BPHRATA CITY COUNCIL  MAYOR BRUCE REIM MAYOR PRO-TEM WILLIAM COE COUNCIL, MEMBERS: AATILEENALISIOL: KATILEENIARKIR. SARAH MCDONNELL. VALLIMILARD, MATTI MOORE. TONY MORA,  CITY ADMINITRATOK MIKE WARREN AGENDA FOR May 4, 2022 -=  ZOOM - TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE DIAL: 1-253-215-8782, follow prompts  City of Ephrata Meeting ID: 642-397-7833#  6:001 PM  EXECUTIVE: SESSION. - THE CITY OF EPHRATA CONDUCTS EXECUTIVE SESSIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 42.30.1100FTHE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT 1.E Evaluation of Personnel Performance RCW.4230.110(D)8)  7:001 PM  REGULAR: SESSION 1. Called to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Recording of Meeting: NO 6. Presentations:  5. Additions or corrections to published Agenda a. Department of Ecology- -Liz Ellis  b. Economic Development Council April 20, 2022, update- - Matt Moore  II  CONSENT AGENDA  1. Approval of Claim Fund Bills and Checks Issued 2. Approval of Council Minutes: April 20, 2022 3. Approval of Special Event Application:  BILLS: Millard, Allstot Mora    III STAFE.COMMITTEE, & AGENCY REPORTS  IV CLOSED RECORD DECISIONS RCWCIAPTERS 36,- 42:0 OPENPIMLACINPUT:  V  PUBLIC HEARINGS  VI ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS  VII ITEMS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 1. First Quarter 2022 Financial Report  VIII ITEMS FOR COUNCILACTION  1. Authorize Administration to execute MOA with Department of Ecology  2. Approve Amendment #7 - Design and Engineering  IX CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT  BILLS: Millard, Allstot Mora    CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  April 20, 2022  City Council oft the City of Ephrata, Grant County Washington met ini regular session on April 20, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Bruce Reim and adjourned to executive session to discuss acquisition of real estate or site selection (RCW 42.30.110()(b) for one hour. Executive session adjourned, no decisions This meeting is also available remotely by phone using the ZOOM call in number and Members Present: Mayor Bruce Reim, Mayor Pro Tem William Coe, Council  were. made or action taken. Meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.  City meeting ID.  members Kathleen Allstot, Kathleen Harris, Sarah McDonnell, City Administrator Mike Warren, City Attorney Anna Franz, Public Works Director Bill Sangster, Community Development Director Dan Leavitt, Community Relations Director Traci Bennett, Police Chief Kurt Adkinson, City Clerk/Finance Director Leslie Trachsler, Police Captain Erik Koch and Evidence Official  Valli Millard, and Matt Moore  Staff Present:  Heather Rhoades  Motion to excuse Council member Mora. (m/s Allstot/Millard) Motion carried.  Pledge of Allegiance was said.  No public signed up to speak. This meeting is being recorded. Agenda: There were no additions or correction to the agenda.  Presentations: None Motion carried.  Consent Agenda: Motion was made to approve consent agenda. (m/s McDonnell/Coe),  Items on the consent agenda are as follows:  Claims #94767 through #94873 in the amount of $495,993.91 Payroll Check #47173 through #47180: in the amount of $25,037.20    Payroll Claims #94740 through #94756 in the amount of $240,546.20 Payroll Direct Debit in the amount of $13,402.57 Payroll Direct Deposit in the amount of $218,047.33 Claims #94736 through #94739 in the amount of $6,142.31 Claims #94757 through #94766in the amount of $80,457.96 Minutes of the March 16, 2022 Council meeting  Manual Checks #86042022, 87042022, 88042022, and 89042022 in the amount  of$4,860.21  Special Event Applications:  Columbia Ride Bike Rodeo, May 12, 2022 Sage and Sun Fun Run, June 11,2022 Touch A Truck, May 14, 2022 Car Show and Shine, July 16, 2022 Corpus Christi Procession, June 19, 2022 Sage N Sun Festival, June 10-11,2022 EHS Senior Class Party,June 10, 2022  Ephrata Lions Club Annual Fishing Derby, April 16, 2022  Dog Licensing, Microchipping and Vaccination Report: Heather Rhoades reported that the EPD hosted a vaccination clinic with the help of Animal Friends Rescue Society of Grant County and Hands N Paws Animal Assistance at the ERC on March 26th. This Public Hearing Ordinance 22-06 Vacating a portion of Smith Avenue: Mayor Reim opened public hearing at 7:02 p.m. Director Leavitt gave a brief staff report. The City received a request from Jose Valle of 106 Thurston Street to vacate the unimproved portion of Smith Avenue which is adjacent to his residential property. This would increase the size of! his existing lot and provide the room needed to build a detached shop. Land