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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031036.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR WORKPLACE SPANISH CLASSES FOR MANAGEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION 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 Workplace Spanish classes for management 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, Employment Services of Weld County, and Aims Community College, Continuing Education Division, commencing April 21, 2003, for a period of one year, 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 Workplace Spanish classes for management 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, Employment Services of Weld County, and Aims Community College, Continuing Education Division, 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 April, A.D., 2003, nunc pro tunc April 21, 2003. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE OUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: guit, David E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk tot #ft O $k:P EXCUSED Robert D. sden, Pro-T m BY: _, 1 • z — . A Deputy Clerk to the Board M. J. eile APP AS TO • > Yr William H. Jerk ounty Attorney AU/�[ �/ 57, Glenn Date of signature: 2003-1036 /Is HR0074 CCU: �� � AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 21st day of April 2003, by and between the — Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services' Employment Services of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Employment Services" and Aims Community College, Continuing Education Division, hereinafter known as "Aims Corporate Center". WHEREAS, Employment Services offers employment services to various employers and applicants seeking employment, and; WHEREAS, Employment Services is exploring strategies available to employers to increase the work place skills of individuals with limited English skills, and; WHEREAS, Aims Corporate Center receives funds and delivers adult education activities authorized under Title II of the Workforce Investment Act, and; WHEREAS, Employment Services and Aims Corporate Center has collaborated with several businesses to provide workplace Spanish classes for management on site. THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto convent and agree as follows: I. PURPOSE AND GOAL: A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN Employment Services and Aims Corporate Center explores strategies to increase employer work place skills in a collaborated fashion to offer Spanish-speaking classes to Weld County employers thereby increasing the Spanish-speaking kills of their managers by: A. Providing Weld County employers with workplace specific Spanish language skills to better communicate with and help in the retention of their current workforce. B. Offering workplace specific Spanish instruction to participating business managers using the Command Spanish® Materials and Programs. This program provides materials for an extensive list of Spanish classes which will focus on specific occupational job sectors, i.e. construction, construction sites, law enforcement, firefighters, bank tellers,physicians, EMTs, meat packing facilities, etc C. Providing workplace specific Spanish classes developed through employer management interviews with an Official Registered Provider Administrator and a certified instructor of Command Spanish curriculum from the Aims Corporate Center. Agreement Between Employment Services and Aims Corporate Center Page 2 II. TERM: The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one year, commencing April 21 2003, and is subject to the provisions of Section IV herein and future written modifications requested by any of the parties. Any party who wishes to rescind this Agreement must provide written notice stating their intent to the other parties at least thirty(30) days prior to the desired end date of the Agreement. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES: A. Aims Corporate Center will: 1. Send two participants to attend a two-day seminar to receive the appropriate certification documents from Command Spanish®. Attendees include a Spanish instructor and a college administrator. Upon completion of the seminar, Aims will become an Official Registered Provider(ORP). ORP's are traditionally Workforce Development Offices and Continuing Education Divisions. Aims will cover registration fees and all associated expenses (approximately$2,000) 2. Aims Corporate Center will also become a Licensed Official Registered Provider (LORP) upon certification with the program of the administrator and teacher. This would allow Aims to become the exclusive provider in our district, purchase special marketing manuals to promote the program, request customized manuals when needed, list on the Command Spanish® website, receive technical support for curriculum\instruction and national advertising. 3. Provide training to other Aims instructors to teach the class. 4. Provide complimentary training to a staff member of Weld County Department of Human Services. 5. Acknowledge Employment Services of Weld County as a joint participant in this venture. B. Employment Services will: 1. Provide Aims Corporate Center One Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00) to cover the first year of licensing. 2. Provide assistance with coordination of employers. 