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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT:
FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WATERSHED PLANS AND DETAILED
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS FOR WRIAS 55, 57, 54, and 56
THE LITTLE SPOKANE AND MIDDLE SPOKANE, LOWER SPOKANE,
AND LATAH CREEK WATERSHEDS
WHEREAS, chapter 90.82 RCW concerns watershed planning. It
provides for a collaborative process for participating governmental
entities, non-governmental organizations, and other interested parties to
implement the local watershed plan; and
WHEREAS, this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) seeks to
further that statutory process with respect to watershed plan
implementation for the Little Spokane River, Middle and Lower Spokane
River, and Hangman (Latah) Creek Water Resources Inventory Areas
(WRIAs) 55, 57, 54, and 56; and
WHEREAS, the process in chapter. 90.82 RCW and this MOA is
not intended to formally determine or resolve any legal dispute about
water rights under state or federal law. Instead, it provides for an
alternative, voluntary means to engage in cooperative planning and
managing the use of Washington's water resources; and
WHEREAS, effective watershed plan implementation cannot take
place without participation of government entities, non-governmental
organizations, and other interested parties within the WRIA; and
WHEREAS, as the result of the work of Planning Units established
to initiate the watershed planning process, Watershed Management
Plans, also "Plans" or "WRIA Plans", have been adopted:
(a) Little and Middle Spokane Watershed Management Plan (ver.
6/16/2005), adopted January 31, 2006 by Pend Oreille„
Spokane, and Stevens Counties' Boards of Commissioners;
(b) Little and Middle Spokane Watershed Detailed Implementation
Plan (DIP) approved February 20, 2008;
(c) Hangman (Latah) Creek Water Resources Management Plan
(ver. 05/19/2005), adopted September 26, 2005 by Spokane and
Whitman Counties' Boards of Commissioners;
(d) Hangman (Latah) Watershed Detailed Implementation Plans
(DIP) approved February 19, 2008;
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(e) Lower Spokane Watershed Plan (ver. 8/5/2009), adopted
October 22, 2009 by Lincoln, Spokane, and Stevens Counties'
Boards of Commissioners; and
(f) Lower Spokane Detailed Implementation Plan approved
December 14, 2010;
WHEREAS, concurrent with the WRIA 55/57 watershed planning
process, the West Branch of the Little Spokane River Watershed
Committee independently developed the West Branch Little Spokane
River Watershed Implementation Plan (12/31/2008); the applicable
portions of that plan that were consistent with the existing Little and
Middle Spokane River Watershed Management Plan (adopted
1/31/2006) and Detailed Implementation Plan (approved 2/20/2008),
were reviewed and incorporated into the Little and Middle Spokane River
Detailed Implementation Plan by the WRIA 55/57 Watershed
Implementation Team in September 2007.
And
WHEREAS, the Lower Spokane (WRIA 54) Watershed
Implementation Team will receive State Fiscal Year 2014 and 2015
Phase 4 funds, which it will independently manage pursuant to the
terms of MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TOWARDS DEVELOPING A
DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WRIA 54 THE LOWER
SPOKANE WATERSHED (OPR 2010-0646 August 13, 2010) and
including AMENDMENT NO. 1 thereto (December 10, 2012); and
WHEREAS, the Watershed Implementation Teams (WITs) for
WRIAs 55/57 and 56, successors of the Planning Units, as further
described below in Sections 2 and 5, have each agreed to consolidate
their administrative functions to gain time and cost efficiencies and
further coordinate regional watershed planning and implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this MOA is to further implement the
Watershed Management Plans and the Detailed Implementation Plans as
described above. This MOA may have other "resulting agreements" as
provided for in Section 6.4.
2.0 Definitions:
2.1 "Consensus" means agreement. It means finding a proposal
acceptable enough that all team members can support it, with no
member opposing it. One that can be supported, even if not the
"favorite" of each individual or member. Consensus decision
making.
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2.2 "Consensus Decision Making" is a process of collaboration,
and is the process by which group members reach agreement on a
particular decision. The goal is to come to a decision that
members can support following a respectful hearing of all issues
and concerns.
2.3 "Detailed Implementation Plan" or "DIP" has the same meaning
as used in RCW 90.82.043 and RCW 90.82.048, as the document
with the strategies implementing the WRIA Plan. For references to
the WRIA Plan, see the Little and Middle Spokane Watershed
Management Plan below.
