HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2023-003BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
RESOLUTTON NO, 2023- 00
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BET\A/EEN WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AND KITTITAS
COUNry, WASHINGTON FOR BOATING SAFETY AND EDUCATTON SERVICES
WHEREAS, RCW 39.34, the lnterlocal Cooperation Act, provides the capability for
public agencies to cooperate by providing services and facilities for mutual advantage; and
WHEREAS, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides grant
assistance to agencies as part of their Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program; and
WHEREAS, Kittitas County is desirous of participating in the RBS program to help
reduce the number and severity of recreational boating casualties of all types associated
with recreational boating and ensure a safe and enjoyable boating environment for ail
users; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each of the parties to the lnterlocalAgreement
attached hereto have determined to enter into this lnterlocal Agreement by action taken at
a regular meeting; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE lT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of County
Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington authorizes the execution of the lnterlocal
Agreement between Kittitas County and Washington State Parks and Recreation
Commission that is attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference, and which
shall be forthwith filed with the Kittitas CountyAuditor pursuant to RCW 39.34.040.
ADOPTED this &d ay of 2023
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HINGTON
Co
,E Clerk of the Board- Julie Kjorsvik
tr Deputy Clerk of the Board- Mandy Buchholz
RESOLUTION
ng
FORM:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AG REEMENT
Between
WASHINGTON STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
And
Kittitas County Sheriffs Office
Agency Size Category: Medium
Marine Lead: Zach Green, 509-962-2525
AGREEMENT# LE: MLE1272
WASHINGTON STAIE PARI(SI
Nov t 4 2A22
BOATING PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT is between the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, ,STATE
PARKS," and Kittitas County Sheriffs Office the'AGENCy,,.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT is to establish a cooperative framework between STATE
PARKS and the AGENCY to enhance the performance of boating safety and education services in
the state per RCW 88.02650 and WAC 352-65.010. The goal is to reduce the number and severity
of recreational boating casualties of all types associated with recreational boating and ensure a
safe and enjoyable boating environment for all users.
THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THAT:
SUMMARY STATEMENT
ln exchange for vessel registration fees, transmitted to the AGENCY by the Washington State
Treasurer, AGENCY shallfumish the necessary personnel, equipment, material, and services and
otherwise do allthings necessary for, or incidentalto, the performance of marine law enforcement
and other duties as defined in chapter 79A.60 Rcw- REGUT-AT|oN oF REoREATIoNAL
VESSELS.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The term of this agreement, once signed by STATE PARKS, shall end on Septemb er 30, 2e23.
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RECORDS MATNTENANCE
The parties to this agreement shall each maintain books, records, documents and other evidence
that sufficiently and properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended by either party in the
performance of the services described herein. These records are subject to inspection, review, or
audit by personnel of both parties, other personnel duly authorized by either party, the Office of the
State Auditor, and fdderal ofticials so authorized by law. All books, records, documents, and other
material relevant to this agreement must be retained for six years after expiration, and the ffice of
the State Auditor, federal auditors, and any persons duly authorized by the parties must have full
access and the right to examine any of these materials during this period.
Records and other documents, in any medium, furnished by one party to this agreement to the
other pafi, will remain the property of the fumishing party, unless otherwise agreed. Each party
shall utilize reasonable security procedures and protections to assure ihat records and documents
provided by the other party are not enoneously disclosed to third parties.
INDEPENDENT CAPACITY
The employees or agents of each party who are engaged in the performance of this agreement will
continue to be employees or agents of that party and will not be considered for any purpose to be
employees or agents of the other party.
AGREEMENT ALTERATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This agreement may be amended by mutualagreement of the parties. Such amendments are not
binding unless they are in writing.
INDEMNIFICATION
Each party is responsible for the actions and inactions of itself and its own officers, employees,
and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE
lf STATE PARKS determines that AGENCY is not in compliance with the minimum requirements of
this agreement, the State Parks Marine Law Enforcement Coordinatorwill notifi AGENCy in
writing of the deficiency. AGENCY will have forty-five days following receipt of the notice of
deficiency to submit a plan satisfactory to STATE PARKS to remedy the deficiency. lf, afterforty-
five days, AGENCY has not submitted a plan to STATE PARKS for remedying the deficiency or is
unable to demonstrate its ability to meet minimum requirements, STATE PARKS will have the
option to terminatethis agreement. lf AGENCY disagrees with STATE PARKS'decision to cancel
this agreement, AGENCY may seek a hearing per chapter 34.05 RCW the Administrative
Procedure Act to contest this decision.
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DISPUTES
ln the event that a dispute arises under this agreement, it will be determined by a Dispute Board in
the following manner: Each party to this agreement appoints one member to the Dispute Board.
