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Council (Special)
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360) 778-5010
Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2020
10 AM
Virtual Meeting
VIRTUAL MEETING - VIEW ONLINE
COUNCILMEMBERS
Rud Browne
Barry Buchanan
Tyler Byrd
Todd Donovan
Ben Elenbaas
Carol Frazey
Kathy Kershner
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C.
Council (Special) Meeting Agenda June 1, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
OTHER ITEMS
1. AB2020-232 Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under
Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
2. AB2020-233 Resolution applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe Start
Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 211312025
File ID: AB2020-232
File Created: 05/26/2020
Department: Council Office
Assigned to: Council (Special)
Agenda Date: 06/02/2020
Whatcom County
Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-232
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360)778-5010
Version: 1 Status: Approved
Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
File Type: Resolution
Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Final Action: 06/02/2020
Enactment #: RES 2020-018
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's
Safe Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's
Safe Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
06/01/2020 Council (Special) DISCUSSED
06/02/2020 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Attachments: Agenda Bill Master Report, Approved Resolution 2020-018, Original Resolution, Resolution -
Revised for 6.2.2020, SECOND AGENDA REVISION FOR JUNE 2, 2020
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/13/2025
File ID:
AB2020-232
File Created:
05/26/2020
Department:
Council Office
Assigned to:
Council (Special)
Agenda Date:
06/02/2020
Whatcom County
Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-232
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360)778-5010
Version: 1 Status: Approved
Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
File Type: Resolution
Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Final Action: 06/02/2020
Enactment #: RES 2020-018
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe
Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe
Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
06/01/2020 Council (Special) DISCUSSED
06/02/2020 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Attachments: Resolution - Revised for 6.2.2020
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 6/3/2020
Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360) 778-5010
Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-232
File ID: AB2020-232 Version: 1 Status: Approved
File Created: 05/26/2020 Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Council Office File Type: Resolution
Assigned to: Council (Special) Final Action: 06/02/2020
Agenda Date: 06/02/2020 Enactment #: RES 2020-018
Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe
Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe
Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
06/01/2020 Council (Special) DISCUSSED
06/02/2020 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Attachments: Resolution - Revised for 6.2.2020
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 61312020
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HEALTH BOARD RESOLUTION
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE: JUNE 2, 2020
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-018
APPLYING UNDER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S
SAFE START WASHINGTON PLAN TO MOVE TO PHASE 2
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declared a
State of Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington
state; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu declared a
State of Emergency in Whatcom County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of
pandemic due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a National
Emergency due to COVID-19, and on March 22, 2020 a Major Disaster was declared for the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee imposed a "Stay Home - Stay
Healthy" Order throughout Washington State prohibiting all people in Washington State
from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of
any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non -essential businesses in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee issued a Proclamation modifying his
"Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order, with a phased -in approach to re -open Washington,
which will increase the number of Whatcom County residents and frequency of their
encounters with non -household members, and will increase their risk of exposure to persons
with infectious COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which
counties that meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase
2 of the Safe Start Washington approach; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Governor announced the end of the "Stay Home -
Stay Healthy" Order and outlined new metrics and criteria for counties to move to Phase 2;
and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County meets the criteria for Phase 2, using case count data
from May 16 - May 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Health Officer Dr. Greg Stern has reviewed the
current status of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, as well as the plan for reopening, and has
provided a signed recommendation to request the State to allow implementation of all Phase
2 modifications; and
WHEREAS, necessary plans and resources have been demonstrated and documented
for inclusion in the application, including the following:
1. County epidemiology, including populations disproportionally affected by COVID-19
and cases without an epidemiologic link to other cases
2. Plans and identified resources making COVID-19 testing available and accessible to
everyone in the county with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, including for
residents who are low income, have no insurance, or are underserved
1 3. Speed in which residents are tested following the onset of symptoms
2 4. The number of reported COVID-19 tests performed by week over the past four weeks,
3 as well as the number of negative and positive test results for this period
4 5. Whatcom County's plans and resources to continue performing case investigation and
5 contact tracing
6 6. Plans and resources to house people in isolation or quarantine who do not have a home
7 of wish to isolate or quarantine outside of their home if it becomes necessary
8 7. Plans to provide needed services to people in home isolation and quarantine that these
9 individuals could not otherwise obtain without going into the community (e.g., food,
10 medications, etc.)
