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AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL B FORMAT
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM Meeting and
In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall, Council Chambers
10210 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Pastor Ray White, Valley Church of the Nazarene
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS:
PROCLAMATIONS: Public Health Week
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any
subject except agenda action items, as public comments will be taken on those items where indicated. Please keep
comments to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Government.This is not an opportunity for questions or
discussion. Diverse points of view are welcome but please keep remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to three
minutes per person. If a person engages in disruptive behavior or makes individual personal attacks regarding
matters unrelated to City business, then the Council and/or Mayor may end that person’s public comment time
before the three-minute mark. To comment via zoom: use the link above for oral or written comments as per
those directions. To comment at the meeting in person: speakers may sign in to speak but it is not required. A
sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. First Read: Ordinance 26-005 Virtual Currency Kiosks – Caitlin Prunty, Sergeant Bloomer
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Motion Consideration: Balfour Park Sports Courts Bid Award – Glenn Ritter, John Bottelli
\[public comment opportunity\]
Council Agenda April 7, 2026 Page 1 of 2
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
3. Admin Report: MOU Treatment First–Chud Wendle
4. Admin Report: CenterPlace Catering Contract –Erik Lamb, John Bottelli
INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed):
5. Info Item: Indigent Defense Caseload Standards –Tony Beattie
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY:General public comment rules apply.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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Council AgendaApril 7, 2026 Page 2 of 2
Proclamation
City of Spokane Valley, Washington
National Public Health Week
WHEREAS,
which highlights how scientific discoveries, legislation and community initiatives
have significantly improved the health of Americans, and
WHEREAS, since the first National Public Health Week in 1994, public health has achieved
major successes, including:
1. The childhood mortality rate declined from 13.8 deaths per 1,000 live
births in 1994, to 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births due to vaccines, better health
care access and improved nutrition;
2. Adult smoking rates dropped from 25.5% in 1994 to 11.4% through
smoke-free policies and public education;
3. U.S. deaths due to HIV/AIDS fell sharply after peaking in 1994 at 49,095,
as antiretroviral therapy and prevention tools such as PrEP enabled longer,
healthier lives and reduced transmission;
4. Access to mental health care expanded through greater awareness,
parity laws and integration into primary care, reducing untreated mental health
conditions;
5. Childhood lead poisoning declined from 4.4% of children with elevated
blood lead levels in 1994 to less than 0.5% due to policies reducing lead in fuel,
paint and water systems;
6. Public health now actively addresses climate-related health threats
through education, preparedness plans, cooling and cleaner air centers and
strategies to reduce harm from extreme weather and wildfires; and
WHEREAS, racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States continue to experience
a disproportionate burden of illness and death; and
WHEREAS,
built environment, environmental quality, community context, access to healthy
food, access to education and access to health care; and
WHEREAS, public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, withstand and
recover from the impact of a full range of health threats, ranging from infectious
disease outbreaks to natural disaster preparedness.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Laura Padden, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of the
Spokane Valley City Councilmembers, do hereby proclaim the week of April 6, 2026, as
National Public Health Week
and I encourage citizens to support the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week and the
vision of Spokane Regional Health District to help create healthy lives, safe environments, and
thriving communities in the Spokane region.
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Dated this7 day of April 2026.
Laura Padden, Mayor
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Ordinance 26-005 First Reading: Virtual Currency Kiosks
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Washington State Constitution Article XI, Section 11; RCW
35A.11.020; RCW 35.22.280; Chapter 7.80 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On January 20, 2026, Council heard an administrative
report on cryptocurrency ATMs (also known as “Virtual Currency Kiosks”) and options for a code
text amendment prohibiting such ATMs/kiosks in Spokane Valley.
BACKGROUND: Cryptocurrency emerged in 2009 as a form of digital money that operates
without a central bank or government oversight. Essentially, it is a peer-to-peer electronic cash
system that was created to allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another
without going through a financial institution. Bitcoin was the first form of cryptocurrency and is
the most well-known. As such, Bitcoin is often used to refer broadly to cryptocurrency, although
there are many different forms of cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) are physical kiosks, much like traditional ATMs
that let you buy, or in some cases sell, cryptocurrency using cash or a debit card. They are often
referred to as “Bitcoin ATMs” or “virtual currency kiosks.” Instead of connecting to a bank account
and dispensing cash from a checking or savings account, virtual currency kiosks transfer
cryptocurrency to a digital wallet. Virtual currency kiosks do not require lengthy account
verification processes or bank account linking. This anonymity is easy to take advantage of by
scammers.
Typically, individuals engaged in scams and fraud schemes direct victims to use a virtual currency
kiosk to send payments under false pretenses. The scammers claim that depositing cash into a
virtual currency kiosk will fix the fake problem they’ve invented. The scammer will direct the victim
to their bank to withdraw cash. Next, they send the victim to a nearby virtual currency kiosk
location, likely a specific one, to deposit the cash. The scammer will text a QR code to scan at
the machine, and once the victim scans the code, the cash deposit goes directly into the
scammer’s digital wallet. Once the cash is deposited, the cryptocurrency is very difficult to track,
which often leads to a low chance of recovery if the victim reports the crime.
In January of 2024, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”) issued a
consumer alert to notify Washington consumers that there was a rise in the use of virtual currency
kiosk to perpetuate fraudulent activity. The federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has
issued similar notices.
Currently there is no state or federal legislation prohibiting cryptocurrency ATMs. At the state
level, the Senate passed Senate Bill 5280 last session – a consumer protection bill that
establishes daily limits on transactions, establishes limits on fees, requires specific warnings, and
requires reporting, among other safeguards. However, SB 5280 did not make it through the
House and did not become law.
The Spokane Valley Police Department has been tracking and investigating crimes involving
cryptocurrency ATMs, and Spokane Valley residents have fallen victim to fraudulent schemes
involving virtual currency kiosks. This creates a significant public safety and welfare issue that is
affecting citizens. Notably, the City of Spokane unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting
virtual currency kiosks in June of 2025.
The City has authority, through its police power, to adopt regulations to protect public health,
safety, and welfare. This authorization grants the City power to prohibit virtual currency kiosks in
Spokane Valley.
Background information on virtual currency kiosks was presented for Council’s consideration at
the January 20, 2026 Council meeting. Council gave consensus to move forward with a first
reading. The attached proposed ordinance prohibits virtual currency kiosks in Spokane Valley
and classifies a violation as a civil infraction.
OPTIONS: (1) Move to advance Ordinance 26-005, adopting chapter 7.60 SVMC prohibiting
Virtual Currency Kiosks in the City of Spokane Valley, to a second reading, or (2) take other action
as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to advance Ordinance 26-005, adopting chapter
7.60 SVMC prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks in the City of Spokane Valley, to a second reading.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None anticipated.
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Caitlin Prunty, Deputy City Attorney, Dave Ellis, Spokane Valley
Police Chief, Sergeant Pat Bloomer, Spokane Valley Police Department
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 26-005: An Ordinance of the City of Spokane Valley,
County of Spokane, State of Washington Adopting Title 7, Chapter 60 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code Relating to Virtual Currency Kiosks; PowerPoint presentation
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 26-005
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, COUNTY OF SPOKANE, STATE
OF WASHINGTON, ADOPTING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 60 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
Spokane Valley (“City”) is authorized to “make and enforce within its limits all such local police, sanitary
and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws,” which include regulations necessary to
protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks allow consumers to sell and purchase virtual currency (also
known as “cryptocurrency”) through virtual transactions and are similar in appearance to ATMs; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks are often placed at convenience stores, gas stations, and
other high-traffic areas; and
WHEREAS, virtual currency is often used as a payment method for scams because it is
decentralized, difficult to track, and often not recoverable; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks offer a simple and convenient way to defraud victims by
directing them to send payments under false pretenses; and
WHEREAS, the F.B.I., U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network (FinCEN), and Washington State Department of Financial Institutions have identified that Virtual
Currency Kiosks are frequently used for fraud and exploitation; and
WHEREAS, the F.B.I.’s 2024 Internet Crime Report documented 10,956 complaints and $246.7
million in losses, which is a 99% increase in complaints and a 31% increase in losses from 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Police Department has reported several scams against Spokane
Valley residents, which resulted in one suicide associated with the victim losing their lifesavings; and
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has not enacted any laws or regulations governing Virtual
Currency Kiosks; and
WHEREAS, Virtual Currency Kiosks are present at various retail locations in Spokane Valley and
pose a risk to the City’s residents; and
WHEREAS, prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks protects the public health, safety, and welfare of
residents of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Purpose. City Council finds that Virtual Currency Kiosks cause harm to public
health, safety, and welfare and that it is in the best interest of the City to prohibit Virtual Currency Kiosks
within City limits.