2.4 "Implementing Party" is any entity, governmental or non-
governmental, agreeing to participate and having legal authority to
contract to implement elements in the DIPs. An Implementing
Party may be either an Implementing Government or an
Implementing Non-Governmental Member (NGM). These groups are
further described:
2.4.1 "Implementing Governments" are those governmental
entities, including Indian Tribes, having a role in Plan
implementation as described in the DIPs, with legislative and
regulatory authority to perform such role, whose jurisdiction
lies wholly or partly within the boundaries of WRIAs 54, 55
and 57, or 56, and who are signatories to this MOA. For the
purposes of participation in the Watershed Plan
Implementation, the Department of Ecology represents itself
and other State Agencies to the extent they and Ecology have
mutually agreed. This shall not prevent other State Agencies
from joining this MOA by written agreement.
2.4.2 Implementing non-governmental persons or entities,
"NGM", entering into contractual relationships to implement
elements as identified in the WRIA Plans and DIPs. An
implementing NGM need not be a Watershed Implementation
Team member.
2.5 "Implementing rules" has the definition in RCW 90.82.020 (2)1.
RCW 90.82.020 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in
this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1)"Department"means the department of ecology.
(2)"Implementing rules"for a WRIA plan are the rules needed to give force and effect to the
parts of the plan that create rights or obligations for any party including a state agency or that
establish water management policy.
(3)"Minimum instream flow"means a minimum flow under chapter 90.03 or 90.22 RCW or a
base flow under chapter 90.54 RCW.
(4)"WRIA"means a water resource inventory area established in chapter 173-500 WAC as it
existed on January 1, 1997.
(5)"Water supply utility"means a water, combined water-sewer, irrigation, reclamation,or
public utility district that provides water to persons or other water users within the district or a
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2.6 "Lead Agency" is that entity that shall convene the Regional
Watershed Implementation Team (RWIT) and administer the
Watershed Grant Funds received [Ref. RCW 90.82.040(2)]. The
Lead Agency contracts for services, using funds available under ch.
90.82 RCW or contributed through other sources. The Lead
Agency has no power to bind another Government without its
expressed written consent, through its governing body. The Lead
Agency shall likewise be responsible for application and
management of grant funds for purpose of this MOA. Designation
of a Lead Agency does not limit the option of another Government
to apply for and manage grantfunds for plan implementation.
[Cross reference, RCW 90.82.060 (6)]
2.7 "Minimum instream flow" has the definition of RCW 90.82.020
(3) (Fn. 1).
2.8 "Obligation" means any required action that imposes fiscal
impact, a re-deployment of resources or a change of existing
policy. (Cross reference, RCW 90.82.020 (2).) Note: the undersigned
parties recognize that all financial obligations must obtain
governing body approval and satisfy individual members'
procurement processes prior to becoming binding.
2.9 "Planning Units" were committees formed pursuant to chapter
90.82 RCW by the Initiating Governments to initiate the chapter
90.82 RCW processes, which resulted in the adopted Watershed
Management Plans (the Plans). For the purpose of developing the
Detailed Implementation Plans to implement the Watershed
Management Plans, the Planning Units were replaced by the
Watershed Implementation Teams (WITs) as further described
below.
2.10 The "Regional Watershed Implementation Team" (RWIT) is
formed for the purpose of implementing the Watershed
Management Plans. The RWIT can act and/or make decisions but
only as consistent with section 6 below. Any member may ask that
a proposed action, decision or topic be dealt with by WRIA specific
RWIT members. RWIT membership and WRIA association is listed
in Attachment B. The membership list may be amended by its
members as provided in Section 5.
2.11 The "Watershed Management Plans", sometimes also
referenced as the "Plans" are defined in RCW 90.82.020 (6) with
division or unit responsible for administering a publicly governed water supply system on behalf of
a county.
(6)"WRIA plan"or"plan"means the product of the planning unit including any rules adopted
in conjunction with the product of the planning unit.
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respect to the regional WRIAS 54, 55 and 57, and 56. The plans
include any rules adopted in conjunction with the product of the
Planning Units.
2.12 "Watershed Implementation Teams" (WITs) are the successors
of the Planning Units, formed for the purpose of implementing the
Watershed Management Plans.
2.13 "WRIA" is a water resource inventory area, as provided for
under RCW 90.82.020 (4). This MOA concerns WRIAs 54, 55/57,
and 56.
3.0 Scope: Watershed Planning and Implementation includes
opportunities to receive state grant funding and other grants sometimes
requiring local match funding.