11 8. Plans to rapidly responded to outbreaks in congregate care settings and workplaces
12 9. Number and epidemiologic nature of outbreaks in the last four weeks
13 10. Plans to protect disproportionately affected populations, including low income
14 communities and communities of color
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16 WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Health Board chooses to move forward with an
17 application to implement all Phase 2 modifications determining that it is in the public's best
18 interest.
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20 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Health Board hereby
21 approves moving forward with an application to be submitted to the Washington state
22 Department of Health that would allow Whatcom County to implement all Phase 2
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HEALTH BOARD RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO.
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE:
APPLYING FOR VARIANCE UNDER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S
SAFE START WASHINGTON PLAN TO MOVE TO PHASE 2
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declared a
State of Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington
state; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu declared a
State of Emergency in Whatcom County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of
pandemic due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a National
Emergency due to COVID-19, and on March 22, 2020 a Major Disaster was declared for the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee imposed a 'Stay Home - Stay
Healthy" Order throughout Washington State prohibiting all people in Washington State
from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of
any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non -essential businesses in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee issued a Proclamation modifying his
"Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order, with a phased -in approach to re -open Washington,
which will increase the number of Whatcom County residents and frequency of their
encounters with non -household members, and will increase their risk of exposure to persons
with infectious COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which
counties that meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase
2 of the Safe Start Washington approach, and revised that approach on May 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Under the revised Whatcom County meets the criteria for Phase 2; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Health Officer Dr. Greg Stern has reviewed the
current status of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, as well as the plan for reopening, and has
provided a signed recommendation to request a variance to implement all Phase 2
modifications; and
WHEREAS, necessary plans and resources have been demonstrated and documented
for inclusion with a variance application, including the following:
1. Plans and identified resources making COVID-19 testing available and accessible to
everyone in the county with symptoms consistent with COVID-19
2. The number of reported COVID-19 tests performed by week over the past three weeks,
as well as the number of negative and positive test results for this period
3. Whatcom County's plans and resources to continue performing case investigation and
contact tracing
4. Plans and resources to house people in isolation or quarantine who do not have a home
of wish to isolate or quarantine outside of their home if it becomes necessary
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5. Plans to provide needed services to people in isolation and quarantine that these
individuals could not otherwise obtain without going into the community (e.g., food,
medications, etc.)
6. Plans to rapidly responded to outbreaks in congregate care settings and workplaces
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Health Board chooses to move forward with a
variance application to implement all Phase 2 modifications determining that it is in the
public's best interest.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Health Board hereby
approves moving forward with a variance application to be submitted to the Washington state
Department of Health that would allow Whatcom County to implement all Phase 2
modifications.
APPROVED this day of
Attest:
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
2020.
WHATCOM COUNTY HEALTH BOARD
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Chair
Rud Browne, Health Board Member
Tyler Byrd, Health Board Member
Todd Donovan, Health Board Member
Ben Elenbaas, Health Board Member
Carol Frazey, Health Board Member
Kathy Kershner, Health Board Member
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HEALTH BOARD RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO.
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE: JUNE 2, 2020
APPLYING UNDER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S
SAFE START WASHINGTON PLAN TO MOVE TO PHASE 2
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declared a
State of Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington
state; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu declared a
State of Emergency in Whatcom County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of
pandemic due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a National
Emergency due to COVID-19, and on March 22, 2020 a Major Disaster was declared for the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee imposed a 'Stay Home - Stay
Healthy" Order throughout Washington State prohibiting all people in Washington State
from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of
any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non -essential businesses in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee issued a Proclamation modifying his
"Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order, with a phased -in approach to re -open Washington,
which will increase the number of Whatcom County residents and frequency of their
encounters with non -household members, and will increase their risk of exposure to persons
with infectious COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which
counties that meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase
2 of the Safe Start Washington approach; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Governor announced the end of the "Stay Home -
Stay Healthy" Order and outlined new metrics and criteria for counties to move to Phase 2;
and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County meets the criteria for Phase 2, using case count data
from May 16 - May 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Health Officer Dr. Greg Stern has reviewed the
current status of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, as well as the plan for reopening, and has
provided a signed recommendation to request the State to allow implementation of all Phase
2 modifications; and
WHEREAS, necessary plans and resources have been demonstrated and documented
for inclusion in the application, including the following:
1. County epidemiology, including populations disproportionally affected by COVID-19
and cases without an epidemiologic link to other cases
2. Plans and identified resources making COVID-19 testing available and accessible to
everyone in the county with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, including for
residents who are low income, have no insurance, or are underserved
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3. Speed in which residents are tested following the onset of symptoms
4. The number of reported COVID-19 tests performed by week over the past four weeks,
as well as the number of negative and positive test results for this period
5. Whatcom County's plans and resources to continue performing case investigation and
contact tracing
6. Plans and resources to house people in isolation or quarantine who do not have a home
of wish to isolate or quarantine outside of their home if it becomes necessary
7. Plans to provide needed services to people in home isolation and quarantine that these
individuals could not otherwise obtain without going into the community (e.g., food,
medications, etc.)
