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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070313.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LILAC GARDEN RCCS, LLC 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 an Addendum to the Agreement to Purchase Residential Child Care Facility 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 Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC, commencing November 13, 2006, and ending June 30, 2007, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS,after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said addendum, 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 Addendum to the Agreement to Purchase Residential Child Care Facility 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 Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said addendum. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 5th day of February, A.D., 2007, nunc pro tunc November 13, 2006. BO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS / ',,I� 4``WE UNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: . ; \ c (t. ���� . -avid E. Long, Chair Weld unty Clerk to the -r .� — '� / , ik 41 ,1 ilJia Pro-Tem BY: l C/� � �� Dep Clerk�to the Board L Wil m F. Garciaf APP ED ST Robert D. Mat C Attorney D-e, uglas R emacher Date of signature: 91/31O7 2007-0313 SS0034 n ( ; s5 o 7/q/0 7 ti(isa iiii DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES P.O. BOX A GREELEY,CO. 80632 IDWebsite:www.co.weld.co.us VI D Administration and Public Assistance(970)352-1551 Child Support(970)352-6933 OFax(970)346-7663 • COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: David E. Long, Chair Date: January 29, 2007 Board of County Commissioners FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Social Services CL 9Ctlir RE: Addendum to Agreement to Purchase Residential Child Care Facilities(RCCF)— Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC Enclosed for Board approval is an Addendum to Agreement to Purchase RCCF Services between the Weld County Department of Social Services (Department)and Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC. The Addendum was reviewed at the Board's Work Session held on January 29, 2007. The Addendums are with providers for reimbursement during SFY2006-2007 (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007). The rate is based on care and services set by the Colorado Department of Human Services. If the child is eligible for the Child Residential Habitation Program (CHRP), the Department agrees to pay the federal SSI rate. Provider ID Number Base Rate 1. Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC #1536983 $150.00/day If you have any questions, please telephone me at extension 6510. --C-\\A i t 11, , ,;. 2007-0313 WELD COUNTY ADDENDUM To that certain Agreement to Purchase Residential Child Care Facility Services (the "Agreement") between Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC and Weld County Department of Social Services for the period from November 13, 2006 through June 30,2007. The following provisions, made this lo day of L , 2006, are added to the referenced Agreement. Except as modified hereby, all terms of the Agreement remain unchanged. 1. County agrees to purchase and Contractor, identified as Provider ID#1536983, agrees to provide: A. Child Maintenance, Administrative Maintenance and Services, will be negotiated on a child by child basis, dependant on the child's disability, level of supervision and need for services. The total rate may vary based on the above mentioned but may not exceed $150.00 per day for children placed within the Residential Child Care Facility. These services will be for children who have been deemed eligible for social services under the statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Colorado. 2. Section I, Paragraph 2. All bed hold payments for a child's temporary absence from a facility, including hospitalization, need to have prior written authorization from both the caseworker and his or her supervisor before payment will be released. 3. Add Paragraph 6 to Section I. The services purchased under this Agreement as Child Maintenance, Administrative Maintenance and Services for Residential Child Care Facilities include, but are not limited to: Food, shelter, clothing,personal needs and allowance, administration, administrative overhead, support staff, support overhead, sleep-over staff, direct child care, transportation, therapeutic recreation, service delivery staff, parent training for teens, independent living training, mentor/advocate, supervised visitation and all other services as outlined in the Contractor's scope of service attached as Exhibit A or the Child Specific Addendum. The anticipated minimum percentage for each item is as follows and will be subject to County monitoring as outlined in Section VI of this contract: A. Food, including meals and snacks (25%); B. Clothing (3%); C. Shelter, including utilities and use of household furnishing and equipment and daily supervision, including those activities that a parent would normally carry out to assure protection, emotional support and care of the child (30%); D. Personal items and grooming care for the child, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, combs, haircuts, and other essentials (2%); E. Other/miscellaneous items considered usual in the care and supervision of the child, include, but are not limited to, transportation, recreation and overhead (40%) 4. Add Paragraph 8 to Section I. A minimum of one polygraph test per Colorado fiscal year, if needed by the child, will be furnished under this contract for facilities that provide sex offender treatment. 