The members so appointed jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Boaid. The Dispute
Board reviews thefacts, contract terms, and applicable statutes and rutes and make a
determination of the dispute. The determination of the Dispute Board is final and binding on the
parties hereto.
GOVERNANCE
This Agreement is entered into pursuant to and under the authority granted by the laws of the state
of Washington and any applicable federal laws. The provisions of this agreement must be
construed to conform to those laws.
ln the event of an inconsistency in the terms of this Agreement, or between its terms and any
applicable statute or rule, the inconsistency must be resolved by giving precedence in the foilowing
order:
a. Applicable state and federal statutes and rules;
b. SummaryStatement;and
c. Any other provisions of the agreement, including materials incorporated by
reference.
ASSIGNMENT
Theworkto be provided underthis agreement, and any claim arising thereunder, is not assignable
or delegable by either party in whole or in part, without the express prior written consent of the
other party, which consent may not be unreasonablywithheld,
WAIVER
A failure by either party to exercise its rights under this agreement does not preclude that party
from subsequent exercise of such rights and does not constitute a waiver of any other rights under
this agreement unless stated to be such, in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the
party, and aftached to the original agreement.
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SEVERABILITY
lf any provision of this agreement or any provision of any document incorporated by reference is
held invalid, such invalidity does not affect the other provisions of this agreement which can be
given effect without the invalid provision, if such remainder conforms to the requirements of
applicable law and the fundamental purpose of this agreement, and to this end the provisions of
this agreement are declared to be severable.
ALL WRITINGS CONTAINED HEREIN
This agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this agreement exist or bind the
parties.
GoNTRACT MANA9EMENT
The contract representative for each of the parties are responsible for and are the contact person
for all communications and billings regarding the performance of this agreement.
The Contact Representative forAGENCy is:
Zach Green, Sergeant
Kittitas County Sheriffs Office
50$962-7525
zach. green@co. kittitas.wa. us
The Contract Representative for STATE pARKS is:
Matt Stowers, Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator
(360) 902-8835.
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By:By:
lN wlrNEss WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
Washington State Parks and
Recreation Commission
Kittitas County Sheriffs Office
Title:1), trO Title: *ut-- pt t: t
Date:7 Date:
Approvsd As To Fom:
Mlchael Young
Asst. Attorney Gensral
12121t17
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Exhibit A
AGEI$CY REQUTREMENTS
Signed Agreement:
AGENCY shall sign an Approved Program Agreement with STATE PARKS that contains allqualifications and requirements necessary to establish or maintain eligibility to receive vessel
registration fees as established by RCW 88.02.650. AGENCY agreeJto ule the 4-299 Web
Forms to provide information necessary to complete the annualApproved program Agreement.
AGENCY agrees to utilize the web-enabled process designated by STATE PARKS to generate
the Approved Program Agreement. AGENCY agrees to complete the submission process by
October 15,2022.
Designated Marine Lead / Conference Attendance / Surveys:
AGENCY must designate a "Marine Lead" - the Deputy/Officer/or Supervisor (LT, SGT,
Undersheriff) that is responsible for interacting with STATE PARKS on all issues and matters
related to AGENCY's Marine Law Enforcement unit, Duties include but are not limited to:
o Ensuring all required reports are completed and submitted to STATE PARKS within
document due date guidelines.o Submitting personnel names to attend training courses and conferences.r Attending the annual Fall conference or designating another to attend.. Ensuring that all commissioned officers/deputies identified in the A-2gg Web Form have
received Marine Law Enforcement Training.r Ensuring that alltasks identified on the BOAT Currency Web Form are current and up to
date.r Taking proactive steps to ensure that his/her agency will have all necessary equipment
and other necessary infrastructure in place so to utilize the SECTOR system fdr all
lqaling related safety inspections and warnings. lnspections can be entered into
SECTOR at the time of the inspec'tions or at a later time.r Communicating with STATE PARKS on all mafters and issues that may arise around
recreational boating safety and marine law enforcement and disseminating information
within their agency as appropriate.r Rggponding to any and all recreational boating safety surveys sent by STATE PARKS
within the requested timeline.o Ensuring that alldata on their agency held by STATE PARKS is up to date and accurate.
Reporting Recreational Boating Activities and Financial Data:
Training Currency Forms: AGENCY agrees to complete a BOAT Currency Web Form for each
ofiicer/deputy identified in their A-299 web Form by october 1s of each year. only
officers/deputies whose training qualifications are current will be considered trained.
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Summary of Activity ReportWeb Forms: AGENCY agrees to use the Summary of Activity
Report (SOAR) web form to report all required recreational boating safety (RBS) lAivities.
