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Home My WebLink About830925.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF VENDOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 , P.L. 97-35, provides for Home Energy Assistance to Eligible Households, and WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services has presented to the Board of County Commissioners agreements concerning the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) with Maddox Gas and Oil; Keyser Coal; Agland; Greeley Gas Company; Consumers Oil; Adams County Co-Op; and Home Light and Power, for its approval, and WHEREAS, the Board, after study and review, deems it advis- able to approve the agreements with the above mentioned vendors, and WHEREAS , the terms and conditions are as set forth in the agreements, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the agreements between the Department of Social Services concerning LEAP and the above mentioned vendors be, and hereby are, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreements. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of November, A.D. , 1983 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: d a' LV'r1 u2- WEL 0 TY, RADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder and clerk to the oar Ch Carlso C airman By ie•uty County erk J n T. Martin, Pro-Tem 830925 APPROVE AS TO FORM: C7 Gene R. Brantner County Attorney Norman Car son Fir , 55000 DAY FILE: November 16 , 1883 acq eline hnson IML-V 10/83 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT 198; by and between • ;t., day of _� — atween by Aheeeoard made Cothunsty Commissioners of I (County) �Q� � 1 the Board of County ��3 Department of Social Services and and through the county AG LAND (Vendor name and address) --P-7077-30); 338, Eaton, CO. 80614 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . Title XXVI of the Low—Income Home Energy Assistance Act of WHEREAS, Title for Home Energy assistance to 1981 (P.L. 97-35) P Eligible Households; and to carry WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor haslbl beeen made to notified by the County Department that payment Y the Vendor on behalf of the Household• as coal , wood, o b. "Home Energy" aocfuel usedtforiheating agresidential kerosene, or anynyther dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social Services. d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor:a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions: a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the pay t made by the County Department: b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be treated any differently becauseof such asubstance under applicable provisions of State law or , regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made: Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household' s account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten (10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits , the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services, deliver fuel or restore services, whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days, due to the Household (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) will be returned to the County Department within ten (10) working days; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County'Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations, including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to each Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for H6me Energy by such Eligible Households , the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Household which reflects the payment made by the County Cara = „ant on behalf of the Eligible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III. County Respo,,ibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address , account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be ar 7 , 1 :':- through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds, as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services , are available for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department. VENDOR CHALr.IAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Signature S4nature Chuck Carlson Name and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) 'Veld Company or Business Name County //_ tf City Date - 1, Date • Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V ES 10/83 • oZ LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT co Agreement made this 14th day of ove:a)er , 198- by and between the Board of County Commissioners of --:Ln acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and KEISER COOL (Vendor name and address) 601 11 Street. Greej.ey, co 80631 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil , gas, coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social Services. d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions : a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be treated any differently because of such assistance under applicable provisions of State law or public regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made; Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household's account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten (10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits , the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for - ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services, deliver fuel or restore services, whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days, due to the Household (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) will be returned to the County Department within ten (10) working days; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations, including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. • All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to each, Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for Home Energy by such Eligible Households, the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Household which reflects the payment made by the County Department on behalf of the Eligible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III. County Responsibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address, account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be -;oae 'oer 14, i?33through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall oe grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds , as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services, are available for the Low—Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department. VENDOR CHAT: AN,_ COUNTY MMIS,SIONERS Signature �� ` } Signature .c4arcn Tr K.yscr IJ ?re.,Sew. Chuck Carlson Name and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) 4cQr C.--A-I `` 1:-r �Iry tic Weld CoMpany or Business Name County City Date //:-• i 43 Date Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V w 10/83le LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT to Agreement made this day of :ovel'5cr , 198_ by and between the Board of County Commissioners of acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and MADDOX $TS 6 a c r of ( (Vendor name and address) 5591 E. 72 Ave. , Commerce City, CO 80022 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households: and WHEREAS, the partics hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil , gas, coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social • Services. d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions: a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be treated any differently because of such assistance under applicable provisions of State law or public regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made; Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household's account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten (10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for - ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services, deliver fuel or restore services, whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department. when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days, due to the Household (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) will be returned to the County Department within ten (10) working days; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations, including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to each, Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for Home Energy by such Eligible Households, the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Household which reflects the payment made by the County Department on behalf of the Eligible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III. County Responsibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address, account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be -iova.aber 14, 19^_3 