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Home My WebLink About20041592.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR COLORADO STATE PARKS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO YOUTH CORPS 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 an Agreement for Services for Colorado State Parks Project 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, Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, and the Colorado Youth Corps Association, commencing May 24, 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 Agreement for Services for Colorado State Parks Project 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, Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, and the Colorado Youth Corps 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 14th day of June, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc May 24, 2004. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL COUNTY, COLORADO MARobert D. Masden, Chair 1861 I �•*'? Jerk to the Board `® Cr — / William H. Jer , Pro-Tem - ,� . Clerk to the Board M. J. le ,�AP D AS TO e David . Long &unty A or ey EXCUSED // Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 4 -- :1/-©7 2004-1592 HR0075 0O; 1-1 R C�74u�, OG al ,oc{ MEMORANDUM DATE: June 9, 2004 ' TO: Robert D. Masden, Chair, Board of Commissioners FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director WO-^' ' C. COLORADO SUBJECT: Agreement for Service between Employment Services of Weld County and the Colorado Youth Corps Association Enclosed for Board approval is an Agreement for services between the Colorado Youth Corps Association and Employment Services of Weld County's Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) to allow the WCYCC to perform service on projects through the Colorado State Parks Project for work at St. Vrain Park. Funding provided for the Program is$10,450.00 and the period of performance is May 24 2004, through June 30, 2005. If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800. 2004-1592 • I 'A,ipmx.: AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES This agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (hereinafter "Contractor") and the Colorado Youth Corps Association (hereinafter "CYCA") this 24th day of May 2004. The parties, in consideration of the mutual terms and promises as set forth below, agree as follows: 1. Scope of Services by the Contractor The Contractor agrees to perform the services as described below and as set forth within the following document(s), incorporated herein by this reference: ✓ Colorado State Parks (CSP) Project Description ✓ Project Sponsor Agreement Form(s) for each project 2. Training a. The Contractor, or assigned staff to the Contractor, is required to participate in the CYCA- sponsored annual training to be held May 24-28, 2004 at Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle, Colorado at the Contractor's expense for purposes of unifying technical skill and corps member developmental practices. b. The Contractor will be required to have met the CYCA accreditation standards prior to entering into this agreement for all CYCA-contracted projects. 3. Independent Contractor The services to be performed by the Contractor are those of an independent contractor and not as an employee of CYCA. As an independent contractor, the Contractor is not entitled to worker's compensation benefits except as may be provided by the Contractor nor to unemployment insurance benefits. The Contractor is obligated to pay all applicable federal and state income tax on any moneys paid pursuant to this Agreement. 4. Term of Agreement This contract shall begin on May 24, 2004 and end on June 30, 2005. 5. Contract Agreement a. Corps will maintain a minimum crew size of eight (8) corps members, including a crew leader. Should crew size decrease to less than eight for a period longer than one crew day on a given project, the crew rate shall be prorated accordingly and CYCA must be notified of each occurrence. b. Corps will maintain a minimum of 324 hours per week on project work, exclusive of environmental education. 2004 Contract Agreement 1 c. Corps are required to incorporate at least 10% of each crew week (four hours) to environmental education (EE), focusing on topics such as local flora and fauna, geology, aquatic habitats, ecosystems, natural resource management, Leave No Trace, and others. Of the 10%, at least 50% of the EE must include the use of the EE curriculum that has been designed for the Colorado Youth Corps Program. d. Corps will participate in the Omni Research and Training, Inc. pre and post corps outcome survey being conducted as a pilot in 2004. e. Corps will enter Corpsmember, Crewleader, Crew and Project information into the CYCA online database as directed in the 2004 CYCA database training. f. Corps will provide CYCA with pre, during and post project photos for each project. 