4.0 Lead Agency: The Spokane Conservation District shall serve as
the Lead Agency under this MOA for the Regional Watershed
Implementation Team (RWIT). WRIA 55/57 and56 will administratively
fall fully under the RWIT upon this agreement being signed. WRIA 54
will not do so until July of 2015. In the interim the RWIT Lead Agency
will assist Spokane County as mutually agreed in the administration of
the WRIA 54 WIT. The Lead Agency has the following responsibilities
under this MOA:
4.1 Administer funds and may contract for any necessary services
to support implementation of the watershed plans.
4.2 Organize and facilitate monthly/quarterly meetings in order to
support and coordinate communication with and among the RWIT
as it relates to implementation p ntation of watershed plans and
administration of the RWIT process.
4.3 Provide meeting summaries and develop agenda items.
4.4 Provide quarterly billing summary and status of administration
funds
4.5 Develop and distribute annual budget per section 7.2
4.6 Provide annual billing for and receive obligated funds for
administration per Section 7.2.
4.7 Develop and distribute a draft annual report as described in
Section 6.8
4.8 Distribute approved annual report as described in 6.9.
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4.9 Apply for and manage administrative grant funds for the
purpose of this MOA.
4.10 Provide written notification of intent to remove members per
section 5.2.2.
4.11 Apply for and manage implementation grant funds for any
implementing party that requests and/or requires assistance.
4.12 Coordinate project budgets and utilization of consultants as
agreed upon by the RWIT per the process described in Section 6.0.
4.13 The Lead Agency can voluntarily withdraw or be removed
from service as described in Section 8.4
5.0 Regional Watershed Implementation Team (RWIT): The RWIT is
composed of the parties signing this MOA and any as listed in
Attachment A. Future membership may be amended in accordance with
this MOA.
5.1 The Parties in Attachment A have appointed a representative
or representatives to the RWIT. New non-governmental
representation in the RWIT may be developed as outlined in
Section 5.2. Each member of the RWIT is responsible to appoint
one primary representative and as many alternates as desired.
Alternates may serve in lieu of the primary contact.
5.2 The appointed Representatives of Implementing Governments
shall be members of the RWIT. With respect to NGMs not listed in
Appendix A, the RWIT may, by consensus accept a new member,
who has attended three consecutive regular RWIT monthly
meetings, pursuant to Section 6. In deciding to accept a RWIT
candidate, the RWIT shall be guided by considerations of assuring
that water resource user interests and the directly involved local-
level interest groups have a fair and equitable opportunity to give
input and direction to the process. [Cross reference, RCW
90.82.030 (1)]
5.2.1 An existing NGM representative may be removed from
membership status if such person misses three consecutive
regular RWIT monthly meetings. A motion to remove is
introduced at a regular RWIT meeting. Thereafter, the Lead
Agency and/or a designee shall contact the party in question,
no less than 10 business days before the next regular meeting.
The majority of the RWIT members in attendance at the next
regular meeting may then terminate voting membership by
consensus pursuant to Section 6. A removed NGM
representative may join again as provided in Section 5.2.
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5.2.2 Where a voting Government representative on the RWIT
misses three consecutive regular monthly meetings, written
notice shall be given of the intent to remove the Government
membership status at least 10 business days prior to a regular
monthly meeting at which the question of removal is to be
considered. At such meeting, the removal must be approved by
consensus, per Section 6, of the RWIT members in attendance
and the appointing Government shall then be given written
notice of such action. The removal does not become effective
unless the appointing Government fails to appoint or reappoint
a representative within sixty (60) days of being notified. The
appointing Government can appoint a new representative or
reappoint a removed representative with fully restored
membership rights at any time thereafter.
5.2.3 Government withdrawal: see Section 8.3.
5.3 The RWIT may adopt rules for operation, decision-making,
and membership to supplement those presented in this MOA but
not in conflict with the MOA.
6.0 Process for RWIT Decision Approvals, Annual Report:
6.1 Implementing Government Members. In so far as possible,
all decisions of the RWIT will be by Consensus. Should the RWIT
be unable to reach consensus then the IG. representatives must
reach Consensus. Consensus may be expressed in-person at a
RWIT meeting or in writing before the discussion is scheduled to
take place, in the event an individual IG representative is unable to
attend a particular meeting. No decision may bind any IG to an
obligation without formal written approval of the IG's governing
body. State and federal agencies may be bound, with their consent,
upon consensus decision. For the purposes of this MOA,
"Obligation" is defined in Section 2.8.