AGENCY may report the activities daily, monthly, or quarterly using the SOAR Web Forms.
Utilize SOAR Web Forms: AGENCY will use the Summary of Activity Report (SOAR) web form
designated by STATE PARKS to report all required RBS Activities.
Reportlng Frequency: AGENCY must submit a Summary of Activity Report (SOAR) at least
quarterly to STATE PARKS. However, it may report RBS Activities daily or monthly using the
SOAR Web Forms.
Review and Approval of SOAR: STATE PARKS will provide AGENCY with a summary of all
reported RBS Activities at the end of the quarter and provide AGENCY with the opportunity to
corect, update, and/or amend their report to address any inaccuracies or omissions. lf all
information is correct, AGENCY will print, sign, and submit a copy of the SOAR quarterly
summary to STATE PARKS by the designated deadline.
Due Dates: The SOAR is due to STATE PARKS by the 15h of the month following the end of
the quarter as follows:
Vessel Registration Fee Expenditure Report: AGENCY will use the Vesset Registration Fee
Expenditure Report Web Form to provide STATE PARKS with accounting informition as
directed. AGENGY agrees to submit this form by october ls of each yeai.
First Quarter January 1 March 31 Aprill5
Second Quarter Aprill June 30 July 15
Third Quarter July 1 September 30 October 15
Fourth Quarter November 1 December 31 January 15
Quarter Beginning Date End Date SOAR Due Date
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EXHIBIT B
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS
AGENCY Financlal System Report: AGENCY agreesto provide STATE PARKS with a report
from the AGENCYS financial system that demonstrates that vessel registration fees (VRFs) are
deposited in a dedicated account and showing the deposit of state vessel registration funds
received from the Office of State Treasurer. See Exhibit E for an example. This report may not
be an Excelspreadsheet, and it must be submitted with the Vessel Registration Fee
Expenditure Report.
VRF Fund Balance Report: AGENCY agrees to provide STATE PARKS a report from the
AGENCY financial system showing the fund balance of the dedicated VRF account. See Exhibit
E for an example. VRF fund balance on this system-generated report should match the bottom
line on the VRF report ("Total Remaining Balance of State VRF funds for Fiscal yead').
Provide Local Spending: AGENCY agrees to contribute local funds to provide financial
support to its marine law enforcement program to augment the funding provided through VRFs.
Limitation on Use of Funds: AGENCY agrees to use VRFs solely for recreational boating
safe$ purposes, which include all activities or expenditures identified in the document
'Allowable Costs and Expenditures for State Vessel Registration Fees and FederalAssistance
Grants," as now existing or as may be updated in the future. This document can be found on the
MLE Forms Website at: htto://mle.oarks.wa.oov/. AGENCY may charge actual, direct
administrative costs to the VRF account. An example would be actual staff hours spent to fill out
forms, orto maintain the dedicated account. AGENCY agrees not to charge administrative fees
based on an estimated percentage of a staff person's time.
Local Ordinances, STATE PARKS notification: AGENCY agrees that if it adopts a local
ordinance governing recreational boating, the ordinances will be at least as restrictive as, but
may be more restrictive than, washington state boating laws and regulations.
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EXHIBIT C
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Officer/Deputy Qualifications: AGENCY agrees to utilize officers/deputies with law
enforcement certificates from the CriminalJustice Training Commission that authorize them to
enforce all boating laws and regulations. Officers/deputies who have completed equivalent
training may be approved by the STATE PARKS Director or designee.
Officer/Deputy Training Required: AGENCY agrees to ensure that all officers/ deputies
involved in the recreational boating safe$ program attend the Washington State Basic Marine
Law Enforcement Training course. STATE PARKS agrees to provide this training at no charge
to AGENCY. Only officers/deputies that have attended this training will be considered trained.
The AGENCY recognizes the National Association of Boating Law Administrators' Boating
Crewmember Course or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' Marine Law
Enforcement Training Program as an equivalent course. Officers/deputies may attend an
alternative and equivalent course with prior written srATE PARKS approval.
New Programs, Officers/Deputies, Must Acquire Training Within One Year: AGENCY
agrees to acquire required training for officers/deputies within one year of becoming an
approved program, and within one year for each newly assigned boating safety officer/deputy.
Training Cunency:AGENCY must submit a BOAT Currency Requirements Report Web Form
for all ac{ive personnel listed on the roster submitted with the A-299 Web Form by October 1S
each year. These reports must be submitted at least annuatly but may be updated throughout
the year. lf AGENCY feels that they will be unable to complete all training tasks required, it shall
submit a statement of explanation to the Marine Law Enforcement Coordinator.
