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RE: APPROVE SIX PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR 2001 OLDER
AMERICANS ACT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 six Purchase of Service Agreements for
2001 Older Americans Act Programs 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 the following agencies, commencing January 2,
2001, and ending December 31, 2001, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said
agreements:
1) Meals on Wheels, Inc.
2) Catholic Charities Northern
3) Eldergarden, Inc.
4) Charles J. Connell, Attorney at Law
5) RVNA Home Health Care, Inc.
6) North Range Behavioral Health
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreements,
copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the six Purchase of Service Agreements for 2001 Older Americans
Act Programs 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 the above listed agencies be, and hereby are, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreements.
Pe : NP 2001-0264
HR0072
RE: SIX PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR 2001 OLDER AMERICANS ACT
PROGRAMS
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of January, A.D., 2001, nunc pro tunc January 2, 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CO TY, COLORADO
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C� �V• PIPIT Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tem
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Wi is H. Jerke
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Robert D. Masden
2001-0264
HR0072
alpga MEMORANDUM
TO: M. J. Geile, Chair Board of County Commissioners
IDeO FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director Human'11
Services
DATE: January 25, 2001
COLORADO SUBJECT: Purchase of Service Agreements for Older
Americans Act Programs for 2001.
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 2, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
1. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Meal on Wheels
for $33,000 in federal Older Americans Act funds to serve 8,708 meals at $3.56 per meal.
2. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Catholic
Charities Northern for $23,650 to purchase 3,600 units of outreach services to 160
isolated and homebound Spanish surname elderly of Weld County to help them gain
access to needed services.
3. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and Eldergarden for
• $25,000 to purchase 20,000 hours of adult day care for 75 frail elders.
4. 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 serving
approximately 120 older adults.
5. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and RVNA Home
Health Care, Inc. for 1,787 hours of homemaker and personal care for 49 older adults for
$ 21,175.
6. Purchase of Service Agreement between the Area Agency on Aging and North Range
Behavioral Health (NRBH)to provide 1,800 units of peer counseling to 90 older adults
for $33,000.
Please direct questions to Linda E. Piper, Director Weld County Area Agency on Aging at
extension 3320.
2001-0264
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January, 2001 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 Meals on Wheels, Inc.,hereinafter referred to as "MOW."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA"has identified nutrition for the home—bound as a serious problem for
many Weld older citizens, and
WHEREAS, "MOW" is a private, non-profit organization existing for the purpose of
providing adult day services to residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS,"AAA"desires to purchase services from"MOW"to provide home delivered
meals for home—bound elders;
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The "AAA" hereby agrees to award "MOW" Title III Older Americans Act funds in the
amount of$31,000 to serve a minimum of 8,708 meals to approximately 117 elders with a
goal of reaching 48 rural elders and 18 Hispanic elders.
2. The"AAA"hereby agrees to award"MOW"the established USDA per meal rate for every
meal served an eligible Title III recipient for the purpose of increasing the number of meals
to be served above the minimum established in paragraph one(1).
3. The "AAA" agrees to award "MOW" all project income collected from eligible Title III
participants for the purpose of increasing the number of meals served above the minimum
established in paragraph one (1).
4. The"AAA" agrees to renegotiate this agreement in April when new federal allocations are
available and determine the need for additional federal funds, if available.
5. "MOW" agrees to commence services within thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by December 31,2001.
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Agreement—"MOW"
5. "MOW" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
6. "MOW" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials (pamphlets,
brochures, announcements) or in any verbal presentations: "MOW"is supported,in part by
funds provided by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans
Act."
7. "MOW"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
"MOW"to insure that the funds made available by the Agreement are expended in keeping
with the purposes for which they were awarded;and"MOW"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.
8. Any changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of"MOW" compensation,
and including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and between
the "AAA" and "MOW", shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement.
9. "MOW" 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.
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Agreement—"MOW"
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 quarterly (minimum) 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;
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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 2,2001 through December 31,2001. 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.
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Agreement —"MOW"
14. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above.
BOARD OF LINTY COMMISSIONERS MEALS ON WHEELS, INC.
27. . eile, hair (0/.29/2-a4 a rgar t Cox, Execu ive
rector
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING (�
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Walterpec man Linda E. Piper, Director
Executive Director
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Weld County Clerk to the :�a.., tett:pie
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Deputy Clerk to the Bler49
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January, 2001 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 Catholic Charities Northern,hereinafter referred to as"CCN."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" must ensure that minority seniors receive services for they are
entitled, and
WHEREAS, "CCN" is a private, non-profit organization existing for the purpose of
providing assistance to low-income and minority residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" desires to purchase services from "CCN" to conduct outreach to
Hispanic elders in Weld County;
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The"AAA"hereby agrees to award grant monies(under the Older Americans Act)in the sum
of$23,650 to CCN.