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Section 2. New Chapter. Chapter 7.60 is adopted as follows:
Chapter 7.60
VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSKS
Sections:
7.60.010 Purpose and Intent
7.60.020 Definitions.
7.60.030 Exceptions.
7.60.040 Virtual Currency Kiosks Prohibited
7.60.050 Violations – Penalties
7.60.010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose and intent of chapter 7.60 SVMC is to prevent dangers to public health and safety of Spokane
Valley residents and to preserve public morality and peace from manipulation and fraudulent conduct by
prohibiting Virtual Currency Kiosks from being located or operated within the City of Spokane Valley.
7.60.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall be defined as:
“Virtual Currency” means a digital representation of value used as a medium of exchange, a unit of account,
or a store of value, but does not have legal tender status as recognized by the United States Government.
“Virtual Currency Kiosk” means an electronic terminal that facilitates the exchange of virtual currency for
money or other virtual currency.
“Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator” means a person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity that:
1. knowingly permits the use or installation of a Virtual Currency Kiosk on property owned, leased
or controlled by the person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity;
2. operates a Virtual Currency Kiosk within City of Spokane Valley limits; or
3. owns a Virtual Currency Kiosk that is either located or operated within City of Spokane Valley
limits.
7.60.030 Virtual Currency Kiosks Prohibited
No person, cooperative, organization, or legal entity may host, allow, operate, permit, locate, or place a
Virtual Currency Kiosk within the City Spokane Valley. All Virtual Currency Kiosks existing in the City
of Spokane Valley as of the Effective Date of this Ordinance must be removed within 30 days after the
Effective Date.
7.60.040 Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to regulate or restrict a transfer of Virtual Currency. This chapter
does not apply to any Virtual Currency transfers that are conducted without the use of a Virtual Currency
Kiosk and does not intend to interfere with other types and methods of Virtual Currency transfers.
7.60.050 Violation - Penalty
A violation of SVMC 7.60.030 shall result in a class 1 civil infraction with a fine of $250 issued to the
Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator. The City of Spokane Valley may revoke or deny the business license of
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any Virtual Currency Kiosk Operator found to be in violation of SVMC 7.60.030.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of the Ordinance Summary.
Passed this ______ day of ________________, 2026.
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City clerk
Approved as to form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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AGENDA
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Award Balfour Sports Courts Project
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 3.35.10 – Contract Authority
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Project has been part of years-long effort. Relevant
actions include:
08/28/2007 Admin Report; Consensus to move forward with a Feasibility Study for Balfour
Park
09/25/2012 Passed motion to execute SCLD Interlocal Agreement for sale of a portion of the
undeveloped Balfour Park to SCLD (note: Interlocal was amended at later dates
to extend time for Library completion)
10/29/2013 Passed motion to accept Balfour Park/Library Conceptual plan
07/06/2021 Passed motion to authorize contract with AHBL for Park Design services
07/27/2021 Administration Report – SCLD Library Design Update
08/17/2021 Administration Report – Balfour Park Design Update
08/24/2021 Administration Report – Potential & Pending Projects, with Council consensus to
allocate $2M for the Balfour Park Concept
11/15/2022 Administration Report – Balfour Park Phase 1 Expansion Update
01/24/2023 Passed motion to award construction contract to Cameron Reilly and authorize
Park Building purchase
05/02/2023 Administration Report – RAVE Foundation Soccer Mini Pitch Donation
03/05/2024 Passed Motion to Apply for Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for
the Playground and Splash Pad elements
11/18/2025 Administration Report – Balfour Park Update
02/10/2026 Administration Report – Presentation on the 2026 construction projects
BACKGROUND: The vision for an expanded Balfour Park dates back more than 12 years to
when the City acquired the adjoining property for civic purposes and developed a conceptual plan
for an integrated park and library site located across from City Hall. Originally developed in the
1950s, the old Balfour Park was approximately 2.8 acres in size. The City purchased 8 acres to
the west of the park in 2012 and entered an Interlocal Agreement to sell approximately 2.8 of
those acres to the Spokane County Library District for a new library. The Library District began
construction of their new library in 2022, and the City began Phase 1 of the Balfour Park expansion
in 2023. The library project is complete, and the new library is open to the public.
While separate from the library, the expanded park offers the public a seamless experience with
a wide range of new recreational opportunities. Phase 1 of the park project was completed in the
summer of 2024 and included the park infrastructure and utilities, parking, pathways and lighting,
public art and open green space, the park building with restrooms and mechanical rooms, and
the events plaza with Veteran’s Memorial. Funding for the Veteran’s Memorial was provided
through the Washington State Legislature. Future park elements include four pickleball courts,
two basketball courts, a large signature playground and splashpad, a large group picnic shelter,
additional public art, and an outdoor amphitheater with covered stage.
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In 2024 the RAVE Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the Seattle Sounders Professional
Soccer Team, donated the hardscape soccer mini pitch which was installed in Balfour Park in
conjunction with the Phase 1 project. Additional support for the park is being provided by the
Spokane Valley Arts council and the Kiwanis Club of Spokane Valley.
By installing all the park infrastructure in Phase 1, including parking, pathways, lighting, and
underground utilities stubbed into the park building, the stage was set for cost-effective installation
of the future elements. “Pad-ready” sites for the sport courts, signature playground and splashpad,
picnic shelter, and amphitheater are dispersed throughout the site.
In 2024 the City applied for and was successfully awarded $2.5 million in State and Federal
funding for the playground and spray park through the Washington State Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO). The timeline for this funding package will allow construction of the
playground and spray park in 2027.
The City also requested $824,000 and received funding through the Washington State Legislature
in the amount of $415,000 for the Balfour Sport Courts in 2025. City Council subsequently
allocated $300,000 from Fund 312 to help fund the Sports Courts project. An additional funding
request in the amount of $257,500 was recently included in the Governor’s supplemental capital
budget bill which will add lighting to the sport courts and audio equipment throughout the park.
Most recently, a generous gift from the Wolff Family of Spokane Valley has enabled the installation
of the large art sculpture that was recently installed in front of Sprague Avenue at the entrance to
the park. Future funding is still needed for the large group picnic shelter and amphitheater
elements.
The Balfour Sports Courts Project is the next phase of improvements for Balfour Park. This
project will construct new basketball and pickleball courts; site furnishings around the courts;a
drinking fountain; court lighting and a sound system for the entire park. City staff prepared the bid
package for construction of the Sports Courts with Base Bid Improvements and two additive
alternates that could be included with the additional funding as follows:
Base Bid Improvements:
Sports Courts scope includes site preparation, placement of the hot mix asphalt pad,
sports courts color surfacing with striping, installation of chain link fencing with gates,
installation of basketball goals and pickleball net systems, installation of site furnishings
(trash receptacles and benches) and installation of a drinking fountain with a bottle filler
and dog bowl.
Alternates:
• Bid Alternate #1 includes completion of the City-provided sports lighting system. The City
will procure the light poles and the installation directly from the manufacturer via a
Purchasing Cooperative. The bidder will perform the rest of the electrical work including
all trenching, and installation of conduit and cabling with all connections to the existing
park electrical system. If Alternate #1 is included, the City will procure the system and
have the poles installed via a purchasing cooperative for approximately $157,000. This
amount is separate from the bid amount in the table below.
• Bid Alternate #2 includes installation of the substructure (conduit w/pull strings and
junction boxes) for a City provided park-wide sound system. If Alternate #2 is included,
staff will procure the speakers and have them installed for approximately $25,000. This
amount is also separate from the bid amount in the table below.
The project was advertised for bids on February 18, 2026 and the bids were opened on Mach 11,
2025. Five responsive bids were received. The full bid includes the Base Bid plus two Additive
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Alternateswith tax. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder is Liberty Landworkswith a
combined bid of $473,254.81 without tax. The low bid was $77,745.19 (~14%) under the
Engineer’s Estimate of $551,000.00 without tax. The project’s bid information is below, and the
full bid tabulation is attached.
Engineer’s
Bid Element Project Elements Liberty Landworks
Estimate
Sports Courts
Base Bid $ 483,000.00 $ 394,419.47
Construction
Complete the City-
Alternate 1 provided sports $ 24,000.00 $ 30,281.63
lighting system
Park sound system
Alternate 2 $ 44,000.00 $ 48,553.71
substructure
Totals $ 551,000.00 $ 473,254.81
Sales Tax $ 49,590.00 $ 42,592.93
Staff have also worked with a local site furnishings manufacturer to provide benches and trash
receptacles for approximately $12,000 and a sports equipment vendor via a purchasing
cooperative for the basketball goals and pickleball net systems for approximately $18,000.
