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COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND
THE KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Kittitas County, through the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD),
is charged with the preservation, promotion, and improvement of health in the
County; and
WHEREAS, KCPHD and the First United Methodist Church, wish to collaborate to carry out
the priority of health improvement initiatives associated with harm reduction
education, testing and counseling, and supply distribution; and
WHEREAS, the First United Methodist Church agrees to allow KCPHD use of their space
located at 507 N. Nanum St., Suite 102, Ellensburg, WA 98926 to conduct these
services; and
WHEREAS, the Parties agree these services should be delivered in the manner detailed in the
memorandum of understanding, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Kittitas
County, Washington, authorizes the Kittitas County Public Health Department to
execute a memorandum of understanding with the First United Methodist Church
that is attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
DATED this �5t7-� day of _ ape I I , 2016, at Ellensburg, Washington.
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Memorandum of Understanding
This Memorandum of Understanding is between First United Methodist Church, located at 210
N Ruby St, Ellensburg, WA 98926, hereinafter referred to as "Methodist Church,"
And
Kittitas County Public Health Department, located at 507 N Nanum St, Suite 102, Ellensburg,
WA 98926, hereinafter referred to as "KCPHD."
PURPOSE OF THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is to establish an agreement
of use of space for conducting harm reduction education, testing and counseling, and supply
distribution.
SCOPE OF SERVICES CONDUCTED include: harm reduction education, HIV and Hepatitis C
testing and counseling, clean syringe exchange and safe disposal of used needles, wound care
education, drug treatment referrals, opiate overdose prevention education, kits for opiate
overdose reversal, and other disease prevention measures, including condom distribution and
Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccination referrals.
THE TERM OF THIS UNDERSTANDING begins on January 1, 2015 and ends upon 30 days
written notice by either party or on December 31, 2017.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF METHODIST CHURCH include the following:
1. Provide one key to KCPHD designated staff person for entrance to the designated space.
2. Ensure the designated space is reserved exclusively for KCPHD use. We plan to offer
services each Thursday from 12:30 to 3:00 pm.
3. Allow KCPHD to use Methodist Church furnishings that are currently housed in the
designated space.
4. Allow KCPHD to bring or install additional furnishings and equipment, such as brochure
rack, room partitions, fan, air conditioner, and other needed items, which will remain the
property of KCPHD.
5. Allow KCPHD to install land-based telephone service in the designated space, at no cost
to Methodist Church, if KCPHD finds this to be necessary.
6. Allow KCPHD staff access to building amenities, including restrooms, heat, and running
water.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF KCPHD include the following:
1. Ensure all utilities are turned off and building is secured before leaving..
2. Ensure cleanliness after using space and proper disposal of garbage.
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3. Follow KCPHD disinfection procedures for surface areas which have come into contact
with any potential biomedical waste, and KCPHD procedures for proper disposal of any
biomedical waste, according to law.
4. Request permission from Methodist Church board members to change or expand hours, if
applicable.
5. Respect church property, grounds and members of the congregation.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY: The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the
performance of this Understanding shall continue to be employees or agents of that party, and
shall not be considered for any purpose to be employees or agents of the other party.
INDEMNIFICATION: Each party agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own
wrongful and/or negligent acts or omissions or those of its officials, officers, agents, or
employees to the fullest extent required by law, and further agrees to save, indemnify, defend,
and hold the other party harmless from any such liability. It is further provided that no liability
shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this agreement except as expressly provided
herein.
BOTH Methodist Church and KCPHD agree to provide all necessary documentation in the
defense of a legal action brought against one or both parties to the Memorandum of
Understanding.
BOTH Methodist Church and KCPHD shall comply with all applicable laws of local, state, and
federal governments.
BOTH Methodist Church and KCPHD shall not discriminate against any client, patient, or use of
service because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam
era or disabled veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap.
S MEMORANDUM;OF UNDERSTANDING is hereby acknowledged;
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