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Clean Water Services ~ IG187010 ~ Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FANNO CREEK PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION CLEAN WATER SERVICES AND CITY OF TIGARD This Agreement, dated Qq,9� KpQ_Mbtt ( , 2017, is between CLEAN WATER SERVICES(District) and the CITY OF TIGARD (Tigard). A. RECITALS ORS 190.003 - 190.110 encourages intergovernmental cooperation and authorizes local governments to delegate to each other authority to perform their respective functions as necessary. District and Tigard collaborate on projects that enhance riparian and floodplain ecological functions and values, pretreat and manage storm water, and allow for sanitary sewer service, in an effort to improve water quality in the Tualatin Basin. District and Tigard entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement dated January 25, 2005 that articulates the procedures for working together on projects. District and Tigard have worked together to complete the development and adoption of a Master Plan for Fanno Creek Park and Plaza. District and Tigard wish to work cooperatively to: a) develop final construction documents for the enhancement of Fanno Creek, including elements of Tigard's Fanno Creek Park project; b) construct the improvements; and c) develop an Ecological Enhancement Plan for long-term management of natural areas in Fanno Creek Park (collectively referred to as the Project). NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project implements the Master Plan for Fanno Creek Park(Park) and consists of the District's Enhancement project and the City's Amenities project, defined below. Tigard's trail and bridge improvements (Amenities) project includes replacing the Ash Avenue Bridge and the pedestrian and bike trail removed as part of the Enhancement project, providing an enhanced trailhead at the end of Ash Avenue, and planting the trail corridor. District's improvements to Fanno Creek(Enhancement)project includes re- meandering Fanno Creek, creating and improving floodplain wetlands,placing large wood for improved channel function and habitat complexity, repairing highly eroded banks to protect bridge and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and establishing native plant communities. The Project Area is identified in the map attached as Exhibit A. Major elements of the Project include, but are not limited to: 1. Developing final construction documents and a construction schedule for District's Enhancement project and Tigard's Amenities project. 2. Constructing the Enhancement project and the Amenities project based on final construction documents. To increase efficiency and to minimize trail closures, both projects will be designed, permitted and constructed together. 3. Developing an Ecological Enhancement Plan that will describe the actions to be conducted (planting and invasive weed treatments)to establish and maintain healthy native plant communities at the site. 4. Restoring Park habitat and plant communities as shown in the Master Plan. C. DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS District will manage the design,permitting, and construction of the Enhancement and Amenities projects in the Park and on adjoining lands secured by Tigard, by completing the following activities: 1. Hire consultants to develop construction documents, conduct engineering and environmental investigations, and prepare permit applications. 2. Provide all technical information generated to Tigard. 3. Work with regulators and secure all necessary permits for the Enhancement and Amenities projects from the Division of State Lands, the Corps of Engineers,NOAA- Fisheries, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, District, and Tigard. 4. Cooperate with Tigard to integrate the Enhancement and Amenities project design elements to meet District and Tigard needs, and participate in meetings and design discussions with Tigard throughout the development of final construction documents. 5. Develop an Ecological Enhancement Plan for the Project Area that incorporates Tigard trail vegetation guidelines. 6. Provide technical assistance and support to Tigard for any wetland or vegetated corridor mitigation required for the Amenities project. Where feasible and cost effective, District will integrate the mitigation into the design of the Enhancement project and construct the mitigation as part of the Enhancement project. If mitigation beyond what is available on the site is necessary, Tigard will be responsible for such mitigation. 2 - IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation 7. Provide final construction documents (plans, specifications in District format, and estimate) and a construction schedule to Tigard prior to the start of construction. 8. Administer the bid process and award the construction contract for the Enhancement and Amenities projects. Perform contract administration for all contracts issued by the District for the projects, and conduct construction inspection and management of the Enhancement and Amenities projects. District shall require all contractors name Tigard as an additional insured on all applicable policies. 9. Construct the Enhancement and Amenities projects in accordance with construction documents approved by District and Tigard. 