HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061770.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR AUDIOLOGY SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -JODI LITTLE
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 Consultant Agreement for Audiology
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 Human Services, Family
Educational Network of Weld County and Jodi Little, commencing June 19, 2006, and ending
June 19, 2007, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS,after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Consultant Agreement for Audiology 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 Human Services,Family Educational Network of Weld County and Jodi
Little be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 5th day of July, A.D., 2006, nunc pro tunc June 19, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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2006-1770
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W�`�' TO: Board of County Commissioners I
O FROM: Walt Speckman, Executive Director ‘.,L6•
COLORADO SUBJECT: Consultant Agreement between FENWC and
Jodi Little, Audiologist
Presented for approval before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners is a Consultant
Agreement between Family Educational Network of Weld County's 'Head Start and
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program, hereinafter referred to as "FENWC" and Jodi Little,
hereinafter referred to as "Audiologist"
The Audiologist will ensure that every Head Start child receives a hearing screening
within forty-five (45) days of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are done within two
weeks of the first screening.
. The Audiologist will ensure that every Migrant/Seasonal Head Start child receives a
hearing screening within two (2) weeks of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are
done within one (1)week after the initial screening.
. FENWC agrees to reimburse the Audiologist $40.00 per hour, number of hours to be
determined in consultation with Center Directors and the FENWC Health Specialist on a
weekly basis, not to exceed $8,000.00 for the Regional Head Start Program and $4,000
for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning June 19, 2006 through
June 19, 2007
If you have any questions please contact Janet Flaugher, Director, @ 353-3800, ext. 3340.
2006-1770
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN JODI LITTLE
AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD
COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this,2(nay of June, 2006,
by and between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County
Division of Human Services' Family Educational Network of Weld County,
hereinafter referred to as "FENWC," of Weld County and Jodi Little, hereinafter
referred to as "Audiologist."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, FENWC will contract audiologist services for the Head Start
Program and the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program.
WHEREAS, Head Start Policies and Procedures regarding eligible
children and their families enrolled in the FENWC Head Start and
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program are based on the Administration for
Children and Families Performance Standards (45-CFR 1304, 1305, and 1308).
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to provide audiology
services for children enrolled in the Family Educational Network of Weld
County's' Head Start Program and Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program. The
intent of this Agreement is to coordinate audiology services and collaboration
between the above named, the families of children of FENWC and health
clinics/providers and local education agencies.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions,
agreements, and stipulations hereinafter expressed, the parties do hereby agree
as follows:
1. Term:
The term of this Agreement between FENWC and Consultant shall be for
the period beginning June 19, 2006 through June 19, 2007.
2. Geographic Areas To Be Served:
Head Start services shall be provided to eligible Head Start children who
are enrolled in Greeley/Evans, Hudson, Milliken, Frederick, Ft. Lupton,
Gilcrest and Platteville. Migrant Head Start services shall be provided to
enrolled Migrant Head Start children who are eligible in Greeley/Evans
and Frederick.
3. FENWC Responsibilities:
a. Schedule hearing screenings for all eligible Head Start children
within forty-five (45) days of enrollment. Schedule hearing
screenings for all eligible Migrant/Seasonal Head Start children
within two (2) weeks of enrollment. Schedule rechecks for eligible
Head Start children within thirty (30) days after the initial screening.
Schedule rechecks for eligible Migrant/Seasonal Head Start
children within one week after the initial screening.
b. Work with the audiologist to provide follow-up services to all
children with suspected hearing concems for an evaluation to
determine whether there is a need for services.
c. Share the responsibility for assisting the parents with paperwork.
d. Assure that the FENWC Head Start/Migrant/Seasonal Head Start
parents are aware of the referral, sign the appropriate permission
for evaluation forms, and understand the referral and evaluation
process.
e. Maintain a link with community agencies to assure optimal use of
available resources and services for families.
f. FENWC agrees to reimburse the Audiologist $40.00 per hour,
number of hours to be determined in consultation with Center
Directors and the FENWC Health Specialist on a weekly basis, not
to exceed $8,000 for the Regional Head Start Program and "$4,000
for the Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program."
4. Consultant Responsibilities:
a. Ensure that every Head Start child receives a hearing screening within
forty-five (45) days of enrollment and ensure that all re-checks are done
within two weeks of the first screening. Ensure that every
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start child receives a hearing screening within two
(2) weeks of enrollment. Schedule rechecks for eligible Head Start
children within thirty (30) days after the initial screening. Schedule
rechecks for eligible Migrant/Seasonal Head Start children within one
week after the initial screening.
b. Work with the Health Specialist to ensure that all children receive a
hearing screening and that an appropriate referral and follow-up is made
for any hearing concerns noted.
c. Ensure that all documentation and paper work is complete per the Health
Specialist's instruction.
d. The Consultant will bill FENWC by the 10th of the month for previous
month's charges. Bills will be sent to:
1. Weld County Division of Human Services
2. Family Educational Network of Weld County
3. Attention: Health Specialist
4. P.O. Box 1805
5. Greeley, Colorado 80632
5. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
parties.
6. Assignment:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their
successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. Neither party may
assign any of its rights/obligations hereunder without the prior written
consent of the other party.
7. Resolution of Disagreements:
If a problem/disagreement should occur, the FENWC Director should be
notified immediately. If the problem/disagreement still cannot be resolved,
it will be taken to a higher authority in both agencies.
8. Applicable Law:
FENWC agrees to follow policies and procedure of the Consultant as
construed in accordance with the Colorado School Finance Act of 1988,
regulations and other applicable laws and regulations.
9. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty
(30) days written notice and is subject to the availability of funding.
10. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties
with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or
modified.
11. Waiver or Immunities/Third-Party Liability:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of
any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess,
nor shall any position of this Agreement be deemed to have created a
duty of care with respect to any persons not a party to this Agreement.
12. Non-appropriation:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on
the part of the Consultant, the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to
expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
13. Severability:
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of the
Agreement is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The parties
hereto declare that they would have entered into this Agreement and each
and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase
thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be declared
unconstitutional or invalid.
14. Assurances:
a. The Consultant agrees that it is an independent contractor and that
its officers, employees, and clients do not become employees of
Weld County, and therefore are not entitled to any employee
benefits as Weld County employees, as a result of the execution of
this Agreement.
b. FENWC, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers
and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages
caused by any negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, or its
employees, while performing this Agreement.
The Consultant, its officers, and employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or
damages caused by any negligent acts, or omissions of FENWC, or its
employees, while performing functions as described in this Agreement.
The Consultant shall provide adequate liability and worker's
compensation insurance for all of its employees, engaged in the
performance of this Agreement, as required by the Colorado
Worker's Compensation Act.
Likewise, FENWC, by and through the Board of Weld County
Commissioners, shall provide adequate Liability and Worker's
Compensation Insurance for all employees of FENWC engaged in
the performance of this Agreement.
c. No officer, member, or employee of the Consultant and no member
or their governing bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct
or indirect, in the approved Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
d. Consultant understands that monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of this Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld
County Division of Human Services and the results provided to the
Weld County Board of Commissioners.
e. Consultant and FENWC assure compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of
race, creed, color, sex, handicap, or nation origin be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise
subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this
Agreement to be duly executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set
forth.
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSULTANT
David E. Long , Chairperson P 0-temp,_ Little
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