17-174.00 WA Office of Public Defense: Additional Attorneys Grant (7-174
Grant Agreement No.GRT18508
FACE SHEET
WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
1. Grantee 2. Grantee Representative
of Spokane Valley John Pietro
Ci Administrative Analyst
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Spokane Valley,WA 99206 E.Sprague Ave,Suite 10G
Spokane Valley,WA 99206
3. Office of Public Defense(OPD) 4. OPD Representative
711 Capitol Way South,Suite 106 Joanne I. Moore
PO Box 40957 Director
Olym pia,WA 98504-0957 Office of Public Defense
711 Capitol Way South,Suite 106
PO Box 40957
Olympia,WA 98504-0957
5. Grant Amount 6. Grant Period
$40,600 January 1,2018 through December 31,2019
7. Grant Purpose
The Chapter 10.101 RCW city grants are competitive grants for the purpose of improving the quality of
public defense services in Washington municipalities.(See Chapter 10.101 RCW.)
The Office of Public Defense (OPD)and Grantee,as defined above, acknowledge and accept the terms of
this Grant Agreement and attachments and have executed this Grant Agreement on the date below to
start January 1,2018 and end December 31, 2019.The rights and obligations of both parties to this
Grant are governed by this Grant Agreement and the following other documents incorporated by
reference:Special Terms and Conditions of the City Grant Agreement,General Terms and Conditions of
City Grant Agreement,and Exhibits A, B,and C.
FOR THE GRANTEE FOR OPD
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Face Sheet Page 1 of 15
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY GRANT AGREEMENT
1. GRANT MANAGEMENT
The Representative for each of the parties shall be responsible for and shall be the contact person for
all communications regarding the performance of this Grant.
a. The Representative for OPD and their contact information are identified on the Face Sheet of
this Grant.
b. The Representative for the Grantee and their contact information are identified on the Face
Sheet of this Grant.
2. GRANT AWARD AMOUNT
The Grantee is awarded forty thousand six hundred and 00/100 Dollars($40,600)to be used for the
purpose(s)described in the USE OF GRANT FUNDS below.One-half of the award amount shall be
disbursed to Grantee in January, 2018 for use during calendar year 2018.The remaining one-half shall
be disbursed to Grantee in January, 2019 for use during calendar year 2019.
3. PROHIBITED USE OF GRANT FUNDS(as adopted in OPD Policy County/City Use of State Public
Defense Funding)
a. Grant funds cannot be used to supplant local funds that were being spent on public defense
prior to the initial disbursement of state grant funds.
b. Grant funds cannot be spent on purely administrative functions or billing costs.
c. Grant funds cannot be used for cost allocation.
d. Grants funds cannot be used for indigency screening costs.
e. Grant funds cannot be used for city or court technology systems or administrative equipment.
f. Grant funds cannot be used for city attorney time,including advice on public defense
contracting.
4. USE OF GRANT FUNDS
a. Grantee agrees to use the grant funds for the following:
i. Adding attorneys to reduce public defense caseloads
b. Grantee agrees to obtain OPD's written permission before funds are used for any purpose
other than those listed in Section 4a above.
c. Grantee agrees to use the first disbursement of funds in calendar year 2018,and the second
disbursement of funds in calendar year 2019. If Grantee is unable to use the funds in the year
for which the funds are disbursed,the Grantee agrees to notify OPD to determine what action
needs to be taken.
d. Grantee agrees to deposit the grant check within fourteen days of receipt.
5. OVERSIGHT
a. Grantee agrees to submit written reports to OPD.The first report shall be submitted to OPD
no later than June 30,2018 using the template found in Exhibit A.The second report shall be
submitted to OPD no later than December 15,2018 using the template found in Exhibit B.The
third report shall be submitted to OPD no later than June 30,2019 using the template found in
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Exhibit C. Where indicated, reports must be submitted along with the Grantee City's public
defense attorneys'contracts, certifications of compliance,and other required documentation.
b. Over the duration of the grant term,OPD will conduct site visits for purposes of addressing
improvements to public defense and ensuring the use of grant funds for their specified
purposes.At OPD's request,Grantee will assist in scheduling such site visits and inviting
appropriate attendees such as, but not limited to: public defense attorneys,judicial officers,
and city representatives.
6. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of an inconsistency in this Grant,the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence
in the following order:
• Applicable federal and state of Washington statutes, regulations,and court rules
• Special Terms and Conditions Of the City Grant
• General Terms and Conditions of the City Grant
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CITY GRANT AGREEMENT
1. ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This Grant contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings,
oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Grant shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of
the parties hereto.
2. AMENDMENTS
This Grant may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties.Such amendment shall not be
binding unless it is in writing and signed by personnel authorized to bind each of the parties.
3. AMERCIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT(ADA)OF 1990,PUBLIC LAW 101-336,also referred to as the
"ADA"29 CFR Part 35.
The Grantee must comply with the ADA,which provides comprehensive civil rights protection to
individuals with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations,state and local
government services, and telecommunications.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Grant, nor any claim arising under this Grant,shall be transferred or assigned by the
Grantee without prior written consent of OPD.
5. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Unless expressly permitted under another provision of the Grant, in the event of litigation or other
action brought to enforce Grant terms,each party agrees to bear its own attorneys fees and costs.
6. CONFORMANCE
If any provision of this Grant violates any statute or rule of law of the state of Washington, it is
considered modified to conform to that statute or rule of law.
7. ETHICS/CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
In performing under this Grant,the Grantee shall assure compliance with the Ethics in Public Service,
Chapter 42.52 RCW and any other applicable court rule or state or federal law related to ethics or
conflicts of interest.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE
This Grant shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington,
and the venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in the Superior Court for Thurston County.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law,the Grantee shall indemnify,defend,and hold harmless the
state of Washington,OPD,all other agencies of the state and all officers, agents and employees of the
state,from and against all claims or damages for injuries to persons or property or death arising out of
or incident to the performance or failure to perform the Grant.
10. LAWS
The Grantee shall comply with all applicable laws,ordinances, codes, regulations,court rules, policies
of local and state and federal governments,as now or hereafter amended.
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11. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH NONDISCRIMINATION LAWS
During the performance of this Grant,the Grantee shall comply with all federal,state, and local
nondiscrimination laws, regulations and policies. In the event of the Grantee's non-compliance or
refusal to comply with any nondiscrimination law, regulation or policy,this Grant may be rescinded,
canceled or terminated in whole or in part.
12. RECAPTURE
In the event that the Grantee fails to perform this Grant in accordance with state laws,federal laws,
and/or the provisions of the Grant,OPD reserves the right to recapture funds in an amount to
compensate OPD for the noncompliance in addition to any other remedies available at law or in
equity.
13. RECORDS MAINTENANCE
The Grantee shall maintain all books, records,documents,data and other evidence relating to this
Grant. Grantee shall retain such records for a period of six(6)years following the end of the grant
period. If any litigation,claim or audit is started before the expiration of the six(6)year period,the
records shall be retained until all litigation,claims,or audit findings involving the records have been
finally resolved.
14. RIGHT OF INSPECTION
At no additional cost all records relating to the Grantee's performance under this Grant shall be
subject at all reasonable times to inspection, review,and audit by OPD,the Office of the State Auditor,
and state officials so authorized by law, in order to monitor and evaluate performance,compliance,
and quality assurance under this Grant.The Grantee shall provide access to its facilities for this
purpose.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Grant or any provision of any document incorporated by reference shall be held
invalid,such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Grant that can be given effect
without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of law and the
fundamental purpose of this Grant and to this end the provisions of this Grant are declared to be
severable.
16. WAIVER
Waiver of any default or breach shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach.Any waiver shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Grant unless stated
to be such in writing.
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Exhibit A
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report#1
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report, along with corresponding
documentation, to the Washington State Office of Public Defense by June 30,2018.
