Interlocal Agreement Between King County and Port of Seattle Revision Date: March 2026

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN

King County and Port of Seattle

for

For-Hire Transportation Regulatory Services

THIS AGREEMENT is made between King County, a home rule charter county and political

subdivision of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "County," and Port of Seattle, a

public agency in the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as "Agency," under authority of

Chapter 39.34, Chapter 46.72 RCW, Chapter 46.72B RCW, and Chapter 81.72 of the Revised Code of

Washington and collectively referred to as "Parties."

WHEREAS, the County has jurisdiction to license and regulate for-hire transportation services

including issuing vehicle medallions, transportation network company vehicle endorsements

(hereinafter referred to as "vehicle endorsements"), for-hire driver's licenses and for-hire driver’s

permits, transportation network company licenses (hereinafter referred to as "company licenses"), and

transitional regional dispatch agency and regional dispatch agency licenses (hereinafter referred to as

"agency licenses"), to enforce the laws and regulations concerning the same within its boundaries, and

has provided for-hire transportation regulatory services to local jurisdictions for many years; and

WHEREAS, the business of for-hire transportation services presents unique licensing and law

enforcement issues of a multijurisdictional nature; and

WHEREAS, it is desirable, to adequately protect the interests of the County and the Agency and

the public, to provide for a uniform, regional system of licensing for-hire transportation services; and

WHEREAS, the County and its employees are well-qualified and able in matters relating to the

licensing and enforcement of laws relating to the conduct of for-hire transportation services; and

WHEREAS, the Agency desires to participate in a regional approach to the licensing and

enforcement of laws relating to for-hire transportation services and seeks to obtain the assistance of the

County to provide these services; and

WHEREAS, the County is ready, willing, and able to assist the Agency in matters relating to the

licensing and enforcement of laws relating to regulation of for-hire transportation services; and

WHEREAS, the entities previously regulated under Chapter 6.64 King County Code are now

going to be regulated under Chapter 6.64 King County Code and Chapter 6.65 King County Code, and

this Agreement is being updated to reflect that change.

NOW THEREFORE, the County and Agency hereby agree:

Section 1. Term of Agreement

This Agreement shall be effective for one year from the date of execution and shall automatically renew

from year to year, unless either party provides thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party to

terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, immediately after the thirty (30) days. This Agreement

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may be immediately terminated by the County for lack of appropriation authority by providing written

notice to the Agency.

Section 2. Agency Responsibilities

The Agency shall:

a. Promptly adopt rules and regulations that adopt by reference Chapter 6.64 of the King County

Code and any King County Administrative Rules promulgated pursuant to that Chapter

(collectively with Chapter 6.65 of the King County Code, hereinafter “the Agency Operating

Regulations”).

b. Promptly adopt rules and regulations that adopt by reference Chapter 6.65 of the King County

Code and any King County Administrative Rules promulgated pursuant to that Chapter

(collectively with Chapter 6.64 of the King County Code, hereinafter “the Agency Operating

Regulations”).

c. Promptly review any revisions to Chapter 6.64 of the King County Code and any amendments

to King County Administrative Rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 6.64 of the King County

Code after this Agreement is signed, and either adopt them by reference or promptly notify

the King County Records and Licensing Services Division Director, hereinafter referred to as

"Division Director," of the Agency’s intention otherwise.

d. Promptly review any revisions to Chapter 6.65 of the King County Code and any amendments

to King County Administrative Rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 6.65 of the King County

Code after this Agreement is signed, and either adopt them by reference or promptly notify

the Division Director of the Agency’s intention otherwise.

e. Delegate to the County the following:

i. The power to enforce, including on Agency property, the terms of the

Agency Operating Regulations that were adopted in 2.a and 2.b, above,

including the power to issue, deny, restrict, suspend, or revoke vehicle

medallions, vehicle endorsements, for-hire driver’s licenses, for-hire

driver’s permits, regional for-hire driver’s licenses and enhanced regional

for-hire driver’s licenses, company licenses, and agency licenses issued

thereunder; and

ii. Conduct administrative appeals of those County licensing and permitting

determinations made, and enforcement actions taken on behalf of the

Agency. Such appeals shall be conducted by the King County Hearing

Examiner or the County’s successor administrative appeals body or officer

on behalf of the Agency unless either the Agency or the County determines

that the particular matter shall be heard by the Agency.

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to divest the Agency of authority to issue (a) notices of violation

and court citations for violations of Agency Operating Regulations that were adopted in 2.a and 2.b,

above, or (b) non-judicial citations or violations of other Agency rules and regulations related to for-hire

operations on Airport property. The authority to issue notices of violations and court citations may be

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exercised by either the County or the Agency.

Section 3. County Responsibilities

The County Records and Licensing Services Division shall act as the Agency's agent in performing the

following in accordance with enabling Operating Regulations and administrative procedures:

a. The County shall perform, consistent with available resources, all services relating to licensing

and enforcement of the Agency Operating Regulations pertaining to for-hire transportation

services, including the operation and maintenance of a unified, regional system to license and

regulate for-hire transportation services;

b. The provision of such service, the standards of performance, the discipline of County

employees, and all other matters incident to the performance of such services and the control

of personnel so employed shall remain with the County;

c. The County shall promptly advise the Agency of any revisions to Chapter 6.64 or Chapter

6.65 of the King County Code and of any amendments to King County Administrative Rules

promulgated pursuant to Chapter 6.64 or Chapter 6.65 of the King County Code after this

Agreement is signed.

d. The services provided by the County pursuant to this Agreement do not include legal services

to the Agency, which shall be provided by the Agency at Agency expense.