Document Additional Training: AGENCY agrees to list on the 4-299 form any additional
training courses its personnel have completed.
Vessels and Equipment: AGENCY agrees to acquire and make available the necessary
boating safety patrol equipment, including vessels capable of serving the minimum
requirements outlined in this agreement. Patrolvessels must be properly marked and properly
equipped as provided in chapter 88.02 RCW and chapter 952-60 WAC.
Vessel, Aircraft, Vehicle and Equipment lnventory Required: AGENCY agrees to supply
STATE PARKS with an inventory of all vessels, aircraft, vehicles, and equipment utilized in the
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recreational boating safety missions along with details of how they are equipped each year in
the 4-299 web form.
lnformation required on the A-2gg includes:
Vessels: srATE PARKS requires the following data on each vessel:o Nameo Manufacturero Radio equipped (Y/N): Radio equipped means the vessel has an agency radio
installed or "hardwired". Non-radio equipped boats are vessels that do not have
radios installed. Portable radios may be carried on these boats, but they would
be considered non-radio equipped. Examples include personalwatercrift, drift
loats,jon boals, kayaks, and inflatable rafts (motorized or non-motorized).o SECTOR equipped (Y/N): SECTOR equipped boats are the patrot vesseli that
are SECTOR equipped with a computer or tablet plus printeiand scanner,
including those that are permanently installed or "hardwired" OR portable cased
units that are taken on an off the vessel. Non-sECToR equipped boats are
vessels that do not have a computer, tablet, printer installed or a cased kit.o Modelo Lengtho Type of propulsiono Horsepowero Year purchased
o Funds used to purchase the vessel (local, state, or federal)o Percent of time employed forthe RBS mission
Aircraft: The number of aircraft in your agency and the percentage they used for RBS
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activities.o Aircraft typeo Manufacturero SECTOR/Radioequippedo Modelo Yearo Funds Used forPurchaseo Percent of time employed forthe RBS mission
Vehicles: Other Patrol Vehicles (Trucks, Cars, SUVs, ATVs) The number of other patrol
vehicles assigned to the marine services unit and the percentage they are used toi RgS
activitieso Vehicle Typeo Manufacturero SECTOR/Radio equippedo Modelo Yearo Funds Used for Purchaseo Percent of time employed for the RBS mission
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a Equipment Valued at $5000.00 Dollars (i.e. Engines, Electronics, etc.): Agencies are
re_qqiredlo update their inventory of durable items defined as having a 6ost or value of
$5000.00 dollars or more. Only items listed under "atlowable expenies" defined in in the
document "Allowable Costs and Expenditures for State Vessel Registration Fees and
FederalAssistance Grants" (found on the MLE Forms Website at
http://mle.parks.wa.gov/) should be purchased with vessel registration fees.o Equipment Typeo Manufacturero Modelo Year purchased
o Funds used for Purchase (local, state, federal)
Sale of Vessels Purchased with Vessel Registration Fees or STATE PARKS provided
Federal Funding: AGENCY agrees to notify STATE PARKS 60 days in advance of the sale
date of any vessel purchased with federal funds provided by STATE PARKS. The sale of
vessels purchased with state dollars, when sold at the end of their useful life, must be consistent
with the AGENCY's policies and procedures. AGENCY agrees to remove the vessel from the
Patrol Vessel lnventory once it is sold.
Boating Accident Reports Required, Timeline to Submission: AGENCY agrees to submit
accident reports to STATE PARKS (in compliance with RCW 794.60.200, RCW 794.60.220 and
WAC 352-70) as follows:
. fo,r any boating accident resulting in a death, or in an injury requiring hospitalization,
AGENCY agrees to:o Notifi7 STATE PARKS within 48 hours of becoming aware of the incident.o Fill out and submit a complete Boating Accident lnvestigation Report (BAIR -form number A425) within ten days of the occunence.o lnclude.the results of any other investigation conducted by the agency, including
but not limited to statements from witnesses or any party involved, photos, maps,
or additional information.o Submit, within one week of completion, any corone/s reports concerning the
death of any person resulting from the boating accident.o ln addition to the requirements above, for any boating accident resulting in a death, or in
an injury requiringtrospitalization, OR damage to any vessel or property of two thousand
dollars or more, OR a vessel is a complete loss, OR a person disappears from the
vessel under circumstances that indicate death, AGENCY agrees to submit a Boating
Accident Report (BAR - Form number A-440) within 10 days of the occurrence to
STATE PARKS.