City:
Date Completed:
Contact Name:
Title:
Mailing Address:
City: Zip Code:
Phone:
Email Address:
Section I: Public Defense Expenditures/Budget
1.1 In 2017,the city paid indigent defense expenses as follows:
a. Amount spent on attorney salaries and benefits,and contract attorney
amounts including conflict attorneys: $
b. Amount spent on investigators,experts,and other indigent defense
costs: $
2017 Total: $
Does the above amount include state grant funds?
1.2 For 2018,the city budgeted indigent defense expenses as follows:
a. Amount budgeted for attorney salaries and benefits, and contract
attorney amounts including conflict attorneys: $
b. Amount budgeted for investigators, experts,and other indigent defense
costs: $
2018 Total: $
Does the above amount include state grant funds?
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Exhibit A—Grant Report#1—Due June 30,2018 Page 6 of 15
Section II: Case Assignments
2.1 In 2017, attorneys providing indigent defense representation had the following caseloads:
Fill in section 2.1(a)if the city has a public defender agency or contracts with a county public defender agency or
non-profit public defense firm. Fill in section 2.1(b)for list appointments or contracts with private attorneys.
a. Cities using public defender agencies.
Number of cases assigned to public defender agency(not
including conflict counsel):
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous
post sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of full-time-equivalent public defenders:
Average per-attorney caseload, if available:
Number of cases assigned to conflict counsel:
b. Cities using list appointments or contracts with private attorneys.
Number of cases assigned to public defense attorneys:
Number of probation violations and other miscellaneous post
sentencing hearings assigned:
Number of attorneys with public defense contracts or on
court's appointment list:
Average per-attorney caseload, if available:
Section III: Grant Funds
3.1
Grant Amount Awarded for
2018:
3.2
Amount of Annual Grant
Funding Spent to Date:
3.3
Permissible Use(s) of Grant
Funds (See Section 4 of Grant
Agreement Special Terms and
Conditions):
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Exhibit A—Grant Report#1—Due June 30,2018 Page 7 of 15
3.4
Description of How Grant
Funds Have Been Used to
Date:
3.5
Plans for Utilizing Remaining
Funds by End of Calendar
Year(If Applicable):
3.6
Description of Impact State
Funds Have Had on Local
Public Defense Services:
3.7
Is there any particular
technical assistance that
OPD can provide your city?
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Exhibit A—Grant Report #1— Due June 30, 2018 Page 8 of 15
Section IV: Attachments and Tables
4.1 If the city has public defense contracts,fill out the Table of Public Defense Contracts (Table I), and provide a
copy of each current contract in alphabetical order by attorney name. If possible, please provide scanned
copies of contracts, by CD or email attachment. Failure to provide current contracts could result in an
incomplete report.
4.2 If the court appoints public defense attorneys from a list, provide the name of each attorney and the
compensation paid per case or per hour in the Table of List-Appointed Public Defense Attorneys (Table II).
4.3 If the City has adopted any new public defense policies,ordinances, or resolutions within the last year,
please attach them to this report.
4.4 Provide copies of attorneys' 2018 quarterly Certificates of Compliance.
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Exhibit A—Grant Report#1—Due June 30, 2018 Page 9 of 15
Table I: Public Defense Contracts and Subcontracts Currently in Effect(2018)
Name of attorney/firm Number of misdemeanor/
(If firm, please identify(1)the total number Method and rate of Conflict cases
gross misdemeanor cases
of attorney FTEs handling public defense anticipated for the payment(per only?
cases,and (2)the name of each attorney case/per hour,etc.) Yes/No
handling public defense cases) attorney/firm in 2018
•
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Exhibit A—Grant Report#1—Due June 30, 2018 Page 10 of 15
Table II: List-Appointed Public Defense Attorneys (2018)
Name of attorney/firm
(If firm,please identify(1)the total number Method and rate of payment(per
of attorney FTEs handling public defense N umber of cases assigned
case/per hour,etc.)
cases,and (2)the name of each attorney
handling public defense cases)
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Exhibit A—Grant Report#1—Due June 30, 2018 Page 11 of 15
Exhibit B
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #2
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report to the
Washington State Office of Public Defense by December 31, 2018.
