HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020233.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR
WELD COUNTY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - CARMEN LUCERO-HAINES
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 Agreement for Interpretation/
Translation Services for Weld County Juvenile Diversion Program between the County of Weld,
State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the District Attorney for the 19th Judicial District, and Carmen Lucero-Haines,
commencing January 1, 2002, and ending December 31, 2002, 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 Agreement for Interpretation/Translation Services for Weld
County Juvenile Diversion between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the District Attorney for the
19th Judicial District, and Carmen Lucero-Haines 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 28th day of January, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY/COLORADO� �N ATTEST: LS I% //L/t-e�
Gle aad, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Beard
David E. Laa g, Pro-Tem
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2002-0233
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AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES
FOR WELD COUNTY JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM
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THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this I 7 day of9'aSu ��2, tahrtmm hc i9rou
tuns, January 1, 2002, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, on behalf of the District Attorney of the 19th Judicial District Juvenile
Diversion Program, whose address is 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter
referred to as "Juvenile Diversion Program," and Carmen Lucero-Haines, whose address is 1.637
58th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80634, hereinafter referred to as "Interpreter/Translator."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Diversion Program provides counseling-type services to
juveniles who are in trouble with the law, and
WHEREAS, Juvenile Diversion is in need of interpretation and translation to assist the
Juvenile Diversion Program in providing services to juveniles, and
WHEREAS, Interpreter/Translator has time available to devote to such work at the
hourly rate which is set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2002, through and
until December 31, 2002.
2. SERVICES PROVIDED BY PHYSICIAN: Interpreter/Translator agrees to
provide interpretation/translation services for persons involved in the Juvenile
Diversion Program on an "as needed" basis as determined by the Program staff.
3. COMPENSATION: A) Juvenile Diversion agrees to pay Interpreter/Translator
for all of his or her services performed pursuant to this Agreement at the rate of
$30.00 per hour(one hour min.) for interpretation. B) Juvenile Diversion agrees
to pay Interpreter/Translator for all of his or her services performed pursuant to
this Agreement at the rates stated in the following chart for translation:
Up to 250 words: $.22 per word;
Up to 500 words: $.21 per word;
Up to 1000 words: $.19 per word;
Up to 1500 words: $.18 per word;
Up to 2000 words: $.17 per word;
Over 2500 words: $.15 per word.
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Interpreter/Translator agrees to bill Juvenile Diversion for all such services on a
monthly basis. The parties agree that the hourly compensation as contemplated
herein shall constitute the entire amount of compensation due to
Interpreter/Translator for any work performed hereunder. Interpreter/Translator
shall not be entitled to the payment of any additional expenses, including, but not
limited to, travel expenses, overhead, and daily expenses. The cap for the amount
of money which may be spent by Juvenile Diversion in 2002 for all
interpretation/translation services (by Interpreter/Translator and others) shall be
$5,000.00.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Interpreter/Translator agrees that he or she is
an independent contractor and she will not become an employee of the District
Attorney, nor is he or she entitled to any employee benefits as a District Attorney,
Juvenile Diversion employee as a result of the execution of this Agreement.
5. INDEMNIFICATION: Interpreter/Translator shall indemnify District Attorney,
Juvenile Diversion Program, its officers and employees, against liability for injury
or damage caused by any negligent act or omission by Interpreter/Translator in the
performance of this Agreement and shall hold the District Attorney harmless from
any loss occasioned as a result of the performance of this Agreement.
6. NON-ASSIGNMENT: Interpreter/Translator may not assign or transfer this
Agreement, any interest therein or claim thereunder, without the prior written
approval of the District Attorney.
7. ACCESS TO RECORDS: District Attorney shall have access to
Interpreter/Translator's financial records for the purposes of audit. Such records
shall be complete and available for audit 90 days after final payment hereunder
and shall be retained and available for audit purposes for at least five years after
final payment hereunder.
8. TERMINATION: Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by
providing the other party with a 10-day written notice thereof. Furthermore, this
Agreement may be terminated at any time without notice upon a material breach
of the terms of the Agreement.
9. TIME OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence in each and all of the_
provisions of this Agreement.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MODIFICATIONS: This Agreement constitutes the
entire understanding between the parties with respect to the promises and
covenants made therein. No modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be
valid unless made in writing and agreed to by both parties.
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11. NON-APPROPRIATION: No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to
create an obligation on the part of the District Attorney to expend funds not
otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year.
12. WAIVER OF IMMUNITIES/THIRD PARTY LIABILITY: No portion of this
Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities of the
District Attorney or its officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion
of this Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care with respect to any
persons other than the District Attorney and not a party to this Agreement.
13. CANCELLATION OF APPOINTMENTS WITH INTERPRETER/
TRANSLATOR: Either party hereto may cancel a scheduled appointment with
Interpreter/Translator by 11:30 a.m. on the date of the appointment and no fee
shall be assessed. After 11:30 a.m. on the date of the appointment, a$30.00 fee
shall be assessed to Juvenile Diversion.* If the Interpreter/Translator arrives for a
scheduled appointment and the juvenile and/or family does not appear, a$30.00
fee will be assessed to Juvenile Diversion.* *NOTE: In the event the cancellation
or non-appearance occurs as part of two appointments, one half-hour each, the
Interpreter/Translator shall be entitled to the full fee of$30.00 per hour. In the
event the cancellation or non-appearance occurs as part of a single, half-hour
appointment, the full $30.00 per hour fee shall be assess to Juvenile Diversion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed the date and year set forth
above.
ATTEST: /, '�'� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CLERK TO THE OARD� "<z OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, on
COUNTY COMMISSIO R a - �►% behalf of THE 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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BY: � '• �i BY: Ala
Deputy Clerk to the Board Glenn Vaad, Chairman
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INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR:. J_.
BY: NIVIACZAA ke0A.0 —
Carmen Lucero-Haines
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