BoaterAssistance: AGENCY agrees to create and maintain the ability to respond, or
coordinate response to, boating emergencies that occur within AGENCY's jurisdiction and
document each occurrence and report it to STATE PARKS through the Summary of Activity
Report (SOAR) Web Form as prescribed in this agreement. AGENCY agrees to report each
incident utilizing the following definitions:
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Search & Rescue/Recovery: Search and rescue (SAR) is defined as a water-borne
response (including aircraft) involving a person or vessel in peril. AGENCy agrees to
only report SAR cases on the Summary of Activity Report (SOAR) Web Form-that were
assigned a case number by their agency or a uscG MISLE case lD Number and an
Urgent Marine lnformation Broadcast (UMIB) initiated by the USCG. Agencies should
not report assists (defined below) as SAR cases.
Assist: An'Assist" is defined as aid where there is no immediate dangerto the vessel or
its occupants. This includes vessels involved in boating accidents, disibled, aground,
out of fuel, or otherwise unable to reach a safe mooring under its own power. Assistance
may include providing a tow, jump start, re-floating, re-righting, fuel, repair, repair parts,
assisting persons in the water, etc. This does NOt include the salvage of a vissei once
abandoned, or commercialvessels. AGENCY agrees to report responses of this nature
as assisls and will report the number of vessels assisted and the number of persons
assisted on the SOAR web form.
Boating Safety Patrols Required, Minimum Hours: AGENCY agrees to patrol on the waters
of its jurisdiction with the intent of enforcing Washington State Boating Safety Laws and
Regulations and to promote boating safety some minimum hours based on their agency size(Small- 133, Medium -255, Large - 436) per year during peak boating hours within AGENCy,sjurisdiction. Patrol hours can be a combination of hours patrolling on the water in a vessel as
well as hours spent at boat launch ramps or other appropriate shore-side enforcement activities.
Enforcement of Boating Laws Required: AGENCY agrees to enforce all Washington State
boating safety laws and regulations including vessel registration laws as specified in fitte gg
RCW and as specified in local codes or ordinances. ln addition, AGENCy shalldocument and
report the numbers of inspections and warnings for each type of boating violation through
SECTOR either at the time of the inspection or at a later time. STATE PARKS recommends that
AGENCY adopt azera tolerance policy in the enforcement of mandatory boater education card
carriage, life jacket wear/caniage, boating under the influence, and rules of the road violations,
and strongly consider issuing citations for violations of these laws, in all circumstances.
Boating Safety lnspections Required: AGENCY shallcomplete a minimum numberof written
boating safety inspections based on their agency size (Small - 92, Medium - 2g3, Large -g72)using the SECTOR system or Form #A-274 during enforcement and informationalcontacts
when considered safe and appropriate to document boater compliance with state boating laws.
STATE PARKS will provide boating safety inspection forms. AGENCY shall enter all inspections
through sEcroR either at the time of the inspections or at a later time.
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Boating Safety Education Program Required, Designated Officer or Deputy: AGENCy
shall create, adopt, and/or maintain a boating safety education and information program. At a
minimum AGENCY shall designate an officer/deputy to coordinate the activities of the boating
s{ety education program. AGENCY shall ensure that the designated boating safety education
officer/deputy receives training from STATE PARKS. AGENCY agrees that the deslgnated
officer or deputy will oversee AGENCYs boating safety education and outreach program
including, but not limited to, coordinating activities listed in Exhibit F. AGENCY is noi obligated
to engage in all outreach and education activities listed in Exhibit F but it must ensure that its
program is appropriate for the types of boating and primary boating accidents within AGENCy,s
jurisdiction.
Waterway Marking:AGENCY agrees to place and maintain Aids to Navigation (ATONs) as
appropriate, within the waters of AGENCY's jurisdiction. AGENCY agrees to report to STATE
PARKS the number and hours spent placing or maintaining only the ATONs that they are
responsible for within its jurisdiction on the SOAR web form. AGENCY agrees to use only those
waterway markers that conform to the united states Aids to Navigation System.
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Approved Program:A marine law enforcement program that has signed an Approved program
Agreement with Washington State parks and is in good standing.
EXHIBIT D
NOTES AND DEFINITIONS
Washington STATE PARKS' Marine Law Enforcement Training Program is accredited through
the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators eoat Operation and Training
(BOAT) Program. As a term of accreditation, STATE PARKS must ensure that all active marine
officers and deputies maintain proficiency in basic recreational boating safety skills. This is
important because these skills are perishable but critical to operate in a marine environment.
STATE PARKS recognizes that there are many different circumstances that could prevent
training from being completed (wildfires, maintenance issues, staffing shortfalls, etc.). Each
circumstance willbe evaluated on its own merits.
Boating Safety Patrol: The total number of hours that all agency vessels patrolled on the
water. These are the actual hours as documented on the patrol vessel hour meter or logbook.
