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WEMS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Washington Traffic Safety Commission AND Kittitas Gounty SO THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC," and Kittitas Countv SO hereinafter referred to as "SUB-REClPlENT." NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the authority provided to WTSC in RCW 43.59 and RCW 39.34, terms, conditions, covenants, and performance contained herein, or attached and incorporated and made a part hereof, the parties mutually agree as follows: 1, PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT: The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding, provided by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and allowed under the Assistance Listings Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 20.600 for traffic safety grant proj ed 2024-HV E-51 22-Region 12 Target Zero Task Force specifically to provide funding for the law enforcement agencies in WTSC Region 12 rcconduct straight time or overtime enforcement activities (traffic safety emphasis patrols) as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW), in support of Target Zero priorities. The Target Zero Manager (TZM) and/or the Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) shall coordinate the SOW with the SUB-RECIPIENT with the goal of reducing traffic crashes. 6trn1 2024'HVE-5122-Region 12 Target Zero Task Force was awarded to the wrsc Region 12 to support collaborative efforts to conduct HVE activities. By signing this agreement, the SUB-RECIPIENT can seek reimbursement for straight time or overtime for approved law enforcement activity expenses incurred as a participant in the region's HVE grant. 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution by both parties, but not earlier than October 1,2023, and remain in effect until September 30, 2024 unless terminated sooner, as provided herein. 3. SCOPE OF WORK 3.1.1 Problem lD and/or Opportunity The main causes of serious injury and fatality collisions on Washington's roadways are driver impairment through drug and/or alcohol use, speeding, occupant restraint mis/nonuse, and distraction. Fatalities have increased almost 40 percent since 2019. Despite a very high seat belt use rate (greater than 90% for many years in a row), the number of unrestrained fatalities page 1 of 16