adjacent to the proposed street vacation has an assessed value of $1.27/square foot. The area being asked tol be vacated is 10,237 square feet which equates to an approximate value of $13,000.00 based on the assessed value oft the adjacent lot. Leavitt advised Council that if vacated, they should determine the appropriate amount of compensation the City should receive for the vacated property. If Council vacates the entire width of the street, half would be dedicated back to the city the other half could be purchased by Mr. Keith Kalanquin of 605 Hilltop Drive addressed Council regarding his concern over maintaining access to the lower half of his property; access for fire trucks in case of a fire on the hillside, which has occurred in the past; and the city providing alley access with Brian Jacobsen of 526 Jadehurst Drive addressed Council regarding the lack oft trails connecting the different sections of town and wondered if there is aj possibility that ai trail could be located at the base of this hill. He commented that Swanson Addition is not well connected to the Middle School or skate park and would like to see this property  clinic was very well attended.  Valle. Each halfi is approximately 25' wide and 204.75' long.  their portion of the vaçated street.  vacated in a way that preserves public access.    Mr. Kalanquin addressed his conçerns of a trail along the bottom side oft the hill commenting that this would require an easement which would take additional property from him that he pays taxes on, and would create additional garbage being deposited on Jose Valle of 106 Thurston Street addressed his concerns that the City maintain their half oft the vacated street and come up with a way to eliminate people coming up and down the hill as there is al lot of foot traffic, and that an open access would benefit him as well. He would like an agreement from the City to maintain their portion and would like Council discussion ensued regarding the price. Counselor Franz advised that Council can establish what compensation they want but will be setting precedence for future sales of Director Leavitt also advised that if only 25 feet of the easement is vacated, this would change the setback requirements for Mr. Valle as his lot, with the additional property, would be a corner lot. Which could potentially adversely affect his plans for building a Legal Counsel further advised that the only issues before Council is to address the vacation of the full 50' width of the easement, or just to vaçate half of the easement; and to determine the value to attach to the property. They do have the option to table the There being no further public comment, Mayor Reim closed public hearing closed at 7:24 Resolution 22-04-1 Division Street Sewer Collapse: Director Sangster gave al brief staff report. City crews discovered a collapsed sewer main on Division Street in the alley between. J and KI NE creating an emergency situation as this line services the northeast section of town. This resolution defines the emergency, authorizes administration to dispense with the statutory competitive bidding requirements and approves, confirms and Motion to approve and accept Resolution 22-04 declaring the existence of an emergency and waiving and dispensing with the statutory competitive bidding requirements. (m/s Ordinance 22-04-1 Establishing Fund 429: Director Trachsler advised that this ordinance establishes a Water Reserve Fund for the specific purpose to set aside funds for Motion to approve and accept Ordinance 22-04 Establishing Fund 429 - Water Reserve  his property.  further discussion regarding the price per square foot.  vacated easements.  shop  ordinance and have staff make any recommended changes.  p.m.  ratifies the contract award to POW of Pasco, WA.  Moore/Allstot) Motion carried.  the cost to acquire and purchase additional water rights. Fund. (m/s Coe/Millard) Motion carried.    Ordinance 22-05-A Amending the 2022 Budget: This budget amendment allocates funds to be moved from the Water Sewer Fund (424) to the Water Reserve Fund for Motion to approve and accept Ordinance 22-05 amending the 2022 Budget. (m/s Ordinance 22-06- Vacating a portion of Smith Avenue: This Ordinance vacates a portion oft the unimproved Smith Avenue and establishes the value for the vacated Council discussion ensued regarding the width of the vacation; setting the value - assessed value VS market value and no value; the city's obligation toj provide access to the lower portion of the Hilltop Drive lots; adding the City's half to Lee Park; and providing Council requested additional information from staff regarding the City's obligation to provide access; has the City, in the past, already set a precedence regarding easement vacation and value; what is the assessed value versus market value; and are there any  future purchase of water rights and associated costs.  