Note that this is different than officer on-water patrol hours. lf two officers are patrolling on a
single vessel for eight hours, you would report eight boating safety patrol houis and 1b officer
on-water patrol hours. The patrol hours do not include transit time to the body of water to be
patrolled.
lnstructor Quatified Gertlfied Boating Education lnstructors: Any officer/deputy designated
as Certified Boating Education lnstructors must be listed as lnstructor eualified forthe
Adventures in Boating course by the State Parks Education and Outreach program Manager.
STATE PARKS considers education and outreach activities a key component of preventing
boating injuries and fatalities. Classroom instruction, school presentations, and participation in
Community Events, along with Dealer and Rental site visits, and effective use oi medL are
crucialto preventing boating accidents and fatalities,
Local Spending: These are funds appropriated by the city or county government used for
boating safety programs. Local funds cannot include state or federal granl doltars.
Peak Boating Hours: STATE PARKS defines peak boating hours as four hours on Friday
aftemoon/evening and I hours Saturday and Sunday for weekends from Memorial Day to Labor
Day, which equals approximately 332 hours per boating season. STATE pARKS also
recognizes that AGENCY may be impacted by non-traditional Peak Boating seasons due to
hunting and fishing activities. STATE PARKS maintains this patrol hour goll to ensure local
agencies are focused on injury prevention activities. While many agencies patrolmany more
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hours than 332 and many agencies patrol less than 332 hours, the goal to achieve these patrol
hours remains the same. \Mile the patrol hour goal is 332 hours, STATE PARKS has collected
data for patrol hours performed by all participating agencies over a period of years and has
established the average boat log hours for agencies based on jurisdiction population size
according to the U.S. Census. Patrol hours are considered a critical mehic. li is used by STATE
PARKS to determine if an agency is complying with the minimum requirements. Failingto
achieve the minimum number of hours of patrol (based on size) could be a factor in determining
ineligibilig for vessel registration fees.
RBS Activities: AGENCY is required to report all RBS activities to STATE PARKS on the
Summary of Activity Report (SOAR) web form. RBS Activities include, but are not limited to,
enforcement activities, outreach and education, and administrative support.
Trained: Commissioned officer/deputy trained by the CJTC or equivalent who has attended the
Basic Marine Law Enforcement Course or STATE PARKS approved equivalent and has
maintained currency requirements documented on the BOAT Cunency Web Form. AGENCy
must have a trained officer/deputy aboard a vessel in order to use vessel registration fees to
pay either the trained officer or untrained officers/deputies.
Web'enabled Forms: These are forms located on the website http://mle.oarks.wa.oov/ that are
the official documents used by STATE PARKS in the administration of state vesset regGtration
fees and federal financial assistance grants. These forms replace paper versions used prior to
CY 2018 and must be used as a condition of ongoing eligibility to receive state vessel
registration fees.
NorE: Paper insoection forms (Form # 4-274) will not be acceoted in 2023.
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Example of a VRF Fund Balance Report
Example of a Financial System Report
EXHIBIT E
F|NANC|AL RFPORT EXAMPLES
XXXTOO( County
fund Msster-All Funds
Balances as of ffilo$lzot7
Key Cash in
Funds
Pcoled
cash
Fboled
lnvestment
lnvestment
Funds
Caih &
lnvestments
Total
Pavables
Available
fundi
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BoaUng
Safety
57,294.&o.00 0.oo o.oo 57,294,64 7,300..64 641595.2S
57,294.ffi o.00 o.oo o.00 57,294.ffi 7,3ffi.64 64,595.28
Balance as ofoe/oo/20l7 matches
Bottom line {Total Remaining
Balance on VRF Report
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Bate of
Transfer/
Deposit
Date: O6O602017
Receiued Ff,q$: $tslegfl{AHgnthlvEff ,
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TreasurerCssh fieceipt
Beceiptf
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Fundlftey Renenue Descdption Arnount
$za.;M.tz130State
Total $zo,7u.tz
Dedieated Account
For BoatingSafety
Recetued
Correct
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EXHIBIT F
EDUCATION ANq OUTREACH TACTICS AND.SUGGESTED GOALS
Education Classes: This is classroom instruction of the Adventures in Boating course
sanctioned by Washington State Parks that qualifies passing students to obtaii a Mandatory
Boater Education Card.. SmallAgency, 15 students, 1 Class. Medium Agency, 20 students, 1 Class, Large Agency, 50 students, 'l Class
Boating Safety Presentations to Groups: These are boating safety presentations to variousgroups,_yacht clubs, kayak clubs, anglers, and any groups that use uobts on the water.. SmallAgency, 10 hours. Medium Agency, 15 hours. Large Agency, 25 hours
Vessel Dealer Site Visits: These are visits.to vessel dealerships and brokers, where applicable,