Section 4. Compensation and Method of Payment

The County shall retain all fines and fees collected pursuant to the licensing of for-hire

transportation services. No additional compensation will be due from the Agency.

The Parties agree that all fines or civil penalties assessed by the Division Director for violation

of Agency Operating Regulations regulating for-hire transportation services shall become the

property of the County.

The Parties agree that all fines or civil penalties assessed by the Agency for violation

of Agency Operating Regulations regulating for-hire transportation services shall become the

property of the Agency.

Section 5. Mutual Covenants

The Parties understand and agree that the County is acting hereunder as an independent contractor

and that:

a. All County persons rendering services hereunder shall be, for all purposes, employees of

the County, although they may from time-to-time act as commissioned officers of the

Agency; and

b. The County contact person for the Agency regarding all issues that may arise under this

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Agreement, including but not limited to citizen complaints, service requests and general

information on for-hire transportation services is the Division Director or the successor

division's director.

Section 6. Dispute Resolution

In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to the extent of the service to be rendered hereunder,

or the minimum level or manner of performance of such service, the determination of the Division

Director shall be final and conclusive in all respects.

Section 7. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.

a. Agency Held Harmless. The County shall indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and

its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits,

liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages that arise out of or are related to the negligent

acts or omissions of the County, its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them and

in the performance of the County’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement. In the event

that any such suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is brought against

the Agency, the County shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that

the Agency reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or

public law is involved; and if final judgment in said suit be rendered against the Agency,

and its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the Agency and

the County and their respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, the

County shall satisfy the same.

b. County Held Harmless. The Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the County and

its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them from any and all claims, action, suits,

liability, loss, costs, expenses, and damages that arise out of or are related to the negligent

acts or omissions of the Agency, its officers, agents, and employees, or any of them and

in the performance of the Agency’s obligations pursuant to this Agreement. In the event

that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damages is brought against the

County, the Agency shall defend the same at its sole cost and expense; provided that the

County reserves the right to participate in said suit if any principle of governmental or

public law is involved; and if final judgment be rendered against the County, and its

officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, or jointly against the County and the

Agency and their respective officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, the Agency

shall satisfy the same.

c. Concurrent Negligence. In the event any such liability arises from the concurrent

negligence of the indemnifying party and the other party, the indemnity obligation of this

section shall apply only to the extent of the negligence of the indemnifying party and its

actors.

d. Liability Related to Agency Operating Regulations, Policies, Rules and Regulations. In

executing this agreement, the County does not assume liability or responsibility for or in

any way release the Agency from any liability or responsibility that arises in whole or in

part as a result of the application of Agency Operating Regulations, policies, rules or

regulations that are either in place at the time this Agreement takes effect or differ from

those of the County; or that arise in whole or in part based upon any failure of the Agency

to comply with applicable adoption requirements or procedures. If any cause, claim, suit,

action, or administrative proceeding is commenced in which the enforceability and/or

validity of any such Agency ordinance or Agency Operating Regulations, policy, rule or

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regulation is at issue, the Agency shall defend the same at its sole expense and, if

judgment is entered or damages are awarded against the Agency, the County, or both,

the Agency shall satisfy the same, including all chargeable costs and reasonable

attorney's fees.

e. Waiver Under Washington Industrial Insurance Act. The foregoing indemnity is

specifically intended to constitute a waiver of each party’s immunity under Washington’s

Industrial Insurance Act, Chapter 51 RCW, as respects the other party only, and only to

the extent necessary to provide the indemnified party with a full and complete indemnity

of claims made by the indemnitor’s employees. The Parties acknowledge that these

provisions were specifically negotiated and agreed upon by them.

Section 8. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties only, and no third party shall have any rights

hereunder.

Section 9. Administration

This Agreement shall be administered by the Division Director or the Division Director’s designee, and

the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee.

Section 10. Amendments

This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement of the Parties.

Section 11. Records

This Agreement is a public document and will be available for inspection and copying by the public in

accordance with the Public Records Act, Chapter 42.56 RCW. The records and documents with

respect to all matters covered by this Agreement shall be subject to the Public Records Act and the

Records Retention Act, Chapter 40.14 RCW.

Section 12. Complete Expression of Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes any oral

representations that are inconsistent with or modify its terms and conditions.

Section 13. Survivability

Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, the provisions of Section 7

(Indemnification and Hold Harmless) shall remain operative and in full force and effect, regardless of

the withdrawal or termination of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement, which shall become effective on

the last date entered below.

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KING COUNTY Port of Seattle

____________________________ ____________________________

King County Executive Agency Executive

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Date Date

Attest:

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Agency Clerk Date

Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form:

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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Date Agency Attorney Date