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Home My WebLink About20073381 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PROJECT LIFESAVER GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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 Application for the Project Lifesaver Grant Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice,commencing upon full execution with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, 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 Application for the Project Lifesaver Grant Program from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of October, A.D., 2007. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: (/l / / / �I C� / � .4‘ E.G ry�o E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Boa 861 i 1� Y BY: EtA7 �i j'�m H. Jerke, Pr em Deputy ClerQto the Board Wil 'am F. Garcia APPRO TO RM: O \N3 Robert D. Masden unty Attorney ////' ?1/417 Douglas bdemacher Date of signature: 2007-3381 SO0028 eL� '. SO ) //--,27 -0 7 Colorado Department of Public Safety ^ ".f Division of Criminal Justice f� YVl c. -4-4. O PROJECT LIFESAVER Grant Program "4 4,..)7c.-,z4. !! For Information and Questions Contact: t;; .n-n` ' Sandy Sayre -76 Office: (303)239-4405 Fax: (303) 239-4552 Email: sandy.sayre@cdps.state.co.us Website: http://dcj.state.co.us/crcpi This application is "fillable" on your computer. Open the document, save to your computer, and complete at any time. Please type information requested into the fields (gray areas) and use the cursor (not the tab key) to move between sections. Once you have completed your application, save the document on your computer, attach and send by email to sandy.sayre(o�cdps.state.co.us. Please mail certified assurances with original signatures to: CRCPI/DCJ 700 Kipling Street Denver, CO 80215 SECTION A: AGENCY INFORMATION 1. APPLICANT AGENCY: Weld County DCJ USE ONLY Division or Unit (if applicable): Sheriff's Office App#07LS - Mailing Address: 1950 O Street Street Address: 1950 O Street Grant# City/Town: Greeley Zip Code: 80631 Award $ County: Weld Judicial District: 19th Phone #: 970-356-4015 x2856 Fax#: 970-304-5467 2.FUNDS REQUESTED $9680.00 E-Mail Address: rtoft@co.weld.co.us Federal Employer I.D. Number: 846000813U 3. CONTACT PERSON: Richard Toft Position: Detective Phone# : 970-356-4015 x 2856 Fax # : 970-304-6467 Email: rtoft@co.weld.co.us 4. PROPOSED SERVICE REGION: Weld County 5. ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS IN REGION (Alzheimer's disease and Related Mentally Dysfunctional Disorders (ARMD), such as Downs Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Autism) Weld County population (2006 census) 236,857 Weld County population over 65 yoa(9% of 236,857 =21,3170) divided by 8. 2665*potential participants for this project. *calculation for this statistic per grant instruction. 2007-3381 SECTION B: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN The following information is required for each applicant. Please describe how your agency will implement the required Lifesaver Program components 6. COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION — please describe how you will inform eligible participants within your service area- limit 200 words. This project will form partnerships with local agencies such as Alzheimer's Association of Northern Colorado, Northern Colorado Medical Center and Weld County Social Services. With these agencies referring applicants, this will identify many eligible participants. This project will also use various means of the media, the Sheriffs Office website and community outreach programs. 7. CLIENT APPLICATION PROCESS— please describe the client application process for your agency. The purpose of the application process is to determine client's eligibility for the Lifesaver Program. Examples of applications and contracts are available at http://dcj.state.co.us/crcpi/. Applications are completed by the family member/caregiver on behalf of the potential client, and should contain the following: • Relationship to applicant • Contact Information — Primary & Secondary • Applicant information—including eligible diagnosis • Program Contract—drafts supplied by Project Lifesaver This project will utilize the application and contract included in the program kit, and does not intend to target additional diagnoses outside the defined area. The applications will then be reviewed by a board established by the active members of the program. 8. AGENCY SEARCH PERSONNEL— Project Lifesaver requires two days of training for 15 staff from participating agencies. For local instructors, a supplementary course is required, with a limit of 6 participants. Please list the potential number of personnel who will be trained under your program. This may include partnerships with municipal agencies within your proposed service area. This project plans to train at least 15 staff members from the participating agencies with 6 of those receiving the additional training as instructors. Due to Weld County's size (approximately 4000 square miles)members selected will represent all areas of the county. SECTION C: MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT 9. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT -Local Funds for Project Lifesaver Monthly Operations — Project Lifesaver grants provide funds for START UP costs only. Applicants must document and describe local funds availability for the monthly costs of Project Lifesaver Operations. Monthly Operations fees include costs of battery replacement for each transmitter(approximately $5 per month), staff expenses for monthly client check-in, and potential search & rescue operations. In addition, agencies must detail the proposed method of distributing the transmitters and the plans for funding additional transmitters as well as on-going operating costs. Agencies need to detail the selection process for potential participants, including all requirements and potential allowances for those with documented financial needs. The maintenance costs are assumed into the current budget, with families being asked to assist with operating expenses on a sliding scale. Each participating agency will share in staff expenses. In its initial stages the referrals will be selected by the board members and the participants selected will be those who require the greatest need. As far as future funding, the project director will approach different agencies for additional funding as the need grows for more participants., SECTION D: REPORTING 10. Quarterly Reports must be submitted — Required reporting will include: number of law enforcement officers training, number of participants in Lifesaver Program & Demographics, number of Searches & Outcomes, and Community Notification Plans. Describe a proposed system for gathering required reporting elements. Demographic and statistics including (all in #10) will be kept by participating agencies and reported to the project director. The project director will complete all quarterly and annual reports and submit them to CRCPI/DCJ. 3 SECTION E: BUDGET INFORMATION sae: • y.rd , �?�. T Implementation Two Emergency Locator $6,680 1 per applicant $6,680 Start Up Equipment Systems Receivers;Antennas, Headsets,Training Transmitters, Software Member Agency Fee Training Af:J ti itis3 0�V P 5i t f — , 41 41'4 cs :�� +" r "' TOTAL REQUEST Cannot exceed$10,000 $ 9680 Catego � � di d' 'r "c °n � . ` 6TAL AGENCY r44' ate,_ , v Additional Transmitters $ $300 Each $ q',LiC V' Monthly Client Monitoring $ $ (Personnel Costs) Total Agency Contribution— Local Funding Source for Maintenance of Effort SECTION F: ADDITIONAL PARTNERS AGENCY PERSON/POSITION Weld County Social Services John Kruse/Administrator Alzheimer's Association Bonnie Wacker/Director Weld County Emergency Services Roy Rudisill/Director We agree to manage and provide ongoing costs associated with the Lifesaver program. Agreed to on (Date) PRINTED NAME TITLE AGENCY Applications will not be complete without mailing the Special Provisions & Certified Assurances 4 Packet WITH the Signature Page with Authorized Official, Financial Officer, and Project Director Signatures 5 SIGNATURE PAGE->->->TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS (ORIGINAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED-Please sign in BLUE ink, See instructions for description of proper signatories.) The Subgrantee Agency and responsible signatories certify by signing that they have read the Application including the Special Provisions and Certified Assurances,and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project. The Subgrantee Agency understands and agrees that any subgrant award received as a result of this application shall incorporate by reference the information contained herein. Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Project Director, who will sign all such reports. This delegation is for purposes of reporting to the Division and for operational ease, and in no way limits the authority and responsibility of the Authorized Official. In accordance with the Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72.202.6,information supplied in this application is considered a public record. AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL Name David E. Long Position Chair, Board of County Commissioners Agency Weld County, Colorado Mailing Address P.O. Box 758 City,State,Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone# (970) 356-4000 Ext 4200 Fax# (970) 352-0242 E-mail Address dl co.weld.co.us Signature Date OCT 29 2007 FINANCIAL FFICER Name Donald D. Warden Position Director of Finance and Administration Agency Weld County, Colorado Mailing Address P.O. Box 758 City,State,Zip Greeley, Colorado 80632 Telephone# (970) 356-4000 Ext 4218 Fax# (970) 52-0242 E-mail Address dwa :e @co.weld.co s • Signature Date OCT 2 9 2007 P CT DI ECTOR Name [Ztc (-nsL, TorT Position DfzbcTru6 Agency t.JGr..O COt 7. SNn E.t CCFc Orj'F,rr Mailing Address City,State,Zip Telephone# o IS Err Zs'56 Fax# E-mail Address Signature Date l;# toZro7 &oo'!-338/ Hello