to_ ensure they are following dealer registration laws, educate them on any safety issues witn typ!of vessels they sell, and. checks that required safety equipment is on boaid during teit rides andsea trials. Dealers should also be encouraqed to remind iheir customers of the mindatory boatereducation requirement, '
Boating lafety Presentations to Schools: These are presentations to local public and private
schools, K-12, colleges or universities.r SmallAgency, 10 hours. Medium Agency, 15 hours. Large Agency, 25 hours
Vessel Rental Site Visits: These are site visits to localvessel rental sites if they exist. The intent
is to ensure the employees and renters are following the guidance on the MotorVessel Rentat
9"t"tY Checklist (Form number P&R 4446 - Rev OAlZOtT;. frese can also be site visits tobusinesses that rent out kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards or other small non-motorized
craft. The intent of visits in this case is to emphasize basic safety behaviours such as
encouraging renters to always wear a life jacket and encouraging boating in low hazard areas.. SmallAgency, 2 visits. Medium Agency, 4 visits
' Large Agency, 6 visits
Participation in Community Events: These are events like county fairs, parades, and night outsthat hav-e the ability to reach large numbers of community memberi. n quitiRed event reqiiresface-to-face interaction with community members. Participation on the water in r"gitt"", races,opening days where there is little to no face-to-face interaction between omcervGfuiies anocommunity members does not count as a'Community Evenf'. Atso, maintaining a screen line orsecurity area at an on-water event does not count forieporting event hours on ihe SOAR.. SmallAgency, 40 hoursr Medium Agency, 1S0 hours
' Large Agency, 27S hours
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. SmallAgency, 5 visits
' Medium Agency, 10 visits. Large Agency, 15 visits
Professional Prevention P_artners (Safe Kids, Power Squadron, USCG Auxiliary, etc.):
Engaging partners can multiply the effectiveness of a marine law enforcement progrtm's '
effectiveness by increasing its area of influence and leveraging the resources dt pirtners.
Partnering activities include meetings, conference calls, event participation, and ictualon-water
time. Agencies should.report the hours spent working with Prevention partners conducting RBS
activities in their jurisdictions as well as meetings, conference calls etc.. SmallAgency, t hour
' Medium Agency, 3 hours. Large Agency, 5 hours
Media Gontacts: Agencies shouid distribute recreational boating safety content through their own social
media channels, social media channels of their partners, or the news media.
Owned Media: This is the number of hours spent on this activity and the number of posts orarticles distributed through communication channels that are owned and manageO Ui ttre agency,
like the ggency website, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter), newsletteri, etc.. SmallAgency,4 hours. Medium Agency, I hours. Large Agency, 16 hours
Earned Media: This is the number of hours spent on this activity and the number of articles
broadcast through media channels that are not managed by the agency. Examples include
stories in the newspaper, radio, television. Agencies should also countihe number of recreational
boating safety posts on the social media channels of partner organizations when the agency canshow that the posts are the result of its interaction with that part-ner.. SmallAgency, 4 hours. Medium Agency, I hours. Large Agency, 16 hours
laTpgigns; Operation D1y !!ater, Spring Aboard, Nationalsafe Boating Week, and SafePaddling Week See the SOAR web form for reporting requirements, and gdab for all agencies
reg-ardless of size is participation in these campaigns. The State Parks Recleational Boaling
Safety Communication staff will distribute content to all agencies for each of the campaignsl
making participation quick and simple. These campaignsian have a powerfut impaci if i;1
agencies participate.
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The 9E9l?$on-Dryi /ater campaign is a national campaign focused on the deterrence of
boating under the influence. Participation in this campaign is mandatory for all agencies
that receive a federal.assistance grant. lt is a combination of emphasis patrols aid media
the weekend before the Fourth of July.
The Sprinq Ahoard campaion is a nationatcampaign designed to encourage all boaters to
take a recreational boating safety class. lt occurs in late March.
Wisa.nationallyobservedweekfocusedonencouragingallboaters to wear their lifejackets. ln addition to media posts, agencies "r" encouiad"U to
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participate in "Wear lT" events. More information will be distributed in the late winter about
this.camp_aign to help agencies effectively participate. This campaign is sdnsot"O OV tn"National Safe Boating Council.
9afe PaddlinqWe,.ek is a-new_campaign being sponsored by the Washington State parks
Recreational Boating Safety Program. The purp6se of the week is to elevlte awareness
3rgu.nd basic paddling safety behaviours such as always wearing a pFD, obtaining
training etc.