8. Plans to rapidly responded to outbreaks in congregate care settings and workplaces
9. Number and epidemiologic nature of outbreaks in the last four weeks
10. Plans to protect disproportionately affected populations, including low income
communities and communities of color
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Health Board chooses to move forward with an
application to implement all Phase 2 modifications determining that it is in the public's best
interest.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Health Board hereby
approves moving forward with an application to be submitted to the Washington state
Department of Health that would allow Whatcom County to implement all Phase 2
modifications.
ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Karen N.Frakes
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Council Chair
Whatcom County
Council
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360) 778-5010
SECOND AGENDA REVISION NOTICE FOR JUNE 2, 2020
VIRTUAL MEETING (PART 1)-VIEW ONLINE; AGENDA REVISED 5.29 & 6.1
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
11 AM
Virtual Meeting
REVISION INCLUDES NEW ITEMS #1
ALL OTHER ITEMS HAVE BEEN RENUMBERED
PAPERWORK FOR ITEMS 1, 6, AND 7 ATTACHED
Council Meeting Agenda June 2, 2020
COUNTY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is Part 1 of a two-part meeting (Part 2 begins this evening at 6 p.m.). Councilmembers will
participate in this meeting remotely through an online web -based meeting platform and will NOT be
present in the Courthouse for this meeting. Per Washington State Proclamation, in -person attendance
at meetings is prohibited at this time. The public is invited to email written comments to the Council at
council@co.whatcom.wa.us. A live stream of the meeting will be available for viewing through the
Council's Legislative Information Center.
EXECUTIVE REPORT
OTHER ITEMS
1. AB2020-232 Resolution of the Whatcom County Health Board applying for variance under
Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
ITEM ADDED 6.1.2020
2. AB2020-223 Resolution authorizing an application to the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board
for Construction Funding for North Fork Road/Kenney Creek Fish Passage Project,
CRP No. 919007
3. AB2020-219 Discussion and update on strategies and other items related to COVID-19
4. AB2020-222 Ordinance clarifying the procedure for the Whatcom County Council's and senior
staffs access to information during the COVID-19 pandemic
5. AB2020-234 Discussion regarding goals, guidelines, and approach to updating current and future
budgets
6. AB2020-238 Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement
between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham for a cost sharing related to
the COVID-19 health crisis
ITEM ADDED 5.29.2020
7. AB2020-240 Approval of letter to USDA Food and Nutrition Services requesting an extension to
area eligibility waiver for child nutrition programs through September
ITEM ADDED 5.29.2020
INTRODUCTION ITEMS
Council action will not be taken. The council may accept these items for introduction (no action) in a
single motion. Changes, in terms of committee assignment for example, may be made at this time.
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1. AB2020-224 Ordinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 13, in the
amount of $13,153,598
2. AB2020-226 Ordinance amending the project budget for the Northshore Drive/Edgewater Lane
Stormwater Improvements Fund, request no. 1
3. AB2020-214 Ordinance suspending Whatcom County Code 1.28 to update the Correctional
Facilities Operational Standards
OTHER ITEMS AND COUNCILMEMBER UPDATES
RECESS
This meeting will continue at 6 p.m.
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HEALTH BOARD RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO.