Allstot/Millard) Motion carried.  property.  an access point to the lower hillside.  other lots similar.  Motion table Ordinance 22-06. (m/Allstot) Motion carried.  Accept Grant for Behavioral Health Support and Suicide Prevention: Chief Adkinson gave al brief staff report. The Police Department applied for and received a $10,000 grant from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to support officer mental health. The grant will be utilized to enter into aj professional services agreement with a behavioral health specialist and cover training expenses for agency Motion to authorize administration to accept the grant award. (m/s Harris/Millard) Approve Policy 1070 "Spirit of] Ephrata Award": Heather Rhoades addressed Council. The Spirit of Ephrata Award program allows the City to publicly recognize the actions of private citizens, businesses and organization by establishing a formal process Motion to approve Policy 1070 "Spirit of Ephrata Award". (m/s Moore/Harris) Motion Approve Agreement with GCEDC: This is a renewal of our agreement in support of the Grant County Economic Development Council (GCEDC). The EDC provides workshops and support to existing local industrial and agricultural businesses and provides consultation and assistance to prospective commercial and industrial clients.  personnel regarding officer wellness.  Motion carried.  tor receive, review and recommend recognition.  carried.    They provide a comprehensive marketing package aimed at highlighting: agriculture, commerce and industry, energy resources, education, recreation, tourism, and quality-of- Motion to authorize administration to execute Agreement with Grant County Economic Approve Agreement with Cascadia Law Group: Counselor Franz gave al brief staff report. The process of acquiring water: rights requires the assistance ofl legal representation who is well versed in the water rights issues and recommends retaining the services of Cascadia Law Group to assist the City in reviewing our portfolio and search. Motion to authorize Administration to execute Agreement with Cascadia Law Group. Accept Grant from Washington State Attorney General's Office: Evidence Officer Rhoades, gave a brief staff report. The Police Department received a grant for $2,900 from the State Attorney General's Office for the purchase ofa a refrigeration unit to store sexual assault kits. The grant funds will be used toj purchase a commercial grade Motion to accept grant from Washington State Attorney General's Office. (m/s  life in Grant County.  Development Council. (m/s Moore/Coe) Motion carried.  (m/s Alstot/McDonnell) Motion carried.  refrigerator for the storage and retention of this evidence. Coe/Harris) Council discussion ensued, motion carried.  Approve surplus/sale of Police Department weapons: Captain Koch gave a brief staff report and advised that the State Legislature passed a new law (RCW 10.116.040) prohibiting law enforcement form possessing military equipment". Full automatic firearms meets the definition of "military equipment". The agency currently has 2 weapons that meets this definition and is requesting Council surplus them tol be sold for Motion to surplus 2 HK UMP 40 weapons and authorize the sale per. ATF protocols. Approve Fireworks Stand: Administrator Warren reported that a fireworks application has been received from J& & MI LLC: for the July 4th season. The stand will be located in Motion to approve Fireworks Stand application from J &MLLC. (m/s Millard/Coe) Moore abstained; Harris, Coe, McDonnell and Millard voted aye; Allstot voted nay; Approve Port of Ephrata Use Agreement (EVOC): Chief Adkinson advised that this Use Agreement allows the Ephrata Police Department to utilize an abandoned port runway for Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training. The department has  parts per ATF protocols.  (m/s McDonnell/Moore) Motion carried.  the Moore Furniture parking lot. Sales will take place per City Code.  motion carried.  been utilizing this runway for many years.    Motion to approve the Use Agreement and authorize Administration to execute  Agreement. (m/s Allstot/Harris) Motion carried.  City Administrator Report:  Tree Removal: Administrator Warren advised that there are 25 trees in the downtown corridor that are ini need of being removed due to being dead and/or causing a tripping hazard by heaving the sidewalk. Trees earmarked for removal have a red ribbon around them. Currently there are no plans for replacements. Council discussion ensued.  