2015/02/04 Council Agenda Packet

BASIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS THIS DOCUMENT of Basic Terms and Conditions, hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement," is entered into by and between Snohomish County, a political subdivision of the State of Washington, on behalf of its Human Services Department, hereinafter referred to as "County," and City of Everett, hereinafter referred to as "Agency." I. PURPOSE It is the purpose of this document to establish appropriate basic terms and conditions . which may be incorporated by reference into subsequent contracts between the County and the Agency for social and health services funded in whole or in part by or through the County. This document has no independent force or effect. II. DEFINITIONS As used throughout this Agreement and any Contract incorporating this Agreement, unless specified otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: A. "Acquisition costs" shall mean that amount expended for property, excluding interest, plus, in the case of property acquired with a trade-in, the book value (acquisition cost less the amount depreciated through the date of trade-in) of the property traded in. Property which was expended when acquired has a book value of zero when traded in. B. "Agency" shall mean the entity that is a party to this Agreement, and includes the Agency's officers, directors, trustees, employees and/or agents unless otherwise stated in this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, neither the Agency nor its officers, directors, trustees, employees or agents shall be considered an employee of the County. C. "Assignment" shall mean the act of transferring the rights and obligations of a party under this Agreement or any Contract to another not party to this Agreement or any Contract. D. "BARS" shall mean the "Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System for Counties and Cities and Other Local Governments," as now or hereafter amended, issued by the Office of the State Auditor, State of Washington, and the BARS Manual Supplements issued by state agencies. E. "CFR" shall mean the Code of Federal Regulations. All references in this Agreement or any Contract to the CFR shall include any successor, amended, or replacement regulation. F. "Client' shall mean an individual who is eligible for or receiving services provided by the Agency in connection with any Contract. G. "Contract" shall mean any agreement between the County and the Agency that incorporates this Agreement by reference. H. "Contractor" shall mean an entity that agrees to provide the amount and kind of services requested; provides services only for those determined to be eligible; and Basic Terms and Conditions Agreement City of Everett HSD-2015-i0i-193 Pace 1 of 31 35