6.2 Non-Implementing Government Members. Where
Consensus has been reached among Implementing Government
representatives, whether or not in attendance, but a consensus
cannot be reached among other RWIT members after a reasonable
amount of time, approval for the purposes of participation of such
non-government members shall be by majority vote among those
non-government members in attendance at a meeting and shall
decide the issue for such members. A "reasonable amount of time"
as used in this paragraph is determined by majority vote of all
those RWIT members in attendance at the meeting, except that a
reasonable amount of time shall not be less than deferring a vote
until the next regular meeting following the meeting with the call to
vote.
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6.3 Resulting Agreements; Adjustments.
6.3.1 In furtherance of this MOA, there may be agreements
between IGs, NGOs, signatories hereto and third parties, or
combinations of the aforementioned. These resulting
agreements for each plan may have specific requirements,
depending on their individual needs.
6.3.2 This MOA envisions a collaborative process which may be
subject to adjustment to address specific situations and issues.
As resulting agreements are developed, obligations may be
stated in one or more categories or classes of expenditures,
which may be subject to adjustment as Plans are being
implemented as based on RWIT decisions. This MOA recognizes
that any changes to financial obligations may require obtaining
approval from individual member governing/legislative bodies.
Such adjustments to this MOA shall be in writing and signed
by RWIT members affected by changes in financial obligations
6.3.3 Resulting agreements may provide for reallocation of
programs, obligations or expenditures within a given category,
subject to an overall, not to exceed maximum amount, for the
entire term or within a given calendar year. In general, it is the
intent of this MOA, that any resulting agreements may provide
for a reallocation not to exceed forty-six thousand five hundred
dollars ($46,500) within a given calendar year for any one party
without further express approval of its approval authority, or in
the case of an IG, its governing body.
6.4 Fulfilling Obligations. An IG which accepts and completes an
obligation as specified in the DIPs shall be regarded as having
fulfilled its responsibilities for these issues, recommendations,
and/or strategies under the Watershed Management Plans or other
related regulatory requirements during the finite terms specified
under the DIPs.
6.5 NGM Consent. NGMs may consent to element(s) of the actions
that impose an obligation on such NGMs by written approval of
their governing bodies. This shall not preclude any requirement
for a contractual agreement for NGM Implementers to utilize
funding from an Implementing Government.
6.6 Technical Decisions. All technical decisions will be based on
best available science. For purposes of Watershed Planning in
WRIAS 54, 55 56, and 57, the RWIT will use the criteria in WAC
365-195-905. For such elements that include implementation by
Indian Tribal agencies, best available science criteria may be
modified to include best available science determinations by tribal
natural resource agencies or departments.
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6.7 Technical Advisory Group. Technical advisory group(s)
and/or work group(s) may be established by the RWIT to provide
reports and recommendations on specific issues.
6.8 Annual report. On an annual basis, beginning no later than
May 1, 2014, and thereafter on May 1st of each year or the next
business day if May 1 is not a business day, the Lead Agency will
deliver to the RWIT members a draft report detailing:
a) the previous calendar year's progress in meeting plan
goals,
b) an outline of any proposed changes in the Detailed
Implementation Plans, and
c) an outline of any proposed changes in the Watershed
Management Plans,
d) an annual financial summary.
6.9 RWIT Approval, further procedures.
6.9.1 The annual report will be considered by the RWIT within the
sixty (60) days for approval. If approved by the RWIT, the report
will be forwarded to all participating parties and IGs.
6.9.2 Upon approval by the RWIT, proposed Plan changes will be
considered final after thirty (30) days unless an IG or a majority of
the non-government participants submits a written request to the
RWIT that the proposed changes go through a formal adoption
process, subject also to Section 6.4.
6.9.3 The formal adoption process is the process which was
followed when the original plans were adopted except that for
Watershed Plan amendment approval separate approval by the
Counties may serve in place of a joint meeting approval. In
addition, the parties understand that the requirements of the
Washington State Interlocal Cooperation Act chapter 39.34 RCW
must be followed where applicable.
7.0 Funding:
7.1 By signing this MOA, the IGs intend to provide funding to the
Lead Agency for administrative costs necessary to carry out the
Implementation Process. All undersigned parties recognize that any
financial obligations must first obtain governing body approval and
satisfy individual member's procurement processes prior to
becoming binding. Attachment "A" represents the agreement to the
Grant Authority to provide resources to meet the administrative
costs and provide "matching portion" of the grants for
implementation.
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7.2 Consistent with agreed to obligations in Attachment "A" and
an RWIT approved annual budget, the Lead Agency will bill
obligated parties in January for annual administrative costs. It is
understood that the Lead Agency's ability to perform its obligations
under this agreement is contingent upon the billed funds being
provided.