If both alternates are selected, the total City provided equipment purchased will be approximately
$213,000. This amount is shown in addition to the construction contract within the total project
budget below.
OPTIONS: Move to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 1)
Base Bid and two Alternates; 2) Base Bid with any other combination of Alternates; 3) Base Bid
alone; or 4) take other appropriate action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to award the Balfour Sports Courts Project to
Liberty Landworks for the Base Bid and Alternates 1 and 2 in the amount of $473,254.81 plus
applicable sales tax and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the construction
contract.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The total project cost, including Alternates #1 and #2, is
estimated to be within the available funds as shown below:
Project Costs Project Budget
Preliminary Engineering $ 80,000 City Fund 312 $ 300,000
Construction Contract $ 473,255 Legislative #1 (net) $ 402,550
City Provided Equipment $ 213,000 Legislative #2 (net) $ 249,775
Sales Tax, Staff & Misc. $ 124,000 Total Budget $ 952,325
Contingency $ 62,070
Total estimated costs $ 952,325
The funds available for the project (budget) total $952,325 and there are sufficient funds to cover
the anticipated project costs.
STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Ritter, Senior Engineer/Project Manager
John Bottelli, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tabulation
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administration Report- MOU Treatment First
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Chud Wendle will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding
regional cooperation for addressing homelessness, drug addiction and mental health crisis.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman
ATTACHMENTS: MOU
1. Endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior, sudden confrontations, and violent attacks have
made our communities unsafe. It is clear that individual municipal approaches to this
regional problem are not producing adequate outcomes.
2. Recent HUD and HHS policy guidance has moved away from mandating the "Housing
First" model, allowing greater flexibility in supporting transitional, recovery-oriented, and
behavior-based housing interventions. This greater flexibility encourages implementation
of evidence based treatment, prevention, and recovery programs.
3. Recent Supreme Court rulings have created a pathway for communities that wish to
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prioritize accountability and promote treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
III. Objectives
The Parties agree that the following principles shall be the foundation of any joint action:
1. Treatment First Orientation
o Prioritize immediate access to behavioral health, substance use, and primary care
treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness.
o Recognize treatment as a critical step toward stability, dignity, and housing
readiness.
o Identify policies and procedures that limit open illicit drug use and eradicate urban
camping, loitering, and squatting.
2. Person-Centered Services
o Design and deliver services that respect the dignity, autonomy, and unique needs
of each individual.
o Ensure culturally competent and trauma-informed care.
3. Collaboration and Coordination
o Coordinate across jurisdictions, service providers, and healthcare systems to reduce
duplication and improve outcomes.
o Share data and best practices to inform evidence-based decision-making.
4. Public Health and Safety
o Frame homelessness response as a matter of public health and safety, balancing
individual support with community well-being. Identify areas where public safety
is at risk and local resources are inadequate.
o Prioritize accountability and promote treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
5. Accountability and Transparency
o Track progress through measurable outcomes such as treatment engagement,
reduction in unsheltered homelessness, and improved health indicators.
o Commit to public reporting on shared goals and results.
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Oregon v. Johnson, 603 U.S.520 (2024), Docket No. 23-175, overturned Martin v. City of Boise, 920 F.3d 584
(9th Cir. 2018), reaffirming that local governments may regulate or prohibit sleeping in public spaces irrespective of
current shelter bed availability, provided the laws are reasonable and not punitive in intent.
The Parties further agree to pursue the following collective goals:
1. Expand Treatment Access
o Support the development and funding of effective methods to address homelessness
to include detoxification services, mental health crisis response, and long-term
treatment programs.
o Reduce barriers to entry into treatment programs.
2. Strengthen Service Integration
o Establish formal referral pathways between shelters, outreach teams, healthcare
providers, and treatment facilities.
o Coordinate discharge planning from hospitals, jails, and treatment centers to
prevent returns to homelessness.
3. Resource Sharing
o Explore shared funding opportunities, regional grant applications, and pooled
resources for treatment-first initiatives.
o Collaborate on workforce development to ensure adequate clinical and support staff
capacity.
4. Regional Policy Alignment
o Work toward common policies and ordinances that support treatment engagement
and continuity of care.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2026 CenterPlace Food Services Contract
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Approval of original 2009 CenterPlace Food and
Beverage Services contract and subsequent 2017, and 2023 contracts.
BACKGROUND: CenterPlace began utilizing an in-house caterer for food and beverage services
in 2009. This has proven to be a beneficial service to our customers and one that continues to
receive positive feedback. CenterPlace is currently offering in-house catering service through
Inland Northwest Catering under an interim contract agreement.
The prior CenterPlace food and beverage contract expired on December 31, 2025. Therefore,
in November 2025 the Parks and Recreation Department began the process to develop a
Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking responses to provide food and beverage services at
CenterPlace beginning in 2026. The RFP was published on the City website on November 18,
2025 advertised in the Spokane Valley Herald and Spokesman Review on November 21 and
November 28, 2025. Submittal responses were due on December 8, 2025. Four submittals
were received. The City scored the submittals and invited the top three proposers to a
subsequent tasting exercise and interview.
The tasting exercises and interviews were conducted on December 15, 2025, at CenterPlace.
The interview panel was comprised of six city staff members. The three caterers that
participated in this process were Inland Northwest Catering (Longhorn BBQ), Mangia, and the
Mirabeau Park Hotel. Each caterer provided a tasting for breakfast, lunch and dinner within a
given price range. After the tastings, each caterer was interviewed by the interview panel for
approximately 1 hour. The tasting portion was scored by each panel member. After the
interviews, the panel discussed the interviews, shared their impressions and provided feedback
to the Parks Director. The panel felt that one caterer performed significantly better than the
other two in both the taste testing and the interview. It was a unanimous decision by the
interview panel to recommend Inland Northwest Catering for the 2026 contract.
OPTIONS: Council consensus to place the proposed contract for motion consideration on a future
agenda, with or without further changes to the proposed contract.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Seek Council consensus to place contract on the April
21, 2026 Council Agenda for a motion consideration.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City will retain 21% of Total Gross Revenues for all food
and beverage services provided at CenterPlace up to $750,000 annually, and thereafter 22% of
gross revenues from $750,000-$850,000, 23% of gross revenues from $850,000-950,000, and
23.5% of gross revenues exceeding $950,000in the same calendar year.For the purposes of
this agreement, “Total Gross Revenue” includes any standard hospitality services fees, but
excludes any applicable sales taxes or fees charged in connection with the use of credit or debit
cards. Additionally, the contractor will pay the City $4,500 annually to be placed into a reserve
fund to be used for repair and maintenance to the kitchen equipment at CenterPlace.
STAFF CONTACT: John Bottelli, Parks & Recreation Director and Erik Lamb, Deputy City
Manager
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation, Draft 2026 Contract
house catering services began in 2009 house services derived from customer requests
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InInIncreased level of serviceRevenue opportunityPrevious contract expired December 31, 2025Current interim service contract through April 30, 2026
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Integrate the event space rental with the catering sales process to make the experience less complex for customersUpdate catering contractIncrease revenuesImplement new reservation software
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Exclusive catering services with full access to the commercial kitchenDedicated Executive Chef and SalespersonAlcohol beverage serviceOutdoor cateringDiverse menu optionsExceptional
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CenterPlace
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CenterPlace
submittal meeting held at
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Published November 18, 2025Advertised on the city website and in the Spokane Valley Herald and Spokesman Review newspapersPreSubmittal deadline: December 8, 2025Finalists tasting exercise
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Sample table and buffet setsSample breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals with serviceOne
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Mangia Catering, Inland Northwest Catering, and Mirabeau Park Hotel invited to the formal tasting exercise and interviews.
Award contract to Inland Northwest Catering
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AGREEMENT FORCENTERPLACECATERINGSERVICES
LHB Inc. | Longhorn Barbecue & Inland Northwest Catering
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Spokane Valley, a code City of the State
of Washington, hereinafter“City”andLHB, Inc. dba Longhorn Barbecue and Inland Northwest Catering,
hereinafter“Contractor,”jointly referred to as“Parties.”
IN CONSIDERATION of the terms and conditions contained herein,the Parties agree as follows:
1.Grant of Catering/Concessions Privilege. The City grants Contractor exclusive authority for the sale
of food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, and provision of food and beverage services
associated with such sales (collectively “food services”) within CenterPlace as set forth in the Scope of
Services, attached as Exhibit Aand incorporated herein by reference, and as set forth herein.