10. Complete habitat restoration in accordance with the Ecological Enhancement Plan. 11. Monitor and maintain the Enhancement project in accordance with the Ecological Enhancement Plan. 12. Communicate and coordinate with the Tigard project manager on relevant aspects of the Project. D. TIGARD OBLIGATIONS Tigard will manage the Master Plan for the Park and adjoining lands by completing the following activities: I. Provide input and review of work products to District through the design and permitting phase of the Enhancement and Amenities projects. 2. Provide construction oversight during construction of the Amenities project. 3. Coordinate with and compensate District for consultant fees, construction costs, and project management staff time for work conducted on the Amenities project per Section E of this Agreement. 4. Make a good faith effort to secure additional lands or easements over adjacent private property as required to implement the Project prior to construction. If Tigard cannot acquire additional lands or easements for the Project, the Project will be constructed on property currently owned by Tigard. Tigard shall identify if acquisition of additional property is feasible early in the design phase. 5. Provide public involvement,with District's participation as needed, for the entire Project. Tigard, or a consultant selected by Tigard, shall conduct all necessary public meetings for any permitting obligations. Tigard shall prepare and distribute notice to park neighbors, respond to public calls regarding the Project, and post signage regarding the Project along the trail routes. Tigard shall close and manage the trail 3 - IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation accesses for the duration of the construction of the Project to maximize the safety of citizens and staff. 6. Review the Project plans for local permitting and National Flood Insurance Program compliance. Tigard shall process any necessary permits associated with achieving compliance. Tigard shall facilitate permitting for the Enhancement project in cooperation with District's timeline to the maximum extent possible. 7. Provide guidelines and input on vegetation to be established along the trail corridors to the District to be incorporated into the Ecological Enhancement Plan. Tigard shall provide review and approval of the Ecological Enhancement Plan when completed. 8. Provide District with a"Grant of Rights"over the Project Area substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. 9. Communicate and coordinate with the District project manager on relevant aspects of the Project. 10. Ensure compliance with Tigard's Sensitive Lands requirements. The parties agree to perform the Project in a manner which meets the requirements of Section 18.775.020C of the City of Tigard Municipal Code for exemptions to a Sensitive Lands permit(Exemptions). The Project will be performed under the direction of the City and in compliance with the provisions of the City of Tigard Standards and Specifications for Riparian Area Management. The City Project Manager shall have the authority to direct District and its contractors within the scope of the Project to ensure that Project work meets these requirements. Either party may terminate this Agreement if the Project does not qualify for an Exemption by providing notice to the other party. E. COMPENSATION 1. Tigard will pay for the material purchase and construction of the Amenities project, and for the design, investigation, and permitting costs for the Amenities project. Tigard will reimburse District for any of the above costs that the District incurs,but in no event shall Tigard's total cost for the Amenities exceed $553,000. District is not obligated to spend more money on the Amenities project than the amount that Tigard has agreed to reimburse it for. If the cost to complete the Amenities project will exceed$553,000, District and Tigard will enter into an Amendment to this Agreement to adjust the scope of work or increase the not-to-exceed amount, as mutually determined by the parties. 2. District will pay for the design, investigation,permitting costs, material purchase, contractor fees, and construction of the Enhancement project. 4 - IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation 3. District and Tigard will review Project cost estimates at the 30%, 60%and 90% design plans and specification phases. 4. Costs for Project services will be tracked by each entity. Tigard will annually reimburse District for the costs District incurs in accordance with Section E.1. District will provide Tigard with an invoice for Project costs within 60 days of the end of each fiscal year and a final invoice upon completion of the Project. Project costs shall be based on actual design invoices and construction costs. Tigard shall reimburse District within 30 days of receiving the invoice. F. GENERAL TERMS 1. Laws and Regulations. Tigard and District agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations. 2. Term of this Agreement. This Agreement is effective from the date of execution by both parties and shall remain in effect until the Project is complete and the parties' obligations have been fully performed. 