There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.  Bruce Reim, Mayor  ATTEST:  Leslie Trachsler, City Clerk    DATE: April 15, 2022  To: EDC Officers, Directors & Ex-Officio Directors FROM: Brant Mayo, Executive Director VISION: Economic Prosperity & Quality Growth  Grant County MISSION: To work for the continued orderlygrowth of the Grant County economy  tmomepemtpmmicand while improving quality ofl life  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 7:00 AMI WED. APRIL20, 2022 I VIRTUAL ONLY  BOARD MEETING AGENDA  1) Welcome & Call meeting to Order.  ..Louis Szablya Dale Pomeroy .Juliann Dodds Andy Coe .Brant Mayo/Staff Brant Mayo  2) Approve March 2022 Board Meeting Minutes. 3) Review March 2022 Financial Reports 4) Convergent (Properity Campaign). 5) Report on EDC Activities 6) Unfinished (Old) Business  a. SBDC - Update  7) New Business  8) Board Member Round Table.  Board Members Louis Szablya  9) Adjourn.  2021 FUTURE EDCMEETINGS & EVENTS  Board of Directors  May 18, 2022  7:00 AM TBA  6594PATTON BOULEVARD NE I MOSES! LAKE, WA! 98837 IP PHONE:509-764-6579 IFAX509-765-5161    Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  March 16,2022  Meeting calledi to order: 7:04 am by Brant Mayo  Directors Present:Lisal Karstetter, Brian Meiners, ScottFreidig, Juliann Dodds,! Dalel Pomeroy, Marvin Price, Katherinel Ryf, CashBrown,Jim McCullough, Sarah McDonnell, Matt Moore, Curt MemaDiSralamponlaes, Gregg Fletcher, Eric Skaug, Rob. Jones, DonKersey DirectorsAbsent:lous: Szablya, Juanita Richards,Larsl Leland, Peggy Nevsimal  Ex-Officlol DiretorPresent.None Ex-Officiol Directors Absent: MarkFancher  StaffPresent:Brant Mayo, Allan Peterson, Rachelle Lange, Rebecca Jones  Guest Present: Susan Mann, Dougl Robins, Allison Williams, LeAnne Parton, ,Alicia Devereux,Barry Board Meeting! Minutes for February 2022:SarahMcDonnelmotioned" to approve the February Financial Report forFebruary 2022:Juliann Doddspresented the financial statements. Sher made note thati income is higher than budgeted while expenses arel lower andI lookst to level out through  Lawson, Rachelle Haven  minutes and ScottFreidig seconded; the motion passed.  the year.  Reporton! EDC Activities:  : Several projects continue to visit regularly, not as manyi from1 the state, but plenty still active. Dr.Sarah ThompsonTweedy: asked Brant Mayo how! hel knows which industries ared currently coming org going. His responsewas! hardt to say as youwell knowsomelookt to be strongly desired and go silent and othersy your may think are Allan Petersonhas inherited many new clients along with his regular clients while iv. Brant Mayo tookl last class needed fori IEDCa and plans to mentor with Stephen CRMUpdate: Rachelle Lange did thel last onboarding meeting and will continue to  unsure yet slow and steadily and makel It happen. transitioning into his new position SIP-EDC submitted comp plan amendments. McFadden and taket the examir in September. meet with HubSpot quarterlytol keept the EDContrack.  vi. Reconon schedule forl May.  Unfinished (Old)Business:  SBDCStaffUpdate: We areworkingalongside WSUto filll his previous position. Applicants willl ber requiredto do acases study, if they do welli in that phase, they willr move onto additional interviews where Brant (EDC)will be broughtin. The new personwill needt to    complete their CBAcertification within the 61 months,i if they do not, they arel let go and WSU Wages and Benefit Survey: there! has been majori inquiries especially forbusiness Capital Campaign: Convergent and Ostara aret thet two companies we reached out1 to and heardback from(outo toft the 5-61 initially inquired) when inquiring fors someonet tol help us with a Capital Campaign. Convergenthas workedin our areal befoure(GCEDC,BigBend Foundation, Moses! Lake Chamber), and is afull package. Ostarai is out of Seattle and has a  willl begin the recruitment process again.  recruitment.  little bit differentr model.  Newl Business:  Boardi Meetings: the EDCis currently lookingi into locations and plans to hopefully begin meeting in person(withvirtual option) beginning inN May with the executive committee. Lisal Karstetter: Microsofthas been increasing staff especially int the engineering Matt Moore: Inflationandi issues at thel Port affecting retailers continues. Brian! Meiners: Supply chaint forf foodis having similar challenges asretailers,i in wait times. Marvin Price: Producing Frenchi fries and the storages have been! holding up. Scott Freidig: Suppliers have not been quoting prices ofproducts to consumers. CashBrown: Finishing up packaging and shipping onionst fromRoyal City. Dr.Tweedy: Winter quarteri isj just about wrapped up and gearing towardspring quarter. The  Board Member RoundTable: department.  