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RE: APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR AUDIOLOGY SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - JODI LITTLE
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 Consultant Agreement for Audiology
Services 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, Family
Educational Network of Weld County, and Jodi Little, commencing June 19, 2008, and ending
June 19, 2009, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Consultant Agreement for Audiology Services 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, Family Educational Network of Weld County, and
Jodi Little be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 19th day of March, A.D., 2008.
!., -, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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William F. Garcia
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David E. Long
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MEMORANDUM
fDATE: March 6, 2008
V ITO: Board of County Commissioners
O FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director iL,LQ4
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COLORADO SUBJECT: Consultant Agreement between FENWC and
Jodi Little, Audiologist
Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a Consultant
Agreement between Family Educational Network of Weld County's 'Head Start and
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program, hereinafter referred to as"FENWC"and Jodi Little,
hereinafter referred to as"Audiologist"
The Audiologist will ensure that every Head Start child receives a hearing screening
within forty-five (45) days of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are done within two
weeks of the first screening.
The Audiologist will ensure that every Migrant/Seasonal Head Start child receives a
hearing screening within two (2)weeks of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are
done within one (1) week after the initial screening.
FENWC agrees to reimburse the Audiologist$48.00 per hour, number of hours to be
determined in consultation with Center Directors and the FENWC Health Specialist on a
weekly basis, not to exceed $8,000.00 for the Regional Head Start Program and $4,000
for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning June 19, 2008 through
June 19, 2009.
If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340.
2008-0841
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN JODI LITTLE AND
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this '-{r`' day of March, 2008, by and
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services'
Family Educational Network of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as"FENWC," of Weld
County and Jodi Little, hereinafter referred to as "Audiologist."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, FENWC will contract audiologist services for the Head Start Program
and the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program.
WHEREAS, Head Start Policies and Procedures regarding eligible children and their
families enrolled in the FENWC Head Start and Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program are
based on the Administration for Children and Families Performance Standards (45-CFR
1304, 1305, and 1308).
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide audiology services for
children enrolled in the Family Educational Network of Weld County's' Head Start Program
and Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program. The intent of this Agreement is to coordinate
audiology services and collaboration between the above named, the families of children of
FENWC and health clinics/providers and local education agencies.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, agreements, and
stipulations hereinafter expressed, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Term:
The term of this Agreement between FENWC and Consultant shall be for the period
beginning June 19, 2008 through June 19, 2009.
2. Geographic Areas To Be Served:
Head Start services shall be provided to eligible Head Start children who are
enrolled in Greeley/Evans, Hudson, Milliken, Frederick, Ft. Lupton, Gilcrest and
Platteville. Migrant Head Start services shall be provided to enrolled Migrant Head
Start children who are eligible in Greeley/Evans and Frederick.
3. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Schedule hearing screenings for all eligible Head Start children within forty-
five (45) days of enrollment. Schedule hearing screenings for all eligible
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start children within two (2) weeks of enrollment.
Schedule rechecks for eligible Head Start children within thirty(30)days after
the initial screening. Schedule rechecks for eligible Migrant/Seasonal Head
Start children within one week after the initial screening.
b. Work with the audiologist to provide follow-up services to all children with
suspected hearing concerns for an evaluation to determine whether there is
a need for services.
c. Share the responsibility for assisting the parents with paperwork.
d. Assure that the FENWC Head Start/Migrant/Seasonal Head Start parents
are aware of the referral, sign the appropriate permission for evaluation
forms, and understand the referral and evaluation process.
e. Maintain a link with community agencies to assure optimal use of available
resources and services for families.
f. FENWC agrees to reimburse the Audiologist $48.00 per hour, number of
hours to be determined in consultation with Center Directors and the FENWC
Health Specialist on a weekly basis, not to exceed $8,000 for the Regional
Head Start Program and $4,000 for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start
Program.
4. Consultant Responsibilities:
a. Ensure that every Head Start child receives a hearing screening within forty-five (45)
days of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are done within two weeks of the
first screening. Ensure that every Migrant/Seasonal Head Start child receives a
hearing screening within two (2) weeks of enrollment. Schedule rechecks for
eligible Head Start children within thirty (30) days after the initial screening.
Schedule rechecks for eligible Migrant/Seasonal Head Start children within one
week after the initial screening.
b. Work with the Health Specialist to ensure that all children receive a hearing
screening and that an appropriate referral and follow-up is made for any hearing
concerns noted.
c. Ensure that all documentation and paper work is complete per the Health
Specialist's instruction.
d. The Consultant will bill FENWC by the 10th of the month for previous month's
charges. Bills will be sent to:
1. Weld County Division of Human Services
2. Family Educational Network of Weld County
3. Attention: Health Specialist
4. P.O. Box 1805
5. Greeley, Colorado 80632
5. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
6. Assignment:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs,
legal representatives, and assigns. Neither party may assign any of its
rights/obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
7. Resolution of Disagreements:
If a problem/disagreement should occur, the FENWC Director should be notified
immediately. If the problem/disagreement still cannot be resolved, it will be taken to
a higher authority in both agencies.
8. Applicable Law:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedure of the Consultant as construed in
accordance with the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988, regulations and other
applicable laws and regulations.
9. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty(30)days
written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
10. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified.
11. Waiver or Immunities/Third-Party Liability:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any
position of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care with respect to
any persons not a party to this Agreement.
12. Non-appropriation:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of
the Consultant, the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not
otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
13. Severability:
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of the Agreement
is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties hereto declare that they
would have entered into this Agreement and each and every section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases
might be declared unconstitutional or invalid.
14. In Kind:
Provision of the above outlined services at the designated costs represents an in
kind contribution of$ $12 - $72/hour to the FENWC program in the services and
amounts following; hearing screenings: $47/hour in-kind, comprehensive
evaluations in sound-booth: $72/hour in-kind; and consultation: $12/hour in-kind.
15. Assurances:
a. The Consultant agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its
officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County,
and therefore are not entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County
employees, as a result of the execution of this Agreement.
b. FENWC, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers and
employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any
negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, or its employees, while
performing this Agreement.
The Consultant, its officers, and employees, shall not be held liable for
injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts, or omissions of FENWC,
or its employees, while performing functions as described in this Agreement.
The Consultant shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation
insurance for all of its employees, engaged in the performance of this
Agreement, as required by the Colorado Worker's Compensation Act.
Likewise, FENWC, by and through the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, shall provide adequate Liability and Worker's Compensation
Insurance for all employees of FENWC engaged in the performance of this
Agreement.
c. No officer, member, or employee of the Consultant and no member or their
governing bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the
approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
d. Consultant understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of
this Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld County Division of Human
Services and the results provided to the Weld County Board of
Commissioners.
e. Consultant and FENWC assure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color,
sex, handicap, or nation origin be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the
approved Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSULTANT
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William H. Jerke, Chairperson MAR 1 9 2008 J'Ad Little
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