management Plan Attachment "A"
Maps
Maps shall be developed cooperatively by the parties, periodically updated as needed due to
municipal annexation, trail development/re-routes or other reasons, and kept on file with the
Coordinating Council.
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Exhibit 2
Trail Maintenance Fund
A MAINTENANCE FUND FOR THE SPOKANE RIVER CENTENNIAL TRAIL SHALL BE
CREATED.
STATEMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST AND BENEFIT
WHEREAS,the Parties desire to work together to create a Trail Maintenance Fund in order
to preserve the recreational values of the Centennial Trail and to bring additional recreation
and economic value to the area; and
WHEREAS,the Centennial Trail is a valued regional resource linking communities from
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho to Nine Mile Falls; and
WHEREAS,the Trail Maintenance Fund shall become a component of the Interagency
Cooperative Agreement to cooperatively manage and maintain the Trail; and
WHEREAS,the Interagency Cooperative Agreement spells out the obligations of the parties
related to routine maintenance and law enforcement; and
WHEREAS,the Trail is over 20 years old and the maintenance obligations are increasing as
the Trail ages; and
WHEREAS,the Trail is in need of capital repairs to maintain current trail usage;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived,the Parties hereby
agree to create a Trail Maintenance Fund for the Spokane River Centennial Trail to be jointly
administered by the Parties for the maintenance of the Spokane River Centennial Trail. This
fund is primarily intended to address preventative maintenance needs that Parties cannot
cover as part of the routine maintenance specified in the Interagency Cooperative Agreement
and to address capital repairs.
I. PARTIES
In addition to the Parties to the Interagency Cooperative Agreement, a representative of the
Friends of the Centennial Trail (FCT) shall be invited to participate in a non-voting capacity
when the Parties meet to carry out the responsibilities of the Trail Maintenance Fund outlined
herein. FCT is a non-profit corporation under the laws of the state of Washington, has
pledged to contribute to the Trail Maintenance Fund as resources allow, and has consistently
supported the construction and maintenance of the Trail.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL PARTIES
All Parties to the Interagency Cooperative Agreement shall:
1) Meet not less than twice a year to coordinate the management,operation, and maintenance
activities for the Trail.
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2) Discuss upcoming anticipated expenses and maintenance needs.
3) Develop a six(6)year trail capital improvement plan for utilization of the Trail Maintenance
Fund taking into account capital needs not covered under the terms of the Interagency
Cooperative Agreement,Exhibit 1 -Management Plan.
4) Annually review,update and approve the six(6)year trail capital improvement plan.
5) Make an annual lump sum payment in the amount of$20,000 to the Trail Maintenance Fund
by February 1St each year the Interagency Cooperative Agreement is in place, beginning in
2015.
6) All expenditures from the Trail Maintenance Fund shall be unanimously approved by the
Parties prior to disbursement. This may occur through unanimous approval by the Parties of
the annual review, update and approval of the six(6) year trail capital improvement plan or
on a case-by-case basis.
7) Inspect the trail within their area of jurisdiction annually to determine maintenance needs in
order to bring these issues to the semi-annual meetings for prioritization and/or funding.
8) Send a representative to each meeting with the authority to vote on spending priorities.
9) If for any reason the Interagency Cooperative Agreement is terminated, the Trail
Maintenance Fund shall be dissolved.
a. Any money contained within the Trail Maintenance Fund at the time of termination
shall be dispersed amongst the Parties to the Interagency Cooperative Agreement in
the following manner:
i. Pt priority shall be given to honor any active fiduciary commitments made by
the Coordinating Council—i.e. an approved capital project which has
commenced based on a commitment of the Coordinating Council for payment
or reimbursement using Trail Maintenance Funds.
ii. After all existing fiduciary commitments have been satisfied, any monies that
remain within the Trail Maintenance Fund shall be dispersed equally amongst
the Parties to the Interagency Cooperative Agreement based on the
participating Party's proportionate life-to-date contribution into the fund.
III. SPOKANE COUNTY SHALL:
1) Establish a Trail Maintenance Fund for the collection and disbursement of monies
contributed by the Parties as outlined herein in Section II, subsection 5.
2) Be responsible for bookkeeping and the disbursement of funds approved by the parties from
the Trail Maintenance Fund.
3) Prepare an Annual Report for the Coordinating Council of the accounting of revenues and
expenditures of the Trail Maintenance Fund.
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING )
EXECUTION OF THE SPOKANE RIVER ) RESOLUTION
CENTENNIAL TRAIL INTERAGENCY )
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT )
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County
Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of County property and the management of County funds
and business;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Spokane County Resolution No. 92-0512, RCW 43.51.040(8) and
RCW 39.34.030, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, the Washington State Parks
and Recreation Commission,and the City of Spokane entered into an Interagency Cooperative Agreement
for management of the Centennial Trail corridor,and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (the COMMISSION),
Spokane County (COUNTY), the City of Spokane (SPOKANE), and the City of Spokane Valley
(SPOKANE VALLEY), individually, now own or lease or care for certain parcels of land within the
Spokane River Centennial Trail corridor. Collectively, the COUNTY, CITY, SPOKANE VALLEY and
the COMMISSION shall be referred to herein as the"PARTIES";and
WHEREAS, all PARTIES agree that the Centennial Trail corridor can most advantageously be
managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission with shared operation,maintenance
and law enforcement responsibilities;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 79A.05.030 and RCW 3934.030(2), the PARTIES, therefore,
desire to continue to provide for the development and operation of a multi-purpose trail system.
Accordingly, the PARTIES have drafted the "Spokane River Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative
Agreement"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference;and
WHEREAS, Doug Chase, the Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Director,
recommends that either the Chair of the Board, or a majority of the Board, of Spokane County
Commissioners, acting on behalf of the County, approve and enter into the attached "Spokane River
Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement";and
WHEREAS, Doug Chase, the Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Director, further
recommends that the Interagency Cooperative Agreement adopted pursuant to Resolution No.92-0512 be
rescinded;and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County hereby finds that it is most
advantageous to the interests of the County to accept the recommendations of the Spokane County Parks,
Recreation and Golf Director.
RESOLUTION-1
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the
Chair of the Board , or a majority of Board members are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the
County, at other than an open public meeting, that agreement entitled "Spokane River Centennial Trail
Interagency Cooperative Agreement"attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County
that the Interagency Cooperative Agreement adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 92-0512 is hereby
rescinded-and shall hereafter be of no effect whatsoever.
ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington this 5th
day of August,2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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Daniela Erickson,Clerk of the Board
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