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE: JUNE 2, 2020
APPLYING UNDER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S
SAFE START WASHINGTON PLAN TO MOVE TO PHASE 2
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declared a
State of Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington
state; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu declared a
State of Emergency in Whatcom County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of
pandemic due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a National
Emergency due to COVID-19, and on March 22, 2020 a Major Disaster was declared for the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee imposed a 'Stay Home - Stay
Healthy" Order throughout Washington State prohibiting all people in Washington State
from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of
any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non -essential businesses in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee issued a Proclamation modifying his
"Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order, with a phased -in approach to re -open Washington,
which will increase the number of Whatcom County residents and frequency of their
encounters with non -household members, and will increase their risk of exposure to persons
with infectious COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which
counties that meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase
2 of the Safe Start Washington approach; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Governor announced the end of the "Stay Home -
Stay Healthy" Order and outlined new metrics and criteria for counties to move to Phase 2;
and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County meets the criteria for Phase 2, using case count data
from May 16 - May 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Health Officer Dr. Greg Stern has reviewed the
current status of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, as well as the plan for reopening, and has
provided a signed recommendation to request the State to allow implementation of all Phase
2 modifications; and
WHEREAS, necessary plans and resources have been demonstrated and documented
for inclusion in the application, including the following:
1. County epidemiology, including populations disproportionally affected by COVID-19
and cases without an epidemiologic link to other cases
2. Plans and identified resources making COVID-19 testing available and accessible to
everyone in the county with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, including for
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3. Speed in which residents are tested following the onset of symptoms
4. The number of reported COVID-19 tests performed by week over the past four weeks,
as well as the number of negative and positive test results for this period
5. Whatcom County's plans and resources to continue performing case investigation and
contact tracing
6. Plans and resources to house people in isolation or quarantine who do not have a home
of wish to isolate or quarantine outside of their home if it becomes necessary
7. Plans to provide needed services to people in home isolation and quarantine that these
individuals could not otherwise obtain without going into the community (e.g., food,
medications, etc.)
8. Plans to rapidly responded to outbreaks in congregate care settings and workplaces
9. Number and epidemiologic nature of outbreaks in the last four weeks
10. Plans to protect disproportionately affected populations, including low income
communities and communities of color
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Health Board chooses to move forward with an
application to implement all Phase 2 modifications determining that it is in the public's best
interest.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Health Board hereby
approves moving forward with an application to be submitted to the Washington state
Department of Health that would allow Whatcom County to implement all Phase 2
modifications.
ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
ATTEST:
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Karen N.Frakes
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Council Chair
INTERLOCAL COST SHARING AGREEMENT RELATED TO
COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS
This Agreement is made and entered into on this day of 2020, between
Whatcom County ("County") and the City of Bellingham ("City"), both municipal corporations of
the State of Washington located in Whatcom County, for cost sharing related to the COVID-19
health crisis. Hereinafter, the County and the City may be referred to as "Parties," collectively, or
as a "Party," individually.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the County and City enter into this Agreement pursuant to and as authorized by the
Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter 39.34 RCW);
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, the Governor of the State of Washington proclaimed that a
State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the outbreak of novel
coronavirus (COVID-19);
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the Whatcom County Executive declared a Whatcom County
public health emergency due to the spread of COVID-19 in the community;
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the Mayor of the City of Bellingham issued a Proclamation of
Local Emergency as a result of COVID-19;
WHEREAS, the ongoing risk to public safety, health, and welfare posed by COVID-19 across
Whatcom County requires the continued unified response by local governments to minimize the
wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 in our communities;
WHEREAS, Whatcom Unified Command is primarily responsible for providing the coordinated
County -wide response to the COVID health crisis;
WHEREAS, the City Mayor, the County Executive, and County Sheriff jointly share executive
authority over Unified Command;
WHEREAS, to date Whatcom Unified Command has deployed substantial financial resources in
response to COVID. Expenditures have included but are not limited to establishing isolation and
quarantine housing in Bellingham, procuring and supplying PPE county -wide, securing on -call
COVID-related transportation (Cabulance) service, providing temporary shelter, meals, and
services for vulnerable members of the community, and providing direct assistance to nursing and
long-term care facilities suffering the disproportionate impacts of COVID;
