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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR BAGS OF LOVE PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - IT'S MY VERY OWN, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding for the
Bags of Love Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and It's
My Very Own, Inc., commencing January 1, 2011, and ending December 31, 2011, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding forthe Bags of Love Project between the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and Its My Very Own, Inc., be, and hereby
is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said memorandum.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 18th day of April, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM
1861 - 2011
DATE: April 14, 2011
TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of County Commiss' n s
W E L 1 ' O U N T Y
L-J FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Servi s eparti e t
RE: Memorandum of Understanding between t e Weld County
Department of Human Services and It's My Very Own, Inc.
Enclosed for Board Approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and It's
My Very Own,Inc. This was reviewed under the Board's Pass-Around Memorandum dated
February 1, 2011, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda.
It's My Own has developed a project,entitled"Bags of Love". The Department wishes to continue its
Memorandum of Understanding with It's My Very Own. This Memorandum of Understanding is non-
financial.
It's My Very Own,Inc.,will provide age appropriate toy(s),personal care items,and a handmade blanket
for child(ren)who have been removed from their home and placed into the Department's custody by law
enforcement and/or the Courts. The Department's responsibility under the Memorandum of
Understanding would be to identify the level of need to representatives of It's My Very Own, Inc.
The term of this Memorandum of Understanding is January 1, 2011 through December 31,2011.
If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
2011-0949
Child Welfare/MOU-2011
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND IT'S MY VERY OWN.INC.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this 1st day of
January ,2011,by and between the County of Weld, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld,on behalf of the
Weld County Department of Human Services,hereinafter referred to as"Human Services"; and It's My
Very Own, Inc., a public non-profit entity, hereinafter referred to as"It's My Very Own".
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WHEREAS,the It's My Very Own has developed a new project,entitled,"Bags of Love"; did
WHEREAS,the purpose of"Bags of Love" was inspired by a growing need of the children of
Weld County communities who are displaced due to the poor choices of their parents or guardians; aid
WHEREAS,these children are innocent victims who are in need; and
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WHEREAS, It's My Very Own provides"Bags of Love"to children with the immediate needs
and through donated items through the generosity of It's My Very Own and other church members of Ft.
Lupton, Dacono,Frederick and Firestone; and
WHEREAS,Human Services has children who have been placed into their custody by law
enforcement and the courts because of safety and protection needs due;and
WHEREAS, Human Services, on behalf of the children in their custody,appreciates the care and
generosity bestowed by the It's My Very Own.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and covenants herein
contained,the Parties agree as follows:
Term of this Memorandum of Understanding. This Memorandum of Understanding("MOU"or
"Agreement") shall be effective beginning January 1,2011, and shall be automatically extended unless
terminated by either party on December 31,2011. If any Party intends not to renew the MOU, it should
give notice of such intent at least thirty(30)days prior to expiration of the Agreement.
Responsibilities of It's My Very Own
1. Furnish Human Services with one"Bags of Love",at no cost, for each child who has been
removed from their home by law enforcement or by the Courts and in the custody of Human
Services. Each one of"Bags of Love" will be filled with age appropriate toy(s),personal care
items, and a handmade blanket.
2. Discuss with Human Services if there is a need for assistance in transporting the"Bags of Love"
to the Human Services office location or if the"Bags of Love"will be picked-up by Human
Services at the It's My Very Own office(s).
3. Maintain an available stock of"Bags of Love" inventory based on Human Services' projected
needs.
4. Meet with Human Services staff periodically to assess and/or discuss additional needs or
problems that may arise regarding the needs of children.
5. Ensure the quality and contents of each "Bags of Love", which are consistent with the safety and
protective needs of children and as approved by Human Services.
Child Welfare/MOU-2011
Responsibilities of Human Services
1. Provide inventory space for up to eight"Bags of Love", at the Human Services location(s).
2. Disburse each"Bags of Love"to children who are in foster care and ensure that only one "Bags
of Love" is provided to each child.
3. Provide It's My Very Own with an annual estimate of inventory needs of"Bags of Love".
4. Provide a quarterly report of inventory to It's My Very Own to detail stock located at Human
Services with the specifically identifying the types of"Bags of Love" by age and gender.
5. Meet with It's My Very Own to discuss needs, problems and other suggestions that may
positively affect the"Bags of Love" program.
Modifications. This Agreement may be modified in whole or in part upon approval of the signers.
Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by any of the signers upon thirty(30)days written
notice.
Entire Agreement/No Third Party Beneficiary. This Memorandum of Understanding contains the
entire agreement and understanding between the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding and
supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this transaction, whether oral or written.
It is the express intention of the parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services
or benefits under this Memorandum of Understating shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only.
No Waiver of Immunity. No portion of this Memorandum of Understanding shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may posses, nor shall any
portion of this Memorandum of Understanding be deemed to have created a duty of care that did not
previously exist with respect to any person not a party to this Memorandum of Understanding.
Severability. If any provision of this Memorandum of Understanding should be held to be invalid, illegal,
or unenforceable for any reason,the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions still
not in any way be effected or impaired thereby.
ATTEST: =^4^y COUNTY OF WELD,a political
subdivision of the STATE OF COLORADO
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Deputy Clerk to e Boar arbara Kirkmeyer, hair
Board of County Commissioners
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WELD COUNTY DEPART �ENT oE `' IT'S MY VERY OWN
HUMAN SERVICES
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Ju y . Gri o, Dire r Ruth Akins, Executive Director
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