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• <br /> State of Washington Department of Ecology Page 20 of 39 <br /> Agreement No: WQC-2019-EverPW-00051 <br /> Project Title: Reduction of CSOs at Two Snohomish River Outfalls <br /> Recipient Name: City of Everett Public Works Department <br /> ECOLOGY prior to installation,the RECIPIENT assumes the risk that part or all of the reimbursement for that activity may be <br /> delayed or ineligible. For more details regarding BMP Implementation,please reference the Water Quality Financial <br /> Assistance Funding Guidelines available on ECOLOGY's Water Quality Program funding website. <br /> D.Electronic Fund Transfers: The RECIPIENT must register as a statewide vendor in order to receive payment <br /> reimbursement. Washington State's Department of Enterprise Services(DES)issues all payments. DES maintains a central <br /> vendor file for Washington State agency use to process vendor payments. The RECIPIENT can complete the registration <br /> process online at: http://des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/VendorPay/Pages/default.aspx. This registration <br /> process allows the RECIPIENT to sign up for direct deposit payments,also known as electronic fund transfers(EFT). If the <br /> RECIPIENT has questions about the vendor registration process or setting up direct deposit payments contact DES Payee <br /> Help Desk at(360)407-8180or payeehelpdesk@watech.wa.gov. <br /> E.Equipment Purchase: Equipment purchases over$5,000 and not included in the scope of work or the Ecology approved <br /> construction plans and specifications,must be pre-approved by ECOLOGY's project manager before purchase. All <br /> equipment purchases over$5,000 and not included in a contract for work being completed on the funded project,must also <br /> be reported on the Equipment Purchase Report in EAGL. <br /> F.Funding Recognition: The RECIPIENT must inform the public about ECOLOGY or any EPA(see Section 3.B for Section <br /> 319 funded or Section 5.E for SRF funded projects)funding participation in this project through the use of project signs, <br /> acknowledgement in published materials,reports,the news media,websites,or other public announcements. Projects <br /> addressing site-specific locations must utilize appropriately sized and weather-resistant signs. Sign logos are available from <br /> ECOLOGY's Financial Manager upon request. <br /> G. Growth Management Planning: The RECIPIENT certifies by signing this agreement that it is in compliance with the <br /> requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW,"Growth Management Planning by Selected Counties and Cities." If the status of <br /> compliance changes, either through RECIPIENT or legislative action,the RECIPIENT shall notify ECOLOGY in writing of <br /> this change within 30 days. <br /> H. Interlocal: The RECIPIENT certifies by signing this agreement that all negotiated interlocal agreements necessary for the <br /> project are,or shall be,consistent with the terms of this agreement and Chapter 39.34 RCW, "Interlocal Cooperation Act." <br /> The RECIPIENT shall submit a copy of each interlocal agreement necessary for the project to ECOLOGY upon request. <br /> I.Lobbying and Litigation: Costs incurred for the purposes of lobbying or litigation are not eligible for funding under this <br /> agreement. <br /> J.Post Project Assessment Survey: The RECIPIENT agrees to participate in a brief survey regarding the key project results or <br /> water quality project outcomes and the status of long-term environmental results or goals from the project approximately three <br /> years after project completion. A representative from ECOLOGY's Water Quality Program may contact the RECIPIENT to <br /> request this data. ECOLOGY may also conduct site interviews and inspections,and may otherwise evaluate the project,as <br /> part of this assessment. <br /> K.Project Status Evaluation: ECOLOGY may evaluate the status of this project 18 months from the effective date of this <br /> agreement. ECOLOGY's Project Manager and Financial Manager will meet with the RECIPIENT to review spending trends, <br /> completion of outcome measures,and overall project administration and performance. If the RECIPIENT fails to make <br /> satisfactory progress toward achieving project outcomes, ECOLOGY may change the scope of work,reduce grant funds,or <br /> increase oversight measures. <br /> L. Technical Assistance:Technical assistance for agriculture activities provided under the terms of this agreement shall be <br /> consistent with the current U.S.Natural Resource Conservation Service("NRCS") Field Office Technical Guide for <br /> Washington State and specific requirements outlined in the Water Quality Funding Guidelines. Technical assistance,proposed <br /> practices,or project designs that do not meet these standards may be eligible if approved in writing by ECOLOGY. <br /> SECTION 3: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO SECTION 319 AND CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER <br /> FUNDED PROJECTS BEING USED TO MATCH SECTION 319 FUNDS. <br /> Version 10/30/2015 <br />