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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES
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
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 Social Services, and Catholic
Charities, commencing January 1, 2008, and ending July 31, 2008, with further terms and
conditions being as stated in said Memorandum of Understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding, 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, ex-officio Board of Social Services, that the Memorandum of Understanding for
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 Social Services, and Catholic
Charities be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said Memorandum of Understanding.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 27th day of February, A.D., 2008, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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Website:www.co.weld.co.us
Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551
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MEMORANDUM
TO: William H. Jerke, Chair Date: February 25, 2008
Board of County Commissioners
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FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Servicesd/
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RE: Memorandum of Understanding for Servic between the Weld County
Department of Social Services and Catholic Charities
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services(Department) and Catholic Charities. This Memorandum
of Understanding(MOU)was reviewed at the Board's Work Session held on February 25, 2008.
The major provisions of the MOU are as follows:
1. The term of the MOU is from January 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.
2. The MOU is non-financial between the parties. Catholic Charities derives their funding
to provide services under the Memorandum of Understanding from a grant entitled,
"Promoting Safe and Stable Families".
3. Catholic Charities agrees to provide direct services with families who are in crisis and
referred by the Department. These direct services include case management, referrals
and support group services to 30 clients where reunification of the family is imminent;
and case management and referral services to 15 substance abuse parents.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510.
2008-0671
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WHEREAS, the following outlines the components of a Memorandum of Understanding
(hereinafter referred to as the Agreement)between Catholic Charities(hereinafter referred to as CC) and
Weld County Department of Social Services(hereinafter referred to as the County)regarding services for
identified clients of the County.
WHEREAS, each organization is independent and capable of providing to the identified
community the services described in this Agreement. The organizations to this Agreement also
understand that by combining their leadership, skills, and talent,that the potential to offer these needed
services can be accomplished better and more effectively.
NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned organizations and in good faith are resolved to execute this
Memorandum of Understanding and enter into an agreement as follows:
CC's Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with the County to provide quality service to the identified clients.
2. Provide case management, referrals and support group services to 15 clients
where reunification of the family is imminent or recently occurred.
3. Provide case management and referrals services to 15 substance abuse parents.
4. Execute necessary releases and consent forms to work with other agencies
involved with the identified client.
5. Follow agreed upon protocols for referral and follow up.
6. Agree to coordinate and share appropriate information with other agencies.
7. Respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
8. Participate in a collaborative work group between January 1, 2008, and July 31, 2008, including
representatives from Catholic Charities,the County and other identified community partners. The
goal of this work group will be to develop an updated agreement between the County and
Catholic Charities for a comprehensive and cohesive program of services for the Weld County
Promoting Safe and Stable Family(PSSF) programs. This program agreement will be the
foundation for the FY 08-09 PSSF contract proposal and the 2009 Memorandum of
Understanding.
County's Responsibilities
I. Collaborate with CC to provide quality service to the identified clients.
2. Refer 30 clients to CC where reunification is imminent or recently occurred.
3. Follow agreed upon protocols for referral and follow up.
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4. Agree to coordinate and share appropriate information with CC regarding the identified client.
5. Respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
6. Participate in a collaborative work group between January 1, 2008, and July 31, 2008, including
representatives from Catholic Charities,the County and other identified community partners. The
goal of this work group will be to develop an updated agreement between the County and
Catholic Charities for a comprehensive and cohesive program of services for the Weld County
Promoting Safe and Stable Family(PSSF)programs. This program agreement will be the
foundation for the FY 08-09 PSSF contract proposal and the 2009 Memorandum of
Understanding.
Term of the Agreement
The term of this agreement shall commence on January 1, 2008 and terminates on July 31, 2008.
Confidentiality Standard
CC and the County shall comply with all applicable standards; rules and regulations regarding
confidentiality arid treatment of clients as such may be related to their responsibilities.
Termination of the Agreement
This Agreement may be terminated by CC or by the County upon 30 days' written notice in the event of
the other party's failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Assignment and Subcontracting
CC is not obligated or liable under this agreement to any party other than the County named herein.
Non-Discrimination In Employment and Service Delivery
Tn connection with the delivery of services under this Agreement, CC agrees not to refuse to hire,
discharge, promote or demote, or to discriminate in matters of compensation against any person otherwise
qualified, solely because of race, creed,color,religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation or
ancestry. CC further agrees not to refuse services for any person otherwise eligible, solely because of
race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or ancestry.
Indemnity
The County shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CC, its successors and assignees, and its
Directors, officers, agents, and employees against any and all losses or damages to property or injuries to
or death of any person or persons, including property and employees or agents of CC and defend, release,
indemnify and save and hold harmless CC from all claims, demands, suits, losses, and expenses, direct,
indirect, or consequential (including but not limited to fees and charges of attorneys and other
professionals and court costs), actions or proceedings of any kind or nature, including but not limited to
workers'compensation claims, resulting or arising from negligence or misconduct by the County in the
performance of this Agreement.
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Insurance
During the term of this contract, and any extension(s) hereof, CC agrees that it will keep in force an
insurance policy or policies, issued by a company authorized to do business in Colorado, in the kinds and
minimum amounts specified below. In the event of cancellation of any such coverage, CC shall
immediately notify the County of such cancellation.
1. Standard Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability as required by Colorado statute,
covering all employees on or off the work site, acting within the course and scope of their
employment.
2. General, Personal Injury, Professional, Automobile Liability(including bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage)with minimum coverage of:
• Occurrence basis policy: combined single limit of$1,000,000 or Claims-Made policy:
combined single limit of$1,000,000
• Annual Aggregate Limit policy: Not less than $3,000,000 plus agreement that the
contractor will purchase additional insurance to replenish the limit to $3,000,000 if
claims reduce the annual aggregate below $3,000,000.
Authority
This Agreement is upon execution a valid and binding obligation between CC and the County, and
making and performance of which has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or official or other
action, and will not constitute a violation of any law or requirement imposed by ajudicial or arbitral body
or governmental instrumentality, nor the charter or by-laws of statute, ordinance or regulation controlling
CC, nor a default under any agreement or instrument by which it is bound or affected.
Neither the making nor performance of this Agreement requires the consent or approval of any
governmental instrumentality nor, if such consent or approval is required, such has been obtained.
In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year
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