7.3 Consistent with chapter 90.82 RCW where applicable, grant
funds, match and staff or other contributed resources may be used
for any purpose approved by the Grant Authority and the
contributing entities, including the preparation of technical reports
for review by the RWIT and/or technical committees and/or focus
groups as approved by the RWIT. The budget will also be reviewed
and approved by the RWIT.
7.4 Participation in the RWIT and/or technical committees and/or
focus groups by all participants, including officials and staff, shall
be contributed time not eligible for reimbursement from grant
funding unless expressly approved by IGs, consistent with the
provisions of chapter 90.82 RCW.
7.5 The IGs recognize the financial burden watershed planning
places on smaller units of government and support their effort to
secure outside sources of funding to ensure effective participation
by these entities.
8.0 Duration:
8.1 This MOA becomes effective on the date as provided in section
11 and terminates four (4) years after such date.
8.2 Notwithstanding Section 8.1, by written agreement signed by
all parties to this MOA, this MOA may be extended an additional
period as agreed, not to exceed four (4) years.
8.3 Any RWIT Member may withdraw from this MOA and the
planning process at any time. If any member withdraws, that
member shall not be deemed a party to any plan elements or
agreement produced after said withdrawal. Withdrawal must be by
written notice to the Lead Agency, effective thirty (30) days after
receipt of notice by the Lead Agency. Upon receipt of notice, the
Lead Agency shall communicate the same in writing to all
signatories within ten (10) days. A withdrawing party shall not be
entitled to any refund or withdrawal of funds or resources
obligated under this MOU absent consent of the affected
signatories. The withdrawing party's unobligated funds or
resources shall be released to the withdrawing party.
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8.4 The Lead agency may voluntarily withdraw from its role on any
annual quarter but only if a draft report is submitted to the RWIT
members by that date covering the period from 1 January to the
withdrawal date including a final budget statement, written notice
to all of the IGs is made at a minimum sixty (60) days prior to this
date, and finally consistent with the budget statement the
remaining funds are transferred to the new Lead Agency within
thirty days of them accepting. The IGs must select a new Lead
Agency within 45 days of the receipt of the notice to withdraw. The
new lead agency would then notify all RWIT members of the
change within 30 days of accepting the role.
8.5 The Lead Agency may be removed from service by a majority
vote of the IGs. The IGs must select a new Lead Agency within 45
days of removal. The new Lead Agency would then notify all RWIT
members of
the change within sixty (30) days.
9.0 Modification: This his MOA may be modified or amended only by a
subsequent written document, signed by all current participating parties
at the time of the modification or amendment.
10.0 Preservation of Rights:
10.1 The parties acknowledge that chapter 90.82: RCW provides
that the planning process shall not result in provisions which
conflict with federally reserved tribal rights. They agree that tribal
participation in this process shall not constitute an admission or
agreement by the participating tribe that any estimate of federally
reserved tribal rights are binding on it, unless the affected tribe
expressly so agrees in writing, and such tribal agreement is
approved in writing by the appropriate agency of the United States
Government (e.g. Bureau of Indian Affairs) as may be required.
10. 2 Reports and data from original studies conducted by or on
behalf of the RWIT are public records pursuant to RCW 40.14.010.
11.0 Effective Date:
11.1 This MOA shall become effective and commence upon
execution as explained herein. After the Lead Agency obtains the
signatures of the Implementing Governments listed below, it shall
give written notice to all the remaining participants. The date of
such notice is the commencement date. The deadline for giving this
notice is June 1, 2014 unless extended by consent of the
participants.
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11.2 In the event the Lead Agency determines, after a reasonable
effort, that it is not possible to obtain the signatures of all parties
listed, it shall communicate the same to the remaining parties in
writing. Any group of remaining parties may then agree to continue
with the MOA as above provided.
12.0 Miscellaneous Provisions
12.1. Non-Waiver: No waiver by any party of any of the terms of
this MOA shall be construed as a waiver of the same or other
rights of that party in the future.
12.2 Entire Agreement: This MOA contains terms and conditions
agreed upon by the Parties. The Parties agree that there are no
other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject
matter of this Agreement except as provided for in MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT TOWARDS DEVELOPING A DETAILED
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR WRIA 54 THE LOWER SPOKANE
WATERSHED (OPR 2010-0646 August 13, 2010) and including
AMENDMENT NO. 1 thereto (December 10, 2012). No changes or
additions to this MOA shall be valid or binding upon the Parties
unless such change or addition is in writing, executed by the Parties. .
