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BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS TELEVISION
SERVICE CONTRACT
This Bremerton Kitsap Access Television Service Contract ("Agreement") is made and executed
by and between the City of Bremerton ("Bremerton"), which operates Bremerton Kitsap Access
Television ("BKAT"), and Port of Bremerton hereinafter referred to individually as "the Port".
Bremerton and the Port hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Scope of Services. Bremerton,through BKAT, shall provide governmental access
television services, including but not limited to video production and program scheduling related
to the Port commitments as outlined in this Agreement. BKAT will post the Port of Bremerton
Board of Commissioners' meeting agendas on the BKAT video community bulletin board.
BKAT shall provide consultation during productions in-progress, pre-production and post-
production services, and properly trained staff. BKAT's specified numbers of service
commitments covered by this Agreement are set forth in the following"BKAT Service
Commitments to Port of Bremerton"table:
BKAT Service Commitments to Port of Bremerton
Description Location Schedule Number per Year
Port of Bremerton Board Recorded via First Tuesday of 23
of Commissioners Zoom from BKAT the month
Regular Meetings offices, and 10:00 a.m. and
cablecast live on Fourth Tuesday of
BKAT the month at 6:00
p.m.
Total 23
BKAT Services shall include all meeting hours, but under this agreement, do not include portal
to portal charges, as scheduled service commitments will be recorded, broadcast, and produced
from the BKAT Studio.
Additional special meeting coverage requests and/or production requests by the Port for meetings
not recorded via Zoom from the BKAT offices will be agreed to/taken on a per production basis
and may include portal to portal charges. Fees for these services shall be determined by the
applicable rate structure as published by BKAT annually.
The Port shall retain control over program content and designate one person to authorize and
schedule programs produced under this Agreement.
BKAT shall provide production and playback of regularly scheduled Board meetings and
provide a video on demand (VOD) link for public viewing and download. BKAT will maintain
VOD archive for at least one year after original meeting date, with the Port responsible for
downloading weekly and storing their own primary VOD copies of meetings if desired for
record-keeping.
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BKAT will work with the Port to establish regular, consistent playback times for programs
produced under this Agreement. Once scheduled, program times shall not be moved, altered, or
deleted without the consent of the Port. Meetings will be aired live on BKAT. Special meetings
will be aired live unless they conflict with other regularly scheduled government meeting
coverage.
Posting of meeting agendas to the BKAT video community bulletin board will be made when
agenda is available by 4pm the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting and will air until the
following Friday.
Production requests by the Port beyond the scope of this Agreement will be taken on a per
production basis. Fees for these services are separate from this Agreement and shall be
determined by the applicable rate structure as published by BKAT. Production schedules and
timelines for services beyond the scope of this Agreement shall be determined by the Parties at
the time of request.
Section 2. Payment Obligations. In consideration of the services provided pursuant to this
Agreement,the Port shall pay Bremerton an annual service fee of$7,630. Effective upon
signing, known as the "Contract Anniversary Date", and each year thereafter, upon the contract
anniversary date,the annual service fee amount will be adjusted by the June to June Seattle-
Tacoma-Bremerton Consumer Price Index-Urban. In no instance shall the recalculated fee drop
below $7,630. Bremerton shall provide the Port with written notice of the adjusted service fee
amount 30 days,prior to such increased payment being due. Services rendered beyond the scope
of this Agreement, as set forth in Section 1, shall be billed in addition to the annual amount at the
rates established and published by BKAT.
The Port shall pay the fee due to Bremerton under this Agreement as follows:
On a monthly basis, and no later than the last claims batch of each month, the Port shall
pay Bremerton 1/12 of the current annual amount as specified herein. If Bremerton
provides additional services to the Port beyond those listed in the Scope of Services in
Section 1, a separate invoice will be provided and payment due thereon within 30 days of
receipt of such invoice.
Section 3. Term. This Agreement shall be for a period of three (3)years commencing upon the
full execution of this agreement, and terminating December 31, 2026.
Section 4. Termination. Either party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement without
cause upon giving ninety (90)days written notice to the other party. This Agreement may be
immediately terminated for cause by either party if the other party substantially fails to perform
through no fault of the terminating party, and the non-performing party does not commence
correction of the failure of performance within thirty(30)days of the terminating party's sending
notice to the non-performing party. In the event of termination,the Port shall pay for all services
performed by BKAT to the effective date of termination.
Section 5. Severability. Should any part of the Agreement be found invalid,the balance of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 6. Indemnify and Hold Harmless. The Parties shall each indemnify, defend, and hold
the other harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, causes of action, losses,
damage, or liabilities arising or resulting from any alleged negligent or intentional acts or
omissions arising out of the performance or non-performance of their respective responsibilities
as set out in this Agreement. In the event of litigation to enforce any of the terms or provisions of
the Agreement herein, each party shall pay its own costs and attorney's fees.
Section 7. Notices. All notices and other communications to be given by either party may be
given in writing to the appropriate party as follows:
Public Access Manager Chief Financial Officer
BKAT Port of Bremerton
(Bremerton Kitsap Access Television) 8850 SW State Hwy 3
7266 Tibardis Rd NW Bremerton, WA 98312
Bremerton, WA 98311
Section 8. Compliance with Laws. The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws in performing their obligations under this Agreement.
Section 9. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted according to the
laws of the State of Washington. Any judicial action to resolve disputes arising out of this
Agreement shall be brought in the Kitsap County Superior Court.
Section 10. Assignment. Any assignment of any portion of this Agreement shall not be made
without the written consent of both Parties.
Section 11. Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a
waiver of that provision. Waiver of any right of power arising out of this Agreement shall not be
deemed waiver of any other right or power.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement as of the later of the
signature dates included below.
CITY OF BREMERTON PORT OF BREMERTON
DocuSigned by:
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Greg�'� !gee er' a or Jim RothlinaC ie
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APPROVED AS TO FORM 5/10/2024
Date
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Kylie �inne 1, City Attorney
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