1 Weld County SS-23A Addendum 5. Add Paragraph 9 to Section I. Any additional costs for specialized services, which include, but are not limited to; polygraph tests, plethysmographs, and urinalysis screens, that is not provided within the vendor rate or attached Scope of Service, will need be negotiated and authorized, in writing by the County, prior to the service being performed. Any payment for specialized services not authorized in writing will be denied. 6. Add Paragraph 5 to Section II. Contact by the Contractor with the County regarding emergency medical, surgical or dental care will be made in person-to-person communication, not through phone mail messages. During regular work hours, the Contractor will make every effort to notify the assigned caseworker, supervisor, or intake screener of any emergency medical, surgical or dental issues prior to granting authorization. During non-regular work hours, weekends and holidays, the Contractor will contact the Emergency Duty Worker at the pager number(970) 304-2749. 7. Add Paragraph 13 to Section IV. Agree to cooperate with any vendors hired by Weld County Department of Social Services to shorten the duration of placement. 8. Add Paragraph 14 to Section IV. Agree to schedule physical examinations within 14 days after placement, dental examinations within 60 days after placement and forward all appropriate information to the County. 9. Add Paragraph 15 to Section IV. A full evaluation of an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for youth designated as a Special Education Student will be conducted every 3 years and reviewed every year. If the IEP is due while the child is in placement, the Contractor will complete or obtain a completed IEP. A copy will then be forwarded to the County. 10. Add Paragraph 16 to Section IV. Assure and certify that it and its principals: A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, and declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by a federal department or agency. B. Have not, within a three-year period of preceding this Agreement, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal, state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (B) above. D. Have not within a three-year period preceding this Agreement, had one or more public transactions (federal, state, and local)terminated for cause or default. 11. Section V, Paragraph 5. Children in Therapeutic Residential Child Care Facilities, Residential Child Care Facilities and Child Placement Agencies are not eligible to receive clothing allowances as outlined in the Weld County Department of Social Services Policy and Procedure Manual. 2 Weld County SS-23A Addendum 12. Add Paragraph 7 to Section VI. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties or their assignees, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties or their assignees receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. 13. Add Paragraph 8 to Section VI. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunity the parties or their officers or employees may posses, nor shall any portion of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care that did not previously exist with respect to any person not a party to this Agreement. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of this Agreement is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities. 14. Add Paragraph 9 to Section VI. The Director of Social Services or designee may exercise the following remedial actions should s/he find the Contractor substantially failed to satisfy the scope of work found in this Agreement. Substantial failure to satisfy the scope of work shall be defined to mean incorrect or improper activities or inaction by the Contractor. These remedial actions are as follows: A. Withhold payment to the Contractor until the necessary services or corrections in performance are satisfactorily completed; B. Deny payment or recover reimbursement for those services or deliverables which have not been performed and which due to circumstances caused by the Contractor cannot be performed or if performed would be of no value to the Social Services. Denial of the amount of payment shall be reasonably related to the amount of work or deliverables lost to Social Services; C. Recover from the Contractor any incorrect payment to the Contractor due to omission, error, fraud, and/or defalcation by deducting from subsequent payments under this Agreement or other agreements between Social Services and the Contractor, or by Social Services as a debt to Social Services or otherwise as provided by law. 15. Add Paragraph 10 to Section VI. The contractor shall promptly notify Social Services in the event in which it is a party defendant or respondent in a case, which involves services provided under the agreement. The Contractor, within five (5) calendar days after being served with a summons, complaint, or other pleading which has been filed in any federal or state court or administrative agency, shall deliver copies of such document(s)to the Social Services' Director. The term "litigation" includes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, and filings in bankruptcy, reorganizations and/or foreclosure. 