Snohomish County, City of Lake Stevens, City of Everett 2/13/2025

6INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM COOPERATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES 7.6 During unusual occurrences emergency expenses outside the parameters of the approved SWAT Team operational budget can be approved and by agreement of the Board. These expenses will be incurred only out of operational necessity (i.e., supplies related to a Region 1 SWAT operation). 8. GRANT FUNDING The Participating Agencies recognize the need to seek financial assistance through various grant programs. The administration and management of the grant, and related equipment obtained from grant funds, shall be the responsibility of the agency which applies for the grant. Grant management includes any matching funds, distribution agreements, audit, and reporting requirements as the recipient or sub-recipient. 9. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Equipment” shall refer to any materials, tools, machinery, equipment, supplies, facilities, or other personal property used in performing one or more Region 1 SWAT activities. 9.1 Participating Agency Equipment Requirements All costs associated with the initial and continued outfitting of a SWAT Team member, including but not limited to, clothing and weapons, shall be the responsibility of the team member’s employing agency. This equipment shall remain the property of the purchasing Participating Agency. The maintenance and replacement of individual team member’s equipment shall be the responsibility of the employing Participating Agency. The parties do not intend to restrict personnel operating under this Agreement from utilizing any equipment, gear or weapons owned by another Participating Agency as may be directed by the SWAT Commander consistent with the guidelines of the SOP. 9.2 Care and Maintenance of Other Participating Agency Equipment A party receiving another party’s Equipment shall be responsible for the proper care, use, maintenance, and security of the Equipment from the time the receiving party receives the Equipment until the Equipment is returned to the providing party. Should any Equipment be returned to a providing party in a damaged or deteriorated condition (not attributable to normal wear and tear during proper use), the party that returned the Equipment in a damaged or deteriorated condition shall pay the party that provided the Equipment the costs of repairing or replacing the Equipment at issue.