mandates continue to shift. Adjour:7:57ami meeting adjourned by Brant Mayo  X Louis Szablya President  X Dale Pomeroy Secretary        Our Mission.Tol bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision.Tol bet the number one resource for business  Grant County Economicl Development Council  County and promote quality of life  development  Director's Report March 7,2022 to April 8, 2022  Existing Business Development Trade Mission Update Legislative Work  Visit with Current Company Regarding Expansion 15Visits in 2022 (McKay, Torklift, Stoke, etc.) Business Recruitment and Attraction  Project Zion - Manufacturing - Site visits. Close to decision. Looking in Quincy area Project Grapevine- Agriculture - Had site visiti in Grant County, continuing to visit Project Y2K- Clean Tech- -Approached by Site Selector regarding specific area-continuing follow up with site selector, site visit early October another in. January Project Diamond- Production Facility - located site in Grant County-on hold Project Y- Clean Tech- Company has specific sitei in mind Project High Bar- Manufacturing, 2 site visits, on-going calls Project Falcon - Clean Tech - Engaged with Site Selector Project Kane - Food processing Project Black Falcon - Advanced Manufacturing Project Vision - Clean Tech - Call with Dept of Comm Project SoRna - Clean Energy Transportation Project Singularity - Clean Precision Machining Co. Meetings with Solar Developers Project Sunshine I - Clean' Tech, RFP Project Earth - Clean Tech, RFP Project Clay- Manufacturing Tracking Legislation  Project Riser- Clean Tech - Site visit, several meetings, continued dialog/meetings/cals  Project Bravo- Distributon/Warehousing RFP - Setting up Site' Visit Project Symbiosis - Ag-Food Processing- Continued Discussion with State Phone Calls with Clean! Energy Project looking in Grant Co.  Workforce Development Workforce Alliance Meeting Wage & Benefit Survey - Out soon  6594PATTON! BOULEVARD! NEI |MOSESLAKE, WASBB7IPONES0P7AH4991X597655161    Our Mission-.Tol bring continued, orderly growth to Grant Our Vision.-To bet the number one resource for business  Grant County Eoonomic! DevelopmentCoundi  County and promote quality of life  development  Infrastructure Development  Calls with PUD on current Projects SIP Committee- Next round Due April 18th Communication and Investor Development Department of Comm - Visit with Staff Grant Co. Fair Grounds Planning Assoc Grant Co Homebuilders Visit with Ports Meeting with BBCC NCW Tech Alliance Convergent Visit Regional Chamber Call ML City Council Meeting Data Center Calls Calls with Real Estate Developers ADO Data Collection Webinar and Calls International Trade Call WSBDC Weekly Calls WEDAI Weekly Calls andl Legislative Call Several CHI Calls and Meeting Meeting with Confluence Healthcare Kiwanis Meeting Capital Campaign RFP Grant Co Industrial Alliance Grant County Health District Call Retail and Services Development SBDC1on1N Meetings  ReCon 2021 Update, Planning 2022 (May)  6594PATTONE BOLMADNEIMOESLWE, WA 988371 IPHONE: 9766IFAIPIS0    DATE: May 4, 2022  ITEM: Item for Council Consideration  SUMMARY  1. First Quarter, 2022 Financial Report  lfyou have any questions, concerns, or require additional information; please contact me prior  to the meeting.    MPMORANDUM  To: From: Date: Re:  Mayor Reim, City Council and Administrator Warren  Leslie Trachsler, Finance Director Budget Report thru March, 2022  April 27, 2022  TOTAL BUDGET OVERVIEW  Revenues are 1% below! budget Expenses are 15% below! budget Comparedt tot the same time frame for 2021 2022 Revenues are! 5%1 more than 2021 2022 Expenses are 1%1 less than 2021  GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW  Revenues are 1% below budget Expenses are 8% below budget  Cash balance has increased 10%1 from. January1,2 2022  Highlights:  * Sales Tax: Continues to increase. Year to date collections are 5% higher than 1st Building Permits/Plan Review Fees: Building permits have exceeded expectations and budget with 66 permits issued for the 1St quarter of which 29 were for new single family residences. Fees are 9% over total budget. Utilizing NW Code Professionals has  quarter 2021  UtilityTaxes: Collections are slightly above budget - 4%  taken some of the pressure off.  