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WHEREAS, it is expected that such COVID-related expenditures will continue in the coming
months;
WHEREAS, to date the Parties have cooperated in maximizing and prioritizing their resources to
respond to the community's most pressing needs consistent with their respective governmental
obligations and functions;
WHEREAS, cost and revenue sharing between the City and the County during this emergency is
necessary to ensure the most effective and cost-efficient response to the COVID emergency
County -wide;
WHEREAS, the continued cooperation between the City and County is essential to the ongoing
protection of public health and safety in the Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County;
WHEREAS, to the extent reasonably practicable, the City and the County are committed to
identifying and jointly pre -approving those COVID-related expenditures that may be subject to
cost -sharing under this Agreement prior to incurring such expense;
WHEREAS, the Parties, as independent governmental entities, have received or anticipate
receiving revenue from state and federal sources including a Washington State of Department of
Commerce COVID-19 Outbreak Emergency Housing Grant; FEMA Public Assistance Program;
and the CARES Act and are committed to seeking and utilizing additional funds from all available
sources;
WHEREAS, the City and County are also committed, however, to sharing those COVID-related
costs that will not be reimbursed or covered by state or federal funding sources, as appropriate and
under the terms of this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Parties agree that a cost and revenue sharing agreement will promote and
maximize the public health, safety, and welfare of their residents;
WHEREAS, the City and the County have currently identified a specific action item requiring
joint cooperation and cost sharing at this time; and
WHEREAS, the Parties currently seek to establish a cost sharing agreement for the needed
replacement shelter as further articulated in Addendum No. 1 to this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein the Parties agree as follows:
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1. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for ongoing joint
cooperation to implement COVID-19 response action items and to formalize the cost and revenue
sharing related to such action items. As of the date of this Agreement, the Parties have identified
the immediate need to relocate the shelter currently housed at Bellingham High School. The terms
of this specific joint action item and the related cost sharing are set forth in Addendum No. 1,
which is attached hereto and incorporated into this Agreement. It is anticipated that future
responsive action items may also require joint cooperation and cost and revenue sharing during
the health crisis and the recovery period. Therefore, the Parties hereby commit to work in good
faith toward establishing joint cooperation and cost and revenue sharing agreements specific to
additional action items and expenditures, the terms of which will be memorialized as addenda to
this Agreement.
2. JOINT ACTION ITEMS AND LIMITATIONS. Specific action items that the Parties deem
appropriate for cost and revenue sharing will be established through addenda to this Agreement.
Any addenda shall include the total cost committed by each Party for the action item, the allocation
of costs to each Party, and the roles and responsibilities assigned to each Party related to the action
item. The Whatcom County Executive and the Mayor of the City of Bellingham may agree to cost
or revenue sharing by the Parties for additional action items other than the replacement shelter site
referenced in Addendum No. 1; provided, however, that any such agreement must be reduced to a
written addendum to this Agreement and executed by the Executive and the Mayor. Any cost
sharing that is (1) beyond the not -to -exceed costs for the replacement shelter set forth in Addendum
No. 1 or (2) exceeding any spending thresholds set by the Parties' respective councils through their
budgeting processes must be approved by the County Council and the City Council. The Parties
agree to establish and maintain appropriate budget spending threshold to satisfy the funding
commitments set forth in Addendum No. 1.
3. COST SHARING WITH LOCAL FUNDS. The City and the County have each identified
up to $250,000 in local funds for the purpose of cost sharing in those costs that are incurred in the
unified response to the COVID health crisis and which are not eligible for state, federal, or other
non -local funding ("uncovered expenditures"). The Parties commit to work in good faith to
identify and reach agreement regarding uncovered expenditures appropriate for cost sharing under
this Section. Cost sharing for such uncovered expenditures shall be subject to the same process
set forth in Section 2, including the need for an addendum to this Agreement to identify specific
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obligations, and the County Executive and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute such addenda.
Each Party's specific financial obligation related to an uncovered expenditure, including
contribution percentage, will be identified in the applicable cost sharing addenda.
4. INVOICES AND PAYMENTS. On a monthly basis, each Party will endeavor to bill the other
Parry, with an invoice and supporting documentation, to prove expenses incurred for any cost
sharing subject to this Agreement. Payment shall be made within 30 days following receipt of the
invoice.
5. REPORTING. At the request of either the County or the City, the responding Party shall
prepare and provide to the requesting Party a report showing revenue and expenses related to the
COVID-19 health crisis, including cost shared by the Parties to this Agreement.
6. ASSETS. The ownership and disposition of any assets acquired by either Party through
expenditures for which cost sharing has occurred under this Agreement, if any exist, shall be set
forth in the applicable addenda.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE, DURATION AND TERMINATION. The County and City agree that
this Agreement shall be effective as of the date it is executed and shall continue in effect as long
as needed to effectuate the cost sharing contemplated in this Agreement. When the cost sharing
contemplated herein is complete, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.