3 Weld County SS-23A Addendum IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Addendum as of the day, month, and year first above written. ATTEST: Weld County ,. t ip e A10%. Q-o ____-11 WELD COUNTY BOARD OF r SOCIAL SERVICES, ON BEHALF `? OF THE WELD COUNTY `;F / DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 1 Am By: e/ etli S--17L By: .Y _. Deputy Clerk to the Board t David E. Long , Chair 0 5 2001 CONTRACTOR Lilac Garden RCCS, LLC 7322 South Valdai Circle Aurora, CO 80016 By: aL/s i 170,e i-zsil/{.. WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT <-/ttYQj/e�v2 OF SOCIAL SERVICES —77o1 Q_ C6 By: jeit..)D0 ( erector 4 Weld County SS-23A Addendum C10'7— 03/3 (Exhibit A) e3 r iW L1 ' LH jittiA WE PROUDLY PRESENT LILAC GARDEN RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE SERVICES, A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVES Lilac Garden RCCS offers intensive 24-hour residential services for 5 boys with developmental disabilities,mental delay,and behavioral problems. We accept children form the age 8-18 with mild and moderate disability. Our program provides a home-like environment along with a high level of staff supervision. We accept and provide services for children placed by Colorado Department of Social Services as well as private placements. The house itself is a gorgeous European style home with 5 bedrooms,each with private bathrooms, custom-designed kitchen,beautiful dinning room, and special room for study. In our warm, loving atmosphere caring staff members support the healthy development, active curiosity of the child. Gently assisting, encouraging, supporting imaginative way of playing, creative art,quiet reading,we provide the child the opportunity to explore the world. Each day will be filled with songs, games,fun-filled activities. Our guiding principle is to help your child master the skills needed to succeed in school and in life. Children can play on our large lot under supervision of specialists and they can also enjoy community pool,public library, as well as nearby walk and bike paths. In Lilac Garden you will find real people with the caring touch, experience, and LOVE. We offer a variety of services: Intake and Assessment Fresh linen and towels weekly Psychological testing Simple diets if medically prescribed Psychiatric evaluation Arranging transportation Counseling/Family meetings Assistance with taking medications Lodging Assistance with personal needs Meals provided Laundry services Daily housekeeping services Recreation, Cultural, Social services We are located at: 7322 South Valdai Circle,Aurora, Co. 80016 Contact telephones: (720)323-1489 (720)261-3542 Facility Administrator: Galina Voronenko (Ekhibit A) GUIDELINES FOR THE LILAC GARDEN RCCS CHILDREN'S PROGRAM Children's program is developed as a habilitaion service for individuals who require 24- Hour care and who do not reside with their families. Administrative officer/Program director has overall responsibility for the development, Implementaion, and coordination of the program. Staffing pattern is designed to meet The needs of the particular individuals and include awake night staff. Assessment/evaluation of the child shall be done at the time of admission and within 30 calendar days following completion of the assessment,the director of program shall develop an individual child's care plan: We provide an opportunity for the following persons to participate in the planning/evaluation process: - the primary caregiver for the child - the child, unless contraindicated - his/her parent(s) or guardian(s),unless contraindicated - representatives of the placing agency - school personnel - other persons significant in the child's life, such as a GAL, attorney,religious advisor,therapist. When any of the above persons do not participate or the involvement of them is Contraindicated by the agency or individual holding legal custody of the child,the Reasons for contraindication will be documented by any of the team member. We shall obtain the parent(s)or guardian(s)consent for the plan. Service plan is created for each child and is based on medical reports, assessments, Psychological and psychiatric evaluation. Individualized service plan shall be Quarterly reviewed to evaluate the progress. In the event of achievement of goals or Ineffectiveness of treatment the service plan will be revised and, if necessary Procedures will be stopped by attending doctors/specialists. Staff shall document any unusual occurrences or changes in"Chronological Notes", Address the problem to doctors/specialists immediately and inform Program director. Every second week of the month facility will have an in-service meeting with the staff. Parent(s)or guardian(s)will be invited for this meeting as well. Therapy is an important component of the program designed to help children improve Their social skills,their fine and gross motor skills, and to learn how to manage their Behavior and emotions. Children are assigned to a group with the same licensed therapist and will have a therapeutic session once a month. The therapist also meets with each child once a week individually for issued that need to be addressed outside the group. The therapist will have regular communication with the parent(s) or guardian(s) to determine behavioral patterns of the child. Following therapist recommendations qualified and trained staff members offer One-on-one services to children whose needs go beyond a monthly therapy session. Any issues arise through one-on-one service