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Applicatlon Year:
2023
STAFFING
Updat€d 1qrZE/2020
EXHIBIT G
DATA ENTERED ON THE A:?99 FORM
washington State Parks & Recreation commission - Recreatlonal Boatlng program
Request for Boatlng Safety program Approvat
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INFO
Agency Size
Kittitas County OIfice
Slgning Olficer Officer
Signing Oftrccr last Number
Roles SAW ID Rank Fhst Nrme Last Nsmc Commlsslon FT/PT Email Addresg D{te of
Il{arine LE.
Trainlw
Tralning
Current?
Non-WAParks
Counes
Undersheri
ff Clayton Myers Regular Full time clay.myer@co.
kittitas.waus
4il9^999 No
Boaling Ed
InstructotL
ead
Detective Brcnt Severson Regular Full tirne brent.severson
@co.kittitas.wa.
4120t2ffi0 Yes
Invesligator,
Boating
Safety
Oflicer
Fiscal
Lead,Coordi
nalor of
Boating
Education,
Marine
Lead
Sergeant Zach Green Regular Full time zach.green@co.
kittitas.wa.us
4127t2006 Yes
Boating
Safety
Ofiicer
Deputy James Nale Regular Full lime james.nale@co.
kittitas.waus
4^9t2007 Ycs
Supervisor Chief Ben Kokjer Regular Full time ben.kokjer@o.
kittitas.wa.us
4fl9t2007 N/A for
this
Safety
Sergeant Nate Foster Regular Full time nsthan.fosler@c
o.kittitas.wa-us
4^0t2008 Yes
Safety
Deputy David Houseberg Regular Full time david.houseberg
@co.kittitas.wa"
[q
4lt5t20to Yes
Boaling
Safety
Ofiicer
Sergeant Jason Goeman Regular jason,goeman@
co.kittitas.wa.us
4t5t2018 Yes
Boating
Safety
Ofiicer
Deputy Ben Corbett Regular ben.corbet@co.
kittitas.wa.us
415t20t8 Yes
Borting
Safety
Officer
Deputy Mark Rickey Regular Full time mrrkrickey@o
.kittiias.wa.us
4lsl200l Yes
Boating
Safety
Ofrrccr
Deputy Kylie Romero Regular kylie.romero@c
o.kitlitss-wa.us
rcAnu20 Yes
Boating
Safety
Ofiicer
Deputy Mike Bruce Regular mike.bruce@co.
kittibs.wa.us
rclv2a0 Yes
Safety
Deputy Chuck Bery Regular chuck.berg@co.
kittitas.wa.us
4t27nN6 Yes
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Boating
Safety
Officer
Deputy Ryan Johnston Regular ryanjohnston@
co.kittitas.wa.us
4t7t2022 No
Numberof fhll TimeRES Ofilcer ofPirt RBSI Oflicers
7.00 0^00
Number of Other RBS Ollicen Mrrine Lcad Mobile Phone
0.00 509-962:7525
BOAT PATROI. SCHEOUTE
Patrol Season Begins Patrol Season Ends
sll8l2023 9n9n023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Frt Sst
Patrol Hours t0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Number of Oflicers 2.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.@
Number of Vessels t.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Total Planncd Patrol Houn
255.00
RBS EqUIPMENT, VESSE|.S, AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLES
updated 10282020
Total Phsned Inspections
283.00
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Type VNel Neme Vchicld
AlrcnlU
EQuipmmt
Tvna
Me[fscturcr Sdtor/
Radlo
Modd I*nglh Propubion
Typc
Horse
Powr
Yar Funds Uscd
for Purchesc
7o Time Uscd
for RBS
V*scIs PCW 3 Scadoo Radio
cnuin*d
23EG00 10.00 Jct t00.00 2,014 100.00
PCW4 Scadoo Radio
enrinncd
23EC00 l0_00 Jel 100.00 2,O14 100.00
Vessels Mrinc 2 Rogue Radio Scmbl
ct
I8.00 Jet 200_00 2,006 Strtc,t00.00
Vcsscls 4 Achillx Radio
earrinncd
Irflatabl
c
12.00 Jet 40.00 2,003 100.00
Vcsscls Cutomweld SECTOR
cquippc4Radi
o eouinned
Cobn 24.00 Prop 250.00 2,0t9 100.00
Muinc 3 Emenon Radio
eouinncd
Jct Slcd t8.00 Jcl t40.00 2,0t0 Statq t00.fl,
)rd F-?50 25.00
Number ofRodio Equipped [orts Numberof Non-Radio Equlpped Boers
6.00
Numbcr of Aircrrft ofOther Patrol
0.00 1.00
ofV€ssels ofVesseb Equipped
t.00 5.00
LOCAL ORDINANCES
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