3. Indemnification. Within the limits of the Oregon Tort Claims Act, codified at ORS 30.260 through 30.300, each of the parties shall indemnify and defend the others and their officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against all claims, demands,penalties, and causes of action of any kind or character relating to or arising from this Agreement(including the cost of defense thereof, including attorney fees) in favor of any person on account of personal injury, death, damage to property, or violation of law, which arises out of, or results from,the negligent or other legally culpable acts or omissions of the indemnitor, its employees, agents, contractors or representatives. 4. Inte rag tion. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties on the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous written or oral understandings, representations or communications of every kind on the subject. No course of dealing between the parties and no usage of trade shall be relevant to supplement any term used in this Agreement. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this Agreement shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this Agreement and no waiver by a party of any right under this Agreement shall prejudice the waiving parry's exercise of the right in the future. 5. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by mutual written agreement of both parties. 6. Resolution of Disputes. If any dispute out of this Agreement cannot be resolved by the project managers from each party,the City Manager and Clean Water Service's General Manager will attempt to resolve the issue. If the City Manager and Clean 5 - IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation Water Service's General Manager are not able to resolve the dispute, the parties will submit the matter to mediation, each party paying its own costs and sharing equally in common costs. If the dispute is not resolved in mediation,the parties will submit the matter to arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final,binding and conclusive upon the parties and subject to appeal only as otherwise provided in Oregon law. 7. Interpretation of Agreement. A. This Agreement shall not be construed for or against any party by reason of the authorship or alleged authorship of any provision. B. The paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for ease of reference only and shall not be used in constructing or interpreting this Agreement. 8. Severability/Survival. If any of the provisions contained in this Agreement are held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be impaired. All provisions concerning the limitation of liability, indemnity and conflicts of interest shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any cause. 9. Approval Required. This Agreement and all amendments, modifications or waivers of any portion thereof shall not be effective until approved by 1)District's General Manager or the General Manager's designee and, when required by applicable District rules, District's Board of Directors and 2) Tigard. 10. Choice of Law/Venue. This Agreement and all rights, obligations and disputes arising out of the Agreement shall be governed by Oregon law. All disputes and litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be decided by the state courts in Oregon. Venue for all disputes and litigation shall be in Washington County, Oregon. SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW 6 -IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and year first written above. CLEAN WATER SERVICES CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON By: 4 By:���bYw�� Bill Gaffi, Ge ral anager Marty Wine, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM 'h' �_.. District)Counsel ig r CiAttorney 7 - IGA for Fanno Creek Park Enhancement Project Implementation Fanno Creek - Ash Avenue to Main Street Enhancement (6474) 10 11605, r a 23" ��a ���•° 3430, 1�s1..r5 343947 Tigard �1a a' 3439.x2\ I{{a rd 82507! '® Content may not reflect Natiorval Geograpft�lcs current 16 82076 832 y t :341931 ♦ 39 i w 'o, -r > 4° 7 n � •Az,meq•, 1 `raj"F' OK Z v x r \ 68,3 84:%1 6a a l �t826t,3 v 4• '.050 ^` 320511 a�^ %, 4p Yti. y 0 c r.7 �gtyg�23''�1 X23 - A 163 n Disclaimer: Not intended as definitive property description. Exhibit A All users of this information should perform a separate investigation of conditions before commencing any plan, design, construction, watershed enhancement activities, Feet or other work.There are no warranties,expressed or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness fora CleanWater\ Services particular purpose, concerning this information. 