through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds, as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services, are available for the Low—Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department. VENDOR CHA�� COUNTY MMISSIONERS yj9 7 G�i/7Q �- /Si nfM// r/e� ) nature (,() PA ,}Cidc }C . DWMel/ Chink C rlenn Name an Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) cn AAL 1- cjc r(�! ( Weld Companyl f'72'N gspo�1)911.. Count/y/ s�/ City ii Date/ ,n/g/F3 Date Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V 10/83 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT Agreement made this 7th day of -cvc _r , 198' by and between the Board of County Commissioners of acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and GREELEY GAS CO (Vendor name and address) 1?rr; ^', ov2, . Greeies, CO E" o,31 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil , gas , coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social Services. d. "Bulk Fuel " shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions: a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will he treated any differently because of such assistance -der applicable provisions of State law or public regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made; Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in- writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household' s account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten (10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits , the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services, deliver fuel or restore services , whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall ' be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days , due to the Household (up to the 'unt paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, exci,:,.ing any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) to returned to the County Department K2) ^.g days ; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations , including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to each Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for' Home Energy by such Eligible Households, the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance_ of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Household which reflects the caynent made by the County Department on behalf of the Eligible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III . County Respon_ .oilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address, account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be -ove her 7, '_>.3 through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds , as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services, are available for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department. -; VENDOR CHAIRMAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Signature Si nature Burl E. Huitt Vice President - Manager Chuck Carlson Name and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) Greelev Gas Ce7.tanv Veld Cc.-, any or Business Name County Greeley, Colorado oce: er 7, 1772 City Date November 1. 1983 Date Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V 10/83 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 'Op VENDOR AGREEMENT �r Agreement made this ]_ day of ` 198 "13 by and between the Board of County Commissioners of acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and CONSLMERS OIL (Vendor name and address) 73.824 Colo. State hwy. 52, Prosspect Valley, CO. 80643 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low—income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households ; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil , gas, coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social Services. d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions: a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be treated any differently because of such asistance under applicable provisions of State lava or ; Pl c regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made; Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household's account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten (10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services, deliver fuel or restore services, whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days , due to the Household (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) will be returned to the County Department o-iithin ten (10) working days ; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name , the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations , including confidentiality of all records , and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. . All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to each Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for Home Energy by such Eligible Households . the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Fcc5ehold :Mich reflects the payment made by `he routy - , t7:nt on behalf of the Ellgible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III . County Responsibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address, account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be -'°-7' er 7 . l7^^ through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds . In the event that insufficient funds , as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services, are available for the Low—Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. • d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department' VENDOR CHAIRMAN, COUNTY COMMISSIO"r^S 1 Signature Snature ' I ` (/ {'/ / . 777 1?,i / x'77 Il/I i Chuck Carlson Name and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) LUNSUh r S OIL CO. OF ECC,GFN Weld Ccmpahy or :;sress' Flam? County City ,, oec _r 7. t ,.3 Date .'...z4 STATE Ind t.42 Date "'- Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V 10/83 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT Agreement made this day of c7 , 198 by and between the Board of County C mmissioners of acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and ADANE COUNTY CO—OP (Vendor name and address) 5c W. Rrmmlev Ir:. Brinnton, CO. F3601 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households ; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil„ gas , coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social • Services. co co w d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. O i II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: ^.4 a. The Vendor shall implement the foi ,c,eing provisions : • a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be treated any differently because of such assistance uder applicable provisions Of State 3r public regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made; Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household' s account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten ( 10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; • g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits , the Vendor will continue services , deliver fuel or restore services , whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days, due to the Household (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits made by the Household) will be returned to the County Department thin ten (10) ry orking days; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations , including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s. The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds under this Agreement. All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to, each Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for Home Energy by such Eligible Households, be dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs . All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each El 'Gi `le !-!is=ehol.d hich reflects the pa:'.Tent made by the _ _rty ;a t st :n tchalf of te - ble Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III. County Responsibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address, account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be .Cove :.er 7. 1^^through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds , as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services , are available for the Low—Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. • d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Departmejnt. , VENDOR CHAIRMAN, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS f,?