2010/07/07 Council Agenda Packet

J F. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as in any way divesting the CITY of any of its powers with respect to the supervision, management, and control of streets and bridges within its boundaries. G. By entering into this Agreement, the parties intend to have the COUNTY provide Services to the CITY. The COUNTY does not intend to assume, nor does the CITY expect the COUNTY to gain, any greater responsibility or liability than it would normally have imposed upon it by law for the performance of Services generally for the citizens of unincorporated Snohomish County. H. The COUNTY does not intend to assume, nor does the CITY expect the COUNTY to gain, any responsibilities that the CITY has under the Federal Highway Bridge Program and State of Washington Bridge Inspection Program, other than the provision of those Services specifically covered by this Agreement. I. The COUNTY is acting as an independent contractor so that control of personnel, standards of performance, discipline, and all other aspects of performance shall be governed entirely by the COUNTY.. , J. If a consultant or other entity is needed to perform other services that are not covered by the scope of this Agreement, it shall be the responsibility of the CITY to contract for, supervise the provision of, and pay all costs associated with those other services. 3. Performance of Services A. For the purpose of performing Services under this Agreement, the COUNTY shall furnish and supply all necessary labor,supervision, machinery, equipment, materials; and supplies except to the extent machinery, equipment, or materials are supplied by the CITY as agreed to by the COUNTY in writing. In addition, the COUNTY will perform material sampling and equipment testing. Both parties agree that they and their officers and agents shall cooperate in the carrying out of said functions and that the COUNTY shall have full authority, possession, and necessary control of the work with the full assistance when necessary from the Police Department of the CITY. B. For the purpose of facilitating the performance of Services under this Agreement, it is hereby agreed that the CITY, upon reasonable request in writing by the COUNTY or its duly authorized representative, will provide for traffic control flagging or allow the temporary closing to traffic of all streets and bridges, orportions thereof, necessary to be closed before any work is commenced thereon. The CITY will be responsible for furnishing the materials and labor needed to provide traffic control flagging or to temporarily close streets and bridges while work is being performed. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Between SNOHOMISH COUNTY and CITY OF EVERETT For Bridge Inspection Services Page 3of12 38