14-135.01 WSPRC: Spokane River Centennial Trail Agreement Spokane River Centennial Trail
Interagency Cooperative Agreement
Amended
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Spokane
Spokane County
City of Spokane Valley
City of Liberty Lake
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THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered this day of , 2018, by and
between SPOKANE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, 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"), the City of Liberty Lake, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, having officers for the transaction of business
at 22710 East Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, Washington, 99019 ("LIBERTY LAKE"),
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, LIBERTY LAKE, CITY, SPOKANE VALLEY and the
COMMISSION are referred to as the"PARTIES."
WITNESSETU:
WHEREAS, the PARTIES are owners of land within or adjacent to 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
39.3430 (2)to cooperate with the COUNTY, LIBERTY LAKE, 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-temi 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;
WHEREAS, LIBERTY LAKE's existing municipal boundaries are located adjacent to a
sizable stretch of the Spokane River Centennial Trail corridor and LIBERTY LAKE has
expressed a desire to contribute to the care and maintenance of the Trail through becoming a
voting member of the Coordinating Council,
WHEREAS,the PARTIES wish to further amend said Spokane River Centennial Trail
Agreement as set forth below.
NOW THEREFORE, in order for LIBERTY LAKE to become a voting member of the
Coordinating Council and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived, the PARTIES
hereby agree the Spokane River Centennial Trail Agreement is amended as follows:
Section 1: Term
The term of the Agreement shall extend through August 5th, 2034. This Agreement may be
renewed in 10-year increments upon expiration of the original term by mutual agreement of the
PARTIES. The COMMISSION will be given the first right to renew the Agreement before any
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other party is given the opportunity to manage the Trail under agreement with the COUNTY,
LIBERTY LAKE, 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
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
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will begin without the written approval of the plans by all PARTIES. Written approval can be in
letter form or electronically by e-mail. 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).
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
• Liberty Lake: 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.
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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
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 OR PARKS
DEPARTMENT-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 along, adjacent to and/or
within Liberty Lake's municipal boundaries(current and future)—and minus any other
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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).
v. LIBERTY LAKE is responsible for management of adjacent city-owned or leased buffer
lands and maintenance and law enforcement on or within the Trail corridor along,
adjacent and/or within its municipal boundaries(current and future), which currently
starts at the western line of the NE Quarter of Section 8,Township 25 Range 45 EWM
and continues east along the Centennial Trail to the east line of the NE Quarter of Section
10, Township 25 Range 45 EWM.
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.
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.
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Section 7: Cooperative Management
This Agreement allows management by the COUNTY, LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE and
SPOKANE VALLEY of COMMISSION-owned lands; and,by the COMMISSION of
COUNTY. LIBERTY LAKE, 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.
Section 9: Hamilton Street Bridge
The Hamilton Street pedestrian bridge and Don Kardong Bridge are located on SPOKANE-
owned property. Routine maintenance of these bridges will be the responsibility of SPOKANE.
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Any repairs relating to the structural integrity of the bridges; and, if necessary, replacement will
be the responsibility of SPOKANE.
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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,
LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE and SPOKANE VALLEY-owned property and to allow the
COUNTY, LIBERTY LAKE, 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.
Section 12: Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, the COUNTY and/or LIBERTY LAKE, 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
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COMMISSION will defend and hold the COUNTY, LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE and/or
SPOKANE VALLEY harmless.
Section 13: Signs
The COMMISSION shall erect and maintain a sign(s) identifying the COUNTY, LIBERTY
LAKE, 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.
• 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.
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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 than 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.
Section 20: Discover Pass
LIBERTY LAKE. 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
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those trailheads and other areas commonly used for parking along portions of the Trail corridor
and buffer lands for which LIBERTY LAKE, 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.
Section 23: Agreement to be Filed
The PARTIES shall record this Agreement with the Spokane County Auditor.