8. NOTICES. Any notices or actions required as a result of this contract shall be directed to the
following:
WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
311 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 108
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
CITY OF BELLINGHAM MAYOR'S OFFICE
210 LOTTIE STREET
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The Parties, in performance of this Agreement, agree to
comply with all applicable local, State and/or Federal laws and ordinances.
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10. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. The Parties hereto recognize and agree that they are
independent governmental entities and that this Agreement does not establish a separate entity.
Except as expressly provided for herein, nothing in the Agreement shall be construed to limit the
discretion of the governing bodies of each party. Neither parry shall assume any liability for the
direct payment of any salary, wages or other compensation of any type to any of the other parry's
personnel performing services hereunder. No agent, employee or other representative of the Parties
shall be deemed to be an employee of the other party for any reason. This Agreement shall not be
construed or interpreted such that either party hereto is held to be an agent of the other party.
11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event of a dispute between the Parties arising from this
Agreement or any obligations hereunder, the dispute shall first be referred to the operational
officers or representatives designated by the Parties to have the responsibility of administering this
Agreement. Said officers or representatives shall meet as soon as possible, and in any event the
initial meeting shall be held within thirty (30) days of either Party's request for a meeting to resolve
the dispute. The Parties covenant to make a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute at this
meeting. In the event that the Parties are unable to resolve any dispute arising under this
Agreement, or other dispute or disagreement arising from the implementation of the terms of the
Agreement, the Parties agree that mediation will be a condition precedent to arbitration. The
Parties agree to jointly select a mediator. In the event that mediation is unsuccessful the Parties
agree to submit the matter to arbitration. Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses related
to dispute resolution.
12. SEVERABILITY. It is understood and agreed by the Parties hereto that if any part, term, or
provision of this Agreement is held by the courts to be illegal, the validity of the remaining
provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be construed and
enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the particular provision held to be invalid.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Parties agree that this Agreement is the complete expression
of the terms hereto and any oral representations or understandings not incorporated herein are
excluded. Further, any modification of this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
Parties. Both Parties recognize time is of the essence in the performance of the provision of this
Agreement. The Parties agree that this Agreement supersedes any previous agreement between
the Parties regarding the services and obligations set forth herein.
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15. FURTHER ACTS. Each Party agrees to perform any further acts and execute and deliver
any further documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions and intent of
this Agreement. The Parties recognize that additional written agreements may be necessary prior
to implementation of any specific action item.
Executed this day of , 2020 for WHATCOM COUNTY.
Satpal Sidhu, County Executive
Approved as to form:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Executed this day of
Seth Fleetwood, Mayor
Attest:
Andrew Asbjornsen, Finance Director
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
2020, for CITY OF BELLINGHAM.
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June 2, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Attn: Secretary Purdue
1400 Independence Ave., S.W.
Washington, DC 20250
Dear Secretary Perdue:
We appreciate USDA Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) efforts to ensure children have access to
nutritious food during the COVID-19 pandemic through the issuance of nationwide and state
waivers. As more families feel the economic impact of the crisis, we urge you to continue to these
waivers to respond to the growing need throughout the summer, including extending states' area
eligibility waivers to ease the burden on local schools and school districts, as well as state child
nutrition agencies and FNS staff.
Specifically, we ask that you extend Washington's area eligibility waiver for child nutrition
programs through September. A majority of states, including Washington, have received an
area eligibility waiver, yet it is an administrative and logistical challenge for schools to identify
children who have been certified for free or reduced -price school meals. This is a challenge for
rural, suburban and urban districts alike. With each passing day, more children are becoming
eligible for free school meals, yet with schools closed there are significant barriers for newly eligible
families to be certified to receive free school meals.
Even more concerning is that when our school year ends, many schools that have been
successfully feeding kids in need will no longer qualify to continue serving these children because
of area eligibility restrictions. Food security continues to be a top concern for families from a wide
variety of backgrounds and circumstances who now face extreme uncertainty and financial
distress, many of whom never had to worry about how to feed their children until now.
