25-111.00SpokaneCountyILA5-YearPlantoEndHomelessnessINTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR A COLLECTIVE REGIONAL EFFORT CENTERED ON THE 5-YEAR
PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (herein after "Agreement") is entered into by and between
SPOKANE COUNTY ("County"), a political subdivision of the State of Washington, through the
Spokane County Housing and Community Development Department ("HCD"), whose address is
1026 West Broadway Avenue, Fourth Floor, Spokane, WA 99201, and the CITY OF SPOKANE
(hereinafter "Spokane City"), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose address is
808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99201, and CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
(hereinafter "Valley"), a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose address is 10210
East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, sometimes referred to individually as "Party" or
collectively as "Parties"
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to the provisions
of the Revised Code of Washington, Section 36.32.120(6), has the care of County property and the
management of County funds and business; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter 39.34 of the Revised
Code of Washington) provides for interlocal cooperation between government agencies; and
WHEREAS, all Parties are required to integrate and coordinate their respective homeless
plans, strategies, actions and responsibilities within their respective jurisdictions; and it is in the
public interest to cooperate in carrying out homeless funding priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Regional Continuum of Care 2025-2030 5-Year Strategic Plan to
Prevent and End Homelessness ("Homelessness Strategic Plan") has the following objectives:
• Objective One: Promote an equitable, accountable, and transparent homeless crisis
response system
0 Objective Two: Prioritize those with the greatest barrier to housing stability and the
greatest risk of harm
• Objective Three: Prevent episodes of homelessness whenever possible
• Objective Four: Seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs
• Objective Five: Strengthen the homeless provider workforce
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises herein, the Parties agree
as follows:
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to acknowledge the Parties' mutual interest to jointly
plan and coordinate Parties' separate homeless and housing services and projects within the
region.
2. ADMINISTRATI.4N. The Parties shall meet as frequently as needed to meet the following
objectives and coordinate various funding schedules. The Parties shall administer their various
program grants separately, and in accordance with local, state and federal Grant Administration
Policies; Guidelines; and General Terms and Conditions. The County's contract administrator is
the HCD Administrator. The Spokane City's contract administrator is the Neighborhood, Housing
and Human Services, Director. The Valley's administrator is the City Services Administrator.
3. DATA COLLECTION. The Parties acknowledge that agreements funded through the Spokane
Regional Continuum of Care organization require HMIS data collection and reporting as identified
by federal and state funding sources. Parties shall share data in accordance with this Agreement
and with any applicable Data Sharing Agreements. Each participating jurisdiction will encourage
those operating homeless and/or housing services/projects not funded through the Spokane
Regional Continuum of Care organization to utilize HMIS as a data center to support regional and
thorough data collection and evaluation.
4. JOINT -RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES:
a. The Parties shall collaborate through regular meetings between the Administrators or
their designees, or other representatives from each Party, in order to identify efficiencies
that the Parties can obtain through coordinating each Party's separate actions in
furtherance of the Homelessness Strategic Plan.
b. To increase efficiencies, maximize the effectiveness of the Parties' limited financial
resources, and avoid duplication of efforts, the Parties shall coordinate planning,
community outreach, and planned development efforts related to the Homelessness
Strategic Plan.
c. Each Party shalt update and approve local homeless plans pursuant to RCW 43.185C.050
as needed. Adopted plans must be consistent with the Local Plan Guidelines issued by
the Department of Commerce. Nothing herein prevents a Party from adopting another
Party's local homelessness plan in whole or in part.
d. Each Party shall maintain and update their respective Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
dedicated to homeless persons, and any units or at[ activities funded using local
homeless and affordable housing fees collected under RCW 36.22.250.
e. Parties'shall coordinate inclement weather response pertaining to cooling centers,
warming centers, and clean air needs.
f. The Parties shall jointly plan and conduct a point -in -time count (PIT) of homeless
persons, required under RCW 43.185C.030. Counts must be carried out in compliance
with the Department of Commerce Count Guidelines. The Parties will jointly evaluate the
methodology used in determining a homeless point -in -time measurement prior to
reporting the data to the Department of Commerce and/or releasing the information to
the public.