2. Term of Contract. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon execution and shall remain in
effect until completion of all contractual requirements have been met as determined by City. Contractor
shall complete its work by December 31, 2026. The City may extend the contract by exercising up to four
one-year options by providing notice to the Contractor by September 30 of each year.
The City may terminate this Agreement for material breach after providing the Contractor with at least 30
days’ prior notice and an opportunity to cure the breach. The Contractor may terminate this Agreement for
material breach after providing the City with at least 90 days’ prior notice and an opportunity to cure the
breach. City may, in addition, terminate this Agreement for any reason by 30days’written notice to
Contractor.
3. Events Booked after the Termination Date of this Agreement. Contractor agrees it shall notbook
any event for any subsequent calendar year norcollect any fee or deposit from any third party for such
eventat CenterPlace, unless the City has exercised the option year provided for in Section 2 above, or unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Parks and Recreation Director (the “Director”).
4. Administration. The Director or designee shall administer and be the primary contact for Contractor.
Prior to commencement of work, Contractorshall contact the Directoror designee to review the Scope of
Services, schedule,andany other pertinent matters.Upon notice from the Directoror designee,Contractor
shall commence work, perform the requested tasks in the Scope of Services, stop work,and promptly cure
any failure in performance under this Agreement.
5. Representations. City has relied upon the qualifications of Contractorin entering into this Agreement.
By execution of this Agreement, Contractorrepresents it possesses the ability, skill,and resources necessary
to perform the work and is familiar with all current laws, rules,and regulations which reasonably relate to
the Scope of Services. No substitutions of agreed-uponpersonnel shall be made without thepriorwritten
consent of City.Contractorshall be responsible for the technical accuracy of its services and documents
resulting therefrom, and City shall not be responsible for discovering deficiencies therein. Contractorshall
correct such deficiencies without additional compensation except to the extent such action is directly
attributable to deficiencies in City-furnished information.
6. Standard of Care. Contractorshall exercise the degree of skill and diligence normally employed by
professional Contractors engaged in the same profession, andperforming the same or similar services at
the time such services are performed.
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7. Modifications. City may modify this Agreement and order changes in the work whenever necessary or
advisable. Contractorshallaccept modifications when ordered in writing by the City Manager or designee,
so long as the modifiedwork is within the scope of Contractor’s area of practice. Changes in compensation
for such modifications or changes shall be as mutually agreed between the Parties. Contractorshall make
such revisions in the work as are necessary to correct errors or omissions appearing therein when required
to do so by City without additional compensation.
8. MenuPricing. Upon the effective date of this Agreement, the Contractor shall submit to the City, for
approval by the Director, the menus and prices of primary food and beverage items which shall be utilized
by Contractor during the term of this Agreement. This submittal is not intended to be a complete list of the
menu and beverage items which may be served by Contractor during the term of this Agreement. The
Parties agree that Contractor may create additional menu items to be added from time to time by Contractor
in response to customer demand. Contractor shall exercise its best efforts to maintain a pricing practice
consistent with the pricing set forth at the commencement of the Agreement. Contractor shall maintain
records supporting the prices charged for new menu and beverage items.The Director reserves the exclusive
right to review and approve the cost of providing food services under this Agreement, which specifically
includes the prices charged for food, beverages, concessions and cateringservices. Contractor, pursuant to
its reasonable business judgment and in consideration of prevailing market conditions in similar facilities
located in the Spokane region, may request that the Director approve food, beverage, concession and
catering price changes with such approval by the Director subject to his reasonable discretion.To support
a requested price change, Contractor shall provide the Director with a written request, identifying the
current and proposed prices, a survey of the prices charged in similar types of facilities within comparable
markets, and such other information deemed relevant by the Director. Unless agreed otherwisein writing,
price changes shall be effective 30 days following approval by the Director.
9. CompensationTerms.
A.CenterPlace catered events. The Contractor agrees to pay the City a commission of 21% of Total
Gross Revenue for all food and beverage services provided at CenterPlace.
The Contractor’s commission rates for all categories shall automaticallyincrease by 1% for sales
exceeding $750,000 in any given year as follows:
a)$0 –$750,000 in sales revenue = 21% (Base Commission)
b)$750,000.01-$850,000 in sales = 22%
c)$850,000.01–$950,000 in sales = 23%
d)$950,000.01 and above in sales = 23.5%
The automatic increases shall apply to the money received in the respective brackets. For
example, the 21% will apply to all dollars received up to and including $750,000, and the
increased commission rate of 22% shall apply to any amounts received that exceeds
$750,000 up to and including $850,000.
Contractor shall submit all event orders to the City at least one week prior to each event and the
City shall collect all fees owed by each customer. Contractor shall submit to the City a
reconciliation report following the conclusion of each event for any additional sales of alcohol or
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other services provided to the customers. These additional sales shall be included in Total Gross
Revenue for the purpose of calculating the City’s commission.
For the purposes of this agreement, “Total Gross Revenue” includes all payments by customers for
catering services provided by Contractor, including but not limited to food, beverages, and services,
and standard hospitality service fees, but excludes any applicable sales tax.
B.Commercial kitchen use for offsite catering.The Contractor shall pay the City a $100 fee for use
of the CenterPlace commercial kitchen for each offsite eventplus the contracted commission
percentage of the Total Gross Revenuereceived by Contractorfor food and beverage prepared in
the CenterPlace commercial kitchen for each offsite event. Forthe purposes of calculating
commission owed to the City foroffsite charity events,the commission shall bebased on actual
cost of food to be prepared by the contractor.Leasehold Excise Tax shall also be due on
Commissions paid to the City for off-site events.
C.Date / Form of Payment(s).
i. For catered events at CenterPlace, the portion of each month’s Total Gross Revenue owed to the
stth
Contractor shall be Paid by the City in two installments: (1) for the 1through the 15of each
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month; and (2) for the 16through the last day of each month. The City will provide the Contractor
with a reconciliation report and request an invoice from the Contractor for the amount owed for
each semi-monthly installment. The amount owed to the Contractor shall be the calculated based
on the Contractor’s Total Gross Revenue minus applicable commission amounts due to the City
and minus Leasehold Excise Tax on those commission amounts. The City shall make payment to
the Contractor within 30 days upon receipt of each invoice.
The amount owed to the Contractorfor each billing periodshall be calculated as follows:
Total Gross Revenue –\[(Total Gross Revenue x commission rate) x (leasehold excise tax of 1.1284)\]
The City shall also forward the sales tax owed on the catering services to the Contractor.The
Contractor shall be responsible for remitting the applicable sales taxes to the State.
The City shall retain the following:
\[(Total Gross Revenue x commission rate) x (leasehold excise tax of 1.1284)\]
ii. Foroff-site events prepared at CenterPlace, applicable Fees, Commissions and Leasehold Tax
shall be paid to the City within 30days following the end of each monthduring which any use of
the CenterPlace commercial kitchen for offsite events occurred.
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D.Kitchen Equipment Reserve. Contractor shall pay the City $4,500annually to be placed into a
reserve fund to be used for repair and maintenance ofthe kitchen equipment at CenterPlace.
Payment shall be made by check to the City within 45 days after the effective date of this
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Agreement, and by February 15following the commencement of any option year.Contractor shall
work with CenterPlace staff to assist in coordination of preventive maintenance programs for the
kitchen equipment. CenterPlace agrees to keep the inventory of the kitchen the same as it is at the
commencement of this Agreement.Payment shall be made to the City by delivery of a check to the
Director.
E.Penalties and interest for late payment of the Kitchen Reserve Fees, and off-site events where
Commissions are owed to the City, shall be assessed as follows:
If paid 1 to 10 days late, there shall be a penalty of 5% added to the amount due
If paid 11 to 20 days late, there shall be a penalty of 7% added to the amount due
If paid 21 to 30 days late, there shall be a penalty of 10% added to the amount
due
If paid 31 to 60 days late, there shall be a penalty of 15% added to the amount
due
If paid in excess of60 days late, there shall be a penalty of 20% added to the
amount due
In addition to the above penalty, the City shall charge the Contractor interest on
any outstandingkitchen reservefees and off-site commissionsat the rate of 1%
per month.
10. Accounting Records. Contractorshall maintain accounting records in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles and shall report total gross revenuemonthly to the City
fromfood, beverage, and hospitality feescollected foroff-site eventsand/or donated food costs
together with any contracts or receipts from such events.
12.Notice. Notices other than applications for paymentshall be given in writing as follows:
TO THE CITY:TO THE CONTRACTOR:
Name: Marci Patterson, City ClerkName:LHB, Inc. dba Longhorn Barbecue
Phone: (509)720-5000& Inland Northwest Catering
Address: 10210East Sprague AvenuePhone:509-768-3598
Spokane Valley, WA 99206Address:PO Box 10045
Spokane, WA 99209
13.Applicable Laws and Standards. The Parties, in the performance of this Agreement, agree to comply
with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsandregulations. Contractorstatesthat its designs,
construction documents, and services shall conform to all federal, state,and local statutes and regulations.
11. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters –Primary
Covered Transactions.
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A. By executing this Agreement, the Contractorcertifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that
it and its principals:
1. Arenot presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or
agency;
2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of
or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission offraud or a criminal offense
in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state,
or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or
destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses
enumerated in paragraph (A)(2) of this certification; and
4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one
or more public transactions (federal, state, or local) terminated for cause or default.
B. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Agreement.
12.Relationship of the Parties. It is understoodandagreed that Contractorshall be an independent
contractorand not the agent or employee of City, that City is interested in only the results to be achieved,
and that the right to control the particular manner, method,and means in which the services are performed
is solely within the discretion of Contractor. Allemployees who provide services to City under this
Agreement shall be deemed employees solely of Contractor. The Contractorshall be solely responsible for
the conduct and actions of all its employees under this Agreement and any liability that may attach thereto.
13.Ownership of Documents. All drawings, plans, specifications, and other related documents prepared
by Contractorunder this Agreement may be subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter42.56RCW or other
applicable public record laws. City shall be permitted to retaindocuments, including reproducible camera-
ready originals of reports, reproduction quality mylars of maps, and copies in the form of computer files,
for the City’s use. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose, distribute,and otherwise use,
in whole or in part, any reports, data, drawings, images,or other material prepared under this Agreement,
provided that Contractorshall have no liability for the use of Contractor’s work product outside of the scope
of its intended purpose.
14.Records. The City or State Auditor or any of their representatives shall have full access to and the right
to examine during normal business hours all of Contractor’s records with respect to all matters covered in
this Agreement. Such representatives shall be permitted to audit, examine,make excerpts or transcripts
from such records,and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls,and record of matters
covered by this Agreementfor a period of three years from the date final payment is made hereunder.
15. Performance Bond. Contractor shall provide a performance bond of $75,000 on the City’s bond forms.
16.Insurance. Contractorshall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the
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performance of the work hereunder by Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees,or subcontractors.
A.Minimum Scope of Insurance. Contractor’s requiredinsurance shall be of the types and
coverages as statedbelow:
1.Automobile liabilityinsurance covering all owned, non-owned, hired,and leased
vehicles. Coverage shall be at least as broad asInsurance Services Office (ISO) form CA
00 01.
2.Commercial general liability insurance shall be at least as broad as ISO occurrence form
CG 00 01 and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, stop gap liability,
independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising
injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract. The Commercial General Liability
insurance shall be endorsed to provide a per project general aggregate limit, using ISO
form CG 25 03 05 09 or an endorsement providing at least as broad coverage. There shall
be no exclusion for liability arising from explosion, collapse or underground property
damage. The Cityshall be named as an additional insured under the Contractor’s
Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the work performed for the
Cityusing ISO Additional Insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and Additional Insured-
Completed Operations endorsement CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute endorsements providing
at least as broad coverage.
3.Workers’ compensation coverage as required by the industrial insurance laws of the
State of Washington.
B.Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Contractorshall maintain the following insurance limits:
1.Automobile liabilityinsurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident.
2.Commercial general liabilityinsurance shall be written with limits no less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence, and $3,000,000general aggregate. Products-completed
operations shall be written with aggregate limits no less than $3,000,000.
C.Other Insurance Provisions.The Contractor’s policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions for automobile liability and commercial general liability insurance:
1.Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance withrespecttotheCity.
Any insurance, self-insurance, or self-insuredpool coverage maintained by City shall be
in excess of Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
2.Contractorshall provide City and all additional insured for this work with written notice
of any policy cancellation within two business days of their receipt of such notice.
3. If Contractormaintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, City
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shall be insured for the full available limits of commercial general and excess or umbrella
liability maintained by Contractor, irrespective of whether such limits maintained by
Contractorare greater than those required by this Agreement or whether any certificate of
insurance furnished to the City evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by
Contractor.
4. Failure on the part of Contractorto maintain the insurance as required shall constitute a
material breach of the Agreement, upon which the City may, after giving at least five
business days’ notice to Contractorto correct the breach, immediately terminate the
Agreement,or at its sole discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay any and all
premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid to City on
demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due Contractorfrom the
City.
D.Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best rating
of not less than A:VII.
E.Evidence of Coverage. As evidence of the insurance coverages required by this Agreement,
Contractorshall furnish the City with original certificates and a copy of the amendatory
endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement,
evidencing the insurance requirements of the Agreement before commencementof the work.
17.Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Contractorshall, at its sole expense, defend, indemnify,and
hold harmless City and its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability,
loss, costs, attorney's fees,costs of litigation, expenses, injuries, and damages of any nature whatsoever
relating to or arising out of the wrongful or negligent acts, errors,or omissions in the services provided by
Contractor, Contractor's agents, subcontractors, and employees to the fullest extent permitted by law,
subject only to the limitations provided below.
However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or damages to
property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Contractorand the City, its officers,
officials, employees, and volunteers, the Contractor’s liability, including the duty and cost to defend,
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Contractor’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly
understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Contractor’s waiver of immunity under
Industrial Insurance, Title 51, RCW, solely for the purpose of this indemnification. This waiver has been
mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section shall survive the expiration or termination
of this Agreement.
18.Waiver. No officer, employee, agent,or other individual acting on behalf of either Party has the power,
right,or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. Awaiver in one instance
shallnotbe held to be a waiver of any other subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded
in this Agreement or by law shall be taken and construed as cumulative and in addition to every other
remedy provided herein or by law. Failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of
this Agreement or to require at any time performance by the other Party of any provision hereof shall in no
way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor shall it affect the validity of this Agreement or any
part thereof.
19.Assignment and Delegation. Neither Party shall assign, transfer,or delegate any or all of the
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responsibilities of this Agreement or the benefits received hereunder without priorwritten consent of the
other Party.
20.Subcontracts. Except as otherwise provided herein, Contractorshall not enter into subcontracts for
any of the work contemplated under this Agreement without obtaining prior written approval of City.
21.Confidentiality. Contractormay,from time-to-time,receive information which is deemed by City to
be confidential. Contractorshall not disclose such information without the prior express written consent of
City or upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
22. Jurisdiction and Venue. This Agreementis entered into in Spokane County, Washington. Disputes
between City and Contractorshall be resolved in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in Spokane
County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractoragrees that it may, at City’s request, be joined as a
party in any arbitration proceeding between City and any third party that includes a claim or claims that
arise out of, or that are related to Contractor’s services under this Agreement. Contractorfurther agrees
that the Arbitrator(s)’decision therein shall be final and binding on Contractorand that judgment may be
entered upon it in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
23.Cost and Attorney’s Fees. The prevailing party in any litigation or arbitration arising out of this
Agreement shall be entitled to its attorney’s fees and costs of such litigationor arbitration(including expert
witness fees).
24.Entire Agreement. This written Agreement constitutes the entire and complete agreement between
the Parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements. This Agreement may not be changed,
modified,or altered except in writing signed by the Parties hereto.
25.Anti-kickback. No officer or employee of City, having the power or duty to perform an official act or
action related to this Agreement shall have or acquire any interest in this Agreement, or have solicited,
accepted,or granted a present or future gift, favor, service,or other thing of value from any person with an
interest in this Agreement.
26.Business Registration. Contractorshall register with the City as a businessprior to commencement of
work under this Agreementif it has not already done so.
27. Assurance of Compliance with Applicable Federal Law. During the performance of this Agreement,
the Contractor, for itself, its assignees, and successors in interest agrees as follows:
A. Compliance with Regulations. Contractorshall comply with the federal laws set forth in
subsection G, below (“Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities”) relative to non-discrimination
in federally-assisted programs as adopted or amended from time-to-time, which are herein
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Non-discrimination. Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during this Agreement,
shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in the selection and retention
of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. Contractorshall
not participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by the Acts and the
Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers any activity, project, or
program set forth in Appendix B of 49 CFR Part 21.
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C. Solicitations for Subcontracts, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment. In all
solicitations, either by competitive bidding, or negotiation made by Contractorfor work to be
performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials, or leases of equipment, each
potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by Contractorof Contractors’s obligations
under this Agreement and the Acts and the Regulations relative to non-discrimination on the
grounds of race, color, or national origin.
D. Information and Reports. Contractorshall provide all information and reports required by the
Acts, the regulations, and directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books,
records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the City
or the WSDOT to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Acts, regulations, and instructions.
Where any information required of Contractoris in the exclusive possession of another who fails
or refuses to furnish the information, Contractorshall so certify to the City or the WSDOT, as
appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
E. Sanctions for Noncompliance. In the event of a Contractor's noncompliance with the non-
discrimination provisions of this Agreement, the City will impose such contract sanctions as it or
the WSDOT may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
1. Withholding payments to Contractorunder the Agreement until Contractorcomplies;
and/or
2. Cancelling, terminating, or suspending the Agreement, in whole or in part.
F. Incorporation of Provisions. Contractorshall include the provisions of Section 22 of this
Agreementin every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment,
unless exempt by the Acts, regulations and directives issued pursuant thereto. Contractorshall take
action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the City or the WSDOT may direct as a
means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, that if
Contractorbecomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation by a subcontractor or supplier
because of such direction, Contractormay request that the City enter into any litigation to protect
the interests of the City. In addition, Contractormay request the United States to enter into the
litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
G. Pertinent Non-Discrimination Authorities: During the performance of this Agreement, the
Contractoragrees to comply with the following non-discrimination statutes and authorities;
including but not limited to:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR Part 21; and 49 Part
26;
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,
(42 U.S.C. §4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has
been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects);
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. §324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on
the basis of sex);
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. §794 et seq.), as amended,
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. §6101 et seq.), (prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age);
Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. §471, Section 47123), as
amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or sex);
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209), (Broadened the scope, coverage
and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act
of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of
the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal-
aid recipients, sub-recipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are
Federally funded or not);
Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on
the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation
systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing entities (42 U.S.C. §§12131-
12189) as implemented by Department of Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. parts 37
and 38;
The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. §47123)
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and sex);
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority
Populations and Low-Income Populations, which ensures Non-discrimination against
minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority
and low-income populations;
Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English
Proficiency, and resulting agency guidance, national origin discrimination includes
discrimination because of Limited English proficiency (LEP). To ensure compliance with
Title VI, you must take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access
to your programs (70 Fed. Reg. at 74087 to 74100); and
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits you from
discriminating because of sex in education programs or activities (20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.).
28.Severability. If any section, sentence, clause,or phrase of this Agreement should be held to be invalid
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other
section, sentence, clause,or phrase ofthis Agreement.
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29.Exhibits. Exhibits attached and incorporated into this Agreement are:
A. Scopeof Services
B. FacilitySpecifications, Access and Use
C.Insurance Certificates
D. Performance Bond
The Parties have executed this Agreement thisday of, 2026.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEYContractor:
John Hohman, City ManagerBy:
Its: Authorized Representative
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.Food Services
A.Contractorshall make sales of foods and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, and provide
associated food and beverage services (collectively “food services”) for groups which utilize
CenterPlaceRegional Event Center, as provided herein.
B.Contractorshall provide a catering team that includes an executive chef and designated salesperson
dedicatedto CenterPlace. Contractormayprovide services offsite by utilizing this staff andkitchen
facilities at CenterPlace with applicable fees andwithprior approval by the CityParks and
Recreation Director.
C.Contractorshallprovide examples of menus with various pricing strategies to meet the needs of
CenterPlace guestswhen requested by the City.
D.Contractor shallat all times maintaina high level of customer service and high qualityoffoodand
food service.
E.Contractor shallinspect and monitor itsown products and service levels by its staff.
F.Contractor and the City shall develop a communication and meeting schedule that is mutually
agreeable.
a.A representative of Contractorshallcommunicateor be available for communicationon
ongoing and upcoming events with the City on a daily basisduring business hours of
CenterPlace. Contractor’s representative shall be availablefor contact by the Cityby phone.
b.Contractor shall provide an outside phone line and maintain it throughout the duration of this
agreement for CenterPlace customer food service inquires.
G.Contractorshall provide food services that range fromtraditionalcontinental breakfasts to full-
service multi-course dinners. Such services shall be of a type appropriate forformal,informal, and
outdoorsettings.
H.Contractor shallbe available to provide services at the facilityduring all hours CenterPlace is open
as may be required to provide the services described herein.Contractor may not turndown service
for any catered events at CenterPlace.
I.Contractor shall perform all services under this Agreement being mindful of and not interrupting the
ongoingpublic useof CenterPlace. Contractor and its employees and staff shallalways be courteous
and respectful to all clientele and staff of CenterPlace.
J.Contractor shall hold and maintain a Washington State Master Business license with a spirits license
at the time ofthe award of this contract.
K.CenterPlace staff shall set tables, chairs andtable settingspercustomer rental agreement.
Contractor-providedfood serving equipment and materials shall be clean, in good working order and
quality. Contractor is toremove all nonperishable food, equipment, and table decorations from
facility rooms no later than24 hours after an event or twohours before the next event in that space.
Whichever is sooner.Perishable food should be removed at the conclusionof each event.
L.Contractor shall, as may be requested by the City, open concession standsto include food and
beverage offeringsduringevents, provided CenterPlace shall not request the Contractor toopen a
concession stand lessthan two weeks in advance of any event.
M.Contractorshall, as may be requested by the City, offer espresso coffee service during events,
provided CenterPlace shall not request the Contractor to open a concession stand less than two
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weeks in advance of any event. Should the Contractor not have the capability or equipment
necessary to provide espresso coffee service,the City may provide espresso services through a third
party.
N.Contractor shall provide uniforms to be approved by the Director and shall require its employees to
wear such uniforms at all events at CenterPlace.
O.Contractor shall respond to any CenterPlace caterer or event referral within 24 hours or the next
business day.The City shall have access on a quarterly basis to review any customer satisfaction
surveys conducted by Contractor.
P.The Contractor shall not utilize any employees at CenterPlace who have felony convictions in the
past five years, or who have felony convictions involving theft or dishonesty, or which would be
classified as a sexual offense without limitation on date of conviction.
2.Exclusivity
Except as provided elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall have the exclusive right to provide
food services to guestsand users of CenterPlaceduring standard operating hours; provided that guests
and users may bring small amounts of food and beverages (e.g., pastry tray and coffee) for meetings and
small gatherings of 20 attendees or less. On Sundaysonly, guests and users of CenterPlace may choose
to work with the CenterPlace contracted caterer or choose to self-cater their events,provided, however,
the kitchen shall not be available for guest or outside caterer use and shall only be available for use by
Contractor.Contractor may negotiate a rate with event organizers to allow alcoholic beverage service
with donated wine/beer or service under a Special Occasion License issued to a bona fide nonprofit
organization by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. In such instances, any negotiated fee
shall be subject to the commission rates on total gross revenue owed to the City.
3.Special Events
The City reserves the right to permit an event to sell and/or give away food and beveragesnot prepared
by the Contractor in connection with a Special Eventor City sponsored eventfor up to six timesin
CenterPlace during each calendar year, subject to the discretion of the Director. In such events, the
kitchen will not be available for use by the Special Event participants.
4.Kitchen Use
Contractorshall have sole use of the kitchen at the CenterPlacefacility except that CenterPlace staff
shall have access to the kitchen for warming meals, obtaining ice, brewing coffee, storing lunches, etc.
5.Required Contractor Positions
During the term of this agreement, Contractor shallprovide adedicatedExecutiveChef and a dedicated
Catering Salespersonto handleplanning andsalesof food servicesrequested atCenterPlace.
6.Communicationwith City
Contractor shall communicate all problems, customer service issues, questions, etc. dailywith the
CenterPlace Coordinator. Following groups or special events, Contractor shall inspect the work areas
and notify the CenterPlace Coordinator of any damage, excessive cleaning required, etc.
7.Menu
Upon the effective date of the Agreement, the Contractor shall submit to the City, for approval by the
Director, the menus and prices of primary food and beverage items which shall be utilized by Contractor
during the term of this Agreement. This submittal is not intended to be a complete list of the menu and
beverage items which may be served by Contractor during the term of this Agreement. The Parties
Exhibit A–Page 2of 4
agree that Contractor may create additional menu items to be added from time to time by Contractor in
response to customer demand. Contractor shall maintain pricing consistent with the pricing set forth at
the commencement of the Agreement. Contractor shall maintain records supporting the prices charged
for new menu and beverage items.
The Director reserves the exclusive right to review and approve the cost of providing food services
under this Agreement, which specifically includes the prices charged for food, beverages, concessions
and catering. Contractor, pursuant to its reasonable business judgment and in consideration of
prevailing market conditions in similar facilities located in the Spokane region, may request that the
Director approve food, beverage, concession and catering price changes with such approval by the
Director subject to his/herreasonable discretion.
