HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040289.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PEER COUNSELING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
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 Services Agreement for Peer
Counseling 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 North Range Behavioral Health,commencing January 1,2004,and ending December 31,
2004, 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 Services Agreement for Peer Counseling 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 North Range
Behavioral Health 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 21st day of January, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2004.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
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David E. Long
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Date of signature: 14 7
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1 s`day of January, 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 North Range Behavioral Health, hereinafter referred to as
"NRBH."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" has identified loneliness and isolation as a serious problem for many
Weld older citizens, and
WHEREAS, "NRBH" is a private, not for profit organization existing for the purpose of
providing peer counseling services to residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" desires to purchase services from "NRBH" to provide peer counseling
and support to lonely and isolated older adults;
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The"AAA"hereby agrees to award grant monies(under the Older Americans Act)in the sum
of$33,000.00 to NRBH.
2. "NRBH" agrees to provide 1.800 units of peer counseling to 110 older adults with a goal of
reaching 30 rural elders , 15 Hispanic elders and 20 disabled elders.
3. The"AAA"agrees to reimburse"NRBH"for all eligible project costs up to but not exceeding
the sum of$33,000.00 at$18.33 per hour.
4. "NRBH" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement. Project income can only be used to increase the number of
services provided under the Agreement. •
5. "NRBH" agrees to commence services within thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by December 31,
2004.
6. "NRBH"agrees to support the goal of a comprehensive and coordinated system of services
by maintaining regular participation on the Long Term Care Coordinating Committee.
7. "NRBH" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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8. "NRBH" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials (pamphlets,
brochures, announcements, )or in any verbal presentations:"NRBH"is supported, in part by
funds provided by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans
Act."
9. "NRBH" 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
"NRBH"to insure that the funds made available by the Agreement are expended in keeping
with the purposes for which they were awarded; and "NRBH" 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.
10. Any changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of"NRBH" compensation,
and including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and
between the "AAA" and "NRBH", shall be incorporated in written amendments to this
Agreement.
11. "NRBH" 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 funds; 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."
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.
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 financial reports monthly and monthly program 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;
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• 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.
12. It is agreed that, during and after the term of this Agreement, all parties shall comply with the
rules and regulations of the Health Insurance Privacy Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
and the Federal Alcohol and Drug Confidentiality Regulation regarding all clinical records,
including but not limited to all statistical data, reports and standards, and all financial
information and shall utilize their best efforts to prevent and protect such information from
unauthorized disclosure. Further, during and after termination of this Agreement, "AAA" or
NRBH shall hold in confidence the financial information relating to this Agreement. "AAA"or
NRBH shall not, during and after the term of this Agreement, use employees to use any such
information to the competitive disadvantage or in any way that is detrimental to "AAA" or
NRBH.
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 January 1, 2004 through December 31,2004. The
Agreement will 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 upon 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 NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
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Robert D. Masden, Chair JAN 2 1 'zs y,4y Wayne M xwell, Executive Director
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
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Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director Eva M. Jewell, ec
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MEMORANDUM
frDATE: January 13, 2004 I TO: Robert Masden, Chair, Weld County Board of
W `P c
CommissionersriF
FROM: Walter Speckman, Executive Director, Division of Human it/�
COLORADO Services
SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreements between the Area
Agency on Aging and local service providers
Enclosed for Board approval are six (6)Purchase of Services Agreements with local agencies to
provide services to frail, low-income older adults with Older Americans Act funds. The terms of
these agreements are from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
1. Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Meal on Wheels
for$31,000 for 24,000 meals for 175 homebound elderly of Weld County.
2. Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Catholic
Charities Northern for $22,500 to purchase 1275 units of outreach services to 170
isolated and homebound Hispanic elderly of Weld County to help them gain access to
needed services.
3. Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Eldergarden for
$25,000 to purchase 7,000 hours of adult day care for 65 frail elders.
4. Purchase of Services Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and North Range
Behavioral Health for$33,000 to provide 1,800 contact units of in-home peer counseling
to 95 older adults.
5. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Charles J.
Connell, Attorney at Law for up to $7,500 to purchase legal consultation and
representation for the Area Agency on Aging Senior Legal Aide Program.
6. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and RVNA Home
Health Care, Inc. for$21,175 to purchase 1,460 units of homemaker and personal
care for 30 older adults not qualifying for home health care services through any other
third party reimbursement.
Please call Eva Jewell at extension 3331 or Walt Speckman at extension 3317 if you have further
questions.
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