3. Select a staff member to attend supplemental instructor training to familiarize them with all aspects of the program. Agreement Between Employment Services and Aims Corporate Center Page 3 IV REQUIRED CONTRACT CLAUSES FOR CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDER: The Required Contract Clause for Contract and Purchase Orders for Workforce Investment Act funds is attached as Exhibit I of this Agreement. V MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: All modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by all parties. VI SEVERABILITY: If any term or condition of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced without such provision to the extent that this Agreement is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties hereto. VII NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY ENFORCEMENT: It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms, and conditions of this Agreement and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing contained in the Agreement shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall be an incidental beneficiary only. VIII ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The parties hereby agree that none have made or authorized any Agreement with respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein, and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein contained shall be binding on any party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This Agreement embodies all Agreements between the parties hereto and there are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations referring to the subject matter whereof than as contained herein. IX NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY: No portion of this 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 related a duty of care which did not previously exist with respect to any person not party to this Agreement. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of this Agreement is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities. Agreement between Employment Services and Aims Corporate Center Page 4 X NON-APPROPRIATION: None of the parties hereto shall be required to expend its public funds for any of the undertakings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of its governing body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the promises, covenants and/or terms set forth therein shall be subject to annual appropriations as provided by law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of this day, month and year first above written. • ATTEST: Lki J` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS F OD COUNTY, COLORADO i az. Q Deputy Clerk to the ' r ° David E. Long,�x Chair ( �8 tx•)-0 ATTEST: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELD COUNTY CORPO TE E U ATION CENTER Linda L. Perez, Direct) Dr. Rich Wood, Academic Dean of Continuing Education J2003 -k)3l, EXHIBIT I Page 1 of 2 REQUIRED CONTRACT CLAUSES FOR CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS The type of agreement entered into by a grantee or subgrantee maybe fixed price or cost reimbursement, depending on the method of procurement and goods or services being procured. Each agreement funded by ETA grant programs must contain the specific clauses referred to in 29 CFR 97.36. These clauses are listed below. 1. Administrative, contractual or remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms and provide for such sanctions and penalties as may be appropriate. (Contracts more than the simplified acquisition threshold). 2. Termination for cause and for convenience by the grantee or sub-grantee including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement. (All contracts in excess of$10, 000) 3. Compliance with Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 entitled"Equal Employment Opportunity," and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR chapter 60). (All construction contracts awarded in excess of$1000 by grantees and their contractors or sub-grantees). 4. Compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback"Act (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 3). (All contracts and sub-grants for construction or repair). 5. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by . Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5). (Construction contracts in excess of $2000 awarded by grantees and sub-grantees when required by Federal grant program legislation). 6. Compliance with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). (Construction contracts awarded by grantees and sub-grantees in excess of $2000, and in excess of$2500 for other contracts which involve the employment of mechanics or laborers). 7. Notice of awarding agency requirements and regulations pertaining to reporting. 8. Notice of awarding agency requirements and regulations pertaining to patent rights with respect to any discovery or invention which arises or is developed in the course of or under such contract. EXHIBIT I Page 2 of 2 9. Awarding agency requirements and regulations pertaining to copyrights and rights in data. 10. Access by the grantee, the sub-grantee, the Federal grantor agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives to any books, documents, papers, and records of the contractor which are directly pertinent to that specific contact for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. 11. Retention of all required records for three years after grantees or sub-grantees make final payments and all other pending matters are closed. 12. Compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Ac (42 U.S.C. 1857 (h), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (35 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). (Contracts, subcontracts, and sub-grants of amounts in excess of $100,000. 13. Mandatory standards and polices relating to energy efficiency which re contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conversation Act. (Pub. Law 94-163, 89 Stat. 871). MEMORANDUM DATE: April 23, 2003 Board of Weld County Commissioners, WC TO: David E. Long, Chairman 11 \,( COLORADO FROM: Waft Speckman, Executive Director, Weld County\ J Lfr Division of Human Services SUBJECT: Agreement between Employment Services of Weld County and Aims Corporate Center Enclosed for Board approval and signature is an Agreement between Employment Services of Weld County and Aims Corporate Center to assist Aims in becoming a Licenced Official Registered Provider for Command Spanish. This will provide an additional tool for employers to use to increase English skills at the workplace. The total cost is $1,250.00 to cover licensing for the first year. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, commencing April 21. 2003. If you have any questions, please telephone me at (970) 353-3800, extension 3317. 2003-1036 Hello