HomeMy WebLinkAbout20042229.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - REHABILITATION AND VISITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION
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 Purchase of Service Agreement for Home
Health Care 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,Area Agency on
Aging,and the Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association,commencing July 1,2004, and ending
June 30, 2005, 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 Purchase of Service Agreement for Home Health Care 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, Area Agency on Aging, and the
Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association 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 2nd day of August, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WE D COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
frThDATE: July 28, 2004
' TO: Robert D. Masden, Chair Weld County Board of County
VE`D C• Commissioners
FROM:Walter Speckman, Executive Director, Division of Human
COLORADO Services
SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement between Weld County
Area Agency on Aging and RVNA Home Health Care
Enclosed for Board approval is a Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area
Agency on Aging and RVNA, a not for profit home health care agency. RVNA will
provide 2310 units of homemaker/ personal care services for 50 Weld County low-
income frail seniors and a total of 24 units of skilled services to 5 low income frail
seniors. The term of the agreement will be from July 1 , 2004 through June 30, 2005 for
a total of $35,000.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this agreement please contact Eva Jewell,
Director of the Weld County Area Agency on Aging at 353-3800, extension 3331.
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1S`day of July, 2004 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'Area Agency on Aging,
hereinafter referred to as "AAA"and Rehabilitation and Visiting Nurse Association hereinafter
referred to as "RVNA."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" serves as the advocate and focal point for older persons with the
greatest economic and social need, and
WHEREAS, "RVNA" is a private, non-profit organization existing for the purpose of
providing home health care services to residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" desires to purchase home health care for low-income elders from
"RVNA,"
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The"AAA"hereby agrees to award grant monies(State General Fund)in the sum of$35,000
to "RVNA."
2. "RVNA" agrees to provide 2310 units of homemaker/personal care services for 50 older
adults with the goal of serving 15 rural elders, 10 Hispanic elders and 50 disabled elders.
3. "RVNA agrees to provide 24 units of skilled nursing for 5 older adults with the goal of
serving 1 rural elder, 1 Hispanic elder and 5 disabled elders.
4. The "AAA" agrees to reimburse "RVNA" for all eligible project costs up to but not to
exceed the sum of $33,500 at an hourly rate of $14.50. In addition, "AAA" agrees to
reimburse "RVNA" for all eligible skilled care service cost up to but to not to exceed the
sum of$1,500 at an hourly rate of$64.00. If skilled services are not needed "RVNA"may
use all or part of the skilled care funds for non-skilled services.
5. "RVNA"agrees to support the goal of a comprehensive and coordinated system of services
by maintaining regular participation on the Long Term Care Coordinating Committee.
6. "RVNA" agrees to commence services within thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by June 30, 2005.
7. "RVNA" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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8. "RVNA"agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under this Agreement.
9. "RVNA" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials (pamphlets,
brochures,announcements,etc.)or in any verbal presentations:"RVNA"is supported,in part
by funds provided by the Weld County Area agency on aging through the Older Americans
Act."
10. "RVNA" understands that "AAA" is required to conduct periodic evaluations of the
activities conducted under this Agreement and to monitor on an ongoing basis the
performance of"RVNA" to insure that the funds made available by the Agreement are
expended in keeping with the purposes for which they were awarded; and "RVNA"
accordingly agrees to cooperate fully with the"AAA"in the conduct of such evaluation and
monitoring, including the keeping and supplying of such information, and providing access
to documents and records to the"AAA"for the purpose of audit; and further agrees to do all
things necessary to enable "AAA" to fulfill its obligation to the State of Colorado and the
United States Government.
11. Any changes,including any increase or decrease in the amount of"RVNA's"compensation,
and including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and between
the "AAA" and "RVNA", shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement
and in appropriate revisions to the grant proposal.
12. "RVNA" understands and agrees that the following provisions are part of the official
application and as such become binding upon commencement of the project:
a. Agrees that the project will be carried out in accordance with the Federal program
and fiscal regulations,the policies and procedures established for grants by the State
Agency,and the terms and conditions of the project application approved by"AAA"
in making this award of fund; specifically, agrees to abide by the dollar amounts as
shown in the budget by program and cost categories.
b. Understands that if there is Federal/State cash unearned at the time the project is
terminated,this amount must be returned to the"AAA"unless the"AAA"otherwise
stipulates.
c. Understands that the project's fiscal affairs are subject to audit. If costs are
disallowed,the proportion of Federal/State funds disallowed must be returned to the
"AAA."
d. Understands that this award is made for the period amounts stated in this Agreement.
This Agreement in no way implies further funding which is contingent upon the
availability of funds and approval of future project applications.
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e. Agrees to keep records and make reports on the forms required by the "AAA" and
in accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Colorado and the Administration
on Aging, specifically,
To submit monthly financial and monthly programmatic reports to the
"AAA"by the 10th of the following month;
To submit a final financial report within 45 days after the end of the project
year;
To submit other reports to the"AAA" as requested.
f. Agrees to advise the "AAA" of needed program and financial changes and await
approval from the "AAA"prior to change implementation.
13. No portion of the Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the
parties or their 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 not a party of the
Agreement.
14. No portion of the Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each
succeeding year.
15. If any section,subsection paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this 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 to be unconstitutional or invalid.
16. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. The
Agreement may be evaluated in November by both parties. The basis for renegotiation of
the Agreement will be satisfactory performance of the provider, availability of funds,
priorities as established by the Area Agency on Aging and need for the service.
17. This Agreement may be terminated with thirty(30)days written notice by either party. This
Agreement shall be terminated immediately in the event of loss of funding to the Area
Agency on Aging.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first
written above.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RVNA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
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Robert sden, Chair AUG 0 2 2004 Crystal ay, President/CEO
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Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director Eva M. Jewell, ect
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