g. The Parties shall coordinate with each other in the process of distributing homelessness
grant funds, and awarding grants for programs designed to achieve goals identified in the
Homelessness Strategic Plan. This coordination shall include (a) keeping each other
timely informed when Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are solicited, (b) providing each
other information about each Party's grant award decisions (such as, but not limited to,
identifying the recipient, the activity/program being funded by the grant award, the
amount of the award, and the duration of grant agreements), (c) developing a model RFP
application form to use when soliciting proposals for projects related to the
Homelessness Strategic Plan (d) establishing minimum qualifications for selected
providers and (e) jointly evaluating the performance of current and previously funded
contracts .
h. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of homelessness programs, promote transparency
and ensure accountability, the Parties shall continue to identify consistent minimum
contract requirements for the Parties to include in their individual agreements with
providers that receive funding from any of the Parties to provide services advancing the
Homelessness Strategic Plan, evaluate the performance of the funded providers
throughout the funding cycle and establish a consistent auditing process for providers.
i. The Parties shall provide periodic updates to the other Parties regarding the work being
conducted by their local advisory boards and committees.
j. The Parties shall consistently collect data from homelessness service providers and
require said providers to input accurate data in the HMIS system on a timely basis.
k. The Parties shall establish priority interventions that serve extremely low and very tow
income households in order to identify programs eligible for funding with the document
recording surcharge retained by Spokane County in accordance with RCW
36.22.250(3)(c).
1. The Parties shall establish a coordinated data reporting process that provides information
regarding homeless system performance to the Spokane City Council, the Spokane Valley City
Council, the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners, and to the general public.
5. DURATION OF AGREE'iENT—TERMINATK)-N. This Agreement shall commence when all Parties
have signed and executed the same, and shall terminate on May 1, 2030, unless terminated
earlier by any Party by providing 60 days' prior written notice. The obligations identified in
paragraphs 7 and 19 shall survive termination of this Agreement.
6. RIGHT TO CONTRACT INDEPENDENTLY / NQENCUMBRANCES. Any Party reserves the right to
contract independently for the acquisition of goods or services or disposal of any property
without notice to the other Parties and shall not bind or otherwise obligate the other Parties to
participate in the activity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to authorize the
commitment of any Party's funds, or the execution of contracts on behalf of that Party that
encumbers public funds or resources, without the approval of that Party's legislative body to the
extent such approval is required under its local code or procurement policies.
7. HOLD -HARMLESS Each Party shall be liable and responsible for the consequences of any
negligent or wrongful act or failure to act on the part of itself and its employees. None of the
Parties assume responsibility for the consequences of any act or omission of any other Party to
this agreement or any person or entity not a party hereto. This Agreement is not intended to
create any third party beneficiary or a duty of any kind to any person, firm, corporation, or entity
in any form that is not a party to this agreement.
In accordance with the above, each Party receiving a claim for damages from a third party
("Indemnifying Party(ies)"), when such damages are alleged to have arisen from that Party's
negligent or wrongful act or failure to act on the part of itself, its agents, or employees, shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Parties ("Indemnified Party(ies)"). When the
damages are alleged to have arisen from the concurrent negligence or wrongful acts or failures
to act of more than one Party herein, then (a) the Indemnifying Parties shall fully defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless any Party who is not alleged to have engaged in negligent or
wrongful action or inaction injuring a third party, and (b) each Indemnifying Party shall be
responsible only for that portion of the damages caused by that Indemnifying Party's negligence,
wrongful actions, or failure to act.
8. RM 39,34 REQUIRED CLAUSES.
a. Purposes. See Section No.1 above.
b. Duration. See Section No. 5 above
c. Organization of Separate Entity and Its Powers. No new or separate legal or administrative
entity is created to administer the provisions of the Agreement.
d. Administration. See Section No. 2 above.
9. Property Upon Termination. Title to all property acquired by any Party in the performance of this
Agreement shall remain with the acquiring Party upon termination of the Agreement. Jointly
acquired property shall be divided in proportion to the percentage share of each Party
contributing to its acquisition.