{/,% ��-r�" Signature \. Si ure cf/ F JAL Nc.L.A/A) Cv.VT2OLLL"/Z Chuck CnrlRon tame and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) ,?bAMs C o Cc o/p Weld pany ,or 3usiness ' are County iii/G/f I-DA/, C C /_o 7ovm:fmer 7, 1923 City Date //— 3 -$17 Date Page 4 of 4 Pages IML-V 10/83 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT Agreement made this 7tH day of "ova.:_, _ , 198 - by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County acting by (County) and through the County Department of Social Services and HOIZ LIGHT & POWER (Vendor name and address) P.C. E. Greeley, CO 80632 (hereinafter referred to as Vendor) . WHEREAS, Title XXVI of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-35) provides for Home Energy assistance to Eligible Households; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to establish an arrangement to carry out the provisions of this Act and to assure that funds available under this Act are used in accordance therewith. NOW, therefore it is hereby mutually agreed: I. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Contract: a. "Household" or "Eligible Household" is one that has applied for energy assistance and for whom the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that payment will be made to the Vendor on behalf of the Household. b. "Home Energy" shall include electricity, oil , gas , coal , wood, kerosene, or any other fuel used for heating a residential dwelling. c. "County Department" means the County Department of Social Services. d. "Bulk Fuel" shall mean fuel oil , propane, kerosene, coal or wood. II. Responsibilities of the Vendor: a. The Vendor shall implement the following provisions: a. The Vendor will charge the Eligible Household, in the normal billing process, the difference between the actual cost of the Home Energy and the amount of the payment made by the County Department; b. No Household receiving assistance under the program will be tr_ated any differently because of such assistance er pp; ica5le prcvislcns of State law or public regulatory requirements; c. The Vendor will not discriminate, either in the cost of the goods supplied or the services provided, against the Eligible Household on whose behalf payments are made: Page 1 of 4 Pages d. The Vendor will credit an Eligible Household' s account promptly and no later than ten (10) working days after a payment is received for such Household; e. The Vendor will notify the County Department in writing no less often than monthly, of amounts credited to an Eligible Household' s account and the date such credit was made; f. Upon notification by the County Department, the Vendor will reimburse amounts to the County Department within ten ( 10) working days in the case of incorrect payments or overpayments; g. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Suppliers) If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has applied for an advance of the Basic Program benefit or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits , the Vendor will not terminate services to the Household for - ten working days after notice that application has been made or until the Vendor is notified of the eligibility determination of the Household, whichever occurs first. h. If the Vendor has been notified by the County Department that a Household has been approved for an advance of the Basic Program payment or for Emergency Assistance Program benefits, the Vendor will continue services , deliver fuel or restore services, whichever is applicable, to the Household based on a payment arrangement with the Vendor and within timeframes determined by the County Department. i . The Vendor shall maintain confidentiality of information provided by the County Department about a Household' s benefit in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws; j . Any payments which cannot be credited to an account shall be returned within ten (10) working days to the County Department; k. Upon notification by the County Department, when a Household moves or no longer uses the originally approved Vendor, the Vendor shall return any credit balance, within ten (10) working days, due to the House`^ld (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household, excluding any deposits made by the Household) to the County Department; 1 . In the event that service cannot or will not be delivered by the Vendor to the Household, the total payment amount or the credit balance due to the Household, whichever is applicable, (up to the amount paid on behalf of an Eligible Household excluding any deposits rade by the Household) will be returned to the County Department within ten ( 10) working days; Page 2 of 4 Pages m. All payments returned to the County Department shall be accompanied by a notification showing the Vendor name, the Household' s name, the amount returned on behalf of the Eligible Household and the date and reason for return by the Vendor; n. All funds due to the County Department shall be returned to the County Department no later than August 15, 1984; o. All other requirements of Federal and State laws and regulations shall be adhered to; p. All customer households subject to utility shut-off or who are financially unable to purchase fuel shall be provided with address and telephone number information about the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. q. (Not applicable to Bulk Fuel Vendors) In appropriate cases the Vendor will furnish a Household with information on and provide assistance in establishing a budget billing plan. The calculation used to establish the Household' s monthly payment under such budget billing plan shall include any payments made on behalf of the Household by the Low—Income Energy Assistance Programs as well as payments to be made directly by the Household. r. The Vendor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State law and regulations, including confidentiality of all records, and termination and restoration of Home Energy service, and discrimination. The Vendor certifies that it has all licenses, insurance, etc. , required by law for the provision of services hereunder. s . The Vendor shall establish such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper use and accounting of funds _under this Agreement. All records maintained by Vendor relating to this Agreement shall be available on reasonable notice, for inspection, audit or other examination and copying, by State and County Department representatives or their delegates. Such records shall show the amount of Home Energy delivered to, each Eligible Household, the amount of payments made for Home Energy by such Eligible Households, the dollar value of credit received in behalf of each Eligible Household, the balance of available benefits and fuel costs. All records shall be maintained for a period of 3 years following the termination of this Agreement. The State and County Department reserve the right to monitor the implementation of this Agreement by the Vendor. t. The Vendor shall issue a statement or credit memo for each Eligible Household which reflects the payment made by the cc'unty L'apartr'.ent on behalf of the Eligible Household. Page 3 of 4 Pages III . County Responsibilities a. The County Department shall promptly advise the Vendor in writing of the name, address , account number, if any, and amount of payment for each Eligible Household. b. The County Department shall notify all Eligible Households of the amount of Home Energy payments to be made in their behalf to the Vendor. c. The County Department shall make timely payments to the Vendor for Home Energy supplied in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. d. The County Department shall promptly notify the Vendor of all pertinent changes in this program caused by changes in applicable law or regulations. IV. General Provisions a. The term of this Agreement shall be Thvc- _ar 7, 172. through September 30, 1984. b. Non-compliance by the Vendor with any of the terms of this Agreement or applicable law or regulations shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Such termination shall include termination of payments on behalf of Eligible Households and immediate return of credit balances or refunds owed to the County Department. Such termination is in addition to all other legal remedies available to the County Department, including investigation or prosecution of fraud in connection with this Agreement. c. This Agreement is subject to and contingent upon the continuing availability of federal funds. In the event that insufficient funds , as determined by the County Department or the State Department of Social Services, are available for the Low—Income Energy Assistance Program, the County Department or the State Department of Social Services may immediately terminate this Agreement. d. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party sent by certified or registered mail . e. The Vendor may not assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the County Department., VENDOR CHAIR N, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS J Signature t Si8 ature i M. J. Geile to— Vice President & General Manager Chuck Carlson Name and Title (Printed or Typed) Name (Printed) Home Light & Power Company Weld ,..,-,Nary or cosiness County Greeley 7. City Date 11/3/83 Date Page 4 of 4 Pages Hello