2. "CCN" agrees to provide 3,600 units of outreach to 160 Hispanic individuals with a goal of
reaching 40 rural Hispanic elders.
3. The"AAA"agrees to reimburse"CCN"for all eligible project costs up to but not exceeding
the sum of$23,650.
4. "CCN"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, 2001.
5. "CCN" agrees to support the goal of a comprehensive and coordinated system of services by
maintaining regular participation on the Long Term Care Coordinating Committee.
6. "CCN" agrees to assist with the recruitment of Hispanic elders to the annual Healthy, Weld
and Wise Senior Health Fair.
7. "CCN" agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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Agreement—"CCN"
8. "CCN" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials (pamphlets,
brochures, announcements, ) or in any verbal presentations: "CCN" is supported, in part by
funds provided by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging through the Older Americans
Act."
9. "CCN"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
"CCN" to insure that the funds made available by the Agreement are expended in keeping
with the purposes for which they were awarded; and"CCN"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"CCN"compensation,and
including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon by and between the
"AAA" and "CCN", shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Agreement.
11. "CCN" 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."
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Agreement —"CCN"
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 quarterly(minimum)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;
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. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,2001 through December 31, 2001. 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.
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Agreement —"CCN"
16. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN
��ea°
M. J. Celle (0//29/ 1) Ernie Giron, Executive Director
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
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Walter`J. Spec iL nda E. Piper, Director
Executive Director
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PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January, 2001 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 Eldergarden, Inc., hereinafter referred to as
"ELDERGARDEN."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" has identified respite care as a serious problem for many Weld older
citizens, and
WHEREAS, "ELDERGARDEN" is a private, non-profit organization existing for the
purpose of providing adult day services to residents of Weld County, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" desires to purchase services from "ELDERGARDEN" to provide
on—site adult day care for older adults and their care givers;
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed:
1. The "AAA" hereby agrees to award grant monies (under the Older Americans Act) in the
sum of $25,000 to ELDERGARDEN.
2. "ELDERGARDEN"agrees to provide 20,000 units of adult day care to 75 individuals with
a goal of reaching 18 rural elders and 18 minority elders.
3. The"AAA"agrees to reimburse"ELDERGARDEN" for all eligible project costs up to but
not exceeding the sum of$25,000 at$1.25 per hour of day care.
4. "ELDERGARDEN" 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,
2001.
5. "ELDERGARDEN"agrees to support the goal of a comprehensive and coordinated system
of services by maintaining regular participation on the Long Term Care Coordinating
Committee.
6. "ELDERGARDEN"agrees to document and report any project income received as a result
of services provided under the Agreement.
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Agreement—"ELDERGARDEN"
7. "ELDERGARDEN" agrees to include the following statement in any written materials
(pamphlets,brochures,announcements,)or in any verbal presentations:"ELDERGARDEN"
is supported,in part by funds provided by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging through
the Older Americans Act."
8. "ELDERGARDEN"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 "ELDERGARDEN" to insure that the funds made available by the
Agreement are expended in keeping with the purposes for which they were awarded; and
"ELDERGARDEN" 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 "ELDERGARDEN"
compensation,and including changes in budget allocations which are mutually agreed upon
by and between the "AAA" and "ELDERGARDEN", shall be incorporated in written
amendments to this Agreement.
10. "ELDERGARDEN" 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."
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Agreement —"ELDERGARDEN"
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 quarterly (minimum) 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;
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.
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 2,2001 through December 31,2001. 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.
Page Four
Agreement —"ELDERGARDEN"
15. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above.
BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS ELDERGARDEN, INC.
•
. J. eile, Chair (O/Pq/c3i3D1) Cornelia Dietz, ExecutivDirector
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
Walt J. Spe an inda
E. Piper, Director
Executive Director
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Weld County Clerk to thi "p'
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Deputy Clerk to the!I ' s�
PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January,2001 by and between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners, on
behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services'Area Agency on Aging,hereinafter referred
to as "AAA", and Charles J. Connell, Attorney at Law, hereinafter referred to as "CONNELL."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, "AAA" develops and administers the Area Plan for a comprehensive and
coordinated system of services, and
WHEREAS, "AAA" is mandated to provide for legal services, as defined in the Older
Americans Act to older persons with the greatest economic and social need, and
WHEREAS, "AAA"provides legal assistance to older persons through the Senior Citizens
Law Project and employs a legal assistant to coordinate the Project, and
WHEREAS,by the laws of the State of Colorado,the"AAA"must employ licensed attorney
authorized to practice law in the state of Colorado so that the"AAA"Legal Assistant shall act under
the supervision of such attorney when dispensing legal advice and counsel.