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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 Amendment 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: 3 -as-ao1 F WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND
RECMISSION
By: 1117
DIRECTOR
Approved as to form:
By: Michael Young
Assistant Attorney General
March 1, 2018
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement Amendment 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: 2)(4 I IC2t CITY OF SPOKANE
By:le . C..D„A
MAYOR
Attest: Approved as to form:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement Amendment 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: //r*di 3 Td/fi CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE
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Attest: Approved as to form:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement Amendment 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: '/24/7c 18 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
By: I ' ovL nwC%
CITY VIANAGER
Attest: / Approved as to form: ////
Christine Bainbridge. City Clerk Office gj e City At to
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the PARTIES have caused this Interagency Cooperative
Agreement Amendment 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.
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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")the City of Liberty Lake("LIBERTY LAKE"), 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, LIBERTY LAKE, 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. From time to time the COMMISSION may request written documentation
from SPOKANE, LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE VALLEY and/or the
COUNTY to verify or otherwise document maintenance work performed
on the Trail as outlined herein.
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 he 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 law 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/major crimes shall always default
to the underlying government agency as applicable by law, generally
determined upon geographical location and/or type of incident(e.g. County
Sheriff, City Police Department,Federal Bureau of Investigation).
2. In working collaboratively to enhance public safety for Trail users the
PARTIES agree to have their respective law enforcement personnel patrol the
Trail corridor within each PARTIES area of jurisdiction as outlined in Section
4 of the Cooperative Agreement.
a More specifically, law enforcement/public safety services provided
by the PARTIES shall include community caretaking functions such as
but not limited to patrolling for and/or responding to reports of car
prowls,homeless, loitering, disorderly conduct, indecent exposure,
vandalism,and welfare checks.
b. Patrols in the designated area of jurisdiction/Trail corridor is as
follows: LIBERTY LAKE.with the Liberty Lake City Police; 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.
3. The COMMISSION will assist within the city and County jurisdictions in
normal park patrol and enforcement along the Trail.
4. Upon request of the COMMISSION, SPOKANE, SPOKANE VALLEY,
LIBERTY LAKE, or the COUNTY will respond as backup during any law
enforcement situation beyond park rule violations.
5. The COMMISSION may submit a request at any time to a respective law
enforcement agency,to provide documentation of all law enforcement
activities related to the Trail to the Riverside State Park office.
6. 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:
I) 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 I - Management Plan.
4) Annually review, update and approve the six(6) year Trail capital improvement plan by an
affirmative vote of not less than four(4)of the five 15)voting members of the Coordinating
Council.
5) Make an annual lump sum payment in the amount of$20.000 to the Trail Maintenance Fund
by February j"each year the Interagency Cooperative Agreement is in place.
6) Hereby agree,that all expenditures from the Trail Maintenance Fund shall be approved by an
affirmative vote of not less than four (4) of the five(5)voting members of the Coordinating
Council prior to disbursement.
7) Inspect the Trail within their area ofj urisdiction annually to determine maintenance needs in
order to bring these issues to the semi-annual meetings for prioritization and/orfunding.
8) Send a representative to each meeting with the authority to vote on spendingpriorities.
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 of the accounting of revenues and expenditures of the Trail
Maintenance Fund.
IV.CONTACTS
The Trail Maintenance Fund shall be administered by the Coordinating Council.
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CITY OF
SPOKANE PARKS
&RECREATTIOONN Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement
OPERA-BONS Briefing Paper
Land Committee Meeting, June 6, 2018
Overview
In May of 2014, the Park Board approved the new cooperative agreement for the maintenance
and responsibilities of the Centennial Trail. We are requesting approval of the updated to
agreement to add the City of Liberty Lake as an entity and other minor clarifications to the
document.
Original Agreement:
, The Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement was originally vetted through a few
different Land Committee Meetings in 2014.
• It defines roles and responsibilities for management of the Centennial Trail, replacing an
outdated original agreement.
