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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN
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 Northern, commencing January 1, 2007, and ending December 31, 2007, 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 Northern 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 5th day of March, A.D., 2007, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2007.
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TO: David E. Long, Chair Date: February 28, 2007
Board of County Commissioners
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RE: Memorandum of Understanding for Services between the Weld County
Department of Social Services and Catholic Charities Northern
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding for Services between the Weld
County Department of Social Services(Department) and Catholic Charities Northern. This
Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)was reviewed at the Board's Work Session held on
February 5, 2007.
The major provisions of the MOU are as follows:
1. The term of the MOU is Calendar Year 2007.
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 15 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.
2007-0556
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.
County's Responsibilities
1. 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.
4. Agree to coordinate and share appropriate information with CC regarding the
identified client.
5. Respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
Term of the Agreement
The term of this agreement shall commence on January 1, 2007 and terminates on
December 31, 2007.
Confidentiality Standard
CC and the County shall comply with all applicable standards; rules and regulations
regarding confidentiality and 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
In 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.
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 a judicial 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
first above written.
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Sharon A. Mitchell Judy A.Griego _
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Director of Family Service (North) Director of Department of Social Services
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Deputy Clerk to the Board David E. Long,Chair
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