NOW THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed that:
1. The "AAA" desires to purchase services from "CONNELL", through his expertise as an
attorney licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado,for supervision of the legal assistant
at the "AAA" Senior Citizen's Law Project.
2. "CONNELL"desires to provide his expertise as a licensed attorney in the state of Colorado
for direction and supervision of the legal assistant at the "AAA" Senior Citizen's Law
Project.
3. The "AAA" legal assistant and "CONNELL" will review applications to the Program.
"CONNELL"will be available for weekly review of applications, for telephone contact by
the "AAA" legal assistant, and for appearance in proceedings in court when necessary.
4. After consultation with "CONNELL", the "AAA" legal assistant shall follow up on case
handling and negotiation,pursuant to the supervision and direction of"CONNELL".
Page Two
Agreement - CONNELL
5. The "AAA" Legal assistant shall be responsible for community outreach, publicity of the
program, and community education.
6. The "AAA" legal assistant shall be allowed to represent persons before an agency or in an
agency proceeding, or administrative tribunal, and complete necessary forms not requiring
knowledge and skill beyond that possessed by the ordinary experienced and intelligent
layman, as provided by Colorado law.
7. The "AAA" Senior Citizens Law Project agrees not to dispense legal advice and counsel
except when under the direction and supervision of"CONNELL".
8. "CONNELL"will provide a ten-percent match for the Senior Citizen's Law Program in the
form travel time and mileage to court proceedings and client conferences, access to a law
library use of office phone,along with providing limited word processing,usual copying fees
and ordinary postage expenses, all with a value of a least ten-percent (10%) of the total
received from this agreement during 2001. It is agreed that"CONNELL" shall continue to
provide his own Professional Liability Insurance. The"AAA"legal assistant shall be insured
for liability against errors and omissions resulting from any actions within the scope of
his/her employment, the same as other employees of Weld County.
9. The "AAA" shall reimburse "CONNELL" at the rate of$ 32.50 per hour for consultation
time and $42.50 per hour for court appearance time, up to but not exceeding the sum of
$7,500. The "AAA" and "CONNELL" shall keep a time log record to monitor the hours
worked by"CONNELL". "CONNELL"shall be paid monthly for actual services rendered
in the previous month.
10. 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 created a duty of care with respect to any persons not a party to this
Agreement.
11. No portion of this 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.
12. 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.
Page Three
Agreement - CONNELL
13. The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1,2001 through December 31,2001. The
Agreement will be evaluated in November of each year by both parties and the terms of the
Agreement will be mutually agreed up and established in an amendment to the Agreement.
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.
14. This agreement may be terminated upon (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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the first day
above written.
BOARD OF C TY COMMISSIONERS CHARLES J. CONNELL,ATTORNEY
. J. eile, Chair el 39 cODi Chary,C nnell, Attorney at Law
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
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Waite peckman Executive Director inda E. Piper, Director
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WELD COUNTY CLERK TOT •:• • �41' ='
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DEPUTY CLERK TO THE :Tel_ 3 _, ' 4,
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January, 2001 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 1787 units of home health care for 49 older adults with the goal
of serving 5 rural elders and 5 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$11.85.
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 31,2001.
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 document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under this Agreement.
8. "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."
9. "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.
10. 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.
11. "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 quarterly 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.
f. Agrees to advise the "AAA" of needed program and financial changes and await
approval from the "AAA"prior to change implementation.
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 2,2001 through December 31,2001. 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 up 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 RVNA HOME HEALTH CARE,INC.
L.,
M. J. G ile, Chair (011.29 Ix°i) Cryst Day, Ex cutiveve Di
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
Walt . Speckrlan, Executive Director Linda E. Piper, Director
ATTEST: LS
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Weld County Clerk to the III! d
By: . t, 1861tE!i' iJ
Deputy Clerk to the : . 17
PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 2nd day of January, 2001 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 90 older adults with a goal of
reaching 30 rural elders and 12 Hispanic 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 commence services within thirty (30) days after the signing of the
Agreement and assure completion of all services required hereunder by December 31,2001.
5. "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.
6. "NRBH"agrees to document and report any project income received as a result of services
provided under the Agreement.
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7. "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."
8. "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.
9. 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.
10. "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."
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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 quarterly (minimum) 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;
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.
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 1,2001 through December 31,2001. 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.
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15. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day first written
above.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH
M. J.Guile, hair (OI/Q•9Jf.Dof) Da e eterson, Executive Director
WELD COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON
AGING
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Wa1t� Spec an inda E. Piper, Director
Executive Director
ATTEST:
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Weld County Cler to the
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