10. Amendment. Parties may amend this Agreement only in a writing signed and executed by all
Parties and with the same formalities as required for this Agreement.
11. Assignment. No Party may assign any part of this Agreement to a third party. No other person or
entity has any right or privilege under or in connection with this Agreement.
12. Compliance with Laws. Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
rules, regulations, and orders from courts of competent jurisdiction.
13. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement and any amendment in counterparts.
Each counterpart will constitute an original, all of which together will constitute the same
Agreement.
14. Headings. The headings in this Agreement are non -substantive and for reference only.
15. Independent Contractors. The Parties to this Agreement are independent contractors. No
officer, employee, agent, or representative of any Party will be deemed an officer, employee,
agent, or representative of another Party.
16. Maintenance of Records. Each Party is responsible for maintaining its own documents,
records, media, and data in connection with this Agreement. Each Party must make available to
Spokane County, at anytime during normal operating hours, all nonconfidential or nonprivileged
records, books, or pertinent information arising from or in connection with this Agreement which
are in that Party's possession or control.
17. Merger. The provisions of this Agreement, and any attachments, exhibits, or other materials
incorporated herein, together constitute the complete and exclusive understanding between the
Parties regarding the subject matter hereto. There are no other promises, terms, or
understandings between the Parties in connection with this Agreement.
18. Notices. All notices shall be in writing and delivered either in person, by United States mail, or
by emailto the applicable Administrator or Administrator's designee.
19. Public Records Act. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Spokane County, City, and Valley
are bound by Chapter 42.56 RCW (Public Records Act) and that the Public Records Act controls
over any part of this Agreement which may conflict. No Party will be deemed in breach of this
Agreement for complying with any requirement of the Public Records Act. The Parties must assist
each other in retaining and producing public records in connection with this Agreement. Any
Party's failure to so assist wilt constitute a material breach of this Agreement, and any Party who
fails to assist must indemnify, defend, and hold the non -breaching Parties harmless from any
Liability resulting from such breach.
20. Severability. if any part of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction, arbitrator,
or mediator to be invalid or unenforceable, then all other parts of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect.
21. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence for every provision of this Agreement.
22. Waiver. If a Party fails to require performance from another Party under this Agreement or fails
to claim a breach of this Agreement by another Party, then such failure will not be interpreted or
construed as affecting any subsequent breach of this Agreement or the right to require
performance or affect the ability to claim a breach of this Agreement.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MARY L. CHAIR
JOSH KERNS, VICE -CHAIR
AL FRENCH, COMMISSIONER
AMBER WALDREF, COMMISSIONER
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CHRIS JORDAN, CO ISSIONER
Approved as to form:
LAWRENCE H. HASKELL
Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney
R. Wesley Zi Ku, WSBA #58416
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
CITY OF SPOKANE
Alexander Scott - City Administrator
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
John Hohman - City Manager
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
John Hohman -City Manager
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City Clerk
NO. 25-0253
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF SPOKANE AND THE CITY OF SPOKANE
VALLEY FOR A COLLECTIVE REGIONAL
EFFORT CENTERED ON THE 5-YEAR PLAN
TO END HOMELESSNESS
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington, Spokane County,
Washington (County) is a class A county duly organized and existing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County Commissioners (Board) has the
care of county property and the management of county funds and business; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, whose
address is 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99201; and
WHEREAS, and City of Spokane Valley is a municipal corporation of the State of Washington,
whose address is 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal Cooperation Act), two or more public
entities may jointly cooperate between or among themselves to perform the functions which each may
individually perform; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County, City of Spokane, and City of Spokane Valley, are required to
integrate and coordinate their respective homeless plans, strategies, actions and responsibilities within their
respective jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Regional Continuum of Care 2025-2030 5-Year Strategic Plan to
Prevent and End Homelessness ("Homelessness Strategic Plan") has the following objectives:
• Objective One: Promote an equitable, accountable, and transparent homeless crisis response system
• Objective Two: Prioritize those with the greatest barrier to housing stability and the greatest risk of
harm
• Objective Three: Prevent episodes of homelessness whenever possible
• Objective Four: Seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their needs
• Objective Five: Strengthen the homeless provider workforce
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County,
that the Board hereby:
1. Approves of the,interlocal agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, between Spokane
County, City of Spokane, and City of Spokane Valley, for a collective regional effort centered on
the 2025-2030 5-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness; and
2. Authorizes the Chair of the Board, a majority of the Board, or the Chief Executive Officer or designee,
to sign and execute, at other than an open public meeting, the attached interlocal agreement, as well as
any other documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /3 ri' day of /%s / , 2025.
