TO: Internal Committee - Internal Services/Public Safety
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Finance
Kelley Cochran
425-556-2748
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Finance
Haritha Narra
Deputy Finance Director
Finance
Adam O'Sullivan
Finance Manager
Finance
Denise Shinoda
Business Licensing Program Coordinator
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Updated Interlocal Agreement with the Washington Department of Revenue for Business Licensing Services
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has an existing Interlocal Agreement (ILA# 9515) with the Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) to provide Business Licensing Services, as previously approved in AM No. 20-123 in September 2020. WA DOR has requested the City sign its new interlocal agreement that includes minor updates to its terms. The main updates pertain to additional language for the use of subcontractors, specifically regarding data privacy.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
Interlocal Agreements require Council approval
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The updated ILA allows subcontractors to carry out work under the agreement and requires Redmond to (1) clarify in writing with any subcontractors the data sharing safeguards and restrictions attached to the ILA, and (2) require each subcontractor to execute a copy of an acknowledgement of data privacy and data security safeguards. Both of these documents must be made available to DOR if requested.
Signing the updated interlocal agreement with WA DOR will allow the City to continue utilizing DOR's business licensing services. This partnership creates ease for businesses to have a single customer service center to conduct their business licensing needs, and for DOR to provide the City with services including: initial intake of applications and...
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