HVE_IAA_Agreement_Kittitas County Sheriff's Office 2026 partial signed

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WEMS INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Washington Traffic Safety Commission AND Kittitas County Sheriff's Office THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, hereinafter referred to as "WTSC," and SUB RECIPIENT NAME Kittitas County Sheriff's Office, hereinafter referred to as "SUB -RECIPIENT." 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) numbers 20.600 and 20.616 for traffic safety grant project 2026-HVE-5734-Region 12 HVE, specifically to provide funding for the law enforcement agencies in WTSC Region 12 to conduct 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. WTSC grant 2026-HVE-5734-Region 12 HVE was awarded to the WTSC 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, 2025, and remain in effect until September 30, 2026 unless terminated sooner, as provided herein. 3. SCOPE OF WORK 3.1.1 Problem ID and/or Opportunity In 2023, Washington State experienced the deadliest year on its roads since 1990. The trajectory of this rise in fatalities reflects a broader trend of increasing impairment -related crashes, speeding, and compounding issues in law enforcement, medical, and judicial systems. This uptick in fatal crashes is deeply intertwined with impaired driving, law enforcement challenges, and societal impacts. Page 1 of 20