PARK FUND OVERVIEW:  Revenues are 12% below budget -1 the main revenue stream for Parks is Property Tax which  comes int two large payments May/November Expenses are 14% below budget  Highlights:  Recreation: More recreational opportunities and classes are opening up. Anticipate Splashzone: The resurfacing of the pool has been completed and there is a fair number of lasty year's staff returning. We are looking forward to opening back up. Park/Facility Maintenance: Advertisement for Bids for replacing the doors and windows at thel ERC has been published with al bid opening date of May 27"h. Thisisa Parks Master Plan: City has contracted with AHBL out of Tri-Cities to complete the City's Six Year Parks Comprehensive Plan. They are currently in the midst of  havingaf full summer BOLDI Program.  continuation of the State Capital Grant received lasty year.  gathering prelminaylniomation.    LIBRARY FUND OVERVIEW:  Revenues are 5% below budget - the main revenue source for the Library is Property Tax  which comes int two large payments May/November  Expenses are right on target Highlights:  * Building Maintenance: Received 50% reimbursement of our expenses on the re-roof project from the State Capital Grant $44,377 which will be reinvested back into the  facility. We are coordinating with North Central RegionalLibrary.  STREET FUNDO OVERVIEW:  Revenues are 17% below budget - Property Tax is one of the main revenue streams which  comes int two large payments May/November. Expenses are 5% below budget thani in years past.  Highlights:  & Fuel Tax: At present, fuel tax is right on target but projected to be considerable lower  TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (TBD) FUND OVERVIEW:  Revenues are right on target Expenses are 20% below! budget Highlights:  Public Transportation Sales Tax: Although there is not al lot of history with this revenue stream, soi fari ith has exceeded our expectation and is tracking 5% higher than last year  andi is currently 16% above budget. Construction Projects:  Working on 1sla and 2nd NE and Peachtree Drive pulverize and repave project  WATER/SEWER FUND OVERVIEW: Revenues are 5% below! budget Expenses are 14% below budget  Highlights:  Construction Projects: Advertisement for Bids on the Sewer Treatment Plant Improvements is scheduled to go out the 1St of June. We are still working with the Department of Ecology on the collection system to work out the details of how to proceed in light of the archeological review. These two projects are funded by a Sewer Collapse on Division Street: This emergency was handled expediently by! POW Construction. Staff has identified an additional problem areai in the alley between! K&L NE. Anticipate getting an advertisement for bids out to address the problem before it  Department of Ecology State Revolving Fund Loan.  becomes an emergency.  IN CONCLUSION: There have been/anticipate some major personnel retrements/changes. We have added some newi faces (public works and police), moved some around and added a new position at the  WWTP. Financially, we are doing well.    DATE: May 04,2 2022 ITEM: Items for Council Action  SUMMARY  Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) from the Department of Ecology addresses moving forward with the Sewer Collection Project and provides a plan for how to preserve any archeological findings for the remainder of the project. 2. Amendment #7 to the Contract for Professional Engineering Services for design services for Reservoir 63 and Zone 51 improvements.  BUDGET IMPACTS  1. $250,000 2. $870,000  Staff recommends acceptance and approval of all Items. Motion to Authorize, Confirm, or Approve and Accept All Items.  ENABLING ACTIONS  Ifyou have any questions, concerns, or require additional information; please contact me prior to the  meeting.      CITY OF EPHRATA STAFF REPORT  To: From: Date:  Mayor and City Council Mike Warren, City Manager Bill Sangster 3/16/2022  Proceeding Type: Council Action Subject: Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)  Legislative History: May 4th, 2022 N/A Council Approval  First Presentation: Second Presentation: Requested Action:  Staff Report Summary: This Agreement is for the MOA for How the Archeological  Findings ont the Sewer Collection Improvement Project will  be preserved.  Staff Recommendation: Motion to Authorize Administration to execute the  MOA.  Financial Implications: $250,000?  Page1of2    Attachments  A. B.  Legal Review  The following documents are attached and subject to legal review:  Date Reviewed by! Legal Counsei  Type of Document  Title ofl Document  Has been sentt to Annai for Review  Page2of2    STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47600 . Olympia, WA 98504-7600 .. 360-407-6000  711 for Washington Relay Service . Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341  April 21, 2022  Honorable Mayor Bruce Reim 121 Alder Street SW, Ephrata, WA 98823  Re: Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Washington Clean Water State Revolving Fund Memorandum of Agreement Finalization  City of Ephrata, Wastewater Reclamation Facility System Improvements  Honorable Mayor Reim,  As the non-federal Representative for the Environmental Protection Agency, Ecology is pleased to present the final Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Treatment Plan (TP) fori the Cityof This effort represents the hard work of four tribes, two state agencies, one federal agency and one city working together to ensure the appropriate protection of re-hstoncarchaeolbgta. Please review the document and the attached signatory page. If any edits are necessary, please contact Liz Ellis CWSRF Environmental Review Coordinator, at Izellis@ecywagov or (360)628-  Ephrata to you, the Signatory for signature.  discoveries.  4410 before signing.  Fors substantive edits that may alter the purpose, intent or meaning oft the document, all For non-substantive edits, such as grammar, wordiness, Ecology will review and accept as Due to the tight timeline of this MOA, ensure your suggestions are made immediately,  consulting parties must approve the changes.  necessary.  preferably by calling Liz at (360)628-4410.    April 19, 2022 Page 2  Return the original signed signature page to:  Liz Ellis IzellisQecywagov  Financial Management Section, Water Quality Program  Once Ecology has received all signatory pages, we will distribute the signed MOA to all consulting parties and upload a copy to DAHP's WISAARD. It is expected this will be sometime after May 4th, 2022. Please let us know if there are any other requirements we need to consider which may change this schedule for review and signing of the MOA, by contacting Liz Ellis, CWSRF Environmental We request your response to this letter by April 29th, 2022 to stay on track with our current If you have any questions, please contact me at IzellsQecywa.gov or (360) 628-4410  Review Coordinator, at zelis@ecy.wa.goy or( (360)628-4410.  schedule.  Thank you for your support on1 this Agreement.  Sincerely,  yeas  Liz Ellis  CWSRF Environmental Review Coordinator Enclosure: Memorandum of Agreement  Attachments    CITYOF EPHRATA STAFF REPORT  To: From: Date:  Mayor and City Council Mike Warren, City Manager Bill Sangster 5/4/22  Proceeding Type: Council Action  Subject: Contract for Design Services for Reservoir #6 and Zone 5 Improvements  Legislative History: May 4, 2022 N/A Council Approval  First Presentation: Second Presentation: Requested Action:  Staff Report Summary: This work covers engineering and support services for the  Design of the City's Reservoir #6 and Pressure Zone #5. This work will get the City a Design of the New Reservoir # 6, a new booster Station and Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) to create Zone 5 and New Well # and Water Right work. The Water Rights will work with our Water Rights attorney Tom McDonald for the best use of our Water System. Also, a design for Electrical backup for our existing Wells. This is paid for thru the PWTF we have already  Discussion/Analysis:  secured.  Staff Recommendation: Motion to Authorize Administration to execute Amendment  #7 to contract for Professional Engineering Services  Financial Implications:  $870,000  Pagelof2    Attachments  A. B.  Amendment #7 to Contract for Professional Services  Legal Review  The following documents are attached and subject tol legal review:  Date Reviewed byl Legal Counsel N/A  Type of Document  Title of Document  Page 2of2    AMENDMENT NO. 7  TO  CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AMENDMENT, made this day, by and between the City ofl Ephrata, Grant County, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the Agency, and Gray & Osborne, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Engineer, hereby modifies the Contract for Engineering Services dated  (by Agency). July 18, 2019, for General Engineering Services.  City of Ephrata - Design Services for Reservoir 6 and Zone 5 Improvements See attached Exhibits A and B for scope and fee. Foranot-to-exceed cost of  $870,000.  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or cause to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this AMENDMENT to the Contract for Engineering  Services in duplicate on the respective dates indiçated below.  GRAY & OSBORNE, INC.  CITY OF EPHRATA  By:  By:  (Signature)  (Signature)  Name: Michael B. Johnson, P.E.,President Name:  GRAY & OSBORNE, INC.  (Print)  Date:  Date:  "Equal Oporunty/Afimatve Action Employer"  (April28,2022)  Page 1 of11