12.3 Modification: No modification or amendment to this MOA
shall be valid until put in writing and signed with the same process
as this MOA.
12.4 Headings: The section headings appearing in this MOA
have been inserted solely for the purpose of convenience and ready
reference. In no way do they purport to, and shall not be deemed
to define, limit or extend the scope or intent of the sections to
which they pertain.
12.5 Counterparts: This MOA may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, shall
be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but
one and the same.
12.6 Severability: If any parts, terms or provisions of this MOA
are held by the courts to beillegal, the validity of the remaining
portions or provisions shall not be affected and the rights and
obligations of the Parties shall not be affected in regard to the
remainder of the MOA. If it should appear that any part, term or
provision of this MOA is in conflict with any statutory provision of
the State of Washington, then the part, term or provision thereof
that may be in conflict shall be deemed inoperative and null and
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void insofar as it may be in conflict therewith and this MOA shall
be deemed to modify to conform to such statutory provision.
12.7. Relationship of the Parties: The Parties intend that an
independent contractor relationship will be created by this MOA: No
agent, employee, servant or representative of any party shall be
deemed to be an employee, agent, servant or representative of any
other party for any purpose.
Section 13: RCW 39.34 REQUIRED CLAUSES
13.1 Purpose: See Section No. 1 above.
13.2 Duration: See Section No. 8 above.
13.3 Organization of Separate Entity and Its Powers: No new
or separate legal or administrative entity is created to administer the
provisions of this Agreement.
13.4 Responsibilities of the Parties; See provisions above.
13.5 Agreement to be Filed: The City shall file a copy of this
Agreement with its City Clerk.
13.6 Financing: Each party shall be responsible for the financing
of its contractual obligations under its normal budgetary process.
13.7 Termination: This MOA can be terminated early only by
written agreement of the parties as provided in Section 8.0.
13.8 Property Upon Termination: Title to all property acquired by
any party in the performance of this MOA shall remain with the
acquiring party upon termination of the MOA, except where a
funding or granting agency/entity retains ownership of property as
described in its contract with the funding recipient. Jointly acquired
property shall be divided in proportion to the percentage share of
each party contributing to its acquisition.
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DI WITNESS WHEREOF, we the undersigned have executed this MOA as
of the date as indicated.
PEND OREI LE COUNTY:
By: _ Date:
Karen S egg, Chair
SPOKANE COUNTY:
By: _ Date:
Al French, Chair
STEVENS COUNTY:
Date:
Wes McCart Chair
WHITMAN COUNTY:
By: Date:
Michael Largent, Chair
LINCOIR COUNTY:
By: _ Date:
Mark R. Stedman, Chair
CITY OF AIRWAY HEIGHTS:
By: _ Date:
Patrick D. Rucliing, Mayor
CITY OF SPOKANE:
By: _ Date:
David A. Condon, Mayor
CITY 0 S e OKANE VALLEY:
By:" • / _ Date: /e.28/6"---
Mike
% .on, City Manager
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CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE:
By: Date:
Steve Peterson, Mayor
CITY OF DEER PARK:
By: Date:
Robert Whisman, Mayor
TOWN OF MILLWOOD:
By: Date:
Kevin Freeman, Mayor
WHITWORTH WATER DISTRICT #2:
By: Date:
Rick Koller, Chair
VERA WATER 85 POWER:
By: Date:
Rob Oeflein, Chair
SPOKANE AQUIFER JOINT BOARD:
By: Date:
Ty Wick, President
SPOKANE CONSERVATION DISTRICT:
By: Date:
Gerald Scheele, Chair
THE LANDS COUNCIL:
By: Date:
Mike Petersen, Executive Director
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THE COEUR d'ALENE TRIBE:
By: Date:
Chief Allan, Chair
THE SPOKANE TRIBE OF INDIANS:
By: Date:
Rudy Peone, Chair
WASHINGTON STATE DEPT. OF ECOLOGY:
By: Date:
Grant Pfeifer, Regional Director
STEVENS COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT:
By: Date:
AndyKroiss,s, Chair
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Attachments:
Appendix A, Resource Obligations
Appendix B, Implementation Team Members 6/1/2013
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:
Elizabeth Schoedal, Ron Arkills,
Assistant City Attorney Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
City of Spokane Spokane County
Attest: Attest:
Terri Pfister Daniela Erickson
City Clerk Clerk of the Board
City of Spokane Spokane County
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