0 70 140 280 Washington County,Oregon 2018.005778 01/24/2018 02:24:49 PM D-E Cnt=1 Stn=30 RECORDS1 $30.00$S,00$11.00$20.00-Total=;66.00 RETURN TO: Clean Water Services 1111111 1111111111111111111111 (I I Mail Stop 10 02358116201800057780060061 I,Richard Hobarnicht,Director of Asussment and 2550 SW Hillsboro Highway Taxation and Ex-Offlelo county Cierk for Washington County,Oregon,do haroby certny that the within Hillsboro,OR 97123 instrument of writing was reeel 'd old re orded In the book of records of said coi Richard Hobernieht,Director of Assessment and Tax Statements: No change requested Taxation,Ex-Cfnclo County Clerk Project: Fanno Ash to Main Tax Lot Nos.: 2S 102AC00203, 2S 102AC00204, 2S102DB00500,2S102DBO2800 Square Feet: 980,522 GRANT OF RIGHTS TO CONDUCT ECOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES Name of GRANTOR: City of Tigard Mailing Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard,OR 97223 Legal Description of Larger See Exhibit A attached herein Parcel: GRANTOR,owner of the property described in Exhibit A herein(the"Property"),does hereby grant and convey to Clean Water Services,GRANTEE,the right to conduct ecological enhancement and stewardship activities on the Property. GRANTEE's right to conduct ecological enhancement and stewardship activities is nonexclusive until such time as GRANTEE develops an ecological enhancement plan approved by GRANTOR in accordance with Section 2 below. The consideration for this Grant of Rights is non-monetary. This Grant of Rights shall be effective on the date it is recorded in the deed records of Washington County,Oregon and shall terminate twenty(20)years from that recording date. GRANTEE may renew this Grant of Rights for an additional twenty(20)year period by providing written notice to GRANTOR at least one year but no more than two years prior to the scheduled termination date. GRANTEE may also terminate this Grant of Rights prior to the scheduled termination date in the event of a change in GRANTEE'S available funding or business related regulatory constraints.Notice of such termination must be provided in writing at least one(1) year prior to the early termination date. Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 1 I GRANTEE shall have ownership of ecological credits(e.g. Shade Credits)created on the Property as a result of GRANTEE's ecological enhancement activities. GRANTEE shall not have ownership of ecological credits which result from activities conducted by GRANTOR unless GRANTEE and GRANTOR separately agree to such ownership. Additional terms and conditions set forth below are hereby agreed to and binding upon the parties to this Grant of Rights: 1. The purpose of this Grant of Rights shall be to improve ecological conditions by enhancing and maintaining the Property. GRANTEE's enhancement and maintenance activities on the Property may include,but shall not be limited to,the following: 1) using manual,mechanical or chemical means to control invasive species,provided that the chemical means are applied in accordance with GRANTEE's Integrated Pest Management Plan; 2)planting native tree,shrub,forb and grass species; 3)placing large woody debris on the Property or in any stream adjacent to the Property;4) irrigating planted species; 5) replacing dead tree, shrub, forb and grass species; 6) monitoring site conditions and collecting ecological data; and 7)conducting such other activities as GRANTEE determines are reasonably necessary to protect or improve riparian,fishery, upland and wetland ecological functions in accordance with mutually agreed enhancement plan (s)and applicable regulatory crediting frameworks. GRANTOR reserves the right to use and enjoy the Property except as such use may be inconsistent with or conflict with the activities allowed GRANTEE by this Grant of Rights. 2. Prior to commencing any enhancement activities GRANTEE shall: 1)prepare an ecological enhancement plan (Plan)setting forth GRANTEE's proposed enhancement activities; 2)obtain GRANTOR's approval of the Plan,and 3)obtain all required permits. When GRANTEE's proposed enhancement activities will affect stream flow, the Plan shall include modeling to estimate the hydraulic impact of the enhancement activities.The Plan shall also include a twenty(20)year stewardship plan, and shall include a description of funding sources for the enhancement activities, and any transaction that may result in the transfer of mitigation obligations or ecological credits beyond the regulatory requirements of the GRANTEE. The Plan may be amended from time to time as agreed by both parties. 3. After the Plan has been approved by GRANTOR, GRANTEE shall have the right but not the obligation to conduct any of the enhancement activities described in the Plan. However, if GRANTEE has not implemented the Plan(or substantially commenced implementation of the Plan) within three years from the date the Plan was approved by GRANTOR,then such Plan shall be deemed to have expired and(a)GRANTEE's rights shall no longer be exclusive to GRANTEE and(b)GRANTEE shall be required to submit a new proposed Plan to GRANTOR before commencing any enhancement activities on the Property. Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 2 4. When GRANTEE conducts its enhancement activities pursuant to its approved Plan, GRANTEE shall thereafter maintain the resulting enhancements to the Property for the duration of this Grant of Rights. GRANTEE's obligation to maintain such enhancements shall be limited to portions of the Property GRANTEE has enhanced. GRANTEE shall be under no obligation to maintain portions of the Property GRANTEE has not enhanced. GRANTEE'S maintenance obligation shall consist of conducting activities that support the ecological function of the portion of the Property GRANTEE has enhanced. Such maintenance obligations may include,but are not limited to,reducing invasive species and planting additional native species. 