Our schools are trusted, well-connected institutions in communities across our state; families and
community -based organizations have been able to turn to us for much -needed support since
COVID-19 first appeared, and we need to be able to continue to respond to our children's nutrition
needs throughout this summer.
As education leaders and legislators, we appreciate your consideration and encourage you to move
quickly to extend Washington's current waiver and ensure our schools and communities have all
the tools and security we need to respond to children and their families in the current crisis.
Sincerely,
Barry Buchanan, Chair
Whatcom County Council
c: Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
AB2020-240
Satpal Sidhu, Whatcom County Executive
File ID:
AB2020-233
File Created:
05/26/2020
Department:
Assigned to:
Council (Special)
Agenda Date:
06/01/2020
Whatcom County
Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-233
Version: 1
Entered by:
File Type: Resolution
Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360)778-5010
Status: Withdrawn
Final Action: 06/01/2020
Enactment #:
Resolution applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington Plan to move to
Phase 2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Council applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe
Start Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
06/01/2020 Council (Special) WITHDRAWN
Attachments: Agenda Bill Master Report, Proposed Resolution
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/13/2025
• Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE
311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
(360)778-5010
• Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-233
File ID: AB2020-233 Version: 1 Status: Withdrawn
File Created: 05/26/2020 Entered by:
Department: File Type: Resolution
Assigned to: Council (Special) Final Action: 06/01/2020
Agenda Date: 06/01/2020 Enactment#:
Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe Start Washington Plan to move to Phase
2
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution of the Whatcom County Council applying for variance under Governor Inslee's Safe Start
Washington Plan to move to Phase 2
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
06/01/2020 Council (Special)
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Action: Sent To:
WITHDRAWN
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 6/2/2020
PROPOSED BY:
INTRODUCTION DATE:
RESOLUTION NO.
APPLYING FOR VARIANCE UNDER GOVERNOR INSLEE'S
SAFE START WASHINGTON PLAN TO MOVE TO PHASE 2
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee declared a
State of Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak
in the United States and the confirmed person -to -person spread of COVID-19 in Washington
state; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu declared a
State of Emergency in Whatcom County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a state of
pandemic due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a National
Emergency due to COVID-19, and on March 22, 2020 a Major Disaster was declared for the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee imposed a 'Stay Home - Stay
Healthy" Order throughout Washington State prohibiting all people in Washington State
from leaving their homes or participating in social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of
any kind regardless of the number of participants, and all non -essential businesses in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Governor Inslee issued a Proclamation modifying his
"Stay Home - Stay Healthy" Order, with a phased -in approach to re -open Washington,
which will increase the number of Whatcom County residents and frequency of their
encounters with non -household members, and will increase their risk of exposure to persons
with infectious COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which
counties that meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase
2 of the Safe Start Washington approach, and revised that approach on May 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Under the revised Whatcom County meets the criteria for Phase 2; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Health Officer Dr. Greg Stern has reviewed the
current status of COVID-19 in Whatcom County, as well as the plan for reopening, and has
provided a signed recommendation to request a variance to implement all Phase 2
modifications; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Health Board voted on
forward with a variance request submission to implement all
determining that it is in the public's best interest; and
to move
Phase 2 modifications
WHEREAS, necessary plans and resources have been demonstrated and documented
for inclusion with a variance application, including the following:
1. Plans and identified resources making COVID-19 testing available and accessible to
everyone in the county with symptoms consistent with COVID-19
2. The number of reported COVID-19 tests performed by week over the past three weeks,
as well as the number of negative and positive test results for this period
3. Whatcom County's plans and resources to continue performing case investigation and
contact tracing
4. Plans and resources to house people in isolation or quarantine who do not have a home
of wish to isolate or quarantine outside of their home if it becomes necessary
5. Plans to provide needed services to people in isolation and quarantine that these
individuals could not otherwise obtain without going into the community (e.g., food,
medications, etc.)
6. Plans to rapidly responded to outbreaks in congregate care settings and workplaces
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby
approves moving forward with a variance application to be submitted to the Washington state
Department of Health that would allow Whatcom County to implement all Phase 2
modifications.
APPROVED this day of , 2020.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Chair
Rud Browne, Councilmember
Tyler Byrd, Councilmember
Todd Donovan, Councilmember
Ben Elenbaas, Councilmember
Carol Frazey, Councilmember
Kathy Kershner, Councilmember
Attest:
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
Approved as to form:
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney