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2002
INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT
AMONG THE COASTAL COMMUNITIES FOR
THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF COASTAL PROCESSES
ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COAST

A. WHEREAS, places along the coast of Southwestern Washington State are experiencing some of the highest rates of erosion in the world; and

B. WHEREAS, many coastal communities in Southwestern Washington ("Coastal Communities"), navigation projects, cities, natural resources, commercial industries, private property, and human life are being threatened with each storm and

C. WHEREAS, the Coastal Communities are interested in finding cost-effective, long-term and environmentally responsible methods to protect their resources from erosion; and

D. WHEREAS, the United States Geological Survey ("USGS"), at the request of the Washington State congressional delegation, is completing a multiyear study of erosion of Southwestern Washington ("USGS Erosion Study"); and

E. WHEREAS, the State of Washington Department of Ecology ("WSDOE") has created a coastal section which has participated with the USGS and establishing a data bank of state coastal information; and

F. WHEREAS, the Coastal Communities are concerned about establishment and maintenance of the data bank resulting from the USGS Erosion Study, the ability to permit and fund coastal projects, the collection and use of information by the WSDOE without participation by the Coastal Communities, and state policy affecting coastal processes and projects;

NOW THEREFORE, the municipal corporations of Grays Harbor County and Pacific County ("Counties"), and the municipal corporation so Westport, Ocean Shores, and Long Beach ("Cities"), and the Port of Grays Harbor, Port of Willapa Harbor, Port of Ilwaco, and Port of Peninsula ("Ports"), hereby enter into this Interlocal Agreement ("Agreement") pursuant to RCW 39.34.030 and mutually promise and agree to the terms and conditions described herein.

1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a form and organized process to ensure:

1.1 That the information obtained from the USGS Erosion Study will have value to the Coastal Communities and the Ports.

1.2 That the WSDOE study is not at cross purposes with the needs and planning goals of the Coastal Communities

1.3 That Washington State policy supports environmentally sensitive responses to protect the Coastal Communities and their residents from erosion, if the projects are economically justified.

1.4 That state and federal funding sources are well-informed of Coastal Community options and needs

1.5 That state and federal agencies review and issue permits for Coastal Community projects in a timely and responsible fashion.


2.0 GOALS
The Counties, Cities and Ports shall work together throughout the term of this Agreement to achieve the following specific goals:

2.1 To participate with the USGS and the WSDOE in management of the data bank created by the USGS Erosion Study to ensure that the information collected can be used as a work product and planning tool for the Coastal Communities and the State of Washington.

2.2 To obtain from the USGS Erosion Study technical information concerning the causes of erosion and accretion on the Southwest Washington coast.

2.3 To obtain from the USGS Erosion Study an analysis of alternative methods for eliminating or reducing the erosion rate, and to bring stability to the coastline where possible.

2.4 To identify from the USGS Erosion Study those areas where a cost effective solution to the erosion problem is not available.

2.5 To obtain baseline data for future study and analysis of the coastlines as the need may develop.

2.6 To acquire maps and graphic tools for understanding the coastal erosion and accretion processes and projections of erosion and accretion along the coastline.

2.7 To obtain from the USGS Erosion Study a report on an area-by-area basis (at least 9 separate areas) explaining the coastal conditions, and the likely impacts on the subject areas over time.

2.8 To seek adequate funding for the Coastal Communities to assume the continuation of data collection previously performed by the USGS/Ecology efforts.

2.9 To inform state and federal funding sources of project options and needs of the Coastal Communities.

2.10 To work with the State of Washington to develop appropriate policy for coastal erosion projects.

2.11 To cooperate in seeking adequate funding for the Coastal Communities to identify, study and permit solutions to localized problems, and to assist each Coastal Community with the process as needed.


3.0 REPRESENTATIVES: MEETINGS OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES
The parties to this Agreement shall be the coordinator sand representatives of the Coastal Communities within their respective jurisdictions. They will arrange and facilitate regular meetings of the Coastal Communities, not less than once every three months, to discuss the status, progress, funding, and schedule of the USGS Erosion Study, and to consider the advancement towards the goals stated herein.


4.0 LEAD AGENCY
For purposes of this Agreement, Grays Harbor County shall act as Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall be responsible for the authorized to perform the following tasks:

4.1 Negotiate or assist in negotiations as required and execute agreements with state agencies for grant funds.

4.2 Receive and disburse funds from the WSDOE, CTED, USGS, other state and federal agencies, the Counties, Cities, and Ports.

4.3 In the event any work must be performed by or on behalr of the parties to this Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof, the lead agency may, at the request of the project community, assist or facilitate the project, solicit Statements of Qualifications, negotiate scope of work, and execute contracts to perform the work. The Lead Agency shall not obligate the Counties, Cities or Ports to any financial responsibility without a prior approved letter of understanding.

4.4 Prepare and maintain proper records for accounting and administration.

The Lead Agency shall report regularly to the parties to this Agreement and shall provide them with a full accounting on the receipt and expenditure of funds that may be provided pursuant to this Agreement.


5.0 FUNDING
The activities of the parties as described herein, and as may be further defined by the parties hereafter to achieve the stated goals, shall be funded from the following sources:

5.1 Funds made available from the WSDOE through the FCAAP or CTED.

5.2 Funds made available from other State allocated sources.

5.3 Funds made available from Federal allocated sources.

5.4 Funds from Counties, Cities and Ports.

Funds from parties may be required if necessary for matching or providing a local share for other funding sources that become available, or if additional funds are required ill excess of state and federal funding. In no event shall each City, County or Port be responsible for additional funds without prior written approval of the City, County or Port.


6.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2004, or such earlier or later date, as the parties shall agree.


7.0 MODIFICATION
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written amendment signed by each of the parties to this Agreement.


8.0 PRIOR AGREEMENTS
This document embodies the entire agreement between and among the parties. There are no agreements, promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein. This Agreement shall supersede all previous communications, representations, agreements, written or oral, among the parties relating the subject matter contained here.
 

9.0 COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and in such event, the counterpart signatures shall be assembled and shall together constitute a complete agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement as of September, 2002.

(Original agreement has signatures by)

PACIFIC COUNTY
Norman "Bud" Cuffel, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

CITY OF WESTPORT
Berkley Barker, Major

CITY OF LONG BEACH
Dale Jacobson, Mayor

PORT OF WILLIPA
Tim Bond, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

PORT OF PENINSULA
David B. Clemens, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY
Bob Beerbower, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners

CITY OF OCEAN SHORES
Terri Veitz, Mayor

PORT OF ILWACO
Frank Unfred, Chairman
Board of Commissioners

PORT OF GRAYS HARBOR
Isabelle Lamb, President
Board of Commissioners

CITY OF ILWACO
Edward W. Leonard, Mayor