, We generally spray early in the morning, before the parks see peek activity.
• Entities included Washington State Parks, City of Spokane, Spokane County, and City of
Spokane Valley.
, The City of Spokane Parks Department is responsible for that portion of the trail within city
boundaries extending eastward to Boulder Beach.
, Term of agreement was 20 years and may be renewed in 10-year increments or as changes
need to be made.
, Fiscal Impact: $20,000 annually from the capital improvement budget
Summary of Changes:
• Throughout document: Adding City of Liberty Lake as a participating entity
• Page 2: Adding the words"or adjacent"to the description of property managed by
the trail
• Page 3: Keep the agreement term through August 5, 2034
• Page 6-7: Adding clarifying language to properties managed by City of Liberty Lake
• Pages 20: As part of the Management Plan update, we replaced language to better
clarify actual occurrences on reporting and eliminate annual reports: "From time to
time the Commission may request written documentation from SPOKANE,
LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE VALLEY and/or the COUNTY to verify or otherwise
document maintenance work performed on the Trail as outlined herein."
• Page 21: Clarifications to the law enforcement section for better clarification
• Page 22: Adding reporting language for the law enforcement agencies
• Page 25: Adding language on Coordinating Council approval on projects: by an
affirmative vote of not less than four (4) of the five (5) voting members of
the Coordinating Council.
Schedule of Approvals:
, Land Committee Approval (June 2018)
• Park Board Approval (June 2018)
• Approval by all other agencies (June-Dec 2018)
, Spokane City Council and Mayor Approval (January-February 2019)
• Final approval by the State of Washington Parks Commission (March 2019)
CITY OF
SPOKANE PARKS
&RECREAATION Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement
OPEP TioNS Briefing Paper
Land Committee Meeting, June 6, 2018
Overview
In May of 2014, the Park Board approved the new cooperative agreement for the maintenance
and responsibilities of the Centennial Trail. We are requesting approval of the updated to
agreement to add the City of Liberty Lake as an entity and other minor clarifications to the
document.
Original Agreement:
• The Centennial Trail Interagency Cooperative Agreement was originally vetted through a few
different Land Committee Meetings in 2014.
• It defines roles and responsibilities for management of the Centennial Trail, replacing an
outdated original agreement.
• We generally spray early in the morning, before the parks see peek activity.
• Entities included Washington State Parks, City of Spokane, Spokane County, and City of
Spokane Valley.
, The City of Spokane Parks Department is responsible for that portion of the trail within city
boundaries extending eastward to Boulder Beach.
• Term of agreement was 20 years and may be renewed in 10-year increments or as changes
need to be made.
, Fiscal Impact: $20,000 annually from the capital improvement budget
Summary of Changes:
• Throughout document: Adding City of Liberty Lake as a participating entity
• Page 2: Adding the words"or adjacent"to the description of property managed by
the trail
• Page 3: Keep the agreement term through August 5, 2034
• Page 6-7: Adding clarifying language to properties managed by City of Liberty Lake
• Pages 20: As part of the Management Plan update, we replaced language to better
clarify actual occurrences on reporting and eliminate annual reports: "From time to
time the Commission may request written documentation from SPOKANE,
LIBERTY LAKE, SPOKANE VALLEY and/or the COUNTY to verify or otherwise
document maintenance work performed on the Trail as outlined herein."
• Page 21: Clarifications to the law enforcement section for better clarification
• Page 22: Adding reporting language for the law enforcement agencies
• Page 25: Adding language on Coordinating Council approval on projects: by an
affirmative vote of not less than four (4) of the five (5) voting members of
the Coordinating Council.
Schedule of Approvals:
• Land Committee Approval (June 2018)
• Park Board Approval (June 2018)
, Approval by all other agencies (June-Dec 2018)
, Spokane City Council and Mayor Approval (January-February 2019)
• Final approval by the State of Washington Parks Commission (March 2019)