5. During the term of this Grant of Rights GRANTOR shall periodically monitor the Property and shall enforce GRANTOR's ownership rights against trespassers in accordance with the policies GRANTOR has adopted for GRANTOR's other similar land. In the event GRANTOR fails to enforce GRANTOR's rights against trespassers and GRANTEE believes such failure could result in harm to the Property's ecological conditions addressed by GRANTEE's Plan,GRANTEE, in its capacity as the owner i of this Grant of Rights,may pursue any and all action against trespassers available under applicable law. I 6. GRANTOR and GRANTEE agree that there shall be no damming, dredging or other activities that may be detrimental to enhancement activities conducted on the Property. GRANTOR agrees not to engage in any activities on the Property which are,in the reasonable opinion of GRANTEE, inconsistent with GRANTEE's actions to preserve the natural condition of the Property in accordance with the approved Plan. The parties acknowledge that GRANTOR may lease the Property or portions thereof for farming activities,provided that such activities are consistent with the requirements of this paragraph. 7. GRANTEE and its contractors shall confine enhancement activities and any related construction operations to the Property or obtain the written permission of GRANTOR if additional area or access is required. 8. To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to the limitations of the Oregon Tort Claims Act,ORS Chapter 30,and the Oregon Constitution,GRANTEE shall defend, indemnify,and hold harmless GRANTOR from and against any and all claims, demands,judgments, losses,damages,expenses,costs, fees(including,but not limited to, attorney, accountant,paralegal,expert,and escrow fees), fines,and/or penalties,which may be imposed upon or claimed against GRANTOR and which,in whole or in part, directly or indirectly,arise from or are in any way connected with(a)the negligent or wrongful act or omission of GRANTEE,its agents,employees or contractors acting within the scope of their employment or duties occurring on the Property and (b)the breach of any provision of this Grant of Rights by GRANTEE. It is understood and agreed that GRANTEE,by accepting this grant of Grant of Rights, is not accepting any liability and shall not be responsible for any environmental contamination on the Property,unless such contamination results from or is caused by an intentional or negligent act of GRANTEE or its agents,employees,and contractors. Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 3 i i I 9. The rights granted herein shall be covenants running with the land and be binding upon GRANTOR, its successors and assigns for the duration of the Grant of Rights, except as otherwise set forth herein. The parties covenant and agree that all activities and operations conducted on the Property pursuant to this Grant of Rights will be strictly in compliance with all applicable present and future laws,rules,and regulations of Washington County and the State of Oregon,and any other governmental body having jurisdiction over the Property. GRANTOR represents and warrants that it is the owner of the real property described herein,and has the full right and power to grant the rights provided in this Grant of Rights, subject to liens and encumbrances of record as of the date of execution set forth below. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Grant of Rights as of the dates written below. GRANTOR: City of Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation Name: MG r4-kA L< GL�Ih Title: MQ Date: State of OREGON ) ss. County of This instrument was acknowledged before me on J)4eCe—%JV_a( 2017 by of City of Tigard,an Oregon municipal corporation. OFFICIAL STAMP KELLY E BURGOYNE NOTARY PUBLIC - OREGON X0 P COMMISSION NO.958991 No&ry PublState of Orego MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEBRUARY 12,2021 Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 4 GRANTEE: ACCEPTED Clean Water Services By: General Manager or Eiesj6ee � Date: / APPROVED AS TO FORM District Counsel State of OREGON ) ss. County of I,JASRIMwpm ) 13*41 This instrument was acknowledged before me on �l UxRy 1F; .2011 by 1L-L. &rri , AENCP-AL VY\pWA6,EV, of Clean Water Services,a County Service District. f� STs, NoPublic-State of Oregon STEPHANIE ANN MORRNM j NOTARY puBU04F EGM + COMNMSSION NO.%1911 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 18,M Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 5 EXHIBIT A Government Lots No. 5 and No. 6 in Section 1,Township 2 South,Range 1 West,Willamette Meridian, Washington County,Oregon. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion lying within the boundaries of the Oregon Electric Railroad right of way and the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way; i ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of Government Lot No. 5 lying East of the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way; AND FURTHER EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion of Government Lot No. 5 lying within the boundaries of the Bonita Industrial Park. Exhibit A to Grant of Rights to Conduct Ecological Enhancement City of Tigard Page 6