6. Fees for Services The Contractor will be compensated strictly on a fee-for-service basis for the performance of those services described in the attached Project Description(s) for this Agreement. The Contractor shall be reimbursed at a rate described in specific Project Description(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein. CYCA shall pay the Contractor for services performed upon submittal of invoices by the Contractor. Invoices shall provide a detailed description of the work performed, and time allocated toward such performance. Payment shall be made upon approval of a written request from the Contractor, subject to the following conditions: a) Projects in duration of two or more weeks may invoice CYCA no more than once every two weeks, with final payment paid upon receipt of project evaluation documentation from the project sponsor. Up to 80% of the final payment may be paid at the time of invoice if project documentation has not been received by the CYCA within the current invoicing period the project was completed. The remaining 20% will be paid upon receipt of the project documentation. b) For projects less than two weeks duration, payment will be made once upon completion of the project. c) CYCA reserves the right to withhold up to 20% of any project payment if project evaluation forms indicate unsatisfactory project performance. To the extent possible, the Contractor agrees to promptly correct and/or address the unsatisfactory performance. Withheld payments will be paid upon such corrections being satisfied. The Contractor is responsible for all expenses, including personnel, tools, and equipment needed to fully perform these services. 7. Termination Either party may cancel this Agreement upon fourteen (14) day advance written notice to the other party for any reason. If termination of this Agreement occurs after services have been performed, payment of fees shall only be provided upon submittal of final reporting documents for that portion of the work satisfactorily completed at the effective date of such action. 2004 Contract Agreement 2 • 8. Insurance The City and County are "public entities" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. 24-10-101, et seq., as amended ("Act"). The City and County shall at all times during the term of this Agreement maintain such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the Act. Upon request by either party, the other party shall show proof of such insurance. 9. Liability Each party assumes responsibility for its negligent actions and omissions, and those of its officers, agents and employees in the performance or failure to perform under this agreement. By agreeing to this provision, neither the City nor the County waives or intends to waive, as to any person, the limitations on liability which are provided to the City and the County under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101,et seq. 10. Miscellaneous a. The Contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Anti-discrimination Act, as amended from time to time, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (CRS §24-34-402), and as otherwise required by State and Federal Laws and Regulations. b. The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges, fees and taxes and incidentals that may be required for the lawful execution of the work. c. This Agreement is not assignable. d. This Agreement, with attachments as incorporated herein, represents the entire Agreement of the parties. e. No modification or change to the Agreement will be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. f. The signatories attest that to their knowledge that no employee has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein. 2004 Contract Agreement 3 AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED THIS 3?• DAY OF cUnsz ) , 2004. Contractor Weld County Board of C lorado Youth Corps Association Full Legal Name Commissioners ANN C. BAKER Executive Director Robert D. Masden, Chair Position (Title) JUN 1 4 Z0U4 84-6000-813 Federal ID Number PROVALS0A4AdeD/ LA),. Board President/ fficer Signature CYCA Board leer 2004 Contract Agreement 4 jeZe V-/59a? COLORADO YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION 2004 Colorado State Parks PROJECT DESCRIPTION CYCA Project ID: 98 D. Include on all future Project Correspondence: Invoices, Sponsor Evaluations,Project Data,etc. Name of Colorado Youth Corps Program: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Corps Address: P.O. Box 1805 Greeley, CO 80632 Corps Contact Information: Jay Molock Project Site Location: St. Vrain Nearest Town: Longmont Project Contact Information: Bob Finch/Ben Pedrett 720-652-4250 bob.finch@state.co.us Brief Notes: This project is very diverse as it includes the following: Trail construction- approximately 400'of new crusher fine or gravel trail Campsite and parking renovations - placing parking barriers, installing shade shelters & picnic tables Habitat Restoration: Tree planting/shoreline erosion control- cottonwood& willow poles placed around new ponds. Weed control, removal of tamerisk or russian olive and seeding. Fencing(removal)- approximately 1/2 mile on new property Projected Duration of the Project: 2 week(s) Fee for Service Rate: $5100 per week Site Visit: $250 TOTAL CONTRACT: $10,450 The following minimum standards are required in this agreement. ® Minimum of 8 corps members, including crew leader ® Minimum of 8 corps members, including crew leader; minimum age of 16 years for all ® Minimum of 324 hours per week on project work, exclusive of environmental education ® Use of CYCA Reader, min. 4 hours/week ® Includes at least one Project Presentation on behalf of Sponsor to the general public— see attachment Hello