Failure to timely submit this report could delay disbursement of 2019 grant funds.
City:
Report Date:
Contact- Name:
Email:
Phone:
Address:
2018 Award Amount:
Amount Spent to
Date:
Permissible Use(s) of
Grant Funds (See
Section 4 of Grant
Agreement Special
Terms and Conditions)
Description of How
Grant Funds Have
Been Used in 2018:
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Exhibit B—Grant Report#2—Due Dec. 31, 2018 Page 12 of 15
Plans for Utilizing 2019
Grant Funds:
Description of Impact
State Funds Have Had
on Local Public
Defense Services
Is there any particular
technical assistance
that OPD can provide
your city?
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Exhibit B—Grant Report#2—Due Dec. 31, 2018 Page 13 of 15
Exhibit C
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Public Defense Improvement Program
City Grant Report #3
All City grant recipients are required to submit a completed copy of this report, along with
all public defense attorneys'2019 quarterly Certificates of Compliance to the Washington
State Office of Public Defense by June 30, 2019.
City:
Report Date:
Contact- Name:
Email:
Phone:
Address:
2019 Award Amount:
Amount Spent to
Date:
Permissible Use(s) of
Grant Funds (See
Section 4 of Grant
Agreement Special
Terms and Conditions)
Description of How
Grant Funds Have
Been Used to Date:
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Exhibit C—Grant Report#3—Due June 30, 2019 Page 14 of 15
Plans for Utilizing
Remaining Funds by
End of Calendar Year
(If Applicable)
Description of Impact
State Funds Have Had
on Local Public
Defense Services
Is there any particular
technical assistance
that OPD can provide
your city?
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Exhibit C—Grant Report#3—Due June 30, 2019 Page 15 of 15
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Internet Email: opd@opd wa gov OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE FAX (360) 586-8165
October 11, 2017
John Pietro
Administrative Analyst
11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Re: Chapter 10.101 RCW Application for Public Defense Grant Funds
Dear Mr. Pietro:
The Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) is pleased to announce the award of RCW
10.101.080 Public Defense Grant funds to the City of Spokane Valley. The award is $40,600 for use in
calendar years 2018 and 2019 for the following purpose:
• Adding attorneys to reduce public defense caseloads
Enclosed is a Grant Agreement for your review and signature by an authorized representative of the City of
Spokane Valley. The Agreement includes grant reporting templates required during the two-year grant cycle.
The signed Grant Agreement should be returned to OPD by December 15, 2017 by postal mail or by email to
Nicole.Dodgeaopd.wa.gov. A conformed copy will be sent to you for your records.
The grant funds will be sent by postal mail to you in early January using State Vendor Number
SWV0018021-00. If you want the check mailed to a different person or office,please let us know. If the City
of Spokane Valley uses state BARS coding,these grant funds should be received under BARS revenue code
334.01.2X.
Chapter 10.101 RCW requires cities awarded funds to demonstrate to OPD that they are either meeting the
public defense standards referenced in RCW 10.101.030, or that the state funds are being used to make
appreciable demonstrable improvements to public defense services. OPD's Public Defense Services
Managers are available to assist the city and its public defense attorneys in implementing statutory and
Supreme Court requirements. Please feel free to contact Katrin Johnson or George Yeannakis at (360) 586-
3164 ext. 108 and 102 respectively.
Please note that because this is a two-year grant term, we have some new reporting requirements. All
participating cities will be required to submit three grant reports. The first will be due June 30, 2018, the
second December 31, 2018, and the third June 30,2019. Instructions and templates for each grant report can
be found within the attached Grant Agreement. OPD will also send email reminders and electronic templates
prior to the due dates.
711 Capitol Way South • Suite 106 • P.O. Box 40957 • Olympia, Washington 98504-0957
We look forward to receiving the city's first report in June 2018, as well as visiting your program during the
two-year grant period. Thank you for your commitment to improving public defense services.
Sincerely,
Joanne Moore, Director
Enclosures
cc: Patricia Connolly Walker, Presiding Judge, Spokane County District Court