HomeMy WebLinkAbout20032527.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -A. ROSE SHAW
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 Consultant Agreement for Head Start
Program 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, and A. Rose
Shaw, commencing upon full execution, and ending within 60 days of said execution, 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 Consultant Agreement for Head Start Program 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, and A. Rose Shaw 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 27th day of August, A.D., 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DIVISION OF
HUMAN SERVICES AND A. ROSE SHAW(DR. SHAW)
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 27th day of August, 2003, 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,
hereinafter referred to as "Human Services," and A. Rose Shaw, hereinafter referred to as
"Consultant."
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WHEREAS, Human Services will contract services from Consultant for the purpose of
evaluating the organizational and administrative structure of the Division of Human Services'
Head Start Program.
WHEREAS,the Consultant shall be responsible for conducting the proposed evaluation.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants, conditions, agreements, and
stipulations hereinafter expressed, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Term:
The term of this Agreement between Human Services and Consultant shall be for a period
from date of execution and will end within 60 days of that approval.
2. Human Services Responsibilities:
a. Provide time for staff to meet with Consultant at such time as deemed agreeable by
both parties.
b. Reimburse the Consultant $2,998.00 at the completion of the evaluation. Payment to
be made in one payment within 15 days of billing. Prior to payment by Human
Services, the Consultant will submit the written report and will have received
agreement from Walt Speckman, Executive Director, that the evaluation has been
completed to his satisfaction.
3. Consultant Responsibilities:
The Consultant agrees to provide the following, but is not limited to:
a. Collection and analysis of information related to the organization and management of
this program.
b. Assessment of the programs strategies, strengths, weaknesses, along with
recommendations for improvement.
c. Providing an evaluation report to Walt Speckman, Executive Director of the Division of
Human Services at the end of the evaluation.
d. As needed, short-loop oral evaluation reporting to the Executive Director
Information will be collected primarily by structured and semi-structured in-person and
telephone interviews. The report will include, but not be limited to, evaluation of the
organization (supervision, communication, trust), the management ream (teamwork,
communication, structure), and ideas for ways to improve to more effectively provide
service to families and children.
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4. Modification of Agreement:
All modifications to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.
5. Assignment:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal
representative, and assigns. Neither party may assign any of its rights/obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
6. Termination:
This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party by giving written notice of
such termination to the other party. Upon receipt of such written notice by either party, no
further charged will be made under this Agreement. Termination shall not affect
Consultant's obligations under Articles VIII and IX.
This Agreement is automatically terminated if the grant funding is terminated by the
granting agency.
7. Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified.
8. Waiver of Immunities/Third-Party Liability:
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 position of this Agreement
be deemed to have created a duty of care with respect to any persons not a party to this
Agreement.
9. Non-Appropriation:
No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the
Consultant, the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to expend funds not otherwise
appropriated in each succeeding year.
10. Severability:
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of the 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 unconstitutional or invalid.
11. Assurances:
a. The Consultant agrees that it is an independent contractor and that its officers,
employees, and clients do not become employees of Weld County, and thereofre are not
entitled to any employee benefits as Weld County employees, as a result of the
execution of this Agreement.
b. Human Services, the Weld County Board of Commissioners, its officers and
employees, shall not be held liable for injuries or damages caused by any negligent acts
or omissioners of the Consultant, or its employees, while performing this Agreement.
The Consultant, its officers, and employees shall not be held liable for injuries or
damages caused by any negligent acts, or omissions of Human Services, or its
employees, while performing functions as described in this Agreement.
The Consultant shall provide adequate liability and worker's compensation insurance
for all its employees, engaged in the performance of this Agreement, as required by the
Colorado Worker's Compensation Act. Likewise, Human Services, by and through the
Board of Weld County Commissioners, shall provide adequate Liability and Worker's
Compensation Insurance for all employees of Human Services engaged in the
performance of this Agreement.
c. No officer, member, or employee of the Consultant and no member,or their governing
bodies shall have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in the approved Agreement
or the proceeds thereof.
d. Consultant understands that monitoring and evaluation of the performance of this
Agreement shall be conducted by the Weld County Division of Human Services and the
results provided to the Weld County Board of Commissioners.
e. Consultant and Human Services assure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1986, and that no person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, sex,
handicap, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under the approved Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed as of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
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DATE: August 25, 2003
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SUBJECT: Consultant Agreement between the Weld County
Division of Human Services and A. Rose Shaw (Dr. Shaw)
Enclosed for Board approval is a Consultant Agreement between the Weld County Division of
Human Services and A. Rose Shaw (Dr. Shaw).
Dr. Shaw will evaluate the organizational and administrative structure of the Division's Head Start
Program and provide recommendations for ways to improve to more effectively provide service to
families and children.
If you have questions, please call me at extension 3317.
2003-2527
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