HomeMy WebLinkAbout20040291.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RVNA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
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
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 RVNA Home Health Care, Inc., 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 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 Agencyon Aging,and RVNA Home
Health Care, Inc., 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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' Robert D. Masden, Chair
Weld County Clerk to thg B rd 1)4z, 7C /„,__(
William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
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Glenn Vaad
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 15' 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 RVNA Home Health Care, Inc. 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 (under the Older Americans Act) in the
sum of$21,175 to "RVNA."
2. "RVNA"agrees to provide 1460 units of home health care for 30 older adults with the goal
of serving 5 rural elders and 4 Hispanic elders.
3. The"AAA"agrees to reimburse"RVNA"for all eligible project costs up to by not exceeding
the sum of$21,175 at an hourly rate of$14.50.
4. "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.
5. "RVNA" agrees to commence services with thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by December 31,2004.
6. "RVNA"agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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7. "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."
8. "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.
9. 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.
10. "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 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;
Maintain a computer system that will be able to manage all required"AAA"
reporting software;
Maintain internet access in order to transfer all required data to the "AAA".
f. Agrees to advise the "AAA" of needed program and financial changes and await
approval from the "AAA"prior to change implementation.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. This Agreement may be terminated up thirty(30) days written notice by either party. This
Agreement shall be terminated immediately in the event of loss of funding to the AAA.
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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 D. asden, Chair JAN 2 1 ?004 Cry al Day, PresidenUCEj
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
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Walt . Speckman,�Executive Director ( Eva M. Jewell, Dir or
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 13, 2004
' TO: Robert Masden, Chair, Weld County Board of ,
V�`��• Commissioners
COLORADO FROM: Walter Speckman, Executive Director, Division of Human C
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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