should be written in a chronological Notes and should be revised by the therapist and specialists. When child is attending any in-home treatment group session or individual therapy This is staff responsibility to monitor the safety of children. (Exhibit A) Lilac Garden RCCS prohibits all cruel and aversive treatment or therapy including, But not limited to,the following: - Any intervention designed to or likely to cause a child physical pain. - Releasing noxious, toxic,or unpleasant sprays, mists; or substances In proximity to the child face. - Any intervention that denies a child sleep, food, water, shelter, access To bathroom facilities, adequate bedding, or appropriate physical comfort. - Any intervention or type of treatment that subjects a child to verbal abuse, Ridicule, humiliation, or that can be expected to cause excessive emotional Trauma. - Interventions that use a device,material, or object that is designed to Simultaneously immobilize all four of the child's extremities. - Any treatment intervention that deprives a child of the use of his/her Senses, including sight, hearing,touch,taste, or smell. - The use of mechanical restraints, including but not limited to,the use of Handcuffs, shackles, straight jackets,vests, ankle and wrist restraints, Craig Beds,and chest restraints. - Physical restraint and locked seclusion. SERVICES Intake and Assessment Psychological testing Psychiatric evaluation Counseling/Family meetings Lodging Meals provided Daily housekeeping services Fresh linen and towels weekly Simple diets if medically prescribed Arranging transportation to doctor's appointments within a nearby radius Observation of Resident's general health Assistance with taking prescribed medication Assistance with personal needs as appropriate Laundry service Respite service Recreation, Cultural and Social Services BASIC SERVICES > Basic assistance including prompting,monitoring and Observing of the resident,providing the resident with reminders and Supervision with activities of daily living, including but not Limited to,eating,bathing, grooming, dressing,toileting, ambulation, And orientation. This assistance includes shower and bath as (Exhibit.P4) Much as the resident desires or needs,hands-on assistance with Any of the above mentioned ADLs. > Trained and certified staff will assist the resident with the Administration of medication items through monitoring and Reminders. We will maintain a log for each resident. > Occupancy of the room and use any property of the company Located in the house. If the resident or his family chooses not to Furnish his room with their own furniture, we shall furnish the Room. Resident my furnish his room with their furniture including Special equipment(TV, radio),provided that size restrictions And safety standards are met. We reserve the rights to inspect and Instill appliances that the resident uses. > The use of common areas of the house,which are provided For the common use and enjoyment of all residents,include Kitchen, dining room, activities room, library,hallways, and open House spaces located within and under the control of the company. > One meal daily, served in the dining room and availability Of snacks 24-hours per day, seven days a week. In addition to the Standard or regular diet program,we will make available a special Diet prescribed by physician. > Daily light housekeeping services in the resident's room, Making the bed,trash removal. > Weekly light housekeeping services in the resident's room, Vacuuming,dusting,cleaning bathroom, changing bed linen. > A wellness visits conducted at the regular basis by a licensed Specialists. > Regularly scheduled social,educational,religious,recreational And wellness programs. > An emergency call response system in every room. A staff Member available at all the times and can request emergency medical Assistance from emergency services (such 911, or private ambulance) Available in the area. The resident or responsible party authorized the LG RCCS to obtain Emergency health care services for the resident at the resident's Expense,whenever such emergency services are deemed necessary (in our sole discretion). We shall notify any responsible party as soon as possible after such emergence where health care services have been provided. TRANSFER TO THE FACILITY PROVIDING HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE If the resident needs care beyond what can be provided in the LG RCCS, With the physician decision,the resident and any responsible party Upon written notification form the company, make arrangement to an Appropriate care setting. (Exhibit A) • MEALS Mealtime will be conducted in a family atmosphere. All children who are eating the meal Will be taken to the dining area and prepared to eat at the same time. Conversation will relate To the children and areas of interest to them. The children will be expected self feed according To their capabilities. The menu will be discussed with professional dietitian; family and children preferences will be Counted. All individuals choosing to eat what has been prepared. Separate/pureed meals will be Prepared for children by physician prescription. RESPITE SERVICE Respite service as a short-term care could be a part of our program. We believe that it is very Important to give parents a break from day-to-day care of a child. Respite can be provided either During the day or overnight at our location; it can include after school and weekend stay as well. Hello