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CHRIS JORDAN, CIYMISSIdNER
siL Agenda Sheet for City Council:
Date Rec'd
4/25/2025 j
Committee: Finance & Administration Date: 04/28/2025
Clerk's File #
OPR 2025-0362
Committee Agenda type: Discussion
Cross Ref #
Council Meeting Date: 05/19/2025
Project #
Submitting Dept
COMMUNITY, HOUSING & HUMAN
Bid #
Contact Name/Phone
DAWN KINDER 625-6443
Requisition #
Contact E-Mail
DKINDER@SPOKANECITY.ORG
Agenda Item Type
Contract Item
Council Sponsor(s)
JBINGLE PDILLON ZZAPPONE
Sponsoring at Administrators Request
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Lease? No
Grant Related? NO
Public Works? NO
A enda Item Name
1680- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR A COLLECTION REGIONAL EFFORT
Agenda Wording
The City of Spokane, Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley, and Spokane County Housing and Community
Development Department. The purpose of this Agreement is to acknowledge the Parties' mutual interest to
jointly plan and coordinate Parties' separate homeless and housing services and projects within the region.
Summary (Background)
The City of Spokane, Spokane County, City of Spokane Valley, and Spokane County Housing and Community
Development Department. The purpose of this Agreement is to acknowledge the Parties' mutual interest to
jointly plan and coordinate Parties' separate homeless and housing services and projects within the region.
APPROVED BY
SPOKANE..CITY COUNCIL:,.kr';
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CITY LERK
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AGENDA SHEET
SUBMITTING DEPARTMENT. Parks, Recreation & Golf
CONTACT PERSON: Doug Chase
PHONE NUMBER: 477-2720
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AGENDA TITLE (please provide a reasonably descriptive agenda title for this item: In the matter of granting an
easement to Avista, Inc. to route underground electrical power through a portion of the Mica Peak Conservation Area and
relocate existing overhead electrical facilities underground.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY (please provide anticipated fiscal and budgetary information & reason for request
In 2017, Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf purchased three parcels on Mica Mountain from Inland Empire
Paper, Co. through funding provided by the Spokane County Conservation Futures program and the Washington State
Recreation and Conservation Office. The combined acreage of this acquisition was a little more than 900 acres. These
parcels connected the Mica Peak Conservation Area and Liberty Lake Regional Park, providing the public with a
combined 5,300 acres of contiguous public land on which to hike, bike and take in the beauty of the natural
surroundings.
When Spokane County purchased these parcels from Inland Empire Paper in 2017, these parcels contained an 60'
easement granted to Avista, Inc. (formerly Washington Power Co.) in 1997. Avista uses this easement to provide
overhead electrical service to various radio and communications customers located near the top of Mica Peak. Avista is
requesting a new 10' wide easement which follows the same general route up the north side of Mica Mountain and will be
used to install underground electrical service lines.
The purpose of this project is to reduce potential wildfire risks, reduce outages and improve access. After the
underground service is installed, Avista will remove the overhead lines and poles and Spokane County will terminate and
release the existing 60' wide easement. Avista will provide erosion and sediment control, reseed with native seed mixes,
control noxious weeds and monitor the disturbed areas for up to 2 years after installation is completed.
FISCAL IMPACT (please provide anticipated fiscal and budgetary impact with amount and source offunds ij
applicable): None
REQUESTED BOARD ACTION (if any): Approve
Other County Departments Impacted - List any other departments that were notified in advance of this agenda item: Legal
This Item will need to be codified in the Spokane County Code: No