To support a requested price change, Contractor shall provide the Director with a written request,
identifying the current and proposed prices, a survey of the prices charged in similar types of facilities
within comparable markets, and such other information deemed relevant by the Director. Unless agreed
otherwise, price changes shall be effective 30 days following approval by the Director.
8.KitchenCleaning
During the term of this agreement, Contractorshallbe responsible for cleaning thekitchen. The kitchen
shall be maintained in good, safe and operablecondition at all times and meeting all health requirements.
Should the Contractor fail to perform its duties below, the City may, in addition to any other remedies
provided herein, perform the cleaning duties, and charge the Contractor for all expenses associated
therewith. Duties include, at a minimum, the following:
DailyCleaning
o Collect and properly dispose of all kitchen grease.
o Remove any dishes from walk-in cooler and wash,which will require Contractorand
CenterPlace staff sharing the area at times.
o Put away any cooking utensils and/or appliances.
o Clean hard surfaces and counters.
o Clean Dish Pit area after use, including interior of dish machine. Remove any and all food
debris from interior and exterior sink strainersand floors.
o Power down dish machine after use and inspect for damage or irregular conditions.
o Turn off any fans, equipment or appliances.
o Remove mats from the floor.
o Break down and remove all carboard boxes to recycling containeroutside the loading dock.
o Remove any waste from bar service to appropriate receptacles outside the loading dock.
o Report any damage or malfunctioning equipmentto CenterPlace Coordinator.
Clean and Shine Weekly
o Wipe down all hard surfaces, top to bottom.
o Shine stainless steel tables, shelving and appliances.
o Wipe down appliance doors, handlesand shelving.
o Wipe down and clean exterior and interior of garbage cans.
o Descale dishwasher
Monthly
o Clean interior of appliances.
o Clean stovetop oven.
Quarterly
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o Deep clean stovetop and grill, to include any catch basins or pans.
o Clean hood filters above the grilling area.
o Clean grill.
Bi-Annually
o Shine stainless steel hood systems interior and exterior.
o Deep clean interior and exterior of appliances, to include racks.
Yearly
o De-grease and detail the entire kitchen (excluding floors) to include walls, appliances and
walk-in coolers.
CenterPlace Janitorial Contractor:
o Will be responsible to clean the kitchen restroomanddamp mop the kitchen floor dailyand
degrease the kitchen floortwice a week.
o Will be responsible for emptyingall garbage cans.
CenterPlace Staff
o Will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the ice machine.
Exhibit A–Page 4of 4
EXHIBITB
FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS,ACCESS AND USE
1.The Contractoris granted exclusive permission to use and enter designated areas of
CenterPlaceRegional Event Centerfor the provision of foodservices as provided in
this Agreement. The City shall permit Contractorto occupy the food service area for
the purposes set forth in this Agreement. The food service area shall mean those
areas in CenterPlace which are designated or otherwise authorized by the Director to
be used for the operation of food services, which include, but are not limited to, the
kitchen, banquet areas, classrooms, Fireside Lounge or other meeting rooms where
food and beverages may be consumed.
2.The City shall have the right to make inspections of the food service area to ensure
compliance with this Agreement. Further, the City reserves the right of ingress and
egress through the food service area for the purpose of operating, maintaining and
inspecting CenterPlace. Contractorshall return the facilities to a clean and sanitary
condition at the end of each event.
3.The City shall bear the cost of ordinary maintenance, repair, and replacementof City-
owned furnishings, fixtures, and equipmentas a result of age and normal use, but not
due to Contractor negligence. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all
damages, including costs ofmaintenance,repair or replacement of City-owned
furnishings, fixtures, and equipment that are the result of Contractor’s negligence.
Contractor shall report anypotentialmaintenance, repair, or replacementneeds to the
City upon discovery. Should a piece of equipment, fixture, or furnishing fail or
otherwise become inoperabledue to age or normal use, the City may choosein its
sole discretionto either repair, replacewith a comparable item,or, after discussions
withContractor, dispose of such itemwithout replacement. Repairs and replacements
shall be completed within a timeframe chosenat the sole discretion of the City after
discussions with the Contractor.
4.Within 30 days from theeffectivedateofthis Agreement, Contractorshall provide to
the City an inventory of all furnishings, fixtures, or other items of personal property
usedor to be usedby Contractorin providing food services. As of the date of this
Agreement, the City has identified the following as its inventory of City kitchen
furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, which may be supplemented or modified at the
City’s discretion:
1.1-Bunn o Matic large coffee maker , 6 gallon capacity model # U3
2.2-Walk in coolers American Panel
3.1-Walk in Freezer American Panel
4.Amana Commercial Microwave Model #RC17S
5.Hobart Commercial Dishwasher Model #D300-5036B
6.FryMaster Commercial Fryer Model #MJ45E-SC
Exhibit B –Page 1of 2
7.2-F.W.E Food Warming Mobile Carts Model #UHS-4 Model # PST-16
8.1-Manitowoc Ice Machine Model #SY-0854A
9.1-Globe Food Slicer Model # 4600
10.1-Hobart Commercial Mixer Model # D300-5036B
11.Star Conveyor Toaster Model # QCS2-500
12.1-Delfield Drop In Hot Food Well Model #N8745-D
13.1-Delfield Refrigerated Equipment Stand Model # F2875
14.1-Delfield Reach In Cooler Model # 4448N-12
15.1-Hatco Glo Ray Food Warmer Model # GRAH-72
16.1-Robot Coupe Commercial Food Processor Model # RX6
17.1-Salvajor Commercial Disposer Model # 200-SA-MRSS
18.1-Wells Free Standing Drawer Warmer Model # RW-2
19.6-Wolf Commercial Convection Ovens Model #WKGD-10
20.1-Wolf Commercial Griddle Model # VT48-11
21.1-Wolf Commercial Broiler Model # VC24-18
22.1-Wolf Commercial Stove Top With Oven
23.1-Wolf Commercial Salamander Broiler
24.1-Rational Self Cooking Center Model # SCC-202
25.2-BrewMatic Airpot Coffee Brewers Model # 1010546
26.1-Duke Commercial Steam Table Model # DC-EP304-28SS-M
27.1-Duke Commercial Cold Food Table Model # DC-327-25SS-N7-M
Upon termination of this Agreement, each of the Parties shall retain their respective
furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. Contractor shall identify any necessary repair or
maintenance that is required, or damage caused by someone other than the Contractor
to City furnishings during the term of this Agreement. Upon termination of this
Agreement, any damage to City inventory shall be presumed to have been caused by
Contractor unless otherwise identified by the Contractor as provided above, andCity
may requireContractor to pay for all costs of repair at Contractor’ssole expense.
5.Contractorshall have access and use of Rooms 133, 134,138, and 145for their office
and dry storage needs as well as use of tworefrigeratorsand one freezer.
6.Keys for access to CenterPlace shall be issued to Contractorby the Director as
necessary to allow for efficient event preparation.
Exhibit B –Page 2of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: April 7, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Info Item: Indigent Defense Caseload Standards – Draft Resolution 26-005
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution; Criminal Rules for
Courts of Limited Jurisdiction CrRLJ 3.1 Stds.; RCW 10.101.030; Ch. 1.17A Spokane County Code;
Standards for Indigent Defense adopted by the Washington State Supreme Court; Order No. 25700-A-1644.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Interlocal Agreement 06-018; Resolution 15-006 Adopting
Caseload Standards, adopted July 14, 2015; Amendment 06-018.01 Adding Investigative Support, adopted
August 29, 2017; Administrative Report April 30, 2024; Informational Item May 21, 2024; Administrative
Report October 22, 2024; October 29, 2024 Approval of Comments re Caseload Standards.
BACKGROUND: The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees “the poor not just
an appointment of counsel, but also effective assistance of counsel.” State v. A.N.J., 168 Wash. 2d 91, 98,
225 P.3d 956, 959 (2010) (citing Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 688, 104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d
674 (1984)). In order to meet Constitutional requirements, the Washington State Supreme Court has
adopted enforceable standards for the provision of indigent defense. Public defenders representing those
accused of misdemeanors must meet a variety of standards, which include meeting the minimum
requirements to practice law in the state of Washington, being familiar with WSBA guidelines for public
defense, court rules, the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct, and mental health issues, along with
completing seven hours of continuing legal education relating to public defense.
The standards also set the maximum number of cases depending on case type. Standards adopted by the
Supreme Court in 2012 capped the number of misdemeanor case credits an attorney could handle at 300
per 12-month period in jurisdictions that have adopted a case credit system.
In early March, 2024, the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”) adopted updated standards for
public defense pursuant to RCW 10.101.030. Pursuant to RCW 10.101.030, the WSBA Standards serve as
guidelines for local agencies in developing their own local standards for public defense. The WSBA
standards included a reduction in case credits to 120 in a 12-month period. The WSBA proposed a
permanent rule change to the Washington State Supreme Court. The Supreme Court took public comment
and conducted public hearings as it considered updating the official court rules to align with the WSBA’s
standards. During that process the City submitted a comment letter voicing its concerns about the proposed
rule changes.
Ultimately, on June 9, 2025, the Supreme Court issued Order No. 25700-A-1644, which adopted the
suggested reduction in case credits, but allowed jurisdictions to implement the standards in a phased
approach. Pursuant to the Order, jurisdictions are required to reduce case credits per attorney to 120 over
a ten-year period. Jurisdictions are required to reduce their case credits per defense attorney by at least
10% of the difference between the current standard and the new standard.
The City contracts with Spokane County for the provision of public defense services. On December 16,
2025, Spokane County Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-0687, in conformance with the Supreme
Court Order. As encouraged by the Supreme Court, Spokane County Resolution 25-0687 also adopts a
case weighting system whereby misdemeanors are currently valued at one case credit each, and probation
violations are reduced to one-third of a case credit. The standards adopted by the County also require the
Public Defender and the Director of Law and Justice to conduct ongoing timekeeping studies to inform
annual reviews of the case weighting system. The County is committed to reviewing the case credits
afforded each type of case annually in order to ensure the system more accurately reflects the time and
effort required for each case type. The reduction in caseloads contemplated by the County complies with
the annual 10% reduction allowed by the Supreme Court Order.
Pursuant to RCW 10.101.030, every jurisdiction is required to adopt indigent defense standards. Because
the City contracts with Spokane County for these services, and due to that independent contractor
relationship, the City’s adopted standards have consistently mirrored those of the County.
Draft Resolution 26-005 repeals and replaces the City’s current standards in order to comply with the
Supreme Court Order and the newly adopted court rules by adopting the updated County standards by
reference.
OPTIONS: Info only.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Info only. Resolution 26-005 will be brought forward for
motion consideration at a future meeting.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Staff are working to approve the recently received 2026 public
defender cost estimate. Thus far, the City has not seen impacts to misdemeanor staffing levels due to the
new caseload limits. The County’s case weights appear to result in caseloads that can be accommodated by
their existing misdemeanor attorney staff. The County is conducting a public defense attorney time study
that may lead to changes in their per attorney caseloads. The City is tracking this project to allow us to be
able to report on any budget impacts beyond 2026 but has not received a status report to date.
STAFF CONTACT: Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution 26-005
County Resolution 25-0687
WA Supreme Court Order No. 25700-A-1644
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 26-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW STANDARDS FOR THE DELIVERY OF
PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES PURSUANT TO RCW 10.101.030, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, RCW 10.101.030 requires thatthe Cityadopt standards for the delivery of public
defense services to meet the needs of public defense service recipients for sufficient, accessible, high quality
defense services; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2015, City Council adopted Resolution 15-006 providing for standards of
indigent defense services; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued Order No. 25700-A-1644 (the
“Order”), which revised the public defender caseload standards and allows a phased compliance over a ten-
year period; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the Order reduces the maximum misdemeanor cases that a public
defender can be assigned from 300 to 120, but allows the reduction to be phased in at 18 less cases per year
over ten years; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Supreme Court, in the Order, declined to adopt the Washington State
Bar Association’s guidelines for case counting and case weighting and recognized that the structure and
delivery of indigent defense services may vary by jurisdiction based on local conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for providing defense counsel for indigent defendants charged
with misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors; and
WHEREAS, the City currently contracts with Spokane County for the provision of indigent defense
through the Interlocal Agreement for Public Defender Services in the City of Spokane Valley, executed
March 24, 2006; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the Order, Spokane County revised its indigent defense standards
via Resolution 25-0687, which adopted case weighting measures, annual reviews of those measures, and
the required annual reduction of allowable cases by 10%; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt standards that are consistent with Spokane County’s for the
provision of indigent defense in misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
Section 1: The City Council hereby adopts by reference, to the extent required by law and to the
degree applicable to the City’s responsibility in providing public defender services, chapter 1.17A of the
Spokane County Code (“SCC”), Standards for the Delivery of Public Defender Services, as the City’s
official standards for the provision of public defender services. To the extent required by law and as
Resolution No. 26-005 Adopting Indigent Defense Standards
applicable to the City, chapter 1.17A SCC as currently or subsequently amended is hereby incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2: Repeal of Resolution 15-006. This Resolution 26-005 supersedes and replaces
Resolution 15-006, which is hereby repealed.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this __ day of ___________, 2026.
City of Spokane Valley
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Resolution No. 26-005 Adopting Indigent Defense Standards
THE SUPREME COURT OF WASHINGTON
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O R D E R
IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR )
INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION OF )
NO. 25700-A-1644
CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2)
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The Washington State Supreme Court in October 2023 requested that the Washington
State Bar Association (“WSBA”) Council on Public Defense (“CPD”) review a newly released
National Public Defense Workload Study (“The Rand Study”) and provide recommendations, if
any, to the Court.
As a result of that review, the CPD proposed comprehensive revisions to the WSBA
Standards forIndigent Defense Services. The WSBA Board of Governors, after receiving public
comments, adopted the proposed revised Standards and forwarded them to the Court with a
recommendation that the Court incorporate the WSBA-adopted revised Standards into the
Court’s Standards in CrR3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, and JuCR9.2.
The Court, in June 2024, published the WSBA proposed Standards for comment and held
two public hearingson those proposed Standards on September 25, 2024 and November 13,
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ORDER
IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION
OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2
2024. The Court has, to date, held three lengthy internal work sessions to review all of the
comments and testimony, and to discuss each proposed Standard.
Although the Court has not completed its full review, the Court is aware that: (1) budget
planning is underway in local jurisdictions; (2) it would help that process for planners to know as
soon as possible about any revised caseload standards that will be adopted; and (3) the crisis in
the provision of indigent criminal defense services throughout our state requires action now to
address the crisis and to support quality defense representation at every level. Thus, in advance
of a full decision on all parts of the CPD’s proposal, we provide this summary communication of
the Court’s conclusions on caseloads. The reality is that many aspects of indigent criminal
defense services vary by structure and location, so the Court is adopting an approach which
accommodates that diversity while fostering real and meaningful reductions in caseloads as soon
as possible, where necessary.
Now therefore, it is hereby ORDERED:
1. Effective January 1, 2026, the caseload standard for each full-time appointed
felony attorney for any 12 month period shall be 47 felony case credits; and for each full-time
appointed misdemeanor attorney for any 12 month period shall be 120 misdemeanor case credits;
and for each full-time appointed attorney for a respondent in civil commitment proceedings for
any 12 month period shall be 250 commitment case credits. Implementation of these caseload
standards must be accomplished as soon as reasonably possible. Implementation may, however,
be accomplished in a phased approach with an annual reduction of at least 10% of the difference
between the current standard and the new standard (as measured on January 1, 2026), until the
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ORDER
IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION
OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2
new standard has been met. Full compliance must occur no later than ten years from January 1,
2026.
2. The Court declines to adopt the mandatory method of case counting and
weighting in the proposed standards. However, we endorse the importance of case weighting to
measure case credits and actual case counts, including inherited cases, to make the mandatory
caseload limits meaningful. Thus, case weighting to measure case credits is permissible and
encouraged. Case weighting should rely on written policies and procedures that have been
adopted and published by the local government entity responsible for employing, contracting
with, or appointing counsel for indigent defendants and respondents. Such case weighting may
use the method in the Rand Study relied upon by the WSBA CPD and the rules for weighting
contained in the WSBA’s adopted Standards. All policies on case counting and weighing shall,
at a minimum, comply with principles in the current court rule Standards 3.5 and 3.6. If no case
weighting system is adopted, the maximum caseload count is the actual number of cases
referenced above for each case type.
3. There shall be an evaluation of the progress and impact of these caseload
standards three years after the effective date of these standards. Implementation shall continue
during the evaluation.
4. Rule amendments concerning revised caseload standards will be announced in the
near future, once the court’s review is complete.
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ORDER
IN THE MATTER OF THE STANDARDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE IMPLEMENTATION
OF CrR 3.1, CrRLJ 3.1, AND JuCR 9.2
IT IS SO ORDERED, this 9thday of June,2025.